The High Performance Zone

By John "GUCCI" Foley

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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 heights. Because in The High-Performance Zone, we don’t just aim for success—we achieve it, fearlessly.


Glad to be here. Let’s get started! 🚀


Episode Date
Being a Good Human First: How to Drive Billion-Dollar Results with Rona Guymon
Jun 16, 2025
Healing Heroes: How Top Gun Pilot Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley is Fighting Veteran Suicide
Jan 16, 2025
The Power of Nonverbal Communication with Former FBI Agent Joe Navarro
Oct 17, 2024
The Authentic Edge: How to Show Up as Your True Self and Thrive with Lair Torrent
Sep 19, 2024
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 01, 2024
High-Flying Heroes: The Behind the Scenes Story of the Blue Angels IMAX Film with Greg “Boss” Wooldridge & Rob “Sticks” Stone
Jul 18, 2024
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 05, 2023
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 03, 2023
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 08, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
"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 07, 2023
“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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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 09, 2023
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 02, 2023
"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, 2023
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, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month: Live Life Without Limits with Gold Glove Winner, A.J. Andrews
Feb 07, 2023
Best of Episode: Employee Engagement with "The Undercover Millennial" Clint Pulver
Feb 02, 2023
Best of Episode: The Six Perfections - Steps to Radically Transform Your World With Geshe Michael Roach
Jan 26, 2023
Stephen "NAVIGATOR" Sacks | FUCKED UP NIGHTS - How we can learn from our own FUCK UPS. Find your baptism of fire of self & situational awareness, stop doing what you don't love and start doing what you do love with Stephen Sacks, Founder of Funding Nav
Jan 19, 2023
REVERSE YOUR ENERGY - Hang upside down, dance while you cook, get your body moving, and have a conversation with a stranger with Dr. Carmen BLADES Terzic, Professor of Physical Medicine & Director of Cardiac Rehab Clinic for Mayo Clinic
Jan 12, 2023
Best of Episode: Next Level Leadership from a ex Navy Seal and FBI special agent With Errol Doebler
Jan 05, 2023
Best of Episode: What Death Can Teach Us About How To Live With Rabbi Steve Leder
Dec 29, 2022
Best of Episode: Creating a Culture of Extraordinary Trust and Gratitude with Blue Angel Flight Leader, Greg “Boss” Wooldridge
Dec 22, 2022
Steve “HULK” Rozenberg: International Airline Pilot, Real Estate Investor & Business Coach who specializes in MINDSET and ENTREPRENEURSHIP business training takes you on non-stop flight of going deep on the RAS, the DANCE, & how to FOCUS & FINISH
Dec 15, 2022
HOW DO YOU CLOSE A BILLION DOLLAR DEAL WITH BRET GRIESS - From attending 7 different colleges to get an education to becoming a leader at TPX & Past President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member of CSG International
Dec 08, 2022
Did you know a purple mattress, faux, grumpy fish, and the best mattress for sex are just a few known secret weapons for a good nights sleep? Let's dive into more amazing sleep studies from the one and only - Dr. Michael "ZEUS" Breus, Ph.D.
Nov 30, 2022
Matthew "KNIFE" Cooper - Chief Medical Officer who is Leading Transformative Philosophy, Strategy, & Operational Change for 3M Healthcare. Learn the importance of how to INSULATE OTHERS and be honest about each person’s skill sets
Nov 24, 2022
Are WALLS, MIRRORS, & LIARS getting in the way of your own SELF-AWARENESS? 95% of people think they are self-aware but the real number is between 10-15%. Tune in to hear more from Dr. Tasha Eurich PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Nov 17, 2022
Best of Episode: Aspire in Building a Remarkable Culture For Today! Lead with Passion - Jill Ellis, the Winningest Coach in U.S Soccer History and now President of The San Diego Wave Futbol Club.
