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The Habit Mechanic - Fine-Tune your Brain & Supercharge how you Live, Work, & Lead

186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -

I'm Dr. Jon Finn, best-selling author of 'The Habit Mechanic' (https://geni.us/TheHabitMechanic) and founder the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy (https://www.tougherminds.co.uk) and the Habit Mechanic University app (https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/habit-mechanic-app/). I have three psychology related degrees and have worked in performance psychology for over 20 years. I started in elite sport (working with world-class athletes and coaches). I now also work with some of the biggest businesses in the world. In this podcast, I share my expertise about how you and your team can use insights from cutting-edge science and elite sport to fulfil your potential in our challenging world. I provide simple and practical tips, tools and techniques to help you develop Resilience, become an outstanding Leader, and create World-Class teams. If you ever have any questions just drop me an email here: [email protected]

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Episodes

STOP Stress killing Your Brain - Part 2 (Stress Awareness Month)

November 05, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

November 2023 is Stress Awareness Month on the podcast!  In the coming days and weeks, Dr Jon Finn will be releasing a series of episodes which tackle this issue; and discuss what is NOW a massive challenge for people, for business and for our society. He will share his groundbreaking, science-backed insights about how stress damages us and how we can begin to overcome this. Listen out for more Stress Awareness episodes this month. Watch the FREE mini-Masterclass “3 Secrets To Destroying...

STOP Stress killing Your Brain - Part 1 (Stress Awareness Month)

November 03, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

November 2023 is Stress Awareness Month on the podcast!  In the coming days and weeks, Dr Jon Finn will be releasing a series of episodes which tackle this issue; and discuss what is NOW a massive challenge for people, for business and for our society. He will share his groundbreaking, science-backed insights about how stress damages us and how we can begin to overcome this. Listen out for more Stress Awareness episodes this month. Watch the FREE mini-Masterclass “3 Secrets To Destroying...

DESTROY your STRESS (quickly and easily)

October 29, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr Jon Finn lifts the lid on the hidden science which can help us all DESTROY our stress. And he highlights why many common approaches to tackling stress just don't work and are not effective. He also explains what happens in the brain when we experience stress and how we can successfully respond and build new, helpful stress management habits. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn ...

Five Minute Insight 3 - Learn from a great New Zealand All Black (Rugby World Cup Final special)

October 27, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MB

In this Five Minute audio Insight, Dr Jon Finn shares a story about former New Zealand rugby captain Richie McCaw. We can learn about being our best more often, from his example. Habit Mechanic Five Minute audio Insights are super-short podcasts. Dr Jon Finn uses them to share engaging stories and beneficial insights from the Habit Mechanic system and his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic. Listen now. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habi...

Five Minute Insight 2 - Why you can't talk yourself out of your unhelpful habits

October 24, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MB

In this Five Minute audio Insight, Dr Jon Finn explains why verbal persuasion is USELESS if you want to change your behaviour and destroy your destructive habits. Habit Mechanic Five Minute audio Insights are super-short podcasts. Dr Jon Finn uses them to share engaging stories and beneficial insights from the Habit Mechanic system and his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic. Listen now. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book...

The HIDDEN science that helps you do MANY MORE HOURS of high-impact work & feel GREAT!

October 22, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this Habit Mechanic Podcast, Dr Jon Finn shares his insights about how we can all re-program ands re-wire our brains so that we can do  up to 80 hours MORE high-quality work per month. Also in the podcast - which is based on Chapter 18 of The Habit Mechanic - Dr Jon explains how the same 'Habit Mechanic' system will SUPERCHARGE our wellbeing and happiness. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tough...

Five Minute Insight 1 - Barack Obama’s battle to quit smoking can help us destroy DESTRUCTIVE habits

October 20, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MB

In this Five Minute audio Insight, Dr Jon Finn shares a short story of how the former US President Barack Obama was challenged when he tried to stop smoking. Habit Mechanic Five Minute audio Insights are super-short podcasts. Dr Jon Finn uses them to share engaging stories and beneficial insights from the Habit Mechanic system and his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic. Listen now. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here...

