Performance Intelligence with Andrew May: Recent Episodes
Andrew May
A podcast about all things human performance. Listen in as Andrew May explores the latest in human performance with an all-star cast of subject matter experts covering physical and psychological wellbeing, performance psychology, sport, business, entertainment, the performing arts, leadership, and science.
Learn valuable lessons that can be applied to optimising performance in your personal and professional life. Performance Intelligence applies to the way we turn up in relationships and the way we turn up at work, it applies to the way we perform in front of 10,000 people and the way we perform in front of one.
Episodes include 3 main categories: 1. High Performer Series - exploring the habits, tactics and strategies that have led to success for some of the world’s leading performers…
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The Science Of - drilling down deep into the science of a specific performance-related construct, with leading domain experts…
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Performer Spotlight – an interview with a coaching client, an athlete, or a leader of a large team Andrew has worked with and how they have applied Performance Intelligence…
Peter Baines has followed an unconventional path from being a forensic police investigator solving homicides and leading international teams in scenes of crisis and disaster, to being a global keynote speaker, business consultant and philanthropist. In what reads like a spy-thriller, he has held roles with Interpol and the United Nations unravelling criminal mysteries and advising on counter-terrorism in Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia.
Peter was part of the leadership team responding to the Bali bombings and in 2004 was called to lead the international response to the Boxing Day tsunami. Deeply touched by the number of children left without parents after the tsunami, he was inspired to establish the charity Hands Across the Water, which has raised over $30M. Peter has been recognised with the Order of Australia Medal and the Most Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn from the King of Thailand. He has written three books including his latest, “Leadership Matters – stories and insights for leaders, achievers and visionaries.”
When not working, you'll find Peter tending to his farm, raising Hereford cattle and driving his tractor. He's an enthusiastic helicopter pilot and enjoys participating in ultra-marathons alongside his loyal companion, Burton.
In this episode Andrew and Peter discuss:
5:15 Peter’s latest book, his story of hitting rock bottom and how he got out of a rut
14:45 Starting in the Merrylands Police Station at 18 years old , and moving to Cabramatta and 'leaving work at the door'
19:15 Moving into forensics, the evolution of science in forensic investigations and mentally dealing with/disconnecting from violent crimes
27:30 PTSD and whether or not training mental skills could help avoid it
32:30Being part of the Bali bombing investigation, identifying 3,500 bodies in Thailand and working in Japan after the 2011 Tsunami
42:00 The hardest and easiest part of the job, and Peter’s moving story about the beautiful Thai mother woman who came to collect the bodies of her children on 3 separate occasions
47:30 Ego and self-esteem, being an introvert in a public speaking role, and down regulating being on the farm
52:30 Hands Across the Water and the inspiring story of Tracy and Clare
59:45 Never feeling like the job is done, how he wrote his latest book in record time and raising $250k at a number of conferences/events "despite being shit at selling"
1:16:15 Performance Uncovered
1:32:05 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections
You can find Peter at his LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/peterbainesconsulting/
Website: peterbaines.com.au
Or the Hands Across The Water Website: https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/
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Nick Jones has devoted 33 years of his life to the art and science of body building and is known as one of Australia's best every bodybuilding athletes. He has won titles in the Mr Australia, Mr Australasia, Mr World, and was runner-up in the prestigious Mr Universe competition.
Nick's goal is to improve quality of life and enhance performance through superior nutrition, exercise and specific supplementation. He is at the pointy end when it comes to the science of building muscle and is at the forefront of the anti-ageing movement. He is founder and CEO of Gen-Tec, one of Australia’s leading supplement manufacturers and suppliers. With his 3 children and Greek wife Angela, Nick lives near Cronulla Beach.
In this episode Andrew and Nick discuss:
5:45 How Nick coached Andrew to get in the best physical shape of his life
7:10 Nick’s experience growing up in a housing commission estate in Adelaide
16:00 How a serious assault charge jolted Nick onto his path in life, and challenging the meathead bodybuilder stereotypes
25:00 Training hard as a bodybuilder, competitive drive and how long it takes to prepare for a competition
34:00 How to train smart and get fit with minimal work, Nick’s exercise recommendations, and how long until you see results
44:00 The science and art of bodybuilding, nutrition and fasting
54:55 The importance of recovery, sleep and human connection/love
58:00 The Expendables 3, The use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) in Hollywood and use/abuse of steroids
1:10:00 Human Growth Hormone, testosterone and peptides
1:16:30 Why PED use is much more taboo in Australia than America, how Nick found out about PEDs and his routines to stay super healthy
1:29:30 PED use in sport, potential negative side effects, and avoiding burning yourself out
1:38:30 How Nick started Gen-Tec, making supplements in his garage and how he down regulates
1:50:45 Performance Uncovered and being grateful throughout life
2:00:30 Andrew and Dr Tom’s reflections.
In this bite size from episode #52, former Sydney Swan star Tadhg Kennelley shares the story of how he hit rock bottom after losing his job, and how his best friend David Eccles helped pull him out of the downward spiral. David and Tadhg talk about how they both found themselves needing a mate to share their troubles with and how that evolved into the WNOW (When No One's Matching) meetings that take place on beaches across Australia.
Tadhg and David also explain why they believe it is so important for men to take part in a group like WNOW and be open and honest with people about their struggles.
Go to the WNOW Website: https://www.wnow.com.au/
You can find Tadhg at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadhg-kennelly-2787a985/
You can find David at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daeccles/
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Andrew and Dr Tom have been working together for 19 years under 5 different business iterations, with a mutual interest and desire to bridge the gap between the science of human performance and the reality of the human experience.
They have discovered a fine dance between pushing the body’s physical and psychological resources to bend and not break, to stretch and not snap.The 5 factors to become Burnout Proof include Down Regulation, Physiological Capacity, Personal Productivity, Social Connectedness and Purpose Alignment,
In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:
4:00 The definition of burnout and the human energy crisis
9:30 Burnout statistics and the difference between the younger and older generations
14:00 Is lack of recovery and respite causing burnout? And the client that had to leave his career
19:30 The importance of heart rate, organisational burnout and the 5 factors to make you Burnout Proof
23:15 The first factor – down regulating
38:55 The second factor – physiological capacity
47:15 Kids drinking Prime and the effects of caffeine
53:50 The third factor - personal productivity
1:04:50 The fourth factor - social connectedness
1:18:00 The fifth factor - purpose alignment
1:32:30 Angela and Shannon’s reflections
You can download the Burnout Proof whitepaper by visiting andrewmay.com/burnoutproof
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In this bite size from episode #40 former Australian netball captain Caitlin Bassett goes through our Performance uncovered questions and gives us a quick look into how she spends her time and energy to live life after playing professional sport.
In particular Caitlin talks about how she still keeps some of her netball training habits in her day by exercising when she can as a form of having some control over her day and how she hasn’t yet come to terms with her playing career ending earlier than she would have liked.
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Commander Dean Thompson started his career in the Royal Australian Navy as a Maritime Warfare Officer. He has worked at the Ministry of Interior UAE for 6 years in Abu Dhabi, then Senior HR Manager for Navy Recruiting, Retention and Transition, Assistant Chief of Staff to the Chief of Navy, and is currently Human Resource Strategy Director - Maritime Acquisition and Sustainment.
StriveStronger (Andrew's consulting business) began working with the Navy over a year ago, piloting an innovative program training Social Mastery. The next phase was recently launched to employees across Navy, Air Force Army and APS. Andrew is regularly asked how this relationship developed and about results achieved. Rather than answering this himself, he went to the driving force behind the program.
Commander Thompson talks about his introduction to the Navy at the ripe age of 17, how he got his nickname, the balance between leadership and followership, learning to 'drive' massive ships, changing face of the Australian Navy, how StriveStronger fell onto his radar, why he started looking up Seek.com when we asked senior Navy leaders to take off their shoes and socks in our first session, and a bunch of amusing anecdotes along the way.
