Tadhg Kennelly won both an AFL Premiership with the Sydney Swans (2005) and a Senior All-Ireland Championship medal for Kerry (2009). An Academy Coach at the GWS Giants, he is driven to help men challenge toxic masculinity. David Eccles is a doting father and is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, music, and sport. Together, these two Irish lads founded WNOW (When No One’s Watching), an award-winning free support program for men’s mental health. WNOW are committed to making a difference in the world by helping men feel comfortable in their own skin by becoming better people; better fathers, partners, sons, brothers, and mates. In 2022 they were awarded the NSW Mental Health Commission’s community champion award, for their service to men’s mental health.In this episode Andrew, David and Tadhg discuss:5:00 Tadhg’s story, David’s important phone call and the origin of WNOW.20:30 The growing loneliness epidemic and fostering resilience in kids.27:00 David and Tadhg’s parents, making the conscious choice to be different to their dads and Tadhg’s resentment towards Australia during his playing career.34:15 The WNOW circle of trust .42:30 What David’s dad would think of WNOW, David’s life changing experience during the troubles.47:00 Tadhg and David’s experience telling their friends and family they love them, David’s best friend dying and Andrew, David and Tadhg’s experiences with suicide in friends and family.54:00 The positive effects of WNOW and sharing your troubles and successes.1:01:45 Trip to Mt Kosciuszko with Ciaran Gribbin, David’s text to his mum and the first sessions of WNOW and the circle of trust.1:06:00 Who pays for the coffees, aspirations to have 10 million men regularly attending and options for women wanting to attend.1:13:30 Performance Uncovered.1:22:50 What Andrew has got from WNOW, sharing about his dad. Go to the WNOW Website: https://www.wnow.com.au/You can find Tadhg at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadhg-kennelly-2787a985/You can find David at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daeccles/ 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.

Entrepreneur extraordinaire Lisa Messenger takes on our Performance Uncovered questions and sheds some light on what makes her tick, including why she gets 10 hours of sleep every night, how she stays fit when she is constantly travelling the globe and how her childhood experience of getting pitched off a horse has set up her mindset for the rest of her life.Lisa has an incredible story to tell and if you like this bite size I would highly recommend going back to episode #23 and listening to the full length podcast. You can find Lisa at her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamessenger/                                      and Website: https://collectivehub.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.

Holly Ransom has interviewed some of the world's biggest names including Barack and Michelle Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Branson, Condoleezza Rice, Billy Jean King and Adam Grant. Hard to pin down with an exact title, she is a leading speaker, activist, disruptor, author, board director for Port Adelaide Football Club, Chair of Pride Cup Australia and is devoted to challenging LGBTQI discrimination within sporting clubs Recognised as a global expert in disruption and leadership, Holly was named by the AFR as one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women. Her leadership consulting firm, Emergent, works with companies in the corporate sector, non-profits, public sector and elite sport.In this episode Andrew and Holly discuss:5:30 The question "who are you?' and the immediacy of working in sport12:30 Challenging 'normal' stereotypes and pushing yourself to feel uncomfortable at work16:40 Dealing with feedback, Holly’s biggest strengths, and her failed stand up comedy attempt24:00 Preparing for big interviews (Performance Moments) and Adam Grant’s method of providing immediate feedback30:30 How to build rapport and Holly’s interview with Barack and Michelle Obama36:35 Holly’s worst and best interviews, and her learnings from each example45:00 Self-Reflection and Performance Uncovered57:45 Andrew and The Wizard’s reflections Follow Holly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyransom/ 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.

Buckle up for this one everybody, in this Bite size episode Dr Jemma King tells us about the time she was living in Russia in her early 20’s and she has some crazy stories to tell, from being a stunt double, watching the white house get shelled and almost getting kidnapped by a taxi driver!Jemma explains how she thinks she got the resilience from her upbringing and how the different parenting styles of her parents carried her through some tough times and being able to come out the other side smiling.To listen to the full episode go to #42 of the Performance Intelligence Podcast. You can find Jemma at her LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/5rwy3                                            or Website: https://jemmakingbio-pa.com.au/  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.

Phil Waugh is the recently appointed CEO of Rugby Australia. He played 79 games for the Wallabies and 136 games for the NSW Waratahs. His preferred position was openside breakaway, where his goal was to be a menace for the opposing team’s back row. Phil successfully transitioned to the world of banking and finance working in asset finance at CBA, moving to Head of the Covid Response and Head of Private Wealth at Westpac, then changing jersey’s again to work as an executive at NAB.He has an extensive background as a media commentator, a trustee of the Sydney Cricket Ground, and a non-executive director of Rugby Australia. Phil is married to Abbe and is the father of 4 energetic boys. His guidance and mentoring at a Tour de Cure charity ball is one of the reasons why Andrew is also a proud father of 4.In this episode Andrew and Phil discuss:5:10 What Phil was like as a child, how he got into rugby and finding toughness.8:30 Phil’s standout moment from his career and rugby’s place in Australia.13:30 Playing with George Smith, Phil’s marriage breakdown and how he kept his mental health strong while dealing with multiple changes at the end of his playing career.24:30 Moving into the corporate world and steps taken together to where he is now.29:00 Conversation skills, differences between sport and the corporate world, and what it’s like to face the Haka.33:20 Self-awareness and the ability to pause and think before answering questions,  and what makes a good coach.37:00 Phil’s home life and how he stays connected with his family.41:30 What success looks like as Rugby Australia CEO and working with the Rugby Australia board.47:00 'Training to be a CEO' and his experience so far.52:40 The importance of taking quiet reflective moments and Phil’s passion for rugby.54:50 Performance Uncovered.1:05:00 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections. You can find Phil at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-waugh-22472960/ 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.

