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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The links between mental well-being & performance
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this podcast, we talk to Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn. We discuss the publication of a report from the consultancy Deloitte which was compiled in partnership with the UK mental health charity, Mind. The report highlights the cost to employers and businesses of people suffering poor mental health. It also emphasises how this affects personal and collective productivity. We also discuss: How people and businesses face wellbeing challenges because of our rapidly changing world. Ho...
Can you use activity and exercise to boost your brain power?
November 12, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBNEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here. In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains the importance of exercise and activity for human wellbeing and resilience. He discusses how exercise can help us boost our brain function by releasing hormones, so that we feel better and perform better in work and life. Did you know that we're not designed to sit down? And that anthropologists believe that humans are designed to walk at least 12 miles per day? Our NEW ...
Do you understand the vital importance sleep for life and work?
November 12, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBNEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here. In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains the science of sleep. Dr. Jon also discusses the importance of good quality sleep and how this boosts brain function and helps us manage the stress in our work and life. The podcast also covers how we can begin to overcome the challenges and distractions that prevent us sleeping well and why good sleep is a key component of being resilient. Our NEW Me Power® Resilience Pl...
Learn how to improve sleep, diet and exercise - a practical audio guide.
August 28, 2019 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBListen to this accessible practical Tougher Minds audio guide about how to improve sleep, diet and exercise. About Tougher Minds We deliver resilience training, leadership coaching and leadership and management training, based on cutting-edge neuroscience and habit science. Our training, coaching, online programmes and other services quickly help people and teams thrive in the challenging modern world. Tougher Minds training also helps people and teams improve efficiency, productivity, ...
Exam and revision success - a Me Power Academy special
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBThis is a special podcast about the Me Power Academy. It's the new online programme for families, teachers and schools who believe in young people’s potential. It’s for anyone who wants to help children, families, teachers and school communities to be healthy, happy and be their best. Me Power Academy will help people flourish in the face of life’s challenges. It is based on Tougher Minds' award-winning education programmes and works with mobiles, tablets and desktops. For this podcast w...
Exam and revision success - a Me Power Academy special
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBThis is a special podcast about the Me Power Academy. It's the new online programme for families, teachers and schools who believe in young people’s potential. It’s for anyone who wants to help children, families, teachers and school communities to be healthy, happy and be their best. Me Power Academy will help people flourish in the face of life’s challenges. It is based on Tougher Minds' award-winning education programmes and works with mobiles, tablets and desktops. For this podcast w...
Building winning cultures like Pep Guardiola
November 26, 2018 16:00 - 13 minutes - 6.1 MBDr. Jon Finn discusses the Amazon documentary ‘All or Nothing’ which offers an inside view of Premier League Champions Manchester City. Dr. Finn explains how manager Pep Guardiola creates a culture that consistently delivers world-class performances.
Improve sleep to improve well-being and performance.
November 19, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.79 MBWe talk about Silicon Valley entrepreneur Elon Musk, who made headlines earlier this year. His social media comments about his company, Tesla, and a recent appearance on another podcast have also attracted criticism and controversy. Musk shed light on what is clearly a demanding lifestyle which seems to be preventing him resting properly (and perhaps sleeping properly too). Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses this and explains how good quality sleep is important for everyone.
Improve sleep to improve well-being and performance.
November 19, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.76 MBWe talk about Silicon Valley entrepreneur Elon Musk, who made headlines earlier this year. His social media comments about his company, Tesla, and a recent appearance on another podcast have also attracted criticism and controversy. Musk shed light on what is clearly a demanding lifestyle which seems to be preventing him resting properly (and perhaps sleeping properly too). Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses this and explains how good quality sleep is important for everyone.
Set BIG goals for success
November 12, 2018 09:00 - 11 minutes - 5.11 MBIn this podcast Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how setting a BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOAL will lead to success in your life and work. He discusses Georgia Hall, who became only the third British winner of The Women's British Open Golf since the event became a ‘Major’. After her victory, she revealed she had indeed set a Big Hairy Audacious Goal to guide and shape her future efforts in her chosen endeavour.
Improving leadership and teamwork - learn from Geraint Thomas and Team Sky.
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.76 MBCyclist Geraint Thomas’ victory in. the 2018 Tour de France provided a number performance insights. In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how these can benefit individuals and teams, and apply to work and everyday life.
