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

We're makin' moves with my podcast!    Earlier in the year, I hired a bigger team to help me take the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show  to the next level, ULTIMATELY, so I could serve you at a higher level, as well as reach more people who are starving for the content and people that I've been delivering week-in and week-out. Well, things are happening and I want to make sure you're in the loop. J...

How open-minded are you? When's the last time you allowed others to play devil's advocate to your ideas and viewpoints?   You'd be shocked at how much of a role open-mindedness and curiosity plays in your ability to unlock your greatest capabilities.   In today's 5 Minute Drill, we're going to talk about criticism and the benefits of it. Yes, there are benefits to criticism! (sorry know-it-alls)  ...

I used to have a teacher in high school that always said, "Your team is only as fast as the slowest person." I modified that over the years to say, "You're only as strong as the weakest person in your inner circle."   So…who's in your inner circle? How confident are you in the team around you, especially when life gets hard?   In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️ with J.R., I summarize the Top...

What happens when a professional stuntman, single dad, and cancer survivor becomes a financial strategist? You get the incredible story of Eric Roukey, CEO and Chief Financial Strategist of PCG Financial Services. Join us as we discuss turning fear into fuel, bridging the gap between feeling the need for change and taking action, and breaking the code of managing finances and investments.   Eric s...

God has the ability to provide you and me with unlimited doses of unmerited favor. And he does. It's an absolute gift. But speaking of gifts…   How are you using yours?   In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to talk about stewardship. This is another one of those things in life that we hear a lot about, but most people gloss over. I know I glossed over it for years. If I'm not careful, I still get...

How awesome does it feel when you give someone a gift and they light up like a Christmas tree? It's a great feeling, isn't it?   What I've found on my journey and walking alongside other successful people, is that when we look at our unique gifts solely as the medium to income and success…that's when the door to frustration, overwhelm, and burnout opens wide.   You don't buy someone a gift and the...

I had the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented Willie Shaw, a Nashville-based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former Maroon 5 team manager. Willie opened up about his journey from Division 1 student-athlete to successful musician, emphasizing the importance of mastering his craft and the caution that comes with pursuing mentors. He also shared how embracing love, gr...

You have a lot on your plate. I get it. Because I do, too. But what happens on those days when you wake up and suddenly become overwhelmed about everything that's ahead of you? It's a big reality in the life of a high achiever.   And when the overwhelm kicks in, you start talking to yourself. And in that moment, another reality comes to the surface. That is, one word could shift the trajectory of...

When's the last time you checked your heart?   This heart check has nothing to do with your doctor. It has everything to do with the motives behind your decisions.    In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️ with J.R., I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with private aviation industry changemaker, serial entrepreneur, and executive business coach, René Banglesdorf. We talked abou...

Join me for an incredible conversation with René Banglesdorf, a changemaker, serial entrepreneur, and executive business coach in the private aviation industry. In this episode, we discuss how to stay true to yourself in a fast-paced, affluent industry and share some truly memorable moments, including René's embarrassing encounter with Michael Westbrook and his baby. Listen in as we explore mainta...

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 tha...

You've done it. I've done it. You know…   Said the wrong thing at the wrong time (or, didn't say anything at all).   Think back to those moments for a second - what did it cost you?   Bottom line, poor communication leads to poor results - in sports, business, and life.   In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️ with J.R., I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with highly sought-af...

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...

For most of my professional life, I thought I made it because of the contact list and network I had. Problem is, most of my 2,000+ contacts in my phone were surface-level and one-way relationships. Plus, I rarely was intentional about how I was building and protecting the relationships that truly mattered in my life and career. This approach was pulling me further from thriving and bringing me clo...

It's really easy to give in to fear, worry, or excuses when it comes to doing something BIG. But dang is it hard to get over the regrets that come after not exploring what's possible.     In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with former Olympic-level Swim Coach turned leadership expert, Steve Mellor. This man dropped gold nugget after gold...

What's your go-to strategy for making sure you're on the right path?   For years, I pursued a dream. Turns out I realized it…   Realized it was a nightmare, that is.    Former Olympic-level Swim Coach turned leadership expert, Steve Mellor, leans right into this topic with me on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show.   In this latest episode, Steve and I talk about…    What to do...

Seven years ago, I sat next to a stranger who decided to put his arm around me, tell me it was not too late to turn things around, and offer to help. From that moment on, I feel like I had permission to lean into the changes I knew I needed to make.   We need more of that light in today's world. YOU are that light.    In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to help you shine your light brighter. And...

Blaming someone or something else is the easy thing to do. But every time you blame someone or something, you're making it harder to unlock your ultimate best. Why? Because excellence demands ownership.  In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with entrepreneur and former 19-year Sony Executive, Anderson Gracias. This man is the poster child...

When you tie your identity to your accomplishments, you're opening the door to more disappointments.   It's a scary thing to pour your heart and soul into a role or career path, enjoy ridiculous amounts of success, then have it all ripped away in a matter of minutes.   That's exactly what happened to my Guest who I interview on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. Anderson Grac...

Self-love and self-compassion are real. And they have more to do with you unlocking your ultimate best than you think. Time to look in the mirror and step it up…for yourself and your future.   In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to help you inject more self-love into your day so you can use it as fuel to bring out your best.   If you want more freedom, confidence, and boldness in your life and ca...

How many times have you showed up to something knowing you didn't have your A-game and let your feelings decide your energy and effort? C'mon, be honest.   But here's a question that I ask my clients (and my own kids!) that I encourage you to ask yourself on those days: What if you gave 100% of your B-game?   I'll take 100% effort and energy from someone with B-level talent than 20% from someone w...

As an athlete, I was made well aware of the benefits of being physically flexible. But no one ever told me that there was something called emotional and mental flexibility…and that it's a BIG key to unlocking your ultimate best.   On today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with top sports psychologist and performance expert, Dr. Adam Wright. We unpack how he's been help...

There's a big difference between spending time with someone and counting on them to come through for you and your future.    Sadly, too many people are putting others in trusted positions that can adversely affect their future. Are you, too?   In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to help you figure out how to determine if you have the right people in the right positions on your personal and profes...

Who's surrounding you?   The great Jim Rohn famously said that we're "the average of the five people we spend the most time with." So, look around you…what's your average?   In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with longtime Hard Rock International Exec and award-winning training and development expert, Jim Knight.   Jim went from an avera...

Rockstars. Teams love 'em…Businesses love 'em…Communities love 'em. So what's it take to consistently be the rockstar you know you are? Better yet, what's it take to lead like one? I lean into those questions with former longtime Hard Rock International Exec, Jim Knight, on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. Jim is an award-winning training and development expert, culture cat...