Performance Intelligence

Forget overnight fame - this is about the real, hard work no one talks about. Craig Harper - one of Australia’s leading experts in high performance - pulls back the curtain on why patience and persistence always beat raw talent. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing elusive success or measuring yourself by someone else’s standards, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to define success on your own terms, why motivation isn’t the magic bullet, and how admitting what you don’t know can be your greatest strength. This isn’t about quick wins. It’s about grit, resilience, and showing up every day - even when it feels like nothing’s happening.If you’re ready to stop chasing shortcuts and start building something real, hit play.In this episode, Andrew and Craig discuss:00:45 Why success is a long game—and why going viral means nothing. 3:30 The teenage shift that changed Craig’s life (and why motivation fades). 10:40 Why attention is the currency of 2025—and how short focus kills success. 18:40 Craig’s evolving definition of success—and why yours should differ. 22:50 Rethinking age—and staying sharp well into your 60s. 27:45 Why changing your identity starts with admitting you don’t know how. 35:25 Aligning your life with your core values. 40:05 How Craig’s wins have impacted strangers he’s never met. 45:00 The hidden B-side of failure—and the intrinsic fuel to keep going. 49:05 The fine line between quitting and walking away. 53:35 Why selfishness doesn’t work—and why love matters most.You can find Craig at his website:https://craigharper.net/At his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiganthonyharper/Listen to The You Project:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-you-project/id1342430567 Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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.

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.Join us as we explore these inspiring real-world applications and celebrate the transformative power of PQ in action! Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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.

When Andrew wrote MatchFit, it was during one of the toughest seasons of his life. Fast forward to today, the core principles still hold - but the way we apply them has transformed. From adding resistance training to redefining recovery and mental performance, this episode dives into what’s changed and what still matters most.Andrew May and co-author Dr Tom Buckley share the latest insights on longevity, mental skills, and why simplifying health might be the smartest move you ever make.In this episode, you'll hear:1:45 The backstory of the MatchFit philosophy 3:30 Rolling through the decades and how that effects your health11:00 Lever 1: Why any amount of exercise is better than none at all13:00 Why resistance training is the fountain of youth19:10 Lever 2: Nutrition is the most contentious topic, the importance of eating healthy fats, and how your diet can affect your gut health21:50 Lever 3: The recovery rocket, presenting it to the Wallabies, and adding mental skills into your recovery process26:50 Lever 4: Andrew's 12 essential mental skills model33:20 Lever 5: Why connecting with each other was so important during COVID and the scientific research to back it41:10 Lever 6: Why people have forgotten about play45:55 What Dr Tom has done differently since publishing MatchFit and how it has changed Andrew’s way of living50:55 Reflections and new book ideas-WIN 1 of 3 SIGNED COPIES OF MATCHFIT!Follow these easy steps:Leave a Review: Share your thoughts about the podcast on your app.Leave a Comment on our Socials: Use the secret word revealed in this episode in a comment on any latest post on our socials!We will choose 3 winners randomly and reach out to them directly by 15 August 2025. Keep an eye out for a DM from us!Andrew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmay2/Andrew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceintelligencepodcast/-Buy your copy of MatchFit: https://www.booktopia.com.au/matchfit-andrew-may/book/9781922267030.htmlListen to the episode on gut microbiome: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/131-dr-tom-gut-microbiomeListen to the episode with Shona Halson: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/145-shona-halsonDownload the 12 Essential Mental Skills Model: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/12-essential.jpgDownload the Recovery Rocket Model:https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Recovery-Rocket.jpgDownload the Rolling Through The Decades Model:https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rolling-Through-Decades-scaled.jpg Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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.

Discover why we know more about left-handedness than women's health, and how this shocking research gap is impacting longevity science. Dr Sarah McKay reveals the urgent need for a community-driven approach to unlock the secrets of longer, healthier lives.Listen to the full interview with Dr Sarah on episode #90: https://performanceintelligence.com/90-the-neuroscience-of-brain-development-strategic-napping-and-surprising-tips-on-how-to-keep-your-brain-healthy-as-you-age-dr-sarah-mckay/ Find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://shorturl.at/lqT18You can find Dr Sarah at her Website: https://drsarahmckay.com/At her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmmckay/  Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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.

