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The High Performance Zone

Hosted by John "GUCCI" Foley · business · EN-US

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Welcome to The High-Performance Zone, where we dive deep into the secrets of achieving unparalleled success and peak performance. I’m John “Gucci” Foley, your host. As a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, global keynote speaker, and founder of the Glad To Be Here® foundation, I’m here to share insights that can transform your life and business. In The High-Performance Zone, we cover everything from business strategies and team dynamics to personal growth and relationship building. Discover how to become the Blue Angels of your industry by embracing the principles of excellence, trust, and resilience that drive the world’s top performers. Learn how the best get better and how you can apply these lessons to elevate your own performance. Join me as we explore the Glad To Be Here® mindset, a powerful philosophy that fosters gratitude, positivity, and relentless improvement. Get ready to elevate your mindset, ignite your passion, and soar to new

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What is The High Performance Zone about?

Welcome to The High-Performance Zone, where we dive deep into the secrets of achieving unparalleled success and peak performance. I’m John “Gucci” Foley, your host. As a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, global keynote speaker, and founder of the Glad To Be Here® foundation, I’m here to share insights that can transform your life and business.

Who hosts The High Performance Zone?

The High Performance Zone is hosted by John "GUCCI" Foley. The show has published 146 episodes to date.

What has The High Performance Zone covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Being a Good Human First: How to Drive Billion-Dollar Results with Rona Guymon" (16 June 2025, 37 minutes), "Healing Heroes: How Top Gun Pilot Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley is Fighting Veteran Suicide" (16 January 2025, 80 minutes), and "The Power of Nonverbal Communication with Former FBI Agent Joe Navarro" (17 October 2024, 57 minutes).

How often does The High Performance Zone publish?

The High Performance Zone publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 146 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The High Performance Zone?

Booking probability for The High Performance Zone is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The High Performance Zone requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The High Performance Zone's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The High Performance Zone?

The strongest fits for The High Performance Zone are Business & Management Consulting. The High Performance Zone has a business audience.

About the host

John "GUCCI" Foley hosts The High Performance Zone, a business podcast with 146 episodes published.

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  • The High Performance Zone

    Being a Good Human First: How to Drive Billion-Dollar Results with Rona Guymon

    Jun 16, 202537 min

    In today’s episode, John sits down with the incredible Rona Guymon, Senior Vice President of Annuity Distribution at Nationwide. Leading a team of 240 people responsible for a staggering $18 billion in annual sales...

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    Healing Heroes: How Top Gun Pilot Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley is Fighting Veteran Suicide

    Jan 16, 20251h 20m

    In today’s episode, John welcomes Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, a former Navy F/A-18 fighter pilot, Wall Street entrepreneur, and the visionary founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation. A man of diverse talents and profound...

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    The Power of Nonverbal Communication with Former FBI Agent Joe Navarro

    Oct 17, 202457 min

    In this episode, John speaks with Joe Navarro, a former FBI agent and supervisor renowned for his expertise in nonverbal communication and body language. Joe shares valuable insights from his extensive career, shedding...

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    The Authentic Edge: How to Show Up as Your True Self and Thrive with Lair Torrent

    Sep 19, 202447 min

    In today’s episode, John is joined by Lair Torrent, a highly respected holistic therapist, speaker, and author whose work has been featured on NPR, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. As an expert in both...

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    Director of the Blue Angels IMAX Film, Paul Crowder, Reveals the Secret Behind the Blue Angels’ Mastery: Trust, Planning, and the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

    Aug 1, 202452 min

    In this episode of The High Performance Zone, John is joined by Paul Crowder, the director behind the IMAX film “The Blue Angels,” and Navy journalist and photographer Alan D. Herrera. They dive into the intense and...

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    High-Flying Heroes: The Behind the Scenes Story of the Blue Angels IMAX Film with Greg “Boss” Wooldridge & Rob “Sticks” Stone

    Jul 18, 202439 min

    In this electrifying episode of the High Performance Zone, Gucci dives into an inspiring conversation with the executive producers of the new IMAX film, “The Blue Angels,” Greg “Boss” Wooldridge and Rob "Sticks" Stone...

  • Episode #138

    What does every TOP PERFORMER in any field say their key to success is? BE ON YOUR OWN SIDE NO MATTER WHAT with Giovanni “LION” Dienstmann a self-discipline coach and meditation expert.

    Oct 5, 202358 minS1

    Gucci chats with Giovanni ‘The Lion’ Dienstmann about self-discipline, self-mastery, and creating a fulfilling life. Giovanni is a self-discipline coach and meditation teacher who champions the virtues of determination...

  • Episode #137

    4 Keys to Work Your Game: Mindset, Strategy, Accountability and Execution! Apply This Roadmap in Reverse in Business & Life! Dre “All Day” Baldwin, Former 9-Year Professional Basketball Player & CEO of Work on Your Game Inc.

    Aug 3, 202357 minS1

    In this episode of the High-Performance Zone Podcast, Gucci’s guest is Dre Baldwin, the founder and CEO of Work On Your Game. Dre was born and raised in Philadelphia, played professional basketball in Lithuania, and...

