Performance Intelligence

Dr. Marc Jarczok runs the Laboratory for Clinic-Experimental Stress Research within the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at the University Medical Center in Ulm, Germany. Dr Marc is an international expert in HRV and using it to positively impact wellbeing and performance. As a rule of thumb, higher HRV is associated with better health and less variability has been shown to be associated with all-cause mortality  Using principles of psychosomatic medicine, Dr Marc and his colleagues are teaching teams within the German Police Force about HRV, how to measure it, and how to regulate their physiology, emotions and decision making capability. We discuss the ability to bridge the gap between physiological and psychological factors, stress and emotional regulation, how the heart has a personality, and how to enhance cardiovascular health. Joining me in this discussion is regular podcast favourite, Dr Tom Buckley. Dr Tom is Director of Research at StriveStronger and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. He specialises in the impact of stress on cardiovascular health and coaches high performers to optimise their physical and psychological state.In episode Andrew, Dr Tom and Dr Marc discuss:4:30 How Dr Tom and Dr Marc first met and started their intellectual love affair, Dr Tom’s spine-tingling heart transplant story and how emotions form in our organs16:00 Emotional development in children and the bi-directional relationship between the heart, brain and HRT25:00 Heart rate and capacity and the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system41:00 Why Germany is so evolved and leads the way globally in psychosomatic medicine, HRV, and some of complications around measuring it50:30 What to do if you are time-poor, experience Andrew and Dr Tom have in measuring HRV and the positive effects of breathwork1:06:00 40-45 minutes of breathing is the sweet spot, learn how to set up a good breathing routine and the importance of regulating stress as you age1:20:00 The amazing results Dr Marc’s studies are showing in the German Police Force 1:35:30 'PQ and You' with Hugo Fonseca. Hugo is a regular podcast listener and previous participant of a Performance Wellbeing program with Andrew. Listen how Hugo lost 35 kg, positively impacted his family's wellbeing and literally turned his life around To find the resources mentioned in this episode go to: https://www.andrewmay.com/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/ Find Dr Marc at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marc-n-jarczok-8194a77b/Read more about his Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marc-Jarczok 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.

Harness your imposter syndrome with Dr Nicola Gates. In this bite size from episode #48 Dr Nicola talks about her own experience with imposter syndrome and how she has learned to not only overcome it but also turn it into a useful tool she can use when she feels it. You can find Nicola at her website: http://brainandmindpsychology.com/ 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.

What does it take to be one of the NRL’s most electrifying players? Tom Trbojevic opens up like never before. From his insane 2021 season breaking records, to brutal injuries, resilience, and writing his first kids’ book, Tom shares it all. Hear how he stays mentally strong, trains with his brothers, handles pressure, and prepares for the game’s biggest moments — plus the truth about that Vegas opener and a nightmare MRI story. If you want the mindset of a true competitor, this is it.Tom Trbojevic is an Australian professional rugby league player known for his versatility and exceptional skills on the field. He has Serbian descent and played multiple sports growing up, including 3 years with the Sydney Swans AFL Academy.In this episode Andrew and Tom discuss:6:20 Tom’s aversion to watching his own highlights, Tom’s journey to playing in the NRL and what playing AFL has taught Tom about playing Rugby League.12:10 Tom and his brothers’ connection, what the Trebojevic boys think of Tom and training mental skills.22:20 How Tom downregulates, interacts with fans and pre-performance routines.25:50 Tom’s struggles with injuries, 2021 season in stats and incredible State of Origin performance.30:00 Season ending injuries, writing a kids book and resilience during injuries.37:00 Advice to people struggling, engaging with fans and Tom’s nightmare MRI story.43:30 Manly pride jersey saga, poker nights at Tom’s house and heroes, hardships and highlights.48:15 Playing the opening round of season 2024 in Vegas, looking into the future and wearing coaching gear.52:30 Q&A session.1:10:30 Andrew and Ange’s reflections. Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomtrbojevic/Get a copy of The Turbo Pup: https://shorturl.at/guwIP 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.

