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Beyond High Performance

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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. In order to adequately share the breadth and depth of the firm’s insights, this podcast consists of three unique shows. The Meta Performance Show, will bring you unflinching interviews with top industry leaders on their paths to success. Next, we explore with the show called On Coaching, which pulls back the curtain on the intricacies of life as a Novus Global Coach. And finally, Your Finest Hour, which explores the unique dynamics between a coach and their client by bringing both on the show to unpack their coaching experience together. 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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Episodes

Meta Performance™ Moment #25: The Trap of Having All the Answers

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance . YOUR FINEST HOUR | In this Moment of Meta Performance™, we revisit a powerful conversation with Danielle Smith, an executive leader dedicated to developing people—not just driving results. Danielle opens up about one of the most overlooked traps in leadership: believing you must have all the answers. In this candid clip, she unpacks the critical mindset shift from bein...

Jul 22, 20256 minEp. 148

Creative Leadership Under Pressure: What Filmmakers Teach us About Leading Teams

In this episode of the Meta Performance Show, Jason Jaggard is joined by Nick Moceri, Producer and Founder of All Night Diner, and Christian Swegal, Writer and Director of the new film Sovereign. They discuss leading creative teams under extreme pressure, the art of co-leadership in high-stakes environments, and how filmmaking mirrors the challenges of modern business leadership. The Apple TV Top 50 film recently debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and is now available for viewing in movie thea...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 147

Meta Performance™ Moment #24: Why Marques Colston Says Success Must Be Rewritten, Not Reached

In 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, Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur, and executive coach Marques Colston shares a powerful perspective on one of the greatest challenges in both sports and leadership: sustaining success. Getting to the top isn’t the hardest part—staying there is. In this candid moment, Mar...

Jul 08, 20254 minEp. 146

From Undervalued to In-Demand: Becoming a Premium Executive Coach

ON COACHING | What separates premium coaches from commodity ones? It’s not strategy, it’s identity. In this episode of On Coaching, host Joseph King Barkley—President of the Meta Performance™ Institute and Executive Coach with Novus Global—sits down with Shauna Barnes, Partner and Executive Coach, and Kristin Frade, Director of Novus Global Sport, Leagues & Organizations, to unpack the mindset shift that changes everything: moving from undercharging and overdelivering to building a sustainab...

Jul 01, 202543 minEp. 145

Meta Performance™ Moment #23: Why Luke Schenn Believes Mental Rebound Control is the Key to Longevity

In 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, two-time Stanley Cup champion Luke Schenn pulls back the curtain on the mindset that has fueled his longevity in one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports on the planet. At the NHL level, physical talent only takes you so far. As Luke shares candidly, the r...

Jun 24, 20259 minEp. 144

Meta Performance™ Moment #22: Why Bob Goff Believes Presence is the Highest Form of Leadership

In 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 beca...

Jun 17, 20256 minEp. 142

How Mental Coaching Transformed an NFL Career—and What It Means for Leaders

YOUR 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 wi...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 143

Meta Performance™ Moment #21: Why Multiplying TIME, Not Managing It, Is the New Productivity Game

In 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 scal...

Jun 03, 20256 minEp. 141

How iHeart Media Execs Used Coaching to Win Market of the Year and Redefine Performance

YOUR 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 l...

May 27, 202555 minEp. 140

Meta Performance™ Moment #20: Why Emotional IMPACT, Not Output, Is the True Mark of Great Leadership

In 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 storie...

May 20, 20254 minEp. 139

How the World's Top CEOs Rethink Failure with Harvard’s Amy C. Edmondson

META 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 b...

May 13, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 138

Meta Performance™ Moment #19: Want to Lead More Powerfully? Former Nike ‘Katalyst’ Kevin Carroll Explains Why Joy is the Secret Weapon of Top Performers

In 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 work...

May 06, 202513 minEp. 136

The Power of No: How USA Water Polo’s Head Trainer Turned a Tough Choice into Olympic Bronze

Chris 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 d...

Apr 29, 202556 minEp. 137

Meta Performance™ Moment #18: How R.A. Dickey, Former MLB Pitcher and Cy Young Winner, Redefined What It Takes to Achieve Greatness

In 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 su...

