Built for Chaos: Training the Mind Like the Body with Chad McGehee - University of Wisconsin, Director of Meditation Training & Co-Founder of Inner Edge Meditation

You have the capability and you're prepared, but if pressure hijacks your attention, narrows your thinking, and makes you “lock up” when the moment matters - you're leaving food on the table. Chad McGehee shares how he’s brought mindfulness meditation training into elite contexts (Fortune 500 executives, FBI SWAT teams, NCAA coaches and student-athletes) by framing it like strength training. His training methods improve focus, composure, and decision-making. Chad is one of the rare practitioners who operates as both an in-the-arena coach and researcher. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you'll also hear Chad talk about:Why the leader's nervous system sets the toneHow small daily reps build big time resilienceAcknowledging emotions vs. Suppressing emotionsReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.comLearn more about Inner Edge Meditation: https://www.inneredgemeditation.com/Meditation Retreat for Mental Performance: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/meditation-retreat-for-mental-performance-in-sport-2026-inner-edge-meditation-14435267No Show Dogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogsNo Show Dogs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs