The High Performance Zone

In today's Best of Episode, we feature Steve Leder. Steve is a husband, father, and the Senior Rabbi of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He’s also a respected scholar and religious commentator and the author of several bestselling books, including The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms U s. His latest book, The Beauty...

In today's Best of Episode, we feature Greg “Boss” Wooldridge. Greg is a true high-performer and the former flight leader of the Blue Angels. He is the only commanding officer to have led the Blue Angels on three separate tours. He’s an accomplished aviator and an exceptional leader who knows how to bring out the best in others and build a culture based on trust, camaraderie, and gratitude. 

Steve Rozenberg is an International airline pilot, business coach, and public speaker. He’s also a successful real estate investor who founded, grew, and sold the fastest-growing property management company in Texas. Today, Steve shares his knowledge and experience with others through his business training masterminds, which he designed to accelerate growth and create strong entrepreneurial mindse...

In today's Best of Episode, we feature Bret Griess. Bret enlisted in the Air Force and served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He went on to serve as CEO of a CSG with 4,000 employees. Bret was known for expanding the revenue and scope of CSG exponentially. He was responsible for negotiating billions of dollars of deals.  Topics covered in this episode: How to treat and execute billion doll...

Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping people improve the quality of their sleep and achieve peak performance during their waking hours. He’s also an author, a keynote speaker, and the owner of The Sleep Doctor, a company that researches all aspects of sleep health and tests mattresses, pillows, beds, and other bedroom essentials. In this episode, you’ll hear from...

Matthew Cooper is a cardiac surgeon and the Chief Medical Officer & Director of Global Safety at 3M Health Care. As well as being a distinguished physician, Matthew is also an accomplished aerobatic pilot who is interested in applying aviation safety practices to health care and creating high-performance medical teams. In this episode, you’ll hear from Matthew Cooper on: (00:07:06) High reliab...

Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist and executive coach who specializes in developing self-awareness and helping business leaders and their teams thrive. Tasha is also the author of Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why The Answers Matter More Than We Think. In this episode, you’ll hear from Tasha Eurich on; (00:05:16) The scientific defini...

In today's Best of Episode we feature Jill Ellis. Jill is a legend and a trailblazer in the world of women’s soccer. As a coach, she enjoyed unparalleled success and led the U.S Women’s National Team to victory in two World Cups. However, Jill’s never been one to rest on her laurels, and she’s recently stepped into an exciting new role as president of San Diego Wave FC. She’s also accepted a...

In today's Best of Episode we feature Markus Thesleff. Markus is an award-winning serial entrepreneur with two decades of continuous international success in hospitality as an owner, operator, advisor, and consultant. He has received numerous awards including, Restaurateur of the Year for Middle East & Africa in 2014, 2016 and has consistently been included in the Caterer Power 50 and Hot...

In today's Best of Episode we feature Sydney Barber. Barber is decorated with many awards and accolades under her belt. She’s an Illinois native and a mechanical engineering major, hoping to join the Marine Corps after time at the Academy.  She is a  walk-on sprinter and hurdler of the Navy Women’s Varsity Track and Field team. Barber is a graduate of Lake Forest High School in Illinois, and...

In today's Best of Episode we feature Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is a world-class adventure racer, top-50 motivational speaker, and author of the New York bestseller How Winning Works; Leadership Lessons from the Toughest Teams on Earth . She’s also the founder of the Athena Project, a nonprofit which enables survivors of serious illnesses and emotional trauma to take part in confidence-building...

In today's best of episode, we feature Michelle ‘Mace’ Curran, a former fighter pilot and one of only a handful of women who have flown with the Thunderbirds demonstration team. Michelle was the lead solo pilot of the Thunderbirds from 2020 to 2021, and during the darkest days of the pandemic, her flying skills served to entertain the public and inspire the next generation of female aviators....

Renee Linnell is a former surf model and professional tango dancer who, after suffering a series of personal tragedies, travelled the world in search of a sense of fulfilment and meaning. At the age of 33, Renee became embroiled in an exploitative New Age cult that shattered her sense of self and led to devastating financial and emotional consequences. Renee’s first book, The Burn Zone , chronicle...