Quick Hit 21 - How to beat cancer by doing 100 push-ups per day

October 13, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this shorter Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr Jon Finn is aiming to help anyone considering taking part in Cancer Research UK's 100 press-up Challenge this November. Dr Jon  explains how we can use the Habit Mechanic approach and shares practical insights about how to build NEW beneficial habits, and accomplish significant challenges in our lives and work. To  find out more about Cancer Research UK's 100 press-up Challenge in November and get involved, click here. Get the Habit Mechanic Univ...

A 3-step system so COACHES can help their CLIENTS do up to 80 hours MORE high-quality work per month

October 11, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn, explains in straightforward terms why many traditional coaching methods are ineffective, very badly flawed and, sometimes, even damaging. He also shares the NEW concept of the 25-hour brain and the secret of the practical, science-based, three-step system that helps any coach overcome these drawbacks and enables them to guide clients to do up to 80 hours more high-impact work each month. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-sellin...

Quick Hit 20 - 7 practical ways to BOOST your MOTIVATION

October 08, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this shorter Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr Jon Finn shares 7 practical ways for firing up and boosting your motivation, so you can stay on track and achieve long-term goals. The podcast is based on Chapter 16 of The Habit Mechanic which gives more details of the 'Future Ambitious Meaningful  Story' and also daily, weekly and monthly reflection exercises. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Mi...

Quick Hit 19 - can you analyse your habits so you achieve long-term goals and objectives?

October 06, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this next short Habit Mechanic Talk podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses Chapter 17 of The Habit Mechanic. He also gives a practical explanation of how to analyse our habits, so we identify the new HELPFUL habits we need to build. And he also explains why it's vital to understand the connection between our daily habits and achieving our long-term goals. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds ...

Quick Hit 18 - Reprogram your brain to do MORE HIGH-IMPACT work every day (and overcome STRESS)

October 04, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this next short Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr Jon Finn continues to offer solutions for the highly-challenging and mega stressful world we live and work in. He reveals how we are ALL capable of reprogramming our brains, so we can do more high-impact work every day,  every week and every month.  He also explains how this could add up, and help us achieve major, strategic objectives and accomplishments - professionally and personally. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Ge...

Quick Hit 17 - practical techniques to STOP STRESS in its tracks (Part 2)

October 01, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

This is  the second part of this short podcast about successfully managing stress. Dr Jon Finn begins this section by explaining to his colleague, Andrew Whitelam, how we can use simple and practical techniques to help us eliminate stress and our unhelpful thoughts. He also explains how stress can have a damaging impact on our sleep; and how and why we should 'process out' stress before we go to bed. Part 1 of this podcast was released on Friday 29 September Get the Habit Mechanic Univer...

Quick Hit 16 - practical techniques to STOP STRESS in its tracks (Part 1)

September 29, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

This short, two-part podcast is an extract from one of Dr Jon Finn's recent live Habit Mechanic University Masterclasses. It focuses on how we can successfully manage our stress. Dr Jon starts by explaining what happens in our brains when we experience stress. He also shares the valuable story of how heptathlete, Jessica Ennis-Hill, missed the 2008 Beijing Olympics due to injury and how she coped with this major disappointment and challenging time. Listen out for Part 2 of this  STOP STRE...

Quick Hit 15 - how to break our social media ADDICTION

September 28, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this short podcast,  Dr Jon Finn discusses the recent BBC documentary, The Tik Tok Effect which highlights some very troubling, real-world consequences the social media platform is said to be creating. Dr Jon also explains why Tik Tok (and other social media platforms) are so powerfully addictive AND how we can respond to this, start to break the addiction and focus our attention onto more helpful things. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Ha...

Quick Hit 14 - Why traditional therapy and coaching is flawed and needs to change!

September 26, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this short podcast,  Dr Jon Finn explains why many (if not all) types of therapy and coaching are badly flawed and ineffective. He highlights that more and more people are seeking support for their wellbeing and mental health but so much of the support available is based on outdated thinking, and hence won't provide solutions. Dr Jon also talks about a BBC series which recently featured an alternative form of therapy and also discusses the well-publicised mental health struggles of the ...

