The Action Catalyst
The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
Bonus · Thu, March 27, 2025
CLIP: Make Metrics A Verb
Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners , John Rossman , explains how to REALLY use metrics and how to make metrics a verb for your business. Hear John's full interview in our update episode, and catch his original appearance in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, March 26, 2025
Cut For Time: Pat's Alzheimer's Action Plan
In this cut-for-time clip from Episode 482 of The Action Catalyst, Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group , shares the story of Pat's Alzheimer's diagnosis, and the ways that, for her as a leader, that was the START of a plan, not the end of one. Hear the rest of Tyler's interview in Episode 482 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 25, 2025
Beyond Basketball: Championship Lessons for Success, with Tyler Summitt (Leadership, Sports, Personal Development, Business)
Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group , shares the group’s mission, the story of Pat’s humble beginnings, the art of mastering full executive decision making in 90 second or less, the "secret sauce" to Pat’s leadership, what she definitely didn’t understand about, but learned from, a 5-year-old’s soccer game, how to visualize winning in a (very, very) highly detailed way, the key component that gets you to over a 90% success rate, and the answer to the mystery of just who is “Trish”? Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Pat Summitt Leadership Group. Pat Summitt Leadership Group
Bonus · Thu, March 20, 2025
CLIP: "Doing Good Is Good Business"
Best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and owner of The Arison Group and Arison Investments, Shari Arison , explains why in EVERY aspect of ALL of her companies, the motto she lives by is that "doing good is good business". Hear Shari's full interview in Episode 91 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Tue, March 18, 2025
Update: Winners and Losers in the Hyper-Digital Era, with John Rossman (Business, Data, Leadership, Future)
Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners , John Rossman , rejoins the show to discuss “the innovator’s dilemma”, building foundations, chasing perfection, and making big bets, how to REALLY use metrics and make metrics a verb, 3 megatrends for the future of business, the role of business in democracy, and the #1 mistake leaders make. Mentioned in this episode: Download John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com. Rossman Partners / John Rossman Download John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com. Rossman Partners / John Rossman
Bonus · Thu, March 13, 2025
CLIP: The 5 Ps of Vocal Variety
Michael Chad Hoeppner , author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training , shares the 5 P's of vocal variety, 4 of which you're probably familiar with, and 1 that you've likely never considered, and the difference it makes. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 481 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 11, 2025
REMASTERED: Doing Good Is Good Business, with Shari Arison (Values, Leadership, Culture, Author)
Best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and owner of The Arison Group and Arison Investments, Shari Arison , explains why doing good is good business, how to instill a values-based culture from the top down, the best advice for young leaders, and why the issue is the future.
Bonus · Thu, March 06, 2025
CLIP: Throw an Adult Temper Tantrum
Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and master coach Christine Hassler explains how kids have the right idea when processing emotions, and throwing healthy, adult temper tantrums can actually be helpful. Hear Christine's full interview in Episode 87 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, March 05, 2025
Overtime with Outland: Michael Chad Hoeppner, Episode 481
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 481 with Michael Chad Hoeppner , author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training .
Tue, March 04, 2025
How To Talk Good and Stuff, with Michael Chad Hoeppner (Speaking, Communication, Sales, Training)
Michael Chad Hoeppner , author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training , shares the very specific background he and Adam have in common, and covers topics such as embodied cognition, the Lego trick for memorization, the 5 P's of vocal variety, a tactical exercise for sales people, the BAD speaking advice you've heard 100 times, being present for the audience, the risk in using prepared materials, and the parallels between sales and acting. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, February 27, 2025
CLIP: Getting Help Is A People Business
Advocate and author Matthew Lesko shares some of the best, free resources for finding government grants and assistance for business owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers across the nation. Hear Matthew's full interview in Episode 480 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, February 25, 2025
REMASTERED: Expectation Hangover, with Christine Hassler (Mindset, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Growth)
Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and master coach Christine Hassler drills down on combatting the burden of expectation, adopting a miracle mindset, releasing emotion instead of recycling it, and throwing healthy adult temper tantrums, and explains the distinction between form vs. essence, sympathy vs. empathy, and why strength is overrated.
Bonus · Thu, February 20, 2025
CLIP: 3 Types of Curiosity
Terence Mauri , acclaimed author and founder of Hack Future Lab, explains the 3 forms of curiosity, and which group is currently using them to tremendous benefit. Hear Terence's full interview across Action Catalyst Episodes 478 and 479.
Bonus · Wed, February 19, 2025
Cut For Time: What Is Love?
In this cut-for-time clip from Episode 480 of The Action Catalyst, advocate and author Matthew Lesko shares a hot take on what love is, and how it's getting more important to him with age. Hear the rest of Matthew's interview in Episode 480 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, February 18, 2025
Getting Yours, with Matthew Lesko (Business, Finance, Government, Entrepreneurship)
Advocate and author Matthew Lesko , known to many as the “Question Mark Guy”, has spent over four decades uncovering ways for people to access billions in government grants and funds they never knew were available. Lesko covers the difference between the capitalist and community societies within the US, being a sought-after late-night "backup guy", finding government grants and assistance for business owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers, meeting, quite possibly, the nation's foremost expert on pasta, and most importantly, listening to your heart.
Bonus · Thu, February 13, 2025
CLIP: Warm AI Vs. Cold AI
Terence Mauri , acclaimed author and founder of Hack Future Lab, explains the 3 time horizons of AI as a disruptor, and the difference between "warm AI" and "cold AI". Hear Terence's full interview across Action Catalyst Episodes 478 and 479
Bonus · Wed, February 12, 2025
Overtime with Outland: Terence Mauri, Episodes 478 and 479
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episodes 478 and 479 with Terence Mauri , acclaimed author and founder of Hack Future Lab.
Tue, February 11, 2025
Living in a Post-AI World, with Terence Mauri (Technology, Leadership, Futurism, Education)
Continuing the discussion from Episode 478, Terence Mauri , acclaimed author and founder of Hack Future Lab, talks about having sweet AND sour in your life, teaching wisdom & judgement, tearing down information silos, the 3 forms of curiosity, deliberate reductionism, and other important topics. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Fri, February 07, 2025
NFL Stars on The Action Catalyst!
In honor of this year’s Superbowl, we've put together a special episode featuring the many guests we've been pleased to welcome to the show, all of whom have had a career with the National Football League. Hear from: Jim Steeg, former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the San Diego Chargers from 2004 to 2010, head of the NFL’s Special Events Department, and “the man who branded the Super Bowl”. You can hear Jim's full interview in Episode 139. Shawn Harper, a seven season offensive lineman with the Rams, the Oilers, the Colts, and in NFL Europe. You can hear Shawn's full interview in Episode 414. Johnny Quinn, former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers. Hear Johnny's full interview by checking out Episode 149. Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears. Hear Matt's full interview in Episode 155 of The Action Catalyst. Maurice Clarett, former Denver Broncos draft pick. Hear Maurice's full story in Episode 191. Will Bartholomew, also a former Denver Bronco. Will's full interview can be heard in part number 8 of the Action Catalyst's “Redefining Possible” bonus series.
Bonus · Thu, February 06, 2025
CLIP: Live R.I.C.H.
Author, speaker, and franchising leader Dina Dwyer-Owens explains how to live R.I.C.H. (respect, integrity, customer focus, and having fun) in your business. Hear Dina's full interview in Episode 186 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, February 05, 2025
"Redefining Possible" Audiobook Available Now!
“Redefining Possible” , the game-changing guide to overcoming barriers and accomplishing your goals, is now available in audio form. What would happen if you escaped the familiar grind of your day-to-day life and started living out your dreams for the future? Author Ron Alford , a record-breaking business coach and sales leader, leads you down a proven path to achieve maximum impact in your own life, and the lives of others, with simple strategies to break through the barriers of belief, and create your new, more prosperous normal. Filled with relatable anecdotes, actionable tools, and targeted affirmations, "Redefining Possible" will inspire you to get outside of your box and live a happier, healthier life. Hear how, from the author himself, when you download “Redefining Possible” today. And learn more at RedefiningPossible.com .
Tue, February 04, 2025
The Upside of Disruption, with Terence Mauri (AI, Technology, Leadership, Futurism)
Terence Mauri , acclaimed author and founder of Hack Future Lab, shares the accident that changed the trajectory of his life, explains how risk and reward travel in the same elevator and why regret minimization is important, and talks about the 3 time horizons of AI as a disruptor, warm AI vs cold AI, being a self-confessed failure pioneer, and why we are living in an Age of Wonder, Age of Possibility. Bonus: a bit of philosophy from Mike Tyson. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Fri, January 31, 2025
Grammy Winners on The Action Catalyst
In honor of this year's Grammy Awards, we are taking a look back at a pair of Grammy nominated and Grammy winning artists that we have had the pleasure of welcoming to The Action Catalyst. We begin with Freddie Ravel, a virtuoso piano player and more who has performed with some of the biggest names in music, and co-produced and wrote the title track, as well as performed on the George Benson/Al Jarreau album “Given It Up”, which won 4 Grammys in 2007, and was nominated for a 5th, and continue with Dennis Scott, a two-time Grammy Award winner for his work in children's music, first on an album of country songs for Sesame Street, and second for a collection of music from Mr. Fred Rogers. Dennis is also the recipient of two Emmys, a Parent’s Choice Award, and a Telly. Hear Freddie's full interview in Episode 258 of The Action Catalyst. Hear Dennis' full interview on Episode 367 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, January 30, 2025
CLIP: Fear and Confidence At The Top
Patrick McAndrew , a seasoned entrepreneur and high-performance coach, and the Founder/CEO of HARA , talks about finding fear at the top levels of achievement and where confidence REALLY comes from. Hear Patrick's full interview in Episode 477 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 28, 2025
REMASTERED: Values Driven Leadership, with Dina Dwyer-Owens (Franchising, Business, Morals, Ethics)
Author, speaker, and franchising leader Dina Dwyer-Owens opens up about creating a code of values BEFORE you launch a business, re-earning your position every day, how to live R.I.C.H. and scale in franchising, and why to gamify your processes.
