
Performance Intelligence Podcast
A podcast about all things human performance.
Listen in as Andrew May explores the latest in human performance with an all-star cast of subject matter experts covering physical and psychological wellbeing, performance psychology, sport, business, entertainment, the performing arts, leadership, and science.
Learn valuable lessons that can be applied to optimising performance in your personal and professional life. Performance Intelligence applies to the way we turn up in relationships and the way we turn up at work, it applies to the way we perform in front of 10,000 people and the way we perform in front of one.
Episodes include 3 main categories:
1. High Performer Series - exploring the habits, tactics and strategies that have led to success for some of the world’s leading performers…
2. The Science Of - drilling down deep into the science of a specific performance-related construct, with leading domain experts…
3. Performer Spotlight – an interview with a coaching client, an athlete, or a leader of a large team Andrew has worked with and how they have applied Performance Intelligence…
Latest episodes

Jan 5, 2025 • 14min
Bite Size #155: Shaun Lane – The Power of Vision Boards + Bringing Ideas to Life
In this Bite Size from episode #91 Shaun Lane shares his vision board and how working on it has provided him with a lot of clarity around what he want to do in his life and what his overarching purpose is. Shaun also talks about how he has managed to shift from being motivated by money and fame to being motivated by his life’s purpose and how he feels so much better off for it. You can find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.andrewmay.com/all-episodes/You can find Shaun at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slane_94/?hl=enOr send him an email at: Slane_1994@hotmail.comWatch the Out Of My Lane Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MIhqGRbYo&t=1447s
Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.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.

Jan 1, 2025 • 1h 37min
#122 4th Most Popular Podcast of 2024: The Science of Circadian Rhythm (Part 1), Prevalence of Social Jet Lag & Natural Ways to Boost Energy Levels - Dr Tom Buckley
In this discussion, Dr. Tom Buckley, an Associate Professor at Sydney University and expert in circadian rhythms, reveals the intricate link between our biological clocks and overall health. He shares insights on social jet lag and its impact on mental and physical well-being. The conversation also highlights practical strategies for boosting energy, including the importance of morning sunlight and aligning daily habits with natural cycles. Buckley teases exciting upcoming research and a book that promises to deepen our understanding of biological rhythms.

Dec 29, 2024 • 14min
Bite Size #154: Dr Tom Buckley - Why Flying Drains Your Energy (Even Without Time Zones) + How to Avoid It
Travel can leave you feeling drained, even without crossing time zones. Dr. Tom Buckley explains the body's reaction during flights and how it can lead to fatigue and stress. He shares insights on managing energy through routines and preparation. The effects of alcohol on travel fatigue are also discussed, emphasizing how drinking can worsen performance while flying. Personal stories highlight the importance of rethinking drinking habits at airports for a better journey.

Dec 25, 2024 • 1h 34min
#121 5th Most Popular Podcast of 2024: The Science and Psychology of Emotional Eating and Understanding the Hidden Causes - Matty Lansdown
Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist, and musician, with a background in nutritional epigenetics and disease research. A few years into working at a cancer hospital he began to feel like an imposter, "I was asking questions that no one else seemed to be asking, about the cause of disease and the impact of food on the body… It was so strange to me that quite obviously the majority of patients were overweight or obese and no one talked about their diet or their lifestyle. Ever."Matty now focuses on the causes of overeating and the emotions we attach to food. And we’re not referring to Bridget Jones crying over her answering machine with an ice-cream tub in hand…we’re talking about real patterns stemming from a range of factors that can include our parents and their patterns, trauma, our relationship with money, how advertisers market to us, what we see online, and more. Through his podcast 'How to Not Get Sick And Die', Matty is on a mission to install new beliefs, new mindsets, and new patterns to live a happy, healthy life.In this episode Andrew and Matty discuss:1:15 Matty and Andrew's reflections on the podcast since its release.11:30 What Matty was like growing up.14:30 Making the difficult choice between studying drumming and forensics.17:50 Matty coming to the realisation that there must be a more proactive approach to medicine.21:25 Over 90% of diseases are caused by poor diet and lifestyle.23:15 Nature doesn’t make mistakes and disease is biology’s way of trying to fix things.25:25 What is emotional eating and why do people do it?30:30 The majority of people are not aware of when they emotionally eat.34:05 Why Matty almost exclusively works with people over the age of 50.39:25 The main reasons people emotionally eat.42:20 Why Matty helps people understand their emotions before he get them to change their eating habits.45:10 The most common groups of people that emotionally eat, and Matty’s most challenging client.47:25 The less confident introvert and why they might emotionally eat.49:40 Why athletes have a higher likelihood to become emotional eaters after their careers finish.56:22 The problem with trying to live like David Goggins.1:00:10 The Dorito Effect and how food companies use your tastebuds against you.1:04:50 Matty’s methods for helping people overcome emotional eating problems.1:10:15 Stacking small habits on top of each other to increase likelihood of behaviour change and success..1:13:15 How Matty learned about this method through his own personal experiences and therapy after growing up in a violent household.1:21:20 Game Changers documentary and why going vegetarian might not be as much of a fix as it seems.1:24:10 Adding weightlifting and meat to your weight loss plan. You can find Matty at his Website: https://mattylansdown.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdownListen to Matty's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-not-get-sick-and-die/id1450212088
Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.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.

