Podcasts about performance intelligence

Dr Tom is back this week discussing the science of walking and the impact of sedentary behavior on our health. Join Andrew and Dr. Tom as they delve into the dangers of sedentary behavior and discuss whether sitting truly is the new smoking.As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and a Wellbeing and Performance Coach, Dr. Tom Buckley is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines his personal experiences with cutting-edge research, making complex topics accessible and relatable."It is fair when people say that 'sitting is the new smoking' when you actually start looking at the...hazard ratios for premature mortality. After 8 hours there is this real increase risk of all-cause mortality from sitting time. It starts at 7 hours but really takes off at 8 hours..."In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:2:00 The new government guidelines around movement and activity.5:00 The British bus conductor study and its relation to sitting time.7:40 Why sitting is the new smoking.10:50 Why people don't take this as seriously as smoking.14:30 Why lying down can be just as bad as sitting for long periods.18:20 Exercise only reduces the risks from sitting, it doesn't eliminate it.20:45 Match every hour of sitting with an hour of activity.21:20 The relationship between lack of movement, weight and posture.23:10 Standing desks help minimise the risks from prolonged sitting.26:10 High levels of stress also add to the negative effects of sitting.28:10 The importance of moving after eating a meal. 30:10 Exercise is medicine.31:35 10,000 steps, fact or fiction?33:25 Making sure to always get 12,400 steps every single day with no exceptions.37:10 Getting in exercise whenever you can.39:00 Exercise snacking and its benefits.39:50 Use stairs whenever you can.41:50 The physiological benefits of daily movement.42:55 Exercise affects bone density and brain function.45:20 Walk and talks enhancing connections. 47:20 Dr Tom's rules around sitting and the Japanese study on standing desks.54:15 It's all about balancing your time sitting, standing and lying down.55:35 7 ways to get more steps into your day.1:04:30 We are outsourcing more of our lives, usually the parts that involve movement.1:07:15 It's the little things that give you away when it comes to health and wellbeing.You can find the resource mentioned by Dr Tom here: https://app.box.com/s/vjd3uan18inklqvli17cz0digud1tmam Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

In this Bite Size from episode #118 Andrew delivers a live keynote and shares one of the main revelations and missing links he has had from his 20 years working with people's bodies and minds: energy. Andrew also talks about how many of us are missing the recovery our bodies and minds need to be able to perform at our peak when we need to and how important quality recovery is to creating that energy.   Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

In this Bite Size from episode #117 Andrew and Angela walk us through the way they create authentic connections by being on purpose and how that has helped them win clients and create long term positive relationships.  Andrew and Ange also explain the idea of narrowing focus in their business using an example of a GP vs a specialist, with the GP being open to all comers and having many patients and a specialist having a shorter patient list but people are willing to pay them a lot more money for their services.  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #84 Geoff Coombes talks about how he would start a movement in today's isolated society. By having a clear purpose for the movement and being as authentic as you can you can attract people to your cause and have them stick around and really believe in what you are trying to do. Geoff and Andrew also discuss the loneliness epidemic in Australia with a staggering 3/5 men feeling lonely and why opening up and being vulnerable with those around ytou is one of the key ways that statistic can be combatted. You can find Geoff at his Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/geoffcoombesoamOr at the Stryde4 Website: https://stryde4.com.au/  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #116 Andrew and Dr Tom discuss the 5 different heart rate zones and why knowing which zone you are in when exercising can help you optimise your movement and exercise time. Dr Tom also talks about why you don't want to always be in the top of zone 5 for all your exercise and you are much better sitting in the middle zones not only for your fitness but also your overall health and wellbeing. Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #127 Emma Seppala explains the idea behind her new book sovereign and what it can look like to live a sovereign life in the constant turmoil and upheaval of modern life where now more than ever a resilient mind is key to a happy life. Emma also talks about some of her experience since becoming what she would consider sovereign and how it has led to her feeling more alive than ever before. You can find Emma at her Website: https://www.emmaseppala.com/Find Emmas's Courses at: https://www.iamsov.com/Check out the Sattva app: https://www.sattva.life/Check out Project Welcome Home Troops: https://projectwelcomehometroops.org/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

The Penrith Panthers' 4 consecutive Grand Final wins are a testament to their exceptional skill and unwavering mental fortitude. This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, we delve into the secrets of their success with Dan Haesler, their Mental Skills Coach. Dan shares his unique approach to fostering a winning mindset, both on and off the field.Dan Haesler is a Performance and Mental Skills Coach who's worked with elite athletes from the Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games Teams, the Penrith Panthers, and the NSW Swifts. He's also the Director of Cut Through Coaching and hosts the "Habits of Leadership" podcast.In this episode Andre and Dan discuss:2:00 How Andrew and Dan met through different Rugby teams, Dan growing up in the Postman Pat village and finding a love of teaching in high school after helping with a P.E. lesson.8:35 The rough school Dan first worked at, the strong team bond the teachers at that school had and the start of Dan looking in to mental skills.13:35 Why Dan is only interested in working with people he can create genuine connections with, learning empathy while teaching and Andrew and Dan's shared hate of the word “hack”.18:35 Most athletes don't know who they are without a footy in their hands, decoupling sport identity from personal identity and Dan's I am/what I do exercise.26:10 How Dan stays calm, present and flexible during a Penrith game, the importance of mental recover in addition to physical recovery and how mental skills can give you the edge in an otherwise even league.33:30 It's not just about your content but also how you deliver it, Dan's core values of excellence and belonging and reframing imposter syndrome as humility.38:15 Asking questions about the way things operate in an organisation, what an average week looks like at the Penrith Panthers and a key learning from Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox.46:55 What Dan does in an average week, Ivan Cleary's natural curiosity and not being intimidated working with him.48:55 How Dan's work with the Tigers and Cronulla led him to working with Penrith, the first meeting Dan had with the leadership group at Penrith and being given time to observe before jumping in with a program.57:45 Most of Dans work is just listening, how Dan gets the team excited after 4 straight years of success and the importance of having good goals and goal setting processes.1:04:40 Athletes feeling empty after reaching their goals, the difference between working with a male team and a female team and taking things from different domains and sharing them with other organisations.1:12:15 Using gratitude to realign your thoughts in a helpful direction, making a habit of staying off phones in the home and Dan's view on mindfulness.1:20:50 Being in the game until the very last play, Dan seeing himself as only a small part of the Panther's success and sport is a working lab where you can test out ideas in an objective way.1:28:45 Where Dan sees himself in the next 5 years, what Andrew has come to change his mind about and where you can find Dan.You can find Dan at his Website:https://danhaesler.com/Or at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhaesler/?hl=en                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhaesler/?originalSubdomain=auBuy a copy of Dan's book: https://www.actofleadership.com/View the image Dan mentions here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/THIS-ISNT-THE-GOAL.png  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #126 Kamal Sarma talks about his word of the year and how he uses it to make decisions every day and keep himself aligned with the word throughout the whole year. Kamal also expands on some of the other words he has used in previous years and a few ways they have helped him when going through difficult times and helped him steer his life in a more positive direction Listen to Kamal's previous episode here:https://shorturl.at/rQEMOYou can enter your word of the year here: https://www.rezilium.com/word-for-the-yearYou can find Kamal at his website: https://www.rezilium.com/                                      or Linkedin: https://rb.gy/qemwq Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Professor Vincent Walsh has been at the forefront of exploring how our brains function in high-stakes environments, and served as Scientist in Residence at the Royal Academy of Music. Vincent is known globally for his research on sleep and applying this to elite sport and everyday life, and has contributed to over 300 scientific publications. He works across the corporate world, academia, elite sport previously consulting to Premier League Football and the English Rugby Union team), and the military. Vincent believes that real change demands serious thinking and effort, not just slogans or good intentions.In this episode we dive deep into the intriguing intersections of science, creativity, and human performance;  exploring the neuroscience of sleep and how we can harness sleep as a weapon to improve cognitive function, weight management, mental health, leadership and communication skills, AND our sex life!You can find Professor Vincent at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-walsh-15187b28/?originalSubdomain=ukGet a copy of the books mentioned in this podcast:https://www.amazon.com.au/Rhythms-Life-Biological-Clocks-Control-ebook/dp/B005LMSKAYhttps://www.penguin.com.au/books/why-we-sleep-9780141983769https://www.amazon.com.au/Take-Nap-Change-Your-Life/dp/0761142908 Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

