EP120: Aaron Burns (Former Manchester United Forward)

University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast · Aug 27, 2026 · 50m

Aaron Burns is a former professional footballer at Manchester United who is now Head of Growth at one of the UK’s fastest growing protection businesses. He is also the Lead of the Association of Former Manchester United Players, an organisation dedicated to supporting those who have represented the club.

In this episode, Aaron describes what spending his adolescence at Manchester United taught him, and how Sir Alex Ferguson has shaped the way that he leads others. Aaron also describes the importance of having a contract with yourself as a method of promoting consistent behaviours. Aaron also…