Performance Intelligence Podcast

Listen to 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 researchers benefiting from the cause and where the money is being used. We'll journey back to that very first Can4Cancer event, a remarkable feat involving over 140 riders, showcasing the dedication and hard work that laid the foundation for this extraordinary success."...As scientists doing what we're doing, seeing there's a whole community there supporting us really helps us to get out of bed in the morning and go "this is why!"...we have a responsibility to all these people who have put their lives on hold a little bit to do the training, to get the money, and and that's what we're then the way then using for our research..."- Jeff Holst, Cancer Researcher and recipient of Can4Cancer funding.This isn't just a story about fundraising; it's a testament to the power of human connection and collective action. You'll hear about:In this Episode Andrew and his guests talk about:2:35 How a chance meeting between Andrew and Bruno Maurel led to the creation of Can4Cancer.4:40 There’s now so much more to Can4Cancer than just a bike ride.5:35 Matt Comyn’s reflections on Can4Cancer and how it has grown over the years.12:35 Clive Van Horen’s thoughts on the amazing growth of Can4Cancer and the inclusion of multiple events.16:30 The part played by researcher Professor Jeff Holst in finding a cure for cancer.19:30 That vital part that the money Can4Cancer raises plays in securing more funding.24:05 Rose Spiteri’s inspiring story of participating in Can4Cancer walks.28:00 How Rose manages to walk 21km despite being in intense pain.31:30 How John McClelland helps CBA and Tour De Cure run one of the world's largest charity events and why John is so passionate about the cause.34:20 How John sees Can4Cancer evolving with the community and some of the events he is hoping to add in the future.38:35 Why Sallie Rodd says she has the best job at Commbank, looking after Can4Cancer.41:00 why Can4Cancer has the highest engagement of any internal program and the goal to get 1 in 5 CBA employees participating.43:05 What the relationship between CBA and Tour De Cure means to Bruno Maurel and why Tour De Cure’s work isn’t done just yet.48:10 Brunos mission to cure all cancers by 2050.You can find out more about Can4Cancer here: https://www.can4cancer.com.au/Learn more about Tour De Cure: https://tourdecure.com.au/Connect with Bruno Maurel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunomaurel/?originalSubdomain=auConnect with Matt Comyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcomyn/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with Clive Van Horen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-van-horen-bb480418/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with Jeff Holst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffholst/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with Rose Spiteri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-spiteri-847bb88/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with John McClelland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjamesmcclelland/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with Sallie Rodd on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallie-rodd-72933a82/?originalSubdomain=auView the project Jeff is working on here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/trainer-2.jpg                                                                     https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/trainer-3.jpg Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

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 knowledge.  You can Find Anthony at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-seibold-59b8821ba/Or on the Manly Website: https://www.seaeagles.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/manly-warringah-sea-eagles/anthony-seibold/Buy the book from Doug Lemov: https://www.coachsguidetoteaching.com/  Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

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."It is fair when people say that 'sitting is the new smoking' when you actually start looking at the...hazard ratios for premature mortality. After 8 hours there is this real increase risk of all-cause mortality from sitting time. It starts at 7 hours but really takes off at 8 hours..."In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:2:00 The new government guidelines around movement and activity.5:00 The British bus conductor study and its relation to sitting time.7:40 Why sitting is the new smoking.10:50 Why people don’t take this as seriously as smoking.14:30 Why lying down can be just as bad as sitting for long periods.18:20 Exercise only reduces the risks from sitting, it doesn’t eliminate it.20:45 Match every hour of sitting with an hour of activity.21:20 The relationship between lack of movement, weight and posture.23:10 Standing desks help minimise the risks from prolonged sitting.26:10 High levels of stress also add to the negative effects of sitting.28:10 The importance of moving after eating a meal. 30:10 Exercise is medicine.31:35 10,000 steps, fact or fiction?33:25 Making sure to always get 12,400 steps every single day with no exceptions.37:10 Getting in exercise whenever you can.39:00 Exercise snacking and its benefits.39:50 Use stairs whenever you can.41:50 The physiological benefits of daily movement.42:55 Exercise affects bone density and brain function.45:20 Walk and talks enhancing connections. 47:20 Dr Tom’s rules around sitting and the Japanese study on standing desks.54:15 It’s all about balancing your time sitting, standing and lying down.55:35 7 ways to get more steps into your day.1:04:30 We are outsourcing more of our lives, usually the parts that involve movement.1:07:15 It’s the little things that give you away when it comes to health and wellbeing.You can find the resource mentioned by Dr Tom here: https://app.box.com/s/vjd3uan18inklqvli17cz0digud1tmam Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

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/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.

