THE PERFORMANCE ENGINE | FAQS
Your questions answered — with clarity, candour and credibility.
GENERAL
What is The Performance Engine™?
It’s a neuroscience‑backed, identity‑led operating system built on Positive Intelligence®, Flow Science and your own inner architecture.
→ The goal? To help you train your mind, reset self‑doubt and perform without friction — no burnout, no guesswork.
Who is this for?
→ The Business Builder — team leaders shaping high‑trust cultures
→ The Identity Shifter — early‑career professionals navigating transitions
→ The Performance Seeker — self‑funded, emerging, elite athletes, or those transitioning to their next chapter
→ The Game Changer — women in sport redefining their legacy
If you want results, clarity, and alignment — this is for you.
Why is The Performance Engine™ so transformational?
Because it operates at the intersection of two powerful domains: Positive Intelligence® and Performance Neuroscience.
→ Rewire builds your inner operating system — quieting mental noise and training self-command.
→. Recode activates flow and execution — mapping performance rhythms, habits and neural triggers.
Together, they rewire how you think, lead and perform — from the inside out.
This isn’t mindset coaching. It’s personalised neural transformation — powered by science, built for real life.
MENTAL FITNESS, FLOW & INTELLIGENCE FRAMEWORKS
How is this different from therapy or mindset coaching?
We don’t just examine thoughts. We train capacity.
We don’t revisit the past. We build readiness for what’s next.
We don’t chase motivation. We design for flow.
This approach isn’t about fixing — it’s about transforming.
We help you shift from friction to flow, from self-doubt to self-command, from potential to precision.
The Performance Engine™ is not therapy — and not typical coaching.
It’s a neuroscience-backed, identity-led system that rewires how you perform, lead and operate under pressure — integrating:
→ Mental fitness (via Positive Intelligence®)
→ Flow coaching (via Performance Neuroscience)
Together, they form your internal operating system — enabling sustained performance from the inside out.
WHAT ABOUT MINDSET coaching?
Mindset coaching focuses on insight — but insight alone doesn’t change behaviour.
The Performance Engine goes deeper: we train the system underneath the mindset — the identity loops, brain habits and neural triggers that actually drive performance.
This isn’t about thinking differently — it’s about operating differently.
MENTAL FITNESS vs therapy
Mental fitness is not therapy — it’s training.
Where therapy resolves emotional wounds, Positive Intelligence® helps you rewire your mind in real time — strengthening your self-command and quieting Saboteur patterns.
It’s not retrospective. It’s proactive.
It builds the muscle to respond to challenge with clarity — even under pressure — using daily mental reps and measurable progress.
Ideal for high-functioning individuals who want to lead, perform and live with less friction and more presence. Dive deeper here
flow coaching vs therapy
Flow Coaching is not therapy — it’s future-focused, goal-directed, and built for growth.
While therapy explores the past to resolve emotional pain, Flow Coaching works in the present to expand capacity, accelerate performance and unlock states like deep focus, creativity and clarity.
It’s not about healing dysfunction — it’s about building readiness, rhythm and resourcefulness.
Ideal for psychologically healthy individuals and teams who want to move from functional to optimal — using science-backed tools and personalised flow triggers to create sustainable high performance.
What’s the difference between PQ, IQ, and EQ?
→ IQ is your cognitive horsepower — how well you process, solve and remember.
→ EQ is your emotional awareness — how well you connect, empathise and self-regulate.
→ PQ, or Positive Intelligence, is your mental fitness — your ability to choose your wiser self (Sage) over your Saboteurs in real time.
PQ is what lets you use your IQ and EQ when pressure hits. It’s the foundation that turns potential into consistent performance. Dive deeper here
METHOD & DELIVERY
How is the program delivered?
100% virtual. You’ll experience:
→ PQ App-led interactive learning, short videos and activities for practical, real-world application and guided PQ reps (Rewire - weeks 1 - 7 only)
→ Weekly coaching calls
→ Optional pods for shared rhythm and peer learning
This system fits into travel, busy schedules and changing rhythms — built for flexibility.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
What are the available performance engine programs?
The Inner Incubator — 7‑Week Performance Engine Reset
→ A foundational reset to rewire sabotage patterns, strengthen mental fitness and start performing with ease and clarity.
13‑Week Performance Engine (Business and Athlete)
→ A complete two-phase experience — Rewire and Recode — that fuses mental fitness with flow science and performance systems.
Ideal for individuals or teams who want to align mindset with execution and install a high-trust, high-performance rhythm that lasts.
Is the PQ app included?
Yes — you’ll receive 12 months of full PQ app access, including Grow modules, saboteur profiling, Sage training and self‑command tracking.
Is there a team or business version?
Yes — the 13‑Week Performance Engine for Business includes PQ for Teams, Performance Engine Sprint, Team Flow Mapping and leadership debriefs.
FLOW SCIENCE & PERFORMANCE
What is flow state?
Flow is a state of total engagement and focus, first defined by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi.
It happens when your skills match the challenge at hand—you lose self-consciousness, time distorts, your awareness merges with action—and performance becomes effortless and deeply satisfying.
Why does flow matter in performance?
Flow isn’t just about feeling good—it’s scientifically linked to enhanced creativity, clarity, productivity and sustained focus.
When you perform from flow, you're working from clarity rather than force and your output becomes more sustainable and aligned.
How do we support clients in accessing flow?
We teach clients to design for flow using personalised flow triggers. These might be internal (like curiosity or purpose), environmental (like music or movement), creative, or team-based triggers.
These tools help quiet Saboteurs and prime readiness for peak engagement.