This episode is brought to you by Fruition Financial, which is committed to helping you achieve financial fitness. From starting his own finance business after years in banking to leveraging property investments, Zack shares invaluable insights that can help you navigate the complex world of real estate and finance. Learn how "rentvesting" can unlock your dream lifestyle without breaking the bank, understand the ins and outs of bank lending, and uncover simple strategies to enhance your savings. Whether you're a young professional or looking to make smarter financial decisions, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you achieve your property goals and secure your financial future. Tune in now and take the first step towards financial empowerment!In this episode Andrew and Zack discuss:2:00 Why Zack started up his own finance business after working at a bank.3:10 How Zack was able to use his property investments to fund his new business.4:55 You don't need a huge amount of savings to buy a property.6:20 Why rentvesting could be ideal for you.8:00 Rent where you want to live and invest where you can afford.9:20 The surprising amount of assets you may have to leverage.11:45 Why some banks don't lend as freely as others.13:00 Zack is in this for the long haul and will always be looking for the next best deal for his clients.15:15 Using your salary as a tool to leverage new loans.17:10 Adding up small costs over time can be a shock.18:25 looking at your lifestyle and seeing what you might need to cut.20:05 Lifestyle creep can be a big factor in saving money.22:25 How young people can work towards buying their first property with government assistance.24:15 Have a conversation about your finances now, no matter your current situation.26:20 A few simple areas you can save money.Find out more at Fruition Financials website: https://fruitionfinancial.com.au/You can find Zack at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackraad/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

What does it take to turn your fears into fuel for success? This week's guest is Rick Cooper (also known as The Educational Athlete). Rick is a former London Fire Service officer, athlete, and educator turned Leadership & Performance Coach. Rick shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a force for good, inspiring others to embrace authenticity and courage. With over 20 years of experience in his field of human behavior, performance, and leadership - Rick leaves you with practical strategies to transform your leadership style.Rick is the creator of the Education Athlete Program which offers a series of workshops designed to equip 15 to 18-year-old young men and women in independent schools with essential skills including emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership. "Courage is the word. It takes absolute courage and bravery to want to sit in all your fear and accept it."In this episode, Andrew and Rick discuss:1:50 How Andrew and Rick met through JT at Manly, Rick's upbringing in a rough area of England, and the dysfunctional family dynamic Rick grew up with.5:30 How Rick found his upbringing affected him later in life, how Rick channeled his anger into rugby and moving to a new area to leave all that behind him.10:00 Why Rick thought he had to prove himself to everyone on the rugby pitch, his innate sense of empath,y and joining the fire service after recovering from a broken spine.17:45 The flattened hierarchy of the fire service Rick witnessed, sport isn't high performance when compared to emergency services or the military, and the reaction Rick gets when he says that to athletes and coaches.23:30 Rick realising he was enough for himself after being invited to an international bodybuilding event, how Rick got into the speaking circuit by sharing his story and the story of Rick's 47-year-old personal training client.38:30 Feeling whole after a long journey of self-discovery, Rick's client finds peace and how Rick defines fear.45:48 Finding the courage to sit in the fear and move past it, authenticity creates genuine connections and Rick's corporate client who struggled to be vulnerable with his team.55:30 Past pain informs future fear, you can't get to courage without feeling fear beforehand and being on purpose to become whole.1:00:30 Rick is incapable of only having a surface-level conversation, leaving behind people in your life who drag you down, and resolving conflict with your partner.1:09:20 The 3 questions you should ask yourself, are where you can find Rick and who Andrew would like to see through the eyes of for a day. Rick's 3 questions are:Why am I doing what I'm doing?In my relationship, what are we doing well, and what is not working?What's my biggest obstacle right now and how do I overcome it?You can find Rick at his website: https://www.rick-cooper.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-cooper-theeducationathlete/Listen to the podcast with Michael Bungay Stanier: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/66-michael-bungay-stanier-the-power-of-coaching-tapping-into-curiosity-and-reinventing-yourself-to-stay-relevant-and-freshBuy a copy of his book mentioned in this podcast: https://www.mbs.works/coaching-habit-book/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #96 Original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page shares the story of how he survived a near fatal heart attack while performing on stage and how that has put him on his current life path of raising money and awareness of heart health. Greg also talks about how you can be of help if you see someone having a heart attack and the importance of having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on hand.  You can find Greg at his Instagram: www.instagram.com/greg_page_yellowwiggle/Or at the Heart Of The Nation Website: https://www.heartofthenation.com.au/  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

There is a lot of confusion about the differences between leadership capacity and leadership capability. In this discussion Angela Poon and Andrew May give people a clear understanding of what leadership capacity is, and more importantly – how to train it!Leadership capability is the skills, knowledge and attributes to effectively lead others. Leadership Capacity is the ability to manage energy, perform consistently under pressure and regulate emotions to effectively lead yourself. In this episode Ange and Andrew discuss:2:00 There isn't a lot of information on leadership capacity, and how Ange built this into her life after working at KPMG and catching up with what she has learned over the past few years.8:30 How Andrew evolved his philosophy on leadership capacity, the difference between leadership capability and leadership capacity and the most common challenge Andrew sees leaders facing.19:30 How Commbank CEO Matt Comyn manages his energy, how most people aren't aware of how to manage their own energy and try a 21 Day Challenge to get started and feel better everyday.26:10 How Manly Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold builds down regulation into his day, techniques you can use to down regulate and when your brain is calm your body follows.33:10 How Andrew discovered the concept of performance moments while working at KPMG, how Warrant Officer Ken Robertson shifts state between work and home and how you can consciously shift state between performance moments.39:55 High performing teams give feedback regularly, and how Compass Group CCO Shelley Roberts uses the Better Week to manage energy and focus on what matters in a high intensity global role.43:50 How Ange coaches clients around the Better Week, Andrew plans his Better Week at the start of every week and the difference between a  Better Week, a survival week and a recovery week.48:00 How firefighter Sam Monaghan stays calm and regulates his emotions, being calm isn't being soft (it's being ready) and the inverted U hypothesis of performance and arousal.53:45 Being able to pull the appropriate performance levers when you need them is essential, Andrew's summary of leadership capacity and sign up for our free masterclass on the Performance Intelligence website. View the Inverted U model here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dynamic-Energy-Model-02-scaled.jpg Listen to the episode with Matt Comyn: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/94-matt-comyn Listen to the episode with