What happens when elite athletes need elite mental skills? Enter Dr Scott Goldman - sports psychologist to some of the world’s top teams including the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.

Andrew and Scott explore what it takes to shape a winning mindset, how team culture is re-built every season, and the lessons learned from locker rooms that don’t lie. From overcoming fear conditioning to coaching through chaos, Dr Scott unpacks the psychology behind performance under pressure, why social media doesn’t serve him, and how “every team, every year, is a new team.”

In this episode, Andrew and Dr Scott talk about:

00:30 Is Dr Scott elusive on social media by design, not having to apply to work with sports teams because they come looking for him and being part of the Golden State Warriors NBA championship winning team.

6:05 Embracing cool moments like his first time on a stadium pitch, Dr Scott’s friendship and connection to Michael Gervais and Michael Gervais is on a quest to change the world whereas Dr Scott is more focused on the individual.

11:55 The first moment Dr Scott realised what he wanted to do, culture is a state of being, not a state of doing and how Dr Scott is able to work with so many teams at one time.

19:55 Leveraging his work with multiple teams to cross-pollinate skills across different sports, what Dr Scott does when he first enters a new teams environment, and the idea that every team every year, is a new team.

29:30 Teams can be brutal and the locker room doesn’t lie. Does Dr Scott have a big elaborate plan or does he just wing it in his programs and what makes coach Steve Kerr such an amazing coach from Dr Scott’s perspective?

40:05 How Dr Scott teaches people to deal with their fears, fear and phobias can be imprinted in our DNA and how we can overcome our fear conditioning.

51:05 Post-traumatic stress can come in different forms and at different levels, not being involved in social media because it doesn’t give him enough space to talk about what he wants and preparing athletes to accept the outcomes of a game whether they are positive or negative.

1:02:30 Preparing to accept uncertainty, no athlete wants to get screwed and no coach wants to screw over an athlete and using AIQ to successfully measure the athletic intelligence of people across the world.
1:15:10 Andrew and mental skills coach Aaron Walsh’s reflections on the podcast.

Find out more about AIQ: https://aiq.team/
Connect with Dr Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgoldmanphd/
Listen to the episode with Michael Gervais: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/140-dr-michael-gervais

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What happens when a team trains for success but doesn't plan for failure?

In this Bite Size from episode #140, world-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais reflects on one of the toughest moments of his career — the Seattle Seahawks' heartbreaking Super Bowl loss.

Michael shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how that single moment sent shockwaves through the team, mentally and emotionally. His biggest lesson? If you only prepare for winning, the cost of failure can be devastating - and long-lasting.

This is a masterclass in mental resilience, recovery, and leadership when everything falls apart.

You can find Dr Michael at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/
Listen to the Finding Mastery Podcast: https://findingmastery.com/
Listen to the podcast with John Schneider: https://findingmastery.com/podcasts/john-schneider/
Watch the Interview with Willie McGinest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtS2w6XRKrY
You can find JC at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-clarke-1152a065/?originalSubdomain=au

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Prof Adam Nicholls reveals how imagery — the simple act of visualising success — can unlock real, measurable performance gains. Your brain doesn’t always know the difference between imagining and doing — meaning when used correctly, mental imagery can trigger physical responses, sharpen focus, and help athletes execute under pressure.

Adam and Andrew share behind-the-scenes stories of athletes who’ve made imagery a core part of their training — and how this mental tool has been the difference between good performances… and major wins.

You Can Find Professor Adam at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-adam-nicholls-77453b20b/?originalSubdomain=uk
Buy a copy of Professor Adam's book: https://shorturl.at/U92K7
Try the burpee challenge: https://fit4racing.com/the-zone/death-by-burpee-challenge/

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Andrew May breaks down one of the most overlooked yet critical factors of modern leadership: Leadership Capacity.

Forget the outdated grind culture - today’s best leaders know it’s not just about pushing harder, it’s about expanding your internal capacity so you can lead with energy, clarity, and resilience — even under pressure.

Andrew shares where the concept of leadership capacity comes from, how he’s seen it transform high performers, and why building a bigger “capacity vessel” is the antidote to burnout and fatigue. Plus, real-world examples from coaching leaders who’ve learned how to stretch their limits sustainably.

