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, 2016 • 33min
Growth mindset - is it enough for success in education?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Tougher Minds' Dr Jon Finn and Professor Jim McKenna discuss a University of Portsmouth education study, which will focus on the concept of growth mindset. The study will begin in September and will test if school children can benefit from approaches to learning, based on it. This podcast s an essential listen for anybody who wants to know more about this rapidly emerging educational theory.
Jun 1, 2016 • 27min
How Novak Djokovic uses self-watching to build good performance habits.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This podcast looks at one of the concepts within, The Elite Business Athlete. That’s the name of the Tougher Minds eBook which explains how performance secrets from global sporting icons can be beneficial and transformative for everyone. The book provides an overview of key concepts that boost resilience, personal performance and wellbeing.In this episode, Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses tennis star Novak Djokovic and his use of a psychology technique known as SELF-WATCHING.Dr. Finn explains how the world number one uses this to build good habits which improve his performance...and just as significantly break bad habits.
May 9, 2016 • 33min
Improving teamwork and leadership - lessons from the Premier League Champions.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Tougher Minds founder Dr Jon Finn analyses the key factors which he believes underpinned Leicester City winning the Barclay's Premier League. Jon discusses concepts including building team spirit, transformational leadership and how a self-determining environment can help performance.
May 6, 2016 • 32min
Health, happiness and high-performance for young people
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Tougher Minds founder and managing director Dr. Jon Finn gives his views on the new government mental health service launched for young people. He says whilst it may be well intentioned, in his opinion and experience, it does not offer the right sort of support.Jon Finn also reminds us of the Tougher Minds approach to addressing exam stress issues.
May 4, 2016 • 31min
How sleep, diet and exercise can boost your mental performance
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In the second of our regular podcasts, we talk to Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn who explains why sleep, diet and exercise are key components of all types of our training programmes. We discuss how exercise can boost brain power, your digestive health can have an impact on mental performance and sleep will re-boot your brain to improve learning.
May 2, 2016 • 30min
Helping young people manage stress at school
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...We discusses the issues relating exam stress and the potential challenges faced by young people at school.
Apr 11, 2016 • 16min
Improve exam success: Part 4 – Tougher Minds revision guide in the press.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this final episode of our four part preview of the Improve Exam Success event, we discuss a Tougher Minds revision guide which featured in a national newspaper. Tougher Minds Founder Dr Jon Finn and Head of Education Andrew Foster take part.
Apr 8, 2016 • 11min
Improve exam success: Part 3 - Simple and practical techniques to help you.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this episode we explain more about exactly what will be taught at the Tougher Minds Improve Exam Success event on April 21st at the UCL Institute of Education.
Apr 4, 2016 • 12min
Improve exam success: Part 2 - Why exams challenge us.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This is the second short podcast in our series which looks ahead to the Tougher Minds 'Improve exam success' event. This episode features Tougher Minds' Founder and Managing Director Jon Finn and Head of Education Andrew Foster. They discuss the insights from neuroscience which explain why exams can be so challenging for many people.
Mar 31, 2016 • 13min
Improve exam success: Part 1 - The trouble with exams.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This is the first in a series of four short podcasts, looking ahead to Tougher Minds Improve exam success event. It is a bite-size resilience training session focussing on exam preparation and performance and is for anybody facing an exam or test of any kind. The session will help professionals and the world of work with qualifications, exams and tests, it's for parents to support their children and enhance their learning and revision at home. The event is also for school pupils of all ages facing 11 Plus, entrance exams, GCSEs and A Levels and t's for university students facing course exams, tests and finals. Go to tougherminds.co.uk to find out more.
