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Performance Intelligence

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

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10:59

Bite Size: Still “On” After Work? Here's How to...

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2026/03/08

Most leaders know how to ramp up for performance. Far fewer know how to switch off. Operating at full speed all day without deliberately down-regulating keeps the brain and body in a prolonged stress state - impairing decision-making, recovery and next-day performance.Andrew May (Mental Skills Coach to the Wallabies) explains why the ability to shift gears is a critical leadership skill, particularly for those operating under constant cognitive load.He also shares a simple breathing

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78:24

The Hidden 10%: How Culture Unlocks High Performance...

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2026/03/04

A leadership team with top-tier talent, strong strategy, and capital behind it still misses targets. Engagement scores drift. Execution stalls. On paper, nothing is wrong. In reality, the environment is misaligned.That gap between capability and consistent performance is where culture either compounds results or quietly erodes them.Aaron Walsh, Head of Culture, Leadership and Mental Performance at the Rajasthan Royals and former Mental Skills coach with the Chiefs, has spent his career

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9:26

Bite Size: The Reality of Leading Australia’s Largest...

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2026/03/01

Most people want the title of CEO but very few want the weight that comes with it. When you’re at the head of Australia’s largest bank, Commbank, there’s no hiding. No delegation of ultimate responsibility. Sometimes that means sitting alone at night reading a 600-page document because if your name is on it...you own it.In this Bite Size, Matt Comyn shares what leadership actually feels like at that level. The pressure. The self-doubt. The constant balancing act when expectations — external

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64:26

The Longevity Advantage and How to Live a 100 Year...

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2026/02/25

You don’t drift into longevity. You build it...or you erode it. Most people think living longer is about genetics or luck. The data says otherwise. Where you live matters. But what you do daily matters more.Mental Skills Coach, Andrew May, and Longevity Rsearcher Dr Tom Buckley break down what actually determines how long and how well you live.From blue zones to biological age, from the pivotal impact of your 40s to the supplements Dr Tom genuinely backs, this is a sharp look at the habits

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12:09

Bite Size: Train Your Nervous System Like an Olympian...

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2026/02/22

What if calm isn’t something you’re born with — but something you can train?When the pressure hits, most people try to think their way through it. But breathwork expert Nam Baldwin argues that high performance starts in the body. Calm is not a vague mindset or a lucky personality trait. It’s a physical and neurological state — and it’s the foundation that elite performers rely on when everything is on the line.From Olympic sport to high-stakes business moments, the ability to deliberately

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60:22

The Art of Big Picture Thinking & How to Spot...

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2026/02/18

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

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14:10

Bite Size: What a Performance Psychologist Knows...

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2026/02/15

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

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62:25

The Science of Hardiness & Why Resilience Isn’t...

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2026/02/11

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

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11:28

Bite Size: How to Lead with Questions, Not Answers |...

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2026/02/08

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

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65:13

Training Readiness with Athletes & Business...

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2026/02/04

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

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12:32

Bite Size: What a Doctor Sees Behind the Scenes of...

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2026/02/01

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

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25:57

Mental Reset Techniques that Improve Productivity &...

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2026/01/28

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

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11:56

Bite Size: How to See Opportunities Everyone Else...

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2026/01/25

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

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Top Ep of 2025: The Art of Teaching, Coaching, and...

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2026/01/21

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,

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Bite Size: What Grief Teaches You About Survival |...

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2026/01/18

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

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61:18

Top 2 of 2025: Inside the Mind of CEO of Australia's...

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2026/01/14

A rare look inside the life and mindset of Matt Comyn, CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. From being raised by a single mother to leading one of Australia’s largest companies, Matt’s journey is built on resilience, discipline, and an extraordinary work ethic.A serious student of psychology and human performance, Matt shares how he trains his body and mind, the performance strategies and wearable data he relies on, the coaches who’ve shaped his thinking, and how science has

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14:39

Bite Size: The Creatine Claims Everyone’s Getting...

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2026/01/11

Everyone’s talking about creatine — but do you actually know what it does to your body and brain?Dr Tom Buckley cuts through the noise around one of the most hyped supplements in wellbeing right now. No trends, no influencers — just what the science actually says.What does creatine really do inside the body? How does it affect brain function and performance? Who can it help (and who it won’t)?This is about making smarter decisions with your health — backed by evidence, not hype.Find Dr Tom

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67:28

Top 3 of 2025: The Science of Gut Microbiome and how...

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2026/01/07

Fecal transplants, coffee, and probiotics - dive into the groundbreaking research shaping our understanding of gut health! Dr. Tom Buckley joins the Performance Intelligence Podcast to share the latest insights and reveal what truly works for a healthy microbiome.As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and specialising in Precision Medicine, Dr. Tom is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines personal experience with cutting-edge research, making complex topics

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Bite Size: Why More Hours Won’t Fix Your Leadership...

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2026/01/04

Do you feel constantly under the pump — or quietly burned out at work?CEO Melissa Decker changed the inside of her organisation after stepping back to rethink how her team actually works. The result wasn’t working harder — it was working with more energy, clarity, and intention.Hear the practical shifts her leadership team made, why productivity often drops when pressure rises, and the one action Melissa believes everyone should start immediately to protect their energy, lift performance,

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60:08

Top 4 of 2025: No. 1 Surf Lifesaving Athlete on...

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2025/12/31

Ali Day is one of the world’s top Ironman athletes - but this isn’t about medals. It’s about the mindset, habits, and grit that push humans past their limits. Ali breaks down the people who shaped him, the mental tools that rewired his approach, and the moments that tested him like never before.Behind the scenes, he reveals the visualisation and hypnosis tools that changed everything—imagining entire races in brutal detail, scripting every move, and rehearsing every scenario in his

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