Quick Hit 13 - How to TRANSFORM your life with Habit science (discussion with high-profile US podcast host)

September 24, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this short podcast, we share an extract from Dr Jon Finn's appearance on the US-based podcast, 'Live Life in Motion', from earlier this year. Dr Jon talks to  the host, Sam Kleckly, about how the Habit Mechanic approach is truly transformative.  He also responds to Sam's question about which DESTRUCTIVE habits are most often experienced by high-performers  in sport and business. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. ...

Supercharge your MOTIVATION with secret science

September 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

In this full-length 'Habit Mechanic Talk' Dr. Jon Finn explains what is motivation and how we can all use cutting-edge insights from behavioural science to boost and sustain it....even after major setbacks. He also shares stories of how global sports stars and best-selling author J.K. Rowling maintained their motivation in the face of major adversity. Plus he gives an easy-to-use, seven point guide for firing up personal motivation when you start to lose it.  Get the Habit Mechanic Univer...

Quick Hit 12 - the hidden science behind consistent HAPPINESS!

September 20, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn talks to Andrew Whitelam and explains what is happiness and how we can all work towards being consistently happy. He also explains how understanding that our brain is like a battery and can 'lose charge' at certain points in the day is crucial to this. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.

Quick Hit 11 - an easy guide to resilience and why it's vital for us all (Part 2)

September 18, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn follows on from Part 1 and talks more about mental resilience and how it can help us all feel better and do better. He also discusses the resilience research by the American social psychologist, Professor Roy Baumeister, and how the Habit Mechanic approach makes academic insights like his, simple, practical and beneficial to implement in our daily lives. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book h...

Quick Hit 10 - an easy guide to resilience and why it's vital for us all (Part 1)

September 16, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.31 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn uses easy-to-understand language to explain mental resilience and how it can help us all feel better and do better. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.

Quick Hit 9 - How to stay focused in a world of distractions

September 14, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains how we can start to resist the temptation to become distracted in what he refers to as the 'Attention Economy'.   It's a world in which we are faced with a vast array of social media platforms which offers us the instant fun or over simplified solutions to our challenges. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on L...

Quick Hit 8 - do you know your DESTRUCTIVE habits and your SUPER habits?

September 12, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn helps us to understand how we can identify our  DESTRUCTIVE habits and our SUPER habits. He also explains The Habit Mechanic Manifesto and answers a great question from a listener. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.

How to BOOST your Will Power so you can be your best more often.

September 06, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this podcast,  Dr Jon Finn explains how everyone of us can  "train" our Will Power. He also highlights that the more you train your Will Power, the more you will be able to be your best in work and life - with little effort! Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.

Quick Hit 7 - the 10 'hidden' factors that can help us improve ANY aspect of our lives

September 03, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn gives a digestible overview of the 10 factors that either SUPERCHARGE or BLOCK our development and growth in any area of our lives.  As humans, improving anything requires us to LEARN and the vast majority of people don't know that these hidden factors can help or hinder the learning process. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. J...

Quick Hit 6 - How to PRACTICE being happier and more confident

September 01, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn, reveals how we can improve any aspect of lives with what he calls focus practice. He also discusses how we sometimes unconsciously  practice the wrong things....he calls these DESTRUCTIVE HABITS. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.

Quick Hit 6 - you can PRACTICE being happier and more confident

September 01, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn, reveals how we can improve any aspect of lives with what he calls focus practice. He also discusses how we sometimes unconsciously  practice the wrong things....he calls these DESTRUCTIVE HABITS. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.

Quick Hit 5 - BEST diet for BETTER brain health

August 29, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains how the right kind of diet can optimise your brain so you have the best chance of feeling better and performing better. He gives a useful overview of the important role played the following nutrients: Complex carbs Omega 3 Fatty Acids Anti-Oxidents  Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In here.

Quick Hit 4 - 'hidden' scientific insights to help you feel better & be better (learn from the story of a record-breaking runner)

August 27, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn  tells the amazing story of the first man in the world to run a sub-four-minute mile, Sir Roger Bannister. He explains how this tale of ground-breaking innovation helped inspire him to develop his Habit Mechanic approach which helps people perform better and  feel better. Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Connect with Dr. Jon Finn on Linked In ...

The SECRET behind reaching your true potential

August 24, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains why and how emotional regulation is the key to our wellbeing and performance. He talks about tools we can use to improve our emotional regulation and also discusses stress, how it effects us and how it can even be helpful. This episode takes a deep dive into Chapter 14 of The Habit Mechanic. Listen now! Get the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here. Get the best-selling 'The Habit Mechanic' book here. Learn more about Tougher Minds here. Co...