In this episode Dean, Angela Poon (StriveStronger Operations Director) and Andrew discuss:
4:00 Joining the Navy at 17, getting his nickname 'Tin Tin' and career progression
11:45 Driving really big ships, Dean's biggest career influences and training mastery
24:20 Dean's first overseas deployment, sense of family and the evolution of the Australian Navy
29:00 StriveStronger’s partnership with Navy/Defence, evolution of the Social Mastery program and the impact of Andrew’s first keynote with the Navy leadership team
29:30 When Navy leaders were asked to take off their shoes and socks (in Andrew's first workshop) and Dean thought his career was over
34:20 How Social Mastery can help younger generations and the 4 areas of Social Mastery
40:10 Expanding the Social Mastery offering to a much wider Defence and APS (Australian Public Sector) cohort
44:30 Praise for Dean’s team, the type of leader he wants to be, and what Dean has taken away from the Social Mastery program
49:35 Followership and leadership, why it is a skill to be able to do both
50:05 'Leadership is Love'
52:40 Psychological safety in the Defence force, the vision Dean/Defence has for Social Mastery in the future
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In this bite size episode Andrew and Dr Nicola Gates talk about the 5 different types of people who get imposter syndrome and Nicola give us some insight into what can be the root cause of these issues and gives some advice on how to mitigate the imposter syndrome when you feel it.
Listen to the full episode #48 to get a better understanding of what imposter syndrome is and why it might not be as much of a problem as you may have heard
You can find Nicola at her website: http://brainandmindpsychology.com/
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Jeremy Snape is one of the world’s leading mental skills coaches and has worked the South African Cricket Team, Rajasthan Royals (Indian Premier League), England Rugby Union, Premier League Club Crystal Palace, Football League Managers Association (LMA) and F1 Racing.
Jeremy played professional cricket for 16 years, including 10 caps for the English team. However, his biggest lesson was learnt when he under-performed in front of 120,000 people against India in a One Day International; where he became a firm believer though that failure is our most powerful teacher.
He hosts a podcast named ‘Inside the Mind of Champions’ and runs a successful consulting practice called Sporting Edge Digital.
In this episode Andrew and Jeremy discuss:
5:00 Jeremy growing up in a small town and the start of his cricket career
13:00 Knowing when you’re good enough to play for your country and Jeremy’s defining moment as a player
22:00 What Jeremy would say to his younger self, how to deal with pressure and unpredictability, and preparing for the end of your playing career
35:00 Working with Shane Warne and the Rajasthan Royals
41:35 Working with the Eddie Jones and the English Rugby team, Crystal Palace Football and how self-talk has a physical impact on our bodies
50:00 Where Jeremy sees the future of performance psychology going
55:00 The commonalities between Jeremy’s podcast guests and his favourite interview
1:05:20 Performance Uncovered
1:14:05 Andrew and The Wizard’s reflections
You can find Jeremy at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/
at the Sporting Edge Website: https://www.sportingedge.com/
or at the Inside The Mind Of Champions Podcast: http://bitly.ws/RqgJ
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Godfather of the slow movement Carl Honore recently joined the podcast and in this bite size episode he answers the Performance Uncovered questions. In a perhaps not so shocking move for the journalist and author Carl comes out swinging with some deep answers to the most simple questions and expands on why he loves the use of words so much.
He also has a surprising method of getting himself ready for big moments that involves his love of playing hockey, and admits to replaying games in his mind and mimicking the movements right before he goes on stage.
You can find Carl at his website: https://www.carlhonore.com/
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Gene Tunny and Tim Hughes recently had Andrew as a guest on the Economics Explored Podcast where they discussed all things human performance, with insights into what Andrew focuses on when coaching top performers, including CEOs and elite athletes.
Andrew is regularly asked “what is the best way to become a Mental Skills Coach?” and it's a loaded question. There is no straight path, just like there is no straight path to mastery for any of my clients/athletes.
In a recent conversation with a coach Andrew said "I became a mental skills coach overnight, after 25 years of...studying science (exercise physiology), training as an elite middle distance runner, working as a personal trainer, working across multiple sports as a strength and conditioning coach, studying a Masters in coaching psychology, building and selling 2 businesses to large global companies, being treated for cancer, going through a marriage breakdown, and a few decades of experience in the corporate world..."
Listen to the Economics Explored Podcast: https://economicsexplored.com/
You can find Gene Tunny at his Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/genetunny
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In one of our most emotional episodes yet Jason Dorland talks about his time with the dog that not only inspired his latest book but also saved his life: Ike the golden retriever.
Jason also talks about the feedback he often gets when talking to people who have read his book. He finds that Women have no trouble opening up and connecting to the book but men generally tend to be more closed off and tougher to reach.
You can find Jason at his Website: https://yourmindset.ca/
Twitter: https://shorturl.at/wLNT2
or LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/bfrwM
Get your copy of Ike here: https://lovereadingike.com/en-au
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Shelley Roberts is a powerhouse Andrew had the opportunity to work with, as her performance coach. Now residing in London, she is the Group Chief Commercial Officer of Compass Group, the world’s largest food and support service company. Compass is based in 40 countries, employs over 510,000 people, and serves 5.5 billion meals each year.
Shelley’s previous roles have included Managing Director of Compass Australia, Executive Director of Tiger Airways Australia and leadership positions at Macquarie Airports, Macquarie Bank and EasyJet Airline. She is a mother, a marathon runner, and passionate crusader for all things equality.
In this episode Andrew and Shelley discuss:
4:30 Running a marathon in memory of Shelley’s dad.
8:50 Shelley’s childhood growing up in South Africa and how that has influenced her worldview of fairness and diversity.
13:30 Inspiring stories from compass staff.
17:45 How Shelley and Andrew started their coaching relationship and how it helped Shelley become more resilient and sustainable.
23:30 Shelley’s Better Week and how she has continued to follow Andrew’s coaching principles.
30:30 Shelley’s confidence and the struggles in moving to a new country.
34:15 Shelley before and after Andrew’s coaching program.
40:30 Performance Uncovered.
54:40 Andrew and Shannon Frost's reflections.
You can find Shelley at her LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-roberts-346b9621/
or at the Compass Group Website: www.compass-group.com
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Rugby League superstars Shaun Lane and Reed Mahoney joined the podcast and in this bite size episode they answer our Performance Uncovered questions to let us know their likes, dislikes and how they stay at the top of their game.
Shaun and Reed offer an interesting contrast to each other, with Reed being relatively early into his playing career and still setting up his routines and rituals and finding what works for him, whereas Shaun is much more set into his groove and knows what he needs to do to perform.
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At 5 years of age when Matt Formston lost his vision, doctors and teachers told him he would never play sport and his career aspirations were over. Matt didn’t listen.
He played multiple sports as a child including rugby league, ice hockey and surfing, progressing to win gold and silver medals at the 2014 and 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships and representing Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Matt also holds four world Surfing titles and recently conquered one of the world’s most dangerous waves in the Atlantic waters on the coast of Portugal, called Nazare.
Matt is Head of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility for Optus Business and is a sought-after keynote speaker and business coach, with an inspiring message on high performing teams, resilient leadership and the secret weapon of being present. Matt, his wife Rebecca and their three active children live in Lennox Head and he is a passionate Manly Sea Eagles supporter.
In this episode Andrew and Matt discuss:
5:00 Losing his sight at 5 years old, playing rep rugby and how Matts parents set him up for future success.
12:45 Being able to hear the speed of a tennis ball within 2 km/h and how Matt is able to pick up on the energy in a room.
18:00 People not using their senses properly and Mat's passion working work with young kids.
23:00 Matts downward spiral and struggle with alcohol and drugs, and his road to recovery.
33:25 The start of Matts cycling career and his beautiful partnership with Mick Curran.
39:00 Matt's first ride to Melbourne using echolocation, and how he sets goals.
