OUTPERFORM Podcast

By Scott Welle

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What's OUTPERFORM Podcast about?

Helping you OUTPERFORM in health, happiness and high performance.

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OUTPERFORM Podcast episodes:

06.12.2024
Prove Them Wrong
“Every successful person I’ve seen has, at some point, had someone that told them they weren’t good enough. And they were driven to prove them WRONG.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, I discuss the psychology of success that is not...
05.28.2024
How to Elevate the Play of Others
“You don’t need to KEEP them there, but you do need to MEET them there.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, I discuss leadership and a foundational strategy to elevate the play of others. If you find that your message isn’t...
05.20.2024
Getting Complacent?
“Yes, you can be deeply grateful for where you’ve been and where you are, AND still be driven towards where you want to go.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, I discuss one of the most common traps that we can...
05.02.2024
Never be the Hero of Your Own Story
“Never be the hero of your own story.” —Scott Welle. Have you ever wanted to be more influential? Have more people follow you, not just on social media but offline as well? Then there’s one specific strategy to consider using:...
04.22.2024
You Matter
“The single best predictor of life satisfaction and well being is the feeling that you’ve contributed something of VALUE to others” —Scott Welle. YOU MATTER, and that’s what this episode of the Outperform Podcast is about. Most of us know...
04.08.2024
This is the Race You're Running
“This is the race you’re running. And as difficult as it might be, you must deal with it.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast is about the race you’re running—personally, professionally or athletically. Whether you consciously chose it...
03.04.2024
How to Become an Exceptional Leader
“Who has been a great leader AND who has been a poor leader in your life? Why? What did they teach or NOT teach you?” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast unveils how you can become an exceptional...
02.26.2024
HELP! I Need Motivation!
“Motivation is an emotion, a feeling, and it’s something we ALL need more of from time to time.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast is dedicated to the singular topic of motivation. How to get it, how to...
02.19.2024
5 Ways to Improve IMMEDIATELY
“The Norm does information. Outperformers do implementation.” —Scott Welle. In this episode of the Outperform Podcast we discuss the five ways to improve your performance IMMEDIATELY: start, stop, continue, do more of, do less of. That’s it. And as long...
02.05.2024
The Stories That Keep You Stuck
“Your explanatory style determines your destiny, plain and simple.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast is about the stories we tell ourselves, specifically the “explanatory style” we use to explain the things that HAVE or HAVE NOT happened...
01.29.2024
STOP Overreacting!
“All Outperformers have mastered the skill of putting space between the stimulus and the response.” —Scott Welle. In this episode of the Outperform Podcast, we talk about a skill that all Outperformers have: putting space between the external environment (the...
01.22.2024
Embracing Headwinds (Tailwinds Take No Talent)
“How you perform in headwinds is not only a testament to your character, it’s what makes you an Outperformer.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast is about “headwinds.” Figuratively speaking, this means how you deal with adversity and...
01.08.2024
Define Your 2024 (Instead of Letting 2024 Define You!)
“Proactively define your 2024. Don’t reactively let 2024 define you.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast is about a simple strategy to make the most of your 2024: identifying ONE word or ONE phrase that will act as...
12.30.2023
3 for ’23: The Questions to Ask
“Ask better questions, get better answers, get better results.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast unveils the three questions you should ask in evaluating your year. They’re simple, big picture questions but if you ask them, it’ll put...
12.26.2023
The KEY to Goal Achievement
“How can you find incrementally more enjoyment from putting in the WORK towards what you want.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast unlocks a KEY to goal achievement that almost never gets talked about: immediate gratification. We hear...
12.18.2023
Do You Have a Fear of SUCCESS?
“Many people say they have a fear of failure. What they ACTUALLY fear are the expectations and criticism that come with SUCCESS.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast dispels one of the most prevalent myths out there: the...
12.05.2023
Is Your Ego Getting in the Way?
“Outperformers play the long game. They know it’s not about starting small; it’s about finishing BIG. It’s not about where you are; it’s about where you’re GOING.” —Scott Welle. This episode of the Outperform Podcast unpacks something that often gets...
11.27.2023
Losing Mom & Dad (we all have a story)
“Don’t be sad that it’s over; be glad that it happened.” —Scott Welle. This is the most vulnerable episode of the Outperform Podcast I’ve ever recorded. It’s my story of losing both my Mom & Dad before the age of...
11.20.2023
The Art and Science of Being Grateful
“Having an attitude of gratitude is one of the single greatest performance enhancers for our lives.” —Scott Welle. In this special Thanksgiving episode, we talk about gratitude. Simply stated, when you’re focused on what’s good, what’s right, and what you...
11.13.2023
Finding Flow: Part II
“There are four specific things Outperformers do to consciously create the conditions and focus necessary to enter the flow state.” —Scott Welle. For the FLOW visual, visit https://scottwelle.com/flow In this episode, we cover four things you can do to more...
11.06.2023
Be Someone ELSE! (secret of elite performance)
“Operating without worries, fears and insecurities is not fake. In fact, it’s the realest, most authentic version of you.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, I discuss the fastest way to boost performance: creating an Alter Ego. It’s something ALL elite...
10.30.2023
Positivity, Productivity, and Personal Satisfaction (FLOW: Part I)
“It’s all about single tasking. Focusing on one thing makes it manageable...and seeing tangible progress towards that is the remedy to overwhelm. ” —Scott Welle. For the FLOW visual, visit https://scottwelle.com/flow In this episode, we talk about a special state...
10.23.2023
How Outperformers Build a Reservoir of Resilience
“Reference Points are your reservoir of strength and self-belief for fighting future battles.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, we talk about resilience. It’s something we know we need to Outperform: if you get knocked down, you must be able to...
10.16.2023
More Motivation is NOT the Answer (less of this *IS*)
“Clear the path between you and what you want and WATCH what happens.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, we talk about shoving distractions aside. Are Outperformers more motivated? Absolutely. But I’d argue that an equal, and perhaps greater, contributor to...
10.09.2023
Finding Comfort in Discomfort
