Greatest Hits: The Cost of Wellness and the Courage to Rest, with Jo Saxton
In this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard revisits his conversation with author, leadership coach, and entrepreneur Jo Saxton. Originally recorded for the Global Leadership Network, this powerful dialogue explores what true wellness means — beyond yoga mats and scented candles — and why it’s a vital part of sustainable leadership.Jo opens up about her own experiences with burnout and recovery, offering hard-won lessons on slowing down, setting boundaries, and embracing the courage to rest. Together, she and Jason unpack how personal narratives, cultural expectations, and hidden wounds shape the way we lead — and what it takes to lead from wholeness instead of exhaustion.🔑 You’ll discover:Why wellness isn’t a luxury — it’s leadership fuelHow your personal story drives your approach to work, rest, and resilienceThe subtle warning signs of burnout and what your body is trying to sayWhy authenticity and self-awareness amplify your leadership impactPractical tools to help you and your team build rhythms of renewalJo leaves us with a profound reminder: You have one body and one life, and your leadership is living in that body. Look after it.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/
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From High Performer to Transformational Leader
Your Finest Hour: What does it take to move from driving results to truly transforming a company?In this episode of Beyond High Performance, David Miller sits down with Jeff McMartin, President of Pliant Plastics, to explore his journey from a results-obsessed “high performer” to a transformational leader who embraces vulnerability, authenticity, and coaching.Jeff reveals the hidden costs of chasing performance at all costs — and how leaning into coaching helped him reclaim agency, integrity, and influence. You’ll hear how this shift not only reshaped Jeff’s leadership but also turned Pliant Plastics’ culture into a driver of growth and innovation.You’ll discover:Why vulnerability is one of the most powerful leadership tools you’re not usingHow to identify and break free from the hidden barriers holding leaders backThe role of coaching in scaling both culture and performanceWhat it takes to lead a company into the future with clarity and courageWhether you’re leading a team of ten or ten thousand, this conversation will challenge how you think about performance, leadership, and growth.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/
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Greatest Hits: The Pursuit of Excellence and Doing Hard Things, with Brian Ferguson
In this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard revisits his conversation with Brian Ferguson, a former Navy SEAL, tech entrepreneur, and Founder of Arena Labs. This conversation originally aired on The Meta Performance Show.Brian shares insights from his Navy SEAL career, his work with elite teams, and his journey building Arena Labs. He opens up about the pursuit of mastery, why doing hard things matters, and how humility and resourcefulness shape great leadership.🔑 You’ll discover:Why excellence is a lifelong pursuit, not a destinationHow adversity and grit fuel growth and purposeThe role of humility in leadership and masteryPractical lessons from elite performance that apply to business, medicine, and lifeBrian’s story is a powerful reminder that the pursuit of mastery isn’t about perfection — it’s about choosing hard things, growing through them, and expanding your capacity to serve.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/
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What Every CEO Can Learn from the World’s Best Assistant
In this episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard sits down with Diane Grant, the longtime strategic partner and executive assistant to Andy Stanley — best-selling author, world-renowned communicator, and founder of North Point Ministries, one of the largest and most influential leadership organizations in the world.This isn’t just a story about supporting a leader. It’s a conversation about how elite leadership actually works behind the scenes — and what the world’s highest-performing CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs can learn from it.From her beginnings as a pediatric oncology nurse to leading in medical sales and ultimately becoming one of the most trusted figures inside North Point’s executive leadership, Diane reveals the systems, mindset shifts, and emotional intelligence frameworks that have allowed her to thrive in one of the most complex leadership environments imaginable.Whether you’re leading a global enterprise, scaling a fast-growing company, or building an organization from the ground up, this episode will challenge how you think about trust, delegation, influence, and collaboration — and give you practical strategies for multiplying your impact.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe CEO’s Hidden Advantage: Why high-performing leaders depend on the right partners to scale their impact.Building Trust That Lasts Decades: How to create unshakable partnerships that fuel growth.Multiplying Your Influence: Strategies for empowering the people around you to execute your vision.Leading Without the Spotlight: The art of shaping culture, impact, and results behind the scenes.Emotional Intelligence at the Highest Level: How self-awareness and boundaries protect energy, focus, and relationships.Hiring & Delegation Frameworks: What world-class leaders look for in the people who keep them performing at their best.👉 Take the free 5I Assessment here: https://novus.global/assessment/ to discover your growth edge.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/
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Greatest Hits: Breaking Limiting Beliefs to Achieve Scalable Growth, with Chantelle Little
In this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, Dan Leffelaar revisits his conversation with Chantelle Little — Founder and CEO of Tiller Digital — and her coach, Janet Breitenbach. Chantelle shares how coaching not only transformed her personally but also helped her company double in size in just one year.From rewriting limiting beliefs to redefining company culture, Chantelle opens up about the practices that fueled her growth as a leader. Together, she and Janet discuss how intentional hiring, ownership, and culture-building became catalysts for Tiller Digital’s rapid success. Chantelle also reveals the one powerful question Janet asked repeatedly that had the greatest impact on her journey.🔑 You’ll discover:How writing out limiting beliefs can unlock personal and professional breakthroughsWhy culture is the foundation of sustainable growthThe importance of testing for ownership and growth in the hiring processHow coaching accelerates both leadership and organizational performanceThe simple yet profound question that transformed Chantelle’s leadership approachChantelle’s story is a powerful reminder that coaching isn’t just about performance — it’s about unlocking the courage and clarity to create lasting impact.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/
The Beyond High Performance Podcast is brought to you by the coaches and friends of the executive coaching firm, Novus Global, and the Meta Performance Institute for Coaching. Join us for intentional, vulnerable, thought provoking conversations that illustrate the life-shifting power of coaching. In order to adequately share the breadth and depth of the firm’s insights, this podcast consists of three unique shows. The Meta Performance Show, will bring you unflinching interviews with top industry leaders on their paths to success. Next, we explore with the show called On Coaching, which pulls back the curtain on the intricacies of life as a Novus Global Coach. And finally, Your Finest Hour, which explores the unique dynamics between a coach and their client by bringing both on the show to unpack their coaching experience together. This podcast was crafted to help you grow as a coach, leader, employee, and human being, inspiring you to go beyond high performance and explore what you are capable of. Note that this podcast is not for those who are committed to mediocrity.
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