47:50 The start of Matt's surfing career and his wife’s reaction to the career shift from two wheels to wax and water.
54:35 Hating losing with a passion and Matt's legacy.
1:01:10 Surfing Nazare and the preparation involved putting together a world-class team.
1:13:30 Earning achievements, writing an accessible children’s book and family.
1:20:45 Performance Uncovered.
1:35:35 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections.
Go to the Matt's Website: https://www.wnow.com.au/
You can find Matt at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadhg-kennelly-2787a985/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattformston/
or book him at the TLA website: https://tlaworldwide.com/talent/matt-formston/
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In this Bite Size from episode #107 Andrew gives out some of his experience and advice on how you can downregulate in 30 seconds, 3 minutes and 30 minutes. Andrew uses some example from his own life to show where these methods can be employed and why they will help if you feel overwhelmed.
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In this Bite Size from episode #80 breathing coach extraordinaire Deano Gladstone shares one of the toughest times in his life – when he got king hit at a rubgy game in the early 2000’s. Deano shares the difficulties that has caused him both physical and mentally and how he used the power of breathing to overcome these problems, such as trouble breathing as well as his fears and anxieties around being in crowds.
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Owen Eastwood is one of the world’s top mental skills coaches and he joins us in this bite size episode of the performance intelligence podcast to answer our Performance Uncovered questions. Owen has some world famous superstar clients and it would be easy to get an inflated ego from that but you’ll find his answers to be incredibly grounded as he also bases most of his life around his family and what he can do for them.
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ABC News Breakfast dream team Michael Rowland and Lisa Millar join the Performance Intelligence Podcast, and in this bite size episode they discuss their favourite interviews and what they think underpins a quality discussion.
Lisa talks about how she managed to get an interview with the elusive Fidel Castro, in Cuba, after chasing him around the country for days. Michael discusses how even though he has interviewed big hitters like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers, his favourite moment was an interview with politician Steven Jones and his son Paddy, who likes to wear dresses and female clothes. Michael relishes the opportunity of being able to connect with Paddy and have a roar and honest discussion with him on live breakfast TV.
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You can find Lisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamillartv/?hl=en
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Mental skills coach Aaron Walsh tells us about all the hard work that goes in to being a professional athlete and the pressures that come with that. He also talks a bit about the New Zealand All Blacks and why they have started to struggle on the international stage when compared to teams like France and how that has been an added problem for the players in their day to day lives.
Aaron also shares his A.C.T. method for building confidence in players – Assess, Commit and Trust in your own skills.
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Tadhg Kennelly won both an AFL Premiership with the Sydney Swans (2005) and a Senior All-Ireland Championship medal for Kerry (2009). An Academy Coach at the GWS Giants, he is driven to help men challenge toxic masculinity.
David Eccles is a doting father and is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, music, and sport.
Together, these two Irish lads founded WNOW (When No One’s Watching), an award-winning free support program for men’s mental health. WNOW are committed to making a difference in the world by helping men feel comfortable in their own skin by becoming better people; better fathers, partners, sons, brothers, and mates.
In 2022 they were awarded the NSW Mental Health Commission’s community champion award, for their service to men’s mental health.
In this episode Andrew, David and Tadhg discuss:
5:00 Tadhg’s story, David’s important phone call and the origin of WNOW.
20:30 The growing loneliness epidemic and fostering resilience in kids.
27:00 David and Tadhg’s parents, making the conscious choice to be different to their dads and Tadhg’s resentment towards Australia during his playing career.
34:15 The WNOW circle of trust .
42:30 What David’s dad would think of WNOW, David’s life changing experience during the troubles.
47:00 Tadhg and David’s experience telling their friends and family they love them, David’s best friend dying and Andrew, David and Tadhg’s experiences with suicide in friends and family.
54:00 The positive effects of WNOW and sharing your troubles and successes.
1:01:45 Trip to Mt Kosciuszko with Ciaran Gribbin, David’s text to his mum and the first sessions of WNOW and the circle of trust.
1:06:00 Who pays for the coffees, aspirations to have 10 million men regularly attending and options for women wanting to attend.
1:13:30 Performance Uncovered.
1:22:50 What Andrew has got from WNOW, sharing about his dad.
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Entrepreneur extraordinaire Lisa Messenger takes on our Performance Uncovered questions and sheds some light on what makes her tick, including why she gets 10 hours of sleep every night, how she stays fit when she is constantly travelling the globe and how her childhood experience of getting pitched off a horse has set up her mindset for the rest of her life.
Lisa has an incredible story to tell and if you like this bite size I would highly recommend going back to episode #46 and listening to the full length podcast.
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Holly Ransom has interviewed some of the world's biggest names including Barack and Michelle Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Branson, Condoleezza Rice, Billy Jean King and Adam Grant. Hard to pin down with an exact title, she is a leading speaker, activist, disruptor, author, board director for Port Adelaide Football Club, Chair of Pride Cup Australia and is devoted to challenging LGBTQI discrimination within sporting clubs
Recognised as a global expert in disruption and leadership, Holly was named by the AFR as one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women. Her leadership consulting firm, Emergent, works with companies in the corporate sector, non-profits, public sector and elite sport.
In this episode Andrew and Holly discuss:
5:30 The question "who are you?' and the immediacy of working in sport
12:30 Challenging 'normal' stereotypes and pushing yourself to feel uncomfortable at work
16:40 Dealing with feedback, Holly’s biggest strengths, and her failed stand up comedy attempt
24:00 Preparing for big interviews (Performance Moments) and Adam Grant’s method of providing immediate feedback
30:30 How to build rapport and Holly’s interview with Barack and Michelle Obama
36:35 Holly’s worst and best interviews, and her learnings from each example
45:00 Self-Reflection and Performance Uncovered
57:45 Andrew and The Wizard’s reflections
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Buckle up for this one everybody, in this Bite size episode Dr Jemma King tells us about the time she was living in Russia in her early 20’s and she has some crazy stories to tell, from being a stunt double, watching the white house get shelled and almost getting kidnapped by a taxi driver!
Jemma explains how she thinks she got the resilience from her upbringing and how the different parenting styles of her parents carried her through some tough times and being able to come out the other side smiling.
To listen to the full episode go to #101 of the Performance Intelligence Podcast.
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Phil Waugh is the recently appointed CEO of Rugby Australia. He played 79 games for the Wallabies and 136 games for the NSW Waratahs. His preferred position was openside breakaway, where his goal was to be a menace for the opposing team’s back row.
Phil successfully transitioned to the world of banking and finance working in asset finance at CBA, moving to Head of the Covid Response and Head of Private Wealth at Westpac, then changing jersey’s again to work as an executive at NAB.
He has an extensive background as a media commentator, a trustee of the Sydney Cricket Ground, and a non-executive director of Rugby Australia. Phil is married to Abbe and is the father of 4 energetic boys. His guidance and mentoring at a Tour de Cure charity ball is one of the reasons why Andrew is also a proud father of 4.
In this episode Andrew and Phil discuss:
5:10 What Phil was like as a child, how he got into rugby and finding toughness.
8:30 Phil’s standout moment from his career and rugby’s place in Australia.
13:30 Playing with George Smith, Phil’s marriage breakdown and how he kept his mental health strong while dealing with multiple changes at the end of his playing career.
24:30 Moving into the corporate world and steps taken together to where he is now.
29:00 Conversation skills, differences between sport and the corporate world, and what it’s like to face the Haka.
33:20 Self-awareness and the ability to pause and think before answering questions, and what makes a good coach.
37:00 Phil’s home life and how he stays connected with his family.
41:30 What success looks like as Rugby Australia CEO and working with the Rugby Australia board.
47:00 'Training to be a CEO' and his experience so far.
52:40 The importance of taking quiet reflective moments and Phil’s passion for rugby.
54:50 Performance Uncovered.
1:05:00 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections.
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Do you commit to a regular cold water practise?
