Meta Performance™ Moment #19: Want to Lead More Powerfully? Former Nike ‘Katalyst’ Kevin Carroll Explains Why Joy is the Secret Weapon of Top Performers

In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance. METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | What if your next big move felt risky—but actually wasn’t? In this Moment episode of the Beyond High Performance Show, author and performance strategist Kevin Carroll joins Novus Global CEO Jason Jaggard to reframe risk, rejection, and how bold asks lead to unexpected wins. Kevin shares the story of writing to Nike—again and again—before ever working there, and how chasing big, audacious dreams led to a career of influence, impact, and legacy. He unpacks the idea of asymmetrical risk: strategic decisions where the potential upside far outweighs the downside—and how leaders can train for growth even when things don’t go as planned. In this conversation, you’ll explore: How to identify low-risk, high-reward opportunities and take bold actionWhy rejection is a metric of ambition, not failureHow post-traumatic growth can fuel clarity, purpose, and performanceThe role of play and creativity in building bold, resilient teams Whether you're a CEO, founder, coach, or athlete—this episode will challenge the way you think about risk, reward, and what it takes to win beyond the scoreboard. Listen now. And ask yourself: What bold move are you not making yet? The Beyond High Performance Podcast has officially been downloaded over 150,000 times! We couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners… so thank you for continuing to tune in to go beyond high performance. Listen to the full episode here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts. Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content!  Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/  Are you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/  This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Senior Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co