Performance Intelligence

Some days you're sharp, calm, and decisive. Other days you're flat, reactive, and forcing it.The difference isn’t discipline or motivation. It’s energy, recovery, and awareness.This is about noticing the early warning signs, resetting fast, and learning how high performers stay composed under pressure — even on full days.4:00 A-side vs B-side performance — what no one sees, and the hidden strain high performers carry 9:10 Why opening up matters, what high performance really means, and how to reset when you drift 11:55 Energy as a competitive advantage — sales, stress, and recovery 15:30 What the Olympic creed gets wrong, and why athletes recover better than professionals 18:45 Reading your body in real time, circadian resets, and what a “good day” actually looks like 25:50 Micro-recovery in minutes — 3x3x3 down-regulation and simple breathing tools 39:45 Focus, mindset, and why most people are mentally overloaded 44:00 The science of mindfulness and how to use it without slowing your day down 50:10 How world champion Matt Formston stays composed under pressure (and a Dr Seuss truth) Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at [email protected] 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.

Think you can handle a life where every day strips you back to your limits?Former SAS soldier Harry Moffitt walks you through what an actual day inside the SASR looks like — and why it’s far closer to prison than prestige.What the selection process? What is the most brutal part of the training? How do they train medical first aid? Is Hollywood completely misrepresenting what elite military life feels like from the inside?This isn’t about glory. It’s about endurance, discipline, and discovering whether you could survive when comfort is removed entirely. 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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.