Coming Up Clutch with J.R. Helping Pro and Executive Athletes maximize their success and significance

James "J.R." Reid

James "J.R." Reid goes behind the scenes with the elite of the elite and shares strategies to help you thrive under intense pressure and come up clutch more often. Discover how you can master your mind, relationships, and money to ensure they're an asset during your pursuit of greatness instead of a liability. Since 2005, J.R. has been a trusted coach, mentor, and advisor to the world's top athletes, public figures, and executives and is considered one of the "Navy Seals of Life Coaching." Coming Up Clutch™ is a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and solo shows from J.R. that will energize and empower you to show up differently, compete more confidently, and live with more energy. If you're relentless about becoming world-class, you won't want to miss the gold that comes from these episodes. Hit subscribe and get ready to unlock the beast inside.

  1. 2d ago

    Scott Mann & Chris White | Own Every Room: How Elite Leaders Influence Anyone, Anywhere

    Before Scott Mann walks into any high-stakes conversation…a negotiation with the Taliban, a pitch to a skeptical investor, a hard conversation with someone he loves… he asks himself three questions. Not a script. Not a tactic. Three questions that determine whether the person across from him actually trusts what comes out of his mouth next. Most people skip straight to what they're going to say. Scott and his guest, Chris White, will tell you that's the mistake. Influence isn't won in the words. It's won before you ever open your mouth. That's why I brought both of these guys back on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. Scott is a retired Green Beret who spent decades building trust in combat zones, where influence was the difference between life and death. Chris is a serial entrepreneur and business coach who's watched hundreds of deals die in the room…not from a bad pitch, but from a missing connection. This conversation gets into what actually makes someone trust you, why most leaders are working twice as hard for half the impact, and the discipline both these men say is non-negotiable before you ever try to influence anyone else. In this episode, you'll hear: The three questions Scott runs through before every high-stakes conversation Why real leadership starts with reconnecting with yourself, not managing your image The role of storySELLING in building trust, influence, and business growth The #1 shift that changes how people respond to you almost instantly KEY QUOTES "We follow leaders who are relatable to our pain and relevant to our goals." - Scott Mann "Turn your phone off and ask better questions. Go deeper." - Chris White CONNECT WITH SCOTT Scott's Linktree to all social profiles, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/rooftop_leadership Websites: https://scottmann.com/ https://rooftopleadership.com/ http://theheroesjourney.org/  https://lastoutplay.com/  https://operationpineappleexpress.com/ https://operelief.org/ TEDx Talks: The Generosity of Scars: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM Rooftop Leadership: https://youtu.be/M78sDuehUnk Surrounded on Purpose: https://youtu.be/61eEC1-L6RI CONNECT WITH CHRIS Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-chris-white/ Website: https://www.coachchris.io/ NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/scott-mann-chris-white-cuc Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

  2. Aug 12

    5 Minute Drill | Play the Owner, Not the Victim

    You ever catch yourself thinking… "Why does this keep happening to me?" "I've done everything right, so why do things keep going wrong?" That's not just frustration. That's not just a bad attitude. That's the victim mentality and it's robbing you of your greatness. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. breaks down why the victim mentality isn't an attitude problem and gives you a simple 3-step strategy to flip the script for good. He shares the story of a conversation with a close friend mid-crisis…business tanking, marriage strained, health slipping…and the moment J.R. called him out mid-rant for playing the victim. He also goes back to his own college baseball days at the University of Iowa, where he started ahead of more talented teammates…not because he had more skill, but because he owned his adversity instead of waiting for things to go his way. This episode is about one powerful truth: You're not stuck. You're just forgetting who you are…and what you're truly capable of. So stop asking "why is this happening to me?" and start asking what it's preparing you for. In this episode, you'll hear: Why the victim mentality is an identity issue, not just an attitude problem. The story of J.R.'s conversation with a friend in crisis, and the moment he called him out for playing the victim. J.R.'s own story of walking onto a stacked D1 baseball roster and starting ahead of more talented teammates. What neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman says about framing stress as a challenge, and how it changes your brain chemistry. Dr. Carol Dweck's research on growth mindset, and why it predicts resilience and performance. The story of Joseph in Genesis, betrayed and forgotten, who owned his process and was elevated by God. Romans 5:3-4 and why suffering isn't punishment…it's preparation. The Owner's Lens™, a 3-question Drill to reclaim agency and identity in any adversity. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Spot the difference between an attitude problem and an identity problem. Reframe adversity as fuel instead of evidence against you. Use the Owner's Lens™ to shift from Perspective to Power to Posture in real time. Refuse to let hard things own you… and start owning them instead. Show up with more resilience and ownership in your career, leadership, and home. KEY QUOTES "When you know you're a warrior in training who is owning the adversity — that adversity becomes your fuel." - J.R. "Pain is part of your process. It's not punishment — it's preparation." - J.R. "It's about refusing to let the hard things own you. It's you owning them! That's the shift." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode370  Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