Improving leadership and teamwork - learn from Geraint Thomas and Team Sky.
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBCyclist Geraint Thomas’ victory in. the 2018 Tour de France provided a number performance insights. In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how these can benefit individuals and teams, and apply to work and everyday life.
Gareth Southgate shows how to become a true leader
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.93 MBIn this podcast Tougher Minds Founder and Managing Director Dr. Jon Finn explains what can business learn from the England football manager’s approach to leadership. He discusses how Gareth Southgate lead his team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Gareth Southgate shows how to become a true leader
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.96 MBIn this podcast Tougher Minds Founder and Managing Director Dr. Jon Finn explains what can business learn from the England football manager’s approach to leadership. He discusses how Gareth Southgate lead his team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The Tougher Minds Team Power Course - September 2018
July 25, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.95 MBIn this podcast we discuss the Tougher Minds Team Power Coaching programme for Leaders.Are you a leader, or future leader, who wants to enhance your ability to engage your people and empower them to grow, develop and support each other to be their best?Find out more here: www.tougherminds.co.uk/leadership-coaching/
How to create powerful teams – Event preview podcast.
May 17, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.76 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Jon Finn looks ahead to the forthcoming Tougher Minds Talk in central Leeds: “How to create powerful teams – the surprising truth.”Dr Finn talks more about Tougher Minds’ Team Power programmes and we also hear from two senior figures in business who have experienced Tougher Minds training.“How to create powerful teams – the surprising truth” takes place on June 21st (6.15pm start).Tickets are free but places are limited. To book, click: https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/leed...
How to create powerful teams
April 25, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWe talk to Jon Finn, Tougher Minds founder and MD. Jon spoke about a recent presentation he gave to people in the tech industry. It is a sector of industry that can present a range of challenges for wellbeing and personal performance. We also discussed the new free Team Power guide, on the Tougher Minds website. It has been created to give an overview of a new Tougher Minds training programme.
Improve your children's sleep
March 13, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWe discuss the recent BBC Panorama programme Sleepless Britain. It highlighted the very serious consequences of sleep deprivation for many UK families. In this podcast, Tougher Minds founder and managing director Dr. Jon Finn explains more and discusses how Tougher Minds is working to help people of all ages tackle this critical issue and improve their sleep habits.
Improve well-being + Andy Murray's rise to World No. 1 - Tougher Minds Review of 2016
December 19, 2016 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBImprove your well-being and performance by learning from Andy Murray's rise to the top of the tennis world in 2016. Plus, simple and practical tips to be better and feel better in 2017.Also, we discuss how Tougher Minds is helping a growing number of schools and businesses.In this special Tougher Minds podcast, the consultancy's founder and MD Dr. Jon Finn is joined by Tougher minds Head of Education Andrew Foster and Professor Jim McKenna from Leeds Beckett University.
Becoming a high-performer through deliberate practice, like Clive Woodward's winning teams.
August 18, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this Tougher Minds podcast we’re discussing the concepts that underpin the process of becoming a high performer and developing excellence in your chosen field or endeavour. The discussion is based on a chapter of our FREE eBook The Elite Business Athlete.The book explains how performance secrets from global sporting icons can be beneficial and transformative for everyone. It’s free to downoad from tougherminds.co.uk. To begin the podcast Tougher Minds founder Dr Jon Finn reminded us that m...
Building beneficial business habits
August 04, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.59 MBBuilding beneficial business habits - in this Tougher Minds podcast we look at the consultancy's work in business and industry. We gain an insight into how powerful concepts from psychology can be used to help build beneficial habits to improve personal performance. We also hear from people who have benefitted from Tougher Minds business training programmes.
Build robust confidence like Jessica Ennis-Hill
July 11, 2016 04:00 - 17 minutes - 7.86 MBConfidence, and how to manage it, is the theme of this Tougher Minds podcast.We discuss how Olympic and double World Heptathlon Champion Jessica Ennis-Hill managed her levels of confidence after suffering a major set-back in her career, which many people are unaware of.
Self-Talk - use Jonny Wilkinson's method to control your thinking habits.
July 04, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.9 MBIn this podcast we discuss Self-Talk and how effective use of this key concept can help you manage your thoughts, to improve your personal performance in all spheres of your life. Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson is well-known for using a similar approach as an elite athlete.