Dr Tom Buckley joins us in this bite size episode to explain some of the positive effects that immersing yourself in cold can have on your mental state. Dr Tom starts by stating that the most important thing of all is that if something makes you feel good, then there’s a good chance it is having a positive effect on your mindset.
Andrew also explains some of his experience in optimising his mental health using a combination of cold water and exposure to nature, among other things.
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Wayne Pearce is in the Rugby League Hall of Fame and played 193 NRL games for the Balmain Tigers. A proud NSW Blues and Australian Kangaroos representative, he is listed as one of the 100 greatest NRL players of all time. A few years after retiring he coached the Balmain Tigers and NSW State of Origin team. Wayne is the NRL Commissioner
He plays in a band, is a life-long learner and is a self-proclaimed fitness enthusiast regularly paddling his kayak on Sydney Harbour. Recognised as a leadership and team building expert, Wayne Pearce Advantage delivers high impact programs across Asia Pacific.
In this episode Andrew and Wayne discuss:
7:10 Why Wayne doesn’t drink alcohol and his belief in himself.
11:20 Wayne’s no BS approach to coaching.
15:10 Wayne’s influences in his coaching style and how he stays contemporary.
22:40 Creating high performing teams and how Wayne has fun.
28:20 How Wayne would set up a businesses operating rhythm and why he left rugby playing and coaching.
38:55 Wayne’s passion for teaching kids and building resilience.
43:50 What Wayne is proudest of and where he sees himself going in the future.
48:40 Burnout in Coaches and coaching culture in businesses.
55:10 How Wayne switches off physically and mentally.
58:25 Performance Uncovered.
1:25:25 Wayne’s question for Andrew.
1:32:45 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections.
You can find more about Wayne at his website: https://www.waynepearce.com.au/
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Can you recognise when you are getting too emotional?
Rugby Legend George Gregan joins us in this bite size episode to elaborate on his experience with mental skills and gives us an amazing example of how early on in his playing career he recognised the need to train his mind to avoid losing games before they had started. He also talks about the mental skills coaches that helped him in his journey from university right through to playing for the wallabies.
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In a departure from our regular podcast format, and based on several subscribers requesting an audio example of Andrew delivering a presentation, this episode is from a recent keynote for X15, a venture building outfit powered by Commonwealth Bank.
Andrew explores how being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart and requires confidence, high levels of resilience, the ability to focus on what really matters, strategies that enable you to switch off, and the ability to have one foot in the present and one foot in the future
Andrew dives deeper into 3 core topics required by any entrepreneur or employee wanting to optimise their potential including establishing a sustainable operating rhythm, the power of recharging and adapting lessons from elite athletes to train mental skills specific to being more optimistic, focused and calm under pressure
If you’d like to find out more about Andrew and his high energy presentations covering core themes including physical and psychological wellbeing, productivity and leadership, go to andrewmay.com
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If you go without food for a period of time do your feel cranky or calm?
In this Bite Size edition from episode #30, exercise physiologist and fasting expert Paul Taylor covers the multitude of health benefits your body enjoys from fasting both long or short term. Paul gives us a crash course in biology and an understanding of how the body functions much better following a fast. Andrew and Paul also cover the benefits of waiting to start fasting when you are middle aged (or a little bot older) and how this impacts the way you look and feel.
Paul is a former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer. He is a Neuroscientist, an Exercise Physiologist and a Nutritionist. Paul is completing a PHD in applied psychology to further understand the body and the brain.
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How many great business ideas have you heard?
Today's guest is a veteran of small business and has spent days upon days hearing business pitches both on television as an investor on the Australian Shark Tank and as part of her own business Red Balloon. Naomi Simson is passionate about leading well and having a rich life outside of work with family and friends.
Naomi is an award-winning Australian entrepreneur and business leader who started her own business with just $25,000 of her own money and has now delivered 6,500,000 experiences to customers.
Naomi founded Red Balloon in 2001 with the unique idea - to build a marketplace for experiences. This has since expanded to several small businesses under her umbrella company, Big Red Group.
Naomi is a blogger, a best-selling author, a highly sought-after speaker and a philanthropist. She’s Governor of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Director of the University of Melbourne Faculty of Business and Economics and was a popular investor on Australia’s Shark Tank.
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How do you think biometric advances will impact your future?
Blair Crawford casts his eyes to the future and gives us an inside tip into where he thinks the future of biometrics are leading us, not only in terms of work but also our day to day lives. He also speculates about the impact of newer generations who grow up with these technologies and how they will shape the future and potentially close the technology knowledge gap with older generations.
Blair Crawford is CEO of Daltrey, a biometric and biosecurity company changing the way people interact with technology every day. A natural salesman, Blair loves building strong relationships and shows a real compassion and human side to creating a thriving team.
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Andrew is joined by Ciaran Gribbin, a rock star in the true sense of the word who has spent his life writing and playing songs from “dodgy pubs in Belfast”, to some of the biggest stages in the world alongside musicians including Paul McCartney. He was the frontman for popular Irish band Leya and toured the world as lead singer for Australian rock legends INXS.
A prolific singer-songwriter, Ciaran has co-written songs for Madonna, Snow Patrol and Deadmau5. He also wrote the soundtrack for the 2009 film “Heartless” and 2011’s “Killing Bono”.
Ciaran shares how growing up in a troubled part of the world gave him the resilience to overcome any obstacle. He has never drunk alcohol, sips camomile tea, practices meditation and has rituals around gratitude and mindfulness - totally challenging the stereotypical behaviours many people think are befit of a rock n roll star.
Ciaran runs music programs for teams and individuals through his company ‘Rock and Roll Team Building’ and shifts minds into a lighter, happier, and calmer place with sound therapy and music through ‘Vibrate Your Mind.’
You can find Ciaran at his website. Or via the Rock and Roll Team Building and Vibrate Your Mind websites
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Do you know what your business’ values are?
In a leadership masterclass of a bite size Padraig O’Sullivan gives some tips on how different sizes of business should be living up to their values. He explains why values are so important for small, medium and large businesses and why they become more critical as your business grows in size.
Padraig gives a great example of a company that sticks to its values, even to the point of firing multiple clients when those clients actions clashed with their company values.
Padraig is a coach and consultant working with some of Australia’s top companies and executives to push them into performing even better than they thought possible.
He is also a podcaster with his incredibly popular weekly podcast “The Leadership Diet” always sitting in the tops of the podcasting charts.
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How futureproof are you and your business?
Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley joins Andrew and Ana Marinkovic from NAB Small Business Bank to discuss all things big business, small business, bouncing back from adversity and of course, tennis!
Craig shares stories from growing up in South Africa, to touring the world as a tennis player, through to now heading up one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Craig shares how key experiences earlier in life set him up with the resilience and values needed to steer Tennis Australia through the COVID pandemic
Born in South Africa, Craig Tiley comes from a family of activists and strongly believes in equality for all people. He moved to the United States to study Kinesiology as part of a tennis scholarship and went on to study Professional Tennis Management. Craig represented South Africa in tennis and also coached South Africa in the Davis Cup. Craig attributes his success to robust relationships, creating a coaching culture, and doing 3 simple things each day.
In this episode Andrew, Craig and Ana discuss:
3:30 Craig's digital footprint and staying connected
8:01 Tennis Australia's relationship with small businesses
10:16 How Craig futureproofed Tennis Australia and responded to COVID
15:38 Craig's passion for tennis and building resilience
21:33 Craig's mentors and role models
23:43 Putting your oxygen mask on first and coaching
30:08 What's next for Craig and Tennis Australia
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What are some of the toughest times you have been through and what did you learn from them?
In this bite size episode Ross Savas tells us about some of the most difficult times in his life from family tragedy to medical emergencies and what he has learned from pushing through the other side and coming out stronger. He shares some of the secrets that have helped him grow and helped his sense of gratefulness for life become even stronger.
