High Performance Coach, Dan Haesler, reveals why sometimes the best way to evolve your team is to bring in an outsider. Whether it’s athletes from other sports or experts outside your industry, a fresh perspective can uncover blind spots and fast-track growth.

Dan also shares a rare look behind the scenes at the Penrith Panthers, including how he’s helped players develop mental recovery strategies and why the team isn’t afraid to break the mould when it comes to building mental resilience.

You can find Dan at his Website:https://danhaesler.com/
Or at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhaesler/?hl=en
                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhaesler/?originalSubdomain=au
Buy a copy of Dan's book: https://www.actofleadership.com/
View the image Dan mentions here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/THIS-ISNT-THE-GOAL.png 

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After more than 10 appearances resisting the hype, Dr Tom finally admits coffee might deserve some love - especially when it comes to your gut.
 
In this Bite Size from episode #131, we unpack the surprising ways your morning brew could actually benefit the gut microbiome and, by extension, your overall health (yes, in moderation!).

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Change doesn’t happen by accident - it happens when you understand how behaviour actually works. In this solo episode, Andrew May breaks down science-backed frameworks that simplify change and help you create lasting results.

You’ll learn:
 ✔ Why most people struggle to stick with change (and how to avoid it)
 ✔ BJ Fogg’s Behaviour Change MAP (Motivation + Ability + Prompt) explained
 ✔ How to use Habit Stacking to make new behaviours feel automatic
 ✔ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to change
 ✔ Your next steps

Whether you’re ready to build new habits, boost your energy, improve performance, or finally get unstuck - this episode gives you a clear, practical roadmap to start small and create meaningful change that lasts.

In this episode Andrew talks about:

00:10 Why Andrew is making this solo podcast.

1:30 Andrew’s 2 favourite change models.

2:55 Why new years resolutions fail.

4:15 The difficulty in implementing large behaviour change programs and why shifting mindset is difficult.

6:50 B.J. Fogg’s change map model and simplifying this information to make change easier.

9:45 identifying potential barriers to change.

10:30 The importance of triggers or prompts to remind you to try a new behaviour and an example of this using mindfulness.

12:45 James Clears book Atomic Habits and stacking simple habits.

14:35 The stages of readiness model and the 5 stages of change.

17:15 The seesaw of ambivalence.

18:45 Change takes more than 21 days on a large scale.

19:30 Why join a gym if you don’t like going?

20:25 Relapsing up to 10 times can be a normal experience in change.

21:40 Write down the changes you want to make.

23:00 Avoid getting overwhelmed with big changes all at once.

24:00 Don’t expect perfection.

 25:30 Share your goals to keep yourself accountable.

26:30 Keynote participant Peta’s story of making big changes to her life.

34:30 Wrap up.

RESOURCES:
Download: Behaviour MAP: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-1.pdf
Download: Stages of Readiness template: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-2.pdf
Study: Do fit kids have fit parents? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33475262/
Study: The Influence of Parental Dietary Behaviors and Practices on Children’s Eating Habits https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8067332/#sec8-nutrients-13-01138
Study: Writing down your goals increases success by 42%: https://kitzu.org/study-highlights-strategies-for-achieving-goals/ 

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Share your story! We invite listeners of the podcast to share how they've applied the concepts, strategies, and lessons from our podcast to their everyday lives. Whether you’re enhancing productivity, improving decision-making, or fostering better relationships, we want to hear how Performance Intelligence (PQ) has impacted you.

In this episode, Ryan Shepheard shares his passion for the intersection of performance in sports and education, offering valuable insights into his journey. Ryan served as a FIFA international futsal referee for 16 years and was part of the AFC elite panel for 15 years. He had the honour of officiating at two World Cups in 2021 and 2024.

Join us as we explore these inspiring real-world applications and celebrate the transformative power of PQ in action!

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Wearables claim to know your every move, but are they actually helping you recover? Dr Shona Halson is a renowned expert in sports science and recovery strategies. We get into the nitty gritty of the science and real life strategies you need on Performance Intelligence.

Invest time to listen to this episode and you’ll hear:
-If screen time can ever count as real recovery
-The truth about wearables
-How VR and AI are reshaping the recovery game
-Why leaders and coaches need recovery just as much as athletes
- Easy, actionable tips you can try tonight

In this episode, Andrew and Shona discuss:

0:10 Shona’s definition of recovery, training is important,t but you need to recover and the research into mental recovery that led to Shona’s work at the AIS.

6:30 How to make physical and mental recovery sound normal to the average person, there’s a lot of magic in the mental side of recovery, and crossing mental and physical recovery.

11:00 How Shona measures recovery, is wearable tech all that useful in recovery, and knowing all your stats isn’t always the best thing for some people.

16:20 Sleep is the most important factor in recovery. Every athlete is different in how much knowledge you can load them up with in the pre-season, and Shona’s example of how this had played out with a team she worked with.

25:30 The strong link between learning and sleep, Simone Biles taking time off and coming back even stronger, and the shorter off-season players have compared to a few years ago.

33:10 Some examples of how you can add some recovery to your life, Shona’s role in starting up the recovery centre at the AIS and the concept of a recovery rocket alongside the recovery points system.

44:05 Coaches need some recovery for themselves, being tired and fatigued changes everything about your mood and some of the external factors, such as family, can impact recovery.

52:00 Getting exercise in the time that works for you, walking to get your brain going, and we don’t understand the effects that screen time has on us.