Do you commit to a regular cold water practise?Dr Tom Buckley joins us in this bite size episode to explain some of the positive effects that immersing yourself in cold can have on your mental state. Dr Tom starts by stating that the most important thing of all is that if something makes you feel good, then there’s a good chance it is having a positive effect on your mindset.Andrew also explains some of his experience in optimising his mental health using a combination of cold water and exposure to nature, among other things.  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.

Wayne Pearce is in the Rugby League Hall of Fame and played 193 NRL games for the Balmain Tigers. A proud NSW Blues and Australian Kangaroos representative, he is listed as one of the 100 greatest NRL players of all time. A few years after retiring he coached the Balmain Tigers and NSW State of Origin team. Wayne is the NRL CommissionerHe plays in a band, is a life-long learner and is a self-proclaimed fitness enthusiast regularly paddling his kayak on Sydney Harbour. Recognised as a leadership and team building expert, Wayne Pearce Advantage delivers high impact programs across Asia Pacific.In this episode Andrew and Wayne discuss:7:10 Why Wayne doesn’t drink alcohol and his belief in himself.11:20 Wayne’s no BS approach to coaching.15:10 Wayne’s influences in his coaching style and how he stays contemporary.22:40 Creating high performing teams and how Wayne has fun.28:20 How Wayne would set up a businesses operating rhythm and why he left rugby playing and coaching.38:55 Wayne’s passion for teaching kids and building resilience.43:50 What Wayne is proudest of and where he sees himself going in the future.48:40 Burnout in Coaches and coaching culture in businesses.55:10 How Wayne switches off physically and mentally.58:25 Performance Uncovered.1:25:25 Wayne’s question for Andrew.1:32:45 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections. You can find more about Wayne at his website: https://www.waynepearce.com.au/                                                              or Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynepearce/ 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.

Former INXS frontman and all around rockstar Ciaran Gribbin is the latest in our Performance Uncovered series and among other things Ciaran elaborates on how he gets himself ready for big moments and how the rockstar life isn’t all fun and games all the time.Ciaran runs us through how he stays sane with the crazy hours and often borderline unmanageable schedule his career demands of him and how some of the simplest things can bring him back down when he starts to feel overwhelmed. You can find Ciaran at his website: https://www.ciarangribbin.com/                                          Rock and Roll Team Building: https://www.rockandrollteambuilding.com/                                          Vibrate Your Mind: https://www.vibrateyourmind.com/Ciaran is also passionate about WNOW  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.

Imposter syndrome is a psychological occurrence where people doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and often feel like a fraud, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways  Dr Nicola Gates is a leading clinical neuropsychologist, neuroscience researcher, and best-selling author, She has worked in brain and cognitive health and wellbeing for over 25 years, is a an engaging speaker and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers.  In this episode Andrew and Dr Nicola discuss:4:45 Definition of imposter syndrome and why it isn’t considered a mental disorder11:00 Andrew and Nicola’s personal experience with imposter syndrome15:00 The positive effects of imposter syndrome and Andrew’s worst presentation ever19:30 What causes imposter syndrome and who is more likely to have it23:00 5 different types of imposter syndrome including the superman/woman 33:30 How to balance imposter syndrome with achieving results36:45 Imposter syndrome and confidence, and Nicola’s experience in the world of academia 40:00 How Nicola would coach herself and dropping her guard with a group of psych students45:20 Some of the benefits of imposter syndrome and how Nicola saw Andrew see it manifest 50:30 Optimising performance and not letting imposter syndrome weigh you down You can find Nicola at her website: http://brainandmindpsychology.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.

Nigel Marsh is host of The Five of My Life podcast where he asks each guest 5 questions including their favourite Film, Book, Song, Place and Possession. We decided to flip this format onto Nigel and find out more about him in this segment called Performance Uncovered.Nigel has some truly unique answers and ways of approaching life, from his favourite exercise and seasonal exercise routine (“doing absolutely nothing in the winter”) through to his most vivid childhood memory and the experience of being sent to boarding school at age 5. You can find Nigel at his Website: https://nigelmarsh.com/Buy his new book Here: https://shorturl.at/foQTVListen to the 5 Of My Life Podcast: https://shorturl.at/PRT39  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.