Beyond High 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 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 conversation

If 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.

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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.

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 impact
• Why legacy-driven creators prioritize resonance over recognition
• The emotional responsibility of great storytelling
• What it takes to build work that transcends generations

Whether 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 

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 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 advantage

If 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

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 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 action
• Why rejection is a metric of ambition, not failure
• How post-traumatic growth can fuel clarity, purpose, and performance
• The role of play and creativity in building bold, resilient teams

Whether 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

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! 

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.

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