  3. Aug 5

    John Gallagher | Unlock the Uncommon Leader Within You

    You're hitting every number, checking every box, stacking win after win. So why does it still feel like you're one mistake away from being exposed? That voice in your head keeps whispering the same lies: "You got lucky."  "You don't actually belong here."  "It's only a matter of time before they see through you." That's Imposter Syndrome talking. And it never works alone…shame is always riding shotgun. These two don't care about your résumé or your results. They specialize in one thing: convincing high-capacity people they're frauds, even while everyone around them is taking notes. Left unchecked, they'll quietly drain your peace and stop your momentum cold. That's exactly why I sat down with John Gallagher, Founder of Growing Champions. John spends his days inside the minds of Fortune 500 executives and elite performers…the ones who look like they have it all together, but are privately wrestling with the same internal battles you are. This isn't a polished, surface-level conversation. It's honest, it's direct, and it's exactly what a lot of you need to hear right now. In this episode, you'll hear: A 3-step framework for breaking out of your head and into decisive action Why even high performers hit walls of self-doubt (and how to push through) How to confront shame head-on and take back the narrative it's written for you The everyday structure that keeps faith, family, fitness, and finances all moving forward together KEY QUOTES "Excellence only happens on purpose... If we haven't put the structure and process or disciplines in place, success will fall backward." - John Gallagher "Diluted focus will lead us to diluted results." - John Gallagher (quoting Rory Vaden) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website: https://coachjohngallagher.com/ Podcast: https://coachjohngallagher.com/podcast/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjohngallagher/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngallagher/ NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/john-gallagher-cuc Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

  4. Jul 29

    5 Minute Drill | Stop Self-Doubt In Its Tracks

    You ever catch yourself thinking… "Am I good enough for this?"  "Can I really pull this off?"  "Can I come through when it matters?" That's not honesty. That's a lie about who's actually in control. And it might be the very thing standing between you and the freedom you're searching for. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. breaks down why self-doubt isn't a confidence problem and gives you a simple 3-step strategy to flip the script for good. He shares the story of a private session with one of his MLB clients…a guy mid-season with sliding stats and spiraling confidence…and the one piece of truth J.R. told him that flipped his entire season. This episode is about one powerful truth: You're not lacking ability. You're lacking faith in the One who gave it to you. So stop trying to control the outcome. Start managing what God already gave you to steward. In this episode, you'll hear: Why self-doubt isn't just a mindset issue, it's a faith issue. The story of J.R.'s private session with an MLB client mid-slump, and the truth that flipped his season. Gideon's story in Judges 6, and how God called him despite his doubt, not because of his confidence. Why God stripped away Gideon's need for control before leading him into victory. The difference between control and management, and why that distinction unlocks freedom. The science behind the 3-step Drill, including metacognition and the psychological flexibility research J.R.'s guests Dr. Adam Wright and Dr. Nick Holton have discussed on the show. The most common mistake high-capacity men make when doubt creeps in, and why chasing full control only feeds it. The 3-step Drill to move from self-doubt to unshakable conviction. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Spot the difference between doubting your ability and doubting God's calling. Replace the trap of control with the freedom of stewardship. Use the 3-step Drill to move from doubt to declaration in real time. Speak truth over your circumstances instead of letting doubt drive your decisions. Show up with more faith and freedom in your career, leadership, and home. KEY QUOTES "When you doubt your abilities… you're actually doubting the ONE who gave you those abilities." - J.R. "If you're putting in the work… If you're stewarding the gifts and talents and abilities God gave you… Then doubting yourself isn't a humility issue. It's a faith issue." - J.R. "Control is about ownership. Management is about stewardship. And last I checked, we're called to be stewards, not saviors." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode368  Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

