Performance Intelligence with Andrew May

In this Bite Size from episode #45 Andrew and Dr Tom Buckley discuss some of the research around the use of cold water and its potential effects on the body. Dr Tom talks about how cold water therapy is still in its research infancy and doesn’t have any conclusive evidence proving or disproving its validity at this point in time. Dr Tom and Andrew also explain a bit about why using animals in research can be deeply flawed if you expect to get the same results in humans, as well as giving a little bit of their knowledge on brown fat vs white fat and the effects cold water can have in relation to it. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

A professional Ironwoman since 17 years of age, Bonnie Hancock paddled a surf ski 12,700 km around the Australian coastline in 2022, setting multiple world records and facing unimaginable challenges along the way. Listen to Andrew and Bonnie talk about: • The pivotal moment when Bonnie made the decision to paddle around Australia • Insights on overcoming fear and embracing failure, with eye-opening experiences confronting sharks and treacherous conditions • The importance of accountability and building a world-class support network to achieve super ambitious goals • Anecdotes from Bonnie's oceanic adventures and moments of profound self-discovery • Strategies for remaining calm under pressure and maintaining focus amidst life's unpredictable challenges 3:00 Bonnie growing up in God’s country by the beach, being inspired by iron woman athletes and helping your kids disconnect from technology. 13:30 Using vulnerability as a super power, learning to remain calm 100km out from the shore and Bonnie using every skill at her disposal when paddling around Australia. 20:15 Bonnie’s visualisation techniques she has used since childhood, doing something unique to get an unseen advantage and how to get over being nervous. 26:00 Why paddle around Australia, Bonnies biggest inspirations, and the strain on her marriage that the paddle caused. 34:30 What Bonnie would do differently if given another chance, finding it difficult to talk to her husband after a day of paddling and what it could have looked like from her husband’s perspective. 39:45 Moments when Bonnie thought she might die on the paddle, pushing through to the 1 month mark of the paddle before thinking about giving up and the mental side of ultra endurance athletes. 47:15 How Bonnie raised the money to fund the paddle, being brave enough to put yourself out there and some key lessons to break your routine. 55:55 Bonnies amazing crew, the ugly and messy side of the paddle and having to deal with regular appearances from sharks. 1:10:00 The beauty coming in hand in hand with the fear, craving normality while on the paddle and how Bonnie felt when she got back onto land. 1:18:45 What’s next for Bonnie, what she talks about in her keynotes and loving the lessons she has learned along the way. You can find Bonnie at her Website: https://www.bonniehancock.com/ Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hancock-0a03a0217/ Follow Bonnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/?hl=en Or at her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.hancock.54 Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #80 Dr Amantha Imber talks about how she runs her business from a mindset of always approaching the next task or the next challenge as opposed to running away from a problem. Andrew also chimes in and explains how he has shifted his mindset to something similar after starting his career with an avoidant mindset and all the benefits that has brought him. Andrew and Amantha also discuss what it is that drives them and how they are guilty of not always practising what they preach, but are able to fall back on that when they find themselves getting too out of control. You can find Dr Amantha at her Website: https://www.amantha.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=au Buy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363 Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

Shaun Lane's newly released full-length documentary, 'Out of My Lane', follows his off-season journey of discovery and reflection on the other side of the world. Shaun is an Australian professional rugby league footballer playing for the Parramatta Eels. Over nine years, Shaun has navigated the highs and lows of elite sport, drawing strength from personal adversity including his father's battle with depression. Combining his on-field experiences with studies in psychology (Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology), Shaun is on a mission to inspire others through the power of mindset, training mental skills, and enhancing psychological wellbeing 'Maysie' invited 'Laney' into the Performance Intelligence Podcast studio to do a deep dive on all things high performance, mental skills, life, love. “Some boys just really love that revved up, energetic feeling like they can run through a brick wall or something. But for me getting my performance right is about learning patience and learning when to insert myself into the game correctly.” In this episode Andrew and Shaun discuss: 3:00 Shaun started working with Andrew when he first came to the Parramatta Eels. 6:00 Being nervous in new environments. 