The High Performance Life

This conversation revolves around the experience of dropping off a child at college and the introspective thoughts and emotions that come with it.   Today I reflect on the preparation for the transition, the memories of raising the child, and the importance of faith and communication.  This conversation also touches on parenting lessons, the role of words and responsibility, and the impact and ene...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Ajit Nawalkha! Most people know Ajit Nawalkha simply as "Coach Ajit." He is a speaker, author, podcast host, master coach and trainer, CEO and Founder of multiple million-dollar companies. Every year he helps over 30,000 clients reimagine what's possible for them so that they can confidently go after their greatest life and work vision. He has trained thousan...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jodi Wellman! Jodi Wellman is a leading authority on living lives worth living. As a speaker and facilitator, she helps her clients live squander-free lives while they're lucky enough to still be above ground — while cleverly beginning with the "big end" in mind. She named her business Four Thousand Mondays because it shines the light on the finite number of...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jeff Karp! Dr. Jeff Karp, PhD. is a passionate mentor and biomedical engineering professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, a Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. As a bioengineer, Dr. Karp is at the forefront of taking inspiration from the most successful researchers of all time—evolution a...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Simon Alexander Ong! Simon is a former banker who suffered extreme burnout. Today he is an award-winning life coach, coaching many male clients with life skills, mostly on how to balance high-flying jobs with their mental health. In his brand new book ENERGIZE, Simon introduces you to the art and science of energy management. In a world where we are always 'o...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Stan Tatkin! Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of A Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy®. He is also an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. In 2010 he and his wife, Tracey created the PACT Institute, to train mental health professionals t...

I recently had an interview with David Robson. (You should check it out if you haven't already!) But our conversation got me thinking about the power of having a positive mindset and outlook on life. Here are my thoughts!

In this week's episode, I am joined by Lavina Mehta MBE! Lavina Mehta MBE, founder of Feel Good With Lavina, is a 46-year-old Personal Trainer, Bestselling Author, Wellness Coach, TED Speaker and mom to three. Lavina was awarded an MBE for services to health and fitness during Covid-19.  Her mission is to help all ages (up to 100) Feel Good physically, mentally and reduce risks of common chronic d...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jeff Wetzler! Jeff Wetzler is a leadership expert best known as the co-founder of Transcend, a diverse team of educators and innovators rewriting the way we deliver education. He recently wrote Ask, a book all about the art of asking questions. Jeff has been on a quarter-century quest to transform learning opportunities, blending his unique set of leadership...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Yanni Hufnagel! Yanni transitioned from a successful career as a men's college basketball coach to creating a health-focused drink and a mission to offer healthy hydration accessible to all. And so, Lemon Perfect was born, bottled water infused with organic lemons, electrolytes, and vitamin C. Creating a new company in the food and beverage space was no small...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Thais Gibson! Thais has a Ph. D. and over 13 certifications in modalities such as CBT, NLP, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, and shadow work. She has nearly a decade of experience running a successful private practice and engaging with over 30,000 clients through individual sessions, workshops, and an educational platform. She is a counselor and...

I recently launched an episode with Justin Roethlingshoefer. Justin is an expert in the health field, and has spent countless hours researching and studying health, heart rate variability, and how you can live an overall healthier lifestyle. It got me thinking about my own health journey, and the things I've done to put myself on the right path going forward.

This week, I am joined by Cory Wharton-Malcolm! Cory is a running coach, Runner's World columnist, founder of the West London running crew TrackMafia, and an Apple Fitness+ trainer who embarks on running adventures all over the world with 'Time To Run.' Previously Nike Run Club's European Head Coach and still the voice of the Nike Run Club app, he has been featured in publications including the Gu...

In this week's episode, I am joined by David Robson! David is an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body and behavior. After graduating with a degree in mathematics from Cambridge University, David worked as a features editor at New Scientist for five years, before moving to BBC Future, where he was a senior journalist for five years. His writing has also...

I recently finished up a podcast with relationship expert: Adam Lane Smith! It got me thinking about a common relationship issue I see far too often. Everybody thinks about the width of relationships that they have, instead of the depth of the relationships they have. Here are my thoughts! I encourage you to check out the full episode with Adam Lane Smith if you haven't already!

In this week's episode, I am joined by Myer Krah! Myer is the host of The Here4Dads Podcast! This episode takes a deep-dive into the whirlwinds of fatherhood, personal growth, and life transitions. From high-stakes Navy tales to parenting nuances and future fears, this conversation is a heartfelt journey through imperfection, leadership, and the art of embracing the unknown Key Points • First gene...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Nate Klemp! Nate is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, founding partner at Mindful Magazine, and is coauthor of both The 80/80 Marriage and the new book OPEN. It was while studying at Stanford that Nate got hooked on jazz and philosophy. He made the "pragmatic" decision to become a philosopher in an attempt to learn how to live the good life. A...

In the ever-changing world of business, demand for great leadership skills is at an all-time high! I recently had an interview with Amanda Goodall, and it got me thinking about leadership... What actually determines a good leader? How does leadership need to adjust from generation to generation? Here are my thoughts!

In this week's episode, I am joined by Justin Roethlingshoefer! Justin centres his performance-enhancing programs on a holistically integrated approach to health and performance. His core philosophy is that performance is realized when health is optimized and we cannot separate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. He is the co-founder of Own It Coaching, a multiple seven-figure coach...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Adam Lane Smith! Adam Lane Smith is The Attachment Specialist with over 450,000 followers across his social media platforms. He consults internationally with CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs, executives, military veterans, and engineers to solve their attachment issues and improve their relationships.   He has also appeared on numerous podcasts discussing gener...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Bishop Mariann Budde! Mariann Edgar Budde serves as spiritual leader for 86 Episcopal congregations and ten Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves as the chair and president of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, which oversees the ministries of the Washing...

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of The High Performance LIFE podcast! I wanted to take the time to share 15 of my favorite takeaways from my first 56 episodes! I also want to thank everyone for their support thus far, and I hope that our new and upcoming episodes will continue to serve you well! Enjoy!

In this week's episode, I am joined by Amanda Goodall! Based on her experience working with two university leaders, Amanda started a PhD at Warwick Business School in 2004. Her research was published into a monograph by Princeton University Press – Socrates in the Boardroom: Why Research Universities Should be Led by Top Scholars.  She has been an ESRC post-doctoral fellow, a Leverhulme fellow, an...

Is the education system truly preparing our youth for the future? I recently had Matt Beaudreau on the podcast, and that conversation got me thinking... What skills do we need to instill in today's youth to prepare them for the rest of their life? The school system teaches them how to get a grade on a paper or test, but when it comes to "real life" it doesn't teach them how to excel. Here are my t...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Matt Beaudreau! As a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world, Matt's clients have ranged from Wells Fargo, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin to American Eagle, Cedars-Sinai and the United States Air Force.  He is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University, having spoken to...