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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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The Power of No: How USA Water Polo’s Head Trainer Turned a Tough Choice into Olympic Bronze
Apr 29, 202500:55:35Tap to summarizeChris Bates knows this better than most. As the Head Strength Coach for the U.S. Men’s Olympic Water Polo Team, founder of Raincross High Performance, and a father of four, Chris hit a breaking point that most high performers never talk about.In this episode of Your Finest Hour, Meta Performance™ Institute President Joseph King Barkley sits down with Chris and his Meta Performance™ coach, Dex Alexander, to explore what happened when Chris made the hardest decision of his career—saying no to a dream job—and how that one decision became the catalyst for everything that came after: a stronger marriage, clearer purpose, and an Olympic medal.If you’ve built success but feel like something’s missing, this conversation will challenge how you define winning.Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:Why "doing more" isn’t the move—and the counterintuitive strategy high performers need insteadThe power of saying no to good opportunities so you can say yes to extraordinary onesHow Chris reframed his identity through entrepreneurship, legacy, and Olympic coachingWhy the best leaders coach the whole person—not just the performerBehind-the-scenes coaching insights that helped Team USA bring home a historic medalHow to lead with legacy—starting in your home, your community, and your nameIf you're a founder, creative, athlete, or executive navigating your next evolution, this episode will challenge you to rethink success at the deepest level.Because true performance isn’t just about winning. It’s about becoming the kind of leader the future is waiting 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. 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 #18: How R.A. Dickey, Former MLB Pitcher and Cy Young Winner, Redefined What It Takes to Achieve Greatness
Apr 22, 202500:08:48Tap to summarizeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.YOUR FINEST HOUR | What if talent wasn’t the reason people win? What if the real edge… was in how you rise after you fall?Host and CEO of Novus Global, Jason Jaggard is joined by MLB legend and Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey along with his coach, Dan Leffelaar, Novus Global Managing Partner & Director of Novus Global Sport. R.A shares a story not of overnight success, but of a decade-long climb through pain, failure, and relentless inner work.Dickey opens up about what it really takes to master your craft: how he lost it all, rebuilt his identity, and discovered that resilience, surrender, and soul-deep grit are what separate greatness from giftedness. It’s not about being the best. It’s about becoming the version of you who refuses to quit.This one’s for the innovators, the high-stakes leaders, and anyone chasing mastery who knows the game is played far beyond talent.A must-listen if you want to:Transform failure into fuel for reinventionMaster the mindset that sustains elite performanceBuild a legacy rooted in discipline, identity, and inner fireThe real game isn’t talent. It’s tenacity.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
Transcribe →Meta Performance™ Moment #17: Novus Global CEO, Jason Jaggard Reveals What’s Actually Holding You Back from Leading At Your Best
Apr 15, 202500:10:28Tap to summarizeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | Even the most accomplished leaders can plateau. Not because they’ve lost their edge, but because they’ve unconsciously shifted from bold leadership to protecting their image.In this Moment episode, Novus Global CEO and Founder Jason Jaggard unpacks a trap that quietly undermines high performance: the unconscious need to appear successful. Using the metaphor of a Lazy River, Jason reveals how even driven leaders can drift off course—not from lack of ambition, but from invisible forces like the desire for approval and the fear of failure.But here’s the thing: this is just one of four hidden patterns that keep elite performers from their next level.If you’re already successful but know there’s more—this episode is your invitation to see what’s really in the way.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Identify where “looking good” may be limiting your leadershipRecognize unconscious patterns that high performers use to survive—but not thriveLead with greater intentionality, boldness, and freedomTake the first step in unlocking the next chapter of your impactThis is just one piece of a much larger framework—listen to the full episode to explore all four survival needs and discover how to build a life of vision, impact, and exponential growth.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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