Ross Savas is the Managing Director of Kay & Burton Real Estate, where he has worked for 27 years and in 2010 he set the record for the most expensive residential property sold in Victoria. Ross is widely regarded as one of Australia's most influential real estate agents. Ross has developed an exceptional work ethic and values his relationships as the most important part of his business.
In an industry that is all about property, Ross is all about people.
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Deliberate heat exposure has been used by different tribes around the world for thousands of years. Roman and Greek bathhouses led the way with processes to purify and detoxify the body, as well as providing social meeting places. Heat therapy is one of the most popular modern wellbeing interventions, but it can be difficult to sort the facts from the fiction and downright damaging interventions.
In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom Buckley drill deep on all things heat as they explore the origins of thermoregulation, the science behind deliberate heat exposure, different types of sauna (dry vs infrared) and other heat modalities, the 9 science-based benefits (physical and psychological) of regular heat exposure, contraindications to using heat, sauna protocols, and some of 'the thermoregulation experiments’ Andrew and Dr Tom implement for themselves and their clients including the hot and cold switch, pulsing and the hormesis superstack.
In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom talk about:
3:30 - The history of saunas
7:00 - Andrew and Dr Tom's experience with heat exposure
18:40 - Different types of sauna and heat modalities
25:15 - Infrared vs dry saunas
33:45 - Benefits of heat therapy
55:40 - When to avoid using saunas
57:30 - Sauna protocols
1:04:55 - Hot and cold switching, pulsing, hormesis superstack
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How long does it take you to respond to an email?
Andrew and Angela talk about the origin of email in the U.S. military, a tool initially designed to move information from the east coast to the west instantly, and why a tool meant to increase our productivity often ends up eating away at all our time. They also give some tips on how to get your emails under control and free up time to do the work you're being paid to do.
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Andrew has worked as the Mental Skills Coach for the Parramatta Eels for the past two seasons and both Shaun and Reed are two players who have really grasped 'doing reps and sets to train the brain.' Listen in as two professional athletes at the top of their game openly discuss all things resilience and bouncing back from their lowest points to now playing the best football of their careers, mental health, the importance of positive role models, and developing a successful career outside of playing football.
Reed Mahoney was born in Nambour, QLD, and played his junior football in country QLD before signing with the Bulldogs SG Ball team as a seventeen year old. A few years later Parramatta recruited Reed and he went on to play 101 NRL games and in 2021 was selected in the extended QLD Maroons State of Origin team. Going full circle, Reed has recently signed a 4-year deal with the Canterbury Bulldogs and is back where it began. Outside of footy Reed is passionate about property development and has an active involvement with Giant Steps, forming life-lasting relationships with young children who have autism.
Shaun Lane, affectionately known as the 'Lane Train' played his junior rugby league for the South Eastern Seagulls then bounced around 3 NRL clubs including the Bulldogs, New Zealand Warriors and Manly Sea Eagles before finding his home at the Parramatta Eels. Shaun has played a total of 147 NRL games and finished the 2022 season awarded with the Ken Thornett Medal for best player. Outside of footy, Shaun is an advocate for mental health and he is studying psychology.
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Do you or anyone you know have tall poppy syndrome? What is it that makes people resent our successes?
Craig Harper shares the story of his first big success in business and the reaction of the others around him to that success (it wasn't all positive). Craig also tells us why he has trouble self promoting but no trouble promoting others.
The You Project’s Craig Harper and Melissa Cameron join us to explain the formula behind one of Australia’s most successful podcasts.
This interview is much more than podcasting. Craig and Mel provide a master class in how to cut through all of the noise and really connect with people on a deeper, more personal level. Craig also goes into depth on what drives him to be a better version in all parts of his life. Enjoy!
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Lisa Messenger is the vibrant, game-changing CEO of The Messenger Group, and editor-in-chief of Collective Hub – a multi-platform entrepreneurial lifestyle destination with a mandate to disrupt, challenge and inspire. Lisa is an international speaker, best-selling author, and authority on disruption in both the corporate sector and start-up scene. She has published over 400 custom-published books for companies and individuals as well as authoring 16 books herself.
Her passion is to challenge individuals and corporations to change the way they think, take them out of their comfort zone and prove that there is more than one way to do anything. Lisa encourages entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and innovation and lives life to the absolute max. Lisa’s vision is to build a community of like-minded people who want to change the world.
You can find Lisa at her Instagram and Website
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Do you know when you are getting close to burning out?
In this Bite Size from episode #12 Dr Tom and Andrew discuss what burnout is and Dr Tom goes into his experience working in healthcare which has a high rate of burnout amongst its workers. The two also discuss that while burnout is more likely to start at work it is very likely those effects will spread to the home and lead to a feeling of burnout across your whole life.
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How do you train mental skills to help perform at the next level?
Aaron Walsh does a deep dive into the world of mental skills training with the ultimate goal of performing under high levels of pressure. Aaron explores how people respond differently to pressure and he opens up on how he has harnessed mental skills training to build resilience in his personal life, including how he lost half of his body weight, and he brings a tear to our eyes when discussing his wife and the struggles they have gone through after she was diagnosed with MS.
Aaron is the mental skills coach for the Chiefs rugby club in New Zealand as well as the former mental skills coach for the Warriors in the NRL. Aaron also consults to athletes and professional sporting teams around the world and is passionate about seeing people grow and flourish to become the best that they can.
In this episode Andrew and Aaron discuss:
4:44 The evolution of Mental Skills
19:32 Losing 70kg
28:23 Aaron's wife Kristy's battle with MS
36:05 The current state of the All Blacks
50:04 Using "hacks"
58:33 Why Aaron does what he does
1:02:00 PQ Baker's Dozen
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Performance Intelligence Podcast - similar format, new name, exciting opportunities.
1. Why the name change?
'Performance Intelligence’ provides a broader umbrella to explore and house content specific to ‘all things human performance.’
This aligns with my evolution as a mental skills coach to some of the world’s leading athletes, business leaders and entrepreneurs.
And Performance Intelligence is the name of the new book Dr Tom Buckley and I are releasing in late 2023.
2. What is Performance Intelligence?
"Performance Intelligence is the ability to recognise how physical, psychological and emotional states affect work and life, and adapting environments to optimise performance."
We have been evolving this concept for close to two decades, working with a range of high performers in multiple domains (sport, entertainment, the performing arts, academia, and the military) and Dr Tom added his medical and evidence-based lense.
You’ve heard of Intelligence Quotient (IQ), and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), we believe Performance Intelligence (PQ) is the third iteration.
Performance Intelligence applies to the way we turn up in relationships and the way we turn up at work. It applies to the way we perform in front of 10,000 people and the way we perform in front of one.
Performance Intelligence is a skill you can develop with the right training and the right mindset.
3. What does the new format look like?
Episodes are positioned into 3 broad categories, including:
a. High Performer Series: exploring the habits, tactics and strategies that have led to success for some of the world’s leading performers…
b. The Science Of: drilling down into the science of a specific performance-related construct, with leading domain experts…
c. Performer Spotlight: chatting with an individual client, a leader, or showcasing a team we have worked with and how they developed/applied Performance Intelligence…
The operating rhythm of this podcast reflects the way we work at StriveStronger and andrewmay.com with 40 new episodes a year, aligned with the 10 weeks of each school semester (what we call the In Season) and during the holidays (the Off Season), we publish a Bite Size interviews, which are the ‘best bits’ from previous episodes.
4. In Summary
- A podcast exploring all things human performance with world-class domain experts
- 3 different types of interview formats
- 40 new episodes a year, released early on a Thu morning during the In Season
- Bite Size episodes released every Sat morn and on Thursday’s during the Off Season
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What is Performance Intelligence?
You’ve heard of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), we believe the third iteration is Performance Intelligence (PQ).
"Performance Intelligence is the ability to recognise how physical, psychological and emotional states affect work and life, and adapting environments to optimise performance."
Performance Intelligence applies to the way we turn up in relationships, and the way we turn up at work.