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Uh huh…easier said than done!’” —Scott Welle. In this episode, we’ll tackle nerves. We all have them, so do I. And nerves are your body’s way of signifying that you’re about to do something outside your...
10.02.2023
The Infinite Complexity of Knowing What You Want
“Knowing what you want is a surprisingly complex equation. There are four things to help you ‘figure it out.’” —Scott Welle. In this episode, we’ll discuss a difficult question to answer: What do you want? This is a question I’ve...
09.25.2023
Big Wins Cannot Happen Without This
“Small wins are - and always will be - the precursor to big wins.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, you’ll hear about the importance of small wins, what they are, why they matter and how you can build on them....
09.18.2023
A Better Approach for Peak Performance
“We think a lot in our lives about what we need to DO. We would be better served if we also thought about who we need to BE.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, you’ll hear me discuss one of my...
09.11.2023
How Elite Performers Strategically Set Goals
“O.P.P.? Yeah you know me!” In this special episode, I peel back the curtain on my “O.P.P.” framework that I use to help individuals and businesses strategically set goals. It sounds simple but that doesn’t mean it’s easy, and once...
09.04.2023
Who Are You REALLY Competing Against?
“The greatest competitive advantage comes from those that choose Mastery.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, you’ll hear how to gain a competitive advantage, the best way to bridge the gap between high achievement and fulfillment, and why a Mastery Orientation...
08.28.2023
The KEY to Unlocking Higher Levels of Performance
“Self-limiting beliefs are the governor on your individual potential.” —Scott Welle. Most people who are seeing subpar results in a given area of their life don’t understand WHY. They think it’s bad luck or bad genes or bad timing. It’s...
08.21.2023
Stop Being So "Realistic!"
“Telling someone to be realistic is telling them to be self-limiting.” —Scott Welle. The OUTPERFORM Podcast is BACK! After a hiatus, this is the first of 15 episodes (released every Monday) between now and the end of the year. The...
01.21.2023
How to Stop Caring About What Other People Think
“When you are so convicted in your values and what you stand for it will supersede any fears of negative reactions or worries about what other people think.” —Scott Welle. This episode is a deeper discussion of a conversation I...
01.06.2023
The TRUTH About How Outperformers Think of Health, Happiness & High Performance
“When you wake up every day and reinforce this into your psychology, I PROMISE it will translate to more decisive action and better behaviors towards what it is that you say you want.” —Scott Welle. In this solocast, I discuss...
01.02.2023
What Are You Proud Of? (2022 Recap + Lessons)
“One simple, straightforward question: What are you proud of in the last year?” —Scott Welle. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on 2022 over the last couple of weeks (as I’m sure you have as well!) and this episode...
12.21.2022
One of the Best WAYS to Have More Best DAYS
“What happens on your best days?” —Scott Welle. This is a question I asked a coaching client yesterday (he had an idea...but wasn't exactly sure). This episode is about identifying the things that happen physically, mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, socially, spiritually,...
12.04.2022
The 3 "Pains" That Keep You From Taking Action
“Confidence and belief in yourself is built by getting comfortable being uncomfortable. But to do that, you have to be able to overcome the three pains that prevent action.” —Scott Welle. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”...
11.28.2022
The Power of Performance Goals (from a live keynote speech)
“The way that you cross the finish line of a 100-mile ultramarathon is the same way you accomplish anything in life—by setting benchmarks, milestones and checkpoints.” —Scott Welle. This episode is an excerpt from a live keynote speech in Columbus,...
11.18.2022
Ask These Two Questions Every Friday
“Instead of measuring yourself against some perfectionistic ideal, a far better gauge is simply where you were on Monday to where you are now.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, I reveal the two questions you should ask yourself every Friday...
11.16.2022
The Motivational API
“If you’re ever lacking ‘motivation’ in any area, ask yourself the question, ‘am I struggling to start, sustain, or strengthen?’ THAT is the Motivational API.” —Scott Welle. In this episode, I peel back the onion on one of the questions...
11.15.2022
The Top 5 Reasons to Bring The Joy!
“I get asked often what I say to myself before I step on stage. I always say the same thing: ‘Bring The Joy!’” —Scott Welle. In this episode, I reveal the top 5 reasons you should bring the joy to...
11.11.2022
A BETTER Way to Get What You Want (it’s NOT more “motivation”)
“Life is hard enough as it is and instead of attempting to summon such a massive, monumental amount of motivation every time we want something, what if we asked a better question such as, ‘how can I clear the path...
11.09.2022
The Courage and Confidence to Pivot
“You may be doubting yourself, wondering whether what you’re doing even matters…or will ever amount to anything. I’m here to tell you that it WILL.” —Scott Welle. This episode is a story from a recent closing virtual keynote in which...
04.19.2022
Why Being Nervous is a PRIVILEGE
“Nerves are your body’s way of expressing that you’re about to do something heroic.” —Scott Welle. One of the questions I get asked frequently is, “Do you still get nervous before speaking on stage?” The answer is YES. The day...
03.29.2022
Robb Breding: Choosing a Better Path Forward
In this episode, Robb and I discuss his upbringing, the defining moment that put him on a better path, his phenomenal success in business and his thoughts on leadership. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://scottwelle.com/breding, you...
01.26.2022
Robin Vandekleut: Making Change Work For You and Not Against You
“If change is coming and you’re feeling overwhelmed by it, take the opportunity to dig in and figure out what’s hitting you at the core value of that.” —Robin Vandekleut. In this episode, Robin and I discuss everything…CHANGE. How to...
01.22.2022
Never Get Bored With The Basics (Lesson from Kobe Bryant)
“It can be human nature to want to chase the next shiny object but we cannot lose sight of the basic fundamentals and the things that actually got us to where we are.” —Scott Welle. In this short solocast, I...
01.13.2022
The Key to High Performance: Making Your Bad Days...Less Bad?
“How we perform on those bad days is a much better indicator of how we’re going to perform long-term than taking those already good days and trying to make them great.” —Scott Welle. In this solocast, I discuss a counter-intuitive...
11.02.2021
Be More...Pessimistic?
“What Outperformers say to themselves is, ‘If I got through that, I can get through this. And if I did it before, I can do it again.’ That hardship and struggle gives them a reservoir of motivation and confidence and...
09.23.2021
A Lesson in Social Comparison and Peak Performance
“Documenting some amount of incremental improvement and ‘moving the ball down the field’ can have a massive impact not just for a teenager stuck in social comparison but for all of us as we live our lives.’” —Scott Welle. In...