Happy 1st Podcast Birthday! In this special edition episode, Andrew, Thomas (The Wizard), and Shannon (The Wrecking Ball), come together to reflect on the past 12 months of producing the podcast. They reflect on guest episodes that moved them, learnings from starting a podcast with no experience, and give listeners a peek into the future of what's to come for Performance Intelligence.Big shout out to the entire PQ team working behind the scenes to bring this podcast to life - Andrew, Thomas, Angelynne, Liuba, Angela, Dr Tom, Shannon, and Grambo.Episodes mentioned in order:#57 Commander Dean Thompson - Life at Sea, Enduring Nicknames, Changing Face of the Australian Navy and Benefits of Training Social Mastery: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/id1618350654?i=1000624680748#48 The Science of Imposter Syndrome and How To Harness It - Dr Nicola Gates: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/id1618350654?i=1000615189249#62 Dr Ben Hamer - The Future of Work, Life, Sport, and Sex: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/id1618350654?i=1000628613351#54 Shelley Roberts - Feeding Yourself Before Feeding Millions, Backing Yourself and Transitioning to a Global Role (Coaching Corner): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/id1618350654?i=1000622432920#52 Tadhg Kennelly & David Eccles - Dropping the Armour Around Men's Health, Becoming Comfortable in Your Own Skin and Embracing Love: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/id1618350654?i=1000618660161#39 The Power of Living a Life on Purpose and How to Find It (Coaching Corner): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/id1618350654?i=1000603334938#53 Matt Formston - Diagnosed Legally Blind at 5, Surfing 50 Foot Waves at Nazare, Winning Cycling World Champs and Never Saying the Word Can't: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/performance-intelligence-with-andrew-may/id1618350654?i=1000621671935 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, champion bodybuilder Nick Jones talks all things performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Nick explains some of the benefits and negative side effects that come with the use and abuse of PEDs such as anabolic steroids, Human growth hormone (HGH) and peptides  Nick goes into detail on some of his experience with PEDs and why he believes they have such a negative connotation in popular media due to people abusing them without proper training, education or oversight. 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #44, Dr Jemma king shares the story of how her work with the military influenced her teachings in the Gold Medal Ready program with the Australian Swimming Team. Dr Jemma trained Olympic athletes with the same methods used by the elite end of the Australian military to increase athlete's stress resilience and help them be ready for the big event.Listen in as Jemma shares some of the wild methods she used, including air horns, fake blood and even a taser to make sure our Olympic athletes would be able to stay calm under pressure and perform at their peak   You can find Jemma at her LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/5rwy3                                            or Website: https://jemmakingbio-pa.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.

Nazaré is home to the biggest surfable waves on the planet. So, it was a no brainer for aussie Professional Para Surfer, Matt Formston, to head for Portugal. But the one thing you need to know about Matt is: he has only 3% vision. At 5 years of age when Matt lost his vision, doctors and teachers told him he would never play sport and his career aspirations were over. Matt didn’t listen and has defied the odds ever since.Matt tells the tale of surfing the world's most dangerous waves at 50-60km per hour on this week's bite size edition from episode #53. Matt explains how he learned to surf as a kid through sound, feel, and energy only. And the preparation involved putting together a world-class team. Go to the Matt's Website: https://www.wnow.com.au/You can find Matt at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadhg-kennelly-2787a985/                                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattformston/or book him at the TLA website: https://tlaworldwide.com/talent/matt-formston/ 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 a very emotional Performance Uncovered episode Jake Bailey openly shares about some of the amazing people he has met in his time both at the hospital while he was sick and in his work, and how they have impacted him and created lasting memories.Jake’s love for life and gratitude he feels every day comes through clearly and he is dedicated to spreading that positivity and resilience to everyone he meets. You can find Jake at his website: https://www.jakebailey.co.nz/                                      or LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/4q9mb 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.

Dr. Ben Hamer is Chief Futurist and Head of Future of Work Advisory at CreativeCubes.Co. He is Adjunct Professor at Edith Cowan University’s Centre for Work and Wellbeing and has left his mark at the World Economic Forum and Yale University as a Visiting Scholar.Ben is a Non-Executive Director on the Australian HR Institute's Board and he has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at leading Australian universities, he regularly features across Australian media providing expert commentary on the Future of Work. Ben is an Australian representative netball player, he colour blocks his outfits and uses politically incorrect humour as a defence mechanism. In this wide-ranging interview, that totally gets off track a few times, we explore what the future of work, life, sport and even sex is going to look like forty years from now.   In this episode Andrew and Ben discuss:3:30 What is a futurist, drawing inspiration from the Jetsons and using Sci-Fi to predict the future.12:30 Why did people fail to predict COVID, being an optimistic futurist and Ben’s career path.18:00 How kids are growing up today, how work will look in the future and looking after yourself to make better decisions.28:30 New jobs emerging, changes in existing jobs and shifting employee priorities.35:30 The 4 day work week, working from anywhere vs working in the office and what technology will look like in the next decade.48:30 Making connections online, AI girlfriends and boyfriends and the adoption rate of newer technologies.58:00 Introverts and extroverts with technology, how our lifestyle and fitness will change and watching sport in the metaverse.1:08:00 The rise in alternative sports, exoskeleton use in manual labour and tracking sports performance with technology.1:15:30 Designer babies, the future of sex and how society will change.1:26:00 Performance Uncovered.1:38:30 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections.  You can find Ben at his LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ben-hamer/                                        Website: https://benhamer.space/ 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 #58, Andrew and Dr Tom Buckley talk about their experience with burnout. Specifically, what they have observed emerging in younger generations who haven’t experienced as much hardship as older generations, and why this lack of stress exposure can lead to higher rates of burnout and fatigue  Andrew explains the Burnout Continuum model that he and Dr Tom created, and why it is important to spend a large proportion of time in the green zone and avoid dropping into the red zone at all costs. Listen to an example of a high-powered executive they coached who was so far into the red that the only option available for him was to leave his industry and find a new occupation that had far less responsibility and pressure  You can download the Burnout Proof whitepaper by visiting andrewmay.com/burnoutproof 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.