It applies to the way we perform in front of 10,000 people, and the way we perform in front of one.
Performance Intelligence is a skill you can develop with the right training and the right mindset.
Andrew and Dr Tom Buckley have been working together for close to 20 years, with a mutual interest and desire to bridge the gap between the science of human performance and the reality of the human experience. They have discovered a fine dance between pushing the body’s physical and psychological resources to stretch and not snap.
In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:
03:10 The evolution of Performance Intelligence
04:15 Performance Intelligence definition
07:36 The 3 parts of Performance Intelligence
16:40 Biohacking - the good, the bad, and the ugly
26:14 Dr Tom's mountain bike accident
32:09 How Dr Tom used PQ to accelerate his healing
39:19 How Andrew used PQ to deliver 4 presentations in 2 days
45:26 How Andrew consciously shifts state throughout the day
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What do you think you could learn living around the world?
In this bite size from episode #32 George Gregan shares his experience playing rugby in France and Japan and how living Overseas gave him and his family a cultural experience they thoroughly enjoyed. He also tells us how he overcame some of the language and cultural barriers with his new teammates and how he implemented strategies to help ease the transition into the new clubs.
A man of many talents, George played multiple sports at a high level before settling on rugby and becoming known as one of the most prolific players and toughest competitors in the world, earning 139 caps playing for the Wallabies. George also played for the ACT Brumbies, Toulon in France and Suntory Japan.
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Why would you choose to fast?
In this bite size from episode 30 fasting expert and Irish raconteur Paul Taylor explains why fasting can be a valuable part of your health toolkit.
When done correctly (and we explain what that is) the benefits include weight loss, enhanced energy, longer lifespan, improved hormone profile, greater clarity and disease resilience. If you are in your late 30’s and beyond, this episode will inspire you to start fasting, fast!
Former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer Paul Taylor is a fasting and fat loss expert. He is a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist. Paul is completing a PHD in applied psychology to further understand the body and the brain.
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What happens when a professional sports player stops playing sport?
In this bite size from episode 28 Andrew, Shane Lee and Phil Kearns discuss what can happen to professional sports players if they aren’t mentally prepared for the end of their playing career, and how to avoid the post-sporting blues. Shane and Phil are both successful businesspeople in their own right and share personal stories of how they adapted to life outside of sport.
In a departure from the regular StriveStronger Podcast format, this episode was recorded as part of the “Lunch with Lee” podcast, where Shane Lee interviews high performers in a range of fields including sport, business. media and entertainment.
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Have you ever thought about hiring a coach?
Blair Crawford from Biosecurity company Daltrey provides insight into how he went from being a tech-minded domain expert to an engaging communicator and presenter, both to internal team members and external clients/potential clients. The Answer? Coaching.
Blair explains how he engaged a coach early in his career when he articulated a future goal to run a company. High on self-awareness, Blair hired a coach to help him make up the shortcomings he knew were ahead of him on his business path.
Blair Crawford is CEO of Daltrey, a biometric and biosecurity company changing the way people interact with technology every day.
A natural salesman, Blair loves building strong relationships and shows a real compassion and human side to creating a thriving team.
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Which leadership habits are good to focus on, and which habits and behaviours do you need to drop?
In this Bite Size from episode 24, Padraig O’Sullivan, my former study buddy from the Coaching Psychology Masters at Sydney University, outlines an experiment he ran with some of Australia and Asia’s most prominent business leaders in relation to the habits they had built to keep them at the top of their game, and the habits they decided (were often told to) delete.
Padraig is a coach and consultant working with some of Australia’s top companies and executives to push them into performing even better than they thought possible.
He is also a podcaster with his incredibly popular weekly podcast “The Leadership Diet” always sitting in the tops of the podcasting charts.
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How would you run one of Australias biggest sporting competitions?
Andrew May interviews former NRL CEO Todd Greenberg on how he got to be the most powerful man in football and how he maintained 72 separate relationships with key stakeholders. Andrew and Todd also discuss mentoring, religion, culture, family and how to support loved ones during tough times.
In addition to being the current CEO of the Australian Cricketers Association and director of Venues NSW Todd has also been a semi-professional cricketer, managing director of stadium Australia and CEO of the Canterbury Bulldogs. He is also a loving father and devoted husband as well as a person who is passionate about seeing people succeed.
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What is the key to building a successful business?
Ross Savas is one of Australia’s greatest real estate agents and in this bite size from episode 22 he shares his secret to creating such a long lasting and successful business: relationships. Ross tells how he has formed genuine friendships with clients and peers and how that has helped him grow his business and grow as a person.
Ross Savas is the Managing Director of Kay & Burton Real Estate, where he has worked for 27 years and in 2010 he set the record for the most expensive residential property sold in Victoria.
In an industry that is all about property, Ross is all about people.
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Are you a slave to your digital devices?
Dr Kristy Goodwin joins Andrew and Angela Poon, StriveStronger Operations Director on the podcast to discuss all things digital wellbeing.
Dr Kristy takes us through why we find it so hard to put our devices down and why we always feel the need to check them - no matter what we are doing!
(Hint: Behavioural scientists have purposely designed devices and apps to hijack our attention. You won't beat them, so instead use habit-beating strategies to get control back of your attention)
We discuss tips and strategies based on neuroscience to set boundaries with our technology and to still enable us to experience life to the fullest.
Learn about Productive Work Arrangements (PWAs), Techno Tantrums, the Zero Cost of Inclusion, Social Intimate Distancing, Digital Guard Rails and Family digital Wellbeing Plans.
Dr Kristy Goodwin is a former school teacher who now educates people around the world on the effects technology has on your brain and behaviour.
Using cutting-edge research she seeks to improve her clients lives both at work and at home.
In this episode Dr Kristy, Angela and Andrew discuss:
02:13 The definition of digital wellbeing
12:11 Digital addiction stats
20:14 The cost of digital distractions
31:04 Productivity and operating rhythm
43:01 Modelling behaviours to kids
59:25 Minimising distractions in a big organisation
01:07:48 Dr Kristy's top 5 digital wellbeing tips
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How busy are you really?
In this Bite Size from episode 20 Andrew May and Angela Poon talk about the busyness trap and how you might not actually be as busy as you think. They discuss ways to organise your week to ensure peak productivity and Andrew shares how he manages to keep his head above water and thrive when his schedule is always packed.
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What does it take to be Australia’s most capped sportsperson?
In this episode Andrew interviews former Australian rugby union captain, George Gregan. A man of many talents, George played multiple sports at a high level before settling on rugby and becoming known as one of the most prolific players and toughest competitors in the world, earning 139 caps playing for the Wallabies. George also played for the ACT Brumbies, Toulon in France and Suntory Japan.
Learn how George worked his way to the top and stayed there, his views on harnessing talent, his love of cricket, learning from other sports, the importance of mentors and role models, being humble, and the love and compassion you receive from being a parent. Like everyone in life, George has also had some challenging times in his personal life, sport and business endeavours, and he is very canded about mistakes made along the way and lessons learned.
In this episode Andrew and George talk about:
04:02 George's start in sport
15:32 Playing rugby around the world
24:21 Leadership and constant learning
30:55 PTP and learning how to live outside sport
39:10 Coaching and coachability
45:22 Mental skills in action
55:48 Setback and challenges
1:06:44 HP Baker's Dozen
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How important is diversity to your business?
In this Bite Size from episode 14 Craig Harper and Melissa Cameron elaborate on how important all types of diversity are to the success of their business. The episode goes in to how even Craig and Melissa are so different in their thinking and methods and how they utilise those differences to keep their business running.
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The Science of Fasting
Fasting is a highly effective mechanism to lose weight, lower insulin levels, increase growth hormone, aid cellular repair, reduce inflammation, enhance heart health and boost brain performance. Fasting has also been shown to reduce risk of cancer and enhance longevity.
