176. Build Your Inner Edge to Deliver When It Matters Most with Chad McGehee

This conversation isn't just about being "calm"—it's about training yourself to deliver when it matters most...a true business advantage!

In this episode, Katie Mleziva (Real Food Brands) & Clint Matthews (Start Right Foods) are joined by Chad McGehee, Director of Meditation Training for University of Wisconsin Athletics and co-founder of Inner Edge Meditation.

Chad has worked with elite pro and college athletes, FBI SWAT teams, and Fortune 500 business leaders to help them develop the mental skills needed to perform in high-pressure environments.

This conversation isn't about being zen, or calm for the sake of calm. It's about building the kind of focus, resilience, and awareness that allows you to navigate the hard moments... and be fully present for the good ones.

We talk about what it looks like to treat your mind like strength and conditioning—something you train consistently so you can rely on it when it matters most.

If you've ever felt reactive, overwhelmed, or like you're not showing up the way you want to in key moments, this episode will give you a new way to think about how to build that edge—intentionally and over time.

We hope you will enjoy and SHARE it with a friend, colleague, athlete...anyone! Everyone can benefit from the training skills Chad shares here.

In this episode, we cover:

• The concept of your "inner edge" and how it creates a real advantage in business
• Why mental performance training is as important as any type of business acumen you work to build
• The role of attention and awareness in high-pressure situations
• How to use your body as a signal (and not believe every story your mind tells)
• Building stronger teams (business, sports, etc. through presence, connection, and grounded confidence
• What it means to embody your purpose in your day-to-day work
• How small, consistent practices create momentum over time
• Shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset & leadership
• A few good stories...as always!

Key Takeaway:

We can be proactive and train ourselves to have focus, poise, and resilience in high-pressure situations. Here's how to get started!

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LEARN MORE:

--> Learn More about Chad's research, resources, retreat info, and how to hire him for a keynote or workshop InnerEdgeMeditation.com

Coming Up Next Week

Interviews with the brands Katie met will be coming soon. If you're one of them...she'll be reaching out with the scheduling link if she hasn't already!

LET'S CONNECT!

Listening is helpful, but building is better...

1) Connect with Katie Mleziva, Clint Matthews and Chad McGehee on LinkedIn.

2) Join Katie's weekly newsletter HERE to get additional insights, industry resources, and the Weekly Worksheet for this episode, designed to help you build your own brand strategy workbook over time. Joining the email list gives you access to book a Brand Strategy Session as well!

3) Follow along on Instagram for more - @realfoodbrands

Let's Go Shake Up Shopping Carts!

Katie Mleziva

Host & Food Brand Strategist

Real Food Brands