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Beyond High Performance
Hosted by Novus Global · EN
The Beyond High Performance Podcast is brought to you by the coaches and friends of the executive coaching firm, Novus Global, and the Meta Performance Institute for Coaching. Join us for intentional, vulnerable, thought-provoking conversations that illustrate the life-shifting power of coaching. This podcast was crafted to help you grow as a coach, leader, employee, and human being, inspiring you to go beyond high performance and explore what you are capable of. Note that this podcast is not for those who are committed to mediocrity.
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Greatest Hits: The Cost of Wellness and the Courage to Rest, with Jo Saxton
Oct 700:36:21Tap to summarizeIn this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard revisits his conversation with author, leadership coach, and entrepreneur Jo Saxton. Originally recorded for the Global Leadership Network, this powerful dialogue explores what true wellness means — beyond yoga mats and scented candles — and why it’s a vital part of sustainable leadership.Jo opens up about her own experiences with burnout and recovery, offering hard-won lessons on slowing down, setting boundaries, and embracing the courage to rest. Together, she and Jason unpack how personal narratives, cultural expectations, and hidden wounds shape the way we lead — and what it takes to lead from wholeness instead of exhaustion.🔑 You’ll discover:Why wellness isn’t a luxury — it’s leadership fuelHow your personal story drives your approach to work, rest, and resilienceThe subtle warning signs of burnout and what your body is trying to sayWhy authenticity and self-awareness amplify your leadership impactPractical tools to help you and your team build rhythms of renewalJo leaves us with a profound reminder: You have one body and one life, and your leadership is living in that body. Look after it.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/
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From High Performer to Transformational Leader
Sep 3000:51:09Tap to summarizeYour Finest Hour: What does it take to move from driving results to truly transforming a company?In this episode of Beyond High Performance, David Miller sits down with Jeff McMartin, President of Pliant Plastics, to explore his journey from a results-obsessed “high performer” to a transformational leader who embraces vulnerability, authenticity, and coaching.Jeff reveals the hidden costs of chasing performance at all costs — and how leaning into coaching helped him reclaim agency, integrity, and influence. You’ll hear how this shift not only reshaped Jeff’s leadership but also turned Pliant Plastics’ culture into a driver of growth and innovation.You’ll discover:Why vulnerability is one of the most powerful leadership tools you’re not usingHow to identify and break free from the hidden barriers holding leaders backThe role of coaching in scaling both culture and performanceWhat it takes to lead a company into the future with clarity and courageWhether you’re leading a team of ten or ten thousand, this conversation will challenge how you think about performance, leadership, and growth.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/
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Greatest Hits: The Pursuit of Excellence and Doing Hard Things, with Brian Ferguson
Sep 2301:00:44Tap to summarizeIn this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard revisits his conversation with Brian Ferguson, a former Navy SEAL, tech entrepreneur, and Founder of Arena Labs. This conversation originally aired on The Meta Performance Show.Brian shares insights from his Navy SEAL career, his work with elite teams, and his journey building Arena Labs. He opens up about the pursuit of mastery, why doing hard things matters, and how humility and resourcefulness shape great leadership.🔑 You’ll discover:Why excellence is a lifelong pursuit, not a destinationHow adversity and grit fuel growth and purposeThe role of humility in leadership and masteryPractical lessons from elite performance that apply to business, medicine, and lifeBrian’s story is a powerful reminder that the pursuit of mastery isn’t about perfection — it’s about choosing hard things, growing through them, and expanding your capacity to serve.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/
Transcribe →Meta Performance™ Moment #22: Why Bob Goff Believes Presence is the Highest Form of Leadership
Jun 17, 202500:06:09Tap to summarizeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | In this Moment of Meta Performance from the Beyond High Performance podcast, bestselling author, lawyer, and humanitarian Bob Goff shares a radically honest perspective on what it means to lead with clarity, compassion, and presence.Bob doesn’t return texts. He doesn’t take voicemails. And he hasn’t made an appointment in over four years—not because he’s disengaged, but because he’s deeply engaged with what matters most.This episode isn’t about working harder. It’s about building a life and leadership style that’s anchored in self-awareness, safe relationships, and intentional time.You’ll discover:• Why emotional self-awareness is the hidden key to lasting influence • What happens when you lead from security, not fear • How to create “Switzerland relationships” that ground and restore you • The power of helping your team aim higher by asking better questions • Why availability, when done with intention, becomes your most valuable assetWhether you're navigating high-stakes leadership or just trying to stay human while leading others, this moment invites you to step back, get real, and lead with what matters most.Listen now and ask yourself: Are you designing a life that can hold up under pressure?The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co.
