

The Habit Mechanic — Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution
Dr. Jon Finn
The Habit Mechanic is a science-based podcast about brain performance in the AI era.As AI reshapes the work humans get paid to do, focus, decision-making, and mental energy are becoming the real constraints on performance. This podcast explores how to optimise your brain’s natural energy patterns — what I call Brain States — so you can do high-value work, work effectively with AI, and sustain performance over time.I’m Dr Jon Finn, a performance consultant with 25 years’ experience working with professionals, leaders, teams, and elite performers across business and sport. Drawing on applied neuroscience, behavioural science, and real-world practice, each episode offers clear thinking and practical tools you can use immediately.If you’re interested in improving cognitive performance, avoiding burnout, and building the habits required to thrive alongside AI — without chasing tools or trends — this podcast is for you.Connect with me at contact@tougherminds.co.uk or visit:https://www.tougherminds.co.uk
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Mar 18, 2020 • 21min
Covid-19 : Well-being & Productivity tips - Part 1
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In the first of a special series of podcasts, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn talks about how we can maintain our well-being and productivity at this very challenging time.About Tougher MindsWe 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, teamwork and hybrid and remote working. These podcasts cover a range of concepts and insights related to our resilience training and leadership coaching services for business. We also offer advice and insight.Tougher Minds is your ultimate performance advantage. Visit our website here. View our Business resilience training, leadership coaching training and leadership and management training here.

Mar 10, 2020 • 1h 30min
Wellbeing and Performance Habits - the root cause of happiness and success in work and life (a Tougher Minds Masterclass)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Wellbeing and Performance Habits - the root cause of happiness and success in work and life (a special release of a full-length Tougher Minds Audio Masterclass)About Tougher MindsWe 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, teamwork and hybrid and remote working. These podcasts cover a range of concepts and insights related to our resilience training and leadership coaching services for business. We also offer advice and insight.Tougher Minds is your ultimate performance advantage. Visit our website here. View our Business resilience training, leadership coaching training and leadership and management training here.

Feb 12, 2020 • 1h 38min
The Greatest Human Strength - the science of well-being & performance (a Tougher Minds Masterclass)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This is a special release of the Tougher Minds Masterclass, "The Greatest Human Strength - the science of well-being & performance."In this Tougher Minds Masterclass about The Greatest Human Strength we will explain:How we can be healthier, happier and at our best more often in our work and life.How to make small changes in our lives which allow us to develop NEW helpful habits.We also will explain more about happiness and how our brains work.We will show specific exercises which help everyone start working towards feeling well and performing better.About Tougher MindsWe 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, teamwork and hybrid and remote working. These podcasts cover a range of concepts and insights related to our resilience training and leadership coaching services for business. We also offer advice and insight.Tougher Minds is your ultimate performance advantage. Visit our website here. View our Business resilience training, leadership coaching training and leadership and management training here.

Jan 23, 2020 • 25min
The links between mental well-being & performance
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In 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.How mental well-being is the basis for improved performance.How sleep is important for good mental health and performanceAbout Tougher MindsWe 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, teamwork and hybrid and remote working. These podcasts cover a range of concepts and insights related to our resilience training and leadership coaching services for business. We also offer advice and insight.Tougher Minds is your ultimate performance advantage. Visit our website here. View our Business resilience training, leadership coaching training and leadership and management training here.

Nov 12, 2019 • 31min
Can you use activity and exercise to boost your brain power?
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...NEW *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 Me Power® Resilience Planner will help you to feel and do better.It'savailable now. The new planner is FREE to download and use immediately. Click here.Visit our Resilience training page on our website here.Visit the Tougher Minds website here.

Aug 28, 2019 • 8min
Learn how to improve sleep, diet and exercise - a practical audio guide.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Listen to this accessible practical Tougher Minds audio guide about how to improve sleep, diet and exercise.About Tougher MindsWe 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, teamwork and hybrid and remote working. These podcasts cover a range of concepts and insights related to our resilience training and leadership coaching services for business. We also offer advice and insight.Tougher Minds is your ultimate performance advantage. Visit our website here. View our Business resilience training, leadership coaching training and leadership and management training here.

Apr 8, 2019 • 23min
Exam and revision success - a Me Power Academy special
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This 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 we spoke to Me Power Head of Education, Andrew Foster, about the revision and exam period that is now underway for many young people. Whether that is for GCSEs, A levels or other types of exams, there are a set of common challenges and issues. Andrew explained how the new Me Power Academy can help young people overcome these challenges and succeed during this this important time in their lives.

Nov 26, 2018 • 14min
Building winning cultures like Pep Guardiola
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. 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.

Nov 19, 2018 • 13min
Improve sleep to improve well-being and performance.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...We 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.

Nov 12, 2018 • 12min
Set BIG goals for success
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In 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.


