Season 1

How do athletes actually reach elite performance? In this episode, Michael and Kate welcome Lauren LeClaire to explore how development-focused teams build long-term success through culture, learning, and opportunity -not just results. Learn how coaching philosophy, team dynamics, and strategic race ...

What does it take to sustain high performance for decades all while balancing a demanding career, personal life, and evolving goals? Join Sean, Michael, and guest John Hirsch as they dive into the details! This episode explores longevity in sport and life, revealing how to stay motivated, avoid burn...

What separates athletes who last decades from those who burn out or break down? In this episode, physical therapist, endurance coach, and competitive triathlete Emma Taylor shares what she sees from the front lines of high performance. From intrinsic motivation and consistency to strength training, ...

What does high performance look like outside of sports or corporate leadership? In this conversation, singer-songwriter and Steep Canyon Rangers member Aaron Burdett shares how musicians train their minds and craft to perform at elite levels. From managing pressure on stage to turning jealousy into ...

What does real high performance look like in sport and leadership? In this conversation, a long-time professional cycling team leader shares lessons from more than two decades building one of the longest-running women’s cycling programs. The discussion explores how elite athletes are developed, how ...

What defines high performance in leadership, military command, and cutting-edge technology startups? In this episode with Lt General Ross Coffman [RET], we explore how failure, empathy, clarity, discipline, and mission-driven culture shape elite performance. From leading tanks in Desert Storm to tac...

Join us for a coaches chat! In this coaching roundtable, we get the band together to discuss a variety of topics. The conversation explores how athletes maintain motivation between races, navigate identity shifts when performance changes, recover from injuries or illness, and build long-term relatio...

How do athletes, executives, and everyday performers stay strong, resilient, and competitive for decades—not just seasons? In this episode, experts in performance medicine and sport science, Sharon McDowell and Regan Stiegman, unpack the science-backed strategies behind long-term performance, recove...

Today, we welcome Laurel Rathbun. This episode explores what sustainable high performance really looks like through the lens of elite cycling, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience. From early athletic development to career-ending injury, returning to competition, launching a women’s pro team, a...

In this episode, we sit down with start-up CEO Maria Colacurcio to explore how elite performers balance career ambition, family life, and athletic goals without burning out. Drawing from real-world leadership experience and competitive sport, the conversation reveals practical strategies for goal se...