

No Show Dogs: Powered by ReliaQuest
Derin McMains
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. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Top 5 Podcast for Leadership and Wellness, No Show Dogs ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coach Derin McMains brings you conversations with world-class performers from some of the most visible arenas across sports and enterprises. Each episode uncovers the thoughts, habits, and strategies that fuel success—principles you can apply to leadership and business. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in professional sports as a professional athlete, baseball manager, and now mental performance coach, McMains shares practical tools and insights to help you think better to perform better in any professional or personal pursuit. No Show Dogs is powered by ReliaQuest. ReliaQuest makes security possible for some of the largest enterprises in the world, detecting and containing threats within minutes—anytime, anywhere—with its Agentic AI security operations platform, GreyMatter.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 18min
2024 ReliaQuest Bowl with Brian Kelly - LSU Head Football Coach
At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly joined the "No Show Dogs" podcast to talk about his coaching journey and the leadership principles he follows to drive his program.Here are a few things you'll learn from Coach Kelly in this episode:His evolution as a leader and coachKeys to turning around a teamHow he manages the pressure to win every weekReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains both share their favorite takeaways from Coach Kelly, and discuss how leaders can get a little better learning from his insights. ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and it's company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. Learn more here: https://www.reliaquest.comThe 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl features the LSU Tigers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. The game is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Jan 1, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST. The game will be aired live on ESPN2. Learn more about the ReliaQuest Bowl here: https://www.reliaquestbowl.comDerin McMains LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/Dr. Nicole Detling LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/Coach Brian Kelly Bio: https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/coach/brian-kelly/

Dec 13, 2023 • 23min
2024 ReliaQuest Bowl with Luke Fickell - University of Wisconsin Head Football Coach
At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, University of Wisconsin Head Football Coach Luke Fickell joined the "No Show Dogs" podcast to talk about his coaching journey and the leadership principles he follows to drive his program.Here are a few things you'll learn from Coach Fickell in this episode:His evolution as a leader and coachThe standards of the University of Wisconsin football programHow he manages the pressure to win every weekReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains both share their favorite takeaways from Coach Fickell, and discuss how leaders can get a little better learning from his insights.ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and it's company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. Learn more here: https://www.reliaquest.comThe 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl features the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the LSU Tigers. The game is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Jan 1, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST. The game will be aired live on ESPN2. Learn more about the ReliaQuest Bowl here: https://www.reliaquestbowl.com/Derin McMains LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/Dr. Nicole Detling LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/Coach Luke Fickell Bio: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/luke-fickell/2130

Dec 6, 2023 • 47min
No Quit Mentality with Tammy Barlette - Retired US Air Force Fighter Pilot
"Fail out before you bail out." This is a lesson that retired United States Air Force fighter pilot Tammy Barlette shares in this episode. In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Barlette shares specific strategies that she has used and continues to teach on how to keep going no matter the odds.Tammy Barlette, a US Air Force fighter pilot, retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring she became a professional speaker, founding Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuring female military pilots from around the United States. She is also founder and CEO of Crosscheck, a mental performance training business that focuses on aviation. Tammy served in the US Air Force for over 20 years, flying multiple aircraft, to include the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating more than 3000 total flying hours and over 1500 hours of combat support time assisting and protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is also a graduate of the prestigious US Air Force Weapons School and has a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry.ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and it's company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. Learn more here: https://www.reliaquest.comTammy Barlette LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammybarlette/Dr. Nicole Detling LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/Derin McMains LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/

Nov 22, 2023 • 48min
The Value of Play with Kevin Carroll - Author, Instigator of Inspiration, and Creative Catalyst
How does "play" improve performance and well-being? That's what Kevin Carroll passionately talks about in this episode. Kevin says, "Play is serious business." And in this episode with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, he breaks down the science behind play and performance and how to bring more play into your life and workplace.Kevin is the author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. Kevin has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others. Kevin was named by SUCCESS magazine as one of 19 “SEERS – changing the world!”ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and it's company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. http://www.reliaquest.comDerin McMains LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/Nicole Detling LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/Kevin Carroll's website: https://kckatalyst.com/

