Performance Intelligence

Luke Hannan, a top Event MC, discusses the basics of communication, meticulous preparation, and handling nerves before presentations. He shares insights on getting audience attention, the importance of pauses, and the value of being authentic in communication. Luke's tips for mastering public speaking include storytelling, feedback-seeking, and embracing failure for growth.

In this Bite Size from episode #45 Andrew and Dr Tom Buckley discuss some of the research around the use of cold water and its potential effects on the body. Dr Tom talks about how cold water therapy is still in its research infancy and doesn’t have any conclusive evidence proving or disproving its validity at this point in time.Dr Tom and Andrew also explain a bit about why using animals in research can be deeply flawed if you expect to get the same results in humans, as well as giving a little bit of their knowledge on brown fat vs white fat and the effects cold water can have in relation to it. 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.

A professional Ironwoman since 17 years of age, Bonnie Hancock paddled a surf ski 12,700 km around the Australian coastline in 2022, setting multiple world records and facing unimaginable challenges along the way.Listen to Andrew and Bonnie talk about:• The pivotal moment when Bonnie made the decision to paddle around Australia• Insights on overcoming fear and embracing failure, with eye-opening experiences confronting sharks and treacherous conditions• The importance of accountability and building a world-class support network to achieve super ambitious goals• Anecdotes from Bonnie's oceanic adventures and moments of profound self-discovery• Strategies for remaining calm under pressure and maintaining focus amidst life's unpredictable challenges3:00 Bonnie growing up in God’s country by the beach, being inspired by iron woman athletes and helping your kids disconnect from technology.13:30 Using vulnerability as a super power, learning to remain calm 100km out from the shore and Bonnie using every skill at her disposal when paddling around Australia.20:15 Bonnie’s visualisation techniques she has used since childhood, doing something unique to get an unseen advantage and how to get over being nervous.26:00 Why paddle around Australia, Bonnies biggest inspirations, and the strain on her marriage that the paddle caused.34:30 What Bonnie would do differently if given another chance, finding it difficult to talk to her husband after a day of paddling and what it could have looked like from her husband’s perspective.39:45 Moments when Bonnie thought she might die on the paddle, pushing through to the 1 month mark of the paddle before thinking about giving up and the mental side of ultra endurance athletes.47:15 How Bonnie raised the money to fund the paddle, being brave enough to put yourself out there and some key lessons to break your routine.55:55 Bonnies amazing crew, the ugly and messy side of the paddle and having to deal with regular appearances from sharks.1:10:00 The beauty coming in hand in hand with the fear, craving normality while on the paddle and how Bonnie felt when she got back onto land.1:18:45 What’s next for Bonnie, what she talks about in her keynotes and loving the lessons she has learned along the way.You can find Bonnie at her Website: https://www.bonniehancock.com/Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hancock-0a03a0217/Follow Bonnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/?hl=enOr at her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.hancock.54 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #80 Dr Amantha Imber talks about how she runs her business from a mindset of always approaching the next task or the next challenge as opposed to running away from a problem. Andrew also chimes in and explains how he has shifted his mindset to something similar after starting his career with an avoidant mindset and all the benefits that has brought him.Andrew and Amantha also discuss what it is that drives them and how they are guilty of not always practising what they preach, but are able to fall back on that when they find themselves getting too out of control.You can find Dr Amantha at her Website: https://www.amantha.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=auBuy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363  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 an elite athlete steps off the field to explore life beyond the game?Andrew May sits down with NRL Parramatta Eels star Shaun Lane to unpack the lessons behind his new documentary Out of My Lane. Shaun has spent nearly a decade navigating the brutal highs and lows of professional rugby league, all while carrying personal challenges, including his father’s battle with depression. But his journey doesn’t stop at footy. Armed with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, Shaun is passionate about reshaping the way athletes — and all of us — approach mindset, mental skills, and psychological wellbeing. From his pre-game routines and overcoming doubts, to the massive gap in mental skills in the NRL, to finding his true purpose outside the game, this conversation is raw, reflective, and refreshingly honest.In this episode, Andrew and Shaun dive into: - The 3 stages of an athlete's career and how to break the cycle of self-sabotage - Why footy players live in a "bubble" and how to burst it - The mental tools Shaun uses to perform under pressure - Shaun’s vision for his life beyond the NRL — and why it has nothing to do with money or fameIn this episode Andrew and Shaun discuss:3:00 Shaun started working with Andrew when he first came to the Parramatta Eels.6:00 Being nervous in new environments.10:00 Shaun’s pre-performance routines and how he overcame doubts to become the player he is today.17:30 How to break the cycle of self-destruction, and performing week in and week out.21:00 The clear 3 distinct stages of an athletes career, and putting mental skills into practice.23:00 Using all of your senses (multisensory approach) when preparing for a game and visualisation to overcome mistakes during a game.29:30 Staying curious and the benefits of having hobbies and other interests outside of your main job.35:30 Shaun’s belief that there is a massive gap in the NRL when it comes to mental skills, and what he wants to do in the future. 41:15 Realising footy players live in a bubble.43:30 Why Shaun was able to make his documentary.45:15 Shaun realising what his purpose is, and finding it easier talking about his father's depression.55:45 Why Shaun’s parents are so important to him.58:00 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Matty Ryan.1:02:00 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Jeremy Snape.1:04:15 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Aaron Walsh.1:07:30 Owen Eastwood challenging Shaun’s concept of culture and belonging.1:13:30 Shaun’s Vision Board and the importance it has to him.1:16:50 The leaps and bounds he has made in the last 3 years.1:20:50 Not being motivated by money or fame, and choosing a career in dancing 1:24:35 Shaun’s newly minted speaking career.You can find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.andrewmay.com/all-episodes/You can find Shaun at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slane_94/?hl=enOr send him an email at: Slane_1994@hotmail.comWatch the Out Of My Lane Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MIhqGRbYo&t=1447s 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #86 Andrew is joined by his friends Stuart Clark and Steve Rixon and they reminisce about Andrew’s early days at the NSW cricket team. Steve shares the story of the 5 minute interview, where he hired Andrew as the NSW fitness trainer after a quick, informal job interview.Andrew then goes on to explain how he had to change his thinking and training method, coming from a running career which requires a very different type of fitness to cricket, while Stuart also mentions that he has been using some of those training methods for his son’s team recently.You can find Stuart at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-clark-32019360/Book Steve to speak at your next event: https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/speakers/steve-rixon/  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.

