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Andy Walshe, human performance expert
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- AGING with STRENGTH®
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- Mar 23, 2025
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- 2003
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Summary
Andy Walshe is a globally recognized leader in the field of elite human performance for individuals, teams and large organizations in sport, culture, the military and business. Andy is a founding member of Liminal Collective , whose members include some of the most accomplished human performers (artistic as well as athletic) on the planet. Their quest is to answer a fundamental question: How do the best of the best operate, and what can we learn from them? Show Notes: 1:50 — The 5-minute breath-holding exercise , the “threat of running out of air” and why it’s an effective training tool. 3:56 — The definition of “human performance.” 4:33 — Applying human performance principles to people 50 and older . 5:20 — Andy’s patented human performance framework (with visuals). 6:15 — “ You are an N of 1 , a unique individual….” 7:30 — How to create a human performance framework for yourself (what you want to achieve + your restrictions + what works for you). 9:10 — The “I saw an elite athlete do it!” trap and how to avoid it. 10:15 — Defining characteristics of the highest performers : The ability to adjust in the moment; bringing oneself back to baseline; “inter-receptiveness” (being able to register how you’re feeling and respond to that), and more. 12:30 — Why the breath-hold exercise is so effective: Recognizing your triggers and practicing handling them in the moment . 14:00 — Training Tier 1 military special operations teams to do comedy improv (the value in training elite performers in “non-traditional environments.” ) 17:45 — The importance of not dwelling on failures and moving forward quickly. “The Roger Federer Effect” and the “threat vs. challenge mindset” : I made a mistake. What did I learn? 21:05 — The value of seeking out coaching in some form or another. 22:35 —…