Performance Intelligence

Let’s hit pause and look back on 2025. What actually worked this year? What nearly broke the process. And what it takes to build a podcast that lasts.This is a countdown from the 5th most downloaded episode to the one that sat at #1 all year.Some were expected. A few surprised us. There’s one episode that was harder to make than any other. And one conversation that quietly changed how I think about performance.If you’ve already listened to the most downloaded episode of the year — you’ll know why it landed.If you haven’t… you probably didn’t realise what you missed.And before we close it out, we share a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026 — and why the next chapter of the podcast will be different. 1:15 — The lessons from 2025 that will shape the podcast long-term 4:30 — The episode that nearly broke the process (and why it mattered) 7:50 — Top 5 episodes of the year  18:40 — YouTube’s rise and the top 5 videos of the year 28:15 — The most overlooked episode — and Andrew’s biggest personal insight 30:45 — The Bite Size people shared and texted about most 34:45 — Guess the Guest Game 38:00 — What’s next in 2026Want to catch the top 5?Listen to #5Listen to #4Listen to #3Listen to #2Listen to #1 episode of the year!Want to chat?Email shannon@performanceintelligence.com Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

End-of-year is when intention meets opportunity. Before we close out the year, take a moment to reset your direction. Kamal Sarma walks through the ritual he follows every year to choose his word — the anchor that keeps him aligned when life gets noisy.Kamal also opens up about how last year’s word helped him navigate the emotional toll of his work in domestic violence advocacy. If you’ve tried choosing a word before — or want to start fresh — this episode will guide you into the new year with clarity and purpose. Listen to Kamal's previous episode here:https://shorturl.at/rQEMOYou can enter your word of the year here: https://www.rezilium.com/word-for-the-yearYou can find Kamal at his website: https://www.rezilium.com/                                      or Linkedin: https://rb.gy/qemwq Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Earl Evans is one of the most influential figures in Australian wealth management (CEO of Shaw and Partners), but the way he leads isn’t what you’d expect.He doesn’t help people to look good. He helps them because he means it. Loyalty isn’t a strategy for Earl, it’s his default setting. And he’s built not just relationships, but an entire business this way: a company run by two CEOs, a model almost no one dares to try because it demands trust, humility, and respect.With a growing footprint across Australia and New Zealand, and more than $49 billion in assets under advice, Shaw and Partners offers the intimacy of a boutique investment firm, backed by the resources and scale of a major global financial group, EFG International, managing over $310 billion of assets.You'll hear:How a partnership built on shared values, trust, and clear boundaries created one of Australia’s most successful wealth firmsThe philosophy that drives his leadership — and how it shatters typical finance stereotypes of ego and powerStories from a decade-long friendship with his co-CEO and how they navigated agreement, disagreement, and decision-makingWhy building culture, loyalty, and connection can be more powerful than any strategy or titleIf you’ve ever wondered what leadership looks like when it’s human, honest, and surprisingly effective, this episode shows you exactly how.This is Performance Intelligence: the show that unlocks potential for everyday life. 2:00 Co-CEO model with Allan Zion — how it began and the challenges. 5:10 Reflections on Shaw and Partners’ success, Allan’s retirement, and whether Earl would share leadership again. 10:35 Earl’s early years and discovering his path. 14:30 The “loose and tight” leadership philosophy and leading by example. 21:30 Why sport is core to Earl and the firm. 25:45 How sport, the arts, and children’s programs shape the business culture. 29:45 Ali Day’s thoughts and Earl’s response. 33:15 Learning through mistakes and matching prize money when athletes earn it. 36:30 Tom Trbojevic’s reflections and travelling with Earl during injury. 40:30 Earl’s purpose, perspective on death, and enjoying life. 45:45 His one-of-a-kind 60th and approach to philanthropy. 52:45 Gus Worland’s take on Earl and their connection. 57:10 Earl’s vision for the next decade — and living to 100.Connect with Earl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-evans-2631b334/Find out more about Shaw and Partners: https://shawandpartners.com.au/home Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Are you actually planning your week with intention — or just reacting to whatever hits your calendar? In this Bite Size, Angela and Andrew break down the simple weekly structure used by top performers: the 5 Big Rocks that shape your direction, and the 3 Anchors that keep you grounded. If you want a week that feels clearer, calmer, and actually aligned with what matters, this is where it starts. Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

