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 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 instead
  The power of saying no to good opportunities so you can say yes to extraordinary ones
• How Chris reframed his identity through entrepreneurship, legacy, and Olympic coaching
• Why the best leaders coach the whole person—not just the performer
• Behind-the-scenes coaching insights that helped Team USA bring home a historic medal
• How to lead with legacy—starting in your home, your community, and your name

If 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! 

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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

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 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 reinvention
• Master the mindset that sustains elite performance
• Build a legacy rooted in discipline, identity, and inner fire

The 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

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 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 leadership
• Recognize unconscious patterns that high performers use to survive—but not thrive
• Lead with greater intentionality, boldness, and freedom
• Take the first step in unlocking the next chapter of your impact

This 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 

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.

If you're already operating at a high level, this conversation will show you how to lead even sharper, scale culture more intentionally, and stay competitive in rooms where excellence is the baseline.

What You’ll Learn:
 ✔️ The emotional highs and leadership lessons from winning the Stanley Cup
 ✔️ How servant leadership drives success at Virtu Financial and the Florida Panthers
 ✔️ The power of transparency, empowerment, and decisive action in business
 ✔️ Why strong partnerships and family support are essential for sustained success

If you're a business leader, sports enthusiast, or someone striving for excellence, this conversation will inspire you to lead with confidence, adaptability, and purpose.

Listen now and discover the mindset that fuels championship teams—on and off the ice!

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. 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 Rob Johnson as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co

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 that embracing discomfort and leaning into self-reflection were the keys to unlocking his full potential. He shares how shifting from working hard to working with purpose and vision helped him achieve breakthrough results—both personally and professionally.

This conversation is a must-listen for leaders who want to:
1. Reframe limitations into growth opportunities
2. Make high-impact decisions with clarity
3. Push past comfort zones to achieve extraordinary results

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.

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 the biggest names in sports.

Now, she reveals the powerful leadership strategies that separate the best from the rest. From mastering high-stakes negotiations to building unshakable trust, Molly unpacks how executives can apply elite sports tactics to their leadership playbook.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The secret to winning negotiations & building lasting relationships

✔️ How to anticipate needs before your clients, team, or competitors do

✔️ The career-changing advice Molly received from Zig Ziglar

✔️ Mindset shifts that help top leaders sustain peak performance

If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or high achiever, this conversation will challenge how you lead, influence, and elevate your game.

Listen now and learn how to think bigger, negotiate better, and lead at the highest level.

The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 100,000 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

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 and isolation, he refused to let adversity define him. Through sports like wrestling and track, he discovered the power of self-talk, mental discipline, and the ability to transform setbacks into stepping stones.

This conversation is a masterclass in overcoming obstacles and mastering your mindset. Whether you're leading a company, navigating career challenges, or pushing past personal limitations, David’s story will challenge you to ask: What if your biggest challenge is actually your greatest opportunity for success?

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.

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 coaching helped Jeff triple revenue, double his team, and build a culture of excellence—without losing his purpose, health, or vision for his life.

What’s in it for you? You’ll learn:

✅ The mindset shifts that separate transformational leaders from overwhelmed operators

✅ How to scale your business without sacrificing culture or personal life

✅ Why most leaders hit a performance ceiling—and how to break through it

✅ The coaching strategies that drive exponential business growth and lasting legacy

✅ Real-world insights from Jeff’s reinvention journey—from burned out to breakthrough leader

True leadership isn’t just about running a business—it’s about shaping the future. 

If you’re a high-performing leader, founder, or executive ready to go beyond conventional success, this episode is your roadmap.

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. 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 Rob Johnson as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co

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 storytelling and leadership in a traditionally rigid industry. She reflects on her collaboration with legendary lyricist Howard Ashman, overcoming imposter syndrome as a first-time feature writer, and trusting her instincts to break creative boundaries.

This conversation is a masterclass in bold innovation, creative courage, and the mindset required to lead industries forward. Whether you're building a company, crafting a movement, or leading a team, Linda’s journey will challenge you to ask: What could you accomplish if you silenced the noise and bet on your unique vision?

The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded 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 

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-proof their businesses through succession planning
✅ Why failure to plan leads to dead businesses and lost legacies
✅ The most overlooked stakeholder in leadership transitions—and how to get them on board
✅ How to manage the emotional and operational challenges of stepping away or stepping up
✅ Why succession planning is about more than leadership—it’s about shaping the future

With insights from coaching over 200 organizations through succession, this conversation delivers actionable strategies for CEOs, founders, and executives preparing for the next phase—whether that means stepping down or stepping up.

Don’t just hand off the baton—build an ecosystem for success.

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.

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