Nov 10, 2022
Best of Episode: The Key Ingredients to Being a Resilient Company in the Face of Turbulent Times with Iconic Restaurateur Markus Thesleff
Nov 03, 2022
Best of Episode: Dreams And Leadership With Sydney Barber - The U.S. Navy's First Female Black Brigade Commander
Oct 27, 2022
Best of Episode: How Winning Works - Lessons in Teamwork and Leadership with Champion Adventure Racer and CNN Hero Robyn Benincasa
Oct 20, 2022
Best of Episode: Strap in, put your G SUIT on as we pull 9’G’s going VERTICAL, DEEP, and WIDE, with female solo pilot for the USAF Thunderbirds Michelle MACE Curran, enjoy the story about the FLYING DORITO
Oct 13, 2022
Wake surfing in croc infested waters while being detained by Militia in Panama! MAGIC, MIRACLES TRAVEL, & ROMANCE with Renee "FIRE" Linnell
Oct 06, 2022
Rob Volpe: Author, Speaker, CEO, Chief Catalyst, and Empathy Activist at Ignite 360. How to IGNITIE EMPATHY. Demonstrating empathy in the workplace is a key part of emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness!
Sep 29, 2022
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D: “America’s Most Trusted Celebrity Psychologist." In fact, NBA star Shaquille O’Neal says, “Dr. Lombardo is my Head Coach for Happiness.”
Sep 22, 2022
Jerome "BONE" Maldonado a 9-figure Real Estate Investor and Equity Owner of Radioshack, Modell's, Pier 1 Imports and much, much more is a prime example of having a good work ethic trumps all.
Sep 15, 2022
Brian “MR. BIG” Littlefield - Chief Product Officer for JOCKO FUEL also known as “THE MAD SCIENTIST” Behind Supplement Industry Disruptor JOCKO FUEL. Inspirational story of belief levels, trust, teamwork, and doing the right thing
Sep 08, 2022
Best of Episode: Creating an Unbeatable Mind with Ex-Navy SEAL Mark Divine
Sep 01, 2022
Norma "MAMA" Diaz - CEO of Community Health Group (CHG) a true trailblazer who began her career in health care early as a volunteer at age of 14 worked her way to the top as CEO
Aug 25, 2022
Ray Zahab founder of impossible2Possible & Expedition Expert. An organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions to INSPIRE, EMPOWER, & EDUCATE!
Aug 18, 2022
Dede “DALLAS” Allen - Senior Assoc. Dir of Athletics. (Student Services and Human Resources/SWA - Social Work Assistant) at University of Alaska Anchorage shares the importance of mental health & her wisdom to all: DON’T BE AFRAID TO START AT THE BOTTOM
Aug 11, 2022
Doug “DJ” Sandler - Speaker, Trainer, Best Selling Author, Top Ranked Podcast Host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast. Learn how to create a "CULTURE OF NICE"
Aug 04, 2022
John "RAMER" Ramstead - Navy Combat Fighter Pilot / Fortune 500 Manager / Serial Entrepreneur who had a near death experience and changed his life forever on this important lesson to know Thyself before anything else!
Jul 28, 2022
Best of Episode: Wisdom From The Sky With The CO of Top Gun Tom Trotter
Jul 20, 2022
John Foley: Top Gun Memories - Aircraft Carriers
Jul 14, 2022
John Foley: Top Gun Memories - Low Altitude Flying
Jul 07, 2022
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”
Jun 30, 2022
Marc Mitchell - Assistant Professor at the School of Kinesiology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada - “NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BE STILL”
Jun 23, 2022
Welcome my guest Stephen “DRUMMY” Drum who explains what happens when you get a Chaplain, Psychologist, & Navy Seal together. Many life lessons to take from this podcast, most importantly how to COMMIT, PREPARE, EXECUTE, & REFLECT in business & life!
Jun 16, 2022
Welcome my podcast guest Emily “M” Fletcher who states stress makes us stupid, sick, & slow. Emily is regarded as leading expert in MEDITATION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE!
