Performance Intelligence

Peter Baines has followed an unconventional path from being a forensic police investigator solving homicides and leading international teams in scenes of crisis and disaster, to being a global keynote speaker, business consultant and philanthropist. In what reads like a spy-thriller, he has held roles with Interpol and the United Nations unravelling criminal mysteries and advising on counter-terrorism in Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia.Peter was part of the leadership team responding to the Bali bombings and in 2004 was called to lead the international response to the Boxing Day tsunami. Deeply touched by the number of children left without parents after the tsunami, he was inspired to establish the charity Hands Across the Water, which has raised over $30M. Peter has been recognised with the Order of Australia Medal and the Most Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn from the King of Thailand. He has written three books including his latest, “Leadership Matters – stories and insights for leaders, achievers and visionaries.”When not working, you'll find Peter tending to his farm, raising Hereford cattle and driving his tractor. He's an enthusiastic helicopter pilot and enjoys participating in ultra-marathons alongside his loyal companion, Burton.In this episode Andrew and Peter discuss:5:15 Peter’s latest book, his story of hitting rock bottom and how he got out of a rut14:45 Starting in the Merrylands Police Station at 18 years old , and moving to Cabramatta and 'leaving work at the door'19:15 Moving into forensics, the evolution of science in forensic investigations and mentally dealing with/disconnecting from violent crimes27:30 PTSD and whether or not training mental skills could help avoid it32:30Being part of the Bali bombing investigation, identifying 3,500 bodies in Thailand and working in Japan after the 2011 Tsunami 42:00 The hardest and easiest part of the job, and Peter’s moving story about the beautiful Thai mother woman who came to collect the bodies of her children on 3 separate occasions 47:30 Ego and self-esteem, being an introvert in a public speaking role, and down regulating being on the farm52:30 Hands Across the Water and the inspiring story of Tracy and Clare59:45 Never feeling like the job is done, how he wrote his latest book in record time and raising $250k at a number of conferences/events "despite being shit at selling"1:16:15 Performance Uncovered1:32:05 Andrew and the Wizard’s reflections You can find Peter at his LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/peterbainesconsulting/                                        Website: peterbaines.com.auOr the Hands Across The Water Website: https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.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.

Would you walk away from a high paying career if it wasn’t fulfilling your purpose?Richard Burton joins us in this bite size from episode #39 to talk about how a noisy garbage truck reversing outside his house early on a Monday morning, led to him leaving a high-paying career in property. Richard threw it all in, pursued his personal purpose, and backed himself in a new career as an executive coach.Richard also shares how he ended up in that situation, a process that started when he was leaving high school and he got his mum to fill out his Uni application, because he was too focused on playing cricket.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.

For thousands of years, we have lived and worked in communities – it’s fundamental to the way we experience the world. Humans belong in tribes. It is wired in our DNA. Being truly connected provides purpose and gives lives rich meaning and pleasure.  It is now more important than ever to ‘connect’ in all parts of our personal and professional lives. Research shows a multitude of benefits connecting with your inner purpose, or what is referred to as your inner why. People with a clearly articulated purpose live longer, are more resilient and bounce back faster from challenges, and they make more money. Andrew has been exploring the power of human connection for close to two decades in his work as an entrepreneur (building and selling two separate companies that he sold to ACCOR and KPMG), his focus on personal development and uncovering the power of personal purpose (helping him through a few ups and downs in life), and in recent years coaching world champion athletes and elite sporting teams to become crystal clear on their shared goal and aligning high performance cultures.  In this episode that was recorded at a live event, Andrew talks about:7:15 Making meaning from the last 3 years, the loneliness epidemic and disengagement in the workplace12:20 Connection, leadership and 'Love Actually'18:10 Blue Zones and longevity, posing the question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" and the French phrase raison d’etre24:45 Supplementing your purpose, the missing part in 'Citius Altius Fortius', stress and down regulation33:00 Micro recovery breaks, the 3x3x3 down regulating format and breath work44:25 Social Contagion Theory, Can4Cancer and wrapping up with Dr. Suess 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 #16 fasting advocate Paul Taylor explains some of the positive effects fasting can have on your body, from weight loss all the way through to cancer prevention. Paul also provides some tips on how to go about fasting and the time frames that lead to the optimal benefits.Paul also shares some of his history with fasting and why his time in the military started him on the fasting path. You can find Paul at his website: https://www.mindbodybrain.com.au/                                      or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodybrainpi/Buy Death By Comfort: https://rb.gy/gmm5c 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.