Joining Andrew on the podcast is Dr. Sarah McKay, a renowned neuroscientist and science communicator, specialising in simplifying brain science to promote health, wellbeing, and creativity.“For me what's really cool and exciting is it's such an enormously rich and continually evolving discipline. There's always something new to learn, it’s always challenging me and it also gives access to really cool people who are passionate about understanding the biological mechanisms that sort of sit below how we think and feel and behave.”In this episode Andrew and Dr Sarah discuss:4:00 What is neuroscience and neuroplasticity.11:30 Be selective where you get your information from.13:30 Dr Sarah’s approach to teaching neuroscience.16:15 How we interpret the information from around us.20:50 Dr Sarah’s studies into insomnia.24:30 Teenagers brains going through puberty.27:00 Creating bio banks of data.29:00 Reframing the way we frame the word 'mood' in relation to female sex hormomes and teenager brains.33:55 How our opinions on menopause have changed over time.37:10 Being good role models for your children.38:45 What can happen if they don’t have those positive role models.42:15 How the pandemic made people act cruel to one another.43:20 The neurobiology of napping.45:30 Basic protocols around how to nap.49:45 The effect of napping on your cognition and memory.52:10 Keeping your brain fit into old age.55:25 Dr Sarah’s study of people of different ages running a hedge maze.1:03:00 The struggle women face fighting ageing.1:07:30 The shocking lack of research into women’s health.1:14:30 The mark Dr Sarah wants to leave on the world.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.

In this Bite Size from episode #89 Former NRL player Keegan Hipgrave tells the story of how he was forced to medically retire from the NRL after suffering multiple major concussions during the course of his career. Keegan shares the heartbreak of having his dream career he had been working towards since he was young and losing it to powers outside his control.However it’s not all doom and gloom, Keegan also tells us how this gave him some time off to explore the world and himself and he is now back doing meaningful work that helps people and that he enjoys immensely.You can find Keegan at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeganhipgrave/?hl=enOr at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keegan-hipgrave-9a36b8230/Follow Keegan's podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeganandcompanypod/?hl=enListen to Keegan's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keegan-and-company/id1695873736 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #88 mental skills coach for Collingwood and Melbourne Storm, Jacqui Louder, explains what she thinks makes for a winning team. Jacqui talks about how she doesn’t come in to “fix” a team but merely to add to their culture and why it can take up to 3 years to really get a handle on an organisation to make meaningful changes.Jacqui also shares why she is so happy to go into work every day and does so with a smile on her face after being welcomed at both Collingwood and the Storm with open arms and coaches who made her an integral part of their teams training schedules. You can find Jacqui at her LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-louder-74680a4aOr her website: https://www.opsmc.com.au/person/jacqui-louder/You can also find Jacqui's cake decorating: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/ 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #84 Tour De Cure founder, Geoff Coombes, talks about how after working in numerous jobs he found himself being drawn towards fundraising and charity events and how that eventually morphed into his purpose that he now lives by.Geoff and Andrew also talk about some of their earlier experiences in leadership roles where they felt they had to conform to a certain leadership style and why this led to inauthentic leadership and an attitude of just fake it ‘til you make it which ultimately failed in the long run.You can find Geoff at his Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/geoffcoombesoamOr at the Stryde4 Website: https://stryde4.com.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.