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327. Fortune 500 Executive Coach: Why You're Winning at Work But Losing at Home | James "J.R." Reid

September 1, 2026·51 min
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You may be hitting goal after goal, but where is your ambition actually taking you?For James "J.R." Reid, it took two years to notice his success on paper wasn't translating at home. While working with Hall of Famers, All-Star athletes, and Fortune 500 executives, he found the same problem: most underperformance can be traced back to one thing.In this episode, you will learn:Why the real problem isn’t your ambition (and what really is)Why you need someone you can be 100% honest withHow to handle betrayal without becoming cynicalThe runner-up mindset holding you backThe four questions behind his Diamond of IdentityThe habit that helps you reset before you get homeTopics discussed:(00:00 Introduction(00:58) Ambition Isn’t the Problem(06:07) The New Leader Trap(09:34) Hold Yourself Accountable(15:37) Find Your 100% Person(17:10) When Trust Gets Broken(21:06)The Cost of Going Cynical(24:36) Executive Athletic vs. Runner-Up Mindset(27:43) One Change to His Pregame(30:55) Identity in the Age of AI(33:04) The Diamond of Identity(35:47) Inside The Clutch Club(43:10) Transition From Work to Home(48:50) What "Made It" Looks LikeConnect with James Reid:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/https://jamesreid.com/https://www.youtube.com/@jamesjrreidhttps://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreidhttps://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreidhttps://x.com/jamesJRreidAbout the Guest:J.R.” is the Founder of the J. Reid Group and an International Performance, Mental Game, &amp; Life Strategist, Podcast Host, and Author. His work is designed to help relentless pro athletes, public figures, and leaders master life, business, mental, and emotional strategies so they can make winning a lifestyle.Since 2005, he’s empowered clients to excel in their pressure-packed careers while confidently upgrading their health and relationships. Some of his clients include World Series Champions, All-Stars, Hall of Famers, Fortune 500 Executives, and Award-Winning Entrepreneurs whose professional contracts have exceeded the hundreds of millions. By earning an M.B.A, J.D., M.S. in Human Performance, and a 9.8 average client satisfaction rating, J.R. has put himself in an elite category of trusted advisors.After a life-altering car accident gave him a major wake-up call, J.R. devoted himself to mastering human performance and showing up bigger for his wife and three kids. As a result, J.R. has been featured by Focus on the Family and New York Times Best-Selling Author and Leadership Expert, Michael Hyatt, in Your Best Year Ever. He also co-authored the book W.O.W. Factor: How Defining Words Can Define Your Life and regularly speaks to athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives on overcoming failure, winning in your career and at home, and maximizing human performance.Let us know your key takeaways from the episode!And remember, great leaders aren't born. They're always in the making.New episodes of The Learn-It-All Podcast with Damon Lembi every week.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLearnItAllPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Get your FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5Upskill yourself and your team with Learnit: https://www.learnit.comFollow Damon Lembi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembiThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique <a href="https://www.p

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