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

James "J.R." Reid
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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.

  1. 11h ago

    5 Minute Drill | How to Let Go to Level Up

    You ever feel like God's been stripping things away…and you're left wondering what you did wrong? The contract falls through. A longtime friend ghosts you. That "safe" comfort zone? Gone. Your first thought?... "What the heck did I do?" But what if the loss you're experiencing isn't punishment? What if it's preparation? In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. tackles one of the hardest realities high-performing, faith-driven men face: Navigating seasons when God removes something they thought they needed. Whether it's a relationship, opportunity, job, client, or season of life, loss has a way of making us question ourselves, our future, and even our faith. But what if God isn't stripping something away because you're failing? What if He's pruning you because He wants you to become more fruitful? This episode is about one powerful truth: God doesn't multiply what you cling to. He multiplies what you surrender. And if you learn how to navigate seasons of subtraction the right way, you may discover they're actually setting the stage for your next breakthrough. In this episode, you'll hear: Why loss isn't always rejection (and is often God's process of refinement). Two personal stories from J.R.'s life that revealed where he was placing his trust. The Biblical principle of pruning and why God sometimes removes good things to prepare us for better things. What Joseph's story teaches us about divine subtraction before multiplication. The neuroscience behind the "amygdala hijack" and why setbacks often trigger emotional overreactions. The science-backed PRY Framework to help you process loss without falling apart. Why surrendering outcomes can reduce anxiety, increase resilience, and improve wellbeing. A powerful mindset shift that will help you stop seeing every setback as a sign that you've messed up. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Respond to loss with clarity instead of panic. Regulate your emotions when life blindsides you. Reframe setbacks through both a Biblical and psychological lens. Discover what God may be preparing you for (or protecting you from). Let go of control and move forward in faith. Trust that God may be setting you up for your next breakthrough. KEY QUOTES "Stillness is spiritual strength training. You can't be still with an upregulated nervous system." - J.R. "You need to start seeing things from heaven's perspective, not hell's perspective." - J.R. "God doesn't multiply what we cling to. He multiplies what we surrender." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode362 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 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!

    22 min

  2. Jun 10

    Keith Ferrazzi | The #1 Mistake Elite Leaders Make (And How to Fix It)

    What do you do when your team is full of talent, but you're still carrying all the weight? You know what I'm talking about…that moment you realize you're the one pushing every conversation forward. Holding everyone accountable. Keeping the mission alive.  It's exhausting. Let's be honest: you're not leading a team. You're dragging one. That's why J.R. sat down with leadership expert, executive team coach, and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Keith Ferrazzi. Keith has coached some of the most elite executive teams in the world, including the turnaround of General Motors, the national strategy of Bhutan, and some of the fastest-growing Unicorn startups on the planet. His latest book, Never Lead Alone, challenges one of the biggest myths in leadership:  The best leaders don't carry the team. They build teams that rise up and lead alongside them. In this powerful conversation, Keith shares the leadership shifts that separate average teams from elite teams, why conflict avoidance is quietly destroying performance, and how leaders can stop feeling isolated at the top. If you've ever felt like you're carrying the organization, the family, or the mission on your back, this episode may completely change the way you think about leadership. In this episode, you'll hear: The most important leadership shift elite teams are making right now Why high-performing teams cross the finish line together How conflict avoidance creates politics, mistrust, and division A practical framework for creating accountability without damaging relationships The difference between giving directives and providing input How to create psychological safety while still challenging people to grow Why many leaders feel lonely at the top (and how to change that immediately) The power of peer-to-peer feedback and accountability How to move from leadership to "teamship" KEY QUOTES "High-performing teams cross the finish line together." - Keith Ferrazzi "Most teams avoid difficult conversations, but true high-performers challenge each other in real time. The result? More trust, faster growth, and stronger teams." - Keith Ferrazzi "The struggles of your life can be solved with the people around you—it's a more enriching way to do it." - Keith Ferrazzi "Leaders must shift from focusing on leadership to teamship, where you expect the team to level up and meet you in leadership." - Keith Ferrazzi "You don't think your way to a new way of acting. You act your way to a new way of thinking." - Keith Ferrazzi "If you feel lonely at the top, that's on you. You are choosing to isolate yourself from people who are ready to love and support you." - Keith Ferrazzi CONNECT WITH KEITH Connected Success: https://www.connectedsuccess.com/ (This is Keith's 9-week program that explores how meaningful relationships shape opportunity, impact, and fulfillment. The program provides a practical framework for building connections that unlock greater career success and personal potential.) Never Lead Alone (Book): https://amzn.to/4bLusra Never Eat Alone (Book): https://amzn.to/4hIACdb Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithferrazzi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithferrazzi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keithferrazzi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithferrazzi/ X: https://x.com/ferrazzi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithferrazzi NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/keith-ferrazzi-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 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!