Nov 8, 2023 • 52min
Uncommon with Rondé Barber - NFL Hall of Fame Cornerback with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In this conversation with ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy and Mental Performance Coach Derin McMains, NFL Hall of Fame Cornerback Rondé Barber discusses his mindset that he relied on that helped him become arguably the greatest cornerback in NFL history. He talks about:How it felt to get the call that he was inducted into the Hall of FameUsing his performance from the NFL Combine as fuelHis mindset that changed the standard at the cornerback positionBarber spent his entire 16-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected to 5 Pro Bowls, 3 First Team All-Pro Selections, 2 Second Team All-Pro Selections, and was selected to the NFL's 2000's All-Decade Team. He is the only member in NFL history to be a part of the 45/25 club (45+ interceptions/25+ sacks). He also holds the record for most consecutive starts by a defensive back. After the 2002 season, he won Super Bowl XXXVII against the Oakland Raiders. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2023.ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and it's company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. http://www.reliaquest.comBrian Murphy's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmurphyreliaquest/Derin McMains LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/

Oct 25, 2023 • 32min
Blueprint to Build a World-Class Team with Derrick Brooks - NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Hall of Fame NFL Linebacker Derrick Brooks breaks down what it means to not only be a part of a team, but how to maximize that team's potential. He talks about: Building trustValue of effortWhat it takes to achieveHow to consistently chase moreDerrick Brooks was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, where he remained to play his entire 14-season professional career. He’s widely considered one of the best linebackers in NFL history. An 11-time Pro Bowl selection and nine-time All-Pro, Brooks was named AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2002, and earned a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in that same year.Derrick is currently serving as an appeals officer for the National Football League, as well as, the Executive Vice President of Corporate and Community Development at the Amalie Arena. He also served on the Super Bowl Host Committee of Super Bowl 55.Derrick has arguably had more impact away from the field. He has received numerous community awards in Tampa, Florida for his work and dedication to the community such as: 2007 Citizen of the year from the Tampa Sports Club 2014 Lee Roy Selmon Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tampa Sports Commission2014 Community Hero Award from the Tampa Bay Lightning2014 Community Champion Award from the Boys and Girls Clubs 2021 WrestleMania 37 Community Champion Award. Derrick was appointed by to the board of trustees of Florida State University by Governor Jeb Bush in 2003, where he occupied a seat until 2011. He has also served on the Florida Department of Education Foundation, St. Leo’s University and Brooks-DeBartolo Charities, Inc. In 2007, he was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist as the Chairman for the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness – helping to eliminate the problem of childhood obesity in the State of Florida. By partnering with the DeBartolo Family, he was able to realize a lifelong dream with the opening of the very first traditional charter high school in the Tampa Bay area – Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School.ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and its company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. http://www.reliaquest.com

Oct 11, 2023 • 54min
World-Class Intentionality with Dr. Duncan French - UFC Performance Institute, Vice President of Performance
Vice President of Performance Dr. Duncan French has helped build the culture and standards at the UFC Performance Institute to become the premiere place to train and develop the best fighters in the world. In this episode, you'll hear clips from Duncan's conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains. You'll hear him discuss:Maintaining high standards across multiple locations throughout the worldEstablishing trustManaging emotions with simplicityGlobally recognized as a leading expert in high performance sport, Duncan has 25 years of experience working with athletes from over 40 different professional and Olympic sports. Presently at UFC, he's responsible for directing high performance services to 650 UFC fighters globally, as well as managing three state-of-the-art high performance facilitates in Las Vegas and Shanghai, with Mexico City opening in 2023. Prior to joining the UFC, Duncan was the Director of Performance Sciences and the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports at the University of Notre Dame. Before residing in the USA, Duncan was a Technical Lead for Strength & Conditioning at the English Institute of Sport. He has supported three Olympic cycles and has been the national lead for Strength and Conditioning to both the Great Britain Basketball Team and Great Britain Taekwondo. Duncan is the former Head of Strength & Conditioning at Newcastle United FC in the English Premier League. As a Strength and Conditioning Coach Duncan has coached Olympic, World Championship, and Commonwealth Games medalists, as well as world-record holders. As a researcher, Duncan has authored or co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and nine book chapters and is the coeditor for the NSCA Essentials of Sport Science textbook. He was the chairman of the UK Strength & Conditioning Association from 2011-13 and received an Honorary Fellowship in 2014 for his services to the strength and conditioning industry.ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and its company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. http://www.reliaquest.comDr. Duncan French LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-french-phd-a41bb9122/Dr. Nicole Detling LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/Derin McMains LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/