Last minute revision and exam tips plus improving University teaching and school transitions
July 04, 2016 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn the Tougher Minds podcast this week, we discuss some last minute revision and exam performance tips to help young people. Plus we also explain how Tougher Minds techniques can enhance teaching in Universities and we talk about school transitions from Year 7 onwards.
Mental Imagery - use it like Jack Nicklaus to boost your performance.
June 27, 2016 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBIn this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses the performance psychology technique referred to commonly as mental imagery. It’s used within Tougher Minds training programmes.We started the podcast by asking Jon Finn to explain more mental imagery and the famous golfer who was well known for using it.
Maximise daily Well-being and performance by understanding Activation like the All Blacks
June 19, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.01 MBIn this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses the Tougher Minds concept of Activation - that’s the term that he has developed to better describe feelings including anxiety and other related emotional states.Jon Finn started the podcast by explaining more about Activation and how Tougher Minds training uses the concept to benefit people. He also explains how the concept is used by the Rugby World Cup winning New Zealand All Blacks.
Growth mindset - is it enough for success in education?
June 02, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBTougher Minds' Dr Jon Finn and Professor Jim McKenna discuss a University of Portsmouth education study, which will focus on the concept of growth mindset. The study will begin in September and will test if school children can benefit from approaches to learning, based on it. This podcast s an essential listen for anybody who wants to know more about this rapidly emerging educational theory.
How Novak Djokovic uses self-watching to build good performance habits.
June 01, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis podcast looks at one of the concepts within, The Elite Business Athlete. That’s the name of the Tougher Minds eBook which explains how performance secrets from global sporting icons can be beneficial and transformative for everyone. The book provides an overview of key concepts that boost resilience, personal performance and wellbeing.In this episode, Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses tennis star Novak Djokovic and his use of a psychology technique known as SELF-WATCHING.Dr. F...
Improving teamwork and leadership - lessons from the Premier League Champions.
May 09, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBTougher Minds founder Dr Jon Finn analyses the key factors which he believes underpinned Leicester City winning the Barclay's Premier League. Jon discusses concepts including building team spirit, transformational leadership and how a self-determining environment can help performance.
Health, happiness and high-performance for young people
May 06, 2016 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBTougher Minds founder and managing director Dr. Jon Finn gives his views on the new government mental health service launched for young people. He says whilst it may be well intentioned, in his opinion and experience, it does not offer the right sort of support.Jon Finn also reminds us of the Tougher Minds approach to addressing exam stress issues.
How sleep, diet and exercise can boost your mental performance
May 04, 2016 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn the second of our regular podcasts, we talk to Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn who explains why sleep, diet and exercise are key components of all types of our training programmes. We discuss how exercise can boost brain power, your digestive health can have an impact on mental performance and sleep will re-boot your brain to improve learning.
Helping young people manage stress at school
May 02, 2016 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWe discusses the issues relating exam stress and the potential challenges faced by young people at school.
Improve exam success: Part 4 – Tougher Minds revision guide in the press.
April 11, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MBIn this final episode of our four part preview of the Improve Exam Success event, we discuss a Tougher Minds revision guide which featured in a national newspaper. Tougher Minds Founder Dr Jon Finn and Head of Education Andrew Foster take part.
Improve exam success: Part 3 - Simple and practical techniques to help you.
April 08, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 5.01 MBIn this episode we explain more about exactly what will be taught at the Tougher Minds Improve Exam Success event on April 21st at the UCL Institute of Education.
Improve exam success: Part 2 - Why exams challenge us.
April 04, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.59 MBThis is the second short podcast in our series which looks ahead to the Tougher Minds 'Improve exam success' event. This episode features Tougher Minds' Founder and Managing Director Jon Finn and Head of Education Andrew Foster. They discuss the insights from neuroscience which explain why exams can be so challenging for many people.
Improve exam success: Part 1 - The trouble with exams.
March 31, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.91 MBThis is the first in a series of four short podcasts, looking ahead to Tougher Minds Improve exam success event. It is a bite-size resilience training session focussing on exam preparation and performance and is for anybody facing an exam or test of any kind. The session will help professionals and the world of work with qualifications, exams and tests, it's for parents to support their children and enhance their learning and revision at home. The event is also for school pupils of all ages f...