Leadership isn’t about avoiding hard conversations. It’s about having them. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, 19-year NHL veteran Brad May breaks down what real accountability looks like.Clear expectations. Honest feedback. Shared responsibility. If the standard wasn’t met, ask why. Did the person fall short -- or did…
When pressure rises, simplify. Brad May recalls how one conversation stripped away stress and doubt. His coach didn’t overcomplicate it — he humanized it. You’re not here to do everything. You’re here to do your job. That focus is what frees you to perform. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #BradMay #ClarityWins #PerformanceMindset #KnowYourRole…
Great leadership isn’t complicated. It’s clear. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, 19-year NHL veteran Brad May explains what separates average leaders from elite ones: clear short term, mid term, and long term goals. Clarity creates confidence. Confidence fuels performance. Championship teams and championship companies are built the…
Discipline isn’t about motivation. It’s about identity. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, 19-year NHL veteran Brad May breaks down why “try” is one of the most dangerous words in performance. High performers don’t lean on excuses. They act. And if it doesn’t work, they take ownership and…
In this powerful episode, Brad May returns for Part 2 of a raw and honest conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, and what it truly takes to win at the highest level. Brad reflects on being traded multiple times during his NHL career, adapting to new teams, and learning how to…
We were taught to make a wish… and keep it quiet. But the people who actually change their lives do something different. They say it out loud. They declare it. They commit to it. Wishes kept silent rarely move mountains. Goals spoken boldly — and backed by work — do.…
Longevity is not accidental. It is intentional. While others cut corners, the elite invest. Better training. Better recovery. Better nutrition. Even when no one is watching. Learning from people like Kobe Bryant meant understanding that greatness isn’t just talent — it’s preparation. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #HighPerformance #Longevity #Leadership #Discipline #ProfessionalAthlete #EntrepreneurMindset…
Leadership is holding the line even when others don’t like it. It's carrying pressure when everyone is watching. It's making decisions that may isolate you — but move the group forward. Kobe Bryant once spoke about how lonely leadership can be. Because at the top, there are fewer people who…
There are thousands chasing the dream. Only a few make it. What separates them? It’s not just talent. It’s not just luck. It’s the mindset that says: You can’t hurt me. I’m not quitting. I’m not going anywhere. Fear shows up. Pressure shows up. Doubt shows up. But mental fortitude…
Success is not luck. It's the realization of a predetermined goal. When you set achievable targets and commit to them consistently, momentum builds. Small wins compound. Confidence grows. And success starts creating more success. Set the goal. Make it real. Make it achievable. Then execute. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #SuccessMindset #GoalSetting #HighPerformance…
In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, former NHL veteran Brad May joins Dwayne for candid conversation about leadership, grit, and longevity — on and off the ice. Brad reflects on his 19-year NHL career, what separated players who made it from those who didn’t, and why mental fortitude…
Performance doesn’t improve under a spotlight of criticism. Whether it’s kids, teams, or employees — people respond differently when we focus on their strengths instead of their gaps. Skill can be built later. Confidence has to come first. Change the focus. Change the outcome. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #MindsetCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #RaisingConfidentKids
The future isn’t just about technology, it’s about who you are when technology shows up. Mindset is becoming a competitive advantage. As tech accelerates, the skills that separate people won’t be technical alone - they’ll be mental, emotional, and behavioral. You can’t control the pace of change. You can increase…
The fastest way to derail performance is to turn on yourself. This clip is a reminder that under pressure, your inner dialogue matters more than ever. When you attack yourself, your brain goes into survival mode. When you offer understanding, you regain control. Being kind to yourself isn’t soft —…
You can’t think ahead and perform well at the same time. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray shares a simple anchor that instantly brings you back to the moment: Feet on floor. Bum on chair. Breathe. Listen. Presence isn’t complicated, it’s practiced. And real performance starts…
Great coaching isn’t about giving answers — it’s about helping people find their own. Leaders can move someone out of “I don’t know” by revisiting past success, breaking down what worked, and shifting attention back to controllable processes. Messy. Clunky. Honest. That’s how growth actually happens. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment…
In Part 2 of this conversation, Emma Murray and Dwayne Kerrigan move from awareness into practical performance tools. Emma introduces one of the most powerful distinctions in high performance: critique versus criticism. She explains why self-criticism is a survival response that quietly destroys confidence, slows learning, and locks people into…
You don’t rise to the level of your skill — you perform to the level of your mindset. This clip reframes performance through a simple metaphor: skillset is the toolbox, but mindset is the system that decides when and how those tools actually get used. Grow the mindset, and the…
Explore the dynamic interplay between #Mindset and #Skillset with returning guest and friend of the pod, Emma Murray. Uncover how the right intention can revolutionize your approach to execution and success. This conversation is packed with valuable takeaways you won't want to miss! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-dwayne-kerrigan-podcast/id1708323202 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vt5cT0HNDHX4l6mjVq02n?si=26680d16a0584bde YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #SelfImprovement…
Fear isn’t motivation — it’s distraction. This clip breaks down why carrot-and-stick thinking backfires, even when we apply it to ourselves. When attention stays on what might go wrong, performance suffers. When it stays on what we can control, results improve. Shift the focus. Change the outcome. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #MindsetShift…
Big goals don’t require big focus — they require small, controllable focus. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray explains why performance drops when we fixate on the big picture. All the fear lives there — the uncontrollables, the outcomes, the what-ifs. Elite performers do the opposite.…
Peak performance isn’t about eliminating pressure — it’s about managing where your mind goes when pressure shows up. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray breaks it down simply: we all experience pressure, expectations, and internal stories. The skill is learning to catch unhelpful thinking and deliberately…
What you focus on is what you create. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray explains why telling yourself not to mess up almost guarantees that you will. Your brain doesn’t hear the “don’t” — it locks onto the image. Performance breaks down when attention drifts from…
Performance mindset coach Emma Murray returns to The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast to break down why even highly capable people struggle under pressure - and how to fix it. Emma explains that humans are not wired to perform at their best in business, sport, or life - we’re wired for survival.…