Seibs: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/128-anthony-seibold Listen to the episode with Ken Robertson: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/106-ken-robertson Listen to the episode with Shelley Roberts: https://tinyurl.com/ydahb4zc Listen to the episode with Sam Monaghan: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/111-sam-monaghan Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #93 professional MC Luke Hannan talks to Andrew and Ange about what it is that makes for a good public speaker and gives out some examples of how he gets himself ready for a big presentation. Luke also shares some of the ways you can use breathing and imagery to get yourself ready to present to a crowd of any size, even if you have no experience. Find Luke at his Website: https://lukehannan.com.au/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukehannan Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Jake Trbojevic and Michael Bevan are on the Performance Intelligence Podcast this week! Andrew reveals the unexpected connection between the two as they delve into the surprising realities of high performance anxiety, the pressures of leadership, and the unexpected paths to success.Jake, a prominent NRL player for the Manly Sea Eagles and the current captain of the NSW State of Origin team, is celebrated for his remarkable rugby skills and mental resilience. Known for his quiet strength, Jake exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity.Michael, an Australian cricket legend, is renowned for his calm demeanor and match-winning contributions during Australia's golden era in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including two World Cup victories. Now a respected mentor, he guides athletes on navigating high performance and mental health challenges."Superpowers* are simply those qualities that contribute to your consistency. It's all about how YOU define your superpower. Definitions and goals are crucial to your understanding of what a superpower truly is.”In this episode Andrew, Micahel aka Bevo and Jake talk about:2:45 Bevo's rockstar front hiding an introverted nerd, how Jake and Bevo first met after Jake's nightmare training session and what first struck Jake during his.7:20 Why Bevo resonated with Jake's struggles, what Bevo felt like at his peak of playing and Jake's reaction to being named NSW State Of Origin Captain unexpectedly.15:00 The definition of high performance anxiety, how Jake gained a bit of perspective on life and deep wins and shallow losses.21:55 Why rooming with Bevo was considered a death sentence, having anxiety so bad it ruined his sleep and how Bevo gained his self awareness to tame his anxiety.28:30 Getting dropped from the Australian test team in a hotel in Leeds, enjoying the back of his career more after dealing with his anxiety and how working with Bevo on this had improved Jake's day to day life.33:20 Jake controlling the controllables, how Bevo has turned his anxiety into a superpower and having a frozen fish thrown at his head during a game.42:15 Bevo's different mental modes, some of the things Jake has learned from Bevo and Jake being the nicest guy in the nrl.52:15 Bevo wanting to have a positive impact on people, knowing when to not jump in to a conversation too quickly is a skill and Jake's mental toughness as a superpower.58:00 How Glenn Mcgrath was able to perfect the simple things in his successful career in cricket, the difference between and average player and a great player is consistency and Jake's new mystery skill he has been working on.1:05:30 The Difference between consistency and playing the same game, how Bevo learned to be an effective coach and Jake learning to ask others for help.1:14:00 The difference between a coach and a mentor, why Bevo likes learning about different industries and Jake and Bevo's advice for people starting in their careers. You can find Bevo at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevo_michaelbevan/?hl=enYou can find Jake at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaketrbojevic/?hl=enCheck out Bevo's gold chain look: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/michael-bevan-to-be-inducted-in-the-australian-cricket-hall-of-fame.jpg Watch the interview with Jake about anxiety: https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/nrl/nrl-news-2024-jake-trbojevic-interview-manly-sea-eagles-finals/cm19608yh000c0glg0ggyl1ccRead the article about Jake's mental toughness: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/can-you-turn-the-nicest-guy-in-rugby-league-into-an-origin-captain-20240528-p5jhc3.html Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #100 Longevity Expert Amelia Phillips talks about one of her clients who had just retired from professional sport and was struggling with both his physical and mental health and the steps she took to help him overcome his obstacles. Andrew also weighs in with his experience in this domain and how he has helped some athletes change their mindset to overcome their identity crisis before they spiral down and damage their bodies. You can find Amelia at her website: https://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/Or at her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amelia_phillips/?hl=enOr at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-phillips/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Fecal transplants, coffee, and probiotics - dive into the groundbreaking research shaping our understanding of gut health! Dr. Tom Buckley joins the Performance Intelligence Podcast to share the latest insights and reveal what truly works for a healthy microbiome.As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and specialising in Precision Medicine, Dr. Tom is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines personal experience with cutting-edge research, making complex topics accessible and relatable.“Everyone wants energy… but marvellous mitochondria - where do they come from? They originated from bacteria. We are intimately connected with the microbes in our bodies until our habits lead to dysbiosis, where the balance is disrupted…”In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:2:00 What got Dr Tom so interested in gut microbiome.3:50 The trillions of cells and bacteria in the body and how they interact with the world.5:35 What is gut microbiome?7:20 How this topic is so integral to Dr Tom's health journey.9:45 Dr Tom's research into the gut microbiome and some of the factors that influence it.15:35 Dr Tom's previous thoughts on coffee.20:55 The effects of coffee on the gut microbiome.25:30 The surprising multitude of things that affect the gut microbiome.28:30 Everyone has a unique gut microbiome and what works for one person might not work for others.33:10 The rise in fecal transplants and the science behind them.35:40 Dr Tom's experience in rebalancing his own gut microbiome.39:30 Dr Tom's food recommendations for a healthy gut and why probiotics aren't as good for you as you might think.45:35 Try a Mediterranean diet to start improving your gut microbiome.48:05 The effects of alcohol on the gut microbiome.50:15 Most people don't get enough fiber in their diet.55:20 The anecdotal evidence of heat and sauna therapy on the gut microbiome.57:25 Dr Tom's overall recommendations for gut health.Find the summary slide mentioned in the podcast here: https://shorturl.at/33sm5Read the Medical News Today article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-might-drinking-coffee-alter-your-gut-microbiome Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #110 helicopter crash survivor Jay Stevens explains how he was able to overcome the PTSD inflicted on him during his near fatal helicopter crash through the use of intensive EMDR therapy. Jay also talks about how he used his family as a motivation – not wanting to pass on any of the negative psychological effects from the crash onto his young children as they grew up. You can find Jay at his Website: https://jaystevenskeynote.org/or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-stevens-a1634028/Listen to the Matt Formston Podcast Episode: https://shorturl.at/8LOhx Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Can imagining success actually make you stronger? Listen to how mental rehearsal impacts athletic performance, from mindfulness techniques to creating personalized imagery scripts.Professor Adam Nicholls a leading researcher in sports psychology bridging the gap between research and practical application in sports psychology. A professor at the University of Hull and a competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete, Adam translates cutting-edge research into actionable strategies for coaches and athletes seeking to optimize performance and well-being."We're doing imagery to help their psychological side for preparation for when they're performing. We focus more on the feelings associated with different performances. So getting them to imagine themselves feeling confident, feeling mentally tough..."In this episode Andrew and Professor Adam discuss:2:25 Adam's prolific content posting ability on LinkedIn, the hardest feedback to take is usually the best to receive and why Adam is so passionate about posting helpful content online.7:45 When you imagine something your muscles are activated, how champion blind surfer Matt Formston uses mental imagery and doing mindfulness exercises to stay present.16:50 Doing 10 minutes of mindfulness a day as a gold medal standard, mental imagery creates neural pathways in your brain and real life examples of athletes using mental imagery.23:10 Being calm is a different thing for different people, zones of optimal functioning and the difference between