Sleep isn’t just rest; it’s a game changer for your performance, productivity, and well-being. Sleep Expert, Olivia Arrezzolo, shares how small changes in your sleep routine can have massive ripple effects. From busting the myth of “catching up” on lost sleep to creating a bedtime ritual that actually works, Olivia shares actionable tips to upgrade your nights. Plus, discover the curious world of sleep tourism and how hotels are now designing better sleep experiences. If you’ve ever wondered how tech affects your shut-eye or whether supplements really help, this episode will guide you through the science and practical hacks you can start tonight.In this episode, Andrew and Olivia discuss:00:50 How to use sleep as a weapon for performance, the snowballing effects of having a good sleep plan and why Olivia got into the field of sleep science and coaching.5:10 People don’t understand how easy it can be to get better sleep, we can’t catch up on missed sleep and getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night can improve your business performance buy 2.4x.10:55 Have a proper bedtime routine to maximise your sleep, not having enough sleep can be the equivalent of having a .05 blood alcohol level and having an alarm clock next to your bed instead of your phone.17:45 What is sleep tourism, how Olivia has helped hotels optimise their sleep experience for their guests and how you can put together a sleep kit to use when you travel.25:50 Why you need to cut technology out of your sleep habits, some of the natural supplements you can take to help your sleep and why melatonin might not be the healthiest option for you or you children with sleep problems.35:00 A lack of sleep can lead to some severe cognitive impairments, Andrew’s biggest advice for an aspiring entrepreneur and where you can find Olivia.Learn more about Olivia and her work: https://oliviaarezzolo.com.au/View Olivia's sleep kit: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sleep-kit.png Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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.

You can’t always control the chaos around you — but you can control the mindset you bring to it. In this Bite Size from episode 112, CEO Reini Otter shares how his approach to leadership completely shifted after a life-changing cancer diagnosis — and why real performance isn’t just about strategy, it’s about perspective. Reini unpacks the concept of high-altitude thinking — the ability to zoom out, rise above the day-to-day noise, and see the bigger picture. He explains why building strong workplace culture isn’t just the leader’s job — it takes the whole organisation — and how humility became one of his most important leadership tools. Whether you're leading teams, driving performance, or navigating your own high-pressure moments — learning to think at altitude could change everything. You can find Reini at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reini-otter-331a8439Read Reini's article in The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/leadership/reini-otter-is-on-a-mission-to-have-healthy-heads-in-trucks-and-sheds/news-story/99501ba7b76815fdede995dab8b49676 Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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 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 doesn’t serve him, and how “every team, every year, is a new team.”In this episode, Andrew and Dr Scott talk about:00:30 Is Dr Scott elusive on social media by design, not having to apply to work with sports teams because they come looking for him and being part of the Golden State Warriors NBA championship winning team.6:05 Embracing cool moments like his first time on a stadium pitch, Dr Scott’s friendship and connection to Michael Gervais and Michael Gervais is on a quest to change the world whereas Dr Scott is more focused on the individual.11:55 The first moment Dr Scott realised what he wanted to do, culture is a state of being, not a state of doing and how Dr Scott is able to work with so many teams at one time.19:55 Leveraging his work with multiple teams to cross-pollinate skills across different sports, what Dr Scott does when he first enters a new teams environment, and the idea that every team every year, is a new team.29:30 Teams can be brutal and the locker room doesn’t lie. Does Dr Scott have a big elaborate plan or does he just wing it in his programs and what makes coach Steve Kerr such an amazing coach from Dr Scott’s perspective?40:05 How Dr Scott teaches people to deal with their fears, fear and phobias can be imprinted in our DNA and how we can overcome our fear conditioning.51:05 Post-traumatic stress can come in different forms and at different levels, not being involved in social media because it doesn’t give him enough space to talk about what he wants and preparing athletes to accept the outcomes of a game whether they are positive or negative.1:02:30 Preparing to accept uncertainty, no athlete wants to get screwed and no coach wants to screw over an athlete and using AIQ to successfully measure the athletic intelligence of people across the world.1:15:10 Andrew and mental skills coach Aaron Walsh’s reflections on the podcast.Find out more about AIQ: https://aiq.team/Connect with Dr Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgoldmanphd/Listen to the episode with Michael Gervais: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/140-dr-michael-gervais Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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 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 devastating - and long-lasting.This is a masterclass in mental resilience, recovery, and leadership when everything falls apart.You can find Dr Michael at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/Listen to the Finding Mastery Podcast: https://findingmastery.com/Listen to the podcast with John Schneider: https://findingmastery.com/podcasts/john-schneider/Watch the Interview with Willie McGinest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtS2w6XRKrYYou can find JC at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-clarke-1152a065/?originalSubdomain=au Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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.

Discover how mental imagery can transform athletic performance by activating muscles and sharpening focus. Prof. Adam Nicholls shares insights into how elite athletes visualize success, leading to measurable gains. Hear fascinating stories of mental rehearsal techniques that boost confidence in high-pressure moments. Learn about the intersection of healthy choices and tailored wellbeing strategies, emphasizing the importance of mental state for peak performance across different sports. This powerful mental tool could be the key to turning good efforts into winning moments!

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 antidote to burnout and fatigue. Plus, real-world examples from coaching leaders who’ve learned how to stretch their limits sustainably.Taken from full episode #133.View the Inverted U model here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dynamic-Energy-Model-02-scaled.jpg Listen to the episode with Matt Comyn: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/94-matt-comyn Listen to the episode with Seibs: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/128-anthony-seibold Listen to the episode with Ken Robertson: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/106-ken-robertson Listen to the episode with Shelley Roberts: https://tinyurl.com/ydahb4zc Listen to the episode with Sam Monaghan: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/111-sam-monaghan Use Code "PIPODCAST10" 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.