Bonus · Thu, January 23, 2025
CLIP: One To Say Yes, Two To Say No
Shep Hyken , Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations, customer service and experience expert, author, and speaker, explains why when it comes to good customer service, it takes one to say yes, but two to say no. Hear Shep's full interview in Episode 13 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, January 22, 2025
Overtime with Outland: Patrick McAndrew, Episode 477
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 477 with Patrick McAndrew , a seasoned entrepreneur and high-performance coach, and the Founder/CEO of HARA .
Tue, January 21, 2025
Master the Game Within, with Patrick McAndrew (Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Self-Improvement, Focus)
Patrick McAndrew , a seasoned entrepreneur and high-performance coach, and the Founder/CEO of HARA , talks about living inside of an art gallery, how speed reading paved the way for a new career, the things that often get mistaken for lack of motivation, finding fear at the top, where confidence really comes from, breaking the loop of distraction, and why engagement doesn’t necessarily equal value. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, January 16, 2025
CLIP: Safety Is Not Comfort
Topaz Adizes , an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, author, experience design architect, and founder of The Skin Deep , explains why not sleeping in your kitchen is important and why not to confuse comfort with safety. Hear Topaz's full interview in Episode 476 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 14, 2025
REMASTERED: Magic or Misery, with Shep Hyken (Customer Service, Business, Management, Leadership)
Shep Hyken , Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations, customer service and experience expert, author, and speaker, explains the true meaning of being "helpful", why it takes one to say yes, but two to say no, finding moments of magic, misery, and mediocrity, and the handy index card trick for your staff.
Bonus · Thu, January 09, 2025
CLIP: Pull Vs. Push Messages
Championship speaker and executive coach Dananjaya Hettiarachchi explains the difference between pull vs. push messages, which is better, and how to craft it. Hear Dananjaya's full interview in Episode 61 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 07, 2025
The Answer Is In {THE AND}, with Topaz Adizes (Communication, Relationships, Leadership, Management)
Topaz Adizes , an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, author, experience design architect, and founder of The Skin Deep , explains why the mind is built to protect you but heart is built to connect you and how the quality of your life is correlated with the quality of your relationships, why not sleeping in your kitchen is important and why not to confuse comfort with safety, shares the importance of his first kiss and on focusing on questions over answers, dives into his new book, and tackles the question of what IS humanity?
Bonus · Thu, January 02, 2025
CLIP: Stand Out, Be Known
Brand leadership expert, author, and speaker Denise Lee Yohn explains the modern dynamics of branding and brand competition, and the need to be crystal clear on your brand, not just to customers, but internally. Hear Denise's full interview in Episode 84 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, January 01, 2025
A Toast to '25, from Stephanie Maas
Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas helps turn the page on 2024, and takes a look ahead for this podcast and all of our listeners!
Tue, December 31, 2024
REMASTERED: I See Something, with Dananjaya Hettiarachchi (Speaking, Storytelling, Success, Personal Development)
Championship speaker and executive coach Dananjaya Hettiarachchi shares the two principles behind crafting a great message, the three biggest things he changed to create a championship speech, pull vs. push messages, the two types of stories that exist, the power of connecting with failure, and why sometimes just being yourself is the hardest part.
Bonus · Mon, December 30, 2024
So Long to 2024, from Adam Outland
Host Adam Outland bids farewell to 2024, and looks ahead to the new year and everything that's in store for our listeners!
Bonus · Thu, December 26, 2024
CLIP: Keep Your Small Business On The Right Side of The Law
Employment law attorney, author, and Founder/CEO of the Crone Law Firm , Alan Crone reveals the list of things a new or small business absolutely MUST do to stay on the right side of the law. Hear Alan's full interview in Episode 475 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, December 25, 2024
Christmas Greetings From Adam Outland
Host Adam Outland wishes all of our listeners a very "Catalyst" Christmas!
Tue, December 24, 2024
REMASTERED: What Great Brands Do, with Denise Lee Yohn (Marketing, Branding, Business, Sales)
Brand leadership expert, author, and speaker Denise Lee Yohn explains what it means to have "brand as business", why you’re ALWAYS representing not one, but two brands, and the importance of having an integrated approach.
Bonus · Mon, December 23, 2024
Stephanie Maas is Cuckoo for Christmas
Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas shares season's greetings and her best wishes for an amazing holiday.
Bonus · Thu, December 19, 2024
CLIP: Managing Stress the Healthy Way
Entrepreneur, author, founder, and physician Dr. Josh Axe talks about managing your stress the healthy way for businesspeople. Hear Dr. Axe's full interview in Episode 75 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 17, 2024
The Law at Work, with Alan Crone (Legal, Employment, Management, Business)
Employment law attorney, author, and Founder/CEO of the Crone Law Firm , Alan Crone explains how what you do defines who you are, reveals the 3 biggest constants over 30 years of law, as well as the list of things a new or small business absolutely MUST do to stay on the right side of the law, and shares why diversity is death (but not how you think).
Bonus · Thu, December 12, 2024
CLIP: Bullet Holes, KGB, and Fighting Stereotypes
Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts , shares memories of hotels with bullet holes in the walls and being followed by the KGB, and all the good that comes from cultural exchange. Hear Ellen's full interview in Episode 474 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 10, 2024
REMASTERED: Health Tips for Busy Business Executives, with Dr. Josh Axe (Fitness, Nutrition, Stress, Medicine)
Entrepreneur, author, founder, and physician Dr. Josh Axe identifies a few of the health trends that are most dangerous for business people, talks about managing your stress the healthy way and some of the cultural and religious differences in health, and addresses one of the most pressing questions of our times… IS Caesar salad the enemy?
Bonus · Thu, December 05, 2024
CLIP: How Did You Know He Was Done?
Author, speaker, and Founder of Courage Crafters, Andrea Waltz , talks about setting “no” goals, why hearing “no” is important EVEN for top producers, and why to never be afraid to ask for what you want. Hear Andrea's full interview in Episode 31 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, December 04, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Ellen Hoggard, Episode 474
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 474 with Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts .
Tue, December 03, 2024
A Million Ladders, with Ellen Hoggard (Education, Youth Development, International Affairs, Travel)
Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts , shares memories of being detained at the Berlin wall, hotels with bullet holes in the walls, and being followed by the KGB, and talks about staying true to yourself at forks in the road, getting 100s of kids home during Covid, some tips on what to pack from a VERY well-traveled person, and ALL that we have to gain from worldwide cultural exchange. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching This episode is brought to you by High School in the USA. Learn more at HighSchoolintheUSA.com. High School in the USA
Bonus · Fri, November 29, 2024
CLIP: The 3 Principles of AI
Entrepreneur, professor, and Founder/CEO of Smarty , Denzil Eden, shares the 3 principles of AI, and some common fears and concerns around the emerging and exciting technology. Hear Denzil's full interview in Episode 473 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving Wishes from Stephanie Maas
Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas breaks down her favorite parts of the Thanksgiving holiday, and what it really means to have an "attitude of gratitude".
Bonus · Wed, November 27, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving, from Adam Outland
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland shares what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Tue, November 26, 2024
REMASTERED: Go For No, with Andrea Waltz (Sales, Business, Author, Goal Setting)
Author, speaker, and Founder of Courage Crafters, Andrea Waltz , talks about setting “no” goals, why hearing “no” is important EVEN for top producers, and why to never be afraid to ask for what you want.
Bonus · Thu, November 21, 2024
CLIP: Time Traveling to Defeat Your Future Self
Author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur Kevin Kruse explains how you can use time travel (at least mentally) to defeat procrastination and get things done. Hear Kevin's full interview in Episode 109 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 19, 2024
Smarty Pants, with Denzil Eden (AI, Entrepreneurship, Business, Mindset)
Entrepreneur, professor, and Founder/CEO of Smarty , Denzil Eden, shares the 3 principles of AI, addressing some common fears and concerns around AI, the importance of role models and seeing yourself in the work, and the one tiny word that shifts imposter syndrome to a growth mindset.
Bonus · Thu, November 14, 2024
CLIP: 3D Negotiation
Jim Sebenius , a Harvard Business School professor, author, negotiation expert, and host of the new podcast Dealcraft: Insights from Great Negotiators, explains the steps to his novel approach to bargaining known as “3D negotiation”. Hear Jim's full interview in Episode 472 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 12, 2024
REMASTERED: Time Management Secrets of Billionaires, with Kevin Kruse (Productivity, Scheduling, Entrepreneurship, Author)
Author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur Kevin Kruse shares advice he extracted from Mark Cuban, the 3-21-0 and 4-D email methods, the importance of making friends with the calendar, the productivity tips supported by Harvard research, taking the "I" out of getting things done, and using time travel to defeat procrastination.
Bonus · Thu, November 07, 2024
CLIP: YOU Might Be the Distraction
Author, speaker, and leadership strategist Neen James explains why in many cases, YOU, yes YOU, the leader, might be the distraction, and the roadblock to increased productivity for your team. Hear Neen's full interview in Episode 238 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, November 06, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Jim Sebenius, Episode 472
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 472 with Jim Sebenius , a Harvard Business School professor, author, negotiation expert, and host of the new podcast Dealcraft: Insights from Great Negotiators.