10:00 Shaun’s pre-performance routines and how he overcame doubts to become the player he is today. 17:30 How to break the cycle of self-destruction, and performing week in and week out. 21:00 The clear 3 distinct stages of an athletes career, and putting mental skills into practice. 23:00 Using all of your senses (multisensory approach) when preparing for a game and visualisation to overcome mistakes during a game. 29:30 Staying curious and the benefits of having hobbies and other interests outside of your main job. 35:30 Shaun’s belief that there is a massive gap in the NRL when it comes to mental skills, and what he wants to do in the future. 41:15 Realising footy players live in a bubble. 43:30 Why Shaun was able to make his documentary. 45:15 Shaun realising what his purpose is, and finding it easier talking about his father's depression. 55:45 Why Shaun’s parents are so important to him. 58:00 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Matty Ryan. 1:02:00 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Jeremy Snape. 1:04:15 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Aaron Walsh. 1:07:30 Owen Eastwood challenging Shaun’s concept of culture and belonging. 1:13:30 Shaun’s Vision Board and the importance it has to him. 1:16:50 The leaps and bounds he has made in the last 3 years. 1:20:50 Not being motivated by money or fame, and choosing a career in dancing 1:24:35 Shaun’s newly minted speaking career. You can find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.andrewmay.com/all-episodes/ You can find Shaun at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slane_94/?hl=en Or send him an email at: Slane_1994@hotmail.com Watch the Out Of My Lane Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MIhqGRbYo&t=1447s Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #86 Andrew is joined by his friends Stuart Clark and Steve Rixon and they reminisce about Andrew’s early days at the NSW cricket team. Steve shares the story of the 5 minute interview, where he hired Andrew as the NSW fitness trainer after a quick, informal job interview. Andrew then goes on to explain how he had to change his thinking and training method, coming from a running career which requires a very different type of fitness to cricket, while Stuart also mentions that he has been using some of those training methods for his son’s team recently. You can find Stuart at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-clark-32019360/ Book Steve to speak at your next event: https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/speakers/steve-rixon/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

Joining Andrew on the podcast is Dr. Sarah McKay, a renowned neuroscientist and science communicator, specialising in simplifying brain science to promote health, wellbeing, and creativity. “For me what's really cool and exciting is it's such an enormously rich and continually evolving discipline. There's always something new to learn, it’s always challenging me and it also gives access to really cool people who are passionate about understanding the biological mechanisms that sort of sit below how we think and feel and behave.” In this episode Andrew and Dr Sarah discuss: 4:00 What is neuroscience and neuroplasticity. 11:30 Be selective where you get your information from. 13:30 Dr Sarah’s approach to teaching neuroscience. 16:15 How we interpret the information from around us. 20:50 Dr Sarah’s studies into insomnia. 24:30 Teenagers brains going through puberty. 27:00 Creating bio banks of data. 29:00 Reframing the way we frame the word 'mood' in relation to female sex hormomes and teenager brains. 33:55 How our opinions on menopause have changed over time. 37:10 Being good role models for your children. 38:45 What can happen if they don’t have those positive role models. 42:15 How the pandemic made people act cruel to one another. 43:20 The neurobiology of napping. 45:30 Basic protocols around how to nap. 49:45 The effect of napping on your cognition and memory. 52:10 Keeping your brain fit into old age. 55:25 Dr Sarah’s study of people of different ages running a hedge maze. 1:03:00 The struggle women face fighting ageing. 1:07:30 The shocking lack of research into women’s health. 1:14:30 The mark Dr Sarah wants to leave on the world. Find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://shorturl.at/lqT18 You can find Dr Sarah at her Website: https://drsarahmckay.com/ At her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/ Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmmckay/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #89 Former NRL player Keegan Hipgrave tells the story of how he was forced to medically retire from the NRL after suffering multiple major concussions during the course of his career. Keegan shares the heartbreak of having his dream career he had been working towards since he was young and losing it to powers outside his control. However it’s not all doom and gloom, Keegan also tells us how this gave him some time off to explore the world and himself and he is now back doing meaningful work that helps people and that he enjoys immensely. You can find Keegan