

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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Jun 2, 2021 • 14min
Is Tennis star Naomi Osaka mentally resilient?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the 2021 French Open tennis prompted great debate.In this podcast, I explain why I think her decision shows that she is mentally resilient and that she is a 'Habit Mechanic'.I also outline how it's possible to support the Japanese-born star and current world number two, so she feels better mentally equipped to face future press conferences. This process is based on an understanding of what happens in our brains during stressful and challenging situations. PLUS at the end of the podcast, there's a quick self-reflection exercise to help you asses your own mental resilience.You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereVisit our website here

Apr 23, 2021 • 12min
Change your life - become a 'Habit Mechanic'
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereTougher Minds Founder Dr Jon Finn explains it is possible for everyone to do better and feel better (in work and life), despite the huge challenges we currently face in our changing world.He outlines why beneficial, positive progress is so hard when so much current "self-help" material is based on totally outdated, ineffective thinking.And he explains how we can all improve our wellbeing, happiness, resilience and performance by becoming a 'Habit Mechanic' (a method supported by cutting-edge science.) You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course here

Apr 14, 2021 • 14min
Leadership is "DEAD"!
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Listen to this podcast to learn more as Tougher Minds Founder, Dr. Jon Finn, explains why, "leadership is dead", in our rapidly changing and challenging world.Dr. Jon explains it's now essential to recognise that everyone is leader within any given team or organisation. This has massive implications for people and businesses. He also outlines the award-winning Tougher Minds framework for creating truly high-performing teams.Don't miss this episode!Visit our Tougher Minds Leadership Training page here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.

Apr 6, 2021 • 9min
Can you build NEW helpful habits to improve your resilience, wellbeing and performance (and other things too)?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.In this Tougher Minds Podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explains - in simple, straightforward terms - the science of beneficial behaviour change.Dr. Jon highlights that we can all improve things in our lives and work and change for the better. But just knowing WHAT to do is not enough. We also need a habit building plan which takes advantage of insights from behavioural science. He also discusses this in the context of improving your stress management habits.Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better. It'savailable now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit our Resilience training page on our website here.

Mar 23, 2021 • 12min
Are you suffering from work burnout?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.Feelings of burnout are increasingly common as many people struggle to balance professional and family demands. These are exacerbated by the problems with working from home, in the Covid world.In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses these critical issues He explains why many people can struggle to separate work and personal life; and why they are working more than they feel is healthy.Dr. Jon also explains how we can all work towards the best balance between relaxation and work, so we're super productive.He shares his scientific insight about balancing your brain states, so you can be your best.Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better.It'savailable now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit our Resilience training page on our website here.

Mar 11, 2021 • 13min
Can you overcome stress in everyday life?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses practical techniques for effective stress management.He highlights how these will be helpful in the face of the unprecedented challenges we all face on a daily basis (including factors like the return to hybrid working). Dr. Jon also discusses the stress management lessons we can lean from elite sport and the connection between stress and feeling confident. He highlights how understanding these ideas can help us all to become more mentally resilient. Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better.It'savailable now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit our Resilience training page on our website here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.

Mar 5, 2021 • 15min
How to become more resilient and succeed in work and life
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how we can all become more resilient so we feel better and do better in work and life.Think... doubling productivity, being 100% confident, getting more hours of quality sleep and cutting stress in half. Dr. Jon explains the key insights from behavioural science which can help you become more mentally resilient!He explains how we can start building more helpful habits and the process our brains go through to become more resilient. Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better. It'savailable now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit our Resilience training page on our website here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.

Mar 2, 2021 • 13min
Can you thrive in the 'new normal'?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.Do you understand how to thrive in the new world of work? Can you succeed in the post-Covid society which looks set to bring many changes and challenges?In this short podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how we can use insights from behavioural science to begin building new helpful habits so we can be healthy, happy and at our best more often.Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better.It'savailable now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit our Resilience training page on our website here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.

Feb 23, 2021 • 16min
Build successful teams (with leadership science) - learn from elite cricket
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.Do you understand the power of leadership science? In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how it can be used to create successful teams in elite sport and business.He uses the example of the ECB's new limited-overs cricket tournament, 'The Hundred', to explain how leadership science can be applied and leveraged - in a practical context.Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better.It'savailable now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit our Leadership Training page here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.

Feb 23, 2021 • 13min
How people & teams can overcome hybrid work challenges & succeed
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how people and teams can overcome hybrid work challenges and succeed.Dr. Jon highlights how remote working can be highly problematic and...The secrets of building a world-class team and what high-performing teams must do to be successful. How to create an optimal environment for successful communication and collaboration so teams can innovate, achieve long-term objectives and overcome major challenges. Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better. It's available now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.