Change doesn’t happen by accident - it happens when you understand how behaviour actually works. In this solo episode, Andrew May breaks down science-backed frameworks that simplify change and help you create lasting results. You’ll learn: ✔ Why most people struggle to stick with change (and how to avoid it) ✔ BJ Fogg’s Behaviour Change MAP (Motivation + Ability + Prompt) explained ✔ How to use Habit Stacking to make new behaviours feel automatic ✔ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to change ✔ Your next steps Whether you’re ready to build new habits, boost your energy, improve performance, or finally get unstuck - this episode gives you a clear, practical roadmap to start small and create meaningful change that lasts. In this episode Andrew talks about: 00:10 Why Andrew is making this solo podcast. 1:30 Andrew’s 2 favourite change models. 2:55 Why new years resolutions fail. 4:15 The difficulty in implementing large behaviour change programs and why shifting mindset is difficult. 6:50 B.J. Fogg’s change map model and simplifying this information to make change easier. 9:45 identifying potential barriers to change. 10:30 The importance of triggers or prompts to remind you to try a new behaviour and an example of this using mindfulness. 12:45 James Clears book Atomic Habits and stacking simple habits. 14:35 The stages of readiness model and the 5 stages of change. 17:15 The seesaw of ambivalence. 18:45 Change takes more than 21 days on a large scale. 19:30 Why join a gym if you don’t like going? 20:25 Relapsing up to 10 times can be a normal experience in change. 21:40 Write down the changes you want to make. 23:00 Avoid getting overwhelmed with big changes all at once. 24:00 Don’t expect perfection. 25:30 Share your goals to keep yourself accountable. 26:30 Keynote participant Peta’s story of making big changes to her life. 34:30 Wrap up. RESOURCES: Download: Behaviour MAP: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-1.pdf Download: Stages of Readiness template: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-2.pdf Study: Do fit kids have fit parents? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33475262/ Study: The Influence of Parental Dietary Behaviors and Practices on Children’s Eating Habits https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8067332/#sec8-nutrients-13-01138 Study: Writing down your goals increases success by 42%: https://kitzu.org/study-highlights-strategies-for-achieving-goals/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at
[email protected] today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/ Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May : https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.
