Want to build a high performing team? Look no further than Anthony Seibold, Head Coach of the NRL's Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. With his extensive background as a professional player and university educator, along with coaching experience at the highest levels, Seibold offers a unique perspective on team dynamics and success.

2:15 Growing up, role models, and being the “buck stops here” person
5:15 Early rugby, teaching as plan B, and pre-professional play
11:15 Teaching teachers, note-taking habits, and Melbourne Storm coaching
16:30 Craig Bellamy’s influence, imposter syndrome, and South Sydney success
22:45 Rabbitohs finals, moving to Brisbane Broncos, and early mental skills lessons
28:00 Integrating mental skills with training, mistakes, and accountability
39:30 Working under Eddie Jones, coaching improvements, and resilience
46:45 Teachers making top NRL coaches, Doug Lemov, and giving effective feedback
54:00 Checking understanding, chasing multiple goals, and corporate coaching applications
1:00:30 Turn-and-talk method, note-taking, and personal wellbeing
1:10:30 Club reflections, public scrutiny, and next-level leadership
1:17:30 Reverse engineering world-class teams, program integration, and celebrating others
1:22:40 Podcast reflections, advice to younger self, and passion for mental skills

Connect with Anthony:
LinkedIn | Manly Sea Eagles | Doug Lemov Book

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What keeps you going when life takes everything from you?

Christina “BC” Sy shares what it means to keep showing up after the unimaginable. After losing both of her children, her world didn’t just change — it shattered.

Hear how survival became a daily decision, why grief never truly disappears, and how learning to live alongside pain became the only way forward. This isn’t about “moving on.” It’s about choosing to keep going — one day at a time — when the unthinkable has already happened.

If you’re struggling with grief or thoughts of self-harm, you are not alone. Help is available:

• Lifeline Australia (24/7): 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue (24/7): 1300 22 4636
• Kids Helpline (if supporting children): 1800 55 1800

Reaching out is a sign of strength. Support is there when you need it.

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A rare look inside the life and mindset of Matt Comyn, CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. From being raised by a single mother to leading one of Australia’s largest companies, Matt’s journey is built on resilience, discipline, and an extraordinary work ethic.

A serious student of psychology and human performance, Matt shares how he trains his body and mind, the performance strategies and wearable data he relies on, the coaches who’ve shaped his thinking, and how science has influenced his leadership. He also reflects on the impact of Can4Cancer, now surpassing $20M raised for cancer prevention.

2:35 Growing up and his biggest influence
9:25 From deficit to skills-based thinking
15:30 The 5 executive metrics that matter
21:30 Resetting attention between meetings
27:45 Weekly training routine
31:30 The toughest moments as CEO
33:00 Lessons from six years leading CBA
38:00 Why corporate life is fragile
40:45 Managing ambivalence
44:20 Starting Can4Cancer
46:40 Pride in its growth
49:00 Lessons from Anthony Seibold
52:40 What Tim Tszyu taught him about discipline
55:00 The next 10–15 years

You can find Matt at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcomyn/

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Everyone’s talking about creatine — but do you actually know what it does to your body and brain?

Dr Tom Buckley cuts through the noise around one of the most hyped supplements in wellbeing right now. No trends, no influencers — just what the science actually says.

What does creatine really do inside the body? How does it affect brain function and performance? Who can it help (and who it won’t)?

This is about making smarter decisions with your health — backed by evidence, not hype.

Find Dr Tom here
View the UNSW Study
View the Hair Loss Study
Read the study on creatine and cognitive function
Read the creatine articles from the AFR and The Guardian

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Fecal transplants, coffee, and probiotics - dive into the groundbreaking research shaping our understanding of gut health! Dr. Tom Buckley joins the Performance Intelligence Podcast to share the latest insights and reveal what truly works for a healthy microbiome.

As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and specialising in Precision Medicine, Dr. Tom is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines personal experience with cutting-edge research, making complex topics accessible and relatable.

“Everyone wants energy… but marvellous mitochondria - where do they come from? They originated from bacteria. We are intimately connected with the microbes in our bodies until our habits lead to dysbiosis, where the balance is disrupted…”

2:10 What sparked Dr Tom’s interest in the gut
4:15 Trillions of microbes and how they interact with us
5:55 What the gut microbiome actually is
7:40 Why this work became personal
10:05 Research highlights and key influences on the gut
16:00 Rethinking coffee
21:15 Coffee’s impact on the gut
25:30 The many factors shaping your microbiome
28:30 Why every gut is different
33:10 Fecal transplants — the science
36:00 Rebalancing his own gut
39:45 What to eat for gut health (and why probiotics fall short)
45:55 Starting with a Mediterranean diet
48:15 Alcohol and the gut
50:30 The fibre gap
55:30 Heat, saunas, and gut health
57:45 Dr Tom’s key gut health takeaways

Find the summary slide mentioned in the podcast here: https://shorturl.at/33sm5
Read the Medical News Today article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-might-drinking-coffee-alter-your-gut-microbiome

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Do you feel constantly under the pump — or quietly burned out at work?

CEO Melissa Decker changed the inside of her organisation after stepping back to rethink how her team actually works. The result wasn’t working harder — it was working with more energy, clarity, and intention.

Hear the practical shifts her leadership team made, why productivity often drops when pressure rises, and the one action Melissa believes everyone should start immediately to protect their energy, lift performance, and build Leadership Capacity.

This is about creating sustainable output — without running yourself into the ground.

Find out more about Forward Ability Support: https://fas.org.au/
You can find Mel at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cataniamelissa/

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Ali Day is one of the world’s top Ironman athletes - but this isn’t about medals. It’s about the mindset, habits, and grit that push humans past their limits. Ali breaks down the people who shaped him, the mental tools that rewired his approach, and the moments that tested him like never before.

Behind the scenes, he reveals the visualisation and hypnosis tools that changed everything—imagining entire races in brutal detail, scripting every move, and rehearsing every scenario in his mind—alongside the recovery strategies, growth lessons, and life insights that stretch far beyond sport.

4:45 Role models, belonging, and realising heroes are human
7:05 Curiosity, early psychology work, and the 10-minute shift
11:20 Mental skills, imagery, and gaining an edge early
18:15 Going against the grain and leaning on the right support
20:20 Rock bottom, injury, and rebuilding stronger
27:00 Unlearning old identities and upgrading information
35:55 Why Ironman is a team sport — when to follow, when to lead
39:00 The unseen work and treating performance like a job
46:45 Recovery as a priority and tracking the data
50:15 Life beyond Ironman and approaching a new career like a race
57:10 The next decade, and reflecting on the journey
1:02:15 Psychologist Lisa’s reflections

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Do you avoid pressure or do you know how to use it?

Mental Skills Coach for the All Blacks, Gilbert Enoka, challenges the idea that pressure is something to escape. For him, pressure isn’t the enemy — it’s the environment elite performers learn to operate in.

Hear why pressure can become a lifestyle, how top teams stop fearing big moments, and what it really takes to prepare mentally for stages like the Rugby World Cup.

This is about reframing pressure — not as something that breaks you, but as the arena where your best performance is revealed

You can find Gilbert at his LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/gilbert-enoka-onzm-aa614917
Buy a copy of Gilbert's new book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/become-unstoppable-9781776951192

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