Lunchtime Learning with Greg Cackett

What does it take to go from pub chef to three-time Olympian — via Usain Bolt?In this episode of Lunchtime Learnings, Stephen Brown sits down with Greg Cackett, a sprinter-turned-bobsledder who didn't pick up athletics until he was 21, yet went on to represent Great Britain at three Winter Olympics.Greg opens up about imposter syndrome, the power of perspective shifts, and why the team environment of bobsleigh gave him something sprinting never could. He also talks candidly about his post-sport transition into screenwriting and stand-up comedy, and why the same relentless hunger for improvement that drove him on the track is now fuelling his creative ambitions.In this conversation, you'll hear:• How an Icelandic ash cloud changed the course of his life• What racing Usain Bolt taught him about belief and belonging• Why the best athletes are often the most insecure — and why that's a strength• How to find your North Star when you're in the middle of a career transition• What "leaders eat last" really looks like in practice• The danger of gurus — and how to find mentors who truly have your backWhether you're navigating a career change, battling self-doubt, or just looking for a bit of fire in your day — this one's for you.Subscribe, share, and leave us a review