at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeganhipgrave/?hl=en Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keegan-hipgrave-9a36b8230/ Follow Keegan's podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeganandcompanypod/?hl=en Listen to Keegan's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keegan-and-company/id1695873736 Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #88 mental skills coach for Collingwood and Melbourne Storm, Jacqui Louder, explains what she thinks makes for a winning team. Jacqui talks about how she doesn’t come in to “fix” a team but merely to add to their culture and why it can take up to 3 years to really get a handle on an organisation to make meaningful changes. Jacqui also shares why she is so happy to go into work every day and does so with a smile on her face after being welcomed at both Collingwood and the Storm with open arms and coaches who made her an integral part of their teams training schedules. You can find Jacqui at her LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-louder-74680a4a Or her website: https://www.opsmc.com.au/person/jacqui-louder/ You can also find Jacqui's cake decorating: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #84 Tour De Cure founder, Geoff Coombes, talks about how after working in numerous jobs he found himself being drawn towards fundraising and charity events and how that eventually morphed into his purpose that he now lives by. Geoff and Andrew also talk about some of their earlier experiences in leadership roles where they felt they had to conform to a certain leadership style and why this led to inauthentic leadership and an attitude of just fake it ‘til you make it which ultimately failed in the long run. You can find Geoff at his Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/geoffcoombesoam Or at the Stryde4 Website: https://stryde4.com.au/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #87 the Wizard traveled down to Melbourne to interview the Moonee Valley Bowls Club and find out what was the x factor that got them over the line when the pressure of finals time came in. The Moonee Valley boys talk about the mental skills that Andrew taught them and how they were able to apply them in games both individually and as a team to not only get promoted to the next division up, but also top the table of the premier league in their first year. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #85 Andrew talks to the NSW Primary Principal’s Association about optimism and why it is a bit deeper than just trying to force a smile when things aren’t going your way. Andrew acknowledges that while bad times do happen and our brains are wired to focus on that it is about seeing that there is something better on the way and focusing on that. Andrew also gives an example of a study done at a convent that shows how you think can literally change your brain. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #83 Dr Tom and Andrew swap a few tips on how to use your body’s own circadian clock to stay energised naturally this winter, no coffee or supplements required. Dr Tom and Andrew emphasise the importance of getting plenty of natural sunlight in the mornings to help wake you up and kick your body into gear, as well as avoiding bright lights at night to work with your body’s systems to help put you to sleep. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In This Bite Size from episode #62 Dr Ben Hamer explains what a futurist is and how you go about becoming one. Dr Ben dispels the myth that futurists are just making up their titles and jobs by explaining that there is a very scientific approach taken when looking into the future and what it could hold. Dr Ben talks about some of the ways that he is able to predict advances in technology and society through the use of data and trends as well as looking at the past and how we got to where we are now as well as a few examples of times futurists have accurately predicted future technology and trends. You can find Ben at his LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ben-hamer/ Or at his Website: https://benhamer.space/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

Keegan Hipgrave is a former NRL player who played a total of 49 games for 2 clubs, the Gold Coast Titans and the Paramatta Eels. His NRL debut at just 20 years of age marked the beginning of a promising sporting career. But sometimes things in life don’t go to plan, and Keegan’s football career came to an early end due to a series of concussions, forcing him to medically retire at the age of 24. Recognising the importance of prioritising his own physical and psychological wellbeing. Keegan took a step back to refocus, and emerged with a renewed purpose. He is now making an impact as the host of the Keegan & Co Podcast, using this platform to spark meaningful conversations about mental health in sport. He has recently started a new role as Player Transition Manager for the Rugby League Players Association and he is studying a post graduate in psychology. In this episode, you will hear about : Transition and Identity:Mental Health and Resilience:Connection and Community:Purpose and Legacy:Learning and Growth:In this episode Andrew and Keegan Discuss: 3:35 Keegan growing up on the Gold Coast, creating an identity outside of NRL and the mountain analogy of transitioning careers. 