At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, Vanderbilt University head coach Clark Lea shares profound leadership lessons that resonate far beyond sports. He emphasizes the importance of rebuilding culture by addressing internal commitment, breaking free from a losing mindset, and fostering a sense of ownership among teammates. You'll also hear Coach Lea discuss: Shifting from direct control to empowering othersDuality of pain and joy in big goalsUnderrated power of relatedness in te...

At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shares timeless lessons on leadership, consistency, and adaptability. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on fundamentals, fostering resilience, and taking challenges one day at a time. You'll also hear coach Ferentz discuss: Balancing hard work and changeEmbracing changeDeveloping talentReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within m...

Former MLB player and first Bahamian coach in the major leagues, Antoan Richardson, has had quite the journey. From shoveling manure off a farm field in the Bahamas to standing on second base during Derek Jeter’s iconic final at-bat at Yankee Stadium to helping the power-hitting Juan Soto become the National League’s top base stealer. This conversation is packed with lessons about resilience, relationships, and leadership. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin Mc...

Stacey Nuveman Deniz is one of the greatest softball players in Team USA history. The three-time Olympian shares the mental skills and strategies she's developed over her illustrious career to win multiple gold medals and build a championship culture as the head coach at San Diego State. In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you'll also hear Stacey talk about: Breathing through pressureHow adversity strengthens teamsEither adapt or get left b...

Can you lead a team to greatness without shouting from the sidelines? NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy proved it’s possible. In this episode, Coach Dungy shares how he built a championship team and transformed the culture of the NFL - all while staying authentically true to his calm, composed leadership style. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also hear Coach Dungy discuss: Challenges of Being a Young LeaderBalancing Grace and AccountabilityR...

"Run It Back" episodes highlight one specific principle shared by a previous guest, and offer you strategies on how to bring them into your arena. Three-time MLB All-Star Evan Longoria shared his thoughts, habits, and strategies that helped him navigate a 16-year career at the highest level back on June 5, 2024. One area the he specifically called out was the importance of having a consistent routine. But, not routine for the sake of routine. Having a purposeful routine that's done with the i...

Legendary soccer coach Becky Burleigh breaks down the leadership playbook she used to build a national championship-winning program from scratch in just four years. She shares how she navigated imposter syndrome while leading teams with members more experienced than her, and discover her counterintuitive strategy of intentionally seeking out failure to accelerate growth and develop a resilient team mindset. You'll also learn about: Leading with influence, not powerCourage is a skill that requ...

NFL coaching legend Jon Gruden and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks deliver an unforgettable conversation packed with insights that resonate far beyond the football field. This episode with ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy and host Derin McMains takes you into the heart of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' legendary 2002-2003 Super Bowl season. From practicing in garages during rainstorms to prepping for the mental toughness needed to play on the road in Philadelphia, Brooks and Coach Gr...

With over two decades of experience coaching elite athletes, Major League Baseball strength coach Nate Shaw shares how trust, service, and consistency are the cornerstones to coaching others through temporary discomfort. He emphasizes the importance of mastering soft skills, like listening, empathy, and adaptability, to build authentic relationships and inspire others to push beyond their own perceived limitations. In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMa...

One of the NFL's best players was caught reading Jim Murphy's book, Inner Excellence, on the sideline in the middle of a playoff game, and the book has been flying off the shelves ever since. But this discussion is not about how much Jim's life has changed since that moment; it's about what you can learn from his Inner Excellence principles so you can live your best life. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, you'll learn ab...

Adam Schaechterle's obsession with development over results has been central to his success. From stepping down as a Division 1 head coach to building a unique, player-focused culture at Pepperdine, Adam's journey highlights that success is not always linear. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Adam offers some actionable lessons on adaptability and overcoming rejection. You'll also hear Adam talk about: Choosing Development ov...

As the first woman to ever climb the 5.15 and V15 difficulty grades, Dr. Michaela Kiersch knows what it's like to chase "impossible" - and succeed. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, Michaela highlights the importance of focusing on her personal potential versus the limitations of others, and how celebrating small successes can sustain motivation. As both a professional rock climber and an occupational therapist, you'll also h...

In this "Run It Back" episode, ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains revisits a powerful conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber from November 8, 2023. Known for his unparalleled career in the NFL, Barber shared the mindset that made him "uncommon," achieving feats no other defensive back in history has matched. The episode highlights Barber’s philosophy: “Don’t be just like that guy, because then you’re only ever going to be as good as that guy.” Instea...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy was established to create new pathways for coaches trying to break into the NFL. Fort Lee High School head football coach Michael Gerst was 1 of 25 to earn a coveted spot in this year's class at the Academy, and then selected as 1 of 5 to return for NFL Training Camp. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, Coach Gerst shares his journey from hustling multiple jobs to keep his coac...

What does it take to push beyond your limits and redefine success? ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy shares how he turned a bootstrapped start-up into a $3+ billion global cybersecurity powerhouse. In this episode with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, he dives into why success has no ceiling, how belief fuels leadership, and the lessons leaders can learn from sports. You'll also hear Murph and Dmac discuss: Capital is not a success metricFocusing on the Gap...

What does it take to transform a struggling organization into a world-class powerhouse? We dive into the story of how the Saracens Rugby Club turned their culture around to achieve unparalleled success. Former player Will Fraser shares insights behind “Black Monday”—a day when 14 players were cut, reshaping the team’s future—and the radical decision-making that laid the foundation for their dynasty. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches, Derin McMains and Dave Maddoc...

Coach Matt Karweck shares his journey of transforming the Colgate men's lacrosse team into a top-15 program by rebuilding its culture around authenticity and his personal core values: grit, growth, and gratitude. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, you'll hear Coach Karweck talk about: Building strengths-based teamsEmbedding values into everyday operationsVulnerability is a leadership superpowerReliaQuest exists to Make S...

At age 14, Seth Pepper had a goal to become an Olympic swimmer - the problem was - he didn't know how to swim. Learn how his incredible journey from YMCA swim classes to the US Olympic trials informs his coaching today, and how he coaches athletes and executives through slumps and plateaus. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, Seth talks about: The Beginner's AdvantageSeparating the Human Being from the Human DoingFailure is Dat...

Unlocking your creativity requires one response when you run up against an obstacle. The problem is - we often choose the easy path of complaining that keeps our creativity on lock down. ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains gives you one strategy on how you can level up your creativity, so you and your team can continue to grow and innovate. "Run It Back" episodes highlight one specific principle shared by a previous guest, and offer you a strategy on how to bring that prin...

ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy made a critical decision in 2012 to pivot when he realized the current strategy was no longer sustainable. In this episode with ReliaQuest's Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, Murph discusses the challenges he faced when he chose to shut down an entire revenue stream. In this conversation, you'll also hear them discuss: "Burn the Boats" strategyRemaining focused on "The problem that we solve."Courage of decisivenessReliaQuest exists to Make S...