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The Executive Athlete Podcast

Nicole Ward
GO Brewing
Sensate
Plastic Surgery
Recovery
Longevity Medicine
Olga Gvozdenovic
Sleep
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Naperville, United States
Vagus Nerve
Artificial Intelligence
Executive Presence
Aesthetic Treatments
Heartmath Institute
Paragon Performance Evolution
SAP
Baltimore Ravens
NFL
Bronson Kaufusi
Athletic Leadership

Your energy is your edge. Ready to optimize your performance?

Hosted by Nicole Ward, Senior VP of Sales at Aon, board certified health and nutrition coach, and founder of the Sales Athlete platform, this podcast explores the science, strategies, and daily practices that fuel sustained success at the top.

Each episode features industry leaders, elite performers, and trailblazing biohackers sharing ... more

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In this episode of the Executive Athlete, I sit down with Sean Kanan, Emmy Award winning producer, actor, bestselling author, martial artist, and TEDx speaker best known for portraying Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part 3 and Cobra Kai. We talk about... more

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In this episode of Executive Athlete, I sit down with Bronson Kaufus to discuss his journey from NFL defensive lineman to entrepreneur and founder of Young Athlete Society. He reveals what separates elite performers at the highest level, why mindset ... more

Note: In the episode intro, Olga is referenced as Vice President of Sales for High Growth at SAP. Since recording, she has moved into a new role and is now Group Vice President of Renewals, Digital & SMB Strategy at Cornerstone OnDemand.

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In this episode of Executive Athlete, I sit down with Jeff Benton, founder and CEO of Paragon Performance Evolution, to explore why coherence, not hustle, not strategy, not even willpower, is the ultimate competitive advantage. We dive into why 90% o... more

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In this episode of Executive Athlete, I sit down with Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Aesthetic Lab in Newport Beach, to explore how aesthetic medicine has evolved from vanity-driven procedures to a strategic pil... more

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In this episode of the Executive Athlete, I sit down with Hayden McComas, Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned documentary filmmaker and author of The Modern Monk, to explore his dramatic journey from hustle culture burnout to holistic wellness. After ... more

In this episode of the Executive Athlete, I sit down with Anna Gudmundson, CEO and co-founder of Sensate, to explore how infrasound resonance technology is revolutionizing stress management and nervous system regulation. We dive into why meditation a... more

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In this episode of Biohacking for the Executive Athlete, I sit down with Gold Porter, founder and CEO of Riveter Consulting Group, to explore her unconventional path from Marine paralegal to luxury lifestyle management expert. We dive into how she se... more

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Sean Kanan
Emmy Award winning producer, writer, actor, martial artist, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker; known for Cobra Kai and other projects
Actor/Entrepreneur; Cobra Kai and related works
Episode: Reinvention, Sobriety, and Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story | Cobra Kai's Sean Kanan
Bronson Kaufusi
Former NFL defensive lineman, entrepreneur, founder of Young Athlete Society
Former NFL teams (Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers); Founder of Young Athlete Society
Episode: NFL Veteran Reveals: What Executives Can Learn From NFL Players | Bronson Kaufusi
Olga Gvozdenovic
VP of Sales for High Growth at SAP; founder of OMG Basketball Academy
SAP; OMG Basketball Academy
Episode: Former D1 Athlete Exposes The Recovery Mistake Executives Make | Olga Gvozdenovic
Jeff Benton
Founder and CEO of Paragon Performance Evolution
Paragon Performance Evolution
Episode: Peak Performance Expert: The Harder You Push, the Worse You Perform | Jeff Benton
Goretti Ho Taghva
Board-certified plastic surgeon, founder of LEA Plastic Surgery
LEA Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach
Episode: BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON: Why Appearance Shapes Your Career Success | Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva
Hayden McComas
Modern day renaissance man, entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, documentary filmmaker, author of The Modern Monk
Self/Modern Monk Path
Episode: From Silicon Valley Burnout to Modern Monk with Hayden McComas
Anna Gudmundson
CEO of Sensate, wellness technology founder
Sensate
Episode: Improving Wellness Tech to Calm the World with Anna Gudmundson
Gold Porter
Founder and CEO of Riveter Consulting Group (RCG)
Riveter Consulting Group
Episode: Marine to CEO: Building a Life Without Limits with Gold Porter
Joe Chura
Founder and CEO of Go Brewing
Go Brewing
Episode: The Sober Entrepreneur: Joe Chura’s Revolution in Brewing

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Nicole Ward
Host of the Executive Athlete Podcast; Senior Vice President of Sales at Aon; board-certified health and nutrition coach; founder of the Sales Athlete platform

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Former D1 Athlete Exposes The Recovery Mistake Executives Make | Olga Gvozdenovic
Q: How has your athletic background shaped your approach to balance, recovery, and avoiding burnout in a high-pressure tech career?
Recovery is non-negotiable; sleep, nutrition, and movement underpin sustainable performance. I emphasize simple routines, consistent workouts even during travel, and prioritizing health to enable long-term focus on pipeline and deals. The injury I endured early in my career taught me that you're not invincible, which anchors my emphasis on balance and preventing burnout.
Former D1 Athlete Exposes The Recovery Mistake Executives Make | Olga Gvozdenovic
Q: What three principles guide you as a leader, and how do they translate from sports to business?
Three core principles guide me: lead, learn, and listen. When these sound principles appear in any environment—sports or business—you create space to understand the situation, know the people involved, and take thoughtful risks. It's a team-centric approach that helps align diverse teammates toward a common mission.
Former D1 Athlete Exposes The Recovery Mistake Executives Make | Olga Gvozdenovic
Q: So, rewinding the clock, what first drew you to competitive sports and how did your athletic identity begin to develop?
I was drawn to competition and testing my limits from a young age; the process and the feedback loop of practice leading to measurable results kept me going, whether it was tennis or basketball. The spark came from wanting to learn quickly what it takes to win and how effort translates into outcomes, which shaped my leadership style and my approach to team dynamics.
BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON: Why Appearance Shapes Your Career Success | Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva
Q: How do you balance aesthetics with longevity and overall wellness for executives?
She explains integrating non-surgical therapies, regenerative medicine, and precise, measurable cosmetic approaches to ensure outcomes support long-term vitality, emphasizing natural results and healthy lifestyle foundations such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON: Why Appearance Shapes Your Career Success | Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva
Q: How did you come to be a plastic surgeon?
Dr. Taghva describes growing up in a family of businesspeople, discovering surgery and mentorship, and choosing plastic surgery for its breadth and potential to impact patients across head to toe, ultimately combining artistry with science.

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What is The Executive Athlete Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high-performance living for leaders, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, blending performance science, biohacking, and leadership mindset. Episodes frequently feature former athletes, executives, and founders who discuss resilience, recovery, sleep, nutrition, and nervous system regulation, sharing practical rituals, routines, and frameworks listeners can adopt to optimize energy, decision-making, and presence under pressure. A standout theme is turning stress into growth through disciplined yet flexible practices, with guests ranging from elite sports figures to wellness technologists and business founders. The format tends to mix personal journeys with actionable tips for sustaining peak performance across work and... more

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1. Sean Kanan
2. Bronson Kaufusi
3. Olga Gvozdenovic
4. Jeff Benton
5. Goretti Ho Taghva
6. Hayden McComas
7. Anna Gudmundson
8. Gold Porter

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