Performance Intelligence Top 2 of 2025: Inside the Mind of CEO of Australia's Biggest Bank | Matt Comyn
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 influenced his leadership. He also reflects on the impact of Can4Cancer, now surpassing $20M raised for cancer prevention.
2:35 Growing up and his biggest influence
9:25 From deficit to skills-based thinking
15:30 The 5 executive metrics that matter
21:30 Resetting attention between meetings
27:45 Weekly training routine
31:30 The toughest moments as CEO
33:00 Lessons from six years leading CBA
38:00 Why corporate life is fragile
40:45 Managing ambivalence
44:20 Starting Can4Cancer
46:40 Pride in its growth
49:00 Lessons from Anthony Seibold
52:40 What Tim Tszyu taught him about discipline
55:00 The next 10–15 years
You can find Matt at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcomyn/
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