Dr. Jon Finn

The Habit Mechanic — Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution

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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 n...

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Dr. Jon Finn

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Science

Podcast website

www.tougherminds.co.uk

Latest episode

Mar 6, 2026

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Episodes

Learn how to improve sleep, diet and exercise - a practical audio guide. 28.08.2019

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 Minds We 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 qui...

Exam and revision success - a Me Power Academy special 08.04.2019

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 t...

Building winning cultures like Pep Guardiola 26.11.2018

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.

Improve sleep to improve well-being and performance. 19.11.2018

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...

Set BIG goals for success 12.11.2018

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 Bi...

Improving leadership and teamwork - learn from Geraint Thomas and Team Sky. 05.11.2018

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. 

Gareth Southgate shows how to become a true leader 30.10.2018

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.

The Tougher Minds Team Power Course - September 2018 25.07.2018

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/

How to create powerful teams – Event preview podcast. 17.05.2018

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 team...

How to create powerful teams 25.04.2018

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 gi...

Improve your children's sleep 13.03.2017

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 an...

Improve well-being + Andy Murray's rise to World No. 1 - Tougher Minds Review of 2016 19.12.2016

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&apos...

Becoming a high-performer through deliberate practice, like Clive Woodward's winning teams. 18.08.2016

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 bene...

Building beneficial business habits 04.08.2016

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 bus...

Build robust confidence like Jessica Ennis-Hill 11.07.2016

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.

Last minute revision and exam tips plus improving University teaching and school transitions 04.07.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... On the Tougher Minds podcast this week, we discuss some last minute revision and exam performance tips to help young people. Plus we also explain how Tougher Minds techniques can enhance teaching in Universities and we talk about school transitions from Year 7 onwards.

Self-Talk - use Jonny Wilkinson's method to control your thinking habits. 04.07.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... In this podcast we discuss Self-Talk and how effective use of this key concept can help you manage your thoughts, to improve your personal performance in all spheres of your life. Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson is well-known for using a similar approach as an elite athlete.

Mental Imagery - use it like Jack Nicklaus to boost your performance. 27.06.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses the performance psychology technique referred to commonly as mental imagery. It’s used within Tougher Minds training programmes. We started the podcast by asking Jon Finn to explain more mental imagery and the famous golfer who was well known for using it.

Maximise daily Well-being and performance by understanding Activation like the All Blacks 19.06.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses the Tougher Minds concept of Activation - that’s the term that he has developed to better describe feelings including anxiety and other related emotional states. Jon Finn started the podcast by explaining more about Activation and how Tougher Minds training uses the concept to benefit people. He als...

Growth mindset - is it enough for success in education? 02.06.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Tougher Minds' Dr Jon Finn and Professor Jim McKenna discuss a University of Portsmouth education study, which will focus on the concept of growth mindset. The study will begin in September and will test if school children can benefit from approaches to learning, based on it. This podcast s an essential listen for anybody who wants...

How Novak Djokovic uses self-watching to build good performance habits. 01.06.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... This podcast looks at one of the concepts within, The Elite Business Athlete. That’s the name of the Tougher Minds eBook which explains how performance secrets from global sporting icons can be beneficial and transformative for everyone. The book provides an overview of key concepts that boost resilience, personal performance and wellbei...

Improving teamwork and leadership - lessons from the Premier League Champions. 09.05.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Tougher Minds founder Dr Jon Finn analyses the key factors which he believes underpinned Leicester City winning the Barclay's Premier League. Jon discusses concepts including building team spirit, transformational leadership and how a self-determining environment can help performance.

Health, happiness and high-performance for young people 06.05.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Tougher Minds founder and managing director Dr. Jon Finn gives his views on the new government mental health service launched for young people. He says whilst it may be well intentioned, in his opinion and experience, it does not offer the right sort of support. Jon Finn also reminds us of the Tougher Minds approach to addressing exam st...

How sleep, diet and exercise can boost your mental performance 04.05.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... In the second of our regular podcasts, we talk to Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn who explains why sleep, diet and exercise are key components of all types of our training programmes. We discuss how exercise can boost brain power, your digestive health can have an impact on mental performance and sleep will re-boot your brain to impro...

Helping young people manage stress at school 02.05.2016

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... We discusses the issues relating exam stress and the potential challenges faced by young people at school.

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