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Super Bowl winning and legendary NFL coach Bruce Arians offers a leadership lesson that reaches far beyond football. He explains his famous "No Risk It, No Biscuit" mindset and shows why the best leaders take smart chances instead of playing scared. He shares memorable stories about trusting instinct without ignoring data, preparing teams for pressure, and creating a culture where people...

What can business leaders learn from a veteran MLB reporter who once managed the Michael Jordan media circus? Steve Gilbert shares unforgettable stories from decades inside professional baseball—and the leadership lessons behind them. From a high school coach who changed his life, to speaking up in a crisis, to adapting through every wave of media disruption, Steve reveals what separates professio...

UFC top contender Tatiana Suarez talks about the mindset that helped her overcome extraordinary adversity to reach the top of her profession. You'll hear about her journey from being the top amateur wrestler in the U.S. and an Olympic hopeful to being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 19. After beating cancer, she found a new path in jiu-jitsu and MMA, only to face more setbacks through major...

ReliaQuest performance coaches Josh Cox and Derin McMains reflect on past "No Show Dogs" episodes, and discuss how those leadership lessons have shown up on battlefields and ballfields. Cox is a retired US Navy SEAL and McMains is a former professional baseball player and coach. In this episode, you'll hear them discuss: Curiosity can be a leadership advantage Building trust through...

Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer and former University of Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale shares a masterclass on leadership, culture, and team performance. After leading Oklahoma for 25 seasons, multiple Big 12 championships, and three Final Four runs, Coale reflects on what actually separates the best teams from the rest. Sherri shares what it was like to jump from high school coaching to a maj...

What does it take to build something iconic when almost no one believes in the idea? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Soltys and Garrett Sutton to unpack the remarkable birth story of ESPN - and the leadership lessons hidden inside it. Long before ESPN became a global sports brand, it was a risky startup built on one simple conviction: sports fans wanted more. You’ll hear how founder Bill Ra...

In his new book "Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment" , Daniel Coyle explores a question many high performers eventually face - "What if achievement doesn't lead to fulfillment the way we think it will?"  Drawing on his work in performance, talent, and culture, Coyle argues that many people spend years chasing success only to discover that winning a...

ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy talks about how he reframes obstacles into opportunities so he can consistently perform under pressure. He discusses his process to make the next right decision when uncertainty is high, and how momentum is built through action rather than overthinking. He offers experience-tested insight on staying present, learning fast, and helping teams perform at a high...

Ben Hunt-Davis explains how Britain’s men’s eight transformed from an underperforming crew into Olympic champions by relentlessly filtering every decision through one question: “Will it make the boat go faster?” Instead of blindly copying others, the crew challenged assumptions, redesigned training around their own needs, and used a simple standard to cut through ego and build gold-medal winning h...

ReliaQuest performance coaches Josh Cox and Derin McMains reflect on "No Show Dogs" episodes from the last two months, and discuss how those leadership lessons discussed have shown up on battlefields and ballfields. Cox is a retired US Navy SEAL and McMains is a former professional baseball player and coach. You'll hear them discuss: How training and defined core values can speed up...

Adversity doesn't define you, your response does. Two-time American League Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt shares his hard-earned wisdom that business leaders can immediately relate to: how to handle failure without letting it define you, how to lead people through pressure, and how to stay grounded when results are not going your way. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance...

You have the capability and you're prepared, but if pressure hijacks your attention, narrows your thinking, and makes you “lock up” when the moment matters - you're leaving food on the table. Chad McGehee shares how he’s brought mindfulness meditation training into elite contexts (Fortune 500 executives, FBI SWAT teams, NCAA coaches and student-athletes) by framing it like strength train...

ReliaQuest Founder and CEO, Brian Murphy, unpacks one of the most underrated performance advantages: Belief. Murph takes listeners back to the early days - before big wins or a proven track record - when starting a company was fueled less by certainty and more by conviction, necessity, and the refusal to say “I can’t.” He shares practical strategies for leaders on building belief through storytell...

UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez has won 8 national championships and been to 28 World Series. She knows, better than anyone, what separates champions from “almost champions.” But this conversation isn’t really about softball; it’s about building sustainable excellence in any high-stakes environment. “Coach I” shares that championship cultures aren’t built on talent alone. They’re built on i...

ReliaQuest performance coaches Josh Cox and Derin McMains reflect on past "No Show Dogs" episodes, and discuss how those leadership lessons have shown up on battlefields and ballfields. Cox is a retired US Navy SEAL and McMains is a former professional baseball player and coach. In this episode, you'll hear them discuss: Courage is a skill you can build Standards only matter if they...

What does it take to increase your value when your role keeps changing, your industry is cutthroat, and your “wins” are fleeting? In this episode, Austin FC veteran Jon Gallagher shares his mindset that’s helped him build a long MLS career by doing the unglamorous work most people avoid. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also her Jon talk abou...

Buster Posey has done it all on the field and now he’s doing it in the front office as the San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations. In this conversation, Buster breaks down the mindset shifts that helped him thrive under massive expectations, navigate a potentially career-ending injury, and lead in the biggest moments. If you lead people, manage performance, or build culture, this co...

At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, Vanderbilt University head coach Clark Lea shares profound leadership lessons that resonate far beyond sports. He emphasizes the importance of rebuilding culture by addressing internal commitment, breaking free from a losing mindset, and fostering a sense of ownership among teammates.  You'll also hear Coach Lea discuss: Shifting from direct cont...

At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shares timeless lessons on leadership, consistency, and adaptability. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on fundamentals, fostering resilience, and taking challenges one day at a time.  You'll also hear coach Ferentz discuss: Balancing hard work and change Embracing change Developing talent ReliaQu...

Former MLB player and first Bahamian coach in the major leagues, Antoan Richardson, has had quite the journey. From shoveling manure off a farm field in the Bahamas to standing on second base during Derek Jeter’s iconic final at-bat at Yankee Stadium to helping the power-hitting Juan Soto become the National League’s top base stealer. This conversation is packed with lessons about resilience, rela...

Stacey Nuveman Deniz is one of the greatest softball players in Team USA history. The three-time Olympian shares the mental skills and strategies she's developed over her illustrious career to win multiple gold medals and build a championship culture as the head coach at San Diego State.  In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you'll also hear...

Can you lead a team to greatness without shouting from the sidelines? NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy proved it’s possible. In this episode, Coach Dungy shares how he built a championship team and transformed the culture of the NFL - all while staying authentically true to his calm, composed leadership style. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'l...

"Run It Back" episodes highlight one specific principle shared by a previous guest, and offer you strategies on how to bring them into your arena. Three-time MLB All-Star Evan Longoria shared his thoughts, habits, and strategies that helped him navigate a 16-year career at the highest level back on June 5, 2024. One area the he specifically called out was the importance of having a consi...

Legendary soccer coach Becky Burleigh breaks down the leadership playbook she used to build a national championship-winning program from scratch in just four years. She shares how she navigated imposter syndrome while leading teams with members more experienced than her, and discover her counterintuitive strategy of intentionally seeking out failure to accelerate growth and develop a resilient tea...

NFL coaching legend Jon Gruden and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks deliver an unforgettable conversation packed with insights that resonate far beyond the football field. This episode with ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy and host Derin McMains takes you into the heart of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' legendary 2002-2003 Super Bowl season. From practicing in garages during rainstorm...