Performance Intelligence is a podcast dedicated to optimising human performance. Every Thursday, Leadership and Mental Skills Coach, Andrew May, talks to a leading athlete, CEO, futurist, entrepreneur, psychologist, expert, doctor, body builder, and more about all things human performance.
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Phil Waugh
Phil Waugh is the recently appointed CEO of Rugby Australia. He played 79 games for the Wallabies and 136 games for the NSW Waratahs. Phil successfully transitioned to the world of banking and finance working in asset finance at CBA, moving to Head of the Covid Response and Head of Private Wealth at Westpac, then changing jersey’s again to work as an executive at NAB.
Holly Ransom
One of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women, Holly is a leading speaker, activist, disruptor, author, board director for Port Adelaide Football Club, Chair of Pride Cup Australia and is devoted to challenging LGBTQI discrimination within sporting clubs. Holly Ransom has interviewed some of the world’s biggest names including Barack and Michelle Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Branson, Condoleezza Rice, Billy Jean King and Adam Grant.
Dean Thompson
Commander Dean Thompson started his career in the Royal Australian Navy as a Maritime Warfare Officer, working at the Ministry of Interior UAE for 6 years in Abu Dhabi, then Senior HR Manager for Navy Recruiting, Retention and Transition, Assistant Chief of Staff to the Chief of Navy, and is currently Human Resource Strategy Director – Maritime Acquisition and Sustainment.
Phil Waugh
Phil Waugh is the recently appointed CEO of Rugby Australia. He played 79 games for the Wallabies and 136 games for the NSW Waratahs. Phil successfully transitioned to the world of banking and finance working in asset finance at CBA, moving to Head of the Covid Response and Head of Private Wealth at Westpac, then changing jersey’s again to work as an executive at NAB.
Holly Ransom
One of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women, Holly is a leading speaker, activist, disruptor, author, board director for Port Adelaide Football Club, Chair of Pride Cup Australia and is devoted to challenging LGBTQI discrimination within sporting clubs. Holly Ransom has interviewed some of the world’s biggest names including Barack and Michelle Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Branson, Condoleezza Rice, Billy Jean King and Adam Grant.
Dean Thompson
Commander Dean Thompson started his career in the Royal Australian Navy as a Maritime Warfare Officer, working at the Ministry of Interior UAE for 6 years in Abu Dhabi, then Senior HR Manager for Navy Recruiting, Retention and Transition, Assistant Chief of Staff to the Chief of Navy, and is currently Human Resource Strategy Director – Maritime Acquisition and Sustainment.
Tom Trbojevic
An Australian professional rugby league player known for his versatility and exceptional skills on the field. Tom’s career has been hampered by injuries however he maintains an optimistic approach with a focus on continually improving himself.
Caitlin Bassett
Former Captain of Australia’s National Netball team, the Diamonds, Caitlin started playing netball at the age of 11 dominating the scene and scored 2,038 of 2,268 attempted shots at goal, with an unbelievable 90% accuracy rate.
Simon Katich
Former Captain for both the NSW and Derbyshire cricket teams, Simon has played 56 test matches for Australia with a batting average of 45 and best bowling figures of 6/65. Upon retiring as a first-class cricketer, ‘Kato’ worked as Football Operations Manager for the GWS Giants.
Tom Trbojevic
An Australian professional rugby league player known for his versatility and exceptional skills on the field. Tom’s career has been hampered by injuries however he maintains an optimistic approach with a focus on continually improving himself.
Caitlin Bassett
Former Captain of Australia’s National Netball team, the Diamonds, Caitlin started playing netball at the age of 11 dominating the scene and scored 2,038 of 2,268 attempted shots at goal, with an unbelievable 90% accuracy rate.
Simon Katich
Former Captain for both the NSW and Derbyshire cricket teams, Simon has played 56 test matches for Australia with a batting average of 45 and best bowling figures of 6/65. Upon retiring as a first-class cricketer, ‘Kato’ worked as Football Operations Manager for the GWS Giants.
Wayne Pearce
Listed as one of the 100 greatest NRL players of all time – Wayne is in the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Having played 193 NRL games for the Balmain Tigers. Recognised as a leadership and team building expert, Wayne Pearce Advantage delivers high impact programs across Asia Pacific.
Matt Formston
Despite being blind, Matt has won gold and silver medals at the 2014 and 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships and represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Matt also holds four world Surfing titles and recently conquered one of the world’s most dangerous waves in the Atlantic waters on the coast of Portugal, called Nazare.
Owen Eastwood
Owen is a UK-based New Zealander of Māori descent who works with some of the world’s leading athletes, sporting teams, business leaders, entrepreneurs and performing artists.