Jun 09, 2022
High Trust: The Key To Execution - FREE Chapter 6 of the Fearless Success Audio Book
Jun 02, 2022
Join my guest Jess "GRIT" Stewart who is all about Gratitude & Grit. Taking real life hard lessons being raised from a Marine pilot on a ranch. Her motto in life - DON'T JUST GET IT DONE, GET IT DONE RIGHT with a grateful heart!
May 26, 2022
“The Secret Sauce”: Free Chapter 8 of the Soon To Be Released Fearless Success Audio Book
May 19, 2022
Welcome my guest Simon “SPRINTER” Severino and learn the joy of business, go from hustler to gardener and learn from your failures falling in love with your craft. Be a business SPRINTER and shorten your WOW like Jerry Seinfeld does
May 12, 2022
Enjoy a pre-release chapter of my new audiobook, Fearless Success. Chapter 2, one of my personal favorites, speaks to BELIEF LEVELS. Soon, you will be able to get the full audiobook plus a special bonus Q&A. Go to Johnfoleyinc.com/audiobook to learn more
May 04, 2022
Learn from my good friend Jeff EXPLORER Blumenfeld a “groupie for adventures and explorers” talking about BE A VOLUNTEER & SEE THE WORLD, Travel with Purpose and be sure to some spend time PLOGGING!
Apr 28, 2022
Join me with my guest aka the “TRANSFORMER” forward fashion founder of Runway of Dreams Mindy Scherier - mainstream adaptive clothing expert. Learn how clothing can empower, create confidence & make a difference for those with a disability!
Apr 21, 2022
The movie JAWS got us HOOKED FOR LIFE, come join me on a DEEP DIVE podcast with Dr. Mikki aka "JAWS" who TURNED FEAR INTO PASSION!
Apr 14, 2022
Have a NO BARRIER MINDSET - “WHATS WITHIN YOU IS STRONGER THAN WHAT IS IN YOUR WAY” with Erik Weihenmayer & Jeff Evans
Apr 07, 2022
“EXCELLENCE IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE" with Catherine Hernandez-Blades
Mar 31, 2022
Join my guest Dr. Gillian "HAPPY" Mandich a Happiness expert helping us all SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENSE OF AWE!
Mar 24, 2022
RESET, PREPARE FOR IMPACT & POUR HAPPINESS INTO YOUR LIFE WITH RYAN "THE ENERGIZER" ESTIS.
Mar 17, 2022
Join me with my guest known as the female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher - Secrets of a Champion Mindset!
Mar 10, 2022
My guest Michael Dash has tattooed on his arm “LIFE IS A GIFT GRATITUDE IS IT'S SIGNATURE" listen to hear why!
Mar 03, 2022
Strap in, put your G SUIT on as we pull 9’G’s going VERTICAL, DEEP, and WIDE, with female solo pilot for the USAF Thunderbirds Michelle MACE Curran, enjoy the story about the FLYING DORITO
Feb 24, 2022
Gaurav Bhatnagar & Mark Minukas: Learn and understand the POWER of MEDITATION from 2 experts that first thought it was BULL S*#T.
Feb 17, 2022
Dr. John Demartini - THERE’S NOTHING BUT LOVE, ALL ELSE IS AN ILLUSION
Feb 10, 2022
Learn what POSITIVE TRIGGERS are from executive producer for AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR, HELLS KITCHEN, and how to TAME your Monkey Mind with Kent Weed
Feb 03, 2022
Run with Purpose, Finish with Pride with Marine Corps Marathon Race Director Rick Nealis
Jan 27, 2022
Performing Under Pressure with the College Football National Championship Game Officiating Crew using the Glad To Be Here Debrief!
