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The Power of Physical Intelligence: Unlocking Peak Performance with Kevin Chapman
What if the secret to scaling your business isn't just mindset or strategy — but mastering the intelligence hidden in your body?
In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Kevin Chapman — professional executive and performance coach, communication specialist, and co-founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute.
Kevin shares how our internal chemistry and neurochemistry largely dictate how we think, feel, and behave — and why most entrepreneurs are unknowingly sabotaging their performance by ignoring their body's intelligence. Together, Paul and Kevin unpack the science behind physical intelligence, how to strategically manage your internal state to access peak performance, and why understanding your body's chemistry is the ultimate competitive advantage for scale-up CEOs.
From managing performance anxiety and stress to unlocking creativity, resilience, and high-performing leadership, this conversation reveals practical, science-backed techniques that every entrepreneur can use immediately to perform at a higher level — in business and at home.
This episode is essential listening for founders and CEOs who want to stop sacrificing their health for wealth, master their state, and lead with clarity, energy, and sustainable performance.
Key TakeawaysWhat physical intelligence is — and why it's the third missing intelligence after IQ and EQ
How your internal chemistry (cortisol, dopamine, oxytocin, testosterone, serotonin, DHEA) dictates your performance
The fastest way to manage nerves and performance anxiety — through your body, not your mind
Why pace breathing (5 seconds in, 5 seconds out) increases cognitive function by 62%, reduces stress by 46%, and improves sleep by 33%
The difference between assertiveness and aggression — and how testosterone plays a role
How to reverse negative chemistry in your body using posture, movement, and breath
Why celebrating wins, showing vulnerability, and recognizing your team raises oxytocin and builds trust
The power of interoception — feeling your emotions in your body to build capacity, resilience, and empathy
Why walking for 20 minutes makes you 45% more likely to have a creative idea
How to shift from work state to home state in seconds — mastering state balance, not work-life balance
Why entrepreneurs sacrifice their health for wealth — and how to break that pattern
Kevin Chapman is a professional executive and performance coach, communication and impact specialist, and co-founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute based in the United Kingdom. He trains practitioners and partners in over 50 countries and has worked with companies including Jaguar Land Rover, the Dubai government, Shell, and Mars to help their leaders navigate extreme change. Kevin was also brought in as a consultant when Lehman Brothers collapsed and works with charities addressing knife crime and trauma. He specializes in helping leaders unlock peak performance by mastering their physical intelligence — the ability to detect and strategically manage internal chemistry to access clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance.
Next StepsApply it now
Check in with your body twice today. Ask yourself: what's my current mood? Where do I feel it in my body? Practice 5 seconds in, 5 seconds out pace breathing for just 5 minutes.
Learn Physical Intelligence
Visit the Physical Intelligence Institute: https://www.physicalintelligenceinstitute.com
Explore the Body Smart digital program to build science-backed habits that change your state and performance.
Scale with Paul
If this episode resonated, Paul's work focuses on helping founders step out of the day-to-day and scale with structure and confidence.
Book a call with Paul: https://www.paulavins.com/book-a-call
Subscribe to the Scale-Up Newsletter: https://www.paulavins.com/newsletter-opt-in
About Paul Avins
Paul Avins is a scale-up business coach and founder of the Grown-Up Business framework. He works with founders and CEOs to help them move from operator to scale-up leader — building businesses that grow sustainably, scale beyond the founder, and create real enterprise value. Paul's work focuses on disciplined leadership, high-performing teams, and systems that replace chaos with clarity.
Level Up. Team Up. Scale Up. Fire Up.
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By Paul AvinsWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't just mindset or strategy — but mastering the intelligence hidden in your body?
In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Kevin Chapman — professional executive and performance coach, communication specialist, and co-founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute.
Kevin shares how our internal chemistry and neurochemistry largely dictate how we think, feel, and behave — and why most entrepreneurs are unknowingly sabotaging their performance by ignoring their body's intelligence. Together, Paul and Kevin unpack the science behind physical intelligence, how to strategically manage your internal state to access peak performance, and why understanding your body's chemistry is the ultimate competitive advantage for scale-up CEOs.
From managing performance anxiety and stress to unlocking creativity, resilience, and high-performing leadership, this conversation reveals practical, science-backed techniques that every entrepreneur can use immediately to perform at a higher level — in business and at home.
This episode is essential listening for founders and CEOs who want to stop sacrificing their health for wealth, master their state, and lead with clarity, energy, and sustainable performance.
Key TakeawaysWhat physical intelligence is — and why it's the third missing intelligence after IQ and EQ
How your internal chemistry (cortisol, dopamine, oxytocin, testosterone, serotonin, DHEA) dictates your performance
The fastest way to manage nerves and performance anxiety — through your body, not your mind
Why pace breathing (5 seconds in, 5 seconds out) increases cognitive function by 62%, reduces stress by 46%, and improves sleep by 33%
The difference between assertiveness and aggression — and how testosterone plays a role
How to reverse negative chemistry in your body using posture, movement, and breath
Why celebrating wins, showing vulnerability, and recognizing your team raises oxytocin and builds trust
The power of interoception — feeling your emotions in your body to build capacity, resilience, and empathy
Why walking for 20 minutes makes you 45% more likely to have a creative idea
How to shift from work state to home state in seconds — mastering state balance, not work-life balance
Why entrepreneurs sacrifice their health for wealth — and how to break that pattern
Kevin Chapman is a professional executive and performance coach, communication and impact specialist, and co-founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute based in the United Kingdom. He trains practitioners and partners in over 50 countries and has worked with companies including Jaguar Land Rover, the Dubai government, Shell, and Mars to help their leaders navigate extreme change. Kevin was also brought in as a consultant when Lehman Brothers collapsed and works with charities addressing knife crime and trauma. He specializes in helping leaders unlock peak performance by mastering their physical intelligence — the ability to detect and strategically manage internal chemistry to access clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance.
Next StepsApply it now
Check in with your body twice today. Ask yourself: what's my current mood? Where do I feel it in my body? Practice 5 seconds in, 5 seconds out pace breathing for just 5 minutes.
Learn Physical Intelligence
Visit the Physical Intelligence Institute: https://www.physicalintelligenceinstitute.com
Explore the Body Smart digital program to build science-backed habits that change your state and performance.
Scale with Paul
If this episode resonated, Paul's work focuses on helping founders step out of the day-to-day and scale with structure and confidence.
Book a call with Paul: https://www.paulavins.com/book-a-call
Subscribe to the Scale-Up Newsletter: https://www.paulavins.com/newsletter-opt-in
About Paul Avins
Paul Avins is a scale-up business coach and founder of the Grown-Up Business framework. He works with founders and CEOs to help them move from operator to scale-up leader — building businesses that grow sustainably, scale beyond the founder, and create real enterprise value. Paul's work focuses on disciplined leadership, high-performing teams, and systems that replace chaos with clarity.
Level Up. Team Up. Scale Up. Fire Up.