Performance Intelligence

Andrew May
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There's IQ. There's EQ. Introducing PQ. All things human performance with PQ founder, Andrew May, exploring 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.

  1. The Art of Big Picture Thinking & How to Spot Opportunities Others Miss | Rose Herceg

    1D AGO

    The Art of Big Picture Thinking & How to Spot Opportunities Others Miss | Rose Herceg

    Rose Herceg built her first business in her twenties. She’s led teams under pressure and shaped culture at the very top of Australian business. She takes risks most wouldn’t dare, spots opportunity where others see none, and somehow stays calm when everything is chaos. As President of WPP AUNZ, Rose Herceg sits at the helm of one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the region, shaping strategy and culture across Australia and New Zealand. Rose learned early that curiosity, grit, and a willingness to challenge the obvious give you an edge. Learn the lessons, instincts, and habits that keep her ahead—and how you might borrow a few for yourself. In this episode Andrew and Rose discuss: 1:45 Growing up as the child of Croatian immigrants and the challenges and triumphs of that life. 5:40 The value of having people who will push back and fostering an environment of healthy conflict. 12:15 The real money is on the edges of trends, not the middle and taking the fear of money away. 16:15 Bringing together unconventional businesses and how Rose regulates her energy and capacity. 20:40 The difference between having a bad day and a mental health episode and why being messy is ok. 24:30 Losing is where the real learnings are and taking the losses on yourself and sharing the successes with your team. 29:50 Why we link failure to shame and not defining your success on the job you do, but rather who you are. 34:20 Make sure you’re able to step away from time to time and be sure to fall in love with yourself before anyone else. 39:40 Rose losing a million dollars on her first business, being too early in the digital content space, and when Rose felt at her most vulnerable. 46:00 Rose’s dad’s philosophy of just keep moving forward, and why Rose doesn’t like the word entrepreneur. 49:50 What drives Rose at WPP and where Rose sees herself in 5 years.  54:30 Will Rose start another business and what Rose thinks is driving the younger generation. You can find Rose at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-herceg-025982bb/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    1 hr

  2. 4D AGO

    Bite Size: What a Performance Psychologist Knows About Fear | Dr Scott Goldman

    Fear isn’t weakness. It’s wiring. Your brain can’t tell the difference between a boardroom and a battlefield. A tough conversation can trigger the same survival response as a physical threat. Performance psychologist Dr Scott Goldman explains why so many of our fears are rooted in primal instincts — and why they feel so intense, even when our lives aren’t actually at risk. When you understand what your nervous system is really doing, you stop fighting fear… and start working with it. Listen to the full conversation at #147.Learn more about AIQ: https://aiq.team/ Connect with Dr Scott Goldman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgoldmanphd/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    14 min
  3. 169 The Science of Hardiness & Why Resilience Isn’t Enough | Dr Paul Taylor

    FEB 11

    169 The Science of Hardiness & Why Resilience Isn’t Enough | Dr Paul Taylor

    Face challenges the way your toughest opponent would. Dr Paul Taylor, expert in hardiness, shows how hardiness isn’t just a trait - it’s a mindset, a practice, and a way to confront life’s most difficult moments. He shares how he approached open-heart surgery like going into battle, found mindfulness in a simple morning walk, and trains attention and resilience as essential life skills. Paul also explains why most resilience programs fall short, why wellbeing is both physical and psychological, and why medication is often the least effective way to manage depression. If you want to face life’s toughest challenges without breaking, this is the mindset you need. 1:55 Paul needed hardiness to face serious heart problems, treating them as a worthy challenge and drawing on his lifelong training in resilience. 7:30 Approaching surgery like going into battle, confronting mortality, and choosing how to respond to life’s toughest moments. 13:50 Finding mindfulness in a simple morning walk and using small rituals to strengthen the mind. 16:30 Advice on attention control, including insights for Andrew’s arm injury and daily focus. 25:00 The science of hardiness—why it’s not an outcome but a way to navigate challenges. 29:30 Why many resilience programs fall short and what actually builds mental toughness. 32:00 Paul’s new book on hardiness, and why wellbeing is both physical and psychological. 35:30 Why medication is often the least effective way to address depression. 41:35 How normal human emotions have been over-medicated, and how Paul trains hardiness instead. 51:15 Pushing limits after surgery: doing 10 squats the morning after open-heart surgery to reclaim strength. 55:00 Applying hardiness in rehab and everyday challenges. You can find Dr Paul at his website: https://www.paultaylor.biz/or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/Buy a copy of Dr Paul's new book: https://www.paultaylor.biz/books Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    1h 2m

  4. FEB 8

    Bite Size: How to Lead with Questions, Not Answers | Michael Bevan & Jake Trbojevic

