Performance Intelligence

Andrew May

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

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    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.

    1 giờ 2 phút
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    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 phút
  3. 168 Training Readiness with Athletes & Business Professionals | Dr Lisa Martin

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    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.

    1 giờ 5 phút
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    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 phút
  5. 167 Mental Reset Techniques that Improve Productivity & Performance | Andrew May

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    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 phút
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    Top Ep of 2025: The Art of Teaching, Coaching, and Building a Winning Team | Anthony Seibold

    Want to build a high performing team? Look no further than Anthony Seibold, Head Coach of the NRL's Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. With his extensive background as a professional player and university educator, along with coaching experience at the highest levels, Seibold offers a unique perspective on team dynamics and success. 2:15 Growing up, role models, and being the “buck stops here” person 5:15 Early rugby, teaching as plan B, and pre-professional play 11:15 Teaching teachers, note-taking habits, and Melbourne Storm coaching 16:30 Craig Bellamy’s influence, imposter syndrome, and South Sydney success 22:45 Rabbitohs finals, moving to Brisbane Broncos, and early mental skills lessons 28:00 Integrating mental skills with training, mistakes, and accountability 39:30 Working under Eddie Jones, coaching improvements, and resilience 46:45 Teachers making top NRL coaches, Doug Lemov, and giving effective feedback 54:00 Checking understanding, chasing multiple goals, and corporate coaching applications 1:00:30 Turn-and-talk method, note-taking, and personal wellbeing 1:10:30 Club reflections, public scrutiny, and next-level leadership 1:17:30 Reverse engineering world-class teams, program integration, and celebrating others 1:22:40 Podcast reflections, advice to younger self, and passion for mental skills Connect with Anthony: LinkedIn | Manly Sea Eagles | Doug Lemov Book 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 giờ 33 phút
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    Bite Size: What Grief Teaches You About Survival | Christina 'BC' Sy

    What keeps you going when life takes everything from you? Christina “BC” Sy shares what it means to keep showing up after the unimaginable. After losing both of her children, her world didn’t just change — it shattered. Hear how survival became a daily decision, why grief never truly disappears, and how learning to live alongside pain became the only way forward. This isn’t about “moving on.” It’s about choosing to keep going — one day at a time — when the unthinkable has already happened. If you’re struggling with grief or thoughts of self-harm, you are not alone. Help is available: Lifeline Australia (24/7): 13 11 14Beyond Blue (24/7): 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline (if supporting children): 1800 55 1800Reaching out is a sign of strength. Support is there when you need it. Learn more about BC and Sports Jam here: https://www.joinsportsjam.org/  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.

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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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