Coming Up Clutch with J.R. Helping Pro and Executive Athletes maximize their success and significance

For so many years, I made God's vision for my life and career my idol. I admit, I loved the vision He gave me more than God himself. That's a problem…a BIG problem. Ever been accused of having an agenda? Ever been around people who seem to always have an agenda?  I ask because I had to get slapped upside my figurative head about this. Now, I could always discern who loves their vision more than Go...

Pursuing excellence is HARD. It requires so much of your spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical capacity (and then some). You've probably heard the saying, "The tough get going when the going gets tough." But how? …how can you unlock your greatest capabilities when it gets tough? …when the odds are against you? We dig into those answers on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ sho...

"I can't believe it's June." Yep, we're past the halfway point of the year. 😳 Are you on track to achieve what you set out to? …or are you off track?  The reality is, when the calendar flips to June, the early panic button starts to get hit for many high achievers. No one likes being behind or being off track, right? It's a horrible feeling. Here's the other reality - there's always room to get b...

How much hope would you have if you were facing a life-threatening illness? This is what former pro soccer athlete and Dartmouth standout, Jesse Bradley, faced at one point of his life. One minute he was living his childhood dream of playing professional soccer, the next minute he was fighting for his life.     On today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, Jesse shares his powerful s...

But, J.R., I just have to get through this project, then I could…" "I just need to finish this quarter, then I could…" "I just need to get the starting spot, then I could…" "…Sleep a little more…" "…Take more breaks…" "...Go on vacation." I've heard it all. For some reason, we get how recovery works as athletes, but we forgot how it works as humans. Bottom line, there's no such thing as peak perfo...

I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with highly sought-after international consultant, mentor, and best-selling author, Brett Bartholomew. Brett candidly shares his personal journey of struggle and recovery, emphasizing the importance of conscious coaching, clear communication, and recognizing that life will always throw curveballs at us. Our conversation digs into the complexiti...

There's a key distinction between opinions, wisdom, and advice (gosh, I wish I would've learned this 20 years ago. I know I would've made a lot more sound decisions, especially around money). In today's 5-Minute Drill, I'm going to help you see the difference between them, as well as share a strategy for helping you protect yourself and your money from the trap of opinions. If you want to make sur...

On a scale from 1 to 10, how much peace do you have in your life and career right now? (10 = total peace, 1 = minimal, if any) I'm asking because I look at the conversations and headlines around social media these days and I'm seeing a LACK of peace. Even in the conversations I'm having with people around me…pressure seems to be mounting… At home… In the career… With finances… And all the news aro...

You have access to expert advice for every area of your life. Never has getting access to wisdom been easier thanks to Google and YouTube. But what are you doing with that wisdom?  If you're like most human beings, you struggle sometimes with acting on the knowledge and experience you've gained. Am I right?  So, who or what's the culprit?  In many cases, it's your lack of trust…in yourself. In tod...

It took me 35 years to realize that my logic around mindset and what version of me showed up to high stakes games, meetings, and moments was flat out WRONG. This week's Guest on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show leans right into this discussion with me. I'm on the mic with foster kid turned NFL athlete, American Ninja Warrior, serial entrepreneur, and global keynote speaker, Anthony Trucks. Ant...

We can have all the clarity in the world, but if we don't act on it, there's no coming through…whether it's in the clutch or not. In today's 5 Minute Drill, I share the third ingredient in my Clutch Recipe™. It's all about STRATEGY. Eventually, you have to shift from AWARENESS to EXECUTION if you want to come up clutch. Today's ingredient is about taking the clarity you have on what to do, and for...

Your relationship has a bigger impact on your performance than you think. You can have all the training and preparation you need to have a great game, meeting, practice, or day, but if your relationship is off… You can't be ON your best game. So, how can we enhance and protect our closest relationships so we can excel in what we do? I lean in to that question and more with relationship and behavio...