    49 min

  3. Jun 3

    5 Minute Drill | Stop the Hidden Signals You're Sending After Work

    You ever walk in the door after a long day…say nothing…and still hear, "You seem annoyed to be home"? That one stings. But let's be real…sometimes they're not wrong. Not because you're annoyed with your spouse or kids, but because your emotions are talking…even when you're not. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. tackles a hidden performance killer for high-performing, faith-driven men: emotional residue. The pressure. The conversation that fired you up. The meeting that went sideways. The stress that never got processed. …You may think you left it at work, but if you don't transition with intention, it walks through the front door before your words ever do. This episode is about one simple truth:  Your silence may not say anything, but your emotional state is still speaking loud and clear. And if you don't learn how to reset before you walk through the door, the people you love most may keep getting your leftovers instead of your leadership. In this episode, you'll hear: Why your silence after work may still be sending a loud message to your loved ones. The neuroscience behind emotional contagion (and how your energy is influencing your home without saying a word). A powerful Scripture verse that reveals how your inner world shapes your outer presence. The 3-step strategy to help you shift from work mode to home leader in less than 5 minutes. The science of embodied cognition and how your posture and expression can transform your mindset. A game-changing mindset shift to help you start leading with intentional energy. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Recognize the emotional signals you're sending before you walk into a room. Stop leaking stress onto the people you love. Use your breath, body, and mindset to reset your presence. Transition with intention, not tension. Come home as a calm, confident, and present leader — even after a tough day. KEY QUOTES "Your energy walks through your front door before your words ever do." - J.R. "Your emotions are talking, even if you're not." - J.R. "This isn't about faking it—it's about leading with the positive energy you have inside of you, even when you may feel exhausted." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode360 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 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!

    17 min

  4. May 27

    Dr. Lowell Wightman | The Hidden Drivers Behind Elite Performance

    Think you have a focus problem? You don't. But you may have an input problem. Lights. Notifications. Noise. Expectations. Pressure. Boardroom tension. Stadium chaos. Internal chatter you don't admit out loud. And the default solution? "Lock in harder." Mental performance expert, Dr. Lowell Wightman, joins J.R. on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in high performance: Distraction isn't always a discipline issue. It's often overstimulation. Dr. Wightman shares practical tools he uses with professional athletes, executives, and high-pressure teams to help them reset, recalibrate, and regain control of their environment (instead of being quietly diminished by it). If you've been feeling slightly "off"…or heavy. …or out of rhythm. Not burned out, just not sharp… This conversation may expose why. In this episode, you'll hear: Why awareness (not talent) is the true starting point of elite performance How your five senses quietly shape your focus, confidence, and execution The biggest misconception athletes and leaders have about motivation Why motivation isn't hype How to reset under pressure instead of getting overstimulated or distracted Why you have more environmental and psychological control than you think KEY QUOTES "If you're not aware of what's coming, it's hard to generate the skill of engaging your body and mind in a connection that's going to be able to deal with what's coming at you." Dr. Lowell Wightman "When you're clear on your desires…you get less and less distracted." - Dr. Lowell Wightman CONNECT WITH DR. WIGHTMAN IG: @360mindsetofficial X: @360mindset LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lowell-wightman-19339915/  Website: 360mindset.com NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/wightman-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 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!

    52 min

  5. May 20

    5 Minute Drill | Proving the World?...or Proving God Right?

    You ever win… and still feel restless? You hit the goal. Close the deal. Land the contract. And instead of peace, you feel pressure. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. tackles a dangerous misconception high-performing, faith-driven men quietly live with: that fear of failure is always bad…or that winning will eventually silence it. It won't. This episode is about one simple truth: Fear isn't the enemy. Fear-driven obsession is. And if you don't know the difference, you'll build a life that looks elite on the outside, but feels unstable on the inside. In this episode, you'll hear: Why fear of failure isn't the enemy, but obsession with results is. The difference between stewarding your gifts and proving your worth. How chasing outcomes can crowd out faith and hijack your identity. Why success doesn't automatically equal God's blessing or alignment. What King Saul and David reveal about approval, obedience, and intimacy with God. A simple 5-minute drill to recalibrate your performance with your faith. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Distinguish between healthy fear and identity-driven obsession Compete from stewardship instead of validation Separate results from true blessing Stabilize your identity, even when outcomes fluctuate Lead, perform, and pursue goals with alignment instead of anxiety KEY QUOTES "When you become so obsessed with the result…so obsessed with proving yourself to the world…faith doesn't even have room to operate." - J.R. "Success can mask disobedience." - J.R. "Stewardship produces peace. Proving produces pressure." - J.R. "Are you after your desired result…or after God's true blessing?" - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode358 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 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!