You know those moments where you wish you could go back, undo a decision, or handle a pressure moment differently? Dan Abrahams knows them well. As a world-renowned sports psychologist who has worked with elite athletes across tennis, football, and rugby, he’s turned those experiences into a framework that reshapes how top performers think, prepare, and show up.Hear why your mind is a time traveller (and how Novak Djokovic proves it), what mindfulness actually is beyond the clichés, and how to finally anchor your own mental skills practice so it actually sticks.If you’re serious about performing under pressure, this conversation gives you the tools, language, and mindset to start today. 00:05 Dan on the setbacks that shaped his mental skills practice.03:35 The mind as a time traveller & mindfulness vs meditation.16:45 Domain-specific mindfulness explained.22:45 Anchoring your mental skills practice in a framework.30:30 From golfer to coach & the athlete he wished he worked with.36:00 Coaching unicorn-level players & the pitfalls to avoid.41:00 Attention, intensity & intent: the three pillars of performance.50:00 How performance moments and frameworks guide his day.56:30 The power of a “game face” in high-pressure moments.1:04:30 Roy Keane & the use of an alter ego on the pitch.1:14:30 Why he always starts with the strength and conditioning coach.Listen to Dan's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sport-psych-show/id1434313037You can find Dan at his website: https://danabrahams.com/Buy a copy of Dan's books: https://danabrahams.com/books/Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-abrahams-b72a306/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Hear how Ironman legend Ali Day built the mindset that’s kept him at the top of one of the toughest sports on the planet. Ali shares why he started training his mind early in his career and how you can use the same tools to get your own edge—whether you’re competing, leading, or simply pushing for a better version of yourself.You’ll also step inside Ali’s imagery routine: how he visualised an entire race, felt it unfold exactly as he’d rehearsed it, and crossed the finish line in the exact way he’d seen in his mind. If you want to understand what separates good from great, this episode gives you a front-row seat.Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alastairday/?hl=enFind out more about ACTV Strength Co: https://actvstrengthco.com/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Harry Moffitt wants you to feel what it actually takes to be an SAS Soldier. The bone-deep pressure, the tests designed to break you before you’ve even begun, the kind of training that doesn’t just challenge you - it leaves marks you carry for life.Harry has lived through wounds, brutal recovery, and moments of unexpected humanity that shift how you see the world. He pulls you inside that experience - the highs, the lows, and the messy reality of trying to rebuild a life after the battlefield.You’ll walk away with insights you can use: how to prepare yourself for pressure, how to build resilience that lasts, how to perform when everything in you wants to quit. And yes — you’ll even hear how all of this ends up forming a very real, very punk, all–special forces band.In this episode Andrew and Harry discuss: 0:05 Putting a mission on hold to help people in need and the outpouring of humanity that caused the situation.5:45 Being wounded and the lengthy and tough recovery process that followed.10:00 One of the most beautiful moments of Harry’s time in the SASR.16:30 An average day in the SASR and the type of person who makes the perfect recruit.25:00 The gruelling training SASR recruits go through and how close is it to the Hollywood version?28:45 What drew Harry to the military and heading up the operator stream of the SASR.33:30 What surprised Harry the most about transitioning to civilian life and how he prepared for that during his career.40:00 Preparing new recruits for life outside the military.44:30 looking at your whole life and not just one part at a time.50:00 The human performance revolution and learning about high performance from Percy Cerutty.59:30 Harry’s definition of high performance and why he is in an all special forces punk band.You can find Harry at his website: https://harrymoffitt.com.au/Order a copy of Harry's book: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761563133/Connect with Harry at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrymoffitt/Follow Harry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrymoffitt353/?hl=en Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

What if the people we idolise are far more ordinary than we imagine?In this Bite Size from episode #154, Dr Bill Anseline pulls back the curtain on life with some of the world’s biggest celebrities. He explains why, beneath the fame, pressure and spectacle, the thing they crave most is to be treated like everyone else.Bill also shares a story he’s never told publicly: the night he took U2 to Mardi Gras… and Bono ended up halfway up a lighting tower, watching Kylie Minogue bring the house down at the after-party.A rare look at what really happens when the spotlight switches off. You can find Dr Bill at his website:https://drbillanseline.com.au/Follow Dr Bill on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drbillanseline/?hl=en Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

What if the real competitive edge isn’t talent or strategy… but the inner world you build when no one’s watching?Legendary All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka joins Andrew May in an exclusive live keynote and Q&A to explore what it truly means to become unstoppable in life, leadership, and high-pressure moments.Gilbert unpacks the thinking behind his new book, why the most important work is on the things no one can take from you, and how Māori concepts, rituals, and emotional control shape resilience. In this episode Andrew and Gilbert talk about:1:15 Gilbert’s new book and becoming unstoppable by working on things people can’t take away from you.3:45 Building different Māori concepts into the book to reinforce the learning at the end of each chapter.6:30 Building rituals in the locker room of the All Blacks and creating a human library of past legends current players can learn from.12:00 The different teams Gilbert has worked with and could he ever be tempted to work with the Wallabies?14:05 Pressure is a lifestyle and some of Gilbert’s experiences with pressure.16:50 Having the right structure and routines are keys to high performance and learning kindness.23:30 What Mike Cron has to say about Gilbert.25:30 Transforming the All Blacks culture after a big loss.27:30 How Gilbert teaches people to control their emotions during a game.33:15 Gilbert’s parenting advice, it’s you vs you and it’s a one size fits one solution.40:40 Finding meaning in the workplace and in a team.44:00 finding issues in individuals vs in teams.You can find Gilbert at his LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/gilbert-enoka-onzm-aa614917Buy a copy of Gilbert's new book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/become-unstoppable-9781776951192 Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