Wayne Pearce
Listed as one of the 100 greatest NRL players of all time – Wayne is in the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Having played 193 NRL games for the Balmain Tigers. Recognised as a leadership and team building expert, Wayne Pearce Advantage delivers high impact programs across Asia Pacific.
Matt Formston
Despite being blind, Matt has won gold and silver medals at the 2014 and 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships and represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Matt also holds four world Surfing titles and recently conquered one of the world’s most dangerous waves in the Atlantic waters on the coast of Portugal, called Nazare.
Owen Eastwood
Owen is a UK-based New Zealander of Māori descent who works with some of the world’s leading athletes, sporting teams, business leaders, entrepreneurs and performing artists.
Craig Tiley
Craig is the current CEO of Tennis Australia, which is the governing body that oversees tennis in Australia. He is also the Tournament Director of the Australian Open.
Kerwin Rae
One of Australia’s leading business strategist; dedicated to helping people with his revolutionary no bull**** approach to business growth and personal transformation.
Naomi Simson
An award-winning Australian entrepreneur and business leader who founded Red Balloon in 2001. Naomi is a best-selling author, speaker, philanthropist, and an investor on Australia’s Shark Tank for 4 seasons.
Craig Tiley
Craig is the current CEO of Tennis Australia, which is the governing body that oversees tennis in Australia. He is also the Tournament Director of the Australian Open.
Kerwin Rae
One of Australia’s leading business strategist; dedicated to helping people with his revolutionary no bull**** approach to business growth and personal transformation.
Naomi Simson
An award-winning Australian entrepreneur and business leader who founded Red Balloon in 2001. Naomi is a best-selling author, speaker, philanthropist, and an investor on Australia’s Shark Tank for 4 seasons.
Nick Jones
After devoting 33 years of his life to the art and science of body building and is known as one of Australia’s best every bodybuilding athletes. He has won titles in the Mr Australia, Mr Australasia, Mr World, and was runner-up in the prestigious Mr Universe competition.
Dean Gladstone
Deano is the Founder of ‘Power of the Breath’ and is a Certified Ice Bath Instructor. As one of the regular faces on Bondi Rescue, Deano literally knows what it’s like to save someone’s life and has resuscitated over 30 people.
Dr Nicola Gates
Dr Nicola is a leading clinical neuropsychologist, neuroscience researcher, and best-selling author, She has worked in brain and cognitive health and wellbeing for over 25 years, is a an engaging speaker and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers.
Nick Jones
After devoting 33 years of his life to the art and science of body building and is known as one of Australia’s best every bodybuilding athletes. He has won titles in the Mr Australia, Mr Australasia, Mr World, and was runner-up in the prestigious Mr Universe competition.
Dean Gladstone
Deano is the Founder of ‘Power of the Breath’ and is a Certified Ice Bath Instructor. As one of the regular faces on Bondi Rescue, Deano literally knows what it’s like to save someone’s life and has resuscitated over 30 people.
Dr Nicola Gates
Dr Nicola is a leading clinical neuropsychologist, neuroscience researcher, and best-selling author, She has worked in brain and cognitive health and wellbeing for over 25 years, is a an engaging speaker and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers.
Dr Tom Buckley
A regular on the podcast Dr Tom brings his expertise in stress and cardiovascular health to topics such as circadian rhythm, cold water therapy, burnout, and more. Dr Tom is an Associate Professor in the Critical/Acute Care teaching and research team at the University of Sydney.
Tadhg Kennelley & David Eccles from WNOW
When No One’s Watching is an award-winning free support program for men’s mental health lead by Tadhg and David. WNOW are committed to making a difference in the world by helping men feel comfortable in their own skin by becoming better people; better fathers, partners, sons, brothers, and mates.
Ciaran Gribbin
Frontman for popular Irish band “Leya” and toured the world as lead singer for Australian rock legends “INXS”.
Dr Tom Buckley
A regular on the podcast Dr Tom brings his expertise in stress and cardiovascular health to topics such as circadian rhythm, cold water therapy, burnout, and more. Dr Tom is an Associate Professor in the Critical/Acute Care teaching and research team at the University of Sydney.
Tadhg Kennelley & David Eccles from WNOW
When No One’s Watching is an award-winning free support program for men’s mental health lead by Tadhg and David. WNOW are committed to making a difference in the world by helping men feel comfortable in their own skin by becoming better people; better fathers, partners, sons, brothers, and mates.
Ciaran Gribban
Frontman for popular Irish band “Leya” and toured the world as lead singer for Australian rock legends “INXS”.