12:55 Keegan’s history of concussions while playing NRL, realising there was something wrong with his brain and admitting the need to medically retire from rugby. 21:00 Taking time off after medically retiring, the importance of connections in life and working with What Ability. 26:10 The story of Keegan’s friend Reagan who committed suicide, why Keegan is so passionate about mental health and Keegan’s message to those who are struggling. 38:45 Making sure to plan out connecting with others, starting up a podcast to make use of those connections and helping others open up about their struggles. 51:25 How Andrew sets up for success before a keynote, the legacy Keegan wants to leave at the Rugby League Player’s Association and helping players transition out of rugby successfully. 1:07:15 Living on purpose, where Keegan sees himself 5 years from now and Andrew’s feedback for Keegan’s podcast. You can find Keegan at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeganhipgrave/?hl=en Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keegan-hipgrave-9a36b8230/ Follow Keegan's podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeganandcompanypod/?hl=en Listen to Keegan's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keegan-and-company/id1695873736 Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #82 world renowned keynote speaker Michael Mcqueen talks about how he prepares for his keynotes and gives an example of a 15 minute presentation that took him over 200 hours to prepare, including a significant amount of time talking to a wall! Andrew and Michael also discuss how they both deal with nervousness and get into a flow state while presenting to be at their best with minimal effort. You can find Michael at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcqueen1 Or at his Website: https://michaelmcqueen.net/ Buy your copy of Mindstuck: https://www.booktopia.com.au/mindstuck-michael-mcqueen/book/9781637557396.html Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

Jacqui Louder is an accomplished Sport Psychologist known for her work with the reigning AFL premiers, the Collingwood Football Club, and she has also worked with the Melbourne Storm when they won NRL premierships. With a wealth of experience including roles at the National Institute of Circus Arts and active involvement with Motorcycling Australia, Jacqui brings a unique perspective to her work. From navigating the pressures of sustained success to fostering cultures of trust and continuous improvement, Jacqui is at the forefront of shaping mental resilience for athletes at the highest level. Join us as we explore the insights and wisdom of Jacqui Louder, a driving force behind the psychological wellbeing of some of Australia's most elite athletes. In this episode Andrew and Jacqui discuss: 5:00 Jacqui growing up knowing she wanted to be a sports psychologist, working hard for 1000’s of hours to gain experience and bring strategic in your study. 12:45 How to be like Jacqui, the shift from deficit to skills in sports psychology and having a degree doesn’t give you all the knowledge you need. 19:15 How to create a winning team, taking 3 years to have an impact and focusing on people, players and then skillset. 26:30 Going to work everyday with a smile on your face, the 5 topics Jacqui could write about for a book and making sure you evolve in your practise. 33:00 Verbal and Emotional sides to culture, understanding organisations and Jacqui burning herself out trying to do too much. 42:20 Passion vs obsession, young people struggling to downregulate and Jacqui joining Collingwood. 48:30 Embedding a mental skills program into your organisation, how Jacqui works with the team during the season and building trust in formal vs informal situations. 54:15 What Jacqui learned during the offseason, the importance of reflection and what makes Collingwood coach Craig McRae special. 1:02:05 Sitting on the bench with the players during the games, taking the sport out of mental skills and corporate examples of mental skills. 1:11:30 Unhealthy conflicts in organisations, losing staff vs retaining staff and Jacqui’s cake making hobby. You can find Jacqui at her LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-louder-74680a4a Or her website: https://www.opsmc.com.au/person/jacqui-louder/ You can also find Jacqui's cake decorating: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this Bite Size from episode #65 Andrew is joined by Dr Tom Buckley and Dr Marc Jarczok to discuss all things Heart Rate Variability or HRV. Dr tom and Dr Marc explain what HRV is, how to measure it and why it is so important to your health. Dr Tom and Dr Marc also give some real world instances of where they have seen improving HRV has helped clients improve their health and their overall lives. Find Dr Marc at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marc-n-jarczok-8194a77b/ Read more about his Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marc-Jarczok Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