Former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer Paul Taylor is a fasting and fat loss expert. He is a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist. Paul is completing a PHD in applied psychology to further understand the body and the brain.
In this episode Andrew and Paul discuss the following:
6:37 The history and evolution of fasting
10:15 Fasting and its effect on the body
23:50 Autophagy and metabolism
32:52 Paul’s experience with fasting
43:20 Fasting differences for men and women
46:03 Fasting protocols and feeding windows
58:10 When to fast
1:10:33 Losing fat and measuring success
1:20:42 Fast tracking fat loss using cold temperatures, sauna and heat
1:28:41 Paul’s new book Death by Comfort
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Have you ever felt on the verge of burnout?
In this Bite Size from episode 12 Andrew and Dr Tom explain their research into and discovery of the 5 factors that are guaranteed to innoculate you against burning out. The 5 factors include Purpose Alignment, Active Recovery, Restorative Sleep, Physiological Capacity and Social Connectedness
Andrew and Dr Tom have been working together for 17 years under 5 different business iterations, with a mutual interest and desire to bridge the gap between the science of human performance and the reality of the human experience.
They have discovered a fine dance between pushing the body’s physical and psychological resources to stretch and not snap.
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In a departure from the regular StriveStronger Podcast format, this episode was recorded as part of the “Lunch with Lee” podcast, where Shane Lee interviews high performers in a range of fields including sport, business. media and entertainment.
Andrew shared a conversation over lunch with Shane Lee and Phil Kearns, two former elite athletes who represented Australia in Cricket and Rugby respectively, and both have transitioned to a successful 'second career' in the world of business.
The trio discuss lessons from sport that can be applied to business, the ability to unlearn and park ego at the door, the joys and challenges of parenting, the art of leveraging key relationships, and the difference between being selfish and self-centered.
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How quickly did it take your business to adjust to the changes brought on by Covid?
In this bite size from episode 10 Kerwin Rae explains how he adjusted his entire company to stay productive during Covid lockdowns and how having a robust social media strategy and presence helped feed into adapting so quickly.
Kerwin Rae is Australia’s leading business strategist; dedicated to helping people with his revolutionary no bull**** approach to business growth and personal transformation.
Kerwin’s journey to get to where he is right now is extraordinary. From failing every single grade in school to now reaching millions of people across the globe with his extensive social media following with compelling content covering business, mindset, psychology, high performance, health, parenting and relationships.
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How do you go from a backpacking salesperson to the CEO of one of Asia Pacific's fastest growing biometrics companies?
Blair Crawford is CEO of Daltrey, a biometric and biosecurity company changing the way people interact with technology every day.
A natural salesman, Blair loves building strong relationships and shows a real compassion and human side to creating a thriving team.
Listen as Andrew asks Blair what it takes to start and drive a start-up business to success, what the future of biosecurity looks like, and how a simple boating trip became a life changing experience.
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How do you view mental health?
In this Bite Size from episode 8 Dr Nicola Gates explains that everyone has mental health and that it is a spectrum, some days it can be good and other days it can be challenging. Dr Nicola dives deep on reinforcing the idea mental health is not just about mental illness and there are things you can do to help you feel better every day.
Dr Nicola Gates is a leading clinical neuropsychologist, neuroscience researcher, and best-selling author. She has worked in brain and cognitive health and well-being for over 25 years. Nicola is a leading speaker and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers.
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Have you ever been down to the last $20 in your bank account?
Padraig O'Sullivan started out as a prospective priest in Ireland, moving to nursing in one of the UK’s top heart health clinics and eventually moved to Australia where he found himself with a total of $24.45 in his bank account, Pod has definitely seen the ups and downs of life.
Padraig is a coach and consultant working with some of Australia’s top companies and executives to push them into performing even better than they thought possible.
He is also a podcaster with his incredibly popular weekly podcast “The Leadership Diet” always sitting in the tops of the podcasting charts.
In this podcast Andrew and Pod discuss the value of money as a barometer for success, why different styles of leadership are important for the goal of your business, the common habits of successful people and much more.
You can find Padraig at his website or LinkedIn
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How do you go from performing at a 6/10 to 10/10 consistently?
In this Bite Size Ed Cowan explains his process of reviewing and evaluating his performances after every game to make sure he is able to constantly improve and move consistently upwards. The main method he does this is through journaling and a constant self reflection to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
Ed Cowan is a former NSW, Tasmanian and Australian representative Cricketer. He is an author, podcaster, proud father, husband and friend. Ed has successfully made the transition from professional athlete to co-founding one of Australia’s most innovative environmentally sustainable businesses, Tripod Coffee.
You can find Ed at his LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram or at the TDM Growth Partners Website
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How do you become one of the most successful real estate agents in Australia? The answer is about more than just money.
Ross Savas is the Managing Director of Kay & Burton Real Estate, where he has worked for 27 years and in 2010 he set the record for the most expensive residential property sold in Victoria. Ross is widely regarded as one of Australia's most influential real estate agents. Ross has developed an exceptional work ethic and values his relationships as the most important part of his business.
In an industry that is all about property, Ross is all about people.
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How easy do you think it is to eat healthy?
Nutritionist Kelsey Hutton joins us in this Bite Size from episode #5 of the podcast to help us understand how making some small changes to what you eat and drink can help you lose weight and lead to overall better health and wellbeing.
Kelsey Hutton is an Accredited Sports Dietitian based in Sydney, with a passion for learning and sharing her nutrition knowledge with athletes and motivated individuals. Kelsey has gained experience working in sport with the NSW Waratahs, Parramatta Eels, and GWS Giants, delivering a strong nutritional program to help players perform at their best.
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What do you do when it seems like work is nothing but high intensity moments with no breaks?
Angela Poon flips the tables on Andrew in this episode to discuss how they navigate busy times when it seems like there is no end in sight.
Andrew explains some of his methods to not only keep workflow under control, but also what he does to train his brain to be responsive (not reactive) during the super hectic periods throughout the year. Angela also chimes in with productivity tactics she learned in her 15 years of experience working around the world in management consulting.
And be prepared for a few controversial statements and ideas in this episode!
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If you could give your children a head start in life with mental skills would you take it?
Dr Suzy Green explains the different views between generations when it comes to mental skills, particularly in the workplace. Dr Suzy also gives us some valuable tips to help train mental skills in ourselves but also our children to set them up with resilience for the future.
Dr Suzy Green is recognised as Australia’s leading positive psychologist. She is the founder and CEO of the Positivity Institute, a positively deviant organisation dedicated to applying positive psych to life, work and school. Dr Suzy is an official ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and maintains a strong media profile appearing on TV, radio and print.
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How do you get the most productivity out of your day, week, month and year?
In this Bite Size podcast from episode 3 Andrew May gives an overview of what an operating rhythm is and how he sets up his operating rhythm to deal with his hectic work and home life and how it allows him to stay at the top of his game all year round.
Angela Poon, StriveStronger Operations Director, flips the format and interviews Andrew on his view about all things work. Angela explores how Andrew manages being CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, runs his speaking and coaching practice andrewmay.com, as well as being the Mental Skills Coach for the Parramatta Eels; along with how he stays fit and healthy as the father of 4 energetic children!
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How do you stay calm and keep a level head when your brain is telling you to stay alert, firing at a rapid pace?
Kerwin Rae, one of the world’s leading high performance coaches, joins us on this Bite Size episode to explain how he leverages deals with having ADHD as a superpower, and how he has learnt (been forced) to also staying downregulated when he is feeling overwhelmed or needing to recover.
Kerwin’s journey to get to where he is right now is extraordinary. From failing every single grade in school to now reaching millions of people across the globe with his extensive social media following with compelling content covering business, mindset, psychology, high performance, health, parenting and relationships.
Kerwin has shared the stage with legendary names such as Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Mark Bouris, and Sir Alan Sugar to name a few.
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How do the world’s highest performers get to and stay at such a high level? The answer is more than just physical conditioning.
