Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze · 2025-12-18 · 55 min
In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we explore what PE-backed executives can learn from elite athletes about resilience, recovery and sustainable high performance. We’re joined by Matt Symons, former professional rugby player with 200 appearances, including a Premiership title with Harlequins in 2021. Today, Matt is Founding Partner at Malvern Street, where he works with senior leaders to strengthen personal performance and resilience in high-stakes, high-growth environments. Matt shares practical, evidence-based strategies for building self-awareness, managing energy, and avoiding burnout, especially useful as you start planning for 2026.
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