The Habit Mechanic - Unlock your Human-AI Edge
Dr. Jon Finn
For Self-improvers, Leaders, Teams, & Coaches: Go From Replaceable to ✨Irreplaceable & Unstoppable in the AI Era (Without Tech Skills) 🚀I'm Dr. Jon Finn, best-selling author of 'The Habit Mechanic' and founder of the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy. With 25 years of experience in performance psychology and three psychology-related degrees, I help people and organizations thrive in the AI era. Drawing from my work with world-class athletes, global businesses, and cutting-edge science, I share practical insights on how to optimize your brain's performance and collaborate effectively with AI to unlock your full potential.In this podcast, we (my team and I) provide simple, science-based tools to help you develop Super Habits for enhanced happiness and performance, and build high-performing teams. You'll learn how to master your "Brain States," become a "Habit Mechanic," and lead successfully in our rapidly evolving world. Whether you're looking to improve your personal performance or create a winning team culture, each episode offers actionable strategies to help you achieve extraordinary results while maintaining energy for what matters most.Earn More, Work Less, Feel Great, and Thrive by Mastering your BRAIN STATESConnect with me at contact@tougherminds.co.uk or visit:Book: https://thehabitmechanic.tougherminds.co.uk/bookWebsite: https://www.tougherminds.co.ukApp: https://www.tougherminds.co.uk
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Oct 11, 2023 • 31min
A 3-step system so COACHES can help their CLIENTS do up to 80 hours MORE high-quality work per month
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn, explains in straightforward terms why many traditional coaching methods are ineffective, very badly flawed and, sometimes, even damaging.He also shares the NEW concept of the 25-hour brain and the secret of the practical, science-based, three-step system that helps any coach overcome these drawbacks and enables them to guide clients to do up to 80 hours more high-impact work each month.Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Oct 8, 2023 • 18min
Quick Hit 20 - 7 practical ways to BOOST your MOTIVATION
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this shorter Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr Jon Finn shares 7 practical ways for firing up and boosting your motivation, so you can stay on track and achieve long-term goals.The podcast is based on Chapter 16 of The Habit Mechanic which gives more details of the 'Future Ambitious Meaningful Story' and also daily, weekly and monthly reflection exercises. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Oct 6, 2023 • 32min
Quick Hit 19 - can you analyse your habits so you achieve long-term goals and objectives?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this next short Habit Mechanic Talk podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses Chapter 17 of The Habit Mechanic.He also gives a practical explanation of how to analyse our habits, so we identify the new HELPFUL habits we need to build.And he also explains why it's vital to understand the connection between our daily habits and achieving our long-term goals.Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Oct 4, 2023 • 33min
Quick Hit 18 - Reprogram your brain to do MORE HIGH-IMPACT work every day (and overcome STRESS)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this next short Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr Jon Finn continues to offer solutions for the highly-challenging and mega stressful world we live and work in.He reveals how we are ALL capable of reprogramming our brains, so we can do more high-impact work every day, every week and every month. He also explains how this could add up, and help us achieve major, strategic objectives and accomplishments - professionally and personally.Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Oct 1, 2023 • 15min
Quick Hit 17 - practical techniques to STOP STRESS in its tracks (Part 2)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This is the second part of this short podcast about successfully managing stress.Dr Jon Finn begins this section by explaining to his colleague, Andrew Whitelam, how we can use simple and practical techniques to help us eliminate stress and our unhelpful thoughts.He also explains how stress can have a damaging impact on our sleep; and how and why we should 'process out' stress before we go to bed.Part 1 of this podcast was released on Friday 29 SeptemberGet the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Sep 29, 2023 • 16min
Quick Hit 16 - practical techniques to STOP STRESS in its tracks (Part 1)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This short, two-part podcast is an extract from one of Dr Jon Finn's recent live Habit Mechanic University Masterclasses. It focuses on how we can successfully manage our stress.Dr Jon starts by explaining what happens in our brains when we experience stress.He also shares the valuable story of how heptathlete, Jessica Ennis-Hill, missed the 2008 Beijing Olympics due to injury and how she coped with this major disappointment and challenging time.Listen out for Part 2 of this STOP STRESS podcast coming soon.Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Sep 28, 2023 • 33min
Quick Hit 15 - how to break our social media ADDICTION
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses the recent BBC documentary, The Tik Tok Effect which highlights some very troubling, real-world consequences the social media platform is said to be creating.Dr Jon also explains why Tik Tok (and other social media platforms) are so powerfully addictive AND how we can respond to this, start to break the addiction and focus our attention onto more helpful things.Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Sep 26, 2023 • 30min
Quick Hit 14 - Why traditional therapy and coaching is flawed and needs to change!
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains why many (if not all) types of therapy and coaching are badly flawed and ineffective.He highlights that more and more people are seeking support for their wellbeing and mental health but so much of the support available is based on outdated thinking, and hence won't provide solutions.Dr Jon also talks about a BBC series which recently featured an alternative form of therapy and also discusses the well-publicised mental health struggles of the writer, podcaster and campaigner, Alastair Campbell.Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Sep 24, 2023 • 17min
Quick Hit 13 - How to TRANSFORM your life with Habit science (discussion with high-profile US podcast host)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this short podcast, we share an extract from Dr Jon Finn's appearance on the US-based podcast, 'Live Life in Motion', from earlier this year.Dr Jon talks to the host, Sam Kleckly, about how the Habit Mechanic approach is truly transformative. He also responds to Sam's question about which DESTRUCTIVE habits are most often experienced by high-performers in sport and business.Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 7min
Supercharge your MOTIVATION with secret science
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this full-length 'Habit Mechanic Talk' Dr. Jon Finn explains what is motivation and how we can all use cutting-edge insights from behavioural science to boost and sustain it....even after major setbacks.He also shares stories of how global sports stars and best-selling author J.K. Rowling maintained their motivation in the face of major adversity.Plus he gives an easy-to-use, seven point guide for firing up personal motivation when you start to lose it. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here.Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.
