The Top High-Performance Coaches
The Top High-Performance Coaches
I had the chance to speak with some of the top high-performance coaches to understand what sets their coaching apart and the key factors behind their success..
From enhancing mindset and well-being to achieving business growth and personal breakthroughs, these coaches share their unique approaches and experiences.
Their insights highlight the diverse methods and principles they use to help their clients reach new heights in their careers and personal lives.
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In Brief : The Top High Performance Coaches
- Mark Fenner - Mark Fenner, founder of RISE Performance Group, is a growth dynamo and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience in sales and technology.
- Andrew Lawless - Andrew Lawless is a finalist for the prestigious Kolbe Professional Award, recognizing him as one of the top human instinct coaches globally.
- Sarah Wells - Since 2015, Sarah leverages her background in education and biology to empower others in crafting fulfilling lives.
- Kim-Adele Randall - Kim-Adele Randall, a seasoned business consultant and bestselling author, brings over 25 years of corporate experience to her coaching.
- George Anderson - George Anderson, a wellbeing and performance coach, draws from extensive personal training experience and ultra-endurance events to help clients improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
- Dr. Tana M. Session - Dr. Tana M. Session, an experienced HR executive, specializes in cultural engineering and executive performance coaching.
- Michele Miller - Michele Miller, a Sport Psychologist, coaches individuals in high performance across various arenas, from sports to business.
- Dr. Evan Johnson - Dr. Evan Johnson, a flow science and peak performance expert, helps individuals unlock their true potential and perform at their best.
- Dr. Floyd Spence - Dr. Floyd Spence, an author and high-performance coach, utilizes his SOAR coaching model to help clients achieve their goals with sustainable results.
- Alex Kergall - Alex Kergall, with a finance background, helps high performers and executives live happier lives by measuring and harnessing their potential through the Global Performance Index.
- Erina Haile - Erina Haile’s near-death experience led to a transformative shift in perspective, inspiring her to help others make their lives count.
- Mary Gallagher - Mary Gallagher encourages her clients to choose the extraordinary version of their lives, guiding them to make powerful and courageous choices.
- Stephanie Barros - Stephanie Barros, a Certified High Performance Coach, channels her passion for helping others discover their potential into her coaching practice.
Susan Hobson
Susan Hobson is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, best selling author, podcaster and keynote speaker with 15+ years of experience coaching Fortune 500 companies like Google and Nokia. As the CEO and Founder of Elite High Performance Inc., she has been recognized by Time Iconic and CIO Women Magazine for her impact in leadership. Her coaching firm was also was named one of the Top 10 Leadership Development Companies in Canada by Manage HR in 2024.
What do you do differently or how is your coaching different from others?
Susan applies a Leadership 2.0 methodology rooted in neuroscience, cutting-edge research, and high-performance mindset strategies to drive lasting behavior change in leaders. By helping them reprogram deep-rooted beliefs and rewire thought patterns, she empowers leaders to break negative mental loops, elevate emotional intelligence, and enhance decision-making. This approach unlocks peak performance in both professional and personal areas, fostering growth, resilience, and lasting impact.
What according to you has been the single most important thing that has contributed to your success as a coach?
My high-performance mindset coaching methodology has been the single most critical factor in differentiating me as a coach and a business. Taking my first-hand experience as a former professional athlete (played professional women’s hockey), having competed in the IVY leagues, I was able to distill my real time experience of what it takes to win in high-pressure, high-stakes environments and combine it with my education in psychology, sociology, neurolinguistic programming and professional coaching to curate my own game changing process.
Jason Cooper
Jason Cooper is a globally recognised high-performance sales and mind coach recommended by Thinkers 360 as a top 10 sales coach. Specialising in empowering 360° thinkers, he helps professionals align their mindset with a strategy to unlock their full potential and achieve exceptional results. Using neuroscience-backed techniques, Jason transforms leaders and teams, driving excellence in sales, decision-making, and personal performance for sustainable growth.
What do you do differently or how is your coaching different from others?
Jason Cooper distinguishes himself as a coach by merging neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and actionable strategies to foster transformational growth. He is dedicated to unlocking high-performance potential by harmonising his mindset and skillset for sustainable success. Jason's customised approach considers individual motivations, challenges, and communication styles, highlighting emotional intelligence, decision-making psychology, and the impact of non-verbal cues. His coaching transcends conventional methods, enabling leaders and teams to thrive under pressure, cultivate trust, and forge deeper connections. Focused on delivering measurable outcomes, Jason empowers clients with practical strategies that achieve peak performance and enduring personal and professional influence.
What according to you has been the single most important thing that has contributed to your success as a coach?
Jason Cooper's achievements as a coach arise from his commitment to ongoing learning and self-improvement, which he uses to inspire others to realise their potential. With over 20 years of experience in sales and digital marketing, an array of certifications, and knowledge across various coaching disciplines, he incorporates principles from neuroscience and psychology into his personalised, holistic method. Jason produces impactful results by prioritising genuine relationship-building and skills that extend beyond conventional sales techniques. His sincere pledge to client success and his capacity to tailor his approach to each individual underpins his highly effective coaching style.
Mark Fenner
Mark Fenner is a force multiplier, growth dynamo, transformative leadership expert, and coach for unstoppable mid-market companies. The mastermind behind RISE Performance Group, Mark’s journey spans more than 25 years as a sales leader in the software, technology, and services industries. In 2011, he founded RISE Performance Group to empower the growth-oriented leaders of mid-market companies to achieve more and give more.
