EP 02 | Dr. Jonathan Fader on The Psychology of High Performers

Why do some incredibly talented people never make it, while others with average talent become unstoppable? Dr. Jonathan Fader, Co-Founder and Director of Performance Coaching at SHRPA, joins Jenny Bain on the latest People You Should Know. Fader traces his curiosity back to the 80s, sitting in zip-up pajamas listening to his mother reframe career stories for clients at the kitchen table (02:24). He walks through what he learned working with the Mets, the Giants, and the FDNY about why prospects fizzle and suspects outperform (05:13). He breaks down the "X Factor" trap where a leader's greatest strength becomes their Achilles heel (16:07), and gets specific on the five-minute-a-day skill that compounds into transformation (44:13). A conversation about adjustment, trust, and the practice of being present.

Hosted by Jenny Bain
Featuring: Dr. Jonathan Fader, Co-Founder and Director of Performance Coaching at Strata Performance.
Produced and edited by two-time Emmy Award-winning producer Tanya Hubbard.
People You Should Know is presented by Octus and part of the Octus Podcast Network.