Beyond High Performance

In this episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard sits down with Matisse Thybulle, Shooting Guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, celebrated for his elite defensive skills and creative pursuits beyond basketball.Coached by Dan Leffelaar, Co-President of Novus Global and Founder of the Novus Global Sport division, Matisse reflects on pivotal moments in his career — including turning a season-ending injury into a powerful opportunity for leadership, mentorship, and personal growth.From choosing discomfort as a path to growth, to reframing setbacks as launching pads for new possibilities, Matisse offers powerful lessons for athletes, leaders, and creatives alike.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeBasketball as self-discovery: Why Matisse sees the game as a path, not an identity.Turning injury into impact: How he mentored teammates while sidelined.From defense to offense: Shifting from reactive to proactive on the court and in life.Choosing discomfort: Why Matisse sees it as a product worth pursuing.Balancing creativity & competition: Moving from viral YouTube fame back to a focused athletic career.You can catch it all right here on the Beyond High Performance podcast, brought to you by Novus Global.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/

In this MPS moment, Jason Jaggard speaks with Rob Steffens, Former Co-President of Marvel Entertainment, about Marvel's remarkable transformation from bankruptcy to a $29 billion cinematic empire. With the new Fantastic Four film hitting theaters, it's the perfect time to revisit this fascinating conversation about how Marvel changed Hollywood forever.Rob pulls back the curtain on the bold strategies that sparked Marvel's transformation, covering:The business mechanics of how movies make moneyWhy film has traditionally been considered a "bad business" - except for MarvelThe economics behind Marvel's massive marketing budgetsHow the franchise model changed everything for HollywoodThe financial risks and rewards of creating new intellectual propertyThis isn't just a business story - it's a moment where bold leadership birthed a global legacy that forever changed the entertainment industry.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/

In this episode of On Coaching, host Joseph Thompson—VP of Innovation & Learning Design at The Meta Performance™ Institute and Partner at Novus Global—dives into the art of coaching at the edges. Joined by Janet Breitenbach, Partner at Novus Global and executive coach, and Nathan Neighbour, transformational trainer and founding pastor, they explore how master coaches create the highest impact.Whether you're a coach looking to elevate your practice or someone seeking transformative growth, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the strategies and mindset shifts that drive high-impact coaching.Inside the episode you’ll discover:✔️ The techniques master coaches use to create significant impact ✔️ How to push the boundaries of traditional coaching ✔️ The role of innovation in coaching practices ✔️ Real-life stories of transformation and growthIf you're ready to explore the edges of coaching and unlock new levels of impact, this episode is your guide.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content!Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here: https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.YOUR FINEST HOUR | In this Moment of Meta Performance™, we revisit a powerful conversation with Danielle Smith, an executive leader dedicated to developing people—not just driving results.Danielle opens up about one of the most overlooked traps in leadership: believing you must have all the answers. In this candid clip, she unpacks the critical mindset shift from being the answer-giver to becoming a coach—and how that transition not only empowers teams but unlocks long-term growth across an organization.This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about legacy. It’s about choosing to grow leaders, not just manage outcomes.You’ll discover:Why great leadership isn’t about speed—it’s about scaleThe difference between consulting and coaching (and when to use each)How middle managers transformed by shifting from “fixing” to “developing”The risk of bottlenecking growth by always being the answer-giverHow one manufacturing leader began multiplying his influence through questionsListen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ 

In this episode of the Meta Performance Show, Jason Jaggard is joined by Nick Moceri, Producer and Founder of All Night Diner, and Christian Swegal, Writer and Director of the new film Sovereign. They discuss leading creative teams under extreme pressure, the art of co-leadership in high-stakes environments, and how filmmaking mirrors the challenges of modern business leadership. The Apple TV Top 50 film recently debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and is now available for viewing in movie theaters, as well as for rent or purchase on Apple TV and Prime Video.The conversation explores:Why filmmaking is one of the hardest leadership challenges in the worldHow to lead diverse teams through creative and logistical stormsThe dynamics of successful co-leadership partnershipsManaging safety and operations in the post-Rust era of filmmakingCreating art that fosters civil discourse in polarized timesIf you’ve been feeling the tug to raise your rates, refine your presence, or simply stop spinning your wheels, this is your moment to start.The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ 