internal and external perspective in imagery.27:20 Many research papers on this are done with students instead of athletes, each person has a different level of imagery ability and aphantasia – the inability to use mental imagery.33:20 Using a string tied to a paperclip to test mental imagery ability, using mental imagery to improve your golf game and creating bespoke mental imagery scripts to help athletes in their practise.42:45 Adam's method for creating scripts, the PETTLEP model of mental imagery and the importance of doing imagery in real time.48:15 Using mental imagery in injury rehab, broaden and build theory and how Adam uses that as a framework for his scripts.53:40 When is the best time to do imagery, the rise of mental imagery in American football and letting athletes set their own pace when doing mental imagery.1:01:00 Mental imagery is more about the feeling than ticking a box, some schools are now building this in to classes and Adam's love of competing in Jiu Jitsu.1:07:30 Adam learning more from competing in Jiu Jitsu than completing years of studying, doing new things to challenge yourself and the importance of experimenting with mental imagery and sticking with it.You Can Find Professor Adam at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-adam-nicholls-77453b20b/?originalSubdomain=ukBuy a copy of Professor Adam's book: https://shorturl.at/U92K7Try the burpee challenge: https://fit4racing.com/the-zone/death-by-burpee-challenge/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #113 Sean Bell recounts how he was able to accomplish the heroic feat of running around Australia in record time, by running 84km a day and breaking it down into 8km sections. Sean also lets his trademark optimism shine through by telling the story of how running 30km off track one day led to him being in the right place at the right time weeks later to view a beautiful sunset. You can find Sean at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/?hl=enAt his Website: https://seanbellruns.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbellruns/?originalSubdomain=auSend Sean an email at: sean@seanbellruns.com  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

What insights can the world of musical theatre offer us about overcoming challenges and unlocking our true potential? This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, join Josh Piterman as he reveals his thoughts on mastering vulnerability, honing your craft, and the transformative journey of self-discovery—lessons designed to inspire you to reach new heights in your own pursuits.Josh is a celebrated Australian musical theatre performer and classical crossover artist, renowned for his powerful voice and captivating stage presence. With over 15 years of experience, he has dazzled audiences on both Australian and international stages, earning acclaim for his roles in iconic productions such as Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera.In this episode Andrew and Josh discuss:4:00 Josh's early life loving sport and not thinking about performing arts, having a natural knack for show ponying with friends and being discovered by the school drama teacher by accident.7:15 Anyone can sing, it's one of the most vulnerable acts you can do, trying karaoke to get out of your comfort zone and how Josh warms up for performances.14:30 Start singing at a base level then learn to distort it, Josh's pre performance rituals and how he keeps performances fresh after hundreds of shows.19:30 Using a mantra before going on stage to take the onus off himself, figuring out who the nobody in you is and supressing your own spiritual ego.27:00 Josh's biggest spiritual influences, becoming able to take his own mask off and the constant desire to improve and overcome imposter syndrome.35:45 Learning to look in the mirror after going through a divorce, the lotus flower is born from the mud and the shit and having discipline as a form of self love.43:00 Andrew and Josh's definition of love, teaching discipline through delayed gratification and how Josh has such a good memory.50:10 Josh's coaching client that needed play to excel at her presentations, Josh's focus now on helping others achieve their goals and play creating sustained happiness.1:01:00 How Josh learned to deal with his imposter syndrome, how Josh crumbled on stage at the 33rd birthday of Phantom Of The Opera and how that helped him grow.1:09:50 Josh's definition of purpose, using SQ or Spiritual quotient to tune out the noise of the world and Josh's own path on the heroes journey.1:17:20 Diversity is an old old wooden ship, how Andrew cultivates his SQ and how Josh reflects on his own podcastsListen to Josh's podcast here:https://shows.acast.com/behind-the-maskYou can find Josh at his website:https://www.joshpiterman.com.au/Or at his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshpiterman/?hl=en Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #112 Reini Otter describes how he was able to cope with and eventually overcome a surprising cancer diagnosis. Reini talks about how he immediately went into a stress response and the skills he used to deal with it, gathering as much information as he could before deciding what to do. Reini also talks about the vital support network he had around him of friends, family and colleagues who were indispensable in helping him and his wife and children make it through the brutal treatment. You can find Reini at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reini-otter-331a8439Read Reini's article in The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/leadership/reini-otter-is-on-a-mission-to-have-healthy-heads-in-trucks-and-sheds/news-story/99501ba7b76815fdede995dab8b49676 Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Want to build a high performing team?Look no further than Anthony Seibold, Head Coach of the NRL's Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. With his extensive background as a professional player and university educator, along with coaching experience at the highest levels, Seibold offers a unique perspective on team dynamics and success.In this episode Andrew and Seibs discuss:3:15 Seibs growing up and wanting to emulate his favourite players hair, having mates that will keep you grounded and being the person in the club the buck stops at.7:00 How Seibs got into teaching through his early rugby career, having teaching as a plan b  and what playing rugby looked like before it was full time professional.13:05 Teaching teachers at the University of Queensland, the start of Seibs' prolific note writing habit and working as an assistant coach at the Melbourne Storm.18:05 Craig Bellamy empowering his staff to achieve their goals, overcoming imposter syndrome and Seibs' amazing run as head coach of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.24:15 Getting into a final with the Rabbitohs, moving to the Brisbane Broncos and regretting not doing more mental skills work earlier.29:45 Bringing in more mental skills work in tandem with physical technical and tactical training, failing to achieve his goals at the Brisbane Broncos and owning up to his mistakes.40:45 Putting in the work to be a top quality coach, bouncing back into success with Eddie Jones at England Rugby and Improving as a coach under Eddie.48:15 The high number of teachers that make successful coaches in the NRL, Learning from Doug Lemov, one of the world's best teachers and how to give good feedback.56:25 The importance of checking for understanding when teaching, chasing 5 rabbits and catching none and how Seibs is teaching this to the corporate world.1:02:45 Using the turn and talk method to create a safe environment, taking notes to bolster his memory recall and how Seibs focuses on his own wellbeing.1:12:30 JC and Matt Comyn's thoughts on Seibs, taking the club to the next level and getting used to people on the street yelling at you.1:19:55 Reverse engineering to build a world class team, it takes 3 years to fully integrate a program and taking joy in seeing others succeed.1:25:05 Seibs' reflections on the podcast, what Andrew would tell his younger self and why he is so passionate about mental skills.  You can Find Anthony at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-seibold-59b8821ba/Or on the Manly Website: https://www.seaeagles.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/manly-warringah-sea-eagles/anthony-seibold/Buy the book from Doug Lemov: https://www.coachsguidetoteaching.com/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #99 grey area drinking expert Sarah Rusbatch talks about how she started her alcohol free movement and how she was able to focus on the positives of stopping her alcohol consumption instead of the negatives. Sarah also shares how she slowly slid back into drinking after a period of time and what caused her to end up quitting drinking for good. You can find Sarah at her Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/add Sarah on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rusbatch-4b189128Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

