Performance Intelligence

Burnout expert Dr Tom Buckley discusses the clinical definition of burnout, its global prevalence, and the depletion of mental and physical energy. The conversation delves into the differences between burnout and fatigue, as well as the increasing rates of burnout worldwide. Dr Tom also explores the impact of burnout on various demographics and the importance of addressing it within organizations.

Greg Page, famously known as the original Yellow Wiggle, spent decades spreading joy through music. He contributed to multiple albums and touched the hearts of children worldwide. In 2020, during a live Wiggles performance, a sudden cardiac arrest changed the course of Greg’s life. Thanks to his fellow band members, a wonderful nurse in the audience, and paramedics, Greg survived this frightening experience.  Prompting him to establish Heart of the Nation, dedicated to improving systems geared towards finding, accessing and using AEDs when someone is in cardiac arrest.Greg is a songwriter, cricket fan, devoted family man, and an avid music collector, once owning the fourth largest Elvis memorabilia collection in the world (which he donated to a museum in country NSW). In this episode Andrew and Greg discuss:4.40 How The Wiggles picked their iconic colours and yellow is not his favourite colour.5:15 Greg’s love for being on stage performing, and some of his experiences in live performances growing up.9:30 Being a blend of introvert and extrovert, attending events for a purpose, and the diversity in the new Wiggles.13:30 How Greg met the rest of the band and formed The Wiggles, why their early childhood education was so important to overall success and Anthony’s passion for teaching children.19:40 The Wiggles first ever concert, Anthony’s struggles with mental health, and the moment Greg went all in on The Wiggles.25:00 Educators, musicians and then entrepreneurs, in that order. Delivering something unique to young children through music, and the naysayers during the early years who said it'll never work.31:30 Greg's reflections on his impact on children’s lives, in the early days sharing equal equity with other members of The Wiggles.33:30 Finding a balance between your personal identity and your performance identity.36:50 Using Dr Google to get inaccurate medical advice, talking to Jonathan Edwards, a psychic medium, to help understand who you are and redefining spirituality.43:50 Surviving a near fatal heart attack on stage, having your life saved by total strangers (while other band members were singing Hot Potato), and waking up to discover the full story of what happened on the morning news.51:15 How the rest of the band reacted, fighting to give others the same chance, and the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack.56:30 Frightening cardiac arrest statistics and low survival rates, how the Danish government are making strides towards dramatically improving survival rates, and who is most at risk of having a heart attack.1:01:00 Anyone can use an Automated External Defibrilator (AED), the importance of putting your hand up to help in an emergency, and why Greg’s personal experience has made him so passionate about his crusade.1:06:15 Your body keeps a score, putting 400 AED’s in service stations around Australia, and Greg’s vision for Heart Of The Nation in 10 years.1:10:30 How you can support Heart Of The Nation, the importance of community in preventing heart attack deaths, and trying to improve the 5% survival rate for cardiac arrests.1:15:45 Why trying to prevent heart attacks isn’t the only solution, how this is fully aligned with Gregs personal purpose.1:23:00 Why Greg doesn’t take a salary for his work with Heart Of The Nation, some of the famous people Greg has met along the way, Andrew and Greg singing 'Rock A Bye Your Bear.'You can find Greg at his Instagram: www.instagram.com/greg_page_yellowwiggle/Or at the Heart Of The Nation Website: https://www.heartofthenation.com.au/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf 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 #81 Andrew and Ange are joined by Sergeant Joe Munro and Captain Brenda Youse, participants from our social mastery program as they share some of the skills they learned and how they are able to use them in a very real and practical sense.Joe talks about how he was able to use some of the breathing skills to deal with a screaming baby at all hours of the night and Brenda shares how she drew on many of the skills to be mindful and how that mindfulness has helped her centre herself in stressful times.  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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf 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.

Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist, and musician who digs into the real causes of overeating and the emotions behind our food choices. From trauma and family patterns to advertising and online influence, he explores why so many struggle with diet and lifestyle—and how small, stacked habits can create lasting change.Matty combines science, personal insight, and practical strategies to help people eat smarter, change habits, and live healthier.3:45 – Matty’s upbringing & early choices10:30 – Realising medicine needed a proactive approach14:00 – 90% of diseases linked to diet & lifestyle18:00 – Emotional eating explained23:15 – Why most people don’t recognise their triggers26:30 – Working mostly with people over 5032:00 – Main reasons behind emotional eating35:00 – Understanding emotions before changing habits40:00 – Less confident introverts & athletes post-career52:30 – The Dorito Effect & food marketing57:30 – Methods to overcome emotional eating1:03:00 – Stacking small habits for long-term change1:14:00 – Why vegetarianism isn’t a magic fix1:16:30 – Adding strength training & meat to weight lossConnect with Matty:WebsiteLinkedInPodcast 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf 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 #59 Mr Universe contestant Nick Jones shares some of his extensive knowledge around how to build muscle and lose fat. Nick talks about what he would do at the gym for a beginner and intermediate workout routine to ensure you work out your whole body.Nick also gives us some of his tips on how to eat like a bodybuilder and why what you eat is so important for weight loss and muscle gain, surprisingly there are no intricate meals or fancy ingredients needed, just some simple proteins and vegetables.You can find Nick at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjonesworldchampion                                        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jones-49945546/or at the Gen-Tec Website: gen-tec.com.au 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf 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.

Matt Comyn, CEO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, shares insights on using performance psychology and wearable tech to enhance his leadership. Topics include childhood influences, wearable tech metrics, evolving leadership styles, and the impact of Can4Cancer charity event. The podcast delves into personal growth, feedback, growth mindset, and industry predictions.

In this Bite Size from episode #39 purpose coach Richard Burton outlines his method of how he helps others find their purpose, SIM. Richard explains why finding your strengths, interests and motivations is key to figuring out what your purpose is.Richard and Andrew also talk about some of their own experience in finding their own purposes and how they have adapted it over time. Richard explains how your purpose is not a fixed thing and that it can change and adapt over time.You can find Richard at the InnerZone: http://innerzone.com.au/                                            or myDesign Education: https://www.mydesigneducation.com.au/                                            or his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/innerzone/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf 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.

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 "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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf 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 "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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf 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.