Tue, November 05, 2024
Dealcraft, with Jim Sebenius (Business, Negotiation, Strategy, Education)
Jim Sebenius , a Harvard Business School professor, author, negotiation expert, and host of the new podcast Dealcraft: Insights from Great Negotiators, shares what group of people are instinctively the best negotiators, the steps to “3D negotiation”, how sometimes you can win by everyone losing, why internal negotiations are sometimes the hardest part, and the importance of being careful with your gift giving and keeping a deal diary. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, October 31, 2024
CLIP: The Economics of Purpose
Chuck Runyon, the CEO at Self Esteem Brands including the wildly popular Anytime Fitness , explains the 4 P's of work, and the importance of finding your purpose, combining brain power with HEART power. Hear Chuck's full interview in Episode 220 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 29, 2024
REMASTERED: Attention Pays, with Neen James (Leadership, Time Management, Efficiency, Productivity)
Author, speaker, and leadership strategist Neen James reveals the thing you touch 2,000 times a day, and breaks down concentric circles of attention, dedicating yourself in increments, the very real economic cost of distraction, and why YOU, the leader, might be the problem.
Bonus · Thu, October 24, 2024
CLIP: What REALLY Happened to Blockbuster
James Keyes , former CEO of both Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven, explains why 7-Eleven and Blockbuster were really part of the same business, and what REALLY happened to Blockbuster (and why you may not have seen the last of it). Hear James' full interview in Episode 471 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 22, 2024
REMASTERED: Creating a High-Performance Culture, with Chuck Runyon (Fitness, Leadership, Franchising, Business)
Chuck Runyon, the CEO at Self Esteem Brands including the wildly popular Anytime Fitness , covers ROEI vs ROI, the 4 P's of work, finding your purpose, the business lesson of It's a Wonderful Life, the balance of work and play, and why Anytime spends the big bucks as a company on tattoos.
Bonus · Thu, October 17, 2024
CLIP: To Switch or Not To Switch
Author, speaker, and certification expert Pamela Slim covers the contentious topic of whether or not switching jobs and companies regularly REALLY makes a difference to your appeal in the job market, and towards your goals overall. Hear Pamela's full interview in Episode 44 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, October 16, 2024
Overtime with Outland: James Keyes, Episode 471
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 471 with author, and former CEO of both Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven, James Keyes .
Tue, October 15, 2024
Education is Freedom, with James Keyes (Learning, Business, Leadership, Change)
James Keyes ’ career has included serving as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies; Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven, but he starting off working to be an astronaut. Hear how, plus find out what Einstein called “intelligence having fun”, learn about what CEO really stands for, why 7-Eleven and Blockbuster were really part of the same business, what REALLY happened to Blockbuster (and why you may not have seen the last of it), the root of all commerce, the best way to prioritize your time, dealing with change and fear, and the key to true freedom, and how James narrowly avoided the mafia…we think. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, October 10, 2024
CLIP: Protecting Your IP Rights (CAN'T MISS Info!)
Andrew Cooper , a top attorney in his field and the Legal Coordinator and Head of Patent Acquisitions for Meta, shares several of the most essential and actionable tips for protecting your intellectual property rights, no matter what size business you own or work for. Hear Andrew's full interview in Episode 470 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 08, 2024
REMASTERED: Body of Work, with Pamela Slim (Careers, Sales, Storytelling, Business)
Author, speaker, and certification expert Pamela Slim addresses the “new world of work”, including what makes it so unpredictable, what is considered THE meta skill throughout all of history, and how to talk to our kids about what we do professionally.
Bonus · Thu, October 03, 2024
CLIP: What is an Ambivert?
Coach, facilitator, and mediator Beth Buelow explains what exactly an "ambivert" is. Never heard of it? Well listen up; you just might be one... Hear Beth's full interview in Episode 116 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 01, 2024
The Ethical Imperative, with Andrew Cooper (Legal, Business, Leadership, Technology)
Andrew Cooper , a top attorney in his field and the Legal Coordinator and Head of Patent Acquisitions for Meta, talks about going from a trailer to a trailblazer by way of Japan and rural South Carolina, lays out just what intellectual property IS, covers non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, the 4 moral imperatives for any leader, shares a LOT of actionable tips for protecting your IP, and addresses how AI has changed things.
Bonus · Thu, September 26, 2024
CLIP: Immature, Inaccurate, Ineffective
Barry Conchie, Founder and President of Conchie Associates , and business partner Sarah Dalton, explain why the common discussion around what defines leadership has been "immature, inaccurate, and ineffective", and they lay out which 5 skills REALLY matter in leadership, based on wide-spanning research and data. Hear Barry and Sarah's full interview in Episode 469 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 24, 2024
REMASTERED: The Introvert Entrepreneur, with Beth Buelow (Business, Leadership, Mindset, Sales)
Coach, facilitator, and mediator Beth Buelow gets into the mechanics of energy drain and gain, the "Friday night test", and the definition of what exactly is an ambivert?
Bonus · Thu, September 19, 2024
CLIP: The Lies of Productivity
Author, speaker, and executive Jay Papasan explains a few of the biggest lies you've been told about productivity, and how to overcome them. Hear Jay's full interview in Episode 82 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 17, 2024
The Five Talents That Really Matter, with Barry Conchie & Sarah Dalton (Leadership, Hiring, Research, Business)
Barry Conchie, Founder and President of Conchie Associates , and business partner Sarah Dalton, discuss their research taken from over 58K executive leaders, including insights on holding two conflicting truths together, how people don’t change, but the context they exist in does, being both rigid and flexible like an air traffic controller, why likeability is not an indicator of job performance (but it sure informs a lot of hiring), the ROI of a tortoise vs. a squirrel, identifying the 5 talents that REALLY matter in leadership, and how sometimes leaders just can’t be made.
Bonus · Thu, September 12, 2024
CLIP: At the Pentagon on 9/11, On the Ground in Ukraine
Author, speaker, and physician Dr. Thom Mayer recounts the intense experiences of working at the burning Pentagon on 9/11, and leading a group of Marines into Ukraine at the start of the ongoing war. Hear Dr. Mayer's full interview in Episode 468 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 10, 2024
REMASTERED: The ONE Thing, with Jay Papasan (Productivity, Discipline, Mindset, Author)
Author, speaker, and executive Jay Papasan explains a few of the biggest lies about productivity, defines "switch-tasking", and dives into the science of discipline, LITERALLY feeding willpower, and the demonization of open floorplans.
Bonus · Thu, September 05, 2024
CLIP: Your Friends Can't All Be Pop-Tarts
Seth Bolt, bassist of rock band NEEDTOBREATHE , and his brother Chandler, CEO of SelfPublishing.com , explain why some, but not all of your friends can be Pop-Tarts. Wait...what? Hear the Chandler brothers' full interview in Episode 30 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, September 04, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Dr. Thom Mayer, Episode 468
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 468 with author, speaker, physician, and Medical Director of the NFL Players Association, Dr. Thom Mayer .
Tue, September 03, 2024
Leadership Is Worthless, But Leading Is Priceless, with Dr. Thom Mayer (Sports, Ukraine, 9/11, Medicine)
Author, speaker, and physician Dr. Thom Mayer explains how a magical series of serendipitous circumstances took him west, the tragic event that led him (back) to the NFL, putting relationships over resumes, finding where your joy intersects the world’s needs, leading the NFL through the concussion crisis, sucking down vs. sucking up, working at the burning Pentagon on 9/11, the Boss vs. the Leader, innovation at the speed of trust, making failure your fuel, and the virtue in thinking of yourself less. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, August 29, 2024
CLIP: President Carter Was No Match For This Man
Author, entrepreneur, Fortune 50 senior executive, and award-winning podcast host John Miles shares a story about the man who humbled not-yet President Jimmy Carter, and the valuable lesson he took away from it. Hear John's full interview in Episode 467 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 27, 2024
REMASTERED: Breaking Out of a Broken System, with Seth and Chandler Bolt (Music, Philanthropy, Finance, Author)
Seth Bolt, bassist of rock band NEEDTOBREATHE , and his brother Chandler, CEO of SelfPublishing.com , dive into their co-authored book, “Breaking Out of a Broken System”, talking about “forced opportunities”, the boomerang effect of giving, sharing a $624 billion secret, and explaining why not all of your friends can be Pop-Tarts.
Bonus · Thu, August 22, 2024
CLIP: Hell Week
Best-selling author, CEO of SEALFIT, and retired Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine explains the Navy SEAL concept of "Hell Week", the most grueling period of training for any new recruit, and the importance of breaking you down to build you back up again. Hear Mark's full interview in Episode 218 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, August 21, 2024
Overtime with Outland: John Miles, Episode 467
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 467 with author, entrepreneur, Fortune 50 senior executive, and award-winning podcast host John Miles .
Tue, August 20, 2024
Passion Struck, with John Miles (Leadership, Self Improvement, Business, Mindset)
Author, entrepreneur, Fortune 50 senior executive, and award-winning podcast host John Miles recalls ALMOST becoming an FBI agent, shares a cautionary tale from Microsoft and a story about the man who humbled Jimmy Carter, and explains why there’s no such thing as a practice mentality, the perfect recipe for greatness, the dehumanization of work, being a “gardener leader”, social impact theory, and how to NOT live like a pinball. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, August 15, 2024
CLIP: The 5 C's of Branding
Marketing, PR, and comms expert Kim Rozdeba shares the 5 C’s of branding: commitment, construct, community, content, and consistency, and how to turn them into customer loyalty. Hear Kim's full interview in Episode 466 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, August 14, 2024
Cut For Time: How to Sell Door To Door Like a SEAL
Ever wonder how a Navy SEAL would sell door-to-door? Best-selling author, CEO of SEALFIT, and retired Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine explains EXACTLY how they would do it, using SEAL tactics and mindsets that can translate directly to the sales world. Hear the rest of Mark's interview in Episode 218 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 13, 2024
REMASTERED: How Navy Seals Create an Unbeatable Mind, with Mark Divine (Military, Mindset, Business, Motivation)
Best-selling author, CEO of SEALFIT, and retired Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine explains the “20x Factor” and idea of direct perception, talks about shaping your enemies’ minds, and breaks down the 4 step process to achieving an unbeatable mind.
