Dr. Jon Finn
The Habit Mechanic — Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution
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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Mar 6, 2026
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Episodes
How Dr. Jon Finn became a 'Habit Mechanic' - the Tougher Minds story. 18.06.2021 1:01:16
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... This episode is a special interview with Tougher Minds founder, Dr. Jon Finn. He explains how he and his colleagues developed the unique and award-winning Tougher Minds programmes. You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course here Visit the Tougher Minds website here
Lessons from England cricket star Sir Alastair Cook - performing under pressure 15.06.2021 12:44
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn highlights valuable lessons we can all learn about performing under pressure. He uses the example of the England cricket team and comments made by their former captain and record run scorer Sir Alastair Cook. To perform to our potential under pressure, Dr. Jon explains why we need to begin by understand...
Can we avoid a 'mental health' pandemic? 11.06.2021 15:25
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... In this Tougher Minds Podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explains what we can do to avoid the potentially damaging mental health consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Data is highlighting this could be a major problem caused by the lockdowns. Dr. Jon discusses how we can all practically respond to this and overcome it. He also explains how understan...
Lessons from Apple on how to succeed and thrive in 'new world of work'? 08.06.2021 17:46
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn explains why cutting-edge Leadership Science is essential for success in the new world of work. Some people call it agile working, some call it hybrid working and others refer to it as flexible working. Whatever the name, the new and increased challenges for leaders are the same. In this short podcast...
Is Tennis star Naomi Osaka mentally resilient? 02.06.2021 14:34
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the 2021 French Open tennis prompted great debate. In this podcast, I explain why I think her decision shows that she is mentally resilient and that she is a 'Habit Mechanic'. I also outline how it's possible to support the Japanese-born star and current world number two, so she feels be...
Change your life - become a 'Habit Mechanic' 23.04.2021 12:07
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... You can become a Level 1 'Habit Mechanic' by accessing this FREE video course here Tougher Minds Founder Dr Jon Finn explains it is possible for everyone to do better and feel better (in work and life), despite the huge challenges we currently face in our changing world . He outlines why beneficial, positive progress is so hard...
Leadership is "DEAD"! 14.04.2021 14:10
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Listen to this podcast to learn more as Tougher Minds Founder, Dr. Jon Finn, explains why, " leadership is dead ", in our rapidly changing and challenging world. Dr. Jon explains it's now essential to recognise that everyone is leader within any given team or organisation. This has massive implications for people and bus...
Can you build NEW helpful habits to improve your resilience, wellbeing and performance (and other things too)? 06.04.2021 8:51
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . In this Tougher Minds Podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explains - in simple, straightforward terms - the science of beneficial behaviour change . Dr. Jon highlights that we can all improve things in our lives and work and change for the better . But just knowing WHAT to do is not enough . W...
Are you suffering from work burnout? 23.03.2021 12:41
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Feelings of burnout are increasingly common as many people struggle to balance professional and family demands. These are exacerbated by the problems with working from home , in the Covid world. In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses these critical issues He...
Can you overcome stress in everyday life? 11.03.2021 13:38
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses practical techniques for effective stress management. He highlights how these will be helpful in the face of the unprecedented challenges we all face on a daily basis (including factors like the return to hybrid working ). Dr. Jon also d...
How to become more resilient and succeed in work and life 05.03.2021 14:57
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how we can all become more resilient so we feel better and do better in work and life. Think... doubling productivity, being 100% confident, getting more hours of quality sleep and cutting stress in half. Dr. Jon explains the key insi...
Can you thrive in the 'new normal'? 02.03.2021 13:33
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Do you understand how to thrive in the new world of work? Can you succeed in the post-Covid society which looks set to bring many changes and challenges ? In this short podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how we can use insights from behavioural science to begin...
Build successful teams (with leadership science) - learn from elite cricket 23.02.2021 16:18
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Do you understand the power of leadership science ? In this podcast, Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how it can be used to create successful teams in elite sport and business. He uses the example of the ECB's new limited-overs cricket tournament, 'The Hundred&...
How people & teams can overcome hybrid work challenges & succeed 23.02.2021 13:39
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how people and teams can overcome hybrid work challenges and succeed. Dr. Jon highlights how remote working can be highly problematic and... The secrets of building a world-class team and what high-performing teams must do to be successfu...
More about how leadership science can build winning teams 22.02.2021 7:32
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains more about leadership science and outlines how it can create winning teams - in business and in sport . This understanding will help businesses, people and teams make a successful transition back to new ways of working - in the aftermat...
How to reduce stress and sleep better 18.02.2021 6:48
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how - despite the current challenges - we can all finish our days well, reduce our stress and improve our sleep . This will help our brains to function well and help us improve our mental resilience. Dr Jon also explains how we can use...
How the 'All Blacks' use leadership science to be the best team in the world. 16.02.2021 9:50
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Here's a short extract from our recent podcast, "Use leadership science to build winning teams" . In this clip, Dr. Jon Finn explains how the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team apply leadership science to become world-class and truly high-performing . Dr. Jon begins by highlighting how the All Blacks' coaching staff en...
Improve mental resilience (understand your brain) 15.02.2021 13:50
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... NEW *FREE* Personal Resilience Planner - download here . Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how we can all improve our mental resilience by understanding how our brain works. In this short podcast, he outlines how we can begin taking simple steps towards feeling better and being better, in work and life. Dr. Jon also explains h...
Use leadership science to build winning teams 13.01.2021 52:32
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses the science of leadership and how to use cutting-edge neuroscience and habit science to create winning teams. This podcast was recorded for the League Managers Association Institute of leadership and High-Performance. Dr Jon Finn explains... Why habit and brain science are the next game-chang...
A simple solution for Well-being & Performance - Reflect & Plan 28.04.2020 17:56
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Tougher Minds Founder Dr. Jon Finn explains how reflection and planning is a great way to begin improving your well-being and performance. This will be especially helpful and beneficial if working from home is causing stress and lack of productivity. Dr Finn also explains more about the “Me Power Planner”. This is a tried and tested prop...
Covid-19 : Well-being & Productivity tips - Part 1 18.03.2020 21:20
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 Minds We deliver resilience training, leadership coaching and leadership and management training, based on cutting-edge neuroscience and habit scienc...
Wellbeing and Performance Habits - the root cause of happiness and success in work and life (a Tougher Minds Masterclass) 10.03.2020 1:30:16
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 Minds We deliver resilience training, leadership coaching and leadership and management training, based on cutting-edge neuroscience and habit science. Our training...
The Greatest Human Strength - the science of well-being & performance (a Tougher Minds Masterclass) 12.02.2020 1:37:50
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...
The links between mental well-being & performance 23.01.2020 25:13
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 affe...
Can you use activity and exercise to boost your brain power? 12.11.2019 31:05
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...
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