Can you really train to enter flow more often?
Yes. The goal isn't just spontaneity—it’s predictability.
Through flow trigger inventories, rhythm mapping, and the Flow/Recovery Index™, we help clients systematically increase flow proneness. This lets them access high-intensity clarity with less friction, more often.
What are flow triggers—and which ones matter most?
Flow triggers elevate neurochemicals (like dopamine and norepinephrine) or reduce cognitive load to help you focus.
Common triggers include:
→ Purpose, passion, curiosity
→ Clear goals and immediate feedback
→ Optimal challenge/skill ratio (4% beyond current skill)
→ Novelty, risk, autonomy, or creative immersion
We help you identify your most potent triggers and build your environment and schedule around them.
What is the Flow Cycle — and why does it matter?
Flow is not one moment — it’s a 4‑phase neurobiological cycle. Learning this cycle helps you build performance rhythm and reduce self‑judgment during off‑peak moments.
The 4 Phases of the Flow Cycle:
→ Struggle – High effort, cognitive friction. Your brain is ramping up.
→ Release – You step away and reset: breathing, walking, shifting focus.
→ Flow – The peak moment: time dilates, self fades, action accelerates.
→ Recovery – Deep rest and integration. Essential for neural growth and readiness.
Knowing the cycle allows you to design your performance like an executive athlete—using timing, self-awareness and systems to maximise output without burnout.
POSITIVE INTELLIGENCE & MENTAL FITNESS
What is PQ and what is mental fitness?
PQ stands for Positive Intelligence — your ability to manage your mind so that your Sage, not your Saboteurs, runs the show.
Mental fitness is the muscle that makes this possible. Just like physical fitness strengthens your body, mental fitness strengthens your response to pressure, challenge and uncertainty.
What are Saboteurs and the Sage?
→ Saboteurs are your inner critics (like the Judge or Hyper-Achiever) that block focus and clarity.
→ The Sage is your resilient, wise operating system — calm, adaptive and focused. We build the pathway from the former toward the latter.
What is mental fitness, and how do we train it?
Mental fitness is your capacity to respond to challenge with clarity, rather than reactivity.
We train this through daily PQ reps, self-command muscle-building and identifying your top Saboteurs. It’s measurable, trackable and deeply transformational.
→ PQ Reps are short, focused attention exercises (10 seconds at a time) that train your mind to shift from Saboteur reactivity to Sage calm. Just like physical reps build muscle, PQ reps build self-command, focus and mental flexibility.
How is PQ integrated into the Performance Engine?
PQ is the foundation of the Performance Engine ( Phase 1 — Rewire). It’s the mental fitness operating system that prepares you for Flow follows Focus (Phase 2 — Recode), where flow and execution systems are built.
The 13‑Week Performance Engine includes both phases, while The Inner Incubator is standalone 7-week Performance Engine Rewire program designed for focused reset and readiness.
Can I change my Saboteur patterns permanently?
Yes — with consistent reps, mental fitness can be strengthened like a physical muscle. Saboteur voices get quieter and your Sage becomes your default operating system. It’s not overnight, but it’s absolutely possible.
RESULTS & OUTCOMES
What outcomes can participants expect?
→ Sharper clarity, reduced internal noise, stronger mental fitness
→ Access to flow states more frequently and consistently
→ Greater self-command, energy control, and operational impact
→ A measurable “Return on YOU™” — higher performance with internal alignment
Do I need to be performing at a certain level already?
Not at all. You don’t need to be at a certain level — just ready to build.
You just need readiness to develop an inner system that meets external challenge with internal calm, clarity and capability.
The Performance Engine meets you where you are — and helps you grow from there.
LOGISTICS & NEXT STEPS
HOw do I begin?
Complete the short Activate your Performance form to express your interest.
From there, we’ll invite you to a Performance Engine Discovery Call — a space to explore fit, clarify goals and shape the best starting point together.
IS THERE A CONTRACT?
We don’t use formal contracts—only clear mutual expectations:
→ 24-hour reschedule policy
→ No session rollovers except emergencies
→ Commitment is key to transformation
What payment options are available?
Secure payments via GoCardless are available upon acceptance.
You’ll be able to choose between a pay‑in‑full option or a structured instalment plan — whichever suits your pace.
→ Pay in full and unlock a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — try the Performance Engine risk-free.
→ Or opt for a structured plan: £2,335 deposit followed by 3 monthly instalments of £1,000.
Payments are collected via authorised direct debit — simple, secure, and trusted.
No cards, no portals, no pressure — just a clean agreement between us.
For corporate clients, invoicing and custom terms are available by arrangement.
What’s the refund policy?
When you pay in full, you unlock our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. This gives you time to experience the work from the inside — no pressure, no awkward questions.
We honour your readiness, not lock you into a process that no longer fits. If it’s not the right fit for you, we’ll honour that fully — with a 100% refund.
(Note: The guarantee applies to pay-in-full clients only.)
WHEN CAN I BEGIN?
Once your application is received, we’ll connect to confirm the next best step. If it feels aligned, onboarding is scheduled swiftly and designed to meet your pace, goals and schedule.
what are the expectations?
This isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
→ A willingness to engage with curiosity and consistency
→ 2–3 hours per week for coaching, content and application
→ Weekly coaching calls (1:1 or pod, depending on format)
→ Respect for cadence: reschedules possible with notice, but rhythm matters
→. Openness to feedback and reflection
This is a partnership — and clarity upfront creates power in the process.
Ready to go?
THE PERFORMANCE ENGINE
What if your next performance level isn’t out there — but within?
Join us and build your Performance Engine from the inside out.