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 their services.  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

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 ways that statistic can be combatted. You can find Geoff at his Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/geoffcoombesoamOr at the Stryde4 Website: https://stryde4.com.au/  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

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 Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

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 Courses at: https://www.iamsov.com/Check out the Sattva app: https://www.sattva.life/Check out Project Welcome Home Troops: https://projectwelcomehometroops.org/ Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

The Penrith Panthers' 4 consecutive Grand Final wins are a testament to their exceptional skill and unwavering mental fortitude. This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, we delve into the secrets of their success with Dan Haesler, their Mental Skills Coach. Dan shares his unique approach to fostering a winning mindset, both on and off the field.Dan Haesler is a Performance and Mental Skills Coach who's worked with elite athletes from the Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games Teams, the Penrith Panthers, and the NSW Swifts. He's also the Director of Cut Through Coaching and hosts the "Habits of Leadership" podcast.In this episode Andre and Dan discuss:2:00 How Andrew and Dan met through different Rugby teams, Dan growing up in the Postman Pat village and finding a love of teaching in high school after helping with a P.E. lesson.8:35 The rough school Dan first worked at, the strong team bond the teachers at that school had and the start of Dan looking in to mental skills.13:35 Why Dan is only interested in working with people he can create genuine connections with, learning empathy while teaching and Andrew and Dan’s shared hate of the word “hack”.18:35 Most athletes don’t know who they are without a footy in their hands, decoupling sport identity from personal identity and Dan’s I am/what I do exercise.26:10 How Dan stays calm, present and flexible during a Penrith game, the importance of mental recover in addition to physical recovery and how mental skills can give you the edge in an otherwise even league.33:30 It’s not just about your content but also how you deliver it, Dan’s core values of excellence and belonging and reframing imposter syndrome as humility.38:15 Asking questions about the way things operate in an organisation, what an average week looks like at the Penrith Panthers and a key learning from Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox.46:55 What Dan does in an average week, Ivan Cleary’s natural curiosity and not being intimidated working with him.48:55 How Dan’s work with the Tigers and Cronulla led him to working with Penrith, the first meeting Dan had with the leadership group at Penrith and being given time to observe before jumping in with a program.57:45 Most of Dans work is just listening, how Dan gets the team excited after 4 straight years of success and the importance of having good goals and goal setting processes.1:04:40 Athletes feeling empty after reaching their goals, the difference between working with a male team and a female team and taking things from different domains and sharing them with other organisations.1:12:15 Using gratitude to realign your thoughts in a helpful direction, making a habit of staying off phones in the home and Dan’s view on mindfulness.1:20:50 Being in the game until the very last play, Dan seeing himself as only a small part of the Panther’s success and sport is a working lab where you can test out ideas in an objective way.1:28:45 Where Dan sees himself in the next 5 years, what Andrew has come to change his mind about and where you can find Dan.You can find Dan at his Website:https://danhaesler.com/Or at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhaesler/?hl=en                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhaesler/?originalSubdomain=auBuy a copy of Dan's book: https://www.actofleadership.com/View the image Dan mentions here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/THIS-ISNT-THE-GOAL.png  Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.

In this Bite Size from episode #126 Kamal Sarma talks about his word of the year and how he uses it to make decisions every day and keep himself aligned with the word throughout the whole year. Kamal also expands on some of the other words he has used in previous years and a few ways they have helped him when going through difficult times and helped him steer his life in a more positive direction Listen to Kamal's previous episode here:https://shorturl.at/rQEMOYou can enter your word of the year here: https://www.rezilium.com/word-for-the-yearYou can find Kamal at his website: https://www.rezilium.com/                                      or Linkedin: https://rb.gy/qemwq Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/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.