Oct 4, 2023 • 50min
The Value of Failure with Ceci Craft - Philadelphia Phillies, Director of Mental Performance, Life Skills, and Education
Failure has value. Not only has Ceci discovered this in her own life, but she teaches that to some of the best baseball players in the world. In this episode, you'll hear clips from Ceci's live interview with ReliaQuest mental performance coach, Dr. Nicole Detling. She discusses:Finding value in mistakes and failureFocusing on one thing at a timeImportance of routinesCeci Craft is the Director of Mental Performance, Life Skills and Education for the Philadelphia Phillies. She received her B.A. from Bates College in Maine where she captained the women’s soccer team in 2005. She then went on to attend the University of Wales, Bangor, one of the premier Sports Science institutions in Britain. At Bangor she received her MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science. Ceci’s work at the University of Wales, Bangor focused mostly on Transformational Leadership Behaviors and its effects on role function within a team. Ceci has spent a combined 8 seasons as a mental performance coach in Major League Baseball. She spent her first 6 seasons with the Cleveland Guardians and the past two seasons coaching the Phillies. As a mental performance coach Ceci assisted players and staff at the Major League level of the organization in the continued development and integration of programs and services that enhance performance and mental and emotional development. She also has recently taken on directing the Life Skills and Education Program supporting Phillies players in learning English, completing high school and having basic life skills to compete both in the Dominican Republic and the United States.Ceci previously worked for the United States Army for a combined 7 years from 2008-14, 2019-2021 working for the Special Warfare Center and School, primarily with Special Forces soldiers, and was the “Head of Performance” for the Special Operations Cognitive Enhancement Program (SOCEP), and went on to direct the program.ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and its company mindset -- getting a little better every day. http://www.reliaquest.comCeci Craft LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-clark-craft-a6479170/Dr. Nicole Detling LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/Derin McMains LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/

Sep 20, 2023 • 43min
Mindset with Brian Murphy: Evolving as a Leader
From leading a team of two in Tampa in 2007 to now leading over 1000+ teammates across 6 different operating centers in 4 different countries, ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy has had to evolve as a leader to continue to be effective.In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, Brian shares his hard-earned wisdom on how he has evolved. You'll specifically hear about:Communication is a two-way streetBuilding out your leadership teamOwning mistakesCompartmentalizationReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and its company mindset -- getting a little better every day. http://www.reliaquest.comBrian Murphy LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmurphyreliaquest/Derin McMains LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662/

Sep 6, 2023 • 37min
Champion-Level Standards with Deanna Gumpf - University of Notre Dame Head Softball Coach
In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, University of Notre Dame Head Softball Coach Deanna Gumpf discusses:Establishing a team's identityBringing your culture's core values to lifeAccountability and having hard conversationsCoach Deanna Gumpf is one of the most decorated coaches in the history of Notre Dame athletics. Entering her 23rd season as leader of the program, she continues to ascend the ladder as one of the nation’s premier head coaches. Under her guidance the Irish have qualified for the NCAA Regionals post-season tournament every season she’s been at the helm, a streak of 24-consecutive seasons. Her 855 total career wins ranks her first for most wins all-time as a head coach at the University of Notre Dame.Her accomplishments away from the field are equally as impressive. Each year the university awards a varsity athletics team that exhibits excellence in community service the Notre Dame Trophy Award. Her softball team has won that award in 7 of the last 8 years – thanks primarily to the success of the program’s Strikeout Cancer initiative.ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company focused on high performance. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its technology and its company mindset -- getting a little bit better every day. http://www.reliaquest.com


