No Show Dogs: Powered by ReliaQuest

Derin McMains
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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.    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. 

  1. Sep 9

    Inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy: Lessons from Rising Star Taj Darby - Austin College Football Coach and National Coaching Academy Finalist

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy was established to create new pathways for coaches trying to break into the NFL. Austin College football coach Taj Darby was 1 of 25 to earn a coveted spot in this year's class at the Academy, and then selected as 1 of 5 to return for NFL Training Camp. In this conversation, Taj unpacks the philosophy that got him here: patience, delayed gratification, and belief - built through years of coaching underdogs and turning down Division I opportunities to raise three kids as a single father.  The pivot point is a quiet moment from his first week at camp: he lost his voice, and read it as a sign that at the highest level, before you contribute anything, you have to shut up and listen. A masterclass for any leader stepping into a room bigger than the one they came from. ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Follow No Show Dogs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs

    Inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy: Lessons from Rising Star Taj Darby - Austin College Football Coach and National Coaching Academy Finalist

  2. Aug 26

    The Climb from NCAA Champion to Top 50 in the World - Ethan Quinn, American Professional Tennis Player

    At 19, Ethan Quinn won an NCAA tennis championship and turned pro, and then lost 12 matches in a row. In this episode, the youngest guest ever on No Show Dogs, unpacks what it actually takes to survive the jump from "top of your world" to starting over at the bottom. Leaders will hear how Ethan handled self-inflicted pressure, the four-part mental reset he uses after every point, why his coaches gave him permission to quit — and why that's exactly when he chose discomfort instead. He talks about resisting tough love, learning to run toward hard feedback, and the discipline of "squeezing everything" out of his career while his peers are still coasting. If you've ever been promoted into a room where no one's cheering for you anymore, this one's for you. ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Follow No Show Dogs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs Follow Ethan Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethanqu1nn

    The Climb from NCAA Champion to Top 50 in the World - Ethan Quinn, American Professional Tennis Player

  3. Aug 12

    Leadership Starts With Your Example - Mike Norvell, Florida State University Football, Head Coach

    You can say all the right words. But if you won't put the action in front of them, nobody's going to listen. That's the standard Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell holds himself to and it started long before he was the youngest FBS head coach in the country at 34. From graduate assistant at the University of Central Arkansas to head coach of the Seminoles, Norvell built his career on a single conviction: never hold a title too big for a task that's necessary. This conversation isn't really about football culture, it's about the daily choice every leader makes to model the standard before demanding it. ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains is also joined by former US Navy SEAL and current ReliaQuest mental performance coach Josh Cox. He spent 27 years as a SEAL.  In this conversation with both McMains and Cox, you'll also hear Coach Norvell discuss: 'Good morning' is a choice you make every dayDelegation isn't leadership - Development isFear regret more than you fear failureReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs

    Leadership Starts With Your Example - Mike Norvell, Florida State University Football, Head Coach

  4. Aug 5

    Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Environment, Connection, and Identity

    ReliaQuest performance coaches Josh Cox and Derin McMains reflect on past "No Show Dogs" episodes, and discuss how those leadership lessons have shown up on battlefields and ballfields. Cox is a retired US Navy SEAL and McMains is a former professional baseball player and coach. In this episode, you'll hear them discuss: How the environment impacts mindsetWhere real connection happensIdentity is central to performanceReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs

    Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Environment, Connection, and Identity

  5. Jul 22

    Why Greatness Starts With Surrender - Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics Head Coach

    Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla shares a leadership philosophy every business leader needs to hear. From taking over the Celtics just days before training camp to leading the team to an NBA championship, Mazzulla explains why greatness begins with surrender: accepting that failure is possible, refusing to tie your identity to outcomes, and staying grounded in purpose. This isn't really an episode about basketball. It's about what it actually costs - emotionally, psychologically, spiritually - to chase something great. In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you'll also hear Joe discuss: How he defines mental toughness that goes against conventional thinkingTrust is built in daily interactions, not in once-a-week meetingsThe job of a great leader is to one day be forgottenReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Follow "No Show Dogs" on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs

    Why Greatness Starts With Surrender - Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics Head Coach

  6. Jul 15

    Top 11 Things the Best 'Were Willing To Do' From the First 111 Episodes

    Over the last 3 1/2 years we've asked every guest the same final question, "What have been the things you've been willing to do, that maybe others haven't, that has helped you have success up to this point?" In this episode, we recap the Top 11 themes that we've uncovered from the 81 different answers to that final question. ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Subscribe and Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs

    Top 11 Things the Best 'Were Willing To Do' From the First 111 Episodes

  7. Jul 8

    No Risk It, No Biscuit - Bruce Arians, Super Bowl Winning NFL Head Coach

    Super Bowl winning and legendary NFL coach Bruce Arians offers a leadership lesson that reaches far beyond football. He explains his famous "No Risk It, No Biscuit" mindset and shows why the best leaders take smart chances instead of playing scared. He shares memorable stories about trusting instinct without ignoring data, preparing teams for pressure, and creating a culture where people can fail, learn, and grow.  In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also hear Bruce discuss: Differences in coaching rookies vs. veteransPromoting a culture of risk-takingFind a way mentality that led to a Super Bowl victoryReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs

    No Risk It, No Biscuit - Bruce Arians, Super Bowl Winning NFL Head Coach

  8. Jun 24

    From Michael Jordan to Randy Johnson, 25 Years of Investigating Excellence - Steve Gilbert, MLB.com Reporter

    What can business leaders learn from a veteran MLB reporter who once managed the Michael Jordan media circus? Steve Gilbert shares unforgettable stories from decades inside professional baseball—and the leadership lessons behind them. From a high school coach who changed his life, to speaking up in a crisis, to adapting through every wave of media disruption, Steve reveals what separates professionals who last from those who fade.  In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you'll also hear Steve talk about: Perfectionism is the enemy of executionTrusting process over emotionFiltering coaching to avoid overwhelmReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered 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 Subscribe and Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs Sign up for Steve Gilbert's Free Newsletter "Win Your Day": https://linkedin.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3a904c08a669f9c82b6933c04&id=6144e81273

    From Michael Jordan to Randy Johnson, 25 Years of Investigating Excellence - Steve Gilbert, MLB.com Reporter
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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.    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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