High Performance Hub Podcast

My Dad. My Hero. | Rick Watts

In this episode, I sit down with my Dad, someone who has shaped my life more than he even realises.
 
Recording this in Las Vegas was a full circle moment for both of us, especially when I think about where I was five or six years ago. Sharing this space with him is something I will never forget.
 
We dive into where his love for running and fitness began and how movement has supported his mental health, longevity and overall wellbeing throughout his life. We talk through his career journey, from working on the markets to playing a key role in helping bring New Balance into the spotlight.
 
There are stories about what I was like growing up, the habits I had as a kid and the core memories that shaped who I became.
 
This episode is a mix of meaningful lessons, funny moments and honest conversations between a father and son.

Driven By Purpose | Conor Tracey

In this episode, I sit down with Conor Tracey, founder of The Run Room Las Vegas, CrossFit athlete, coach, husband, father and former nurse.
 
Conor’s journey is a masterclass in high performance done properly. From helping people at their lowest in nursing to pushing his limits on the competition floor to launching a movement that is transforming confidence and belief through fitness.
 
This conversation goes far beyond training. It is about identity, mindset, resilience and doing the hard things that actually move your life forward.
 
We dive into how competing in every form builds belief and confidence, why movement and mental health are directly connected, the mindset Conor uses to step into the fire when things get tough, the importance of mastering your craft before building a brand, how he evolved from nurse to athlete to coach to founder, why the real results of fitness are not always physical and the impact The Run Room is having across Las Vegas.
 
Conor is an athlete who leads from the front and a coach who genuinely cares, and his story blends discipline, purpose and growth at every stage of life.
 
If you are someone who wants more from your training mindset or life, this episode will hit home. It is honest, raw and packed with lessons that extend far beyond fitness.
 
High performance is not something you wait for. It is something you build.

EP19 Driven By Purpose | Conor Tracey

In this episode, I sit down with Conor Tracey, founder of The Run Room Las Vegas, CrossFit athlete, coach, husband, father and former nurse.Conor’s journey is a masterclass in high performance done properly. From helping people at their lowest in nursing to pushing his limits on the competition floor to launching a movement that is transforming confidence and belief through fitness.This conversation goes far beyond training. It is about identity, mindset, resilience and doing the hard things that actually move your life forward.We dive into how competing in every form builds belief and confidence, why movement and mental health are directly connected, the mindset Conor uses to step into the fire when things get tough, the importance of mastering your craft before building a brand, how he evolved from nurse to athlete to coach to founder, why the real results of fitness are not always physical and the impact The Run Room is having across Las Vegas.Conor is an athlete who leads from the front and a coach who genuinely cares, and his story blends discipline, purpose and growth at every stage of life.If you are someone who wants more from your training mindset or life, this episode will hit home.It is honest, raw and packed with lessons that extend far beyond fitness.High performance is not something you wait for. It is something you build.

From Desperation to Domination | Rory McShane

From starting his marketing firm in his son’s nursery to building a multi-million dollar business across America, Rory McShane’s journey is anything but ordinary.
 
But this episode isn’t just about business success. It’s about grit, leadership, and the personal cost of chasing growth without balance.
 
At one point, Rory weighed 360lbs, working 18-hour days and living off fast food. His business was thriving, but his health was failing. Until he decided to rebuild everything: his body, his mindset, and his systems.
 
In this powerful conversation, we explore:
💡 How Rory rebuilt structure, discipline, and balance in life and business
💡 How leadership and culture drive long-term success
💡 Why resilience is forged in the hardest moments
💡 The role of fitness in sharpening focus and high performance
💡 The hard truth behind entrepreneurship and sustainable growth
 
And SO much more…
 
Rory’s story is raw, driven, and a reminder that high performance isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build.

EP18 From Desperation to Domination | Rory McShane

From starting his marketing firm in his son’s nursery to building a multi-million dollar business across America, Rory McShane’s journey is anything but ordinary.But this episode isn’t just about business success.It’s about grit, leadership, and the personal cost of chasing growth without balance.At one point, Rory weighed 360lbs, working 18-hour days and living off fast food. His business was thriving, but his health was failing.Until he decided to rebuild everything: his body, his mindset, and his systems.In this powerful conversation, we explore:💡 How Rory rebuilt structure, discipline, and balance in life and business💡 How leadership and culture drive long-term success💡 Why resilience is forged in the hardest moments💡 The role of fitness in sharpening focus and high performance💡 The hard truth behind entrepreneurship and sustainable growthAnd SO much more…Rory’s story is raw, driven, and a reminder that high performance isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build.