What's OUTPERFORM Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

OUTPERFORM Podcast episodes:

Prove Them Wrong

How to Elevate the Play of Others

Getting Complacent?

Never be the Hero of Your Own Story

You Matter

This is the Race You're Running

How to Become an Exceptional Leader

HELP! I Need Motivation!

5 Ways to Improve IMMEDIATELY

The Stories That Keep You Stuck

STOP Overreacting!

Embracing Headwinds (Tailwinds Take No Talent)

Define Your 2024 (Instead of Letting 2024 Define You!)

3 for ’23: The Questions to Ask

The KEY to Goal Achievement

Do You Have a Fear of SUCCESS?

Is Your Ego Getting in the Way?

Losing Mom & Dad (we all have a story)

The Art and Science of Being Grateful

Finding Flow: Part II

Be Someone ELSE! (secret of elite performance)

Positivity, Productivity, and Personal Satisfaction (FLOW: Part I)

How Outperformers Build a Reservoir of Resilience

More Motivation is NOT the Answer (less of this *IS*)

Finding Comfort in Discomfort

The Infinite Complexity of Knowing What You Want

Big Wins Cannot Happen Without This

A Better Approach for Peak Performance

How Elite Performers Strategically Set Goals

Who Are You REALLY Competing Against?

The KEY to Unlocking Higher Levels of Performance

Stop Being So "Realistic!"

How to Stop Caring About What Other People Think

The TRUTH About How Outperformers Think of Health, Happiness & High Performance

What Are You Proud Of? (2022 Recap + Lessons)

One of the Best WAYS to Have More Best DAYS

The 3 "Pains" That Keep You From Taking Action

The Power of Performance Goals (from a live keynote speech)

Ask These Two Questions Every Friday

The Motivational API

The Top 5 Reasons to Bring The Joy!

A BETTER Way to Get What You Want (it’s NOT more “motivation”)

The Courage and Confidence to Pivot

Why Being Nervous is a PRIVILEGE

Robb Breding: Choosing a Better Path Forward

Robin Vandekleut: Making Change Work For You and Not Against You

Never Get Bored With The Basics (Lesson from Kobe Bryant)

The Key to High Performance: Making Your Bad Days...Less Bad?

Be More...Pessimistic?

A Lesson in Social Comparison and Peak Performance

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