In this Greatest Hits episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard revisits his conversation with Andy Allo — musician, actor, and star of Amazon’s Upload. Born in Cameroon and raised in the U.S., Andy has built a remarkable career spanning music, film, and television, including touring with Prince as part of the legendary New Power Generation.
From open mics to global stages, Andy shares how grit, preparation, and authenticity shaped her journey. She opens up about pursuing her dream against cultural expectations, embracing both planning and adaptability, and the leadership lessons she learned directly from Prince.
🔑 You’ll discover:
- Why preparation creates the foundation for “lucky breaks”
- How to balance vision and flexibility in pursuing goals
- The power of adaptability — being “like water” in uncertain times
- Why great leaders know when to step back so others can shine
- How self-reflection and feedback fuel continuous growth
Andy’s story is a reminder that true artistry — and leadership — isn’t just about talent or charm. It’s about discipline, humility, and the courage to keep evolving.
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The Beyond High Performance Podcast is brought to you by the coaches and friends of the executive coaching firm, Novus Global, and the Meta Performance Institute for Coaching. Join us for intentional, vulnerable, thought provoking conversations that illustrate the life-shifting power of coaching. In order to adequately share the breadth and depth of the firm’s insights, this podcast consists of three unique shows. The Meta Performance Show, will bring you unflinching interviews with top industry leaders on their paths to success. Next, we explore with the show called On Coaching, which pulls back the curtain on the intricacies of life as a Novus Global Coach. And finally, Your Finest Hour, which explores the unique dynamics between a coach and their client by bringing both on the show to unpack their coaching experience together. This podcast was crafted to help you grow as a coach, leader, employee, and human being, inspiring you to go beyond high performance and explore what you are capable of. Note that this podcast is not for those who are committed to mediocrity.