Mental skills can be the deciding factor in an even contest, whether that’s playing sport, interviewing for a new job, or advancing up the corporate ladder. In this Bite Size episode Andrew and Dr Nicola Gates provide insights into what mental skills are and how they can benefit you both at work and in everyday life.
Dr Nicola Gates is a leading clinical neuropsychologist, neuroscience researcher, and best-selling author. She has worked in brain and cognitive health and well-being for over 25 years. Nicola is a leading speaker and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers.
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If you were given the opportunity to take home a baggy green would you? Cricket star turned coffee pod tycoon Ed Cowan tells us about how he has turned down both a baggy green and a baggy blue in his playing career.
Ed is a non-executive director at Cricket NSW and leads the Investment and Community Team at private investment firm TDM Growth Partners. He hosts the podcast series 'Scaling Up' which gives incredible insight into what it takes to scale a business to hundreds of millions in revenue.
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How do you publish 7 podcast episodes a week? Not only that, but average over 20,000 downloads a day and over 500,000 downloads a month
The You Project’s Craig Harper and Melissa Cameron join us to explain the formula behind one of Australia’s most successful podcasts.
This interview is much more than podcasting. Craig and Mel provide a master class in how to cut through all of the noise and really connect with people on a deeper, more personal level. Craig also goes into depth on what drives him to be a better version in all parts of his life. Enjoy!
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Supplements can be a divisive topic and making sure you get the right ones can be very difficult if you don't know where to start. In this Bite Size episode Andrew interviews Kelsey Hutton on the importance of supplements and how getting them right can change your life.
Kelsey Hutton is an Accredited Sports Dietitian based in Sydney, with a passion for learning and sharing her nutrition knowledge with athletes and motivated individuals. Kelsey has gained experience working in sport with the NSW Waratahs, Parramatta Eels, and GWS Giants, delivering a strong nutritional program to help players perform at their best.
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Andrew and Dr Tom have been working together for 17 years under 5 different business iterations, with a mutual interest and desire to bridge the gap between the science of human performance and the reality of the human experience.
They have discovered a fine dance between pushing the body’s physical and psychological resources to stretch and not snap.
The 5 factors include Purpose Alignment, Active Recovery, Restorative Sleep, Physiological Capacity and Social Connectedness
Listen as they boldly declare that if you build these 5 factors into your life, you will not burn out.
You can download the Burnout Proof whitepaper by visiting andrewmay.com/burnoutproof
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How would you put together a crack corporate team? Andrew gets an insight on how optimism and positivity expert Dr Suzy Green would build the best team to accomplish any task through the recognition and use of diversity in thinking and mindset.
Dr Suzy Green is recognised as Australia’s leading positive psychologist. She is the founder and CEO of the Positivity Institute, a positively deviant organisation dedicated to applying positive psych to life, work and school. Dr Suzy is an official ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and maintains a strong media profile appearing on TV, radio and print.
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Kerwin Rae is Australia’s leading business strategist; dedicated to helping people with his revolutionary no bull**** approach to business growth and personal transformation.
Kerwin’s journey to get to where he is right now is extraordinary. From failing every single grade in school to now reaching millions of people across the globe with his extensive social media following with compelling content covering business, mindset, psychology, high performance, health, parenting and relationships.
As a recently named ambassador for ADHD Australia, Kerwin talks openly about mental health and navigating life with ADHD, Dyslexia and PTSD. He’s overcome addiction and had 7 near death experiences to get to where he is, so it’s no wonder he calls his own podcast “Unstoppable”.
Kerwin has shared the stage with legendary names such as Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Mark Bouris, and Sir Alan Sugar to name a few.
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How do you stay productive when your calendar is full of unnecessary meetings and time wasting? In this Bite Size podcast Andrew and Angela share their tips to freeing up space in your diary to maximise your productivity and organise your life.
Angela Poon, StriveStronger Operations Director, flips the format and interviews Andrew on his view about all things work. Angela explores how Andrew manages being CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, runs his speaking and coaching practice andrewmay.com, as well as being the Mental Skills Coach for the Parramatta Eels; along with how he stays fit and healthy as the father of 4 energetic children!
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Psychological skills, or mental skills are tools for the mind. Just like putting a fitness program together to train the body to be healthy, fit, flexible and strong; you can do exactly the same for your brain. The primary goal of a mental skills program is to condition the mind and front load cognitive skills so that they can then be drawn upon when needed, under high levels of pressure.
Listen as Dr Nicola and I go into detail on 3 of the 12 Essential Mental Skills, and explore why mental health is not just about mental illness.
Dr Nicola Gates is a leading clinical neuropsychologist, neuroscience researcher, and best-selling author. She has worked in brain and cognitive health and well-being for over 25 years. Nicola is a leading speaker and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers.
You can find Nicola at her website.
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Andrew and Dr Tom have been working together for 17 years under 5 different business iterations, with a mutual interest and desire to bridge the gap between the science of human performance and the reality of the human experience.
In this Bite Sized portion Andrew and Dr Tom talk about long covid - what is it, how you can avoid it and if that fails, how to cope with the effects on your body.
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Ed Cowan is a former NSW, Tasmanian and Australian representative Cricketer. He is an author, podcaster, proud father, husband and friend. Ed has successfully made the transition from professional athlete to co-founding one of Australia’s most innovative environmentally sustainable businesses, Tripod Coffee.
Ed is a non-executive director at Cricket NSW and leads the Investment and Community Team at private investment firm TDM Growth Partners. He hosts the podcast series 'Scaling Up' which gives incredible insight into what it takes to scale a business to hundreds of millions in revenue.
You can find Ed at his LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram or at the TDM Growth Partners Website
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Kelsey Hutton is an Accredited Sports Dietitian based in Sydney, with a passion for learning and sharing her nutrition knowledge with athletes and motivated individuals. Kelsey has gained experience working in sport with the NSW Waratahs, Parramatta Eels, and GWS Giants, delivering a strong nutritional program to help players perform at their best.
In this episode Andrew and Kelsey discuss the impact of nutrition on not just your body but also your mind and how optimising the way you eat can lead to a massive boost in the quality of your life both in and out of work.
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Dr Suzy Green is recognised as Australia’s leading positive psychologist. She is the founder and CEO of the Positivity Institute, a positively deviant organisation dedicated to applying positive psych to life, work and school. Dr Suzy is an official ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and maintains a strong media profile appearing on TV, radio and print.
In this episode Andrew and Dr Suzy explore the differences between optimism and pessimism, the benefits of being more optimistic, optimism and energy levels, the 2nd wave of positive psychology, how humans have an inbuilt negativity bias, training optimism (yes – it can be trained!), the pros and cons of CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) vs ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and how optimism provides leaders with a competitive advantage.
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Angela Poon, StriveStronger Operations Director, flips the format and interviews Andrew on his view about all things work. Angela explores how Andrew manages being CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, runs his speaking and coaching practice andrewmay.com, as well as being the Mental Skills Coach for the Parramatta Eels; along with how he stays fit and healthy as the father of 4 energetic children!
Andrew, Angela and the StriveStronger team have been adapting a hybrid working model for years as a growing start-up. Listen in as they share strategies on how to stay productive and keep energy levels high, the 5 Big Rocks every person needs to have in their diary each week, and what elite sport teaches us about sustainable operating rhythms and planning regular periods of rest and restoration.
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Welcome to StriveStronger with Andrew May! In this short prelude your host Andrew May gives a short overview of what to expect in future episodes and when new episodes will be released.
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Andrew and Dr Tom have been working together for 17 years under 5 different business iterations, with a mutual interest and desire to bridge the gap between the science of human performance and the reality of the human experience.
Dr Tom has been studying all the research and science around COVID and has come up with some definite ways of reducing your risk of contracting COVID and what you can do to maintain your health during and after being infected. He has also been extensively looking into the emerging literature on "Long COVID" and how that has been affecting people both short and long term.
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