Dr Craig’s Performance Podcast

You must have a positive support group. Be aware of those that tell you what you want to hear rather than what you need to hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

I'm so excited about this interview with Luke Mathers (www.lukemathers.com.au) the author of Stress Teflon. This is a must-listen as Luke has so much wisdom and I always get insight from every one of our conversations. Luke Mathers has a rare magnetism that occurs when you meet truly authentic people. He is someone that cares about the people he meets and he shows it. Luke is a husband and father and true Australian visionary who refuses to conform and believes in doing good and making the world a better place. Growing up with three older sisters, he learnt at an early age that anything was possible. With a love of innovation, he has owned more than a dozen businesses. He is an inventor, author, and philanthropist who is constantly looking to find better ways to improve the world around him. Luke started an optometry aid service in Vanuatu and has provided thousands of pairs of glasses to people who were devastated by Cyclone Pam. But allowing people to see wasn’t enough for this ambitious, go-getting Aussie.

In this episode, Dr Craig gives a challenge to all of us to do 3 acts of kindness every day. We can all make the world a better place just by being kind Dr Craigs new book Self-Science - A study of you by you will be out by September, so if you are interested, please make contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Dr Craig discusses the concept of living a ”good life” and how this must be specific to YOU. It's important whatever your ”good life” is that you start living it now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

We spend over 30% of our time at work, additional time commuting to work and even more time thinking about work. Problem is up to 85% of people are unhappy at work. Dr Craig discusses this issue and how leadership and self-leadership plays a critical role --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

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Do you blame others for not having the life you desire? Do you outsource your happiness? Dr Craig talks about gratitude and freedom and how taking responsibility for your life will lead you in the right direction --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

In this episode, Dr Craig discusses how important it is to be present when you are with people. There is no doubt distractions are part of our lives, BUT when we are with others, it is vital for them and us that we are FULLY listening. We all know this, but we so often don't do it. Please subscribe to our podcast and share it where possible. Read more from Dr Craig at www.drcraigduncan.com.au and follow him @drcraigduncan on all social media channels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Gary Cole played for the Australian National Football Team, coached at the Australian Institute of Sport, was football manager at Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC. He has had an extensive career in football and is one of the most respected people in Sport in Australia. However, like all our guests, this is just the start as Gary is also a fantastic person that inspires me with his outlook on life and the impact he has on others. We discuss Gary's origins and also his recent battle with a significant illness. I enjoyed this interview very much, and I know you will too and even if you don't know Gary from football. This is a must-listen just to hear about the process of being diagnosed with cancer to fighting the biggest challenge of life.  Contact Gaz on social media (twitter) @gazzagazzagc if you want to continue the discussion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

If we don't do the deep work and identify our purpose in life, we will find ourselves being pulled in multiple directions. How many times have you agreed to have a meeting or do anything that wasn't essential? It has happened to me and happens to me often. Greg Mckeown wrote an excellent book Essentialism that is well worth reading on this exact topic. Become a self scientist and determine your purpose and stick to it otherwise, you won't be living your life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

We have become too reliant on applause for just doing our duty, job or even for why is right. Dr Craig speaks about this issue and what reward we should be looking for --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

John Aloisi is a former professional football (Soccer) player and now is a professional coach. John had an incredible career as a player with 459 appearances and over 120 goals. He is remembered for scoring the final penalty to get Australia to the 2006 World Cup but also as the only Australian to play in the English Premier League, Italian Seria A and the Spanish La Liga. John has coached Melbourne Heart and Brisbane Roar in the A-League and has an outstanding future in coaching.  In this interview we talk about Johns early days growing up in Adelaide, the AIS, going to Europe at 16, meditation, that penalty, the World Cup and coaching. This was a most enjoyable interview and I'm sure you will get lots out of it. As always if you want further information go to www.drcraigduncan.com.au and make contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Donny Singe has 25 years experience at the highest level of professional sport working in rugby league, ice hockey , rugby and tennis. He also spent 5 years in the military and is the high performance manager of Manly in the NRL. Donny is also an executive coach and speaker and is one of my favourite people - I’m sure you will enjoy this --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Every day we live we are closer to our last day so why is stopping you making today and every day memorable. Dr Craig talks about the importance of getting your physiological state right and how important this is. It's time to get your exercise, sleep, nutrition etc on he right track --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Humans always seem to keep wanting what they don’t have - more, more , more - Dr Craig talks about desiring what you already have and making the most of it --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Thanks for supporting the podcast and this is the first of a new part of the podcast where I will interview people who have been involved in Human Performance at the highest level.  These great humans will come from sport, the corporate world, military, education, or any area of life. Our first guest is one of my favorite people Terry McFlynn who was a professional football (soccer) player and now has gone on to have a great career in administration in the sporting arena. We discuss Terry's origin story, his career in football, and the transition post-retirement.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

The importance of kindness is often underestimated - Dr Craig talks about how kindness is one of life secrets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

On a world of influences we need to determine who and what has a positive influence on us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Times can be tough and we all experience suffering in some form. However, by reflecting that even in our most difficult days it could always be worse. This process can give great strength when you need it most --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message

Do you have a philosophy for your life? It will take time to develop but can make a positive impact an bring peace and joy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drcraigduncan/message