Apr 22, 20259 minEp. 135

Meta Performance™ Moment #17: Novus Global CEO, Jason Jaggard Reveals What’s Actually Holding You Back from Leading At Your Best

In 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 t...

Apr 15, 202510 minEp. 134

How Wall Street Tactics Built a Stanley Cup Champion — with Doug Cifu, CEO & NHL Exec

METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | What do Stanley Cup champions and billion-dollar trading firms have in common? According to Doug Cifu — everything. As co-founder and CEO of Virtu Financial and vice chairman of the Florida Panthers, Doug has built cultures that perform under pressure, execute with precision, and win with intention. In this episode, Doug breaks down the leadership standards, decision-making frameworks, and cultural principles that drive results — from the trading floor to the locker room. ...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 133

Meta Performance™ Moment #16: Why EMBRACING Discomfort UNLOCKS Leadership POTENTIAL with Jeff Lambert, Top-50 PR Firm Founder & Chairman

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance. YOUR FINEST HOUR | In this episode, Dan Leffelaar, Novus Global Managing Partner & Director of Novus Global Sport, sits down with Novus Global Founder & CEO Jason Jaggard and Jeff Lambert, CEO, entrepreneur, and PR trailblazer, to explore the transformational power of coaching in leadership. Jeff opens up about how he initially resisted coaching, only to realize...

Apr 01, 20257 minEp. 132

Master Negotiation and Trust Like a Top Sports Agent with Molly Fletcher

META PERFORMANCE SHOW | How do top executives, world-class athletes, and legendary coaches achieve sustained success? It’s not just talent—it’s mastering negotiation, anticipating needs, and building trust at the highest level. In this episode of The Meta Performance Show, host Jason Jaggard sits down with Molly Fletcher, a former elite sports agent turned high-performance leadership coach and keynote speaker. Dubbed the “female Jerry Maguire,” Molly has negotiated over $500M in contracts for th...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 131

Meta Performance™ Moment #15: How YOU Can OVERCOME the IMPOSSIBLE with David R. Brown, Fastest Blind Sprinter in the World

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance. META PERFORMANCE SHOW | In this episode, Novus Global Founder & CEO Jason Jaggard sits down with David R. Brown, a three-time Paralympian, gold medalist, and the fastest blind sprinter in the world. David’s journey is one of extraordinary resilience, perspective shifts, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From losing his sight at a young age to battling bullying a...

Mar 18, 202510 minEp. 130

How Top Lawyers Ditch the Hustle Mentality and Win Bigger, with Althaus Law Founding Partner, Jeff Althaus

YOUR FINEST HOUR | Most leaders are stuck in reactive mode—constantly solving problems, hiring for gaps, and chasing revenue goals. But what if the real unlock isn’t doing more—but becoming someone different? In this episode, host Joseph King Barkley, President of the Meta Performance Institute, sits down with estate planning and probate attorney Jeff Althaus, Founding Partner of Althaus Law, and his coach, CJ Martindale, Associate Partner at Novus Global. Together, they reveal how elite coachin...

Mar 11, 20251 hrEp. 129

Meta Performance™ Moment #14: How to CRAFT STORIES That SHAPE Generations with Linda Woolverton, Legendary Disney Screenwriter

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we bring you some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance. META PERFORMANCE SHOW | In this episode, Novus Global Founder & CEO Jason Jaggard sits down with visionary screenwriter Linda Wolverton, the creative force behind Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, The Lion King , and Maleficent . Linda shares how she took bold creative risks to transform Belle into a proactive, fearless heroine—setting a new standard for st...

Mar 04, 20255 minEp. 128

How to Build a Legacy that Lasts: How Smart Leaders Handle Succession

ON COACHING | Succession planning isn’t just about maintaining the status quo—it’s an opportunity to innovate, elevate, and secure a legacy that outlasts you. In this episode, host and Novus Global Partner & Executive Coach Rosanna Tomiuk sits down with Chief Expansion Officer David Miller and Executive Performance Coach Cody Miller to uncover the mindset shifts and leadership strategies that make or break a transition. Here’s what you’ll gain from this episode: ✅ How elite leaders future-pr...

