What happens when elite athletes need elite mental skills? Enter Dr Scott Goldman - sports psychologist to some of the world’s top teams including the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Andrew and Scott explore what it takes to shape a winning mindset, how team culture is re-built every season, and the lessons learned from locker rooms that don’t lie. From overcoming fear conditioning to coaching through chaos, Dr Scott unpacks the psychology behind performance under pressure, why social media ...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 30 min
What happens when a team trains for success but doesn't plan for failure? In this Bite Size from episode #140, world-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais reflects on one of the toughest moments of his career — the Seattle Seahawks' heartbreaking Super Bowl loss. Michael shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how that single moment sent shockwaves through the team, mentally and emotionally. His biggest lesson? If you only prepare for winning, the cost of failure can be devast...
Jul 20, 2025•14 min
Prof Adam Nicholls reveals how imagery — the simple act of visualising success — can unlock real, measurable performance gains. Your brain doesn’t always know the difference between imagining and doing — meaning when used correctly, mental imagery can trigger physical responses, sharpen focus, and help athletes execute under pressure. Adam and Andrew share behind-the-scenes stories of athletes who’ve made imagery a core part of their training — and how this mental tool has been the difference be...
Jul 16, 2025•12 min
Andrew May breaks down one of the most overlooked yet critical factors of modern leadership: Leadership Capacity. Forget the outdated grind culture - today’s best leaders know it’s not just about pushing harder, it’s about expanding your internal capacity so you can lead with energy, clarity, and resilience — even under pressure. Andrew shares where the concept of leadership capacity comes from, how he’s seen it transform high performers, and why building a bigger “capacity vessel” is the antido...
Jul 13, 2025•15 min
High Performance Coach, Dan Haesler, reveals why sometimes the best way to evolve your team is to bring in an outsider. Whether it’s athletes from other sports or experts outside your industry, a fresh perspective can uncover blind spots and fast-track growth. Dan also shares a rare look behind the scenes at the Penrith Panthers, including how he’s helped players develop mental recovery strategies and why the team isn’t afraid to break the mould when it comes to building mental resilience. You c...
Jul 09, 2025•11 min
After more than 10 appearances resisting the hype, Dr Tom finally admits coffee might deserve some love - especially when it comes to your gut. In this Bite Size from episode #131, we unpack the surprising ways your morning brew could actually benefit the gut microbiome and, by extension, your overall health (yes, in moderation!). Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceint...
Jul 06, 2025•13 min
Change doesn’t happen by accident - it happens when you understand how behaviour actually works. In this solo episode, Andrew May breaks down science-backed frameworks that simplify change and help you create lasting results. You’ll learn: ✔ Why most people struggle to stick with change (and how to avoid it) ✔ BJ Fogg’s Behaviour Change MAP (Motivation + Ability + Prompt) explained ✔ How to use Habit Stacking to make new behaviours feel automatic ✔ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to...
Jul 02, 2025•40 min
Share your story! We invite listeners of the podcast to share how they've applied the concepts, strategies, and lessons from our podcast to their everyday lives. Whether you’re enhancing productivity, improving decision-making, or fostering better relationships, we want to hear how Performance Intelligence (PQ) has impacted you. In this episode, Ryan Shepheard shares his passion for the intersection of performance in sports and education, offering valuable insights into his journey. Ryan served ...
Jun 29, 2025•16 min
Wearables claim to know your every move, but are they actually helping you recover? Dr Shona Halson is a renowned expert in sports science and recovery strategies. We get into the nitty gritty of the science and real life strategies you need on Performance Intelligence. Invest time to listen to this episode and you’ll hear: -If screen time can ever count as real recovery -The truth about wearables -How VR and AI are reshaping the recovery game -Why leaders and coaches need recovery just as much ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Discover the surprising power of vulnerability in leadership as Martin Sheppard shares the moment that reshaped his approach to leading teams. With insights from former NSW Premier Mike Baird, this episode dives into why every team member brings something unique—and how great leaders unlock that potential. Packed with real stories and actionable advice, it’s a must-listen for anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. Connect with Martin at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marti...
