The Edge of Possible with Cameron Atlas

We are all capable of achieving something extraordinary in our own unique way. But there is often a frustrating gap between our raw potential and our actual ability to perform when the pressure is on. Too often, high performers try to keep their options open, hedging their bets out of fear that their primary focus might not work out. But what if holding onto that safety net is the exact thing prev...

We’ve been conditioned to think of culture as the 'soft stuff' of business - the perks, parties and the ping pong. Today’s guest though, Emile Studham, argues it's a structural system that must be engineered in order to build a high-performing team. Emile brings a unique blend of behavioral science and pro-sports discipline to the corporate world. He’s learned first hand that great teams don't jus...

There can be times where we trick ourselves into believing that to make a real impact in the world, we need unlimited resources or a lifetime of experience. But my guest today proves that the only thing standing between you and a global movement might just be a notebook and the courage to ignore the voice in your head that says, 'Who am I to do this?' I think the more important question is 'Who ar...

Often, our biggest barriers don’t come from a lack of effort, but from a lack of perspective. It’s easy to get trapped by our own blind spots, making it really difficult at times to see the disruptive possibilities that are right in front of us. Today’s guest, Mike Maddock, is a serial entrepreneur who has launched seven successful companies. For years, he’s been an internationally recognized inno...

Hiding who we really are, whether it's our boldest ideas, our identity, or our true passions, acts like a massive drain on our daily energy. It's a recipe for burnout. That’s exactly why I sat down with today’s guest, Jim Fielding. Jim has spent more than 30 years leading global brands, from Disney to The Gap to DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox. He is an executive advisor, best-selling author, and...

At some point in our lives, most of us have had that internal whisper... The one that says "someday." Someday I'll make a bold step in my career, someday I'll get in great shape, someday I'll finally go after that dream I have. Far too often though, that someday turns into weeks, months, years, even decades. That is exactly where today’s guest, Matt Brower found himself, spending 25 years in high...

We often think that if we just throw enough money or resources at a challenge, it will go away. But what if the very way we try to help is actually keeping the problem alive? My guest today is Jake Groshong, the CEO at Playing for Change Foundation. Jake is leading a massive global movement that is flipping the script on how we create impact. Under his leadership, the foundation has grown well ove...

Imagine for a moment that you have been training for a single event your entire life. You’ve prepared for it, you’ve accepted it, and you’ve built your identity around it. But that event isn't a marathon or a championship. It’s when your life will end. My guest today, Erin Mark, was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic condition. As a child, she was a Make-A-Wish kid who was told...

You might have heard the phrase ‘culture eats strategy for breakfast.’ But how many leaders are actually willing to prove it when there is serious money on the line? My guest today, Tony Gareri, believes that if you aren’t hiring and firing by those values, they simply aren’t real. Tony is the CEO at Roma Moulding and a man I’ve known for a decade now. He took a 40-year-old manufacturing business...

We often look at high performers and assume they’re simply wired differently; that they don’t feel fear, doubt, or the urge to quit when things get hard. But my guest today proves that being unstoppable isn’t about being fearless. It’s about making a decision to keep going despite the fear being there. I’m sitting down with Alex Weber, an award-winning speaker, acclaimed author, and the only perso...

Millions of students across the US and the world are currently unable to read at or above grade level. We are witnessing a massive disconnect between a 100 year old industrial education model and the actual needs of our children. But what if we knew exactly why this was the case and had a blueprint for how to solve it? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Caprice Young, a transformational...

How do you solve an impossible problem? For most of us, when we hit this kind of barrier, we struggle to make our way over it. But what if you could train your brain to see everything as a puzzle that’s just waiting to be solved? That’s exactly what we’re exploring on today’s show with my guest, Jeffery Potvin. Jeffery is the CEO of the AI infrastructure company Arc Compute and an investor in over...

We communicate constantly, but many of us are trapped in a cycle of overthinking, creating worst-case scenarios in our minds that simply do not exist. Today’s guest on The Edge of Possible, Mark Setch, has spent over 5,000 hours coaching leaders to break free from these mental wars and find their true purpose. Mark is an ICF Master Certified Coach and the Coaching and MBA Course Leader at ACAP Uni...

We live in a world that is moving faster than ever. The pressure to keep up, to achieve, and to look like we have it all together for our families and our teams is immense. And it can often lead to burnout and a life spent constantly chasing the next thing, only to feel like we are still not enough. Today's guest knows this pressure intimately. Caleb Campbell was once known as “America’s Athlete"....

The journey to building an extraordinary life is never a straight line. It’s defined by the risks we take, the hard conversations we have, and the unexpected punches that hit us square in the face. Today's guest on The Edge of Possible, Paige Goss, is a living, breathing example of what it really takes to turn setbacks into unstoppable momentum. Paige has redefined what’s possible by growing her c...

There is a big difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it. A prime example of this is we all know we should prioritize our wellness, but many of us struggle to keep it at the top of a busy schedule throughout the year. Today's guest on The Edge of Possible is serial entrepreneur, award winning filmmaker and former elite long-distance runner Joel Primus. In our conversation, Joel o...

We often let small doubts stop us from taking big leaps, especially when it comes to putting ourselves out there. My guest this week, Alan McLaren, has spent a lifetime mastering the art of feeling the fear and doing it anyway, from the grueling cold calls of the 1980s to serving as the International Chair of YPO Gold, and most recently, founding his latest company STRATA Originals. In this episod...

We communicate constantly, but most of us miss the vast majority of what is actually being said. Today's guest, Molly Blomquist, spent decades mastering the art of reading people in some of the most high-stakes environments on the planet, from Iraq to Pakistan. She shares how the subtle cues we miss are often the difference between success and failure in negotiations, leadership, and personal rela...

There is a big difference between challenges that are merely difficult and those that fundamentally redefine who you are. These defining moments, while painful, hold profound lessons that go on to shape the entire trajectory of our lives. Today's guest is John Bernatovicz, founder and president at Willory , and author of the bestselling book HR Like A Boss . John shares his deeply personal journey...

Adaptability is perhaps the single most important skill we can develop right now. With AI, technology, and constant disruption, staying flexible isn't optional, it's vital. In this episode on The Edge of Possible, I sit down with my friend Eric Colbert, an entrepreneur and former touring musician who also holds a masters degree in evolutionary psychology. We dive deep into the mindset required to...

Welcome to The Edge of Possible, the podcast dedicated to helping you Unlock Your Edge. My name is Cameron Atlas and for the past 15 years, I’ve had the honor of working with many CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and other high performers, helping them breakthrough to new levels of excellence. The goal of this podcast is to provide you with the inspiration and the insights to become the very best ve...