Rob Volpe is a marketing expert and an empathy advocate who specializes in helping companies create more empathy at work and improve communication, innovation, and problem-solving in the workplace. He’s also the CEO of Ignite 360 and the author of Tell Me More About That; Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time. In this episode, you’ll hear from Rob Volpe on;  (00:06:10) The definiti...

Elizabeth (Dr. E) Lombardo is a clinical psychologist, an inspirational public speaker, and the author of Get Out of the Red Zone; Transform Your Stress and Optimize True Success . Elizabeth has been dubbed the ‘Head Coach of Happiness’ by Shaquille O’Neal, and her life’s purpose is to bring out the best in others and help them feel good about themselves. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Eliz...

Jerome Maldonado has built a super-successful career in the construction industry. Over the years, he’s founded multiple companies and amassed an eight-figure business empire. However, he’s also experienced plenty of setbacks along the way. So today, in his capacity as a coach, Jerome shares the lessons he’s learned from his decades of entrepreneurship and teaches others how to invest in commercia...

Brian Littlefield is a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, a science nerd, and the co-founder and Chief  Product Officer of Jocko Fuel, which creates nutritional supplements and beverages in partnership with retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink. In this episode, you’ll hear from Brian Littlefield on; (00:17:53) Clean ingredients. Brian talks about his company’s decision to put people before profits and create form...

In today's best of episode, we feature former Navy SEAL, Mark Divine. Mark is the founder of Unbeatable Mind, a program that combines elements of Zen meditation with Navy SEAL kick-assery to help people achieve extraordinary results and get beyond whatever is holding them back. Mark is also the creator of the SEALFIT fitness program and the Courage Foundation, which helps veterans suffering f...

Norma Diaz is the CEO of Community Health Group, a nonprofit based in San Diego which is committed to coordinating quality care and providing exceptional customer service for its members. Norma started working for the organization at 14, and, over time, she worked her way up from errand girl to CEO. Today, she shares what her years of dedication and service have taught her about commitment, compas...

Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer, adventurer, and ultra-distance runner who has run across the Sahara Desert and broken the world speed record for an unsupported expedition to the South Pole. He’s also the co-founder of impossible2Possible, a non-profit whose mission is to educate, inspire, and empower young people to learn more about the world and themselves by participating in free adventure-bas...

Dede Allen is the Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She has spent over thirty years dealing with student-athletes and has witnessed first-hand the many changes that have taken place in college athletics. Despite experiencing several crises during her career, Dede believes in confronting problems head-on, overcoming adversity, and continuing to strive for exc...

Doug Sandler spent 30 years as a Bar Mitzvah DJ before making the leap into podcasting. Today, he’s the founder of Turnkey podcast production services and an expert in podcast monetization. What’s more, as the host of the super-successful Nice Guys on Business Podcast and the author of Nice Guys Finish First, he’s a firm believer in building business relationships based on integrity, authenticity,...

John Ramstead is a former Navy fighter pilot who served in Operation Desert Storm and became a super-successful businessman after leaving the military. However, in 2011 a horrific horse-riding accident unexpectedly changed the trajectory of John’s life and led him to reassess his values, priorities, and purpose. Today, John is a renowned leadership coach, the host of the Eternal Leadership podcast...

In today's best of  episode, we feature Tom Trotter. Tom has the career path that every naval aviator dreams about. He is the former commanding officer of TOPGUN and a Carrier Air Group Commander who oversaw nine squadrons and 2,200 personnel. Tom has almost 4,000 flight hours in the F/18 and is certified in an amazing array of aircraft. He has followed his passion for flying from the time he...

In his second solo episode focusing on life aboard the USS Enterprise during the filming of the original Top Gun movie, John recalls some of the interactions between the cast and the crew. He also praises the teamwork and camaraderie of Carrier Air Group 11 and describes what it feels like to take off from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier and accelerate from 0-200 mph in 1.8 seconds.