What if doing less could actually help you achieve more? This week on the podcast, join Emma Seppälä, a renowned psychologist and author specializing in the Science of Happiness, as she explores the journey to personal and professional sovereignty. As the director of the Women's Leadership Program at Yale School of Management, Emma has empowered thousands, including high-level executives, to enhance their emotional intelligence and resilience.Discover the surprising benefits of idleness and how embracing stillness can foster greater focus and creativity in our fast-paced world.“Resilience is in the mind. It has nothing to do with your environment; you can be in a challenging situation and still be incredibly resilient...”In this episode Andrew and Emma discuss:2:35 Emma growing up all around the globe, avoiding the Parisian pessimistic mindset while living there and why you should try mindfulness in an age of distractions.11:55 Why mindfulness doesn't work for everyone, guided meditations using the Sattva app and the effects Emma feels when she meditates daily.18:50 CEO example of 10 minutes of mindfulness a day, writing multiple books while hiking and geniuses like Einstein and Salvador Dali using alpha brain waves to be creative.26:20 Ignoring overly negative news to stay positive, moving meditation and working with veterans with trauma to overcome PTSD with breathing and meditation.32:00 What is skybreath, the similarity of idleness and daydreaming and staying off your phone to be idle during the day.35:30 Using alpha waves to relax when you need to so you can upregulate when you need to, downregulating to show up when you need to and intention, innovation and creativity.44:35 Give kids open ended toys without instructions, why Emma wrote her book Sovereign and the definition of being Sovereign.51:10 High performers wanting to feel loved, the best way to get love is to give it and the happiest people fill others cups alongside their own.57:30 How Emma feels Sovereign, being more resilient then ever before and where Emma sees herself 5 years in the future.1:02:30 Emma's faith that things will work out, living a life in service to others and where you can find Emma.You can find Emma at her Website: https://www.emmaseppala.com/Find Emmas's Courses at: https://www.iamsov.com/Check out the Sattva app: https://www.sattva.life/Check out Project Welcome Home Troops: https://projectwelcomehometroops.org/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #114 Dr Tom Buckley talks about his personal experience using a grounding sheet on his bed as an experiment to help his wife deal with post surgery pain and the surprising amount of benefits he found he would get while using it himself. Dr Tom says he has found himself sleeping deeper than ever before after starting to use the grounding sheet which has helped him feel more refreshed and ready to go in the morning.  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

What if one word could transform your year? Unlock your potential in 2025 with the power of a single word! This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, Kamal Sarma, a monk turned venture capitalist and 20-year Word of the Year veteran, shares his profound experience with this transformative practice."One year my word was FUN and I actually got a Fun Coach who was my son at the time...he showed me that anything can be fun..." In this episode, Andrew and Kamal discuss:2:45 Where the idea of a word for the year came from, the difference between a virtue and a value and Kamal's backstory.7:20 When Kamal started doing the word of the year, how Kamal researched his word for the year and how he gets into a state to choose his word.12:20 Kamal's word of the year for 2025, dealing with some of the heavy topics Kamal has involved himself in and using the word bliscipline in a previous year.16:15 Finding your breakpoint when working too hard, finding the true meaning of the word "joy" and we get indoctrinated into seeing separateness.21:20 Finding a theme song for each year, Andrew's lawn mower story and the pendulum between focus and awareness.26:05 Andrew's 2 words of the year, the virtue Andrew wants to build in himself and giving your best to the people who will be at your funeral.30:30 Andrew's 3 key questions for pre-performance routines, how Kamal learned acceptance after his daughter passed away and society's obsession with distracting you.35:20 How Kamal uses his word of the year as a mantra, the importance of finding a quote that encapsulates the word and how Kamal measures (or doesn't) the success of the word of the year.39:55 How Kamal found the meaning of the word “enough” one year, being grateful for everything he has, and having success on your own terms, not on others.44:55 Kamal's truthtellers and mentors that make up his personal board, using your word of the year as a mantra and Kamal's advice on how to create your own word of the year.53:00 Why having space is so important in creating a word, Kamal's luggage and mindfulness story and why knowing and practicing something are two different things.Listen to Kamal's previous episode here:https://shorturl.at/rQEMOYou can enter your word of the year here: https://www.rezilium.com/word-for-the-yearYou can find Kamal at his website: https://www.rezilium.com/                                      or Linkedin: https://rb.gy/qemwq Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #88 Jacqui Louder talks about her experience of burning herself out at the start of her career by overworking herself to the point of being diagnosed with chronic fatigue. Jacqui shares how she was able to overcome her inability to say no to opportunities and learn the difference between obsession and passion for her work while redefining what success means for her.  You can find Jacqui at her LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-louder-74680a4aOr her website: https://www.opsmc.com.au/person/jacqui-louder/You can also find Jacqui's cake decorating: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Listen to Matt Comyn providing a rare glimpse into his life and what it takes to be CEO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Australia's second largest company and one of the world's leading banks. From his humble beginnings and being raised by a single mother, to his decades-long commitment to the financial services sector, Matt's story is marked by resilience and an unbelievable work ethic.Unknown to many, Matt is an avid student of psychology and human performance, dedicated to improving his physical and mental readiness to  tackle the challenges and curveballs that life throws at him. Andrew and Matt discuss the specific performance psychology strategies and wearable tech metrics Matt uses to track and sustain his personal performance; what Matt has learnt over the years from coaches including Andrew, Adam Grant and Michael Gervais; how science and psychology have evolved his leadership style; and the pride Matt takes in CBAs Can4Cancer, a corporate community event that in partnership with Tour de Cure, will this year tick over $20M raised towards the prevention of cancer.In this podcast Andrew and Matt discuss:2:10 Andrew and the Wizard's reflections on the impact of the top podcast of 2024.9:40 What 'Little Matt' was like growing up, his biggest inspiration is his mum, and reflecting on the journey so far.15:50 The importance of shifting from a deficit to a skills model, not being top of the food chain at home, and the early days of Matts career.22:15 The 5 wearable tech metrics Andrew asks all of his executive clients to measure and track, why sleep is so important to Matt, and finding the metrics and tools that work for you.27:45 How Matt has learned to shift state and attention, avoiding taking bad news from one meeting to another, and relying on (realistic) positive thinking to help through the challenging/negative times.34:35 Matt's weekly fitness routine, what he has learned from 6 years of running Commbank, and loving the opportunity to meet interesting people along the way.39:35 The hardest times of Matt's tenure as CEO, enjoying getting stuck into problems when they arise, and the reality that corporate life is fragile and things can change very quickly.42:30 Lessons learnt from the banking Royal Commission and how Matt and his team navigated this.47:45 Balancing the 'See Saw of Ambivalence' and finding the balance between not being satisfied and gratitude.51:30 Matt's pride in seeing how much Can4Cancer has grown, his role in starting/supporting this event, and celebrating the 10 year anniversary in 2024.56:30 What drives Matt's curiosity and what he has learned from Manly Sea Eagles head coach, Anthony Seibold.1:02:05 Boxer Tim Tszyu is one of the most dedicated people Matt has met, and being impressed by his obsession towards working hard.1:03:35 Where Matt sees the banking industry and his own personal life heading in 10 to 15 years.You can find Matt at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcomyn/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #109 AI expert Dr Alan Thompson sheds some light on how you can use AI today to enhance or streamline your business and Andrew talks about how at Performance Intelligence we already make extensive use of AI tools, saving us the work of several full time employees. Dr Alan also gives some advice for small businesses and startups on how AI can help you create an app, a slideshow or a business case in a matter of seconds. You can find Alan at his Website: https://lifearchitect.ai/Subscribe to his newsletter: https://lifearchitect.ai/memo/Try out Claude 3.5 Sonnet: https://claude.ai Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Michael McQueen is one of the world's leading public speakers and works with companies like Google, Toyota and Mastercard and has helped some of the world's most successful brands navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the curve. Michael is a multi-award-winning speaker, change strategist and author of 10 books including his most recently published best-seller, Mindstuck, a ground-breaking guide for Mastering the Art of Persuasion & Changing Stubborn Minds. In this discussion we're tackling a common fear, a phobia, that so many people experience from teenagers to retirees. A phobia reported across multiple studies every year as one of, if not the top phobia: glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. Michael has previously been named Australia's Keynote Speaker of the Year and has been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. He lives in Sydney with his wife Hailey and son Max.In this episode Andrew and Michael discuss:0:55 Michael and Andrew's reflections on the podcast since its release.  