This week's podcast is a special one to me —it's about a group of Aussie underdogs, achieving the seemingly impossible. Picture this: my phone rings and it's one of my best mates from school, Deano, who is president of Moonee Valley Bowls Club (MVBC). Deano explains for the last 7 years his top team has struggled to break through to the Premier Division. Despite their efforts, they just couldn't perform under pressure and continually choked in the finals. Deano asked if I could come to talk to the boys about my "mental skills stuff". Enter the players who are committed to their bowling careers, refining their skills, and nurturing a culture of belonging and excellence. Then there's me—a mental skills and leadership coach eager to see if my strategies, effective with professional teams, could help a bowling team in the suburbs of Melbourne. With a resounding "YES" to Deano's invite, I flew to meet the boys... “...We've got this edge over every other team now from what [Andrew] taught us and that just empowered a lot of players and just made us a lot stronger as a team. It was something when things weren't going right we could fall back on and...it's worked so far!" In this episode find: 3:40 What had been happening to MVBC the past 7 years, having a problem with the mental side of your game and gaining the chokers tag. 7:35 President Dean brings Andrew in to talk to the boys, being skeptical of Andrew’s methods and how it all went down in the Division 1 finals. 13:15 How it feels to finally be in the premier league, expecting to lose and the skills Andrew taught the team. 25:45 Andrew’s coaching session, how the culture of the team was built and an example of the team’s pre game strategy session. 34:20 Why MVBC is able to attract so many young players and the secret to the team keeping close to each other. 37:20 Andrew and Aaron Walsh’s reflections on the podcast. www.andrewmay.com Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this bite size from episode #72 Atlassian’s chief futurist Dom Price explains how he came up with the 5 responsible technology principles and why he believes they are so important going forward in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Dom also weighs in on the issue of AI and how he thinks it can be used either to the benefit or detriment of society and why he believes there needs to be strict laws around the use of companies using gathered data. Find Dom at his Website: https://domprice.me/ Or at his LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/dominic-price-0892243 Article referenced: https://fortune.com/2023/04/16/elon-musk-warns-ai-artificial-intelligence-impact-regulation-plans-openai-microsoft-rival-xai/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.

In this episode Andrew, Steve (Stump) and Stuart (Sarfras) discuss: 3:15 Andrew’s 5 minute job interview with Stumpa at NSW Cricket, the difference between training for running and training to be cricket fit, and role modelling to be early for everything. 8:35 Andrew being the worst cricketer involved in NSW Cricket, a coach isn’t there to be liked but to be respected, and Patty Farhart’s comments on Stump and Stuart. 16:00 Simon Katich’s comments on Stuart, how Stuart found his competitive groove and getting the team bus stuck in an underground carpark. 22:00 Knowing when to step in when your kids are struggling, changes in grade cricket over Stuart’s career, Simon Katich and Greg Mail’s comments on Stumpa. 27:00 Coaching players who are having problems at home, Greg Mail’s comments on Stuart, and having a competitive drive as a professional athlete. 30:00 Shane Lee’s comments on Stuart, Stuart’s experience with Pat Cummins as an up and coming bowler, and the limitations of a fast bowler captaining a cricket team. 33:45 The physical effects of bowling on the body, the biggest challenge with cricket is the mind, the benefits of having a focus outside of elite sport. 37:50 The early days of sports psychology and some of the limitations, Stuart not seeing cricket as his career and building other skills/experience, Stumpa making money off cricket in the 70’s and 80’s. 42:20 Shane Lee’s comments on Stumpa, waiting for everyone to have food before you eat or risk getting stabbed in the hand, and Steve’s story of how Shane Lee decided to retire. 48:40 How Stumpa is helping support men’s mental health, fighting off loneliness as you age, and a life-changing trip to a school in India. 1:02:45 Why Stuart is so invested to staying connected with others, Andrew hiring an actor to 'punish' Stuart at his bucks night, and taking Stuart and Tim Tszyu to a recent Manly Sea Eagles game. 1:12:15 Gratitude, not burning your bridges, Stuart remembering the time Steve threw a clipboard at him across the room. 1:17:00 Stumpa going with a friend to the pub once a week because that was the best part of his week, Stuart being there for Andrew during tough times, NSW cricketers never being late for the Australian cricket team bus. 1:18:00 Happy Birthday Stumpa! You can find Stuart at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-clark-32019360/ Book Steve to speak at your next event: https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/speakers/steve-rixon/ Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ If 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.