In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with performance coach and neuroscience expert Sally Duxfield to unpack what really drives high performance, and why most of us are getting it wrong.

Drawing on her military background and years of coaching CEOs and leaders, Sally breaks down the science behind stress, focus, sleep, and behaviour. From dopamine-driven phone addiction to the myth of “work-life balance”, she challenges conventional thinking and offers practical, science-backed tools to help people take back control of their time, energy, and attention.

This conversation helps you realise that high performance isn’t about doing more but about understanding how your own brain and body work, and using that to your advantage.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with Sean Kelly, CEO of Smartfoods and a passionate runner who has run every single day for the past six years.

Sean shares how a promise to his children sparked a life-changing journey from being overweight and physically inactive to becoming a dedicated endurance runner chasing lifelong goals.

The conversation dives into the power of habit formation, why getting up earlier can change your life, and how running builds both physical health and mental resilience.

Sean also opens up about leadership lessons from his career in FMCG, including why great businesses must “swing for the fence,” how to take smart risks, and why failure is often just learning in disguise.

This episode is packed with practical insight for anyone balancing ambition, wellbeing, family life, in the pursuit of their own personal best!

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with Courtney Durr, self-worth coach and founder of Worthwild. Courtney shares how her background in sport, including representing New Zealand in softball, shaped the way she thinks about mindset, identity and performance.

They talk about the pressure Courtney felt as a young athlete, how self-doubt started to affect her performance, and how that experience eventually led her into coaching. From there, the conversation moves into values, authenticity, and the difference between real positivity and the kind that just covers things up.

Courtney explains why slowing down matters, especially when life feels busy or uncertain, and how paying attention to what brings you joy can tell you a lot about who you are. She also shares why she focuses less on “thinking positively” and more on thinking in a way that is actually helpful.

An honest conversation about self-worth, discomfort, growth, and learning to back yourself, both in training and in life.

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