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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Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 25min
The essential tools you need to supercharge how you live, work and lead others
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn shares an in-depth explanation of some of the wellbeing, performance, resilience and leadership tools and terminology from his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic (Chapter 3).He explains how he developed these to fit together and to be shareable, so people can work together, to feel better and do better every day.The tools and terminology include: - The Lighthouse Brain ( a simple model to help you understand how your brain works)- The House of Confidence (which makes it easier to understand and build confidence)- The A.P.E. Brain test (a quick exercise to help you identify your helpful and unhelpful habits)- Daily TEA Plan (a two-minute daily exercise to make life easier)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.
Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 39min
Nine factors you need to supercharge performance and wellbeing
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn talks us through a recent article he wrote for Forbes magazine in which he explains how traditional approaches to performance coaching for business (and other contexts) were not developed using insights about how our brains actually work.Hence, these approaches fail to recognise the pivotal role played by habits. And Dr. Finn goes on to explain how - to be successful - any coaching must incorporate this insight. He also gives a practical explanation of the nine factors that drive what we think and do and how to get these factors working in our favour, to change our behaviour, so we can give our best performance everyday.Dr Finn also shares some fascinating stories and experiences including one about a coach of an elite national sporting team.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.
Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
Your Secret Superpower...you Learn by Failing
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn discusses Chapter 2 of The Habit Mechanic book. He highlights how a major sporting failure when he was younger became a springboard for great success in the future.He also talks more about using failure as a catalyst for growth and development and the challenge of knowing what we need to do, to be our best everyday, and actually doing 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.
Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 24min
A two-minute Daily Exercise to Make Your Life Easier
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NOTE: Please note that Dr. Finn made a slight verbal slip in this podcast. The Habit Mechanic is NOT 107,000 pages long. It is 559 pages and 107,000 words 😁In this new podcast, Dr. Jon Finn takes a deep-dive into Chapter 1 of The Habit Mechanic book and shares even more insights about the quick and practical two-minute daily exercise that boosts your resilience, wellbeing and personal performance.The exercise is called The Daily TEA Plan. Using it regularly will help you to become highly-successful at planning to be your best.Sign up to the FREE webinar (Feb 22nd): How Coaches And Leaders Can Supercharge Their Clients / Teams Happiness And Performance Using A NEW Science-Based 9-Step FrameworkGet 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.
Feb 9, 2023 • 31min
Why Traditional Coaching is Broken and How to Fix It (Using a New Science-Based Approach)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...There’s no getting around it: we live in a challenging and constantly changing world. The distractions, pressures, and stresses we face—especially in the business world—are unprecedented. It’s harder than ever to feel well, be resilient, and perform to our potential.That’s why so many business leaders are turning to executive coaches. They want help figuring out how to improve their own, their teams and their businesses performance (so they can beat the competition). As a result of this demand, the field of executive coaching is rapidly expanding. Indeed, there are over 60,000 business coaching businesses in the United States alone, and that number is growing every year. The Bad News: Traditional coaching is based on a flawed model! In the episode I explain why and what we can do differently to make it easier for people to consistently be their best. Sign up to the FREE webinar (Feb 22nd): How Coaches And Leaders Can Supercharge Their Clients / Teams Happiness And Performance Using A NEW Science-Based 9-Step FrameworkGet 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.
Feb 3, 2023 • 55min
Change your Life with a NEW Science-Based 9-Step Framework
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Which 9 Factors really control your life? How can you begin to control these factors and get them working for you, instead of against you? The insights shared in this episode will show you how to take control of these invisible forces and supercharge your motivation, performance, and happiness. You will learn:• Why traditional approaches to being our best don’t cut it anymore• Which 9 science-based factors are helping you and others develop Destructive Habits• How to use the same 9 science-based factors to help yourself and others unlock their potentialGet 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.
Jan 26, 2023 • 54min
How to become a Habit Mechanic in 2023
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...I am delighted to share with you a podcast I recently guested on / was interviewed on. I think you will get a lot out of it - I know I did!. The podcast is called 'Live Life in Motion' - hosted by the excellent Sam Kleckly. Please see his show notes and some links to learn more about becoming a 'Habit Mechanic' below...Today I talk with Dr. Jon Finn. Dr. Jon founded the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy. He has worked in performance psychology, resilience, and leadership science for over 20 years. He is also writes regularly for Forbes.Tougher Minds uses cutting-edge insights from psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, and world champions to help organizations develop “Habit Mechanics” and “Chief Habit Mechanics”—resilient people, outstanding leaders, and world-class teams.Having trained and coached over 10,000 people, Dr. Finn, and his colleagues, work with global businesses, high-growth startups, individuals, elite athletes, coaches and teams, leading educational institutes, families, the UK government, and think tanks.Dr. Jon Finn:https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/about/meet-the-team/dr-jon-finn/The Habit Mechanic: Order here.https://geni.us/TheHabitMechanicDownload the Habit Mechanic University app here: https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/habit-mechanic-app/
Jan 7, 2023 • 40min
Analyze and Improve Your HABITS for Happiness & Success in 2023
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...How do your habits actually work? How can you quickly analyze and improve yours and others? In this episode Dr. Finn shows you how to supercharge your habits in four simple steps. He uses insights from his bestselling book 'The Habit Mechanic' and shows you how to analyse your habits using two of his science-based 'Habit Analysis Tools'. You can listen to the full audiobook for FREE (limited time only) in the Habit Mechanic University app here.Have any questions? Contact us here or visit https://www.tougherminds.co.ukLearn how your habits ACTUALLY work and how to analyze and begin changing them:Understand the T.R.A.I.T. Habit Model and how habits workUse our proprietary 'Habit Analysis Tools' Learn how to change your unhelpful habits for helpful habits
Jan 2, 2023 • 36min
Boost Your Motivation and Personal Drive in 2023 with One Simple Tool
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...What is motivation? How can you quickly improve your own and others? In this episode Dr. Finn shows you how to supercharge your 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. You can listen to the full audiobook for FREE (limited time only) in the Habit Mechanic University app here.Have any questions? Contact us here or visit https://www.tougherminds.co.uk
Oct 3, 2022 • 23min
DESTROY YOUR DESTRUCTIVE HABITS and SWITCH ON YOUR SUPER HABITS
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...How can you DESTROY YOUR DESTRUCTIVE HABITS and SWITCH ON YOUR SUPER HABITS? It’s simple, just listen to the Everyday MBA podcast where Kevin Craine interviews me to uncover the step-by-step process. SHOW NOTES: Dr. Jon Finn discusses his book "The Habit Mechanic" and ways to supercharge your leadership skills. Jon uses insights from psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, and top-performing athletes to help organizations develop outstanding leaders. Listen for three action items you can use today.