In my personal and professional journey, and walking side-by-side with elite pro and executive athletes, one thing continues to hold true… When you rush into things without intention, you're setting yourself up for failure.  Or regret. In today's 5 Minute Drill, I share the second ingredient in my Clutch Recipe™. It's all about getting you the clarity you need to transition like a Champion and go...

Are your obstacles in life PERCEIVED or REAL? To be honest, most of my biggest ones are perceived. I have a tendency to project so many *possible* scenarios and then next thing you know, I've put up the hurdle between my current position and my progress.  I get into this in more depth with my brother and friend, Dr. Dharius Daniels. Dharius is one of the most prolific communicators and leaders of...

High-achievers execute. That's what we do. But are you consistently executing at the level of excellence that you're capable of? Emphasis on the word CONSISTENTLY. If you're honest with yourself, that answer is no. But there's a step BEFORE the execution that we must take in order to consistently execute with excellence. In today's 5 Minute Drill, I unpack my Scan and Respond System™. It will help...

What's your typical response when life paralyzes you? When you feel your pain more than your purpose? For most people - it's the Victim Mentality (aka "Why is this happening to me?"). That's why I'm excited to get on the mic with a guy who knows all about dealing with pain. And the way he's dealing with it is BEYOND INSPIRATIONAL. Today, I have the honor of sitting down with former University of F...

Struggling with setbacks can feel like a constant uphill battle. I've discovered that sometimes the answer lies not in reinventing the wheel, but in turning back to the beliefs, thoughts, and actions that once led me victory. This episode goes against the ever so annoying 'new year, new you' mantra. It's a deep dive into the potency of recognizing when to reset vs. restart. Realignment isn't about...

What's your typical first move when things aren't going your way? …when NOTHING seems to be working?  Here's how most people respond: panic, complain, blame, rage in frustration. If you're reading this and going, "Yep. That's me," trust me, I'm just as guilty as you are. Those responses…or I should say reactions…are a typical human response. But there's a better way, and you and I both know it.  T...

Have you ever wondered why our closest relationships sometimes falter despite our best intentions? This episode takes a hard look at the consequences of taking those we care about for granted and the insidious nature of assumptions. We weave through personal anecdotes and expert insights, highlighting the invisible yet significant impact of acting with intention in maintaining the vitality of our...

"Jesus, take the wheel." No, I'm not admitting I'm a Carrie Underwood fan. I don't know about you, but whenever I hear her song or hear one of my fellow Southern sisters say the phrase, my initial reaction is, "Ha! Easier said than done." Because us highly driven people LOVE us some control, right? We LOVE the driver's seat…calling all the shots. But here's what I've learned - both from my journey...

When your marriage or relationship (or friendship) is operating at its best, what does it look like? How are you feeling? What are you thinking? Believing? How are you acting?  The truth is, you know those answers. But the reality - you're not leveraging them enough in your day-to-day interactions. And when that happens, your relationship has a much better chance to get stale, boring, or worse…non...

Change is tough. In many cases, it takes a whole mess of resilience. But staying resilient is tough, too. Right? What has helped me stay resilient in the face of tough transitions or change - learning how others got through. …seeing what worked and what didn't work for people who endured similar situations. So, I want to pass this strategy on to you.  Today, I'm on the mic with World Series Champi...

How often do you overlook how the negative parts of your day (or career) are affecting your relationships? This is real. Us humans go on autopilot more often than we want to admit. And, in many cases, it's giving all the negativity around us a free runway to wreak havoc on our most important relationships.  In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to share a strategy that's been a game changer for me...

"I'll get to it tomorrow." How easy is it to say that? …especially when you have so much on your plate. Problem is, tomorrow may not come if your plate keeps getting heavier and heavier.  What would life be like without the full plate? What can you do NOW to make sure you're not overloading yourself with all the wrong stuff, pushing you further and further into survival mode? These are important q...

How does it make you feel when you have a much better understanding of something vs. the person or people around you?  If you're anything like me, you feel confident. You may even feel like your leadership got a jolt of fuel. If you're really like me, you want to help those people around you understand at the same level you're at. Bottom line, knowledge is power. You and I both know that. But then...