Performance Intelligence

Most of us have grown up believing that sickness is just something that “happens to us.” A diagnosis. A body that went wrong. A bit of bad luck.But what if that’s not the full story?In this bite-size conversation from Episode #95, former cancer researcher turned nutritionist Matty Lansdown shares what he learned after years inside hospital labs: we were treating symptoms, not causes. And the more he looked, the clearer it became—the body isn’t broken. It’s responding.This is the story of what happens when you step out of the system you were trained to trust… and begin to see the intelligence of the human body in a completely different way. Nature doesn’t make mistakes. But sometimes we misunderstand the message. You can find Matty at his Website: https://mattylansdown.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdownListen to Matty's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-not-get-sick-and-die/id1450212088 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/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.

On paper, Forward Ability Support was thriving. But behind the metrics, people were exhausted.CEO Melissa Decker knew success isn’t just hitting targets: it’s sustaining energy, focus, and wellbeing. Mel shares how a 5-month Leadership Capacity Program with Performance Intelligence helped her team recharge, regain resilience, and perform at their best without burning out.This is the story of real people, with real pressure, and real transformation.In this episode Andrew, Ange and Melissa discuss:1:50 The challenges the FAS team were facing after running red hot for a long period of time.6:20 What is Leadership Capacity and the program Performance Intelligence ran to increase the Leadership Capacity of FAS staff.11:35 Tapping in to the competitive spirit of the staff to increase their daily physical movement.14:30 The work that FAS does to change lives and how Mel found herself as the CEO of such a purpose driven company.20:00 The results the FAS leadership team achieved and what some of the key leaders had to say about the program.32:20 What Mel would recommend others in her situation do and what Mel thinks her teams key takeaways were.36:40 How to keep the post-program momentum going.Find out more about Forward Ability Support: https://fas.org.au/You can find Mel at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cataniamelissa/ 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/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.

Professor Vincent Walsh, a leading brain researcher and neuroscience professor, dives into the intricacies of sleep and its profound impact on cognition. He debunks the myth of biohacking sleep, revealing why shortcuts can be harmful. Vincent explains the crucial stages of sleep and their roles in memory and learning, emphasizing early deep sleep and late REM phases. The conversation highlights the true costs of poor sleep habits and why embracing natural sleep cycles is essential for optimal brain function.

In this discussion, Dr. Tom Buckley, an Associate Professor and expert in exercise physiology from Sydney University, dives into the science behind creatine. He clarifies how creatine works and its role in boosting physical and cognitive performance. They explore the benefits for older adults, its effects on muscle gain, and how it may aid cognition, especially under sleep deprivation. Dr. Buckley also addresses safe usage, effective dosing strategies, and the intriguing relationship between creatine and caffeine.

How do you stay calm when everything’s on the line? In this Bite Size from episode #143, Andrea Clarke recalls the moment her dad’s small plane stalled at 9,000 ft with her and her sisters on board—and how his incredible composure and quick thinking saved the day.Connect with Andrea:You can find Andrea at her website: https://www.andreaclarke.com.au/Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaclarke2020 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/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.

Some questions don’t have easy answers. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does tragedy strike the lives of those who least deserve it?Christina Sy, also known as BC, knows the answer in a way most of us can’t imagine. In 2017, she lost her two children and their father in a single devastating moment.In this exclusive interview, BC shares:The moments that almost broke her - and what got her throughHow she chose not just to survive, but to live fully againTurning grief into purpose through Join Sports Jam, a community built on legacy, connection, movement, and joyThe lessons her heartbreak taught her about resilience, love, and choosing lifeThis is not a story of tragedy. It’s a story of what we do next.00:00 – 04:00 – The call that shattered BC's world. 04:00 – 09:00 – Facing impossible choices at the hospital. 09:00 – 12:00 – Uncovering domestic violence and the full scope of loss. 12:00 – 27:00 – Learning the tragedy was not an accident... 27:00 – 38:00 – Choosing survival every day despite trauma. 38:00 – 49:57 – Rediscovering joy and movement through dance and SportsJam 49:57 – 01:01:34 – Setting personal milestones and offering guidance to others.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/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.

Most presentations are forgettable. We fill slides, rehearse lines, and hope the message lands. But it rarely does...because information doesn’t move people. Stories do.In this Bite Size from episode #144, speaking expert Tony Bulmer reveals the simple truth behind every great presentation: emotion wins where logic fails.He shares how a single story — told by one of his clients — changed the entire energy of a room. It wasn’t polished. It wasn’t perfect. But it was real. And that’s what made people listen.This episode is about what happens when you stop trying to impress an audience… and start trying to reach them.You can find Tony at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybulmer/?originalSubdomain=auOr at his website: https://www.bulmergroup.com/ 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/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.

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 mind—alongside the recovery strategies, growth lessons, and life insights that stretch far beyond sport.In this episode, Andrew and Ali Day discuss:2:05 – Childhood heroes that sparked a love of sport 4:25 – The 10-minute breakthrough with a sports psychologist 8:35 – Mastering imagery: mental tools that changed the game 15:20 – Swimming against the Ironman current with support from those who mattered 17:30 – Breaking both wrists and rebuilding stronger than ever 24:15 – Unlearning old habits and redefining performance identity 32:55 – Why Ironman is never an individual sport 35:50 – The unglamorous grind behind the glory 43:30 – Recovery as a science: tracking every metric 47:15 – Life beyond Ironman: business and firefighting ambitions 54:15 – Reflecting on the journey and a 10-year vision 59:10 – Sports psychologist Lisa shares her reflectionsFollow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alastairday/?hl=enFind out more about ACTV Strength Co: https://actvstrengthco.com/ 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/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.

What if the secret to performing at your best isn’t training harder — but sleeping better?Recovery expert Dr Shona Halson reveals why sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the foundation of both physical recovery and mental growth. She and Andrew share what they’ve learned from working with elite athletes, and how the quality of your sleep directly shapes your ability to learn, adapt, and perform — in sport and in life.🎧 From episode #145 of The Performance Intelligence Podcast.Listen to the Real Science of Sport episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast/id1461719225?i=1000712107079Read the Recovery Umbrella article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34941807/View the Recovery Rocket:https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-1.pnghttps://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-2.png 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/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.

What are the biggest mistakes people make when trying to change a habit - and how can you avoid them? Australia's leading Mental Skills Coach to the Wallabies and Sea Eagles, Andrew May, shares powerful insights from decades of work helping people master change, revealing why most attempts fail and what it really takes to make a new habit last. RESOURCES: Download: Behaviour MAP: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-1.pdf Download: Stages of Readiness template: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-2.pdf Study: Do fit kids have fit parents? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33475262/ Study: The Influence of Parental Dietary Behaviors and Practices on Children’s Eating Habits https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8067332/#sec8-nutrients-13-01138 Study: Writing down your goals increases success by 42%: https://kitzu.org/study-highlights-strategies-for-achieving-goals/   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/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.