Dec 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
#120 Looking Back to Move Forward with Harps & Maysie: The Rearview Mirror Method
In this Bite Size episode Andrew goes on Craig Harper's podcast The You Project to talk about his regular end of year practice of looking in the rear view mirror to reflect and taking stock of everything that he has accomplished during the year and how he has grown, as well as where he hopes to grow in the future.You can find Craig at his website:https://craigharper.net/At his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiganthonyharper/Listen to The You Project:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-you-project/id1342430567You can find the resources mentioned here Rearview Mirror: https://ac-landing-pages-user-uploads-production.s3.amazonaws.com/0000066541/3838ad69-008b-4eba-873d-cea9967f98c7.pdf
Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.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.

Dec 18, 2024 • 43min
#119 Top 5 Episodes You Couldn’t Stop Listening to in 2024 + What’s to Come in 2025! Andrew May & Shannon Frost
In this podcast Andrew and Shannon discuss:00:30 Shannon’s shift to being a podcast producer, what Andrew and Shannon have enjoyed about the year and Shannon learning to change her role and let go of her previous responsibilities.3:35 Andrew’s reflections on the podcast for the year, the abundance of fantastic guests on the podcast and the Wizard’s reflections on the podcast.8:50 Shannon’s favourite podcast from the year, Angela’s favourite podcasts from the year and the Wizard’s favourite podcast from the year.12:50 Andrew’s favourite podcast of the year, the 5th most listened to podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon’s reflections on the podcast.18:25 the 4th most popular podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon’s reflections.20:40 The 3rd most popular podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon’s reflections.24:20 The 2nd most popular podcast of the year and Andrew and Shannon’s reflections.29:35 The most popular podcast of the year, Andrew and Shannon’s reflections and wrapping up the Performance Intelligence Podcast for the year.
Looking to streamline your financial goals? Connect with Zack Raad at Fruition Financial. 📅 Book a meeting with Zack: Calendly Link📞 Call: 0478 622 281📧 Email: zack@fruitionfinancial.com.au🌐 Website: www.fruitionfinancial.com.auZack Raad (Credit Representative 555450) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 389328. Your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. This podcast is intended as a guide only. No loan approval can be assumed on this basis. All applications remain subject to the specific lenders credit approval criteria.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.

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Dec 15, 2024 • 13min
Bite Size #152: Dr Sarah McKay - The Benefits of Strategic Napping
Dr. Sarah McKay, a neuroscientist and expert in cognitive function, shares her enthusiasm for strategic napping as a powerful tool for boosting productivity and emotional regulation. She reveals how a quick 30-minute nap can enhance mental clarity and performance. Dr. McKay discusses the science behind sleep stages and dispels myths surrounding napping, emphasizing its benefits for cognitive function and memory. Additionally, she offers practical tips on effective napping to avoid grogginess and maximize its advantages.

Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
#118 High Performance RESET: "Why Stress is Fricking Awesome, as Long as You Add Strategic Recovery" - Live Keynote with Andrew May
Join Andrew May as he dives into the fascinating balance between stress and recovery for high performance. Discover how energy management plays a crucial role in success and why resilience is vital in facing challenges, including personal anecdotes of overcoming adversity. Learn practical strategies like micro recovery breaks and mindfulness techniques that can transform your daily routine. Andrew's insights shed light on the importance of intentional rest and connection for achieving peak performance both at work and in life.

Dec 8, 2024 • 13min
Bite Size #151: Luke Hannan - How to Survive Public Speaking + Control the Room
Professional MC Luke Hannan shares insights on controlling a room during public speaking, especially amidst distractions. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and the potential pitfalls of a bad presentation. Storytelling emerges as a powerful tool in engaging audiences, while unconventional spaces inspire creativity. The discussion also touches on enhancing both public speaking skills and personal finance, advocating for practice and resource exploration to improve mental health and workplace well-being.

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 9min
#117 The Power of Manifesting and Bringing Ideas to Life - Angela Poon & Andrew May
Discover how to turn thoughts into reality with actionable steps and a clear vision. Andrew shares his four-step process towards success, revealing how passion and energy can fuel progress. Learn about the personal stories behind effective partnerships and the importance of nurturing relationships. The hosts delve into visualization techniques, the science of positive thinking, and the role of wellness in entrepreneurship. Unlock the secrets of manifesting your dreams while balancing risk and well-being for a fulfilling journey.
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