Transcribe →How Mental Coaching Transformed an NFL Career—and What It Means for Leaders
Jun 10, 202501:02:04Tap to summarizeYOUR FINEST HOUR | What if your next breakthrough didn’t come from a new strategy, but from mastering what’s happening between your ears?Brad Robbins, NFL punter for the Buffalo Bills, knows what it’s like to perform under extreme pressure, where milliseconds matter and millions are watching. But the shift that changed everything for him didn’t happen on the field. It happened inside.In this episode of Your Finest Hour, Novus Global President and Chief Coaching Officer Dan Leffelaar, along with Director of Novus Global Sport, Athletes & Teams, Andrew Ladd, sit down with Brad to unpack his transformation from elite athlete to high-performance leader in training.This isn’t a story about sports. It’s a playbook for founders, CEOs, and high performers navigating the invisible game—the one between mindset, identity, and leadership at scale.Forget the locker room clichés. This is a masterclass in self-awareness, high-trust teams, and the courage it takes to get coached.Inside this conversation, you’ll discover: ✔️ How the world’s top performers rewire their relationship to pressure and performance ✔️ The hidden dynamics that shape high-output teams (and how to build one) ✔️ What business leaders can learn from the athlete’s obsession with feedback ✔️ Why Brad started training as a Meta Performance™ coach—while still playing in the NFL ✔️ How to build a personal performance system that drives long-term growthWhether you're scaling a business, leading a team, or carrying the weight of a billion-dollar vision—this episode is your reminder: growth isn’t a phase. It’s a decision. And it starts with you.Your next level isn’t out there. It’s already within reach.The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners—so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance. Help us reach even more listeners by sharing this episode with a colleague or leaving a review!Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co.
Transcribe →Meta Performance™ Moment #21: Why Multiplying TIME, Not Managing It, Is the New Productivity Game
Jun 3, 202500:06:21Tap to summarizeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | In this episode of the Beyond High Performance Podcast, host Jason Jaggard features a game-changing keynote from bestselling author and productivity strategist Rory Vaden, who redefines how elite performers approach time.Rory doesn’t teach traditional time management. He teaches time multiplication—a strategic shift that elite leaders use to scale their impact by thinking beyond urgency and into long-term significance.He introduces the Significance Calculation™, a mindset that asks not “What’s most important today?” but “What can I do today that creates more time tomorrow?”Inside the conversation, you’ll explore:Why time can’t be managed, but it can be multipliedHow high performers think about time differently than everyone elseThe five powerful strategies behind the Focus FunnelWhy distraction is today’s greatest leadership tax, and how to beat itThe real productivity skill that defines modern leadershipWhether you're building a company, leading at scale, or reinventing your relationship with time, this episode will challenge how you make decisions, and unlock exponential room for growth.Listen now and discover why multiplying time may be the most valuable leadership skill of your career.The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co.