Addiction...to Addicted to Helping Others | Brad Jones

Addiction doesn’t have to define your life. In this episode, I sit down with Brad Jones, a leading therapist in LA who transformed his own struggles with substance abuse and mental health from the age of 13 into a mission to help others.
 
Brad’s journey is raw, real, and inspiring, a reminder that your setbacks can become your greatest strengths.
 
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ The power of community in recovery and life
✅ Why mental health is the foundation of true high performance
✅ The moment that forced Brad to confront change
✅ How to train your mind like a muscle for resilience & clarity
✅ Why you don’t need to prove yourself to anyone to grow
…and so much more.
 
If you’ve ever faced challenges, battled addiction, or want to understand how mindset, purpose, and support can transform your life, this episode is for you.

EP17 Addiction...to Addicted to Helping Others | Brad Jones

Addiction doesn’t have to define your life. In this episode, I sit down with Brad Jones, a leading therapist in LA who transformed his own struggles with substance abuse and mental health from the age of 13 into a mission to help others.Brad’s journey is raw, real, and inspiring — a reminder that your setbacks can become your greatest strengths.In this episode, we dive into:✅ The power of community in recovery and life✅ Why mental health is the foundation of true high performance✅ The moment that forced Brad to confront change✅ How to train your mind like a muscle for resilience & clarity✅ Why you don’t need to prove yourself to anyone to grow…and so much more.If you’ve ever faced challenges, battled addiction, or want to understand how mindset, purpose, and support can transform your life, this episode is for you.

Homelessness & Addiction to High Performance | Jeff Iverson

In this episode, Jeff Iverson shares the lessons that shaped his journey from 15 years of meth addiction and homelessness to becoming a leader, founder of two of Nevada’s largest mental health and treatment centres, and an advocate for health, fitness, and transformation.
 
We dive deep into powerful topics, including:
⚡ Turning rock bottom into the launchpad for resilience and growth
⚡ Why fitness became the foundation for clarity, energy, and leadership
⚡ The mindset shifts that helped him overcome addiction and build discipline
⚡ The role of humility, mentorship, and being teachable in lasting success
⚡ How to align daily habits with the person you want to become
 
And that’s only the start.
 
If you’re serious about high performance in leadership, fitness, and life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

EP16 Homelessness & Addiction to High Performance | Jeff Iverson

In this episode, Jeff Iverson shares the lessons that shaped his journey from 15 years of meth addiction and homelessness to becoming a leader, founder of two of Nevada’s largest mental health and treatment centres, and an advocate for health, fitness, and transformation.We dive deep into powerful topics, including:⚡ Turning rock bottom into the launchpad for resilience and growth⚡ Why fitness became the foundation for clarity, energy, and leadership⚡ The mindset shifts that helped him overcome addiction and build discipline⚡ The role of humility, mentorship, and being teachable in lasting success⚡ How to align daily habits with the person you want to becomeAnd that’s only the start. 👊If you’re serious about high performance in leadership, fitness, and life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.📺 Watch now and subscribe for more conversations on mindset, resilience, and high-performance living with leaders who’ve rebuilt everything from the ground up.

Failed Founder. Relentless High Performer | Sampson Simmons

In this episode, Sam opens up about the lessons that shaped his journey from business failure to thriving as a father, husband, athlete, and leader.
 
We dive deep into powerful topics, including:
- How to be cutthroat (and flexible) with time to show up in every role
- Why failure became the launchpad for growth (and why you’ll always admire those who take the shot)
- Realigning with who you actually want to be vs. who others expect you to be
- Making decisions rooted in shifting values rather than outside pressure
- The power of perspective—how stepping outside your own story changes how you see failure
 
And this is just scratching the surface.
 
If you’re serious about high performance in business, fitness, and life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
 
Subscribe for more conversations on physical optimisation, mindset, and precision nutrition with leaders who refuse to settle.