Ep.262 | Jesse Bradley | The Best Time to Live is Now

How much hope would you have if you were facing a life-threatening illness? This is what former pro soccer athlete and Dartmouth standout, Jesse Bradley, faced at one point of his life. One minute he was living his childhood dream of playing professional soccer, the next minute he was fighting for his life. On today’s […]
Ep.261 | 5 Minute Drill | The Overlooked Necessity of Peak Performance

“But, J.R., I just have to get through this project, then I could…” “I just need to finish this quarter, then I could…” “I just need to get the starting spot, then I could…” “…Sleep a little more…” “…Take more breaks…” “…Go on vacation.” I’ve heard it all. For some reason, we get how recovery […]
Ep.260 | Brett Bartholomew | Treat Communication Like Gravity

I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with highly sought-after international consultant, mentor, and best-selling author, Brett Bartholomew. Brett candidly shares his personal journey of struggle and recovery, emphasizing the importance of conscious coaching, clear communication, and recognizing that life will always throw curveballs at us. Our conversation digs into the complexities of […]
Ep.259 | 5 Minute Drill | Protect Yourself and Your Money from Opinions

There’s a key distinction between opinions, wisdom, and advice (gosh, I wish I would’ve learned this 20 years ago. I know I would’ve made a lot more sound decisions, especially around money). In today’s 5-Minute Drill, I’m going to help you see the difference between them, as well as share a strategy for helping you […]
Ep.258 | Michele Cushatt | Finding Peace When All You Feel Is Pressure

On a scale from 1 to 10, how much peace do you have in your life and career right now? (10 = total peace, 1 = minimal, if any) I’m asking because I look at the conversations and headlines around social media these days and I’m seeing a LACK of peace. Even in the conversations […]
Ep.257 | 5 Minute Drill | Trust Yourself

You have access to expert advice for every area of your life. Never has getting access to wisdom been easier thanks to Google and YouTube. But what are you doing with that wisdom? If you’re like most human beings, you struggle sometimes with acting on the knowledge and experience you’ve gained. Am I right? So, […]
Ep.256 | Anthony Trucks | How to Upgrade the Way You Operate to Elevate Your Career, Game, and Life

It took me 35 years to realize that my logic around mindset and what version of me showed up to high stakes games, meetings, and moments was flat out WRONG. This week’s Guest on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show leans right into this discussion with me. I’m on the mic with foster kid […]
Ep.255 | 5 Minute Drill | Keep Complacency Away From Your Clarity

We can have all the clarity in the world, but if we don’t act on it, there’s no coming through…whether it’s in the clutch or not. In today’s 5 Minute Drill, I share the third ingredient in my Clutch Recipe™. It’s all about STRATEGY. Eventually, you have to shift from AWARENESS to EXECUTION if you […]
Ep.254 | Rachel Llanes | Romantic Intelligence and Its Impact on Your Performance

Your relationship has a bigger impact on your performance than you think. You can have all the training and preparation you need to have a great game, meeting, practice, or day, but if your relationship is off… You can’t be ON your best game. So, how can we enhance and protect our closest relationships so […]
Ep.253 | 5 Minute Drill | Clarify Your Now to Catapult to Your Next

In my personal and professional journey, and walking side-by-side with elite pro and executive athletes, one thing continues to hold true… When you rush into things without intention, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Or regret. In today’s 5 Minute Drill, I share the second ingredient in my Clutch Recipe™. It’s all about getting you […]