Transcribe →How iHeart Media Execs Used Coaching to Win Market of the Year and Redefine Performance
May 27, 202500:55:13Tap to summarizeYOUR FINEST HOUR | What happens when two powerhouse execs say yes to coaching?As President and Senior VP of Sales for iHeartMedia San Diego, Noreen Ippolito and Cathy Lloyd are no strangers to pressure, scale, and results. But even the best can hit a ceiling, unless they’re willing to challenge how they lead.In this episode of Your Finest Hour, Novus Global Executive Coach Chad Richards sits down with Noreen, Cathy, and their coach Lauren Goldasich to unpack what happens when two high-level leaders lean into the discomfort of coaching, and what opens up when they do.This isn’t about quick wins or surface-level strategies. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset, communication, and trust required to evolve as a leader when the stakes are already high, and how that evolution helped their team earn Market of the Year at iHeartMedia.Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: ✔ Why receiving feedback well is one of the rarest, and most valuable skills in executive leadership ✔ How coaching together created cultural momentum and record-breaking growth ✔ The exact communication shifts that fueled clarity, alignment, and trust at scale ✔ What it looks like to model growth from the top and unlock your team’s potential ✔ Why your next level might be waiting on one bold conversationIf you lead leaders, manage large teams, or want to scale your influence without sacrificing your culture—this episode will challenge how you think about growth, collaboration, and what’s possible when leaders rise together.Your next evolution could start here.The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners—so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance. Help us reach even more listeners by sharing this episode with a colleague or leaving a review!Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co
Transcribe →Meta Performance™ Moment #20: Why Emotional IMPACT, Not Output, Is the True Mark of Great Leadership
May 20, 202500:03:47Tap to summarizeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | What if the best leaders don’t obsess over the work, but over how it lands?In this Meta Performance™ Show Moment, host Jason Jaggard is joined by Disney Legend Floyd Norman and celebrated illustrator Adrienne Brown to unpack a bold idea passed down from Walt Disney himself:“Don’t watch the movie. Watch the audience.”Floyd shares personal stories from his decades at Disney—reminding us that unforgettable work doesn’t just entertain, it transforms. From the glow on a child’s face during Bambi to the laughter of grandparents in a dark theater, he reveals how legacy is built not by chasing perfection, but by paying attention to the emotional wake your work leaves behind.This isn’t about cartoons. It’s about culture. Influence. Leadership that outlasts your title.In this episode, you’ll explore:How audience-first leadership creates deeper connection and lasting impactWhy legacy-driven creators prioritize resonance over recognitionThe emotional responsibility of great storytellingWhat it takes to build work that transcends generationsWhether you're building a brand, leading a team, or scaling influence, you’ll walk away with a new lens on how to lead with purpose and leave a mark that matters.Listen now and ask yourself: Who are you really creating for?The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co
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How the World's Top CEOs Rethink Failure with Harvard’s Amy C. Edmondson
May 13, 202501:10:57Tap to summarizeMETA PERFORMANCE SHOW | What if failure wasn’t a liability, but your team’s greatest strategic advantage?Top leaders aren’t just managing performance. They’re building cultures that learn through failure faster than anyone else.In this episode of Beyond High Performance, Novus Global CEO Jason Jaggard sits down with Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard Business School’s Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, author of Right Kind of Wrong, and pioneer of psychological safety.From Fortune 50 boardrooms to cutting-edge startups, Amy’s work has reshaped how elite organizations navigate complexity, accelerate learning, and lead with trust under pressure.This isn’t theory. It’s the mindset and framework behind the world’s most adaptive, high-performing teams.What You’ll Learn ✔ The difference between mistakes, failures, and violations, and why top leaders treat them differently ✔ Why elite teams talk about failure more and outperform because of it ✔ How to build psychological safety without lowering the bar ✔ Systems-thinking insights from Buckminster Fuller that elevate modern leadership ✔ Why curiosity isn’t optional—it’s your next strategic advantageIf you’re scaling a company, leading global talent, or redefining your industry, this episode will challenge how you lead and unlock performance others can’t see.Listen now and learn how the best turn failure into fuel, and why you should too.The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners—so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance. Help us reach even more listeners by sharing this episode with a colleague or leaving a review!Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co
Transcribe →Meta Performance™ Moment #19: Want to Lead More Powerfully? Former Nike ‘Katalyst’ Kevin Carroll Explains Why Joy is the Secret Weapon of Top Performers
May 6, 202500:12:57Tap to summarizeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | What if your next big move felt risky—but actually wasn’t?In this Moment episode of the Beyond High Performance Show, author and performance strategist Kevin Carroll joins Novus Global CEO Jason Jaggard to reframe risk, rejection, and how bold asks lead to unexpected wins.Kevin shares the story of writing to Nike—again and again—before ever working there, and how chasing big, audacious dreams led to a career of influence, impact, and legacy.He unpacks the idea of asymmetrical risk: strategic decisions where the potential upside far outweighs the downside—and how leaders can train for growth even when things don’t go as planned.In this conversation, you’ll explore:How to identify low-risk, high-reward opportunities and take bold actionWhy rejection is a metric of ambition, not failureHow post-traumatic growth can fuel clarity, purpose, and performanceThe role of play and creativity in building bold, resilient teamsWhether you're a CEO, founder, coach, or athlete—this episode will challenge the way you think about risk, reward, and what it takes to win beyond the scoreboard.Listen now. And ask yourself: What bold move are you not making yet?The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 150,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co
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