In this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, host Dan Leffelaar sits down with Esther Mun, founder of the acclaimed branding and design studio Little Fury, and her coach Chris North, Associate Partner at Novus Global.

What began as skepticism toward coaching turned into a life-changing journey for Esther—helping her uncover hidden beliefs, rediscover her confidence, and transform how she leads both creatively and professionally. Together with Chris, she shares how coaching challenged her to replace self-imposed limits with curiosity and courage—turning “walls” into “bridges.”

You’ll hear how Esther built Little Fury from passion and persistence, what it means to find the right coaching “chemistry,” and how curiosity and commitment can unlock exponential growth.

🔑 You’ll discover:

• How the right coaching chemistry fuels transformation and creativity
• Why curiosity and accountability are catalysts for personal and professional growth
• How shifting from “I can’t” to “I can test it” leads to breakthrough confidence
• The mindset change that helped Esther see every obstacle as an opportunity
• Why great coaching isn’t about being told what to do—it’s about awakening what’s already within you

Esther’s story reminds us that growth begins when we challenge the stories we tell ourselves—and that the best coaching partnerships don’t just change your work; they change your world.

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What happens when we pull back the curtain? In this special edition of Beyond High Performance, we’re flipping the script as our host Jason Jaggard is interviewed by Andy Stanley, Founder and Senior Pastor at North Point Ministries, to unpack the powerful ideas behind Jason’s book, Beyond High Performance: What Great Coaches Know About How the Best Get Better.

Together, they explore the four mindsets that define how we work — prisoner, mercenary, missionary, and athlete — and reveal why the best leaders don’t just perform; they grow. Andy shares how the book challenged his own leadership approach, shifting him from managing to leading again, and why the most irritating question — “What am I capable of?” — might just unlock your next breakthrough.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The four work mindsets — and how to move from burnout to growth.
• The “high performer problem” and why success can secretly stall progress.
• The single question that drives lasting transformation: What are we capable of?
• Why leaders must model learning, not just teaching.
• How curiosity, imagination, and courage drive meta performance.

🧾 Guest Description

Andy Stanley is the founder, senior pastor, and visionary leader behind North Point Ministries, as well as a best-selling author and communicator.

Listen to Andy on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast, featuring the episode “Beyond High Performance: How Great Leaders Make Great Teams.” Tune in here. The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is recognized as one of Forbes’ 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine.

Jason Jaggard is the founder and CEO of Novus Global and co-founder of the Meta Performance Institute. His book Beyond High Performance has inspired elite leaders worldwide to think bigger, lead deeper, and grow beyond their current limits.

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, Amanda Jaggard sits down with coach and Novus Global Partner David Gerber and his client Payandeh Ekrami, a sales leader whose “impossible” goals became reality in record time.

Originally featured on Your Finest Hour, this inspiring conversation traces how a reluctant introduction to coaching turned into a partnership that transformed Payandeh’s life — leading her to achieve a ten-year dream in just eighteen months.

Together, they unpack the power of anchoring goals to deeper dreams, embracing “soul-line” coaching, and learning that excellence isn’t earned — it’s embodied.

🔑 You’ll discover:

• How aligning goals with purpose turns the “impossible” into achievable
• Why integrating emotion and logic unlocks authentic leadership
• The difference between goal-line and soul-line coaching — and why both matter
• How powerful coaching partnerships thrive on honesty, friction, and trust
• The mindset shift that helped Payandeh buy her dream home and lead with wholeness

Payandeh’s story reminds us that high performance isn’t about grinding harder — it’s about showing up whole, courageous, and open-hearted to what’s possible.

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/

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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/