Feb 25, 202559 minEp. 127

Dan Leffelaar’s Blueprint | Lessons from One of the World’s Top 1% Coaches on Elite Performance

META PERFORMANCE SHOW | What separates elite performers from everyone else? It’s not just talent—it’s mindset, resilience, and the right coaching. In this episode of The Meta Performance Show, host David Miller, Chief Expansion Officer at Novus Global, sits down with Dan Leffelaar, Managing Partner and Director of Novus Global Sport. Dan is in the top 1% of coaches worldwide, one of the highest-earning executive coaches on the planet, and a powerhouse in elite sports coaching. Leading a premier ...

Feb 18, 202547 minEp. 126

Meta Performance™ Moment #13: What EVERY CEO Needs to Know About SMART PHILANTHROPY with Bill Conway, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance. META PERFORMANCE SHOW | In this moment of the Meta Performance Show, Jason Jaggard sits down with Bill Conway, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and a visionary philanthropist. What if giving required as much strategy, vision, and execution as running a billion-dollar company? In this episode, Jason sits with Bill to unpack the mindset behind high-impact philanthropy—wher...

Feb 11, 20259 minEp. 125

How to ELEVATE LEADERSHIP On and Off the Field with Former NFL Offensive Tackle Roman Oben

YOUR FINEST HOUR |What if you could leverage the same tools and strategies that helped a Super Bowl champion transition into a high-impact executive leader? This week, Novus Global Managing Partner Dan Leffelaar and Novus Global Partner & Executive Coach Kristin Frade sit down with Roman Oben—former NFL offensive tackle and current Vice President of Football Development Strategy at the NFL—to share exactly how coaching can transform your leadership potential. In this episode, you’ll discover...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 124

Meta Performance™ Moment #12: Why DENSO’s Culture Could Be the FUTURE of Business

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we will be selecting some of our favorite sections from previous episodes of Beyond High Performance. YOUR FINEST HOUR | In this moment of the Your Finest Hour, Novus Global Chief Expansion Officer David Miller sits down with Senior Vice President of Operations at Denso, Chris Ramsey, and his Novus Global Executive Coach, Deb Foy. We dive into DENSO's ambitious missions: achieving Carbon Neutrality and Zero Traffic Fatalities by 2025. These are no small feats, and Chr...

Jan 28, 20257 minEp. 122

How Founding Ideals Can BOOST Your LEADERSHIP Game with National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen

META PERFORMANCE SHOW | This week, Jason Jaggard sits down with Jeffrey Rosen , President and CEO of the National Constitution Center , to unlock the timeless leadership principles that fuel extraordinary success . From the philosophical wisdom that shaped history’s greatest minds to the practical strategies today’s elite performers use to dominate in business, sports, and culture—this conversation is a masterclass in self-mastery, vision, and influence . Jeffrey shares how discipline, temperanc...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 123

Transforming Leaders, Transforming Lives: How Novus Global is Redefining High-Performance Coaching with Jason Jaggard

METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | In this episode host and Novus Global Partner David Gerber chats with Jason Jaggard, Founder and CEO of Novus Global for the first ever interview of Jason on this podcast about the importance of continuous self-investment and how coaching can help sustain and build momentum during both the highs and lows of life. They dive deep into the mission of Novus Global, aiming to lead humanity into going Beyond High Performance. Jason shares his personal journey with coaching, the ...

Jan 14, 202541 minEp. 121

The ART of Coaching to THRILLING Results

ON COACHING | In today’s episode of On Coaching, we’re diving into the creation and realization of value in the coaching relationship. Join executive coaches Jon Roberts, Kristin Frade, Rosanna Tomiuk, and CJ Martindale as they share their insights and expertise. In this conversation, the group discusses how coaches and clients can ensure value is being created in their coaching relationships (and honestly, life in general), and what they do as coaches to ensure that this established value is me...

Jan 07, 202558 minEp. 120

How FAITH can UNLOCK Peak PERFORMANCE with Renowned Psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud

METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | This week, Novus Global Founder and CEO Jason Jaggard sits down with Dr. Henry Cloud, renowned psychologist and best-selling author, to explore the transformative intersection of faith and psychology for human flourishing. In this episode, Dr. Cloud unpacks the key pillars of personal growth—attachment, autonomy, boundaries, and embracing life’s complexities—to unlock greater performance and fulfillment. Drawing from his new book, Why I Believe , Dr. Cloud blends personal ...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 119
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