Jun 22, 2025•13 min
Why do most corporate presentations suck? 🤔 We sat down with one of Australia's leading Presentation Coaches, Tony Bulmer, to rip apart everything you think you know about a great presentation. Invest time to listen to this episode and you'll hear: - How to cut your prep time in HALF by focusing on messaging FIRST. - How to embrace your nerves and turn them into power! - The 5 simple steps to deliver a seriously good presentation. - Why storytelling is key to building rapport with your audience...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Josh Piterman was the leading actor in some of broadways biggest theatre shows In this Bite Size from episode #129 Josh shares his experience of imposter syndrome and how how he was able to eventually redirect it his after years of performing on the biggest stages in the world. Josh also shares the nerve-wracking story of his voice giving out in what was at the time his biggest on stage performance yet. Josh walks us through what he went through in his mind and how he was able to stop catastroph...
Jun 15, 2025•14 min
Work futurist, author, and speaker. Andrea Clarke is an expert in helping leaders and learners navigate the complexities of change and build future-ready mindsets. With a fascinating background as a former television news reporter and foreign correspondent in Washington, D.C., she brings a unique perspective to her work. Through writing, foresight reports, and keynotes, Andrea guides people to engage with signals, anticipate disruption, and shape intentional futures. Andrea is author of the glob...
Jun 11, 2025•54 min
In this Bite Size from episode #137 Andrew and Dr Tom talk about why recent studies have shown that not only is sitting not good for your health but it has a very similar effect on mortality rates as smoking over long periods of time. Dr Tom also explains that not only is this effect limited to sitting but lying down for long periods can have a similar effect, including when you sleep! You can find the resource mentioned by Dr Tom here: https://app.box.com/s/vjd3uan18inklqvli17cz0digud1tmam Use ...
Jun 08, 2025•15 min
Lisa Alexander is one of Australia’s greatest sports coaches. From leading the Australian Diamonds to global netball impact, this isn't just about netball; it's a masterclass in coaching and leadership. Hear Lisa's journey, from her early coaching days to achieving an 81% win rate with the Diamonds, winning gold at the Commonwealth Games and World Cup. In this episode Andrew and Lisa discuss: 00:20 Lisa is one of the most underrated coaches in Australia, having a chip on your shoulder and the be...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr
In this Bite Size from episode #92 Bonnie Hancock talks about how she was able to leverage vulnerability with her support crew and friends to keep herself sane and safe on her paddle around Australia 100km out from the shore by sharing when she was scared or in pain and needed some help. Bonnie also talks about how she has used multi-sensory imagery since she was a child to prepare herself for big iron woman events and how she was able to adapt those skills on her world record breaking paddle to...
Jun 01, 2025•15 min
4 keynotes in a 24-hour period that included over 2,000 attendees, four client industries, across three states. That kind of sprint could leave most people feeling flat, fractured, and f’ing broken. At Performance Intelligence we up-skill elite athletes, sporting teams and people employed in high-stakes environments to perform in key moments, when it matters most – and last week was Andrew's turn to put these science-based tools (and a few decades of experience) into practice. "We don’t rise to ...
May 28, 2025•53 min
Menopause is impacting your sleep. Prof Walsh reveals how the hormonal shifts and other physiological changes during this life stage can significantly disrupt sleep quality. In this episode, we delve into the challenges of researching menopause and sleep, exploring why it's a relatively under-researched area. Professor Walsh details his work with elite athletes, demonstrating how simple bedroom adjustments—like temperature control and the use of earplugs—can dramatically improve sleep consistenc...
May 25, 2025•12 min
Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world’s leading high-performance psychologists with an obsession about the relationship between the mind and human performance. His clients include the US Olympic beach volleyball team, Olympic athletes, NBA players, Formula 1 racing, Felix Baumgartner (jumping from space as part of Red Bull Stratos) and for 9 years he partnered with Coach Pete Carroll at the Seattle Seahawks, helping them to an NFL Superbowl Championship in 2014. Michael’s Business, Finding Mas...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In this Bite Size from episode #113 ultra marathon runner Sean Bell talks about the unusual diet he had to adopt on the run around Australia and why that played a part in the nausea he felt on the entire run. Sean also elaborates on how he was able to keep going mentally by using his why, in this case raising money for sick kids and how he found himself doing a form of moving meditation to keep his mind occupied in the many hours of the run. You can find Sean at his Instagram: https://www.instag...
