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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Nov 5, 2018 • 15min
Improving leadership and teamwork - learn from Geraint Thomas and Team Sky.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Cyclist 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.
Oct 30, 2018 • 16min
Gareth Southgate shows how to become a true leader
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In 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.
Jul 25, 2018 • 22min
The Tougher Minds Team Power Course - September 2018
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In 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/
May 17, 2018 • 17min
How to create powerful teams – Event preview podcast.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In 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/leeds-event/
Apr 25, 2018 • 24min
How to create powerful teams
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...We 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.
Mar 13, 2017 • 30min
Improve your children's sleep
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...We 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.
Dec 19, 2016 • 42min
Improve well-being + Andy Murray's rise to World No. 1 - Tougher Minds Review of 2016
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Improve 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.
Aug 18, 2016 • 24min
Becoming a high-performer through deliberate practice, like Clive Woodward's winning teams.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In 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 many people believe that talent is something you’re born with...
Aug 4, 2016 • 13min
Building beneficial business habits
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Building 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.
Jul 11, 2016 • 18min
Build robust confidence like Jessica Ennis-Hill
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Confidence, 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.
