What if the secret to scaling your business isn't just mindset or
strategy — but mastering the intelligence hidden in your body? In
this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined
by Kevin Chapman — professional executive and performance coach,
communication specialist, and co-founder of the Physical
Intelligence Institute. Kevin shares how our internal chemistry and
neurochemistry largely dictate how we think, feel, and behave — and
why most entrepreneurs are unknowingly sabotaging their performance
by ignoring their body's intelligence. Together, Paul and Kevin
unpack the science behind physical intelligence, how to
strategically manage your internal state to access peak
performance, and why understanding your body's chemistry is the
ultimate competitive advantage for scale-up CEOs. From managing
performance anxiety and stress to unlocking creativity, resilience,
and high-performing leadership, this conversation reveals
practical, science-backed techniques that every entrepreneur can
use immediately to perform at a higher level — in business and at
home. This episode is essential listening for founders and CEOs who
want to stop sacrificing their health for wealth, master their
state, and lead with clarity, energy, and sustainable performance.
Key Takeaways What physical intelligence is — and why it's the
third missing intelligence after IQ and EQ How your internal
chemistry (cortisol, dopamine, oxytocin, testosterone, serotonin,
DHEA) dictates your performance The fastest way to manage nerves
and performance anxiety — through your body, not your mind Why pace
breathing (5 seconds in, 5 seconds out) increases cognitive
function by 62%, reduces stress by 46%, and improves sleep by 33%
The difference between assertiveness and aggression — and how
testosterone plays a role How to reverse negative chemistry in your
body using posture, movement, and breath Why celebrating wins,
showing vulnerability, and recognizing your team raises oxytocin
and builds trust The power of interoception — feeling your emotions
in your body to build capacity, resilience, and empathy Why walking
for 20 minutes makes you 45% more likely to have a creative idea
How to shift from work state to home state in seconds — mastering
state balance, not work-life balance Why entrepreneurs sacrifice
their health for wealth — and how to break that pattern About the
Guest Kevin Chapman is a professional executive and performance
coach, communication and impact specialist, and co-founder of the
Physical Intelligence Institute based in the United Kingdom. He
trains practitioners and partners in over 50 countries and has
worked with companies including Jaguar Land Rover, the Dubai
government, Shell, and Mars to help their leaders navigate extreme
change. Kevin was also brought in as a consultant when Lehman
Brothers collapsed and works with charities addressing knife crime
and trauma. He specializes in helping leaders unlock peak
performance by mastering their physical intelligence — the ability
to detect and strategically manage internal chemistry to access
clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance. Next Steps
Apply it now Check in with your body twice today. Ask yourself:
what's my current mood? Where do I feel it in my body? Practice 5
seconds in, 5 seconds out pace breathing for just 5 minutes. Learn
Physical Intelligence Visit the Physical Intelligence Institute:
https://www.physicalintelligenceinstitute.com Explore the Body
Smart digital program to build science-backed habits that change
your state and performance. Scale with Paul If this episode
resonated, Paul's work focuses on helping founders step out of the
day-to-day and scale with structure and confidence. Book a call
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About Paul Avins Paul Avins is a scale-up business coach and
founder of the Grown-Up Business framework. He works with founders
and CEOs to help them move from operator to scale-up leader —
building businesses that grow sustainably, scale beyond the
founder, and create real enterprise value. Paul's work focuses on
disciplined leadership, high-performing teams, and systems that
replace chaos with clarity. Level Up. Team Up. Scale Up. Fire Up.
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