<p>This episode is all about something we don’t talk about enough in high performance, not just how we <em>deliver</em>, but how we’re <em>remembered</em>. </p><br><p>When I sat down with Gary Barlow, he talked me through something he calls the Show Graph<strong>, </strong>a way of shaping emotion and energy through a performance. It’s not about perfection. It’s about creating moments that connect, and leaving people with something that lasts. </p><br><p>And what struck me most? This habit, refined over decades on stage, isn’t just for concerts. It’s something we can all use, whether you’re leading a meeting, giving a talk, launching a product, or just trying to get through to people in a meaningful way. </p><br><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why people remember moments, not timelines</li><li>How to open with impact, and close with meaning</li><li>The emotional architecture behind unforgettable experiences</li><li>Lessons from the world’s toughest rooms, northern working men’s clubs</li><li>What leaders, teachers and performers can borrow from a world-class show</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re leading a room, launching an idea, or giving a talk that matters, this conversation is a guide to crafting moments that last long after the lights go down.</p><p>If you’ve ever wanted to communicate in a way that <em>lands, </em>this one’s for you. </p><br><p>Listen to the full episode with Gary Barlow: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/17fc0b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/17fc0b</a></p><br><p>Here is more information on the studies referenced: </p><br><p><a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/40062570" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When More Pain Is Preferred to Less: Adding a Better End </a>(Daniel Kahneman, Barbara Fredrickson, Charles Schreiber, Donald Redelmeier 1993)</p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11315248/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions</a> (Barbara Fredrickson 1998)</p>