Nick Jones has devoted 33 years of his life to the art and science of body building and is known as one of Australia's best every bodybuilding athletes. He has won titles in the Mr Australia, Mr Australasia, Mr World, and was runner-up in the prestigious Mr Universe competition. Nick's goal is to improve quality of life and enhance performance through superior nutrition, exercise and specific supplementation. He has a deep understanding on how to build muscle and is at the forefront of the anti-ageing movement. Nick is founder and CEO of Gen-Tec, one of Australia’s leading supplement manufacturers and suppliers. With his 3 children and Greek wife Angela, Nick lives near Cronulla Beach.In this episode Andrew and Nick discuss:5:45 How Nick coached Andrew to get in the best physical shape of his life7:10 Nick’s experience growing up in a housing commission estate in Adelaide16:00 How a serious assault charge jolted Nick onto his path in life, and challenging the meathead bodybuilder stereotypes25:00 Training hard as a bodybuilder, competitive drive and how long it takes to prepare for a competition34:00 How to train smart and get fit with minimal work, Nick’s exercise recommendations, and how long until you see results44:00 The science and art of bodybuilding, nutrition and fasting54:55 The importance of recovery, sleep and human connection/love 58:00 The Expendables 3, The use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) in Hollywood and use/abuse of steroids1:10:00 Human Growth Hormone, testosterone and peptides1:16:30 Why PED use is much more taboo in Australia than America, how Nick found out about PEDs and his routines to stay super healthy1:29:30 PED use in sport, potential negative side effects, and avoiding burning yourself out1:38:30 How Nick started Gen-Tec, making supplements in his garage and how he down regulates1:50:45 Performance Uncovered and being grateful throughout life2:00:30 Andrew and Dr Tom’s reflections.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 #52, former Sydney Swan star Tadhg Kennelley shares the story of how he hit rock bottom after losing his job, and how his best friend David Eccles helped pull him out of the downward spiral. David and Tadhg talk about how they both found themselves needing a mate to share their troubles with and how that evolved into the WNOW (When No One's Matching) meetings that take place on beaches across Australia.Tadhg and David also explain why they believe it is so important for men to take part in a group like WNOW and be open and honest with people about their struggles. 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 "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.

Andrew and Dr Tom have been working together for 19 years under 5 different business iterations, with a mutual interest and desire to bridge the gap between the science of human performance and the reality of the human experience.They have discovered a fine dance between pushing the body’s physical and psychological resources to bend and not break, to stretch and not snap.The 5 factors to become Burnout Proof include Down Regulation, Physiological Capacity, Personal Productivity, Social Connectedness and Purpose Alignment, In this episode Andrew and Dr Tom discuss:4:00 The definition of burnout and the human energy crisis9:30 Burnout statistics and the difference between the younger and older generations14:00 Is lack of recovery and respite causing burnout? And the client that had to leave his career19:30 The importance of heart rate, organisational burnout and the 5 factors to make you Burnout Proof23:15 The 1st factor – Down Regulating38:55 The 2nd factor – Physiological Capacity47:15 Kids drinking Prime and the effects of caffeine53:50 The 3rd factor  - Personal Productivity1:04:50 The 4th factor - Social Connectedness1:18:00 The 5th factor - Purpose Alignment1:32:30 Angela Poon and Shannon Frost’s reflections 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.

In this bite size from episode #40 former Australian netball captain Caitlin Bassett goes through our Performance uncovered questions and gives us a quick look into how she spends her time and energy to live life after playing professional sport.In particular Caitlin talks about how she still keeps some of her netball training habits in her day by exercising when she can as a form of having some control over her day and how she hasn’t yet come to terms with her playing career ending earlier than she would have liked. You can find Caitlin at her website: https://t.co/CsbJ3M3MIt                                          and Instagram: https://rb.gy/v5b05 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.

Commander Dean Thompson started his career in the Royal Australian Navy as a Maritime Warfare Officer. He has worked at the Ministry of Interior UAE for 6 years in Abu Dhabi, then Senior HR Manager for Navy Recruiting, Retention and Transition, Assistant Chief of Staff to the Chief of Navy, and is currently Human Resource Strategy Director - Maritime Acquisition and Sustainment.  StriveStronger (Andrew's consulting business) began working with the Navy over a year ago, piloting an innovative program training Social Mastery. The next phase was recently launched to employees across Navy, Air Force Army and APS. Andrew is regularly asked how this relationship developed and about results achieved. Rather than answering this himself, he went to the driving force behind the program.  Commander Thompson talks about his introduction to the Navy at the ripe age of 17, how he got his nickname, the balance between leadership and followership, learning to 'drive' massive ships, changing face of the Australian Navy, how StriveStronger fell onto his radar, why he started looking up Seek.com when we asked senior Navy leaders to take off their shoes and socks in our first session, and a bunch of amusing anecdotes along the way.   In this episode Dean, Angela Poon (StriveStronger Operations Director) and Andrew discuss:4:00 Joining the Navy at 17, getting his nickname 'Tin Tin' and career progression 11:45 Driving really big ships, Dean's biggest career influences and training mastery24:20 Dean's first overseas deployment, sense of family and the evolution of the Australian Navy29:00 StriveStronger’s partnership with Navy/Defence, evolution of the Social Mastery program and the impact of Andrew’s first keynote with the Navy leadership team29:30 When Navy leaders were asked to take off their shoes and socks (in Andrew's first workshop) and Dean thought his career was over 34:20 How Social Mastery can help younger generations and the 4 areas of Social Mastery40:10 Expanding the Social Mastery offering to a much wider Defence and APS (Australian Public Sector) cohort44:30 Praise for Dean’s team, the type of leader he wants to be, and what Dean has taken away from the Social Mastery program49:35 Followership and leadership, why it is a skill to be able to do both 50:05 'Leadership is Love'52:40 Psychological safety in the Defence force, the vision Dean/Defence has for Social Mastery in the future 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 episode Andrew and Dr Nicola Gates talk about the 5 different types of people who get imposter syndrome and Nicola give us some insight into what can be the root cause of these issues and gives some advice on how to mitigate the imposter syndrome when you feel it.Listen to the full episode #48 to get a better understanding of what imposter syndrome is and why it might not be as much of a problem as you may have heardYou 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.