How often do you reach for your phone the moment nothing is happening?Emma Seppälä breaks down skybreath: a simple breathing practice she’s seen transform people’s stress, focus, and emotional regulation. Emma also exposes a bigger issue: we’ve lost the ability to be alone with ourselves.No noise. No scrolling. No stimulation.And she explains how even a few minutes of genuine stillness each day can rewire your brain, rebuild your attention, and reset your nervous system. Short, practical, and genuinely life-shifting. Hear the full interview at episode #127.You can find Emma at her Website: https://www.emmaseppala.com/Find Emmas's Courses at: https://www.iamsov.com/Check out the Sattva app: https://www.sattva.life/Check out Project Welcome Home Troops: https://projectwelcomehometroops.org/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

We’re told to find our “why.” Keith Abraham believes the real power lies in building your “how.” Through lessons in reinvention, tenacity, and self-reflection, he shows how to turn momentum into mastery and purpose into performance.Why listen: To discover a more practical, actionable path to meaning and long-term success.In this episode Andrew and Keith discuss:1:20 Keith getting caught up in ego, putting out a substandard product and coming to the realisation that he needs to slow down and reflect on why he was so focused on money.6:35 Having a tough conversation about Keith’s weight and shifting to world class virtual presentations during Covid.9:35 Delivering authentic presentations in an AI world and Keith’s 16 year sales pitch to present for a client.17:00 Finding your how if you don’t have time to find your why and the 8 driving emotions.21:10 Don’t let your ego get in the way of asking for help and reducing conflict with others and yourself.25:45 Finding abundance in your life in more than just money and removing unneeded complexity from your life.31:30 How Keith delivers a concept to his audience and finding the 3 key messages in your presentation to focus on.36:25 Sit down and connect with your family on what their goals are.38:10 How Keith has been able to sustain his output over decades and being the same person on stage as he is off stage.41:30 Achieving your goals faster, sooner and easier.43:30 The secret to Keith’s successful marriage and how he stays connected with his family.47:00 Andrew being on purpose to fuel him in his life and where you can find Keith.You can find Keith at his website: https://keithabraham.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/keithabrahamOrder a copy of Keith's new book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Unstoppable-Velocity-Goals-Reality-Faster/dp/1394389302 Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Most of us have grown up believing that sickness is just something that “happens to us.” A diagnosis. A body that went wrong. A bit of bad luck.But what if that’s not the full story?In this bite-size conversation from Episode #95, former cancer researcher turned nutritionist Matty Lansdown shares what he learned after years inside hospital labs: we were treating symptoms, not causes. And the more he looked, the clearer it became—the body isn’t broken. It’s responding.This is the story of what happens when you step out of the system you were trained to trust… and begin to see the intelligence of the human body in a completely different way. Nature doesn’t make mistakes. But sometimes we misunderstand the message. You can find Matty at his Website: https://mattylansdown.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdownListen to Matty's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-not-get-sick-and-die/id1450212088 Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

On paper, Forward Ability Support was thriving. But behind the metrics, people were exhausted.CEO Melissa Decker knew success isn’t just hitting targets: it’s sustaining energy, focus, and wellbeing. Mel shares how a 5-month Leadership Capacity Program with Performance Intelligence helped her team recharge, regain resilience, and perform at their best without burning out.This is the story of real people, with real pressure, and real transformation.In this episode Andrew, Ange and Melissa discuss:1:50 The challenges the FAS team were facing after running red hot for a long period of time.6:20 What is Leadership Capacity and the program Performance Intelligence ran to increase the Leadership Capacity of FAS staff.11:35 Tapping in to the competitive spirit of the staff to increase their daily physical movement.14:30 The work that FAS does to change lives and how Mel found herself as the CEO of such a purpose driven company.20:00 The results the FAS leadership team achieved and what some of the key leaders had to say about the program.32:20 What Mel would recommend others in her situation do and what Mel thinks her teams key takeaways were.36:40 How to keep the post-program momentum going.Find out more about Forward Ability Support: https://fas.org.au/You can find Mel at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cataniamelissa/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