Bonus · Thu, August 08, 2024
CLIP: Stick the Basics / Do the Uncomfortable
President of Southwestern Ventures , Priit Martin, explains why simple isn't always easy, and new and different isn't always effective, and why success boils down to the basics. Hear Priit's full interview in Episode 465 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 06, 2024
Branding Queens, with Kim Rozdeba (Marketing, Promotions, Customer Relations, Olympics)
Marketing, PR, and comms expert Kim Rozdeba shares insights from his book, “Branding Queens”, including what exactly a brand IS, the 5 C’s of branding, the paradox of expectation, the Oprah test, and why having your own personal brand might be a trap, plus, reminisces about carrying the Olympic torch in the ’88 games.
Bonus · Thu, August 01, 2024
CLIP: Do It Scared
Author, speaker, business coach and podcast host Christy Wright explains why the antidote to fear is action. So don't let fear stop you; whatever it is you want to do, just do it scared. Hear Christy's full interview in Episode 188 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, July 31, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Priit Martin, Episode 465
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 465 with the President of Southwestern Ventures , Priit Martin.
Tue, July 30, 2024
Venturing Boldly, with Priit Martin (Sales, Estonia, Entrepreneurship, Careers)
President of Southwestern Ventures , Priit Martin, shares the mission of creating career and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in Europe, reflects on the dream job of making money playing computer games, talks about weathering Covid, why simple isn't always easy, and new and different isn't always effective, why success boils down to the basics, and why Ventures’ real product isn’t a product at all. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching Apply for an inspiring career at SouthwesternVentures.com/Careers. Elevate your business and create global impact by partnering with Southwestern Ventures at SouthwesternVentures.com/Partners. Southwestern Ventures
Bonus · Thu, July 25, 2024
CLIP: Find a Problem and Own It
Cassie Petrey, CEO and co-founder of social media/music management firm Crowd Surf , offers advice on differentiating yourself in a crowded field, and what the REAL hardest part of your job will be running a business. Hear Cassie's full interview in Episode 464 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, July 24, 2024
CLIP: Say "No" In Order To Say "Yes"
Author, speaker, business coach and podcast host Christy Wright covers the importance of only disappointing the RIGHT people, and choosing between being popular, or being effective as a leader (but you can't be both). Hear Christy's full interview in Episode 60 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, July 23, 2024
REMASTERED: Facing Entrepreneurial Fears, with Christy Wright (Business, Sales, Persistence, Boutique)
Author, speaker, business coach and podcast host Christy Wright defines “mom guilt”, explains what women in particular intuitively know about business, why more is caught than taught, why the antidote to fear is action, and why to always make the easiest win your first step.
Tue, July 23, 2024
REMASTERED: Protect Your Time, with Christy Wright (Business, Time Management, Success, Author)
Author, speaker, business coach and podcast host Christy Wright covers the importance of saying "no", disappointing the RIGHT people, choosing between popular and effective, and why balance doesn’t mean 50/50.
Bonus · Thu, July 18, 2024
CLIP: Creating Your Anthem
Bestselling author and Hall of Fame speaker Sally Hogshead talks about the value of being a specialist, and how to create your own "anthem". Hear Sally's full interview in Episode 47 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, July 16, 2024
Crowd Surfing, with Cassie Petrey (Social Media, Music, Marketing, Business)
Cassie Petrey, CEO and co-founder of social media/music management firm Crowd Surf , talks about starting a Backstreet Boys army at 12 years old, questioning Hillary Clinton, how hardware leads to social media change, the limitations of VR, advice on differentiating yourself in a crowded field, innovating new pay structures in the music and digital marketing industries, what the REAL hardest part of your job will be running a business, and the critical use of Sabrina the Teenage Witch in her workflow.
Bonus · Thu, July 11, 2024
CLIP: Mastering Impact, Focus, Vision, Belief, Truth, and Time
Ron Alford , Executive Coach, Certified Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Senior Partner with Southwestern Consulting, dives into a few of the principles found in his newly revised edition of "Redefining Possible", including creating impact, forming your vision, breaking belief barriers, identifying truth vs. lies, and organizing your time. Hear Ron's full interview in Episode 463 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, July 09, 2024
REMASTERED: Fascination, Persuasion and Captivation, with Sally Hogshead (Author, Speaker, Advertising, Success)
Bestselling author and Hall of Fame speaker Sally Hogshead breaks down the importance of focusing on differences vs strengths, getting the magic glasses to reveal how the world sees you, being a specialist, and creating your own anthem, and why you don’t learn how to be fascinating…you UNlearn how to be boring.
Bonus · Thu, July 04, 2024
CLIP: Four Loko Vs. The Government
Chris Hunter, founder of several successful beverage brands, including the iconic Four Loko as well as the health-focused Koia , and the unique Not Your Father's Root Beer, shares the story of the gap in the market that he identified that led to the creation of Four Loko, and the process of fighting the government to keep it legal. Hear Chris's full interview in Episode 462 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, July 03, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Ron Alford, Episode 463
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 463 with Ron Alford , author, Executive Coach, Certified Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Senior Partner with Southwestern Consulting.
Tue, July 02, 2024
Possibility, Redefined, with Ron Alford (Leadership, Vision, Confidence, Focus, Running)
Ron Alford , Executive Coach, Certified Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Senior Partner with Southwestern Consulting, covers the principles and parables in his newly revised edition of "Redefining Possible", and talks about finding the joy in having his soul crushed, collecting “Ron's Rambles”, the importance of putting on blinders, truths vs. lies, diving into the data, but going with the gut, and why his pals call him “Switzerland”. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Thu, June 27, 2024
CLIP: Treats, Not Rewards
Best-selling author, speaker, and podcast host Gretchen Rubin explains why rewards are dangerous (but treats are good) when creating habits. Hear Gretchen's full interview in Episode 83 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, June 26, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Chris Hunter, Episode 462
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 462 with Chris Hunter, founder of several successful beverage brands, including the iconic Four Loko as well as the health-focused Koia , and the unique Not Your Father's Root Beer.
Tue, June 25, 2024
Blackout Punch, with Chris Hunter (Entrepreneurship, Food and Beverage, Business, Leadership)
We’re going loko! Chris Hunter, founder of several successful beverage brands, including the iconic Four Loko as well as the health-focused Koia , and the unique Not Your Father's Root Beer, shares insights from his memoir, “Blackout Punch: an Entrepreneur’s Journey from Chaos to Clarity”, including the gap in the market that he identified that led to the creation of Four Loko, what they SHOULD have done at the very beginning to avoid disaster later, how the role of Founder/CEO is ill-defined (and why that's a good thing), hunters vs. gatherers in sales, fighting the government to keep Four Loko legal, creating Not Your Father’s Root Beer, what success means as a younger man versus now, and the value of knowing you’re going to be wrong but taking the first step anyways. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, June 20, 2024
CLIP: Speaking Spontaneously, Exiting Small Talk, Answers When You Haven’t Got An Answer
Matt Abrahams , host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart business show from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as an acclaimed Strategic Communication lecturer, and author of the new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter, shares the secrets to spontaneous speaking, how to get out of a conversation you DON’T want to be in, and how to answer a question you DON'T have the answer to. Hear Matt's full interview in Episode 461 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 18, 2024
REMASTERED: Better Than Before: How To Change Your Habits, with Gretchen Rubin (Behavior, Productivity, Goal Setting, Self Improvement)
Best-selling author, speaker, and podcast host Gretchen Rubin talks about why habits are superpowers, why rewards are dangerous (but treats are good), and how the easiest habits to change are the ones that are, well…the most habitual.
Bonus · Thu, June 13, 2024
CLIP: Winning "The Apprentice" / "The Mega-Brands That Built America"
Entrepreneur, television personality, author and speaker Bill Rancic talks about becoming an entrepreneur at age 10, the 3 biggest lessons he learned from competing on (and winning) The Apprentice, and "The Mega-Brands That Built America”, airing on The History Channel. Hear Bill's full interview in Episode 460 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 11, 2024
Connection Over Perfection, with Matt Abrahams (Communication, Speaking, Behavior, Business)
Matt Abrahams , host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart business show from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as an acclaimed Strategic Communication lecturer, and author of the new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter, explains why his name, in some way, led to his life’s work, and shares the secrets to spontaneous speaking, the construction of conversation, speaking up without freaking out, controlling your actual BODY during discussion, how to get out of a conversation you DON’T want to be in and how to answer a question you don’t have the answer to, listening to what’s NOT said, daring to be dull and maximizing your mediocrity, finding the third side of a coin, and the role of martial arts in all of this.
Bonus · Thu, June 06, 2024
CLIP: Progress Over Perfection
Luis Báez , a Sales Enablement Strategist who has worked with tech giants like LinkedIn, Uber, Tesla, and Google, explains why LinkedIn is the best employment experience he’s ever had, how the same customers behave radically differently depending on the platform they're engaging with, creating a "water cooler" in a virtual setting, and how accepting messiness was important to his success. Hear Luis's full interview in Episode 459 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, June 05, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Bill Rancic, Episode 460
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 460, with entrepreneur, television personality, author and speaker Bill Rancic .
Tue, June 04, 2024
Nothing Starts with No, with Bill Rancic (Entrepreneurship, Food and Beverage, Television, Business)
Entrepreneur, television personality, author and speaker Bill Rancic talks about becoming an entrepreneur at age 10, the 3 biggest lessons he learned from competing on (and winning) The Apprentice, how he was treated by Trump, words of wisdom from Howie Mandel, breaking down goals into smaller victories, "The Mega-Brands That Built America” on The History Channel, the way fatherhood forced him to change both his personal and business mindset, and learning from Neil Armstrong if the moon landing was a hoax? Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, May 30, 2024
CLIP: Steve Jobs' Reality Distortion Field
Leadership speaker, best-selling author, and global influencer Jon Gordon explains how Steve Jobs taught his team to overcome limiting beliefs, and why being a realist can often be overrated, and ineffective. Hear Jon's full interview in Episode 192 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, May 29, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Luis Baez, Episode 459
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 459, with Sales Enablement Strategist Luis Báez .
