Performance Intelligence with Andrew May Andrew May

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:
4:00 What 'Little Matt' was like growing up, his biggest inspiration is his mum, and reflecting on the journey so far.
10:30 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.
16:40 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.
22:20 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.
29:30 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.
34:15 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.
43:30 Lessons learnt from the banking Royal Commission and navigating this
45:42 Balancing the 'See Saw of Ambivalence' and finding the balance between not being satisfied and gratitude.
46:45 Matt’s pride in seeing how much Can4Cancer has grown, his role in starting/supporting this event, and celebrating the 10 year anniversary this year
54:25 What drives Matt’s curiosity and what he has learned from his 'bromance' with Manly Sea Eagles head coach, Anthony Seibold
56:15 Why Matt thinks boxer Tim Tszyu is one of the most dedicated people he has ever met, and being impressed by Tim’s dedication and obsession towards hard work
58:00 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/

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In this Bite Size from episode #39 purpose coach Richard Burton outlines his method of how he helps others find their purpose, SIM. Richard explains why finding your strengths, interests and motivations is key to figuring out what your purpose is.
Richard and Andrew also talk about some of their own experience in finding their own purposes and how they have adapted it over time. Richard explains how your purpose is not a fixed thing and that it can change and adapt over time.
You can find Richard at the InnerZone: http://innerzone.com.au/
                                            or myDesign Education: https://www.mydesigneducation.com.au/
                                            or his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/innerzone/

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Luke Hannan is one of Australia’s leading Professional Conference and Event MCs, who lives and breathes the value of meaningful communication. Catch Luke's infectious energy as he chats with Andrew and Angela Poon about the basics of communication, meticulous preparation, in-depth research, and training the ability to remain calm and handle any situation that arises.
With over 450 successful events under his belt, Luke has captivated audiences from leading companies like Westpac, Google, and IBM. 
With a background in banking and finance, Luke brings a wealth of experience to his craft. Luke lives in Sydney with his wife and 3 children, and he loves trail running, playing the piano, and motorsport.
"If you decide you're going to do something...you ARE. Not you're becoming. From that moment on..."I was a professional MC" it's not "I am aiming to become one, I am one!" This is my identity now..."
In this episode Andrew, Angela and Luke discuss:
5:45 Why Luke loves communication so much, why people fail at communicating effectively and Luke’s 3 pillars of communication.
10:00 The value of good communication, to jazz hands or to not jazz hands and going for a run to burn off energy before a presentation.
13:00 Getting nervous and changing your state before a presentation, how Luke grew up loving to talk and how that led him to where he is now and how to recover control over an audience.
17 How to get people’s attention when they don’t want to give it, the importance of holding a pause and Luke using a poem as an opening monologue at an event.
20:45 The importance of planning ahead for a live event, taking notes in the sauna and the shower and building rehearsals into your daily routine.
25:35 Tips for those that get nervous presenting live, realising that live presentations aren’t about you and speaking is a journey where you never stop improving.
33:00 Getting gradual exposure to live presenting, finding out why you are the one presenting and not relying on slides.
40:30 Watching your footage back to review, coming to terms with your own unconscious competence and using your nerve memory, not your muscle memory.
47:30 Ange’s story of going off script and trying to be Andrew in a webinar, what Ange learned from that experience and Andrew having to shift his mindset when he started at KPMG.
1:00:00 The importance of getting into flow when you present, Ange’s continual improvement in presentations and looking back on your negative experiences as positive influences.
1:07:05 Why storytelling is a valuable tool that can be hard to pull off, about half of all storytelling bombing and an example of one of Luke’s live presentations.
1:14:30 Luke’s story of how he decided to become an MC, learning to harness his ADHD growing up and the magic of sitting back and saying less.
Find Luke at his Website: https://lukehannan.com.au/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukehannan
Learn more about Andrew at www.andrewmay.com

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In this Bite Size from episode #45 Andrew and Dr Tom Buckley discuss some of the research around the use of cold water and its potential effects on the body. Dr Tom talks about how cold water therapy is still in its research infancy and doesn’t have any conclusive evidence proving or disproving its validity at this point in time.
Dr Tom and Andrew also explain a bit about why using animals in research can be deeply flawed if you expect to get the same results in humans, as well as giving a little bit of their knowledge on brown fat vs white fat and the effects cold water can have in relation to it.

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A professional Ironwoman since 17 years of age, Bonnie Hancock paddled a surf ski 12,700 km around the Australian coastline in 2022, setting multiple world records and facing unimaginable challenges along the way.
Listen to Andrew and Bonnie talk about:• The pivotal moment when Bonnie made the decision to paddle around Australia• Insights on overcoming fear and embracing failure, with eye-opening experiences confronting sharks and treacherous conditions• The importance of accountability and building a world-class support network to achieve super ambitious goals• Anecdotes from Bonnie's oceanic adventures and moments of profound self-discovery• Strategies for remaining calm under pressure and maintaining focus amidst life's unpredictable challenges

3:00 Bonnie growing up in God’s country by the beach, being inspired by iron woman athletes and helping your kids disconnect from technology.
13:30 Using vulnerability as a super power, learning to remain calm 100km out from the shore and Bonnie using every skill at her disposal when paddling around Australia.
20:15 Bonnie’s visualisation techniques she has used since childhood, doing something unique to get an unseen advantage and how to get over being nervous.
26:00 Why paddle around Australia, Bonnies biggest inspirations, and the strain on her marriage that the paddle caused.
34:30 What Bonnie would do differently if given another chance, finding it difficult to talk to her husband after a day of paddling and what it could have looked like from her husband’s perspective.
39:45 Moments when Bonnie thought she might die on the paddle, pushing through to the 1 month mark of the paddle before thinking about giving up and the mental side of ultra endurance athletes.
47:15 How Bonnie raised the money to fund the paddle, being brave enough to put yourself out there and some key lessons to break your routine.
55:55 Bonnies amazing crew, the ugly and messy side of the paddle and having to deal with regular appearances from sharks.
1:10:00 The beauty coming in hand in hand with the fear, craving normality while on the paddle and how Bonnie felt when she got back onto land.
1:18:45 What’s next for Bonnie, what she talks about in her keynotes and loving the lessons she has learned along the way.
You can find Bonnie at her Website: https://www.bonniehancock.com/Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hancock-0a03a0217/
Follow Bonnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/?hl=enOr at her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.hancock.54

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In this Bite Size from episode #80 Dr Amantha Imber talks about how she runs her business from a mindset of always approaching the next task or the next challenge as opposed to running away from a problem. Andrew also chimes in and explains how he has shifted his mindset to something similar after starting his career with an avoidant mindset and all the benefits that has brought him.
Andrew and Amantha also discuss what it is that drives them and how they are guilty of not always practising what they preach, but are able to fall back on that when they find themselves getting too out of control.
You can find Dr Amantha at her Website: https://www.amantha.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=auBuy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363 

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