May 18, 2025•11 min
With nearly 3 decades of experience at KPMG, Martin has mastered the art of merging governance with innovation, all while stressing the importance of being "MatchFit" and creating "Leadership Capacity" - a holistic approach that combines physical and mental readiness for peak performance. "In terms of leadership, I'm not a big emailer and I'm not a big meeting requester...I think true leadership is actually knocking over and getting things out of the way and empowering other people..." In this e...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 32 min
In this Bite Size from episode #109 Dr Alan Thompson talks about the future of the education industry worldwide and how the AI revolution has changed the way teachers and academics work when students can have an essay written for them in seconds. Dr Alan also talks a bit about how he doesn't have all the answers to the future AI can lead us to and anyone claiming they do is either lying to you or wrong. You can find Alan at his Website: https://lifearchitect.ai/ Subscribe to his newsletter: http...
May 11, 2025•10 min
An inspiring story that begins not in a boardroom, but in the most unexpected of places: a fruit and vegetable aisle. We delve into the incredible journey of Can4Cancer, a Commbank employee-driven initiative that has raised a staggering $20 million for vital cancer research! Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) is one of the largest banks in Australia with over 48,000 employees. We hear from a range of people making this dream come to life from the CEO of Commbank Matt Comyn, to the researc...
May 07, 2025•55 min
In this Bite Size from episode #128 Manly Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold shares some of his teaching techniques that he employs during training sessions to ensure that the knowledge he is giving out has been received and not immediately forgotten. Seibs also gives an example of a simple method you can use in any meeting to help embed the learning with the turn and talk, simply getting people to partner up and discuss one or two things that were just talked about to further solidify the kn...
May 04, 2025•11 min
Dr Tom is back this week discussing the science of walking and the impact of sedentary behavior on our health. Join Andrew and Dr. Tom as they delve into the dangers of sedentary behavior and discuss whether sitting truly is the new smoking. As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and a Wellbeing and Performance Coach, Dr. Tom Buckley is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines his personal experiences with cutting-edge research, making complex topics accessible and relatable...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this Bite Size from episode #118 Andrew delivers a live keynote and shares one of the main revelations and missing links he has had from his 20 years working with people’s bodies and minds: energy. Andrew also talks about how many of us are missing the recovery our bodies and minds need to be able to perform at our peak when we need to and how important quality recovery is to creating that energy. Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested ...
Apr 27, 2025•19 min
In this Bite Size from episode #117 Andrew and Angela walk us through the way they create authentic connections by being on purpose and how that has helped them win clients and create long term positive relationships. Andrew and Ange also explain the idea of narrowing focus in their business using an example of a GP vs a specialist, with the GP being open to all comers and having many patients and a specialist having a shorter patient list but people are willing to pay them a lot more money for ...
Apr 23, 2025•12 min
In this Bite Size from episode #84 Geoff Coombes talks about how he would start a movement in today’s isolated society. By having a clear purpose for the movement and being as authentic as you can you can attract people to your cause and have them stick around and really believe in what you are trying to do. Geoff and Andrew also discuss the loneliness epidemic in Australia with a staggering 3/5 men feeling lonely and why opening up and being vulnerable with those around ytou is one of the key w...
Apr 20, 2025•12 min
In this Bite Size from episode #116 Andrew and Dr Tom discuss the 5 different heart rate zones and why knowing which zone you are in when exercising can help you optimise your movement and exercise time. Dr Tom also talks about why you don’t want to always be in the top of zone 5 for all your exercise and you are much better sitting in the middle zones not only for your fitness but also your overall health and wellbeing. Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruit...
Apr 16, 2025•16 min
In this Bite Size from episode #127 Emma Seppala explains the idea behind her new book sovereign and what it can look like to live a sovereign life in the constant turmoil and upheaval of modern life where now more than ever a resilient mind is key to a happy life. Emma also talks about some of her experience since becoming what she would consider sovereign and how it has led to her feeling more alive than ever before. You can find Emma at her Website: https://www.emmaseppala.com/ Find Emmas's C...
Apr 13, 2025•15 min