Tue, May 28, 2024
From Overlooked to Overbooked, with Luis Baez (Sales, Intrapreneurship, Social Media, Tech)
Luis Báez , a Sales Enablement Strategist who has worked with tech giants like LinkedIn, Uber, Tesla, and Google, explains why LinkedIn is the best employment experience he’s ever had, what parts of sales make him feel icky and why you don’t need them, the massive value of community, how the same customers behave radically differently depending on the platform they're engaging with, creating a "water cooler" in a virtual setting, thriving through intrapreneurship, and accepting messiness. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, May 23, 2024
CLIP: Use Your G.O.A.T.s
Karin Hurt and David Dye, the CEO and President, respectively, of Let’s Grow Leaders , explain the 4 C's of how to resolve workplace conflict, as well as some key phrases for diffusing a heated argument and moving forward with a shared mission. Hear Karin and David's full interview in Episode 458 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, May 22, 2024
CLIP: Fighting Energy Vampires
Leadership speaker, best-selling author, and global influencer Jon Gordon shares tips for dealing with the "energy vampires" in your life. Hear Jon's full interview in Episode 40 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, May 21, 2024
REMASTERED: The Carpenter, with Jon Gordon (Leadership, Inspiration, Author, Giving)
Leadership speaker, best-selling author, and global influencer Jon Gordon shares the 3 winning strategies of love, service, and caring, the importance of slowing down to produce MORE, the power of grace, being a resistor vs a conductor, tips for dealing with energy vampires, and how to become a love magnet.
Tue, May 21, 2024
REMASTERED: The Power of Positive Leadership, with Jon Gordon (Leadership, Inspiration, Author, Teaching)
Leadership speaker, best-selling author, and global influencer Jon Gordon explains why when it comes to employees, you’ve got to love ‘em up but hold them accountable, why to be demanding not demeaning and to start with the believers, how there IS such a thing as healthy delusion, and shares a story involving fellow Action Catalyst alum Donna Orender.
Bonus · Thu, May 16, 2024
CLIP: Founding GameStop, First In The World
Gary Kusin , co-founder of GameStop, Laura Mercier Cosmetics, and former President and CEO of Kinko’s, tells the story of launching what would become GameStop, and how the catalyst for it's innovative business model was staring them in the face for so long. Hear Gary's full interview in Episode 457 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, May 14, 2024
The Courage to Have the Conversation, with Karin Hurt and David Dye (Conflict Resolution, Teams, Relationships, Leadership)
Karin Hurt and David Dye, the CEO and President, respectively, of Let’s Grow Leaders , dive into the findings of their book “Powerful Phrases For Dealing With Workplace Conflict”, including the REAL trends of workplace conflict and what’s driving it, the role of generational leadership styles, new world conflict vs old world conflicts, expectation violation, why silence is selfish, going with your G.O.A.T.s, scheduling the finish, having the courage to have the conversation, and contending with a "global staring contest with mortality".
Bonus · Fri, May 10, 2024
Update: Get Better at Anything, with Scott H. Young (Science, Education, Learning, Self-Improvement)
Author, programmer, and entrepreneur Scott Young rejoins The Action Catalyst to talk about his book, "Get Better at Anything", including topics of discussion like what things it's NOT worth getting better at, what exactly IS "talent", the tension of learning, how these principles were on display during the Renaissance, the role of Tetris in all of this, and why monkey see is NOT monkey do.
Bonus · Thu, May 09, 2024
CLIP: Attack Your T.A.M.
Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape sleep enhancement tape, talks about the transition from professional football to business, the value of polarizing marketing, and how to target your T.A.M. Hear Alex's full interview in Episode 456 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, May 08, 2024
"T.A.C. Is The Place To Be"
You may have wondered, rightfully so, why The Action Catalyst doesn't have it's own upbeat 80s ballad yet. Well, wonder no more... T.A.C. is the place to be, Ignite inspiration, spark creativity, Top leaders bulldoze through complacency. Produced by Southwestern Family of Companies. With Adam Outland, and host supreme in Stephanie Maas, yeah she's a boss. With the biggest guests, yeah we've got 'em all, let's hear a roll call! Chip Gaines, Adam Grant, Kris Allen, Stephen Covey, Cal Newport, Dean Koontz, Dave Ramsey, Stedman Graham, governors, senators, Olympians, and more, Creating impact is what they're here for. In and out in 30 minutes or less, it's no wonder we've been named as the best. Subscribe and listen anywhere that you like, Always growing, there's no end in sight. T.A.C. is the place to be!
Tue, May 07, 2024
Always Learning, with Gary Kusin (Leadership, Improvement, Mentorship, Software)
Gary Kusin , co-founder of GameStop, Laura Mercier Cosmetics, and former President and CEO of Kinko’s, unveils his new book Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling Up from GameStop to Laura Mercier and Beyon d, and shares insights on alignment and accountability, respect, honesty, and integrity, continuous change, tackling toxicity, good reasons vs real reasons, only getting paid for the stuff you DON’T like, launching what would become GameStop, the delicate and sometimes dark nature of mentorship, the 4 most mission-critical things to look for when hiring, and not necessarily being driven to win, but refusing to lose.
Bonus · Thu, May 02, 2024
CLIP: The 4 Cornerstones of Distinction
Best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and distinction expert Scott McKain explains what it means to be different vs. distinctive, and lays out the 4 cornerstones of setting yourself apart. Hear Scott's full interview in Episode 4 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, May 01, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Alex Neist, Episode 456
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 456, with former pro arena football quarterback, and now the founder of Hostage Tape sleep enhancement tape, Alex Neist.
Tue, April 30, 2024
Hostage Situation, with Alex Neist (Sleep, Football, Marketing, Entrepreneurship)
Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape sleep enhancement tape, shares his first love of football and his time as a former professional quarterback in the arena football league, explains how dedication is just motivation over time, gives the story behind the name “Hostage Tape”, and talks about the importance of being polarizing, targeting your T.A.M., the TRUE definition of success, and finally making it on Rogan. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, April 25, 2024
CLIP: Climate is the Whole Restaurant
Award-winning journalist and CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir explains why reporting on climate includes reporting on EVERYTHING, and how storytelling is the thing that sets humans apart from everything else on the planet, and also, which brings us together. Hear Bill's full interview in Episode 455 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, April 23, 2024
REMASTERED: Create Distinction, with Scott McKain (Sales, Customer Service, Author, Business)
Best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and distinction expert Scott McKain explains different vs. distinctive, pursuit vs. attraction, the 4 cornerstones of setting yourself apart, and how creating clarity often means saying “no”.
Bonus · Thu, April 18, 2024
CLIP: Entering the Matrix...The Potential Matrix
Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn covers how to maximize your potential by entering...dun dun dun...the Potential Matrix. (Not scary, we promise.) Hear Mark's full interview in Episode 202 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, April 18, 2024
CLIP: Making a Signature Difference
Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn talks about making a “signature difference” and practicing "A.B.C.D." to create an amazing experience for customers and others around you. Hear Mark's full interview in Episode 1 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, April 16, 2024
Life As We Know It, with Bill Weir (Climate, News, Storytelling, Author)
Award-winning journalist and CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir shares the story of his new book LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (CAN BE): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World , explains why reporting on climate includes reporting on EVERYTHING, the one thing that makes humans special from every other animal on the planet, advice from Mr. Rogers, the influence from his very unique upbringing, why there’s no climate change without culture change and why Earth repair is self-repair, and bonds with host Stephanie Maas over a mutual admiration of Taylor Swift.
Bonus · Thu, April 11, 2024
CLIP: Berkshire Hathaway Is Messing Up
John Hewitt , founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, explains what makes the secret sauce of franchising, and why he might be the one person on Earth who thinks Berkshire Hathaway is doing something very wrong. Hear John's full interview in Episode 454 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, April 09, 2024
REMASTERED: The Potential Principle and Bettering Your Best, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Change)
Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn covers how you never really know your potential, but how to find out and maximize it with the Potential Matrix, the importance of disrupting yourself but refocusing after you do, and why being an author is a lot like fatherhood. Mentioned in this episode: Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com. Mark Sanborn Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com. Mark Sanborn
Tue, April 09, 2024
REMASTERED: Turning Ordinary to Extraordinary, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Author)
Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn talks about the many Freds in his life, and covers topics like internalizing responsibility, making a “signature difference”, the tips to delivering an "elevated experience", practicing A.B.C.D., and how you can be seen as an absolute ARTIST, no matter what your job is. Mentioned in this episode: Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com. Mark Sanborn Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com. Mark Sanborn
Bonus · Thu, April 04, 2024
CLIP: Fearing the Invisible Audience
Best-selling author, international speaker, award-winning podcaster, and media personality Carrie Wilkerson breaks down what it means to be "playing to the invisible audience", and how it often holds people back, from kids all the way to adults, from doing what they really want. Hear Carrie's full interview in Episode 165 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, April 03, 2024
Overtime with Outland: John Hewitt, Episode 454
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 454, with John Hewitt , founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, author, and CEO of Loyalty Brands.
Tue, April 02, 2024
They'll Have To Kill Me To Stop Me, with John Hewitt (Franchising, Taxes, Business, Leadership)
John Hewitt , founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, talks about being a world traveler without ever leaving the USA, fighting with his father while also making business history, the secret sauce of franchising, the biggest lesson from almost facing bankruptcy, competing against his own software and systems (and winning), why he might be the one person on Earth who thinks Berkshire Hathaway is doing something wrong, the pain of change, and practicing extreme brevity. And listen to the end to find out how Action Catalyst fans can get his book for free! Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, March 28, 2024
CLIP: What Makes an Intrapreneur?
