Performance Intelligence

Greg Page is the original Yellow Wiggle, a man whose music has shaped generations. Most people know about his on-stage heart attack—but few get the inside story of how it forced him to reconcile fame, performance, and identity.Greg shares what it’s like to balance the person behind the performer, how exploring spirituality with John Edwards helped him understand himself, and how these insights shaped his mission with Heart of the Nation. This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a conversation about purpose, impact, and what it takes to turn life-altering moments into meaningful action.4:40 Iconic Wiggles colours and stage identity5:15 Love of performing and stage experiences9:30 Introvert/extrovert blend, purpose-driven events, diversity in the new Wiggles13:30 Early formation of The Wiggles and childhood education foundations19:40 First concert, mental health struggles, going “all in”25:00 Educators first, musicians second, entrepreneurs last31:30 Impact on children and equity within the band33:30 Balancing personal vs performance identity36:50 Exploring spirituality with John Edwards43:50 Surviving a near-fatal heart attack on stage51:15 Band reactions, cardiac arrest vs heart attack56:30 Cardiac arrest stats and survival lessons from around the world1:01:00 AEDs and stepping up to help1:06:15 400 AEDs in service stations and the 10-year vision1:10:30 Supporting Heart of the Nation and improving survival rates1:15:45 Aligning heart health advocacy with personal purpose1:23:00 No salary, famous people met, and Andrew and Greg singWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r27wGwyFgH4 Follow Greg: Instagram | Heart of the Nation Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

In this Bite Size from episode #81 Andrew and Ange are joined by Sergeant Joe Munro and Captain Brenda Youse, participants from our social mastery program as they share some of the skills they learned and how they are able to use them in a very real and practical sense.Joe talks about how he was able to use some of the breathing skills to deal with a screaming baby at all hours of the night and Brenda shares how she drew on many of the skills to be mindful and how that mindfulness has helped her centre herself in stressful times.  Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist, and musician who digs into the real causes of overeating and the emotions behind our food choices. From trauma and family patterns to advertising and online influence, he explores why so many struggle with diet and lifestyle—and how small, stacked habits can create lasting change.Matty combines science, personal insight, and practical strategies to help people eat smarter, change habits, and live healthier.3:45 – Matty’s upbringing & early choices10:30 – Realising medicine needed a proactive approach14:00 – 90% of diseases linked to diet & lifestyle18:00 – Emotional eating explained23:15 – Why most people don’t recognise their triggers26:30 – Working mostly with people over 5032:00 – Main reasons behind emotional eating35:00 – Understanding emotions before changing habits40:00 – Less confident introverts & athletes post-career52:30 – The Dorito Effect & food marketing57:30 – Methods to overcome emotional eating1:03:00 – Stacking small habits for long-term change1:14:00 – Why vegetarianism isn’t a magic fix1:16:30 – Adding strength training & meat to weight lossWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LAxpctI4qE&t=221sConnect with Matty:WebsiteLinkedInPodcast Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

In this Bite Size from episode #59 Mr Universe contestant Nick Jones shares some of his extensive knowledge around how to build muscle and lose fat. Nick talks about what he would do at the gym for a beginner and intermediate workout routine to ensure you work out your whole body.Nick also gives us some of his tips on how to eat like a bodybuilder and why what you eat is so important for weight loss and muscle gain, surprisingly there are no intricate meals or fancy ingredients needed, just some simple proteins and vegetables.You can find Nick at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjonesworldchampion                                        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jones-49945546/or at the Gen-Tec Website: gen-tec.com.au Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Matt Comyn, CEO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, shares insights on using performance psychology and wearable tech to enhance his leadership. Topics include childhood influences, wearable tech metrics, evolving leadership styles, and the impact of Can4Cancer charity event. The podcast delves into personal growth, feedback, growth mindset, and industry predictions.