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | In this Moment of Meta Performance from the Beyond High Performance podcast, Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur, and executive coach Marques Colston shares a powerful perspective on one of the greatest challenges in both sports and leadership: sustaining success.Getting to the top isn’t the hardest part—staying there is. In this candid moment, Marques reflects on the pivotal mindset shift required to move from being the hunter to becoming the hunted—and how that transition reveals what you’re truly made of.This episode isn’t about arrival. It’s about building the internal and external structures to keep going, keep growing, and keep redefining what success means on your own terms.You’ll discover:Why reaching a goal is never the finish line—it’s just the proving groundThe mental makeup that separates short-term wins from sustained impactHow elite performers learn to replicate success across chapters of lifeThe danger of mistaking opportunity for arrivalHow to build a career—and a life—that evolves beyond any single title or momentWhether you’re leading a company, navigating transitions, or working to expand your influence, this moment challenges you to ask a deeper question: Are you maintaining success—or multiplying it?🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: Are you building a life that can evolve beyond every win?The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.🎙 Listen to the full episode here on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network – Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content!📞 Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore🎯 Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here

ON COACHING | What separates premium coaches from commodity ones? It’s not strategy, it’s identity.In this episode of On Coaching, host Joseph King Barkley—President of the Meta Performance™ Institute and Executive Coach with Novus Global—sits down with Shauna Barnes, Partner and Executive Coach, and Kristin Frade, Director of Novus Global Sport, Leagues & Organizations, to unpack the mindset shift that changes everything: moving from undercharging and overdelivering to building a sustainable, transformational coaching practice that actually pays the bills.Whether you're stuck in a cycle of free sessions and hourly pricing, or you're ready to step into boardrooms with confidence, this conversation will challenge how you see yourself as a coach and equip you to level up.Inside the episode you’ll discover: ✔️ Why “generosity” can secretly sabotage your business ✔️ How to move from time-based billing to value-based pricing ✔️ The identity shift that unlocks executive presence ✔️ What it means to be a resource, not a vendor ✔️ How to stop being chosen because you’re cheaperIf you’ve been feeling the tug to raise your rates, refine your presence, or simply stop spinning your wheels, this is your moment to start.Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsThe Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ 

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | In this Moment of Meta Performance from the Beyond High Performance podcast, two-time Stanley Cup champion Luke Schenn pulls back the curtain on the mindset that has fueled his longevity in one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports on the planet.At the NHL level, physical talent only takes you so far. As Luke shares candidly, the real differentiator is mental resilience—what he calls “mental rebound control.” It’s not about never making mistakes. It’s about how fast you bounce back from them.In this high-stakes conversation, Luke opens up about the toll of performance slumps, how a single bad shift can spiral into weeks of subpar play, and the mental tools he’s developed to stay level-headed, consistent, and competitive.This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about building the capacity to reset, refocus, and return stronger—whether you’re lacing up skates or leading a boardroom.You’ll discover:Why elite performance is 90% mental (especially when everyone’s physically elite)How negative spirals derail careers—and how to break the cycleThe connection between rebound control in hockey and in lifeHow to use self-talk, preparation rituals, and short memory to stay sharpWhy great coaches don’t just fix problems—they help you recover fasterWhether you’re leading a team or facing your own high-pressure moments, this conversation challenges you to rethink how you measure strength—and to build a mindset that holds up under pressure.🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: Do you have the mental habits to perform at your best—even when the pressure’s on?The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.🎙 Listen to the full episode here on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network – Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content!📞 Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore🎯 Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance.METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | In this Moment of Meta Performance from the Beyond High Performance podcast, bestselling author, lawyer, and humanitarian Bob Goff shares a radically honest perspective on what it means to lead with clarity, compassion, and presence.Bob doesn’t return texts. He doesn’t take voicemails. And he hasn’t made an appointment in over four years—not because he’s disengaged, but because he’s deeply engaged with what matters most.This episode isn’t about working harder. It’s about building a life and leadership style that’s anchored in self-awareness, safe relationships, and intentional time.You’ll discover:• Why emotional self-awareness is the hidden key to lasting influence • What happens when you lead from security, not fear • How to create “Switzerland relationships” that ground and restore you • The power of helping your team aim higher by asking better questions • Why availability, when done with intention, becomes your most valuable assetWhether you're navigating high-stakes leadership or just trying to stay human while leading others, this moment invites you to step back, get real, and lead with what matters most.Listen now and ask yourself: Are you designing a life that can hold up under pressure?The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 160,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance.Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/ This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co.

Brad Robbins, NFL punter for the Buffalo Bills and aspiring Meta Performance coach, shares his transformative journey in high-performance sports. He discusses how mastering mental clarity elevated his game under pressure. Throughout the conversation, Brad reveals the essential role of honest feedback in growth, the unique mental challenges athletes face, and the importance of building high-trust teams. He also touches on the societal impact athletes can have and the significance of community involvement in leadership.