Digital media executive Louis Gump , with time spent at CNN, the Weather Channel, Cox Media, and more, breaks down the 5 main characteristics of an intrapreneur, and the overlap between intra- and entrepreneurs. Hear Louis's full interview in Episode 453 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 26, 2024
REMASTERED: Managing Stress, Guilt and Overwhelm, with Carrie Wilkerson (Executive, Opportunity, Consulting, Business)
Best-selling author, international speaker, award-winning podcaster, and media personality Carrie Wilkerson breaks down the biggest productivity mistakes people make, why balance is in the eye of the beholder and comparison is "suicide on an installment plan", talks about playing to the "invisible audience", and explains how you REALLY ARE the person in your photographs.
Bonus · Thu, March 21, 2024
CLIP: Not Special, Just Intentional
Author, CEO of Ziglar, Inc, and son of legendary speaker and salesman Zig Ziglar, Tom Ziglar , explains how intentional = meaningful, with a very personal story about a very intimate moment between he and his father. Hear Tom's full interview in Episode 38 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 19, 2024
The Inside Innovator, with Louis Gump (Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Digital Media)
Digital media executive Louis Gump , with time spent at CNN, the Weather Channel, Cox Media, and more, talks about breaking early ground in the mobile space, the 5 main characteristics of an intrapreneur, not putting efficiency over optimization, the symbiotic relationship between intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, the genesis of innovation, and more.
Bonus · Thu, March 14, 2024
CLIP: All Businesses Are The Same Business
Digital strategist, author, and entertainment industry veteran Chris Hood explains why all businesses are really the same business at their core, and how entertainment, regardless of where you get it, is entertainment. Hear Chris's full interview in Episode 452 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 12, 2024
REMASTERED: He Walked His Talk, with Tom Ziglar (Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Sales)
Author, CEO of Ziglar, Inc, and son of legendary speaker and salesman Zig Ziglar, Tom Ziglar , explains how intentional = meaningful and the importance of getting a check-up from the neck up, and shares some of Zig’s favorite foods and activities, what he was like offstage, and why to “be, do, have”, in that order.
Bonus · Thu, March 07, 2024
CLIP: Mastering The 3 Types of Media
Rusty Shelton , Founder/Chairman of Zilker Media, and Barbara Henricks, Founder, President & CEO of Cave Henricks Communications , explain the 3 types of media, and how to best position yourself between them to promote your brand, your product, and yourself. Hear Rusty and Barbara's full interview in Episode 132 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, March 06, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Chris Hood, Episode 452
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 452, with digital strategist, speaker, and author Chris Hood .
Tue, March 05, 2024
The Customer is the Constant, with Chris Hood (Entertainment, Media, Business, AI)
Digital strategist, author, and entertainment industry veteran Chris Hood talks about his award-winning work with films like Jurassic Park and Apollo 13, one HUGE missed opportunity with the Power Rangers, why even the worst leaders you know can be mentors, using the cloud before the cloud existed to develop the first known music streaming platform, why all businesses are the same business, the overhype of AI, the evolution of streaming versus cable, the fastest way to identify your target audience, and why entertainment is entertainment. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, February 29, 2024
CLIP: Positivity Gym / 10,000 Ways NOT to Make a Light Bulb
Alden Mills , CEO of Perfect Fitness and Founder/CEO of GoalBud talks about how keeping a positive mindset is like building a muscle; you gotta hit the positivity gym, plus, why the greatest successes only follow the greatest failures, even for Edison. Hear Alden's full interview in Episode 451 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, February 27, 2024
REMASTERED: Mastering the New Media Landscape, with Rusty Shelton and Barbara Henricks (Marketing, Public Relations / PR, Social Media, Communications)
Rusty Shelton , Founder/Chairman of Zilker Media, and Barbara Henricks, Founder, President & CEO of Cave Henricks Communications , tag-team a fascinating talk on the "micromedia mindset", the 3 types of media, the power of perception, why you should prescribe, not sell, and the trick to being discoverable.
Bonus · Thu, February 22, 2024
CLIP: The Spotlight and the Unseen Hours
Author, speaker, entrepreneur, and veteran basketball performance coach Alan Stein Jr. explains the importance of always keeping the spotlight of accountability on yourself, and why it’s what you do in the "unseen hours" that counts the most. Hear Alan's full interview in Episode 221 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, February 20, 2024
Become Unstoppable, with Alden Mills (Leadership, Positive Mindset, Military, Accountability)
Alden Mills , CEO of Perfect Fitness and Founder/CEO of GoalBud shares lessons from his time as a Navy SEAL, and chats about why trust is like a boomerang, putting on your “Terminator glasses”, finding your swim buddy, closing the C.A.R.E. loop, seeing possibilities in the impossible, hitting the positivity gym, and how to lead with love.
Bonus · Fri, February 16, 2024
CLIP: Grandmas and Blockchain Don't Mix
Eric McHugh, a digital entrepreneur, President of ShopX , and Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Dataing.io AI powered matchmaking, explains what Web3 is and isn't, and what Webs 4 and 5 could hold in store. Hear Eric's full interview in his bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, February 15, 2024
CLIP: Pencil Data / Billions in Unclaimed Checks
Josh Fox, financial advisor and Founder/CEO of Bottom Line Concepts , talks about digging into the data over the cost of pencils and other mundane items to find BIG savings, and how there is a treasure trove out there of unclaimed property, and cash, just waiting to be stumbled across. Hear Josh's full interview in Episode 450 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, February 14, 2024
Romance in the AI Age, with Eric McHugh (Dating, Technology, Internet, Blockchain)
Eric McHugh, a digital entrepreneur, President of ShopX , and Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Dataing.io AI powered matchmaking, talks about researching dark matter, shaking up Web3, finding romance using AI matchmakers (the first of their kind), and being the #1 Eric in the world.
Tue, February 13, 2024
REMASTERED: Habits of High Performance, with NBA Skills Trainer Alan Stein Jr (Basketball, Sports, Training, Success)
Author, speaker, entrepreneur, and veteran basketball performance coach Alan Stein Jr. explains the 4 levels of the competitive pyramid, nature vs. nurture on the court and in the boardroom, talent vs. skills, filling the "execution gap", always keeping the spotlight of accountability on yourself, and why it’s what you do in the "unseen hours" that counts the most.
Bonus · Thu, February 08, 2024
CLIP: What Got You Here Won't Get You There
Best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith explains the concept of inertia in our personal and professional lives, avoiding the superstition trap, and navigating the "Wheel of Change" on our journey through life. Hear Marshall's full interview in Episode 181 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, February 07, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Josh Fox, Episode 450
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 450, with Josh Fox, Founder/CEO of Bottom Line Concepts .
Tue, February 06, 2024
Relax, Have Fun, What's the Difference? with Josh Fox (Finance, Money, Business, Economics)
Josh Fox, Founder/CEO of Bottom Line Concepts , talks about going back in time to find hidden money for businesses, digging into the data over the cost of pencils, the shocking error rate of most business invoices, which companies have the greatest opportunities for savings, the treasure trove of unclaimed property, being elected president...just not of the USA, and his mantra of “Thank God It’s Monday”. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, February 01, 2024
CLIP: Build Businesses, Don't Kill Each Other
Tanis Jorge , serial tech entrepreneur, author of The Cofounder's Handbook, and Founder of The Cofounder's Hub, talks about finding the right person to go into business with and building businesses without killing each other, plus the shocking statistic about failure between founders, and why “no business partners with benefits” is rule #1. Hear the full interview in Episode 449 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 30, 2024
REMASTERED: Triggers Self-Discipline and Creating Radical Transformation, with Marshall Goldsmith (Leadership, Behavior, Coaching, Change)
Best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith explains why our environments are “willpower reduction machines” and why leadership is a contact sport, and chats about avoiding the superstition trap, the "Wheel of Change", active vs passive questions, self discipline vs self control, learning a practice that takes 3 minutes a day, costs nothing, and helps you improve at almost anything, and being neighbors with Lindsay Lohan.
Bonus · Thu, January 25, 2024
CLIP: The UNreality in Your Head
Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt shares the 3 different types of limiting beliefs, and why they ONLY exist in your head, not in the real world. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 229 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 23, 2024
Done Success, Ready for Significance, with Tanis Jorge (Entrepreneurship, Tech, Business, Founders)
Tanis Jorge , serial tech entrepreneur, author of The Cofounder's Handbook, and Founder of The Cofounder's Hub, talks about exiting “unicorn” Trulioo , meeting both her husband AND her business partner in high school, finding the right person to go into business with and building businesses without killing each other, plus what separates entrepreneurs from corporate, the shocking statistic about failure between founders, her favorite “poor woman’s meal”, and why “no business partners with benefits” is rule #1.
Fri, January 19, 2024
REMASTERED: Your Best Year Ever, with Michael Hyatt (Purpose, Business, Management, Vision)
Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt shares the 3 different types of limiting beliefs, how resources follow clarity, the 7 attributes of effective goal setting, why the journey is better with friends, and the secrets to having your BEST YEAR EVER.
Bonus · Thu, January 18, 2024
CLIP: Covey, Jobs, and the Power of Listening
Chris Deaver , author and co-founder of BraveCore , recalls stalking Stephen Covey in his own house, and talks about the key lesson he learned from being in meetings with Steve Jobs, bucking the "expert model", writing a letter to Roy Disney then turning down the reply, the simplicity and power of co-creation, turning Dell around, making others the mission, and working next to a secret lab. Hear Chris' full interview in Episode 448 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, January 17, 2024
CLIP: You're Not Dead...Yet
Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt explains the concept of "drift", shares a harrowing tale of being pulled out to sea, and talks about writing your own eulogy and engineering your legacy. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 138 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 16, 2024
REMASTERED: Living Forward with a Life Plan, with Michael Hyatt (Planning, Productivity, Motivation, Vision)
Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt explains the basics of creating a life plan and the 3 questions to ask when making one, shares some prophetic wisdom from Steve Jobs, and talks about engineering your legacy, and why putting yourself first isn’t always selfish; it's of-service.
