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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Jul 5, 2021 • 16min
Jonny Wilkinson's "guide" to taking penalties under pressure
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn explains how to perform better under pressure - in work and in life.And with football's European Championship reaching its climax, he shares his unique insight into the mental skills used by England Rugby's record-breaking kicker, Jonny Wilkinson.Dr. Jon explains how Gareth Southgate's England football team could benefit and apply the insights to win a pressurised penalty shoot-out.You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.
Jun 23, 2021 • 14min
BEAT RETURNING TO WORK STRESS - Build better habits?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn explains how building helpful habits will help us overcome the stress and anxiety that many people are experiencing, as they return to the office in a post-Covid world.He also explains - in practical terms - the science of human stress and how we can respond to this proactively and effectively by understanding what's happening in our brains.You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereVisit the Tougher Minds website here
Jun 21, 2021 • 22min
What can the England football team learn from the All Blacks rugby team?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn talks to host Andrew Whitelam about the England team in football's 2021 European Championships.Dr. Jon highlights the invaluable lessons we can all learn about leadership, team performance and individual performance. He also points out how the England soccer team could learn from the approach taken by the New Zealand All Blacks. They are the most successful team in world rugby and one of the most successful sports teams in history.You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereVisit the Tougher Minds website here
Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 2min
How Dr. Jon Finn became a 'Habit Mechanic' - the Tougher Minds story.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This episode is a special interview with Tougher Minds founder, Dr. Jon Finn.He explains how he and his colleagues developed the unique and award-winning Tougher Minds programmes.You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereVisit the Tougher Minds website here
Jun 15, 2021 • 13min
Lessons from England cricket star Sir Alastair Cook - performing under pressure
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn highlights valuable lessons we can all learn about performing under pressure.He uses the example of the England cricket team and comments made by their former captain and record run scorer Sir Alastair Cook.To perform to our potential under pressure, Dr. Jon explains why we need to begin by understanding how our brains work. He also outlines why deliberate practice is vital to develop new helpful thinking habits for high-performance.You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereVisit the Tougher Minds website here
Jun 11, 2021 • 16min
Can we avoid a 'mental health' pandemic?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this Tougher Minds Podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explains what we can do to avoid the potentially damaging mental health consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic.Data is highlighting this could be a major problem caused by the lockdowns. Dr. Jon discusses how we can all practically respond to this and overcome it.He also explains how understanding our thinking habits can help us feel better, be more productive and less stressed. You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereVisit our website here
Jun 8, 2021 • 18min
Lessons from Apple on how to succeed and thrive in 'new world of work'?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn explains why cutting-edge Leadership Science is essential for success in the new world of work.Some people call it agile working, some call it hybrid working and others refer to it as flexible working. Whatever the name, the new and increased challenges for leaders are the same.In this short podcast, Dr. Finn explains much more and highlights the steps that any team must take, to succeed and thrive in this context.He also discusses the recent demands by staff at tech giant Apple for more flexible working. And explains the implications and challenges of managing a team remotely.You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course hereVisit our Tougher Minds Leadership Training page here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.
Jun 2, 2021 • 15min
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 • 15min
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.
