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. The One Question That Won Olympic Gold - Ben Hunt-Davis, British Gold Medalist and Performance Consultant

    2D AGO

    The One Question That Won Olympic Gold - Ben Hunt-Davis, British Gold Medalist and Performance Consultant

    Ben Hunt-Davis explains how Britain’s men’s eight transformed from an underperforming crew into Olympic champions by relentlessly filtering every decision through one question: “Will it make the boat go faster?” Instead of blindly copying others, the crew challenged assumptions, redesigned training around their own needs, and used a simple standard to cut through ego and build gold-medal winning habits. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll hear Ben discuss: How hard work alone isn't enoughWorld-class teams are built on honest conversations and continuous learningPerformance rises when excuses end and ownership beginsReliaQuest 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 Contact Ben Hunt-Davis: https://willitmaketheboatgofaster.com/ Get the "Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?" Book: https://willitmaketheboatgofaster.com/book/ "No Show Dogs" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs "No Show Dogs" on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs

    49 min
  2. Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Transitions, Reflections, and Narratives

    MAR 25

    Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Transitions, Reflections, and Narratives

    ReliaQuest performance coaches Josh Cox and Derin McMains reflect on "No Show Dogs" episodes from the last two months, and discuss how those leadership lessons discussed have shown up on battlefields and ballfields. Cox is a retired US Navy SEAL and McMains is a former professional baseball player and coach. You'll hear them discuss: How training and defined core values can speed up the transition into leadershipConducting post-performance team reflections that drive growthTelling yourself better stories can lead to better performancesReliaQuest 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs Follow "No Show Dogs" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs

    30 min
  3. Gut Punches Make Great Leaders with Stephen Vogt - Cleveland Guardians, Manager

    MAR 18

    Gut Punches Make Great Leaders with Stephen Vogt - Cleveland Guardians, Manager

    Adversity doesn't define you, your response does. Two-time American League Manager of the Year Steven Vogt shares his hard-earned wisdom that business leaders can immediately relate to: how to handle failure without letting it define you, how to lead people through pressure, and how to stay grounded when results are not going your way. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also here Steven talk about: High standards work best when paired with high supportHow asking "What's true?" cuts through the noiseWhat it means to "learn the lesson and leave the event"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 No Show Dogs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs No Show Dogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs

    1h 5m
  4. Built for Chaos: Training the Mind Like the Body with Chad McGehee - University of Wisconsin, Director of Meditation Training & Co-Founder of Inner Edge Meditation

    MAR 4

    Built for Chaos: Training the Mind Like the Body with Chad McGehee - University of Wisconsin, Director of Meditation Training & Co-Founder of Inner Edge Meditation

    You have the capability and you're prepared, but if pressure hijacks your attention, narrows your thinking, and makes you “lock up” when the moment matters - you're leaving food on the table. Chad McGehee shares how he’s brought mindfulness meditation training into elite contexts (Fortune 500 executives, FBI SWAT teams, NCAA coaches and student-athletes) by framing it like strength training. His training methods improve focus, composure, and decision-making. Chad is one of the rare practitioners who operates as both an in-the-arena coach and researcher.  In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also hear Chad talk about: Why the leader's nervous system sets the toneHow small daily reps build big time resilienceAcknowledging emotions vs. Suppressing emotionsReliaQuest 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 Learn more about Inner Edge Meditation: https://www.inneredgemeditation.com/ Meditation Retreat for Mental Performance: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/meditation-retreat-for-mental-performance-in-sport-2026-inner-edge-meditation-14435267 No Show Dogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs No Show Dogs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs

    50 min
  5. Mindset with Brian Murphy: Belief is Contagious

    FEB 18

    Mindset with Brian Murphy: Belief is Contagious

    ReliaQuest Founder and CEO, Brian Murphy, unpacks one of the most underrated performance advantages: Belief. Murph takes listeners back to the early days - before big wins or a proven track record - when starting a company was fueled less by certainty and more by conviction, necessity, and the refusal to say “I can’t.” He shares practical strategies for leaders on building belief through storytelling, normalizing failure, and stretching high-potential people by putting them in new environments to level up their game. In this conversation with mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also hear Murph talk about: Borrowing belief from othersDrawing confidence from past performancesSimplifying the futureThe takeaway is clear: belief is contagious - and so is doubt - so leaders must intentionally shape which one spreads. 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs Follow No Show Dogs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs

    21 min
  6. Champions vs. Almost Champions with Kelly Inouye-Perez - UCLA Softball, Head Coach

    FEB 4

    Champions vs. Almost Champions with Kelly Inouye-Perez - UCLA Softball, Head Coach

    UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez has won 8 national championships and been to 28 World Series. She knows, better than anyone, what separates champions from “almost champions.” But this conversation isn’t really about softball; it’s about building sustainable excellence in any high-stakes environment. “Coach I” shares that championship cultures aren’t built on talent alone. They’re built on individual decisions to pursue excellence, a collective commitment to making each other better, and daily preparation that builds poise under pressure. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you’ll also hear Coach I talk about: John Wooden's influence on her coachingTransferring ownership through reflectionPerforming in the biggest momentsReliaQuest 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 Follow No Show Dogs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs Follow Coach I on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uclakellyi

    45 min
  7. Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Courage, Standards, and Alignment

    JAN 28

    Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Courage, Standards, and Alignment

    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: Courage is a skill you can buildStandards only matter if they're enforcedAlignment wins at the highest levelsReliaQuest 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs Follow No Show Dogs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs

    36 min
  8. Why Waiting To Be Ready Is Holding You Back with Jon Gallagher - Austin FC, MLS Soccer Player

    JAN 21

    Why Waiting To Be Ready Is Holding You Back with Jon Gallagher - Austin FC, MLS Soccer Player

    What does it take to increase your value when your role keeps changing, your industry is cutthroat, and your “wins” are fleeting? In this episode, Austin FC veteran Jon Gallagher shares his mindset that’s helped him build a long MLS career by doing the unglamorous work most people avoid. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also her Jon talk about: The humility and patience required for successIncreasing your competitive edgeDecision-making under fatigueReliaQuest 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs/ Follow No Show Dogs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs Follow Jon Gallagher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jongallagher

    42 min
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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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