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Mia Manganello Kilburg is an Olympic bronze medalist in long-track speed skating for Team USA.At 13, she moved Salt Lake City, UT to begin on-ice training for her dream of one-day becoming an Olympic medalist. While training there for 7 years, she earned a spot on several Junior and Senior World Cup and World Championship teams, as well as, competed in two Olympic trials. After the 2010 Olympic trials, she decided to retire. She took one year completely off from any competitive activities before picking up road cycling. Over the next five years, she raced on the National circuit, finding herself the team sprinter and winning a few green (sprinter) jerseys at stage races. In 2016, she stepped back on the ice and re-found her original love for the sport of speed skating. That's when she knew she "had more to give". Mia then became the national record holder in the 3000m; subsequently making the 2018 Winter Olympic team and ultimately, winning a bronze medal in the team pursuit event. She also made the 2020 Olympic team, where she finished 4th in the Mass Start event. She is currently training for the 2026 Winter Olympics with the US National Teams in Kearns, UT.  In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains,  Mia talks about:Power of perspectiveLetting go of egoHow the willingness to "sacrifice the moment for your ultimate goal" can lead you to uncovering your unrealized potential.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

Tampa Bay Lightning Mental Performance Coach Dr. Ryan Hamilton has spent over 8 years with the team. During his tenure, the Lightning have won 2 Stanley Cups and been to the Stanley Cup Finals 3 times. But champions are never free from challenges. After a record breaking 2018-2019 regular season, the Lightning were upset in the first round of the playoffs. Dr. Hamilton shares his insights and lessons on bouncing back from heartbreaking defeats, winning a title, and repeating as champions.In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, Dr. Hamilton discusses:Lessons learned from the Lightning's surprising exit from the playoffs after their record-breaking regular season in 2018-2019Winning the Stanley Cup "in a bubble" during the pandemic of 2020Challenges of repeating as Stanley Cup Champions in 2021ReliaQuest 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

Brian Murphy, Founder and CEO of ReliaQuest, dives into the powerful 'No Show Dogs' philosophy alongside mental performance coach Derin McMains. They explore how humility and the willingness to fail are crucial for personal growth. Brian shares a hilarious yet challenging triathlon experience, emphasizing the importance of resilience, even in chaotic moments. The duo discusses forging mental strength, the significance of community support, and the entrepreneurial parallels to overcoming obstacles during tough times like the Great Recession.

Bo Hanson is a 4-time Olympian and 3-time medalist in rowing for Team Australia. In 1992, at the age of 18, Bo Hanson's first appearance saw him become Australia's youngest rower to compete at the Olympic Games. Utilizing personal experiences from these Olympic appearances combined with his training and development qualifications, Bo founded Athlete Assessments with a vision to enable athletes, coaches, and sporting organizations to achieve peak performance through the world's first sport-specific DISC Behavioral Profiling tool. Now, 15 years later, Bo has worked with more than 200,000 individuals and sporting organizations across the world, spanning over 40 different sports. Continuing his passion for development and education, Bo continues to work closely with coaches, athletes, and sport administrators, as well as business leaders, building behavioral awareness through various development programs. His ability to improve coaching strategies and performance is measured through the success of his clients, with results of over 21 National Championships, Olympic medals, and Pro team Premierships. Long-standing working relationships, and consistent high-quality feedback from his clients is a testimony to his ability to understand, connect, design, and deliver exceptional work.In this episode, Bo discusses the importance of accountability, adaptability, and communication for success in any performance. Getting your team to pull in the right direction with precise rhythm and timing is necessary for high level performance.

Gabriel Alvarez has taken the unconventional path to his current role with the San Francisco Giants. He began his career with the Giants in 2007 as the Clubhouse Manager for their High-A minor league affiliate in San Jose, California. By being intentional in his daily approach to be a cultural asset beyond his role, he has continued to make an impact in whatever role the Giants trust him in.In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coaches, Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Gabriel talks about:It's not what you do but how you do it that matters most.Always learning and improving is what ultimately creates opportunities.Learning from others in your organization can give you insight on how to better serve your teammates.

Scott Garlick is Managing Principal for Cushman & Wakefield’s Tampa Bay office.In this role, Scott has direct oversight of nearly 200 professionals and all aspects of the firm’s business in the Tampa Bay market, which encompasses the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA and beyond. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2007, Scott spent 12 years playing professional soccer in the United States and abroad. His accomplishments include MLS Cup Championships and All-Star designations, and he played for such teams as DC United and Real Salt Lake, among others.In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coaches, Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Scott talks about how his journey to becoming a professional soccer player has shaped his approach to business. He discusses turning challenges into strengths, switching career industries, and taking the path less traveled.This conversation touches on:"Walk on" MentalitySkill TransferTurning Challenges into Strengths

Over the past 18 years, Joshua Lifrak has worked with elite athletes and corporate leaders to help them perform at their highest levels. Currently the Director of Performance and Coaching for Limitless Minds, Lifrak also served as the Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Chicago Cubs from 2014-2019. While there, he helped them win their first World Series in 108 years.In this conversation with ReliaQuest Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Lifrak discusses how he has utilized his mental skills to help him have success. He specifically shares how he used them to navigate through career transitions, and how he helped teach the Cubs staff and players the mental skills necessary to win a championship.This conversation touches on:Self-talk and ConfidencePutting Ego AsideChallenges of Having Success

Ownership, and transfer of ownership, are essential for any entrepreneur and business leader that’s attempting to successfully scale their team. In a conversation with Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy discusses strategies around effectively transferring ownership to scale a business. This discussion hits on:Setting Clear Expectations   Transferring Ownership to an Internal Hire versus an Outside Hire Framework for Recognizing Transfer of Ownership

Lia Coryell is a proud American and Army veteran. She holds the titles of World Champion, 2x Team USA Paralympian, National Champion in both indoor and outdoor, Continental Champion, and Pan American Champion in the W1 Para Archery Class. Lia is the first and only competitive female in the United States in the W1 class due to Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.In addition to hearing her story, listeners will learn about:Building resilience through rebellionChoosing to be part of the solutionHow to make the world better by not accepting the status quoLia’s story is captivating and filled with wisdom that can be applied to anyone when going through adversity. She has made American and World history by challenging stereotypes and defying limited expectations.

"Afraid to lose, can't win" is not simply a cliche - it's an approach and a check and balance. In a conversation with Mental Performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy discusses what "Afraid to lose, can't win" means to him and how it has shown up in his life and career. This discussion hits on:The balance between fearless and fearfulThe difference of approach between founder and CEOAsking yourself the right questions to drive awarenessThe importance of support