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It's not about looking good, it's about being good. It's not what you say, it's what you do that matters most. It's about having the courage to step into your arena and do the work.
ReliaQuest is a global leader in cybersecurity. Their focus on world-class performance continues to give them the edge to make security possible for some of the largest enterprises in the world.
In this podcast that was rated by Inc. Magazine as a Top 5 podcast for Leadership and Wellness, ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling interview world-class performers from the most visible arenas in sports. They discover the specific thoughts and behaviors that helped these performers reach their goals – principles that apply to any world-class performer in business and leadership.
With a combined 35+ years of working in the mental performance field with Olympic, Paralympic and professional athletes, as well as world-class business executives, McMains and Dr. Detling will also share best practices in how you can think a little better so you can perform a little better in any professional or personal pursuit.
You'll be sure to learn invaluable insights that will level up both you and the teams you lead.
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Do Goals Really Matter? with Andy Riise - Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Current NFL Mental Performance coach
As you set out to accomplish big things in 2025, what is your approach to ensuring you have success? Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Current NFL Mental Performance coach Andy Riise joins ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains to discuss how they’ve seen goals impact performance. Both positively and negatively. As each coach shares their experiences, you’ll begin to learn what strategies could work for you going forward.
Here are a few things you'll hear Andy discuss in this conversation:
- Mission-driven approach to chasing success
- How micro goals can drive consistent improvement
- Interplay between passion, purpose, and discipline
ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world.
Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com
SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS:
7:52 – Limitations of SMART goals
14:27 – Micro goal setting
21:43 – Big goals
25:04 – 4 phases of performance
46:00 – Final Question: What were some of the things you were willing to do that others weren’t that has helped you have success up to this point?
Andy Riise LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyriise/
Derin McMains LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662
Dr. Nicole Detling LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/