  • Episode #136

    What does a THINK BOX & PLAY BOX have in common with a PGA Tour Caddy and Blue Angel Pilot? Time to GET ROUND 2 IT with Russ "COBRA" Holden Founder of Inspiring Warrior Golf

    Jun 8, 202355 minS1

    Russ Holder is a golf professional, a former caddy for Bernhard Langer, and the founder and CEO of Caddy For A Cure. As the son of a pilot and an ardent fan of the Blue Angels, Russ ran the golf tournament for the Blue...

  • Episode #135

    Are you HITTING THE WALL? Let’s take a skydive on ELIMINATING LIMITING BELIEFS that are holding you back with co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, Shelly Lefkoe

    May 11, 20231h 18mS1

    Shelly Lefkoe is the co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute and a world-renowned expert in teaching people how to eliminate their limiting beliefs. Shelly specializes in setting her clients free from the psychological...

  • Episode #134

    What Does a Level V (Highest Level) Anger Management Specialist Do? Meet Dr. Christian Conte AKA “Doc” Who Is One of Only a Handful of Anger Specialists Sharing His 7 Fundamental Components of Meeting People Where They Are in Life!

    Apr 20, 20231 hourS1

    Dr. Christian Conte is a leading emotional and anger management expert who often works with prisoners, prison officers, and high-performance sports teams. Christian is passionate about helping people gain control over...

  • Episode #133

    "The Idea of People OR Profit Is a Complete False Narrative” - Learn How to Make Both People & Profit Thrive With Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners

    Apr 7, 20231h 1mS1

    Jessica Kriegel is a Workplace Culture Expert, the creator of The Culture Equation, and Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners. Jessica knows that culture drives results, and through her tried and...

  • Episode #132

    “EXCELLENCE IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE" - Catherine Hernandez-Blades - EMMY Winner, PR News Hall of Famer, Forbes Top 50 Most Influential Global CMO's, and 3X Fortune 500 CMO named to Latino Leaders’ Latina 100

    Mar 30, 202358 minS1

    Today's Best of Episode features Catherine Hernandez-Blades. Catherine is an award-winning CMO and PR News Hall of Famer who is currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at SAIC. With over 25...

  • Episode #131

    Best of Episode: What Death Can Teach Us About How To Live With Rabbi Steve Leder - Twice named in Newsweek Magazine's list of the ten most influential rabbis in America!

    Mar 23, 20231h 15mS1

    In today's Best of Episode, we feature Steve Leder. Steve is a husband, father, and the Senior Rabbi of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He’s also a respected scholar and religious commentator and the...

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    Best of Episode: Join my guest Dr. Gillian "HAPPY" Mandich, a Happiness expert helping us all SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENSE OF AWE!

    Mar 16, 20231h 57m

    In today's Best of Episode, we feature Dr. Gillian Mandich. Dr. Gillian is a happiness researcher, public speaker, and the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research. Gillian believes...

  • Episode #130

    MOLLY FLETCHER is a trailblazer in every sense of the word—hailed as “the female Jerry Maguire” by CNN and now a CEO, keynote speaker and author, she shares unconventional techniques - Secrets of a Champion Mindset! Enjoy

    Mar 9, 202348 minS1

    In this week's Best of Episode, we welcome Molly Fletcher. Molly is a keynote speaker and former top sports agent who has represented over 300 high-performing athletes, coaches, and broadcasters. She’s also the author...

  • Episode #129

    Best of Episode: Dr. Bill Howatt - President & Founder of Howatt HR Consulting, One of Canada’s Top Experts in Workplace Psychological Health & Safety! “I Am Good Enough as I Am Today”

    Mar 2, 20231h 17mS1

    In this week's Best of Episode, we welcome Dr. Bill Howatt. Bill is an expert in mental fitness and psychological safety in the workplace who specializes in helping employers create positive workplaces where employees...

  • Episode #128

    "CAN'T COULDN'T DO IT, COULD DO IT ALL" Unrobe yourself emotionally allowing the need to be way out of balance in all the right places with Aaron “BIG A” Walker - Professional Life & Business Coach | Mastermind Groups | A View From The Top!

    Feb 23, 20231h 2mS1

    Aaron ‘Big A’ Walker is the founder of View from the Top and creator of the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind. Aaron is a serial entrepreneur turned mentor and coach with over four decades of business experience. As a...

  • Episode #127

    Dr. Chris Honey aka "HONEY" - Neurosurgeon at Vancouver General Hospital + Head of the Division of Neurosurgery whose passion is performing surgery beautifully by listening to his patients! Listen to how much a brain surgeon & aviator have in common

    Feb 16, 20231h 15mS1

    Dr. Chris Honey is the Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at the University of British Columbia. As well as being a distinguished surgeon and educator, Dr. Chris is also the Neurological Director of the Canadian...

  • Episode #126

    Celebrating Black History Month: Live Life Without Limits with Gold Glove Winner, A.J. Andrews

    Feb 7, 20231h 1mS1

    Today we’re honouring Black History Month by re-releasing our episode with A.J. Andrews. A.J. is a professional softball player, TV sports analyst, and the first woman to receive the prestigious Rawlings Gold Glove...

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