  5. Jul 22

    Tim Lupinacci | Leadership Doesn't Require a Title

    You don't need a title to lead. You need a decision. I used to think leadership was something you "got"… a promotion, a corner office, a name on the door. Then I sat down with a guy who built his from nothing. Tim Lupinacci is the CEO of Baker Donelson, a Top 100 U.S. law firm, and the author of Everybody Leads. But before any of that, he was just a guy who decided to show up better… one car ride, one conversation, one small commitment at a time. Today he's leading 1,300+ people and pouring into underserved communities through his nonprofit work. On this episode, he breaks down exactly how that happened…and how it can happen for you too. In this episode, you'll hear: Why your title has nothing to do with whether you're actually leading The myth of "work-life balance" (and what to chase instead) What courageous leadership actually costs How Tim turned around a $500M firm…and finally wrote the book he kept putting off KEY QUOTES "Everybody's a leader." - Tim Lupinacci "Waters never part until your feet get wet… You have to take that step and believe in yourself." - Tim Lupinacci "Work-life integration isn't about balance. It's about harmony." - Tim Lupinacci "Courageous leadership is being confident, out front, unshakable, resilient, adaptable, having a growth mindset, and encouraging others." - Tim Lupinacci CONNECT WITH TIM Book: Everybody Leads (USE code TIMLEADS for a discount) Website (Baker Donelson): https://bakerdonelson.com Website (non-profit): https://everybodyleads.org Linkedin: in/Tim-Lupinacci IG/FB: @timlupinacci NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/tim-lupinacci-cuc Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

  6. Jul 15

    5 Minute Drill | Bust the Midlife Crisis Myth

    You ever catch yourself thinking… "Am I having a midlife crisis?" "Have I peaked?" "Is this just the start of breaking down?" That's not honesty. That's a cultural myth talking. And it might be standing between you and the very breakthrough you're on the edge of. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. busts the cultural myth of the "midlife crisis" and reveals what's actually happening in this season of your life. He shares the raw story of his own 2017 season…a stalled business, a father in and out of hospitals hundreds of miles away in Chicago, and the season that taught him to stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking a much better question. This episode is about one powerful truth:  You're not breaking down. You're being built. So stop calling it a crisis. Start calling it what it actually is: a transition into who you're becoming. In this episode, you'll hear: Why the idea of a "midlife crisis" is a cultural myth, and what the actual research says about it. The story of a Clutch Club member who joked about his own "midlife crisis" while quietly carrying the weight of losing both of his parents. J.R.'s own 2017 season of feeling stuck…a stalled business, a father in and out of hospitals, and a mind buried in fog. What Dr. Margie Lachman's landmark study at Brandeis University reveals about midlife, and why "crisis" isn't the right word for it. The neuroscience behind why your 40s and 50s are actually prime time for clarity, wisdom, and leadership. Moses' story in Exodus 3, and how what looked like a 40-year breakdown was actually 40 years of preparation. The most common mistake high-capacity men make in this season, and why numbing the discomfort only prolongs it. The 3R Framework, a simple Drill to move from fog to focus, and from pressure to peace. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Spot the difference between a true crisis and a season of transition. Replace the lie of "I'm breaking down" with the truth that you're being built. Use the 3R Framework to navigate seasons of fog, pressure, and doubt. Stop numbing discomfort with overwork, isolation, or escape, and lean into it instead. Show up with more clarity, peace, and presence for your family and team. KEY QUOTES "You're not breaking down. You're upgrading." - J.R. "You're not in a midlife crisis. You're in a midlife transition." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode366 Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