    15 min

  6. May 13

    Jake Plummer | Stay Aligned Under Pressure

    What happens when the edge you used to have starts to feel dull? Not gone. Just not as sharp. You're still successful. Still respected. Still producing. But life feels comfortable. In this episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. sits down with UMBO co-founder and former NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer, for a powerful conversation about alignment, curiosity, performance, and what it really means to pivot. Jake walked away from the NFL while he could still play. Not because he quit. But because he was aligned. This episode challenges the common narrative around pivoting, success, and longevity, and reframes curiosity as a competitive advantage for elite performers. In this episode, you'll hear: Why pivoting isn't quitting and how to change your perspective without abandoning your core beliefs The internal signals Jake listened to before walking away from the NFL while he could still play How curiosity becomes a competitive advantage in both performance and life What  functional mushrooms can do for inflammation, sleep, recovery, and nervous system regulation The simple 5–15 minute reset that can change how you show up at home Why performance without regulation erodes the very people you're performing for KEY QUOTES "Be curious about things…never just settle and be content…stay curious to find ways to get through tough times…consistency over time equals results." - Jake Plummer "When you're dead and gone, your kids aren't going to say, 'Man, my dad. He pulled that 9 to 5 like a champ.' No, they're going to remember when you walk in the door and you greet them." - Jake Plummer CONNECT WITH JAKE IG (personal): @snakeplummer  IG (UMBO): @getumbo IG (Farm): @mycolovefarm X (personal): @snakestakes  X (UMBO): @getumbo Website: www.getumbo.com (USE CODE: CUC15 for 15% off) Farm Website: www.MyCOLove.farm NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/plummer-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 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!

    56 min

  7. May 6

    5 Minute Drill | How to Lead When God Feels Silent

    When God feels silent, it can shake even the strongest leader. You pray. You fast. You ask for clarity. And instead of direction, you get silence. For most people, that's confusing. For elite leaders? It's destabilizing. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. tackles one of the most uncomfortable seasons in a leader's faith walk when God goes quiet. This episode reframes silence not as abandonment, but as formation. Because sometimes the absence of an explanation is the evidence of development. In this episode, you'll hear: How to lead yourself with clarity and courage when God feels silent. Why God's silence isn't absence, but often protection and formation without explanation. The powerful perspective shift that "a teacher is always silent during a test" and what that means for your leadership under pressure. What David's hiding in a cave teaches about trust before circumstances change. A practical 4-step Drill to stop forcing outcomes, release control, and choose obedience even without clarity. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Reframe God's silence as preparation instead of rejection Understand why uncertainty feels threatening (and what neuroscience says about it) Expose where you're forcing outcomes instead of trusting God Lead your business, your family, and yourself with steadiness even without clear answers KEY QUOTES "God's silence isn't absence. It's often protection and formation without explanation." - J.R. "Elite men don't fail in silence. They fail trying to eliminate it." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode356 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 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!

    19 min

  8. Apr 29

    Ruben Gonzalez | The Bulldog Effect: How an Olympian Built Unshakable Confidence

    Your confidence might be more fragile than you think. Most people define confidence as certainty. "Nothing will go wrong." "I've got this." "I'm built for this moment." But what happens when something DOES go wrong? In this episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. sits down with 4-time Olympian, Ruben Gonzalez – the first person in history to compete in four Winter Olympics across four different decades. Ruben completely reframes how you think about identity, fear, and confidence. Ruben has raced at 80+ miles per hour down an icy track and he'll be the first to tell you he was scared. How did he overcome his fears? Not his circumstances. Not the pressure. It was his focus. And his definition of confidence. This episode is about one simple truth:  Confidence isn't believing nothing will go wrong. It's knowing you can respond when it does. In this episode, you'll hear: How identity drives performance (and why your mindset will never outperform the identity you've chosen). The powerful reframe that helped Ruben eliminate fear in high-pressure moments. Why narrowing your focus to the next 10 minutes can neutralize overwhelm and unlock flow. The difference between fragile confidence ("nothing will go wrong") and durable confidence ("I can handle it if it does"). How visualization isn't just about perfect outcomes. It's about rehearsing recovery. Why success is ultimately a decision and what changes the moment you become willing to do what you weren't willing to do yesterday. KEY QUOTES "If you change your focus the fear will disappear." - Ruben Gonzalez "Success is a decision." - Ruben Gonzalez CONNECT WITH RUBEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelugeman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-gonzalez-olympian/ X: https://x.com/thelugeman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelugeman Website: https://ruben-gonzalez.com/ NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/gonzalez-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 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!

    53 min
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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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