Brad Stulberg: The Way of Excellence

In a world of constant noise, endless distraction, and performative busyness, what does it mean to pursue true excellence? Not hustle-for-hustle’s-sake kind—but the kind rooted in values, meaning, and sustainable high performance. Today’s guest is one of the clearest voices on that question: Brad Stulberg—bestselling author, performance coach, and researcher on sustainable excellence. Brad is a rare returning guest to The Coaching Lab for good reason. His work regularly appears in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic, and he serves on faculty at the University of Michigan. His new book, The Way of Excellence, reframes excellence not as a finish line—but as a process of mastery, meaning, and becoming. Drawing on modern science, timeless philosophy, and real-world stories of elite performers, Brad shows us how to integrate mastery and mattering—so we can perform at our best without burning out or losing what truly matters. In this conversation, we explore: · Why excellence is not about outcomes—but about process · How to build real confidence through consistency · The difference between “pseudo-excellence” and the real thing · How focus, discipline, and values alignment create sustained performance · And how to pursue greatness without sacrificing well-being, relationships, or meaning Whether you’re an athlete, coach, leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to live with greater intention, this episode delivers a clear, grounded roadmap for what it really means to be at your best—day after day. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification , annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here . YouTube Coaching Channel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.com Twitter: @Catalyst2Thrive Website: CatalystCoaching360.com If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: . This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

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Brad Stulberg: The Way of Excellence is an episode from Catalyst Health & Wellness Coaching Podcast by Catalyst Coaching Institute.

This episode is 60:41 long.

This episode was published on Jan 29, 2026.

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