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
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2018 • 24min
How to create powerful teams
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...We talk to Jon Finn, Tougher Minds founder and MD. Jon spoke about a recent presentation he gave to people in the tech industry. It is a sector of industry that can present a range of challenges for wellbeing and personal performance. We also discussed the new free Team Power guide, on the Tougher Minds website. It has been created to give an overview of a new Tougher Minds training programme.
Mar 13, 2017 • 30min
Improve your children's sleep
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...We discuss the recent BBC Panorama programme Sleepless Britain. It highlighted the very serious consequences of sleep deprivation for many UK families. In this podcast, Tougher Minds founder and managing director Dr. Jon Finn explains more and discusses how Tougher Minds is working to help people of all ages tackle this critical issue and improve their sleep habits.
Dec 19, 2016 • 43min
Improve well-being + Andy Murray's rise to World No. 1 - Tougher Minds Review of 2016
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Improve your well-being and performance by learning from Andy Murray's rise to the top of the tennis world in 2016. Plus, simple and practical tips to be better and feel better in 2017.Also, we discuss how Tougher Minds is helping a growing number of schools and businesses.In this special Tougher Minds podcast, the consultancy's founder and MD Dr. Jon Finn is joined by Tougher minds Head of Education Andrew Foster and Professor Jim McKenna from Leeds Beckett University.
Aug 18, 2016 • 25min
Becoming a high-performer through deliberate practice, like Clive Woodward's winning teams.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this Tougher Minds podcast we’re discussing the concepts that underpin the process of becoming a high performer and developing excellence in your chosen field or endeavour. The discussion is based on a chapter of our FREE eBook The Elite Business Athlete.The book explains how performance secrets from global sporting icons can be beneficial and transformative for everyone. It’s free to downoad from tougherminds.co.uk. To begin the podcast Tougher Minds founder Dr Jon Finn reminded us that many people believe that talent is something you’re born with...
Aug 4, 2016 • 12min
Building beneficial business habits
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Building beneficial business habits - in this Tougher Minds podcast we look at the consultancy's work in business and industry. We gain an insight into how powerful concepts from psychology can be used to help build beneficial habits to improve personal performance. We also hear from people who have benefitted from Tougher Minds business training programmes.
Jul 11, 2016 • 17min
Build robust confidence like Jessica Ennis-Hill
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Confidence, and how to manage it, is the theme of this Tougher Minds podcast.We discuss how Olympic and double World Heptathlon Champion Jessica Ennis-Hill managed her levels of confidence after suffering a major set-back in her career, which many people are unaware of.
Jul 4, 2016 • 20min
Self-Talk - use Jonny Wilkinson's method to control your thinking habits.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast we discuss Self-Talk and how effective use of this key concept can help you manage your thoughts, to improve your personal performance in all spheres of your life. Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson is well-known for using a similar approach as an elite athlete.
Jul 4, 2016 • 35min
Last minute revision and exam tips plus improving University teaching and school transitions
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...On the Tougher Minds podcast this week, we discuss some last minute revision and exam performance tips to help young people. Plus we also explain how Tougher Minds techniques can enhance teaching in Universities and we talk about school transitions from Year 7 onwards.
Jun 27, 2016 • 21min
Mental Imagery - use it like Jack Nicklaus to boost your performance.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses the performance psychology technique referred to commonly as mental imagery. It’s used within Tougher Minds training programmes.We started the podcast by asking Jon Finn to explain more mental imagery and the famous golfer who was well known for using it.
Jun 19, 2016 • 20min
Maximise daily Well-being and performance by understanding Activation like the All Blacks
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses the Tougher Minds concept of Activation - that’s the term that he has developed to better describe feelings including anxiety and other related emotional states.Jon Finn started the podcast by explaining more about Activation and how Tougher Minds training uses the concept to benefit people. He also explains how the concept is used by the Rugby World Cup winning New Zealand All Blacks.
