What does a day in the life of a high performing leader look like? And how does it compare to the structured routines of elite athletes?

Andrew May shares lessons from working with world-class teams and corporate leaders, exploring the fine balance between stress and recovery. You'll also hear from Commbank CEO Matt Comyn on managing energy and building true leadership capacity.

This is your practical and inspiring guide to performing at your best without burning out.

In this episode Andrew talks about:

4:00 Andrew’s background and the teams he’s worked with

6:00 Challenges for AWS leaders & the 5 pillars of leadership capacity

9:20 Balancing stress and recovery + micro recovery breaks

12:50 Strategic recovery explained + live heart rate demo

16:00 Athlete’s day vs corporate worker’s day

18:00 The 3x3x3 method, relaxed breathing & humming

22:35 Grounding for mood regulation + a client’s breakthrough

26:00 A new corporate day & Matt Comyn’s energy strategies

28:15 Mindfulness microdoses throughout the day

33:15 Lessons from keynote participants

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You can’t control when the alarm will sound — but you can control how prepared your mind is when it does. In this bite size from episode 111, Firefighter and Station Officer Sam Monaghan breaks down the critical role of frontloading mental skills — training your mindset in calm environments so you're ready when high-stakes moments hit.

Sam shares how lessons from finance, risk management, and years on the frontline have shaped his ability to stay composed under pressure. Whether you're fighting fires, leading teams, or navigating personal challenges — frontloading is the key to performance when it matters most.

Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-monaghan-1a68b1207/?originalSubdomain=au
Find the resources mentioned in this podcast: https://shorturl.at/j0BFH

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Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/
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Forget overnight fame - this is about the real, hard work no one talks about.

Craig Harper - one of Australia’s leading experts in high performance - pulls back the curtain on why patience and persistence always beat raw talent.

If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing elusive success or measuring yourself by someone else’s standards, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to define success on your own terms, why motivation isn’t the magic bullet, and how admitting what you don’t know can be your greatest strength. This isn’t about quick wins. It’s about grit, resilience, and showing up every day - even when it feels like nothing’s happening.

If you’re ready to stop chasing shortcuts and start building something real, hit play.

In this episode, Andrew and Craig discuss:

00:45 Why success is a long game—and why going viral means nothing.
3:30 The teenage shift that changed Craig’s life (and why motivation fades).
10:40 Why attention is the currency of 2025—and how short focus kills success.
18:40 Craig’s evolving definition of success—and why yours should differ.
22:50 Rethinking age—and staying sharp well into your 60s.
27:45 Why changing your identity starts with admitting you don’t know how.
35:25 Aligning your life with your core values.
40:05 How Craig’s wins have impacted strangers he’s never met.
45:00 The hidden B-side of failure—and the intrinsic fuel to keep going.
49:05 The fine line between quitting and walking away.
53:35 Why selfishness doesn’t work—and why love matters most.

You can find Craig at his website:https://craigharper.net/
At his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiganthonyharper/
Listen to The You Project:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-you-project/id1342430567

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Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com 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/

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