Bonus · Thu, January 11, 2024
CLIP: What Do Star Wars, Bridget Jones, and Hunger Games Have in Common?
Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller breaks down the Storybrand framework and the elements common to ALL good stories, plus how to draw the listener in quickly to go on a journey with you. Hear Donald's full interview in Episode 215 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, January 10, 2024
Overtime with Outland: Chris Deaver, Episode 448
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 448, with Chris Deaver , author and co-founder of BraveCore .
Tue, January 09, 2024
Brave Together, with Chris Deaver (Leadership, Culture, Teamwork, Collaboration)
Chris Deaver , author and co-founder of BraveCore , recalls stalking Stephen Covey in his own house, and talks about the key lesson he learned from Steve Jobs, bucking the "expert model", writing a letter to Roy Disney then turning down the reply, the simplicity and power of co-creation, turning Dell around, making others the mission, and working next to a secret lab. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Fri, January 05, 2024
REMASTERED: Building a Storybrand, with Donald Miller (Branding, Promotion, Marketing, Communication)
Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller breaks down the Storybrand framework, the biggest mistake marketers make, branding lessons from Jeb Bush to Donald Trump, the massive importance of a common side-character, internal vs external problems, solutions vs feelings, and the #1 thing you want to be known for.
Bonus · Thu, January 04, 2024
CLIP: Let's Play a Little Game, Stephanie
K. Scott Griffith , founder and managing partner of SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC and author of the world's first Collaborative High Reliability improvement programs, invites host Stephanie Maas to play a little game explaining the fallacy of how businesses measure results, and shares some outright shocking statistics on risk while driving, and the legal system. Hear Scott's full interview in Episode 447 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, January 03, 2024
CLIP: Being Impressive is Junk Food
Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller speaks on how worrying about being impressive and not allowing your true self to be seen is a lot like eating junk food for your emotional nourishment. Hear Donald's full interview in Episode 113 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 02, 2024
REMASTERED: Scary Close and The Condition of Your Heart, with Donald Miller (Marketing, Branding, Communication, Promotion)
Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller speaks on discovering shame and discovering self, allowing yourself to truly be seen, how being impressive is like eating junk food, enablement vs grace, the one type of person you can’t be friends with, losing the battle to win the war, and the CRAZY story of meeting his wife.
Bonus · Thu, December 28, 2023
CLIP: Ray Lewis and Breaking Down Your Own Game Film
Ben Newman , bestselling author, international speaker, and high-level performance coach, talks about being able to break down your own game film to analyze and repeat what makes you great, and shares a story about NFL great Ray Lewis to illustrate how even Hall of Famers can always be better. Hear Ben's full interview in Episode 207 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 26, 2023
High-Consequence Success, with K. Scott Griffith (Risk, Management, Systems, Leadership)
K. Scott Griffith is the founder and managing partner of SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC and author of the world's first Collaborative High Reliability improvement programs, recalls averting catastrophe for the airline industry, working for NASA, and tackling risk A.S.A.P., and explains the sequence of reliability, the essential attributes of a highly reliable organization, socio-technical improvement, unlinking staff from systems, normalization of deviancy, doing risk assessment on white rice, and mistaking "The Big Bang Theory" for a documentary.
Bonus · Mon, December 25, 2023
A Very Merry Christmas, from Adam Outland
Host Adam Outland wishes all of our listeners a very "Catalyst" Christmas!
Bonus · Thu, December 21, 2023
CLIP: Hiring, Moving Fast, Quality, and Scale
Anthony Constantino, Co-Founder and CEO of Sticker Mule , and also founder of Stimulus , the world’s first 100% ID-verified social media network, talks about judging on the basis of attendance, the critical importance of nailing your initial hires, and the basic principles every single one of his workers build themselves around. Hear Anthony's full interview in Episode 446 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 19, 2023
REMASTERED: Mental Toughness Habits of Ultra Performers, with Ben Newman (Motivation, Determination, Business, Coaching)
Ben Newman , bestselling author, international speaker, and high-level performance coach, talks about taking yourself back to an emotional moment in time, breaking down your own game film, repeating what makes you great, shares a few stories about Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, and more, and above all, explains the need to keep fighting.
Bonus · Thu, December 14, 2023
CLIP: Greatness Is Available to Everyone
Speaker, author, and Founder/CEO of Lead From Within, Lolly Daskal , explains the "secret sauce" to great leaders, including how capabilities + competence = confidence, and how greatness is not a destiny only granted to a few; it lies in every choice we make. Hear Lolly's full interview in Episode 189 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, December 13, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Anthony Constantino, Episode 446
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 446, with co-founder and CEO of Sticker Mule , one of the world's most popular custom printing companies, and also the founder of Stimulus , the world’s first 100% ID-verified social media network, Anthony Constantino.
Tue, December 12, 2023
Stickers to Stimulus, with Anthony Constantino (Social Media, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership)
Anthony Constantino, Co-Founder and CEO of Sticker Mule , and also founder of Stimulus , the world’s first 100% ID-verified social media network, talks about reverse engineering his first successes as a teenager, growing his thriving company from the dysfunctional wreckage of a prior business, and judging on the basis of attendance, shares his dead simple business strategy and the critical importance of nailing your initial hires, considers the challenges of taking on Twitter head-on and creating an innovation lab for social media, and ponders if privacy is overrated? Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, December 07, 2023
CLIP: 15 Years Old and Bulletproof?
Alysia Silberg , leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist and CEO / General Partner of the investment firm Street Global , shares the story of making her way from Africa to Canada by way of Hollywood, and how even a bullet couldn’t stop her from doing it. Hear Alysia's full interview in Episode 445 of The Action Catalyst
Tue, December 05, 2023
REMASTERED: Operating Out of Greatness, with Lolly Daskal (Leadership, Performance, Executive, Confidence)
Speaker, author, and Founder/CEO of Lead From Within, Lolly Daskal , digs into filling in your gaps, standing in your greatness, owning who you are, the need to R.E.T.H.I.N.K., how capabilities + competence = confidence, the need to give up control to lead more effectively, and realizing that greatness is not a destiny only granted to a few.
Bonus · Thu, November 30, 2023
CLIP: The Manual Process of Perception
Superstar podcaster and creator Jordan Harbinger touches on the weird ways perception changes across groups (and even in people you know quite well), and the difficulty of gauging progress in largely unquantifiable areas. Hear Jordan's full interview in Episode 94 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 28, 2023
Always the Outsider, with Alysia Silberg (Entrepreneurship, AI, Immigrant, Mindset)
Alysia Silberg , leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist and CEO / General Partner of the investment firm Street Global , shares the story of making her way from Africa to Canada by way of Hollywood, why even a bullet couldn’t stop her, and chats about getting superpowers from a pair of pink roller skates, using AI to be big where you feel small, geeking out over DaVinci, and why being “unemployable” doesn’t make you…unemployable.
Bonus · Fri, November 24, 2023
CLIP: Why People Leave and Saturday Morning Cartoons
Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen , explains the 3 main reasons people leave their jobs (4 for Millennials), and what Saturday morning cartoons have to do with job retention. Hear William's full interview in Episode 235 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 21, 2023
REMASTERED: Harbinger of Success, with Jordan Harbinger (Podcasting, Confidence, Personal Development, Networking)
Superstar podcaster and creator Jordan Harbinger touches on the toxic evolution of men without role models, the weird ways perception changes across groups, the difficulty of gauging progress in unquantifiable areas, and how charisma is a learnable skill, which can make you a better networker, increase confidence, and lead to deeper relationships.
Fri, November 17, 2023
REMASTERED: Creating Healthy Workplace Culture, with William Vanderbloemen (Faith, Executive, Jobs, Career)
Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen , explains the dynamics of creating an irresistible workplace, the 3 main reasons people leave their jobs (4 for millennials), what Saturday morning cartoons have to do with job retention, why most cultural problems boil down to hiring problems, the difference between culture and core values, how to assess the 8 key areas of workplace health or toxicity, and gives several quick exercises for pinpointing what your culture is.
Bonus · Thu, November 16, 2023
CLIP: The Zen of Detachment
Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs , talks about separating your passion from yourself as a person, and the virtues of detachment and nonjudgement as tools for managing expectations and maximizing outcomes while staying centered. Hear Mike's full interview in Episode 444 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Tue, November 14, 2023
Update: William Vanderbloemen and Being the Unicorn (Faith, Executive, Jobs, Career)
Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen , talks about preparing for the Ice Age, why vision is seeing just beyond your feet, what the best of the best have in common, how to respond to the most dreaded interview question ever, why self-awareness is the #1 skill, and who DOES need to fear AI (hint, it's not that many people). And be sure to catch more from William in Episode 235 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, November 08, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Mike Lee, Episode 444
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 444, with speaker, author, and founder of MindShift Labs , Mike Lee.
Tue, November 07, 2023
Mind Shift, with Mike Lee (Leadership, Mindset, Personal Development, NBA)
Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs , talks about making up his own minor, not getting out of bed for Kobe Bryant, why everything we want exists in the present moment, being pushed by pain or pulled by vision, the advantage of diversifying the portfolio of your identity and self-worth, the virtues of detachment and nonjudgement, why everything is driven from getting crystal clear on vision and purpose, and putting the mission over the medium. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, November 02, 2023
CLIP: Pump the Breaks!
