Dr. Paul Taylor

Australia’s Leading Hardiness & Resilience Expert

Who is Dr Paul Taylor?

Psychologist
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Neuroscientist
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Exercise Scientist
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Nutritionist
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PhD
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Prac-Ademic
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Author & Podcaster
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PODCAST APPEARANCES

Some of Paul’s Podcast appearances:

Dr. Paul Taylor Books

The Hardiness Effect

Grow from stress, optimise health, live longer.

CHALLENGE YOUR BODY, TRAIN YOUR BRAIN, EXTEND YOUR LIFE.

  • Master the four pillars of psychological hardiness

  • Harness Hormesis to live longer and healthier

  • Tune your daily rhythms for peak performance

  • Reclaim your human nature

  • Escape the comfort trap

Death by Comfort

Survive and thrive in the modern world

Backed by powerful research on neuroscience, anthropology and nutrition, Death by Comfort is a fascinating read that explores exactly what s wrong and what we need to do in order to survive and thrive in the modern world.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

  • Death By Comfort - how modern life is killing us

  • Hardiness - Resilience 2.0

  • Enhancing psychophysiological hardiness

  • Optimising Healthspan

  • Exercise as medicine

  • The Neuroscience of Behaviour Change

  • You are what you eat

JUST SOME OF THE CLIENTS THAT HAVE ENGAGED PAUL

Dr. Paul Taylor is a Psychophysiologist, with a PhD in Psychology, separate master's degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition and a postgraduate qualification in Neuroscience. A former Royal Navy Officer and Adjunct Professor at University of San Francisco, Paul is a leading expert in hardiness - the cutting-edge science that transforms stress into competitive advantage.

As Director of Paul Taylor Consulting, he delivers keynote talks and hardiness training, leadership and performance workshops to companies such as Oracle, SAP, PWC, NAB, CBA, BUPA & the Australian Military. He has conducted published research that shows that his programs have proven benefits for increasing hardiness, cognitive function and employee wellbeing, whilst reducing burnout across multiple industries.

Paul is the author of the best-selling, multiple award-winning book "Death By Comfort" and has just released his second book, "The Hardiness Effect". Paul also hosts the Hardiness Podcast, which is in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally, and has developed a hardiness app to help people develop this crucial life skill.

His media experience includes co-hosting the TV series "Body and Brain Overhaul," appearing on "The Biggest Loser" as a subject matter expert and being voted Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year twice.

Paul's high-pressure leadership experience includes roles as Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer and Helicopter Search-And-Rescue Crew Member with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. He's undergone rigorous Military Combat Survival training, became a professional boxer in 2012, and in 2021, both Paul and his son Oscar became Australian Karate Champions.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Psychology  

  • MSc Exercise Science

  • MSc Human Nutrition (with distinction) 

  • PG Cert in Neuroscience

  • BSc Hons

  • ACSM Health & Fitness Instructor 

  • Certificate IV in Workplace Training

  • Certificate IV in Fitness

  • Jeff Walsh, GM Technology Capability

    ...enough science to ensure a change in behaviour in any stubborn but intelligent exec."

  • Ohan Moss, General Manager, AOT Hotels

    “One of the best keynote presentations that I have seen.”

  • Scott Fyfe, CEO Country Road Group

    “Paul Taylor is one of the most motivating and inspirational speakers who we have worked with in the past 10 years.”

  • Colin Sampson, CFO, SAP Asia-Pacific

    "Probably the best corporate/personal leadership training workshop that I have attended anywhere in the last twenty years!”

The Paul Taylor Podcast

Strengthen your mind with the Paul Taylor podcast

Expertise you can understand from a PracAdemic with the knowledge you can put into practice.

The STats

Over 1.5 million downloads 

Averaging 55k per month

The audience are well-educated listeners and the aim of the podcast is for Paul to interview people at the top of their field and help bring their ideas into the thinking of listeners to enrich their lives.

Past guests included:

  • Baroness Professor Susan Greenfield on your amazing brain

  • Professor Grant Schofield on lifestyle interventions for metabolic health

  • Professor Felice Jacka on mood and mood

  • Professor Julia Rucklidge on nutrients for mental health

  • Professor Richard Ryan on Self-determination theory

  • Professor Mike Tipton on the benefits of cold water exposure

  • Professor Joseph Ciarrochi on what makes you stronger

  • Professor Ralph Martins on preventing Alzheimer’s disease

  • Professor Louise Hayes on Acceptance-Commitment Therapy

  • Professor Robert Newton on exercise as medicine

  • Dr Austin Pelmutter on disconnection syndrome

  • Professor Simon Longstaff on everyday ethics

  • Professor Rachelle Buchbinder on Doctors betraying their Hippocratic oath

  • Dr Julie Smith on solutions for good mental health

  • Dr Stuart Shanker on human behaviour and self-regulation

  • Dr Tom Nehmy on apples for the mind

  • Dr Denise Furness on the ghost in your genes

  • Neurosurgeon Alex Koefman on the brain & nervous system

  • Neuroscientist Ken Mogi on finding your Ikigai

  • 35th generation Shaolin Monk Master Shi Heng Li on life lessons

  • John Cunnningham

    Owner, Cunningham Real Estate

    “Paul had the audience captivated from the get go and the way he held them interested, amused and motivated was fantastic. His message was loud and clear I could not recommend Paul highly enough.”

  • Ohan Moss

    General Manager, AOT Hotels

    “I had the pleasure of listening to your presentation on Thursday at the Quest conference - so motivational, so well presented and well backed up with the scientific evidence. One of the best keynote presentations that I have seen.”

  • Sally Byrne

    Marketing Director, Coca-Cola Amatil

    “Hands down the most valuable professional development session I have participated in to date. Paul connects theory to application in a credible, motivating and compelling way. It would be almost impossible to leave a Paul Taylor session without taking a personal step forward.”

  • Sophie Dixon

    Austin Health

    “l have never come away with such powerful messages like l did when listening to Paul. Yes, l was ready for change but now l have the tools to ensure that l deliver. Thank-you Paul. You have provided me with the kick start to take action and, “ Be the best person l can be!”

  • Jeff Walsh

    GM Technology Capability, NAB

    “Highly recommend ‘The Neuroscience of Performance’ program to all overworked, overstressed executives who want to achieve an uplift in their professional performance and more to the point of their quality of life. Paul Taylor has an intuitive ability to understand the drivers of high performance and presents it with enough science to ensure a change in behaviour in any stubborn but intelligent exec.”

  • Eric Yarger

    SAP DTO Program Manager

    “SAP Digital Transformation recently launched The Resilient Mind program to our team of 600+ and had very high participation levels and great engagement.We’re seeing real changes. Paul also delivers excellent and entertaining weekly webinars. This program and Paul himself are a smash hit with SAP, and we’re looking forward to future programs!”

  • Elizabeth Prendergast

    The Riverside Company

    “Two weeks on the team continues to have cold showers (and remain accountable via our accountability board). I’ve noticed a real shift in the attitude towards health and wellness of our team following Paul’s session.”

  • Adam Campbell

    CFO Australia Flight Centre Travel Group

    “Paul's workshop on High Performing Teams was exactly what we were after. His engaging style and use of interactivity kept the leadership team focused throughout the day. Many of our leadership team commented that it was the best workshop they had attended, and he'll certainly be invited to future conferences.”

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Corporate burnout to Hardiness

Corporate burnout to Hardiness