  7. Jul 8

    Dr. Nick Holton | The Mindset Shift Elite Performers Use to Win Long-Term

    Ever win the day on paper, but still feel like you're losing somewhere? Hitting your numbers at work while your family feels the distance? Staying disciplined with training and diet while your friendships quietly fade? Every "yes" seems to cost you a "no" to something that matters just as much. That low-grade guilt and pressure isn't a calendar problem (and it isn't a willpower problem). It's a mindset issue, and it's one of the most common things holding high performers back without them realizing it. Dr. Nick Holton, one of the top voices on human flourishing and anti-fragility, joins J.R. to unpack why so many driven people feel stretched thin and stuck at the same time.  The root cause: we default to either/or thinking in a world that actually requires both/and leadership. In this episode, you'll hear: How either/or thinking quietly traps high performers in a no-win cycle Why your biggest limitations are usually ones you've placed on yourself The hidden link between burnout and a disconnect from your core values The 4% rule… and how it builds resilience that compounds over time How to sit with discomfort and keep moving instead of checking out KEY QUOTES "Where do we do our dot connecting? We do it when our mind is wandering. How do you get your mind to wander? Turn it the hell off." - Dr. Nick Holton CONNECT WITH DR. NICK The Antifragile Athlete: https://theantifragileacademy.com FlourishFM Podcast: flourishfmpodcast.com Instagram: @Dr.nickholton Twitter: @dr_nickholton Linkedin: /in/nickholton NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/nick-holton-cuc Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

  8. Jul 1

    5 Minute Drill | Watch Your Words: How Your Mouth May Be Killing Your Momentum

    You ever catch yourself saying things to yourself you'd never say to your wife, kids, or someone you lead?  "You suck."  "You're never gonna get this right."  "Why even try?" That's not "keeping it real." That's hostility aimed at yourself. And it's killing your momentum. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. tackles the self-talk that's quietly running in the background of your day (and quietly running you into the ground). He shares a story from a night watching Netflix's The Clubhouse with his two sons…a moment that turned into an unexpected teaching opportunity about how MLB players talk to themselves under pressure, and what it taught his boys about their own inner dialogue. This episode is about one powerful truth:  Momentum is connected to your mouth.  So speak life. Speak truth. And let that shift fuel your next win. In this episode, you'll hear: Why the way you talk to yourself may be the #1 reason you're stuck, scattered, or self-sabotaging. The story of an MLB player's self-talk meltdown…and the lesson J.R. taught his sons in that moment. What neuroscience reveals about how negative self-talk activates pain centers in your brain and spikes cortisol. What a 2020 Journal of Sports Sciences study found about athletes who use positive self-talk under pressure. The Biblical principle behind Proverbs 11:9 and how your words either build you up or tear you down. What Gideon's story in Judges 6 teaches us about speaking defeat over yourself versus aligning your words with your purpose. The most common excuse high-performers use to justify their inner bullying and why it's a trap. The 4-step "Trust the Truth" Drill to replace self-sabotaging language with truth you can act on daily. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Spot the self-sabotaging language cycling through your head. Replace negative self-talk with truth rooted in Scripture. Build a daily habit that rewires your mindset and reclaims your edge. Stop confusing "beating yourself down" with "keeping it real." Show up with more patience and presence for your wife, kids, and team. KEY QUOTES "Whether you realize it or not, your words are either driving your momentum or destroying it." - J.R. "Your negative self-talk doesn't just sting you. It kills your clarity. It kills your focus. It kills your flow." - J.R. "Don't confuse beating yourself down with keeping it real." - J.R. "Your words matter. Not just the ones you speak out loud — But the ones on loop in your mind." - J.R. "Momentum is connected to your mouth. So speak life. Speak truth. And let that shift fuel your next win." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode364 Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

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James "J.R." Reid goes behind the scenes with the elite of the elite and shares strategies to help you thrive under intense pressure and come up clutch more often. Discover how you can master your mind, relationships, and money to ensure they're an asset during your pursuit of greatness instead of a liability. Since 2005, J.R. has been a trusted coach, mentor, and advisor to the world's top athletes, public figures, and executives and is considered one of the "Navy Seals of Life Coaching." Coming Up Clutch™ is a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and solo shows from J.R. that will energize and empower you to show up differently, compete more confidently, and live with more energy. If you're relentless about becoming world-class, you won't want to miss the gold that comes from these episodes. Hit subscribe and get ready to unlock the beast inside.

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