No Show Dogs: Powered by ReliaQuest
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.
Episodes
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...
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 f...
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 stretc...
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 excel...
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 build
- Standards only matter if they're enforced
- Alignment wins at...
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 requ...
Buster Posey has done it all on the field and now he’s doing it in the front office as the San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations. In this conversation, Buster breaks down the mindset shifts that helped him thrive under massive expectations, navigate a potentially career-ending injury, and lead in the biggest moments. If you lead people, manage performance, or build culture, this conversation delivers a rare blueprin...
At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, Vanderbilt University head coach Clark Lea shares profound leadership lessons that resonate far beyond sports. He emphasizes the importance of rebuilding culture by addressing internal commitment, breaking free from a losing mindset, and fostering a sense of ownership among teammates.
You'll also hear Coach Lea discuss:
- Shifting from direct control to empowering others
- Duality o...
At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shares timeless lessons on leadership, consistency, and adaptability. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on fundamentals, fostering resilience, and taking challenges one day at a time.
You'll also hear coach Ferentz discuss:
- Balancing hard work and change
- Embracing change
- Developing talent
ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Pos...
Former MLB player and first Bahamian coach in the major leagues, Antoan Richardson, has had quite the journey. From shoveling manure off a farm field in the Bahamas to standing on second base during Derek Jeter’s iconic final at-bat at Yankee Stadium to helping the power-hitting Juan Soto become the National League’s top base stealer. This conversation is packed with lessons about resilience, relationships, and leadership.
In this c...
Stacey Nuveman Deniz is one of the greatest softball players in Team USA history. The three-time Olympian shares the mental skills and strategies she's developed over her illustrious career to win multiple gold medals and build a championship culture as the head coach at San Diego State.
In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you'll also hear Stacey talk about:
- Breathing thro...
Can you lead a team to greatness without shouting from the sidelines? NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy proved it’s possible. In this episode, Coach Dungy shares how he built a championship team and transformed the culture of the NFL - all while staying authentically true to his calm, composed leadership style.
In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also hear Coach Dungy discuss:
- ...
"Run It Back" episodes highlight one specific principle shared by a previous guest, and offer you strategies on how to bring them into your arena. Three-time MLB All-Star Evan Longoria shared his thoughts, habits, and strategies that helped him navigate a 16-year career at the highest level back on June 5, 2024.
One area the he specifically called out was the importance of having a consistent routine. But, not routine for ...
Legendary soccer coach Becky Burleigh breaks down the leadership playbook she used to build a national championship-winning program from scratch in just four years. She shares how she navigated imposter syndrome while leading teams with members more experienced than her, and discover her counterintuitive strategy of intentionally seeking out failure to accelerate growth and develop a resilient team mindset.
You'll also learn ab...
NFL coaching legend Jon Gruden and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks deliver an unforgettable conversation packed with insights that resonate far beyond the football field. This episode with ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy and host Derin McMains takes you into the heart of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' legendary 2002-2003 Super Bowl season.
From practicing in garages during rainstorms to prepping for the mental toughne...
With over two decades of experience coaching elite athletes, Major League Baseball strength coach Nate Shaw shares how trust, service, and consistency are the cornerstones to coaching others through temporary discomfort. He emphasizes the importance of mastering soft skills, like listening, empathy, and adaptability, to build authentic relationships and inspire others to push beyond their own perceived limitations.
In this conversat...
One of the NFL's best players was caught reading Jim Murphy's book, Inner Excellence, on the sideline in the middle of a playoff game, and the book has been flying off the shelves ever since. But this discussion is not about how much Jim's life has changed since that moment; it's about what you can learn from his Inner Excellence principles so you can live your best life.
In this conversation with ReliaQuest ment...
Adam Schaechterle's obsession with development over results has been central to his success. From stepping down as a Division 1 head coach to building a unique, player-focused culture at Pepperdine, Adam's journey highlights that success is not always linear. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Dr. Nicole Detling and Derin McMains, Adam offers some actionable lessons on adaptability and overcom...
As the first woman to ever climb the 5.15 and V15 difficulty grades, Dr. Michaela Kiersch knows what it's like to chase "impossible" - and succeed. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, Michaela highlights the importance of focusing on her personal potential versus the limitations of others, and how celebrating small successes can sustain motivation.
As b...
In this "Run It Back" episode, ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains revisits a powerful conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber from November 8, 2023. Known for his unparalleled career in the NFL, Barber shared the mindset that made him "uncommon," achieving feats no other defensive back in history has matched.
The episode highlights Barber’s philosophy: “Don’t be just like that guy,...
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