A professional Ironwoman since 17, Bonnie Hancock paddled a surf ski 12,700 km around the Australian coastline in 2022, setting world records and facing unimaginable challenges along the way.

Listen to Andrew and Bonnie talk about:

• Bonnie's pivotal moment of deciding to paddle around Australia
• Insights on overcoming fears and embracing failure, as Bonnie shares her experiences confronting sharks and treacherous conditions
• The importance of accountability and building a supportive network in achieving ambitious goals
• Riveting anecdotes from Bonnie's oceanic adventures, including encounters with wildlife and moments of profound self-discovery
• Strategies for remaining calm under pressure and maintaining focus amidst life's unpredictable challenges

In this episode Andrew and Bonnie discuss:

3:00 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=en
Or at her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.hancock.54

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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=au
Buy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363

Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/

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Shaun Lane's newly released full-length documentary, 'Out of My Lane', follows his off-season journey of discovery and reflection on the other side of the world. Shaun is an Australian professional rugby league footballer playing for the Parramatta Eels.

Over nine years, Shaun has navigated the highs and lows of elite sport, drawing strength from personal adversity including his father's battle with depression. Combining his on-field experiences with studies in psychology (Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology), Shaun is on a mission to inspire others through the power of mindset, training mental skills, and enhancing psychological wellbeing

'Maysie' invited 'Laney' into the Performance Intelligence Podcast studio to do a deep dive on all things high performance, mental skills, life, love. “Some boys just really love that revved up, energetic feeling like they can run through a brick wall or something. But for me getting my performance right is about learning patience and learning when to insert myself into the game correctly.”

In this episode Andrew and Shaun discuss:

3:00 Shaun started working with Andrew when he first came to the Parramatta Eels.

6:00 Being nervous in new environments.

10:00 Shaun’s pre-performance routines and how he overcame doubts to become the player he is today.

17:30 How to break the cycle of self-destruction, and performing week in and week out.

21:00 The clear 3 distinct stages of an athletes career, and putting mental skills into practice.

23:00 Using all of your senses (multisensory approach) when preparing for a game and visualisation to overcome mistakes during a game.

29:30 Staying curious and the benefits of having hobbies and other interests outside of your main job.

35:30 Shaun’s belief that there is a massive gap in the NRL when it comes to mental skills, and what he wants to do in the future.

41:15 Realising footy players live in a bubble.

43:30 Why Shaun was able to make his documentary.

45:15 Shaun realising what his purpose is, and finding it easier talking about his father's depression.

55:45 Why Shaun’s parents are so important to him.

58:00 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Matty Ryan.

1:02:00 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Jeremy Snape.

1:04:15 What stood out to Shaun during his interview with Aaron Walsh.

1:07:30 Owen Eastwood challenging Shaun’s concept of culture and belonging.

1:13:30 Shaun’s Vision Board and the importance it has to him.

1:16:50 The leaps and bounds he has made in the last 3 years.

1:20:50 Not being motivated by money or fame, and choosing a career in dancing

1:24:35 Shaun’s newly minted speaking career.

You can find the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.andrewmay.com/all-episodes/

You can find Shaun at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slane_94/?hl=en

Or send him an email at: Slane_1994@hotmail.com

Watch the Out Of My Lane Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MIhqGRbYo&t=1447s

Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com
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