Jan 20, 2022
Leading with Passion with Jill Ellis, the Winningest Coach in U.S Soccer History and now President of The San Diego Wave Futbol Club
Jan 13, 2022
Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Performance with Astronaut Jim Wetherbee
Jan 06, 2022
Stay Fit and Strong for Life with CrossFit Champion and Fitness Educator James Fitzgerald
Dec 30, 2021
How To Scratch Your Itch with Podcaster Chase Chewning
Dec 23, 2021
Diving into Discomfort with Olympic Champion and Freestyle Skiing Legend Jonny Moseley
Dec 16, 2021
Becoming Unstoppable with American Ninja Warrior Alex Weber
Dec 09, 2021
What Death Can Teach Us About How To Live With Rabbi Steve Leder
Dec 02, 2021
How Winning Works: Lessons in Teamwork and Leadership with Champion Adventure Racer and CNN Hero Robyn Benincasa
Nov 25, 2021
Life Lessons from a Master Aviator; How to Meet the Challenge and Lead by Example with Former Marine Colonel Doug “Smash” Yurovich
Nov 18, 2021
How to Navigate Disruption and Make It Through the Storm With David Giersdorf
Nov 11, 2021
Cultivating Gratitude, Happiness, and Curiosity with ‘The Human Guinea Pig’ A.J. Jacobs
Nov 04, 2021
Turning the Mundane into Magic with Sound Therapist Sara Auster
Oct 28, 2021
Living Life on the Razor’s Edge with Thought Leader and Author Tommy Baker
Oct 21, 2021
How to Find Your Purpose and Create Positive Change With Robbie Bach, Former Microsoft President & CXO
Oct 14, 2021
Best Of Series: Next Level Leadership from a ex Navy Seal and FBI special agent with Errol Doebler
Oct 07, 2021
Best Of Series: Ultra Running, Personal Covenants, and Breakthroughs with Joe Gagnon
Sep 30, 2021
Best Of Series: Overcoming Obstacles - Becoming Positive, Powerful, & Transforming Blindness with Sean Callagy
Sep 23, 2021
Best Of Series: Wisdom From The Sky With The CO of Top Gun Tom Trotter
Sep 16, 2021
Walked The Same Steel with Scott ‘Maker’ Tingle & Gucci
Sep 09, 2021
Creating Impact and Influence with Leadership Expert Bill Berman
Sep 02, 2021
Biohack Your Brain and Body with Wellness Expert Joe DiStefano
Aug 26, 2021
Communicating under Pressure with Restaurateur and Author of "Big Brain, Little Brain" Kevin McCarney
Aug 19, 2021
Tapping into Your Higher Power with ex-NFL Player Turned Yogi Eben Britton
Aug 12, 2021
Building an Unstoppable Mindset with US Navy Officer & NASCAR Driver Jesse Iwuji
Aug 05, 2021
Creating a Culture of Extraordinary Trust and Gratitude with Blue Angel Flight Leader, Greg “Boss” Wooldridge
Jul 29, 2021
How to Thrive in a Disruptive World with Executive Coach, Gerry Valentine
Jul 22, 2021
Live Life Without Limits with Gold Glove Winner, AJ Andrews
Jul 15, 2021
Life Lessons in Courage and Character with War Hero and POW, Thomas Kirk Jr.
Jul 08, 2021
The Art of Balancing Desire with Surrender with Dr. Jia Gottlieb
Jul 01, 2021
Hit Hard, Have Fun, and Play Fair with Justin Bookey
Jun 24, 2021
Make Yourself Irreplaceable with Speaker & Coach Chad Hymas
Jun 17, 2021
6 Rules for Life with Ex-UFC Fighter & Entrepreneur Eliot Marshall
Jun 10, 2021
Convert Kindness into Clarity with Cognitive Scientist, Jacquelyn H. Berry, Ph.D.