21:45 Getting public speaking tips from TikTok, the 3 different levels of public speaking and what drives our fear of public speaking.30:20 Training out the fear of public speaking, the difference between public speaking and coaching and learning standup comedy.35:35 How Michael prepares his keynotes, the importance of a good transition from topic to topic and the importance of diversity in your presentation.45:30 Coming up with a 15 minute showcase, being nervous and talking to a wall.52:00 Michael's Pre-Performance routines, how Michael starts his presentations to get into a flow state and the importance of vocal warmups.1:03:30 The importance of behind the scenes work, having good props and slides and making sure you target your audience.1:10:25 using over 100 slides in a presentation, bombing a keynote and dealing with technical issues.1:25:35 Andrew's worst ever presentation, starting with small victories and making friends with the AV team.1:34:10 Following up with clients after a keynote, Michael's new book and finally catching up to yourself with new content.1:44:45 Learning how to podcast, how to change someone's mind and Angela Poon and Dr Kristy Goodwin's reflections.You can find Michael at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcqueen1Or at his Website: https://michaelmcqueen.net/Buy your copy of Mindstuck: https://www.booktopia.com.au/mindstuck-michael-mcqueen/book/9781637557396.html Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #111 Firefighter Sam Monaghan talks about how he is able to almost instantly shift his state from sleeping or doing paperwork into a high adrenaline firefighting situation. Sam also explains how he is able to use particular methods to keep himself calm and not become over aroused while in the field which can also lead to a massive degradation in performance. Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-monaghan-1a68b1207/?originalSubdomain=auFind the resources mentioned in this podcast: https://shorturl.at/j0BFH Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

As the year comes to an end, we're getting ready to unwind and take a break, syncing with our company's rhythm. We understand and encourage our audience to find some time to rest and reconnect with yourselves, as there is great value in pausing to recharge and restore.   While holidays are perfect for relaxing, for some of us it means reaching for alcohol to self-soothe. Notably Australia is the world's top binge drinking country. Which is why this week we are introducing an episode with Sarah Rusbatch is an award-winning Health and Wellbeing Coach, accredited in Grey Area Drinking Coaching, and an author of the bestseller “Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol Free”.  In this episode Sarah shares:  • Her Journey and Early Drinking Experiences: Sarah began drinking at 14, influenced by her parents' social drinking habits and her own need to fit in. This behaviour continued through university and into her professional life. • Impact of Alcohol on Her Life: Sarah describes her heavy drinking habits, social expectations, and how alcohol affected her career, relationships, and health. • Turning Point and Recovery: Key incidents that led Sarah to reconsider her drinking habits, including two significant events that made her realise the need for change. • Life After Quitting Alcohol: The benefits Sarah experienced after quitting alcohol, how she improved her self-esteem, and the positive changes in her personal and professional life.In this episode Andrew and Sarah discuss:1:20  Sarah and Andrew's reflections on the podcast since its release. 10:40 How Sarah met her husband and started living in Perth, the start of Sarahs relationship with alcohol and the drinking culture in UK schools in the 80s and 90s.15:25 How much Sarah was drinking throughout her young adulthood, the drinking culture in corporate industries and Sarah's first break from drinking.21:25 Sarah's social smoking, coming home at 5am then vs getting up at 5am now and Sarahs downward spiral into heavier drinking.27:10 Beating yourself up for not being happier, the lack of an outside of work persona and needing to find a personal purpose.31:30 How and why Sarah's drinking problem slowly got worse, the CBF factor that surfaced with the drinking and Sarah's self-imposed rules around drinking.38:85 Using exercise to try and make up for excessive drinking, the 2 incidents that led to Sarah quitting alcohol for the 2nd time and discovering who she was after becoming sober.44:45 Having to become sober all by yourself, being told you're more fun when you drink and why Sarah went back to drinking after 100 days of sobriety.50:40 Sarah's denial about her life's trajectory until she started therapy, feeling shame about her past actions and replacing that feeling with pride to have come through all that.53:45 How grey area drinking is different to alcoholism, dating and drinking going hand in hand and the false confidence you can gain through drinking alcohol.58:55 the alarming stats on alcohol abuse, alcohol companies targeting women in their marketing and the rise of the “wine mum” culture.1:03:00 70% of people are grey area drinkers, is no drinking the optimal way and the emotional impact of drinking.1:10:20 Sarah's new lease on life living on purpose, don't wait for rock bottom to make a change and the different programs Sarah runs.1:15:00 Sarah's live presentations, it's all about behaviour change and the key component to changing your relationship with alcohol.You can find Sarah at her Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/add Sarah on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rusbatch-4b189128Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #91 Shaun Lane shares his vision board and how working on it has provided him with a lot of clarity around what he want to do in his life and what his overarching purpose is. Shaun also talks about how he has managed to shift from being motivated by money and fame to being motivated by his life's purpose and how he feels so much better off for it. You can find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.andrewmay.com/all-episodes/You can find Shaun at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slane_94/?hl=enOr send him an email at: Slane_1994@hotmail.comWatch the Out Of My Lane Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MIhqGRbYo&t=1447s Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Tune in as Dr Tom Buckley and Andrew dive into the science of circadian rhythm, the internal biological clock that dictates sleep wake cycles and influences multiple aspects of wellbeing including cognition, hormone balance, metabolism, weight management, sleep-wake cycles, sex drive and especially personal energy levels.During this episode we explore the interrelationship between circadian rhythm, sleep, and energy output (referred to as the Symphony of Clocks); shed light on an exciting new book we are working on called The Big Biological F*ck Up! (BFUP); we discuss Exposure Theory and why many children born today will live less years than their parents ; and the impact Social Jetlag has on physical and psychological health. We also explore practical insights to wake up and energise yourself each day (Morning Circadian Reset) and the importance of morning sunlight to reset the body synchronise internal clocks for optimal functioning.Dr Tom Buckley is an Associate Professor at Sydney University and a leading expert in stress and cardiovascular health. He highlights the importance of understanding and optimising circadian rhythms for peak performance.“We don't need studies to highlight if you have hormonal disturbances because you are out of sync with the environment, and your body clock is running on negative and you're boosting it artificially, you will definitely see a degradation in health span and lifespan.”In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:1:00 Dr Tom and Andrew's reflections on the podcast since its release. 13:00 Dr Andrew Huberman's live event and what is circadian rhythm?20:20 Jet lag vs social jet lag and how the human body copes without light.24:50 The free running cycle during holidays and why you end up going to bed progressively later.29:00 The circadian rhythm 'elevator pitch' and how light effects the body.22:45 The importance of getting the right light in the morning and fixing 98% of peoples energy problems with proper sleep.38:00 Teaching energy management to children and new hires, and why we are so addicted to coffee.45:00 The long-term effects of too much caffeine and switching to tea with flowers.48:00 Train a coffee detox each year vs sometimes just needing to get through the day.51:00 Shortening life expectancy in our children and Dr Tom's research/expertise in this area.53:40 When did you get your first mobile phone? 