Quick Hit 3 - the nine HIDDEN factors that drive our thoughts and actions

August 20, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn reveals nine factors that drive EVERYTHING we think and do. They are hidden BUT Dr. Jon explains how we can begin to  get them working in our favour, so we can give our best performance everyday. This episode is based on an article he wrote for Forbes magazine. In the 'Coaching Council' article, he explained how traditional approaches to performance coaching for business  (and other contexts) were not developed using insights about how our brains actuall...

Quick Hit 2 - How FAILURE can help you to become GREAT

August 18, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MB

In this 'Quick Hit' podcast, Dr. Jon Finn shares his own 'origin' story and explains how failure can be used as a springboard for growth and for accomplishing great things  - in ALL spheres of life and work. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here. Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.

Quick Hit 1 - An EASY 2-minute exercise to help you best your best EVERYDAY

August 15, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

In this short 'Quick Hit' podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explains  the super-easy two-minute daily exercise that boosts your resilience, wellbeing and personal performance. The Daily TEA Plan (from Chapter 1 of ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here) will help you to become highly-successful at planning to be your best. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here. Download the Habit Mec...

Quick Hit - An EASY 2-minute exercise to help you best your best EVERYDAY

August 15, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

In this short 'Quick Hit' podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explains  the super-easy two-minute daily exercise that boosts your resilience, wellbeing and personal performance. The Daily TEA Plan (from Chapter 1 of ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here) will help you to become highly-successful at planning to be your best. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here. Download the Habit Mec...

Use NEW “Secret” Science to Fulfill Your Potential

August 13, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

WARNING! This episode (focusing on Chapter 14 of the Habit Mechanic) is science heavy, but Dr. Jon Finn will guide you through it and try to make it as easy as possible to understand. One of the big differences with Tougher Minds and the journey to becoming a Habit Mechanic is that cutting-edge science is the foundation of our work. If you understand the scientific underpinnings of the habit building techniques you learn in 'The Habit Mechanic' book and 'Habit Mechanic University' app, the...

A SIMPLE way to understand mental RESILIENCE, so you can be healthier and happier.

August 09, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Dr. Jon Finn explains a practical way to understand being mentally resilient and how this can help anyone be healthier and happier. Dr Jon shares insights from Chapter 13 of his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic. He talks about the role of Will Power and why we need to recognise this is a limited resource. (This podcast was recorded live) Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mec...

Build SUPER HABITS for Happiness & Success - this July

July 18, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

In this episode of the podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains how our habits actually work. You will also learn how to quickly analyse and develop new Helpful Habits and help others around you to do the same. Dr. Finn explains how this process consists of four simple steps.  Also in this episode, you will: Understand the T.R.A.I.T. Habit Model. Be guided through a series of powerful  'Habit Analysis Tools' - which are quick and simple to use. Learn how to 'SWAP' your unhelpful habits for NEW hel...

How a Wimbledon winner builds more helpful habits and improves personal performance.

July 11, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MB

In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains what record-breaking tennis star, Novak Djokovic,  does to build more helpful habits and improve his personal performance. You can emulate him and use the same practical technique to do better and feel better  every day. This podcast has been released during the 2023 Wimbledon tournament. At time of release, Novak Djokovic is in the quarter-finals and is chasing a record-extending 24th men's Grand Slam singles title. Dr. Jon also talks about an ...

Boost Your Motivation & Personal Drive in July with One Simple Tool

July 04, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

What is motivation? How can you rapidly improve your motivation - and help others improve their motivation in July? In this episode, Dr. Jon Finn shows you how to supercharge motivation in four simple steps. He uses insights from his bestselling book 'The Habit Mechanic' and shows you how to create your own FAM Story. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here. Dow...

Identify the UNHELPFUL habits that DAMAGE your life!

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this podcast, Dr. Jon Finn discusses Chapter 12 of The Habit Mechanic. He explains how we can all begin to identify the unhelpful habits that stop us feeling our best and achieving our goals. Dr. Jon  also highlights how intelligent 'Self-Watching' is key to this process and can help us to begin building more helpful habits. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here...

