The Habit Mechanic - Unlock your Human-AI Edge
Dr. Jon Finn
For Self-improvers, Leaders, Teams, & Coaches: Go From Replaceable to â¨Irreplaceable & Unstoppable in the AI Era (Without Tech Skills) đI'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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Aug 24, 2023 ⢠51min
The SECRET behind reaching your true potential
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains why and how emotional regulation is the key to our wellbeing and performance.He talks about tools we can use to improve our emotional regulation and also discusses stress, how it effects us and how it can even be helpful.This episode takes a deep dive into Chapter 14 of The Habit Mechanic.Listen now!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.
Aug 20, 2023 ⢠26min
Quick Hit 3 - the nine HIDDEN factors that drive our thoughts and actions
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn reveals nine factors that drive EVERYTHING we think and do. They are hidden BUT Dr. Jon explains how we can begin to get them working in our favour, so we can give our best performance everyday.This episode is based on an article he wrote for Forbes magazine. In the 'Coaching Council' article, he explained how traditional approaches to performance coaching for business (and other contexts) were not developed using insights about how our brains actually work.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.
Aug 18, 2023 ⢠13min
Quick Hit 2 - How FAILURE can help you to become GREAT
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this 'Quick Hit' podcast, Dr. Jon Finn shares his own 'origin' story and explains how failure can be used as a springboard for growth and for accomplishing great things - in ALL spheres of life and work.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Aug 15, 2023 ⢠16min
Quick Hit 1 - An EASY 2-minute exercise to help you best your best EVERYDAY
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this short 'Quick Hit' podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explains the super-easy two-minute daily exercise that boosts your resilience, wellbeing and personal performance.The Daily TEA Plan (from Chapter 1 of âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here) will help you to become highly-successful at planning to be your best.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Aug 13, 2023 ⢠22min
Use NEW âSecretâ Science to Fulfill Your Potential
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...WARNING! This episode (focusing on Chapter 14 of the Habit Mechanic) is science heavy, but Dr. Jon Finn will guide you through it and try to make it as easy as possible to understand. One of the big differences with Tougher Minds and the journey to becoming a Habit Mechanic is that cutting-edge science is the foundation of our work. If you understand the scientific underpinnings of the habit building techniques you learn in 'The Habit Mechanic' book and 'Habit Mechanic University' app, they will be more powerful in helping you and those around you make lasting beneficial changes.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Aug 9, 2023 ⢠37min
A SIMPLE way to understand mental RESILIENCE, so you can be healthier and happier.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn explains a practical way to understand being mentally resilient and how this can help anyone be healthier and happier.Dr Jon shares insights from Chapter 13 of his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic. He talks about the role of Will Power and why we need to recognise this is a limited resource.(This podcast was recorded live)Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jul 18, 2023 ⢠38min
Build SUPER HABITS for Happiness & Success - this July
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this episode of the podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains how our habits actually work.You will also learn how to quickly analyse and develop new Helpful Habits and help others around you to do the same. Dr. Finn explains how this process consists of four simple steps. Also in this episode, you will:Understand the T.R.A.I.T. Habit Model.Be guided through a series of powerful 'Habit Analysis Tools' - which are quick and simple to use.Learn how to 'SWAP' your unhelpful habits for NEW helpful habits.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jul 11, 2023 ⢠13min
How a Wimbledon winner builds more helpful habits and improves personal performance.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains what record-breaking tennis star, Novak Djokovic, does to build more helpful habits and improve his personal performance.You can emulate him and use the same practical technique to do better and feel better every day.This podcast has been released during the 2023 Wimbledon tournament. At time of release, Novak Djokovic is in the quarter-finals and is chasing a record-extending 24th men's Grand Slam singles title.Dr. Jon also talks about an England cricketer who he thinks is a 'Habit Mechanic'! Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jul 4, 2023 ⢠34min
Boost Your Motivation & Personal Drive in July with One Simple Tool
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...What is motivation? How can you rapidly improve your motivation - and help others improve their motivation in July? In this episode, Dr. Jon Finn shows you how to supercharge motivation in four simple steps. He uses insights from his bestselling book 'The Habit Mechanic' and shows you how to create your own FAM Story. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jun 27, 2023 ⢠43min
Identify the UNHELPFUL habits that DAMAGE your life!
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr. Jon Finn discusses Chapter 12 of The Habit Mechanic.He explains how we can all begin to identify the unhelpful habits that stop us feeling our best and achieving our goals. Dr. Jon also highlights how intelligent 'Self-Watching' is key to this process and can help us to begin building more helpful habits.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
