Reframing High Performance with Damian Hughes
From Reframe Your Mindset for Success by Paul Corke
April 7, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 3 · Episode 4
About this episode
Professor Damian Hughes discusses the concept of microhabits and their impact on performance and decision-making.
In this episode, Professor Damian Hughes explores the big idea of Microhabits —small, simple and speedy actions that quietly shape performance, culture, decision-making and the quality of your life. In this episode of Reframe Your Mindset for Success , Professor Damian Hughes returns to unpack the big idea behind his new book: Microhabits . These are the small, quiet moments of decision-making that often go unnoticed—but over time define who we become, how we lead, and how we perform. Damian explains that the best microhabits follow the 3 S’s : Small — easy to wrap your head around Simple — easy to build into daily routines Speedy — can be done in under five minutes The goal is simple: turn helpful behaviours into autopilot habits that improve performance, relationships and resilience. In this conversation, we explore how microhabits can sharpen decision-making under pressure , strengthen leadership, shape culture, and even change the language we use to describe ourselves and our lives. You’ll hear: The power of microhabits and why small actions often create the biggest shifts A 3-question framework for better decisions under pressure Why becoming a “chief encourager” can lift…
People in this episode
Host: Paul Corke
Guest: Damian Hughes
Topics covered
- microhabits
- performance
- leadership
- decision-making
- culture
- resilience
Keywords
- microhabits
- performance
- leadership
- decision-making
- culture
- resilience
- autopilot habits
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Microhabits
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