The secret to becoming excellent and successful at ANYTHING!

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode, Dr Jon Finn shares the stories of the inventor, Thomas Edison, and the scientist, Marie Curie - from Chapter 26 of The Habit Mechanic book. He explains the vital importance of 'focused practice' and how it helped both Edison and Curie to make world-changing discoveries and achieve amazing things in their careers. Dr Finn also highlights how focused practice can help ANYONE become highly successful in ANY AREA of life. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker?...

Understand how our brain drives UNHELPFUL habits (everyone needs to know this)

June 13, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses Chapter 11 of The Habit Mechanic. He explains what actually happens inside our brains and why the many thousands of things we do everyday are unconscious or, in other words, done without thought. Dr Finn also discusses why this is extremely unhelpful for us, in the fast-moving, challenging world we live in. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit ...

Build SUPER HABITS in June for Happiness & Success

June 06, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

How do your habits actually work? How can you quickly analyse and improve your Habits and the Habits of others around you? In this episode, Dr. Jon Finn explains how to begin building more Helpful Habits  - in four simple steps.  You will learn how your habits ACTUALLY work, how to analyse them and build helpful habits. As part of this, you will: Understand the T.R.A.I.T. Habit Model and how habits work Use our proprietary 'Habit Analysis Tools'   Learn how to 'SWAP' your unhelpful h...

Boost Your Motivation in June with One Simple Tool

May 29, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

What is motivation?  As a new month begins, we explain how you can quickly improve your own motivation and the motivation of others. Dr. Jon Finn reveals how to do this - in four simple steps. He uses insights from his bestselling book 'The Habit Mechanic' and shows you how to create your own FAM Story (a simple, practical tool). Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book...

Understand how to lead change in your organisation with this inspiring story

May 23, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MB

This is the third episode of our shorter podcast series. Dr. Jon Finn explains what it truly means to be an effective role model, so you can lead change in your organisation and help everyone feel better and do better, everyday. Dr. Jon shares the amazing story of Mary Jackson who worked for the space agency NASA.   In 1958, she became their first female, African-American aeronautical engineer.   Is your organisations looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mec...

One simple idea to improve your Will Power

May 17, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode of the podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses Chapter 10 of The Habit Mechanic. He explains his amazing  'Lighthouse Brain' concept and the relationship between our Will Power and our HUE (Horribly Unhelpful Emotions). Dr Jon also gives his views on improving workplace wellbeing and how we can all feel better and do better everyday. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mech...

Will you choose to be your best and fulfil your potential?

May 09, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Dr Jon Finn discusses Chapter 9 of The Habit Mechanic book which explains much more about how our brains function; and how this means we have a choice when it comes to being our best, feeling well and performing to our potential. He also explains more about 'Me Power Conditioning' and the journey to becoming a Habit Mechanic. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here. ...

How a King can overcome the pressure of a Coronation - using 5 simple steps

May 02, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

This is the second episode of our new shorter podcast series. Dr. Jon Finn talks about what it takes to perform under pressure. He also explains how the film, The King's Speech, provides us with some great insights  that we can apply to this type of challenge. Your Majesty, King Charles III are you listening ?  Is your organisations looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ book here. Download t...

How to 'Self-coach' yourself to Success

April 23, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MB

In this first episode of a new shorter podcast series, Dr Jon Finn discusses why learning how to 'Self-coach' is the key to being your best in the challenging modern world. To help you do this Dr. Finn shares practical lessons from world-record breaking athlete Roger Bannister - the first person ever to run the sub-four-minute mile.  Is your organisations looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a ‘Habit Mechanic’ keynote here. Get the best-selling ‘The Habit Mechanic’ b...

Build Super Habits, Eliminate Destructive Habits

April 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses Chapter 8 of The Habit Mechanic. He explains how we can identify and build our SUPER habits and also eliminate our DESTRUCTIVE habits - so we feel better and perform better everyday. He also shares many fascinating stories about his experiences and the journey he went on, prior to writing his best-selling book. Dr Jon also gives an update about his new 'Habit Mechanic' keynote for any organisations looking for a corporate speaker? Get the Habit Me...