56:10 The perils of giving children too much technology time.58:50 The rise in mood disorders amongst teenagers and children and it takes 8 weeks to reset your circadian clock.1:08:00 How physical activity helps reach homeostasis and Andrew's coaching client example.1:12:15 Becoming MatchFit to change how you look and improve memory recall.1:16:00 Understanding your chronotypes (Gazelles, Bears, Tigers, Dolphins) and how aligning cognitive tasks to circadian rhythm significantly boosts productivity.1:22:10 If you could bottle the effects of sunlight and the steps of the circadian reset.1:27:30 Getting it right 80% of the time is good enough and getting the basic building blocks in place.To find the resources mentioned in this episode go to: https://www.andrewmay.com/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #98 Dr Tom Buckley gives us some of his wisdom on why travel can be such a big drain on your energy, even without swapping timezones. Dr Tom gives us a few examples of what happens to the body when you are flying and why that can cause you to feel so tired and stressed, even when it feels like you haven't done anything. Dr Tom and Andrew also share some of their experiences in avoiding alcohol before flying and the exaggerated effect it can have on your body when mixed with long periods on a plane.  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist, and musician, with a background in nutritional epigenetics and disease research. A few years into working at a cancer hospital he began to feel like an imposter, "I was asking questions that no one else seemed to be asking, about the cause of disease and the impact of food on the body… It was so strange to me that quite obviously the majority of patients were overweight or obese and no one talked about their diet or their lifestyle. Ever."Matty now focuses on the causes of overeating and the emotions we attach to food. And we're not referring to Bridget Jones crying over her answering machine with an ice-cream tub in hand…we're talking about real patterns stemming from a range of factors that can include our parents and their patterns, trauma, our relationship with money, how advertisers market to us, what we see online, and more. Through his podcast 'How to Not Get Sick And Die', Matty is on a mission to install new beliefs, new mindsets, and new patterns to live a happy, healthy life.In this episode Andrew and Matty discuss:1:15 Matty and Andrew's reflections on the podcast since its release.11:30 What Matty was like growing up.14:30 Making the difficult choice between studying drumming and forensics.17:50 Matty coming to the realisation that there must be a more proactive approach to medicine.21:25 Over 90% of diseases are caused by poor diet and lifestyle.23:15 Nature doesn't make mistakes and disease is biology's way of trying to fix things.25:25 What is emotional eating and why do people do it?30:30 The majority of people are not aware of when they emotionally eat.34:05 Why Matty almost exclusively works with people over the age of 50.39:25 The main reasons people emotionally eat.42:20 Why Matty helps people understand their emotions before he get them to change their eating habits.45:10 The most common groups of people that emotionally eat, and Matty's most challenging client.47:25 The less confident introvert and why they might emotionally eat.49:40 Why athletes have a higher likelihood to become emotional eaters after their careers finish.56:22 The problem with trying to live like David Goggins.1:00:10 The Dorito Effect and how food companies use your tastebuds against you.1:04:50 Matty's methods for helping people overcome emotional eating problems.1:10:15 Stacking small habits on top of each other to increase likelihood of behaviour change and success..1:13:15 How Matty learned about this method through his own personal experiences and therapy after growing up in a violent household.1:21:20 Game Changers documentary and why going vegetarian might not be as much of a fix as it seems.1:24:10 Adding weightlifting and meat to your weight loss plan. You can find Matty at his Website: https://mattylansdown.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdownListen to Matty's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-not-get-sick-and-die/id1450212088 Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size episode Andrew goes on Craig Harper's podcast The You Project to talk about his regular end of year practice of looking in the rear view mirror to reflect and taking stock of everything that he has accomplished during the year and how he has grown, as well as where he hopes to grow in the future.You can find Craig at his website:https://craigharper.net/At his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiganthonyharper/Listen to The You Project:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-you-project/id1342430567You can find the resources mentioned here Rearview Mirror: https://ac-landing-pages-user-uploads-production.s3.amazonaws.com/0000066541/3838ad69-008b-4eba-873d-cea9967f98c7.pdf Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this podcast Andrew and Shannon discuss:00:30 Shannon's shift to being a podcast producer, what Andrew and Shannon have enjoyed about the year and Shannon learning to change her role and let go of her previous responsibilities.3:35 Andrew's reflections on the podcast for the year, the abundance of fantastic guests on the podcast and the Wizard's reflections on the podcast.8:50 Shannon's favourite podcast from the year, Angela's favourite podcasts from the year and the Wizard's favourite podcast from the year.12:50 Andrew's favourite podcast of the year, the 5th most listened to podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon's reflections on the podcast.18:25 the 4th most popular podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon's reflections.20:40 The 3rd most popular podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon's reflections.24:20 The 2nd most popular podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon's reflections.29:35 The most popular podcast of the year, Andrew and Shannon's reflections and wrapping up the Performance Intelligence Podcast for the year. Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #90 Dr Sarah McKay shares her love for having a nap during the day and why doing a bit more research into how it affects your body led to her using it a lot more as a strategic tool. Dr Sarah also gives us some tips on how to strategically nap and some of the benefits you can get from napping properly during the day, ranging from feeling more awake to being even better emotionally regulated. You can find Dr Sarah at her Website: https://drsarahmckay.com/At her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmmckay/  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Step into the room for one of Andrew May's practical keynotes, delivered live during a roadshow for a leading optical retail brand across Australia and New Zealand. This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, we're giving you a front-row seat to experience his sought-after keynote, High Performance RESET."High Performance is being the best you are capable of as consistently as you are capable of..."This listen is perfect for leaders, teams, and anyone ready to unlock their next level, this keynote is packed with actionable tools to thrive in both work and life. In this episode you'll hear:In this episode Andrew talks about:3:45 Everyone has an A side and B side, some of the sports teams and organisations Andrew has worked with and some of the struggles optical specialists go through.9:00 Why you should be able to open up to people in your life, the definition of high performance and what you need to be able to do a high performance reset.11:55 Energy is on of your most important resources, how energy can impact your sales performance and the balance between stress and recovery15:30 why the Olympic creed is missing a key word, the day in the life of an athlete and the day in the life of an optical specialist.18:45 check your body's current status like an operation game, the daily circadian reset and what a good day as an optical specialist looks like.25:50 How to use micro recovery breaks, the 3x3x3 downregulation format and some basic breathing exercises to downregulate.39:45 Shifting your mindset, why so many people lack focus and what mindfulness is.44:00 The science behind mindfulness, the main pillars of mindfulness and how you can get microdoses of mindfulness throughout the day.50:10 How world champion athlete Matt Formston uses mindfulness, reverse engineering and a quote from Dr Seuss. Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #93 professional MC Luke Hannan shares his tips on how as a speaker you can control a room, especially when they might be distracted by food or drinks. Luke, Andrew and Angela also share some of their experience with the need for preparation before presenting live and why having even one bad presentation can throw your entire career off its tracks. Find Luke at his Website: https://lukehannan.com.au/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukehannan Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Unlock how to transform thoughts into reality with Andrew and Angela from Performance Intelligence. This episode blends science and art to reveal how purpose, energy, relationships, and action create meaningful results."Manifestation isn't about wishful thinking; it's about combining science, art, and actionable steps to bring your vision to life..."In this episode Andrew and Angela talk about:01:00 How Andrew has manifested his vision in 4 steps, reflecting on the growth of the business in the past 6 years and how Andrew got his first business advertised on a helicopter and a Ferrari.13:05 You need to be passionate and have a clear vision for your business, a practical vision board example with Shaun Lane, Andrew growing up loving coaching others and why you need people around you to keep you grounded.21:10 How Andrew keeps his energy up through deliberately training his physiology, making sure to stack habits to maximise your energy and giving corporate clients clear KPIs and metrics for them to strive for.27:45 Being very deliberate in downregulating to avoid burnout, using visualisation and imagery in manifestation and the physical effect optimism can have on your brain.32:45 Examples of famous celebrities who have used manifestation in their careers, have a 1 page clear plan to reach your goal and how relationships can help you manifest your goal.38:15 How Andrew prioritises his relationships at more than just a surface level, how Ange learned to cultivate good professional relationships and why putting all these tips into your life will help your relationships.45:25 Narrowing focus in your manifestations and why using the 5 keystone habits is so important49:30 How someone who doesn't run a business can use manifestation, what Dr Tom thinks is Andrew's secret to success and you need to do something different to set yourself apart in the market.57:40 You need to develop confidence and the 4 step process helps with that, reflect and give yourself a score out of 10 on manifestation and why the end of the year is a great time to do this exercise.  