You cannot hack your way out of bad sleep. One of the world’s leading human brain researchers, Professor Vincent Walsh, explains why and breaks down what actually happens in the brain when we cut corners, and why relying on shortcuts, stimulants, or “hacks” can quietly harm long-term cognition, mood, and performance. This is the real cost of bad sleep — and your brain is keeping the score. You can find Professor Vincent at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-walsh-15187b28/?originalSubdomain=uk Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Creatine has gone from gym supplement to global conversation. But what’s actually true? Andrew sits down with precision medicine expert, Dr Tom Buckley, to unpack the science, the hype, and how to use creatine for both physical and cognitive performance.Timestamps 00:01 – What creatine actually is (and why everyone’s suddenly talking about it) 05:15 – Their own experiences using creatine + new UNSW findings 10:10 – Placebo or real? The brain + cognition effects 19:05 – How the brain uses energy & why data is limited for under-18s 26:45 – Creatine for shift workers + anyone struggling with fatigue 29:35 – Mood, stress, and the creatine-caffeine relationship 35:20 – How to use creatine safely 39:15 – The recommended dosage (and why loading cycles aren’t necessary) 44:50 – When to take creatine for best results + what’s coming nextFind Dr Tom here View the UNSW StudyView the Hair Loss StudyRead the study on creatine and cognitive functionRead the creatine articles from the AFR and The Guardian Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

How do you stay calm when everything’s on the line? In this Bite Size from episode #143, Andrea Clarke recalls the moment her dad’s small plane stalled at 9,000 ft with her and her sisters on board—and how his incredible composure and quick thinking saved the day.Connect with Andrea:You can find Andrea at her website: https://www.andreaclarke.com.au/Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaclarke2020 Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Some questions don’t have easy answers. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does tragedy strike the lives of those who least deserve it?Christina Sy, also known as BC, knows the answer in a way most of us can’t imagine. In 2017, she lost her two children and their father in a single devastating moment.This is not a story of tragedy. It’s a story of what we do next.00:00 – 04:00 – The call that shattered BC's world. 04:00 – 09:00 – Facing impossible choices at the hospital. 09:00 – 12:00 – Uncovering domestic violence and the full scope of loss. 12:00 – 27:00 – Learning the tragedy was not an accident... 27:00 – 38:00 – Choosing survival every day despite trauma. 38:00 – 49:57 – Rediscovering joy and movement through dance and SportsJam 49:57 – 01:01:34 – Setting personal milestones and offering guidance to others.Learn more about BC and Sports Jam here: https://www.joinsportsjam.org/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Most presentations are forgettable. We fill slides, rehearse lines, and hope the message lands. But it rarely does...because information doesn’t move people. Stories do.In this Bite Size from episode #144, speaking expert Tony Bulmer reveals the simple truth behind every great presentation: emotion wins where logic fails.He shares how a single story — told by one of his clients — changed the entire energy of a room. It wasn’t polished. It wasn’t perfect. But it was real. And that’s what made people listen.This episode is about what happens when you stop trying to impress an audience… and start trying to reach them.You can find Tony at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybulmer/?originalSubdomain=auOr at his website: https://www.bulmergroup.com/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Ali Day is one of the world’s top Ironman athletes - but this isn’t about medals. It’s about the mindset, habits, and grit that push humans past their limits. Ali breaks down the people who shaped him, the mental tools that rewired his approach, and the moments that tested him like never before.Behind the scenes, he reveals the visualisation and hypnosis tools that changed everything—imagining entire races in brutal detail, scripting every move, and rehearsing every scenario in his mind—alongside the recovery strategies, growth lessons, and life insights that stretch far beyond sport.In this episode, Andrew and Ali Day discuss:2:05 – Childhood heroes that sparked a love of sport 4:25 – The 10-minute breakthrough with a sports psychologist 8:35 – Mastering imagery: mental tools that changed the game 15:20 – Swimming against the Ironman current with support from those who mattered 17:30 – Breaking both wrists and rebuilding stronger than ever 24:15 – Unlearning old habits and redefining performance identity 32:55 – Why Ironman is never an individual sport 35:50 – The unglamorous grind behind the glory 43:30 – Recovery as a science: tracking every metric 47:15 – Life beyond Ironman: business and firefighting ambitions 54:15 – Reflecting on the journey and a 10-year vision 59:10 – Sports psychologist Lisa shares her reflectionsFollow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alastairday/?hl=enFind out more about ACTV Strength Co: https://actvstrengthco.com/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

What if the secret to performing at your best isn’t training harder — but sleeping better?Recovery expert Dr Shona Halson reveals why sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the foundation of both physical recovery and mental growth. She and Andrew share what they’ve learned from working with elite athletes, and how the quality of your sleep directly shapes your ability to learn, adapt, and perform — in sport and in life.🎧 From episode #145 of The Performance Intelligence Podcast.Listen to the Real Science of Sport episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast/id1461719225?i=1000712107079Read the Recovery Umbrella article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34941807/View the Recovery Rocket:https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-1.pnghttps://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-2.png Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.