The High Performance Life

In this week's episode, I am joined by Anthony Abbagnano! Anthony is the founder of Alchemy of Breath, a globally recognized breathwork community that has helped thousands of people reclaim their power through the transformative practice of conscious breathing. His personal journey, shared in his book, details how he overcame profound challenges through breathwork and mindfulness, ultimately leadi...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Sunita Sah! Sunita is a Cornell professor, former physician, and one of the world's leading experts on compliance and defiance. Dr. Sunita Sah is a national bestselling author, award-winning professor at Cornell University, and expert in organizational psychology. She is a former physician and management consultant whose research focuses on influence, authority,...

Clifford Stephan is the founder of Booze Vacation, a health and wellness company created for high-performing men who want to elevate their lives and careers by leveraging the benefits of taking a strategic break from alcohol. He is also the founder of OneCompensation, a successful Bay Area compensation consulting firm that has helped Silicon Valley companies—including Google, LinkedIn, Kaiser Perm...

Andrew Brodsky is an award-winning professor, management consultant, and virtual communications expert at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Recognized by Poets&Quants as one of the "World's 40 Best Business School Professors Under 40," Andrew is widely regarded for his work at the intersection of workplace technology, communication, and productivity. He also serv...

In this week's episode I am joined by my good friend Stephen Drum! During his 27 years of service, he developed and led high-performance teams in combat at every level and in the most challenging and extreme environments. Stephen  was a principal architect and co-creator of the US Navy's Warrior Toughness Program. Stephen  is a professional speaker, trainer and author, helping leaders and teams op...

Andrew Herr is the Founder of FlyKitt, a breakthrough travel protocol designed for high performers—from the battlefield to the boardroom—who need to function at peak capacity no matter the conditions. Whether leading teams, competing at elite levels, or making mission-critical decisions, showing up sharp after a flight is essential. Yet among the 10 million+ people who travel every day, few unders...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Nick O'Kelly! Nick is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 with 13 years of service in the U.S. Army, including 9 years in Special Operations. He is one of the rare individuals to have served both as a U.S. Army Green Beret and as an MH-60M Black Hawk pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Over the course of seven overseas deployments—includi...

Sébastien Page has more than two decades of leadership experience and has conducted extensive research in positive, sports, and personality psychology. In addition to The Psychology of Leadership, he is the author of Beyond Diversification (McGraw-Hill, 2020) and co-author of Factor Investing and Asset Allocation (CFA Institute, 2016). He currently serves as Chief Investment Officer and Head of Gl...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Emily Falk! Emily Falk is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania with appointments in Communication, Psychology, Marketing, and Operations, Informatics & Decisions. She serves as Vice Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, Director of the Communication Neuroscience Lab, and Director of the Climate Communication Division at the Annenberg Pu...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Bob Rosen! Dr. Bob Rosen is a world-renowned thought leader on healthy people and healthy organizations. A psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, and preeminent business advisor, his pioneering work on personal and organizational change has earned global recognition.  Each year, Bob speaks to thousands of people around the world and...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jeanne Sparrow! Jeanne Sparrow is an author, trusted leadership and communication consultant, and graduate faculty instructor at Northwestern University. A 7-time Emmy-winning television host, award-winning radio personality, and podcast host, Jeanne brings more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting and media to her work. Driven by a lifelong passion fo...

My guest today is Eddie Pinero — speaker, creator, and founder of Your World Within . Eddie has built one of the most recognizable storytelling platforms in the self-development world. His spoken-word films and reflections on purpose, discipline, and growth have reached hundreds of millions of people online, reminding us that we're always one decision away from a completely different life. But beh...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Shira Miller! Shira is passionate about helping people live and lead with purpose, optimism, and sustained energy. A two-time TEDx speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and author of Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Live the Life You Want, Shira currently serves as Chief Communications Officer for National DCP, the $3 billion supply chain company serving Dunkin'...

Tamara Myles is a speaker, author, and professor specializing in the science of human flourishing at work. She helps leaders and organizations—including Microsoft, KPMG, and MassMutual—unlock the power of meaningful work to drive peak performance, innovation, and resilience. A faculty member at Boston College and a researcher and instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Tamara's work challeng...

In this conversation, I am joined by Jim Murphy! Jim is the man behind the viral book "Inner Excellence"! Today, we explore the themes of personal growth, the impact of literature, and the journey of young athletes. We discuss the importance of surrendering control, the role of belief, focus, and freedom in achieving excellence, and the influence of parents in shaping children's beliefs. The conve...

Sherri Coale is a native Oklahoman who grew up in a small rural town just north of the Red River, where she developed a lifelong love for reading, writing, and basketball—not necessarily in that order. After a standout collegiate career at Oklahoma Christian, she traded her high tops for the sidelines in 1987, beginning what would become a Hall of Fame coaching career. For 25 years, Sherri served...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Suzanne Warye! Suzanne Warye is a sobriety influencer and the host of the popular podcast The Sober Mom Life. She is also the founder of The Sober Mom Life Cafe, a supportive digital community where women can explore their relationship with alcohol and discover freedom in sobriety. Her work and personal journey have been featured in Scary Mommy and the Huffin...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Alex Hutchinson! Alex is a science journalist, author, and former long-distance runner for the Canadian national team whose work explores the limits of human performance and humanity's innate drive to explore. He writes the long-running Sweat Science column for Outside magazine and has contributed to The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Globe and Mail....

Joel Goldberg broke into the sports broadcasting scene in the 1990s by knocking on television station doors, cold calling broadcast executives, and sending out resume tapes. His career was not handed to him, it was built on persistence, connection, and years of hard work. Over a 30-year career, Joel has worked in four markets, covering two World Series Championship teams and thousands of baseball...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Rich Christiansen! Rich Christiansen is a globally recognized entrepreneur, author, mentor, and humanitarian. He has founded or co-founded 51 businesses, with 16 of them becoming multimillion-dollar successes, each launched with $10,000 or less, and has conducted business in 14 countries. He is the bestselling author of The ZigZag Principle (McGraw Hill, 2011...

Dr. Benjamin Ritter is a leadership and career coach, international speaker, and founder of Live for Yourself Consulting. He helps senior leaders and executives gain clarity, confidence, and control over their careers so they can lead with purpose and build work that truly fulfills them. Holding a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Ben developed two signature frameworks—the LIVE system and th...

I'm joined today by Joe Hirsch, an internationally recognized expert on leadership, communication, and feedback culture. Joe is a bestselling author and keynote speaker who combines behavioral science with powerful storytelling to help individuals and organizations lead with greater clarity, connection, and impact. His book The Feedback Fix has been featured in Harvard Business Review, praised by...

Rachel DeAlto is a keynote speaker, author, and expert in communication, leadership, and relatability. She is the author of Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You) and The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection. Rachel holds a law degree, a Master's in psychology, and maintains an influential social media presence where she shares psychological research upd...

Brian Galke is the founder and CEO of Subtle Skills, a company that teaches people how to decode facial features and body language to build instant rapport and communicate more effectively. His F.A.C.E. Reading System helps individuals understand how others receive information, allowing them to connect more deeply, stay present, and lead with empathy. Brian's journey—from introverted help-desk wor...

There is a trap that most new parents fall into, and they dont even realize that it could be killing their relationship... This episode outlines something you can do daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly to hold your marriage together during this new chapter in your life! I hope it helps!