Resources mentioned:- Down Regulating podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-podcast/id1618350654?i=1000614350304- Better Week podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-podcast/id1618350654?i=1000566019721 - You can find other resources on the podcast page: https://performanceintelligence.com/all-episodes/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this bite size from episode #96 original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page talks about the early days of The Wiggles and how they realised that until they were able to organise and produce their own shows they wouldn't be able to make much money. Greg also talks about how important it was for the band to always think about the educational aspect of their content first, then the music and then the entrepreneurial or business side of the band in that order. You can find Greg at his Instagram: www.instagram.com/greg_page_yellowwiggle/Or at the Heart Of The Nation Website: https://www.heartofthenation.com.au/  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Measuring heart rate in the body's response to exercise is one of the easiest and most accurate ways of modifying your training program. Dr Tom Buckley returns to discuss how to use science to ensure you are optimising not just training, but also recovery and heart rate. Heart rate training involves monitoring heart rate during exercise and it is through understanding how your heart responds to different intensity that you can tailor workouts to meet specific goals, whether that is fat loss, endurance, speed, or even enhanced cognitive capacity.In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:2:30 Using Polar heart rate monitors in the 80s.5:30 The 5 metrics that underpin Performance Intelligence.7:15 Where Dr Tom sees heart rate training going in the future.8:30 Using heart rate as the main metric when training.12:00 You get the main benefit of heart rate training during recovery.14:20 Why Heart rate never lies.16:45 The reliability of different methods of heart rate monitoring.21:15 What Dr Tom and Andrew recommend you buy to monitor your heart rate.24:00 The 5 different Heart Rate Zones.29:00 Dr Tom's max heart rate as a lifelong athlete.32:00 Do most of your training in Zone 2.34:30 Each person has a unique heart rate during training that works for them.40:00 The 50 50 50 50 rule.43:50 Don't train the heart rate monitor, train the person.44:50 Practical exercise tips for training heart rate.49:50 Dr Tom's tips for gym exercises.53:45 Dr Tom and Andrew's wrap up.You can find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://performanceintelligence.com/all-episodes/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #103 Nutritionist Matty Lansdown sheds a bit of light on why being a vegan might not be the healthy option a lot of people think it is. Matty talks about some of the key nutrients a lot of vegans find themselves lacking. Matty also talks about why a lot of people and animals find themselves filling up on a large amount of carbs when they are unable to hit their protein needs. You can find Matty at his Website: https://mattylansdown.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdownListen to Matty's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-not-get-sick-and-die/id1450212088 Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

This week we're excited to amplify a recent interview between Anthony Seibold and Tatjana Pandurevic from the Moonshot podcast. We're sharing this episode because Anthony, as Head Coach of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, works closely with Andrew as the team's Mental Skills Coach. Tatjana uncovers a number of insights into Anthony's journey and coaching philosophy.“What you do in the gym has to transfer to the field—and it's the same with mental skills. We've worked hard to normalise them in our program, giving players and staff the tools they need to take us to the next level...”In this episode Tatjana and Anthony discuss:4:20 Anthony's key takeaways from the last NRL season, how he keeps his team motivated and making sure to build in the fun element.10:30 How Manly prepped for the finals series, why the mental element of rugby is so important and what a 10/10 week of preparation looks like for the team.19:15 How to prepare for the chaos of a game day, the experiences that shaped Anthony's approach to rugby and high performance and how he developed mental resilience.29:00 The importance of compartmentalising your professional and personal lives, how Anthony transitioned into a coaching role and what Anthony has learned across rugby union and rugby league.36:00 How to create a program that covers both the team and individuals, why Anthony is so passionate about learning retention and the use of checkpoints to ensure any knowledge has been retained.48:00 Why Anthony spends so much time prepping for meetings, instilling a mindset of constant improvement and the proudest moment of Anthony's career.55:00 Anthony's hope for his legacy, the best advice Anthony can give for aspiring high performers and Andrew and Tatjana's reflections.How to get in touch with Tatjana and the Moonshot podcast:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatjana-pandurevic-a8071bba/Website: www.leadwithtatjana.comEmail: info@leadwithtatjana.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatjana.moonshot/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tatjana.moonshotYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tatjana.moonshot  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #102 Craig Harper shares his views on what makes an authentic speaker and why it is so important to be your authentic self, because audiences can tell when you're putting on a front. Craig also talks about his concept of the 5 facets of you: the public, personal, private, secret and future you and why it can be a good addition to your life if you recognise how you act around different groups of people. You can find Craig at his website:https://craigharper.net/At his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiganthonyharper/Listen to The You Project:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-you-project/id1342430567  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

Grounding has a powerful impact on mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing and we're seeing this reflected in research and practice amongst high performers in the sporting and corporate world. As interest in grounding continues to grow, it's becoming a key wellness trend, alongside an area of significant scientific study.This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, Dr Tom Buckley is back with Andrew May to dive into the latest research, effective techniques, and popular products that you can incorporate into your routine for maximum benefit.In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:2:00 Andrew's executive client started using grounding and the impact of nature on the mind and body.6:00 Dr Tom's experience growing up grounding and racing cross country barefoot.9:15 Negative Ionisation from water colliding and using nature as a type of therapy.11:40 The difference between earthing and grounding.16:00 Using grounding in palliative care with terminal patients.18:30 Different high-performing teams integrate grounding into their daily routines.21:15 Habit stacking and double dipping on grounding protocols.23:55 Dr Tom's use of a grounding blanket and the benefits he gets from it. 28:50 The mental health benefits of grounding.30:40 The physical health benefits of grounding.32:30 getting emotional benefits from grounding on top of everything else.37:05 10 practical tips for grounding.43:30 Limiting your electronics exposure when grounding.46:30 Avoid using wireless headphones whenever possible.49:30 Dr Tom's change from being sceptical to all-in on grounding.53:25 PQ & You with Lucy Masters. Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 

In this Bite Size from episode #94 Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn shares some of the key metrics he looks at to be able to perform at such a high level as well as some of the ways he uses wearable technology to keep track of those metrics. Matt also talks about how he is able to conserve his energy and switch from one task to another so often while staying on course and not burning out. You can find Matt at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcomyn/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial.