The High Performance Zone
Welcome to The High-Performance Zone, where we dive deep into the secrets of achieving unparalleled success and peak performance. I’m John “Gucci” Foley, your host. As a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, global keynote speaker, and founder of the Glad To Be Here® foundation, I’m here to share insights that can transform your life and business.
In The High-Performance Zone, we cover everything from business strategies and team dynamics to personal growth and relationship building. Discover how to become the Blue Angels of your industry by embracing the principles of excellence, trust, and resilience that drive the world’s top performers. Learn how the best get better and how you can apply these lessons to elevate your own performance.
Join me as we explore the Glad To Be Here® mindset, a powerful philosophy that fosters gratitude, positivity, and relentless improvement. Get ready to elevate your mindset, ignite your passion, and soar to new heights. Because in The High-Performance Zone, we don’t just aim for success—we achieve it, fearlessly.
Glad to be here. Let’s get started! 🚀
Episodes
145 episodes
Healing Heroes: How Top Gun Pilot Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley is Fighting Veteran Suicide
In today’s episode, John welcomes Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, a former Navy F/A-18 fighter pilot, Wall Street entrepreneur, and the visionary founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation. A man of diverse talents and profound experiences, Whiz has no...
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The Power of Nonverbal Communication with Former FBI Agent Joe Navarro
In this episode, John speaks with Joe Navarro, a former FBI agent and supervisor renowned for his expertise in nonverbal communication and body language. Joe shares valuable insights from his extensive career, shedding light on how nonverbal cu...
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The Authentic Edge: How to Show Up as Your True Self and Thrive with Lair Torrent
In today’s episode, John is joined by Lair Torrent, a highly respected holistic therapist, speaker, and author whose work has been featured on NPR, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. As an expert in both relationships and high-performance p...
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Director of the Blue Angels IMAX Film, Paul Crowder, Reveals the Secret Behind the Blue Angels’ Mastery: Trust, Planning, and the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
In this episode of The High Performance Zone, John is joined by Paul Crowder, the director behind the IMAX film “The Blue Angels,” and Navy journalist and photographer Alan D. Herrera. They dive into the intense and meticulous process of captur...
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High-Flying Heroes: The Behind the Scenes Story of the Blue Angels IMAX Film with Greg “Boss” Wooldridge & Rob “Sticks” Stone
In this electrifying episode of the High Performance Zone, Gucci dives into an inspiring conversation with the executive producers of the new IMAX film, “The Blue Angels,” Greg “Boss” Wooldridge and Rob "Sticks" Stone. Greg, a three-time leader...
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What does every TOP PERFORMER in any field say their key to success is? BE ON YOUR OWN SIDE NO MATTER WHAT with Giovanni “LION” Dienstmann a self-discipline coach and meditation expert.
Gucci chats with Giovanni ‘The Lion’ Dienstmann about self-discipline, self-mastery, and creating a fulfilling life. Giovanni is a self-discipline coach and meditation teacher who champions the virtues of determination, integrity, courage...
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4 Keys to Work Your Game: Mindset, Strategy, Accountability and Execution! Apply This Roadmap in Reverse in Business & Life! Dre “All Day” Baldwin, Former 9-Year Professional Basketball Player & CEO of Work on Your Game Inc.
In this episode of the High-Performance Zone Podcast, Gucci’s guest is Dre Baldwin, the founder and CEO of Work On Your Game. Dre was born and raised in Philadelphia, played professional basketball in Lithuania, and transitioned into an entrepr...
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What does a THINK BOX & PLAY BOX have in common with a PGA Tour Caddy and Blue Angel Pilot? Time to GET ROUND 2 IT with Russ "COBRA" Holden Founder of Inspiring Warrior Golf
Russ Holder is a golf professional, a former caddy for Bernhard Langer, and the founder and CEO of Caddy For A Cure. As the son of a pilot and an ardent fan of the Blue Angels, Russ ran the golf tournament for the Blue Angels Foundation for sev...
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Are you HITTING THE WALL? Let’s take a skydive on ELIMINATING LIMITING BELIEFS that are holding you back with co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, Shelly Lefkoe
Shelly Lefkoe is the co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute and a world-renowned expert in teaching people how to eliminate their limiting beliefs. Shelly specializes in setting her clients free from the psychological constraints that prevent them ...
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Episode 135
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What Does a Level V (Highest Level) Anger Management Specialist Do? Meet Dr. Christian Conte AKA “Doc” Who Is One of Only a Handful of Anger Specialists Sharing His 7 Fundamental Components of Meeting People Where They Are in Life!
Dr. Christian Conte is a leading emotional and anger management expert who often works with prisoners, prison officers, and high-performance sports teams. Christian is passionate about helping people gain control over their emotions, and his bo...
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Episode 134
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"The Idea of People OR Profit Is a Complete False Narrative” - Learn How to Make Both People & Profit Thrive With Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners
Jessica Kriegel is a Workplace Culture Expert, the creator of The Culture Equation, and Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners. Jessica knows that culture drives results, and through her tried and tested tools and strategies, ...
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“EXCELLENCE IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE" - Catherine Hernandez-Blades - EMMY Winner, PR News Hall of Famer, Forbes Top 50 Most Influential Global CMO's, and 3X Fortune 500 CMO named to Latino Leaders’ Latina 100
Today's Best of Episode features Catherine Hernandez-Blades. Catherine is an award-winning CMO and PR News Hall of Famer who is currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at SAIC. With over 25 years of experience in sen...
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Episode 132
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Best of Episode: What Death Can Teach Us About How To Live With Rabbi Steve Leder - Twice named in Newsweek Magazine's list of the ten most influential rabbis in America!
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 ...
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Episode 131
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Best of Episode: Join my guest Dr. Gillian "HAPPY" Mandich, a Happiness expert helping us all SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENSE OF AWE!
In today's Best of Episode, we feature Dr. Gillian Mandich. Dr. Gillian is a happiness researcher, public speaker, and the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research. Gillian believes that happiness is a practic...
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MOLLY FLETCHER is a trailblazer in every sense of the word—hailed as “the female Jerry Maguire” by CNN and now a CEO, keynote speaker and author, she shares unconventional techniques - Secrets of a Champion Mindset! Enjoy
In this week's Best of Episode, we welcome Molly Fletcher. Molly is a keynote speaker and former top sports agent who has represented over 300 high-performing athletes, coaches, and broadcasters. She’s also the author of several best-sell...
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Episode 130
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Best of Episode: Dr. Bill Howatt - President & Founder of Howatt HR Consulting, One of Canada’s Top Experts in Workplace Psychological Health & Safety! “I Am Good Enough as I Am Today”
In this week's Best of Episode, we welcome Dr. Bill Howatt. Bill is an expert in mental fitness and psychological safety in the workplace who specializes in helping employers create positive workplaces where employees feel included, valued, and...
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Episode 129
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"CAN'T COULDN'T DO IT, COULD DO IT ALL" Unrobe yourself emotionally allowing the need to be way out of balance in all the right places with Aaron “BIG A” Walker - Professional Life & Business Coach | Mastermind Groups | A View From The Top!
Aaron ‘Big A’ Walker is the founder of View from the Top and creator of the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind. Aaron is a serial entrepreneur turned mentor and coach with over four decades of business experience. As a self-made man, he motivates ot...
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Dr. Chris Honey aka "HONEY" - Neurosurgeon at Vancouver General Hospital + Head of the Division of Neurosurgery whose passion is performing surgery beautifully by listening to his patients! Listen to how much a brain surgeon & aviator have in common
Dr. Chris Honey is the Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at the University of British Columbia. As well as being a distinguished surgeon and educator, Dr. Chris is also the Neurological Director of the Canadian Football League Players Associat...
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Episode 127
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Celebrating Black History Month: Live Life Without Limits with Gold Glove Winner, A.J. Andrews
Today we’re honouring Black History Month by re-releasing our episode with A.J. Andrews. A.J. is a professional softball player, TV sports analyst, and the first woman to receive the prestigious Rawlings Gold Glove Award. She is also an entrepr...
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Episode 126
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Best of Episode: Employee Engagement with "The Undercover Millennial" Clint Pulver
In this week's Best of Episode, we welcome Clint Pulver. Clint is an Emmy Award-winning, motivational keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. Clint was known for years as “The Undercover Millennial”, a project that...
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Episode 125
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Best of Episode: The Six Perfections - Steps to Radically Transform Your World With Geshe Michael Roach
In today's Best of Episode, we feature Geshe Michael Roach. Geshe is the first American to have been awarded the degree of Geshe, or Master of Buddhism, after more than 20 years of study in Tibetan monasteries. He has used this training t...
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Episode 124
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Stephen "NAVIGATOR" Sacks | FUCKED UP NIGHTS - How we can learn from our own FUCK UPS. Find your baptism of fire of self & situational awareness, stop doing what you don't love and start doing what you do love with Stephen Sacks, Founder of Funding Nav
Stephen Sacks is the founder of Funding Nav, an organization that helps ambitious businesses raise funds, scale, and become more profitable. As well as being the author of Reboot Your Business and The Intelligent Investor’s Handbook, Stephen is...
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Episode 123
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REVERSE YOUR ENERGY - Hang upside down, dance while you cook, get your body moving, and have a conversation with a stranger with Dr. Carmen BLADES Terzic, Professor of Physical Medicine & Director of Cardiac Rehab Clinic for Mayo Clinic
Dr. Carmen Terzic is a former Olympic fencer and the Director of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic. Carmen’s mission is to help people recover from heart attacks and surgery by encouraging them to exercise and adopt healthier lif...
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Episode 122
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Best of Episode: Next Level Leadership from a ex Navy Seal and FBI special agent With Errol Doebler
In today's Best of Episode, we feature Errol Doebler. Errol is a former Navy SEAL, an entrepreneur and an expert in what it takes to become a next level leader. Errol is one of the few people in the world who has had the distinction of se...
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Episode 121
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Best of Episode: What Death Can Teach Us About How To Live With Rabbi Steve Leder
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 ...
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