In this Bite Size from episode #39 purpose coach Richard Burton outlines his method of how he helps others find their purpose, SIM. Richard explains why finding your strengths, interests and motivations is key to figuring out what your purpose is.Richard and Andrew also talk about some of their own experience in finding their own purposes and how they have adapted it over time. Richard explains how your purpose is not a fixed thing and that it can change and adapt over time.You can find Richard at the InnerZone: http://innerzone.com.au/                                            or myDesign Education: https://www.mydesigneducation.com.au/                                            or his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/innerzone/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Luke Hannan, a top Event MC, discusses the basics of communication, meticulous preparation, and handling nerves before presentations. He shares insights on getting audience attention, the importance of pauses, and the value of being authentic in communication. Luke's tips for mastering public speaking include storytelling, feedback-seeking, and embracing failure for growth.

In this Bite Size from episode #45 Andrew and Dr Tom Buckley discuss some of the research around the use of cold water and its potential effects on the body. Dr Tom talks about how cold water therapy is still in its research infancy and doesn’t have any conclusive evidence proving or disproving its validity at this point in time.Dr Tom and Andrew also explain a bit about why using animals in research can be deeply flawed if you expect to get the same results in humans, as well as giving a little bit of their knowledge on brown fat vs white fat and the effects cold water can have in relation to it. Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

A professional Ironwoman since 17 years of age, Bonnie Hancock paddled a surf ski 12,700 km around the Australian coastline in 2022, setting multiple world records and facing unimaginable challenges along the way.Listen to Andrew and Bonnie talk about:• The pivotal moment when Bonnie made the decision to paddle around Australia• Insights on overcoming fear and embracing failure, with eye-opening experiences confronting sharks and treacherous conditions• The importance of accountability and building a world-class support network to achieve super ambitious goals• Anecdotes from Bonnie's oceanic adventures and moments of profound self-discovery• Strategies for remaining calm under pressure and maintaining focus amidst life's unpredictable challenges3:00 Bonnie growing up in God’s country by the beach, being inspired by iron woman athletes and helping your kids disconnect from technology.13:30 Using vulnerability as a super power, learning to remain calm 100km out from the shore and Bonnie using every skill at her disposal when paddling around Australia.20:15 Bonnie’s visualisation techniques she has used since childhood, doing something unique to get an unseen advantage and how to get over being nervous.26:00 Why paddle around Australia, Bonnies biggest inspirations, and the strain on her marriage that the paddle caused.34:30 What Bonnie would do differently if given another chance, finding it difficult to talk to her husband after a day of paddling and what it could have looked like from her husband’s perspective.39:45 Moments when Bonnie thought she might die on the paddle, pushing through to the 1 month mark of the paddle before thinking about giving up and the mental side of ultra endurance athletes.47:15 How Bonnie raised the money to fund the paddle, being brave enough to put yourself out there and some key lessons to break your routine.55:55 Bonnies amazing crew, the ugly and messy side of the paddle and having to deal with regular appearances from sharks.1:10:00 The beauty coming in hand in hand with the fear, craving normality while on the paddle and how Bonnie felt when she got back onto land.1:18:45 What’s next for Bonnie, what she talks about in her keynotes and loving the lessons she has learned along the way.You can find Bonnie at her Website: https://www.bonniehancock.com/Or at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hancock-0a03a0217/Follow Bonnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/?hl=enOr at her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.hancock.54 Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

In this Bite Size from episode #80 Dr Amantha Imber talks about how she runs her business from a mindset of always approaching the next task or the next challenge as opposed to running away from a problem. Andrew also chimes in and explains how he has shifted his mindset to something similar after starting his career with an avoidant mindset and all the benefits that has brought him.Andrew and Amantha also discuss what it is that drives them and how they are guilty of not always practising what they preach, but are able to fall back on that when they find themselves getting too out of control.You can find Dr Amantha at her Website: https://www.amantha.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=auBuy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363  Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ 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/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.