Taken from full episode #133.

View the Inverted U model here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dynamic-Energy-Model-02-scaled.jpg

Listen to the episode with Matt Comyn: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/94-matt-comyn
Listen to the episode with Seibs: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/128-anthony-seibold
Listen to the episode with Ken Robertson: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/106-ken-robertson
Listen to the episode with Shelley Roberts: https://tinyurl.com/ydahb4zc
Listen to the episode with Sam Monaghan: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/111-sam-monaghan

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High Performance Coach, Dan Haesler, reveals why sometimes the best way to evolve your team is to bring in an outsider. Whether it’s athletes from other sports or experts outside your industry, a fresh perspective can uncover blind spots and fast-track growth.

Dan also shares a rare look behind the scenes at the Penrith Panthers, including how he’s helped players develop mental recovery strategies and why the team isn’t afraid to break the mould when it comes to building mental resilience.

You can find Dan at his Website:https://danhaesler.com/
Or at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhaesler/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhaesler/?originalSubdomain=au
Buy a copy of Dan's book: https://www.actofleadership.com/
View the image Dan mentions here: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/THIS-ISNT-THE-GOAL.png

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After more than 10 appearances resisting the hype, Dr Tom finally admits coffee might deserve some love - especially when it comes to your gut.

In this Bite Size from episode #131, we unpack the surprising ways your morning brew could actually benefit the gut microbiome and, by extension, your overall health (yes, in moderation!).

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Change doesn’t happen by accident - it happens when you understand how behaviour actually works. In this solo episode, Andrew May breaks down science-backed frameworks that simplify change and help you create lasting results.

You’ll learn:
✔ Why most people struggle to stick with change (and how to avoid it)
✔ BJ Fogg’s Behaviour Change MAP (Motivation + Ability + Prompt) explained
✔ How to use Habit Stacking to make new behaviours feel automatic
✔ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to change
✔ Your next steps

Whether you’re ready to build new habits, boost your energy, improve performance, or finally get unstuck - this episode gives you a clear, practical roadmap to start small and create meaningful change that lasts.

In this episode Andrew talks about:

00:10 Why Andrew is making this solo podcast.

1:30 Andrew’s 2 favourite change models.

2:55 Why new years resolutions fail.

4:15 The difficulty in implementing large behaviour change programs and why shifting mindset is difficult.

6:50 B.J. Fogg’s change map model and simplifying this information to make change easier.

9:45 identifying potential barriers to change.

10:30 The importance of triggers or prompts to remind you to try a new behaviour and an example of this using mindfulness.

12:45 James Clears book Atomic Habits and stacking simple habits.

14:35 The stages of readiness model and the 5 stages of change.

17:15 The seesaw of ambivalence.

18:45 Change takes more than 21 days on a large scale.

19:30 Why join a gym if you don’t like going?

20:25 Relapsing up to 10 times can be a normal experience in change.

21:40 Write down the changes you want to make.

23:00 Avoid getting overwhelmed with big changes all at once.

24:00 Don’t expect perfection.

25:30 Share your goals to keep yourself accountable.

26:30 Keynote participant Peta’s story of making big changes to her life.

34:30 Wrap up.

RESOURCES:
Download: Behaviour MAP: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-1.pdf
Download: Stages of Readiness template: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-2.pdf
Study: Do fit kids have fit parents? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33475262/
Study: The Influence of Parental Dietary Behaviors and Practices on Children’s Eating Habits https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8067332/#sec8-nutrients-13-01138
Study: Writing down your goals increases success by 42%: https://kitzu.org/study-highlights-strategies-for-achieving-goals/

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Share your story! We invite listeners of the podcast to share how they've applied the concepts, strategies, and lessons from our podcast to their everyday lives. Whether you’re enhancing productivity, improving decision-making, or fostering better relationships, we want to hear how Performance Intelligence (PQ) has impacted you.

In this episode, Ryan Shepheard shares his passion for the intersection of performance in sports and education, offering valuable insights into his journey. Ryan served as a FIFA international futsal referee for 16 years and was part of the AFC elite panel for 15 years. He had the honour of officiating at two World Cups in 2021 and 2024.

Join us as we explore these inspiring real-world applications and celebrate the transformative power of PQ in action!

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