Performance Intelligence with Andrew May Andrew May

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=auBuy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363 

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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

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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/ 

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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/

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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=enOr at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keegan-hipgrave-9a36b8230/Follow Keegan's podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeganandcompanypod/?hl=enListen to Keegan's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keegan-and-company/id1695873736

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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-74680a4aOr her website: https://www.opsmc.com.au/person/jacqui-louder/You can also find Jacqui's cake decorating: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/

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