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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Nov 12, 2019 • 32min
Can you use activity and exercise to boost your brain power?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here.In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains the importance of exercise and activity for human wellbeing and resilience.He discusses how exercise can help us boost our brain function by releasing hormones, so that we feel better and perform better in work and life.Did you know that we're not designed to sit down? And that anthropologists believe that humans are designed to walk at least 12 miles per day?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.
Aug 28, 2019 • 8min
Learn how to improve sleep, diet and exercise - a practical audio guide.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Listen to this accessible practical Tougher Minds audio guide about how to improve sleep, diet and exercise.About Tougher MindsWe deliver resilience training, leadership coaching and leadership and management training, based on cutting-edge neuroscience and habit science. Our training, coaching, online programmes and other services quickly help people and teams thrive in the challenging modern world. Tougher Minds training also helps people and teams improve efficiency, productivity, teamwork and hybrid and remote working. These podcasts cover a range of concepts and insights related to our resilience training and leadership coaching services for business. We also offer advice and insight.Tougher Minds is your ultimate performance advantage. Visit our website here. View our Business resilience training, leadership coaching training and leadership and management training here.
Apr 8, 2019 • 23min
Exam and revision success - a Me Power Academy special
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This is a special podcast about the Me Power Academy.It's the new online programme for families, teachers and schools who believe in young people’s potential. It’s for anyone who wants to help children, families, teachers and school communities to be healthy, happy and be their best. Me Power Academy will help people flourish in the face of life’s challenges. It is based on Tougher Minds' award-winning education programmes and works with mobiles, tablets and desktops.For this podcast we spoke to Me Power Head of Education, Andrew Foster, about the revision and exam period that is now underway for many young people. Whether that is for GCSEs, A levels or other types of exams, there are a set of common challenges and issues. Andrew explained how the new Me Power Academy can help young people overcome these challenges and succeed during this this important time in their lives.
Nov 26, 2018 • 13min
Building winning cultures like Pep Guardiola
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn discusses the Amazon documentary ‘All or Nothing’ which offers an inside view of Premier League Champions Manchester City. Dr. Finn explains how manager Pep Guardiola creates a culture that consistently delivers world-class performances.
Nov 19, 2018 • 13min
Improve sleep to improve well-being and performance.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...We talk about Silicon Valley entrepreneur Elon Musk, who made headlines earlier this year.His social media comments about his company, Tesla, and a recent appearance on another podcast have also attracted criticism and controversy. Musk shed light on what is clearly a demanding lifestyle which seems to be preventing him resting properly (and perhaps sleeping properly too).Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses this and explains how good quality sleep is important for everyone.
Nov 12, 2018 • 11min
Set BIG goals for success
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how setting a BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOAL will lead to success in your life and work. He discusses Georgia Hall, who became only the third British winner of The Women's British Open Golf since the event became a ‘Major’.After her victory, she revealed she had indeed set a Big Hairy Audacious Goal to guide and shape her future efforts in her chosen endeavour.
Nov 5, 2018 • 15min
Improving leadership and teamwork - learn from Geraint Thomas and Team Sky.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Cyclist Geraint Thomas’ victory in. the 2018 Tour de France provided a number performance insights. In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how these can benefit individuals and teams, and apply to work and everyday life.
Oct 30, 2018 • 15min
Gareth Southgate shows how to become a true leader
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast Tougher Minds Founder and Managing Director Dr. Jon Finn explains what can business learn from the England football manager’s approach to leadership.He discusses how Gareth Southgate lead his team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Jul 25, 2018 • 22min
The Tougher Minds Team Power Course - September 2018
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast we discuss the Tougher Minds Team Power Coaching programme for Leaders.Are you a leader, or future leader, who wants to enhance your ability to engage your people and empower them to grow, develop and support each other to be their best?Find out more here: www.tougherminds.co.uk/leadership-coaching/
May 17, 2018 • 17min
How to create powerful teams – Event preview podcast.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr. Jon Finn looks ahead to the forthcoming Tougher Minds Talk in central Leeds: “How to create powerful teams – the surprising truth.”Dr Finn talks more about Tougher Minds’ Team Power programmes and we also hear from two senior figures in business who have experienced Tougher Minds training.“How to create powerful teams – the surprising truth” takes place on June 21st (6.15pm start).Tickets are free but places are limited. To book, click: https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/leeds-event/
