Performance Intelligence

ABC News Breakfast dream team Michael Rowland and Lisa Millar join the Performance Intelligence Podcast, and in this bite size episode they discuss their favourite interviews and what they think underpins a quality discussion. Lisa talks about how she managed to get an interview with the elusive Fidel Castro, in Cuba, after chasing him around the country for days. Michael discusses how even though he has interviewed big hitters like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers, his favourite moment was an interview with politician Steven Jones and his son Paddy, who likes to wear dresses and female clothes. Michael relishes the opportunity of being able to connect with Paddy and have a roar and honest discussion with him on live breakfast TV.  You can find Michael Twitter: https://rb.gy/7t6d2You can find Lisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamillartv/?hl=en 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.

Mental skills coach Aaron Walsh tells us about all the hard work that goes in to being a professional athlete and the pressures that come with that. He also talks a bit about the New Zealand All Blacks and why they have started to struggle on the international stage when compared to teams like France and how that has been an added problem for the players in their day to day lives.Aaron also shares his A.C.T. method for building confidence in players – Assess, Commit and Trust in your own skills. You can find Aaron at his LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/xoz5e 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.

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 "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.

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 "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.

Holly Ransom is a global force in leadership and performance. She’s interviewed the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, Adam Grant, Condoleezza Rice, and Richard Branson — and she brings that same intensity and insight to every area of her work.Holly is a speaker, author, Chair of Pride Cup, and a board director at Port Adelaide Football Club. Named one of AFR’s 100 Most Influential Women, she’s redefining what it means to lead in the modern world.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 "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.

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 "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.

From Wallabies star to Rugby Australia CEO - how did Phil Waugh make the leap from elite sport to the boardroom? Phil shares raw insights on resilience, leadership, and the mindset shifts that took him from facing the Haka to leading Australian rugby. Hear his biggest lessons from the field, how he navigated personal and professional change, and what success really looks like at the top. If you want to know what it takes to transition, lead, and thrive, this one’s for you.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 "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.

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 "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.

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 "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.

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 "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.