    The best coaches don’t always give answers. They ask questions that make you think differently about yourself, your game, and the moment you’re in. Aussie cricket legend, Michael Bevan, reflects on the coaching lessons he’s picked up over decades at the highest level — and why knowing what to ask, when to ask it, can be more powerful than any instruction. It’s a reminder that growth often starts with awareness, not advice. NRL star Jake Trbojevic then shares what it’s like to be on the receiving end of that approach. He explains how Bevan’s questions helped him break out of familiar patterns in training, play with more freedom, and open up more honestly within his team. A short listen on leadership, trust, and why the right question can change everything. You can find Bevo at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevo_michaelbevan/?hl=enYou can find Jake at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaketrbojevic/?hl=en Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    11 min
  5. 168 Training Readiness with Athletes & Business Professionals | Dr Lisa Martin

    FEB 4

    168 Training Readiness with Athletes & Business Professionals | Dr Lisa Martin

    Pressure doesn’t arrive politely. It doesn’t wait for confidence. It shows up when something matters. For sports psychologist Dr Lisa Martin, the work isn’t about removing pressure or silencing the mind. It’s about understanding what happens when the moment tightens — and staying available rather than overwhelmed. Through her work with elite athletes, including Ironman champion Ali Day, she’s seen how hypnosis, imagery, language, and expectation shape performance long before the moment arrives. The words used in preparation often become the voice people hear under pressure. Pressure doesn’t ask you to feel ready. It asks what you’ve trained. 2:00 Imagery with Ali Day & why language matters 10:00 Hypnosis, pain, and what’s misunderstood 17:00 What “being ready” really means — and why most people aren’t 22:00 Pressure as a storm: run from it or step into it 30:00 ACT vs CBT and why acceptance beats control 38:00 Working with negative thoughts, values, and simple frameworks 51:00 Why mental skills must be trained early — and simplified under pressure Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88llj5YVcO4&t=2s Find Dr Lisa Martin at: Level One Psychology — https://www.levelonepsychology.com/ LinkedIn — https://au.linkedin.com/in/lisa-martin-phd-506067a Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    1h 5m

  6. FEB 1

    Bite Size: What a Doctor Sees Behind the Scenes of Touring Life | Dr Bill Anseline

    Life on tour looks glamorous from the outside. On the inside, it can be lonely, exhausting, and unforgiving. In this Bite Size from episode #154, Dr Bill Anseline shares why he built Hemisphere — a business designed to support touring musicians when their bodies and minds are under the most pressure. From the long nights to the constant travel, Dr Bill explains what artists really need on the road, and why “leaving nobody behind” isn’t just a value, but a non-negotiable. This is a short but powerful insight into purpose-led work, mental health, and looking after people when the spotlight is on. You can find Dr Bill at his website:https://drbillanseline.com.au/Follow Dr Bill on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drbillanseline/?hl=en Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    13 min
  7. 167 Mental Reset Techniques that Improve Productivity & Performance | Andrew May

    JAN 28

    167 Mental Reset Techniques that Improve Productivity & Performance | Andrew May

    Most people believe peak performance comes from pushing harder, longer, and faster. The science says the opposite. Your brain was never designed for nonstop focus. The highest performers don’t grind, they reset. Mental Skills Coach, Andrew May (Wallabies, Sea Eagles, Tim Tszyu), breaks down why productivity works in waves, not willpower, and why mental resets are fundamentally different from mindfulness. It explores how short, strategic pauses protect performance rather than interrupt it, and how even 30 seconds can change the state of your nervous system. From controlling an amygdala hijack to using breath, music, and vision to reset your brain under pressure, this is a reframe of rest as a performance skill,  not a weakness. This isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about learning how to reset before everything unravels. 1:30 The science of mental resets, how they differ from mindfulness, and why we work best in waves 4:15 Why resets protect performance (and the power of micro-recovery) 7:45 The 30-second reset: breath, music, and state change 11:20 Visual resets: covering the eyes and panoramic vision 15:30 Amygdala hijack — and how to regain control 18:30 Common reset mistakes and why progress beats perfection Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    26 min

  8. JAN 25

    Bite Size: How to See Opportunities Everyone Else Misses | Mike Cron

    Most teams double down when things stall. More drills. More meetings. More effort. Mike Cron (one of world rugby's most successful coaches) did the opposite. Instead of searching for answers inside his own sport, he started borrowing from others: different games, different pressures, different ways of thinking about performance. This bite size episode is about learning how to see what others miss. If you’re responsible for people, results, or momentum - this will change how you think about improvement.  Learn more about Mike here: https://www.mikecroncoaching.co.nz/   Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

    12 min
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There's IQ. There's EQ. Introducing PQ. All things human performance with PQ founder, Andrew May, exploring 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.

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  • Creator
    Andrew May
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    393
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Performance Intelligence
  • Show Website
    Performance Intelligence

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