Performance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating Change

What does a Paralympic athlete know about corporate restructuring? How does a theater improviser help a soldier transition to civilian life? Performance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating Change is built on the premise that the principles for thriving through major life shifts are universal, whether you're on a battlefield, a stage, or in a boardroom. Hosts Kat Koppett and John Register bring a uniquely powerful combination of perspectives to this conversation. John, a combat veteran and Paralympic Silver Medalist, translates the mindset of high-stakes physical and psychological adaptation. Kat, an organizational psychologist and improviser, applies the rules of spontaneous theater and systems thinking to personal and professional transformation. Together, they move beyond abstract theory, offering concrete tools and relatable stories drawn directly from their own extraordinary journeys. This podcast digs into the real work of change: managing fear, reframing identity, building resilience, and finding creativity when the old playbook is obsolete. You'll hear dialogues that are both practical and profound, exploring how to perform at your best not in spite of change, but because of it. It’s for anyone facing a career pivot, a health diagnosis, a leadership challenge, or any significant life transition, seeking not just to cope, but to emerge stronger and more capable. Each episode is a blend of hard-won wisdom, psychological insight, and actionable strategies, all aimed at helping you master your own performance shift.