The Tougher Minds Podcast - Build Better Habits To Be Your Best.

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.

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.

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 also explains how the concept is used by the Rugby World Cup winning New Zealand All Blacks.

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 to know more about this rapidly emerging educational theory.

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 wellbeing.In this episode, Tougher Minds founder Dr. Jon Finn discusses tennis star Novak Djokovic and his use of a psychology technique known as SELF-WATCHING.Dr. Finn explains how the world number one uses this to build good habits which improve his performance...and just as significantly break bad habits.

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.

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 stress issues.

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 improve learning.

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.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this final episode of our four part preview of the Improve Exam Success event, we discuss a Tougher Minds revision guide which featured in a national newspaper. Tougher Minds Founder Dr Jon Finn and Head of Education Andrew Foster take part.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this episode we explain more about exactly what will be taught at the Tougher Minds Improve Exam Success event on April 21st at the UCL Institute of Education.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This is the second short podcast in our series which looks ahead to the Tougher Minds 'Improve exam success' event. This episode features Tougher Minds' Founder and Managing Director Jon Finn and Head of Education Andrew Foster. They discuss the insights from neuroscience which explain why exams can be so challenging for many people.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...This is the first in a series of four short podcasts, looking ahead to Tougher Minds Improve exam success event. It is a bite-size resilience training session focussing on exam preparation and performance and is for anybody facing an exam or test of any kind. The session will help professionals and the world of work with qualifications, exams and tests, it's for parents to support their children and enhance their learning and revision at home. The event is also for school pupils of all ages facing 11 Plus, entrance exams, GCSEs and A Levels and t's for university students facing course exams, tests and finals. Go to tougherminds.co.uk to find out more.