Jun 03, 2021
Creating an Unbeatable Mind with Ex-Navy SEAL Mark Divine
May 27, 2021
Next Level Sales Methodology and RNT Selling with Bill Palmer
May 20, 2021
The Invincibility of the Spirit with Coach, Speaker, and Author Kate Eckman
May 13, 2021
Life Changing Routines with Performance Physiologist Dr. Greg Wells
May 06, 2021
Gratitude At Work and Transformational Mindsets with Steve Foran
Apr 29, 2021
Sports, Life, and Wisdom with Chicago Bulls Team Doctor Michael Lewis
Apr 22, 2021
An Hour on Trust with Speaker, Writer and Trust Researcher David Horsager
Apr 15, 2021
Employee Engagement with "The Undercover Millennial" Clint Pulver
Apr 08, 2021
Personal Success, Branding, and PGA golf with TV Commentator Kraig Kann
Apr 01, 2021
Three Years of Silent Meditation and The Power of Preserving Ancient Wisdom with John Brady
Mar 25, 2021
Resilience and Leadership with Fannie Mae Chief of Staff Eric Bellamy
Mar 18, 2021
How to close a billion dollar deal with Bret Griess
Mar 10, 2021
The Business of Memory and Experience with Iconic Restaurateur Markus Thesleff
Mar 04, 2021
The Six Perfections - Steps to Radically Transform Your World - With Geshe Michael Roach
Feb 24, 2021
Brian “Doc” Schmidt—Sonoma Raceway Track Doctor—on Success in Extreme Trauma Surgery
Feb 18, 2021
NASA Astronaut Ron Garan on Changing Our 2D Worldview
Feb 11, 2021
Dreams And Leadership With -Sydney Barber The U.S. Navy's First Female Black Brigade Commander
Feb 04, 2021
Thriving Through Covid And The Shaqaroni Pizza With CEO of Papa Johns Robert Lynch
Jan 27, 2021
2020 from Outer Space with NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy
Jan 14, 2021
Unleashing Organizational Potential with Patrick Cowden of The Beyond Company
Jan 13, 2021
Wisdom From The Sky With The CO of Top Gun- Tom Trotter
Jan 07, 2021
A Warriors Focus With U.S. World Champion Epee Fencer - Natalie Vie
Dec 31, 2020
Deeper creative intelligence, belief levels, conscious and subconscious process. - With Greg Spero
Dec 23, 2020
Next Level Leadership from a ex Navy Seal and FBI special agent -With Errol Doebler
Dec 17, 2020
Doctor to The Dallas Mavericks and The Importance of Character - With Dr. Tarek O. Souryal
Dec 11, 2020
Ultra Running, Personal Covenants, and Breakthroughs. - With Joe Gagnon
Dec 02, 2020
Finding Poise in Difficult Times and Overcoming Fatigue - Front Liners of COVID-19 - With Patrick O Shaughnessy
Nov 25, 2020
Dr. Bill Dorfman -Learn, Earn and Return. Life lessons from a billion dollar founder in dentistry.
Nov 19, 2020
Overcoming Obstacles - Becoming Positive, Powerful, & Transforming Blindness- With Sean Callagy
Nov 11, 2020
Meditation - Clarity & Achieving What You Want In Life- With Mike Lee
Nov 04, 2020
Innovation, Sustained Growth, Creativity, & Eliminating Fear with Joshua Linker
Oct 28, 2020
Scaling Empathy And Finding Your Purpose - Taylor Conroy
Oct 22, 2020
Women in Pro Auto Racing, Return On Inclusion and The Power of Perseverance with Jackie Heinricher
Oct 15, 2020
Conscious Capitalism, Giving Back, & The Spirit of An Entrepreneur - With David Meltzer
Oct 07, 2020
Gratitude, Generosity and The Power of Routine with Tom Penn
Sep 30, 2020
Challenging Yourself, Personal Mantras and Finding Your Summit with former NFL receiver Mark Pattison
Sep 28, 2020
The Crossover between Business, Sports and Elite Basketball at the Youth and NBA Level. with Alan Stein Jr.
Sep 28, 2020
Driving Business Through A Win-Win Lens with Ian Lopitan Co-Founder of Spiritual Gangster
Sep 28, 2020