56:40 Video games aren’t recovery, the growing use of VR in recovery, and using AI along with VR to assist imagery.

1:03:15 How Andrew gets people to change their behaviours and where you can find Shona.

Listen to the Real Science of Sport episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast/id1461719225?i=1000712107079
Read 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.png

https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-2.png

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Discover the surprising power of vulnerability in leadership as Martin Sheppard shares the moment that reshaped his approach to leading teams. With insights from former NSW Premier Mike Baird, this episode dives into why every team member brings something unique—and how great leaders unlock that potential. Packed with real stories and actionable advice, it’s a must-listen for anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact.

Connect with Martin at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsheppard1/?originalSubdomain=au
Or through the KPMG website: https://kpmg.com/au/en/home/contacts/s/martin-sheppard.html

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Why do most corporate presentations suck? 🤔 We sat down with one of Australia's leading Presentation Coaches, Tony Bulmer, to rip apart everything you think you know about a great presentation.

Invest time to listen to this episode and you'll hear:
- How to cut your prep time in HALF by focusing on messaging FIRST.
- How to embrace your nerves and turn them into power!
- The 5 simple steps to deliver a seriously good presentation.
- Why storytelling is key to building rapport with your audience

In this episode Andrew and Tony discuss:

00:15 What Tony would say to people hesitant to break away from traditional presentations, corporate comms have become worse over time, and still getting nervous after hundreds of presentations.

4:40 Embrace your nerves to channel them productively, rehearse a presentation before you present it for real and break your preparation into the content and the messaging.

8:25 You can cut your preparation time in half if you start with messaging, have your presentation at least 80% done without a focus on perfection and get out of your own head to enjoy your presentation.

13:35 Learning to play to your audience from Michael Gerber, creating a non-presentation-based program to help people find themselves, and where you can begin training your presenting.

22:25 Tony using his own slides as his notes, the 5 steps to delivering a kick ass presentation and don’t confuse being professional with being serious.

27:55 Showing a bit of vulnerability to get your audience on your side, the struggle of getting people to play to their strengths and a large amount of Tony’s work can just be undoing other coaches work.

37:15 The number 1 block to people being able to present better, learning to enjoy virtual presentations and being able to engage with your audience in any format is key to enjoying your presentation.

48:30 Getting out of “pitch mode”, use social media as a starting point but don’t copy it directly and why Tony is so passionate about teaching others to present.

54:30 Make sure you set your stories up to tell the whole thing during your presentation, Tony’s example of why storytelling is so powerful and telling your own authentic stories.

1:02:55 The message of a story is the most important part, building rapport isn’t just about finding common ground and where you can find Tony.

You can find Tony at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybulmer/?originalSubdomain=au
Or at his website: https://www.bulmergroup.com/
Read the paper Tony mentioned: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ITS-A-MATTER-OF-TRUST.pdf
Watch the video from Tony: https://shorturl.at/MToDz
Watch the video with Vinh: https://shorturl.at/4cj7E
Look at the Barbara Minto pyramid model: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxresdefault.jpg

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Josh Piterman was the leading actor in some of broadways biggest theatre shows In this Bite Size from episode #129 Josh shares his experience of imposter syndrome and how how he was able to eventually redirect it his after years of performing on the biggest stages in the world. 

Josh also shares the nerve-wracking story of his voice giving out in what was at the time his biggest on stage performance yet. Josh walks us through what he went through in his mind and how he was able to stop catastrophising and get back to work.

Listen to Josh's podcast here:https://shows.acast.com/behind-the-mask
You can find Josh at his website:https://www.joshpiterman.com.au/
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From the newsroom to navigating the unknown, Andrea Clarke has lived a life at the edge of change. As a former television reporter and foreign correspondent in Washington, D.C., she’s faced high-pressure moments, ethical dilemmas, and unexpected challenges—and turned them into lessons for leaders and teams.

Andrea shares the stories behind her work as a futurist, author, and speaker, revealing how she helps people anticipate disruption, build resilience, and shape intentional futures. From losing a job abroad for whistleblowing to lessons from her dad handling a plane engine stall mid-flight, Andrea’s experiences are as gripping as they are insightful.

In this episode, Andrew and Andrea discuss:

00:15 Losing a job abroad for whistleblowing and having 10 days to find a new one.
06:15 Resilience in action: discovering true friends and showing up on the worst day as a reporter.
12:25 Navigating daily chaos and lessons from Andrea’s dad handling a stalled plane with three kids.
17:50 3,000 hours of practice, helping stay calm under pressure, and preparing corporates for change.
24:15 Change is uncomfortable. This is how to integrate it into your team beyond just focusing on losses.
29:20 Building fire breaks and spotting opportunities for exploration and adaptation.
39:45 Selling stressful properties: feeling relief and letting go of what no longer serves you.
44:10 Boosting energy for upcoming changes, plus Andrew’s keynote highlights and finding Andrea.

You can find Andrea at her website: https://www.andreaclarke.com.au/
Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaclarke2020

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In this Bite Size from episode #137 Andrew and Dr Tom talk about why recent studies have shown that not only is sitting not good for your health but it has a very similar effect on mortality rates as smoking over long periods of time. 

Dr Tom also explains that not only is this effect limited to sitting but lying down for long periods can have a similar effect, including when you sleep!

You can find the resource mentioned by Dr Tom here: https://app.box.com/s/vjd3uan18inklqvli17cz0digud1tmam

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