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The paradox of success is that you have to go through failure to get there. And it’s not just going through the failure, but it’s growing through the failure. It’s using the failure to establish a better way going forward.  In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, founder and CEO of ReliaQuest Brian Murphy talks about a few of the failures that he learned...

LSU had a thrilling come from behind victory over Wisconsin in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl, and Dr. Amber Selking was right on the sideline helping her Tigers remain focused on the process to come away with the victory. Beyond her success on the football field, she has taken her focus of high performance and developing championship mindsets into the corporate space as well. In this conversation with...

Every business plays some version of "moneyball". One of the keys to success in any organization or on any team is turning advanced analytics into actionable concepts. After 31 seasons in the fast-paced, high stakes business of Major League Baseball, Joe Bohringer shares strategies on how to best use metrics to drive measurable behaviors that lead to execution. In this conversation with...

At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, University of Wisconsin Head Football Coach Luke Fickell joined the "No Show Dogs" podcast to talk about his coaching journey and the leadership principles he follows to drive his program. Here are a few things you'll learn from Coach Fickell in this episode: His evolution as a leader and coach The standards of the University of Wiscons...

At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly joined the "No Show Dogs" podcast to talk about his coaching journey and the leadership principles he follows to drive his program. Here are a few things you'll learn from Coach Kelly in this episode: His evolution as a leader and coach Keys to turning around a team How he manages the pressure to win...

"Fail out before you bail out." This is a lesson that retired United States Air Force fighter pilot Tammy Barlette shares in this episode. In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Barlette shares specific strategies that she has used and continues to teach on how to keep going no matter the odds. Tammy Barlette, a US Air Force...

How does "play" improve performance and well-being? That's what Kevin Carroll passionately talks about in this episode. Kevin says, "Play is serious business." And in this episode with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, he breaks down the science behind play and performance and how to bring more play into your life and workplace. Ke...

In this conversation with ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy and Mental Performance Coach Derin McMains, NFL Hall of Fame Cornerback Rondé Barber discusses his mindset that he relied on that helped him become arguably the greatest cornerback in NFL history. He talks about: How it felt to get the call that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame Using his performance from the NFL Combine as fuel...

In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Hall of Fame NFL Linebacker Derrick Brooks breaks down what it means to not only be a part of a team, but how to maximize that team's potential. He talks about:  Building trust Value of effort What it takes to achieve How to consistently chase more Derrick Brooks was drafted by the Tampa Bay...

Vice President of Performance Dr. Duncan French has helped build the culture and standards at the UFC Performance Institute to become the premiere place to train and develop the best fighters in the world. In this episode, you'll hear clips from Duncan's conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains. You'll hear him discuss: Maintaining high standards across mu...

Failure has value. Not only has Ceci discovered this in her own life, but she teaches that to some of the best baseball players in the world. In this episode, you'll hear clips from Ceci's live interview with ReliaQuest mental performance coach, Dr. Nicole Detling. She discusses: Finding value in mistakes and failure Focusing on one thing at a time Importance of routines Ceci Craft is th...

From leading a team of two in Tampa in 2007 to now leading over 1000+ teammates across 6 different operating centers in 4 different countries, ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy has had to evolve as a leader to continue to be effective. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, Brian shares his hard-earned wisdom on how he has evolved. You'll specifical...

In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, University of Notre Dame Head Softball Coach Deanna Gumpf discusses: Establishing a team's identity Bringing your culture's core values to life Accountability and having hard conversations Coach Deanna Gumpf is one of the most decorated coaches in the history of Notre Dame athletics. Ent...

Mia Manganello Kilburg is an Olympic bronze medalist in long-track speed skating for Team USA. At 13, she moved Salt Lake City, UT to begin on-ice training for her dream of one-day becoming an Olympic medalist. While training there for 7 years, she earned a spot on several Junior and Senior World Cup and World Championship teams, as well as, competed in two Olympic trials.  After the 2010 Olympic...

Tampa Bay Lightning Mental Performance Coach Dr. Ryan Hamilton has spent over 8 years with the team. During his tenure, the Lightning have won 2 Stanley Cups and been to the Stanley Cup Finals 3 times. But champions are never free from challenges. After a record breaking 2018-2019 regular season, the Lightning were upset in the first round of the playoffs. Dr. Hamilton shares his insights and less...

Having the humility to be willing to fail combined with the determination to refuse to quit is a recipe that has pushed some beyond perceived limits. It’s a mentality that’s required to make possible what some would say is impossible.  In a conversation with mental performance coach Derin McMains, ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy discusses the genesis of the phrase “No Show Dogs” and what i...

Bo Hanson is a 4-time Olympian and 3-time medalist in rowing for Team Australia. In 1992, at the age of 18, Bo Hanson's first appearance saw him become Australia's youngest rower to compete at the Olympic Games. Utilizing personal experiences from these Olympic appearances combined with his training and development qualifications, Bo founded Athlete Assessments with a vision to enable at...

Gabriel Alvarez has taken the unconventional path to his current role with the San Francisco Giants. He began his career with the Giants in 2007 as the Clubhouse Manager for their High-A minor league affiliate in San Jose, California. By being intentional in his daily approach to be a cultural asset beyond his role, he has continued to make an impact in whatever role the Giants trust him in. In th...

Scott Garlick is Managing Principal for Cushman & Wakefield’s Tampa Bay office. In this role, Scott has direct oversight of nearly 200 professionals and all aspects of the firm’s business in the Tampa Bay market, which encompasses the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA and beyond.  Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2007, Scott spent 12 years playing professional soccer in the United...

Over the past 18 years, Joshua Lifrak has worked with elite athletes and corporate leaders to help them perform at their highest levels. Currently the Director of Performance and Coaching for Limitless Minds, Lifrak also served as the Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Chicago Cubs from 2014-2019. While there, he helped them win their first World Series in 108 years. In this conversatio...

Ownership, and transfer of ownership, are essential for any entrepreneur and business leader that’s attempting to successfully scale their team. In a conversation with Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy discusses strategies around effectively transferring ownership to scale a business. This discussion hits on: Setting Clear Expe...

Lia Coryell is a proud American and Army veteran. She holds the titles of World Champion, 2x Team USA Paralympian, National Champion in both indoor and outdoor, Continental Champion, and Pan American Champion in the W1 Para Archery Class. Lia is the first and only competitive female in the United States in the W1 class due to Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. In addition to hearing her story, listen...

"Afraid to lose, can't win" is not simply a cliche - it's an approach and a check and balance. In a conversation with Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy discusses what "Afraid to lose, can't win" means to him and how it has shown up in his life and career. This discussion hits on: The balance b...

Denver Broncos newly-signed Offensive Tackle Mike McGlinchey discusses what he's learned during his football career. As a former captain of the Notre Dame football team and a 1st round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018 NFL Draft, McGlinchey shares how he's managed the high expectations that comes along with those roles. In addition to his hard-earned wisdom around expectations,...

Five-time US Olympian and Nordic Combined skier Billy Demong shares his personal and team strategies that helped him win the Gold Medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Beyond his World Cup career that spanned five Olympic Games, he transitioned out of being a competitive athlete and took his skills into business. Demong has served as the CMO for Reynolds Cycling, and he served as the Execut...