Behavioral scientist and best-selling author Daniel Pink explains how breaks are actually a part of peak performance, and why this is illustrated by the perils of visiting a hospital in the afternoon. Hear Daniel's full interview in Episode 226 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Tue, October 31, 2023
Update: Peter Warmka and the Rise of AI (CIA, Hacking, Intelligence, Cybersecurity)
Peter Warmka, former CIA agent, professor at Webster University, and the founder of the Counterintelligence Institute , returns to the podcast with updates on protecting your business and professional networking tools from bad actors utilizing the latest in AI, how safeguards against fraud have potentially lead to more fraud, and what upcoming events on the calendar could signal an uptick in scams. And be sure to check out Peter's original appearance in Episode 373 of The Action Catalyst . Mentioned in this episode: Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more. Counterintelligence Institute Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more. Counterintelligence Institute
Bonus · Thu, October 26, 2023
CLIP: Don't Forget Your P.A.G.E.R.S.
Author, emergency physician, and Director of Leadership Development for the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Dr. Richard Winters , explains the P.A.G.E.R.S. test of wellbeing, and how promoting wellbeing leads to the eradication of burnout. Hear Dr. Winters' full interview in Episode 443 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 24, 2023
REMASTERED: To Sell is Human and When, with Daniel Pink (Sales, Science, Psychology, Economics)
Behavioral scientist and best-selling author Daniel Pink tackles lofty topics such as the primacy of trust, information asymmetry vs parity, practicing attunement, what we've all got wrong about introverts and extroverts, how breaks are a part of performance, why EVERYONE is selling, and why never to visit a hospital in the afternoon.
Bonus · Thu, October 19, 2023
CLIP: Completing History 77 Years Later
Author, speaker, artist and pilot Amelia Rose Earhart shares the touching story of how she carried a patch tens of thousands of miles around the globe so that one little old man could realize a dream that began 77 years earlier. Hear Amelia's full interview in Episode 142 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 17, 2023
You're the Leader, Now What? with Dr. Richard Winters (Leadership, Medicine, Wellbeing, Teams)
Author, emergency physician, and Director of Leadership Development for the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Dr. Richard Winters , tackles how to fight burnout, shake off an “us vs them” mentality, and track your organization’s vital signs, and explains the P.A.G.E.R.S. test of wellbeing, INformal leadership, the leadership qualities of producers like Rick Rubin and Brian Eno, examining our relationship with time, why he often thinks of Sisyphus, and the leadership experiment you can try for yourself today.
Bonus · Sun, October 15, 2023
New from Action Catalyst Alum Dan Moore: Control, Influence, Accept (For Now)
In Control, Influence, Accept (For Now), author and former Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains simple principles and strategies to help you prepare for, and cope with, a future no one can predict. Control, Influence, Accept (For Now) is a guidebook to help sort out and thrive through the twists and turns on life’s road, with exercises that can help you begin to internalize key traits for getting ready for an unknown tomorrow. Conquer uncertainty; order now at CIAFN.com .
Bonus · Thu, October 12, 2023
CLIP: Context is the Kingdom, Baby!
TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , talks about why every company needs to think like a media company, and how content > community > commerce. Hear Jeffrey's full interview in Episode 442 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 10, 2023
REMASTERED: Finding Your Identity and Creating Breakthroughs in Life, with Amelia Rose Earhart (Aviation, Inspiration, Motivation, History)
Author, speaker, artist and pilot Amelia Rose Earhart explains how her famous namesake ignited her life's passion, why flying around the world isn't enough without a good narrative, piecing together a secret flightplan, planning for disaster over international waters, and the true meaning of identity.
Bonus · Thu, October 05, 2023
CLIP: Can't Spell "Attraction" Without "Action"
Best-selling author and speaker Jack Canfield explains his understanding of the Law of Attraction, how it's practically used, and why it's not a passive law. Hear Jack's full interview in Episode 231 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, October 04, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Jeffrey Hayzlett, Episode 442
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 442, with Jeffrey Hayzlett , TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network .
Tue, October 03, 2023
Don't Ask For Permission and Go Faster, with Jeffrey Hayzlett (Media, C-Suite, Business, Executive)
TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , talks about why every company needs to think like a media company, how content > community > commerce, dealing with coffee-throwing CEOs, why to never waste a good crisis, being a "business first responder", the upside of weathering a recession, inspiration from Hamilton, and why rule #1 is "don't work with a**holes". Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Sun, October 01, 2023
CLIP: The Katelyn Rule
TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , explains The Katelyn Rule, a trick for setting expectations for new employees, and empowering them to take initiative and make decisions on their own. Hear Jeffrey's full interview in Episode 137 of The Action Catalyst
Bonus · Sat, September 30, 2023
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Fri, September 29, 2023
REMASTERED: Think Big, Act Bigger, with Jeffrey Hayzlett (Media, Business, Leadership, Innovation, Change Management)
TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , talks about creating “LinkedIn on steroids”, setting conditions of satisfaction, and his relationship with Donald Trump, and why mood overcomes culture, why it’s not the lucky who win (it’s the relentless), how to make a policy of “Big Dogs Only”, and the importance of thinking big, and acting bigger.
Bonus · Thu, September 28, 2023
CLIP: Leadership Lessons From Ted Lasso
Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp , talks about the hardest part of learning to manage people, normalizing imposter syndrome, and leadership lessons from Ted Lasso. Hear Jim's full interview in Episode 441 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 26, 2023
REMASTERED: The Success Principles, with Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation)
Best-selling author and speaker Jack Canfield chats about fulfilling your soul’s purpose and evolving that purpose, choosing love over fear, the secret behind “The Secret”, conducting thought experiments on the Moon, why thinking doesn’t beat action, and always, always, always asking for feedback.
Bonus · Thu, September 21, 2023
CLIP: One Goal At A Time
John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, explains the importance of setting your main goal, not a whole slate of goals, and setting it in a S.M.A.R.T. way. Hear John's full interview in Episode 126 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, September 20, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Jim Bartolomea, Episode 441
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 441, with Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp .
Tue, September 19, 2023
Be Curious, with Jim Bartolomea (Human Resources, Management, Leadership, Company Culture)
Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp , talks about his "softie", Broadway-loving, military father, creating a benefits program that drives retention, why letting people go in a beautiful way is hugely important to remaining employees, why people leave managers, not jobs, conducting "stay" rather than "exit" interviews, having confidence in NOT knowing everything, the value of new AI tools like Bard and ChatGPT in the HR world, leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, and how you’ll ALWAYS make the right choice if you just ask yourself "Is it the RIGHT thing to do?" Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, September 14, 2023
CLIP: Stop, Learn, and Implement
Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor, content coach, and podcast host, Vinnie Potestivo chats about how clarity beats speed, the three types of creatives, and the value of keeping track of credits and aligning yourself with partners who fill your gaps. Hear Vinnie's full interview in Episode 440 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 12, 2023
REMASTERED: Hit Your Goal in 100 Days, with John Lee Dumas (Entrepreneurship, Discipline, Podcasting, Success)
John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, shares the "secret sauce" to success, the steps to setting and accomplishing your #1 goal in 100 days, why to set SMART goals, Parkinson’s Law, and starting a chain reaction of awesome.
Tue, September 05, 2023
The Outcome of Now, with Vinnie Potestivo (Television, Entertainment, Media Strategy, Content)
Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor, content coach, and podcast host, Vinnie Potestivo chats about the dawn of reality TV, the advantage Jessica Simpson had in the 2000s, why helping the underdog is cool, the real people economy vs creator economy, how clarity beats speed, the three types of creatives, strategy vs tactics, supporting vs promoting, the relative simplicity of winning an Emmy, and how Beyonce is a small business owner.
Bonus · Thu, August 31, 2023
CLIP: The Freedom to Become Dumb and Stupid
Author and productivity consultant David Allen covers the basics of his system for subdividing tasks and to-dos in a way that makes it obvious exactly when, and where, to do them, and explains how organization ultimately gives you the freedom to be stupid. Hear David's full interview in Episode 439 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, August 24, 2023
CLIP: Hustle With Love
Bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Lewis Howes gives the true definition of "hustle", and how it only works if you do it with love. Hear the full interview with Lewis in Episode 111 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, August 23, 2023
Overtime with Outland: David Allen, Episode 439
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 439, with author and productivity consultant David Allen.
Tue, August 22, 2023
Getting Things Done, with David Allen (Productivity, Time Management, Organization, Author)
Author and productivity consultant David Allen covers how he valued "clear space" even as a kid, the benefit of writing the reviews before the book, reverse engineering your intuitive skills, why his system works just as well on Jupiter as on Earth, his time with Drew Carey, the listification of all of life’s tasks, why one of the biggest issues out there is addiction to ambient anxiety, his “2 minute rule”, and how organization gives you the freedom to be stupid. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Fri, August 18, 2023
CLIP: Finding Your "Why"
Sales leader, artist, and ADHD & mental health advocate Amber Shae Friedman explains why “finding your why” is the most important advice she can give for both sales, and life. Hear Amber's full interview in her bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, August 17, 2023
CLIP: The First Step to Starting is Starting
Susan Beischel, designer, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of luxury brand Skin , explains why it’s never too late to start or make a change, and how simply setting the wheels in motion is the single biggest step. Hear Susan's full interview in Episode 438 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 15, 2023
REMASTERED: The School of Greatness, with Lewis Howes (Author, Entrepreneurship, Athletics, Podcasting)
Bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Lewis Howes talks about the impact his brother had on his life, always keeping an edge to himself at all times, the true definition of "hustle", what it takes to become a professional athlete, what many of his superstar podcast guests have in common, and the dream guest that remains illusive.
Bonus · Fri, August 11, 2023
Live Life Now, with Amber Shae Friedman (Sales, Coaching, Purpose, Mindset)
Sales leader, artist, and ADHD & mental health advocate Amber Shae Friedman recounts being the only woman in the sales department at every auto and RV dealership she worked at, giving women a voice in her industry, the experience as a client of Southwestern Coaching , the best financial decision she ever made, and the importance of “finding your why”. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Bonus · Thu, August 10, 2023
CLIP: I DO So Like Green Eggs and Ham
Elite-level sales and leadership coach and Partner of Southwestern Consulting, Dave Brown , explains why “Green Eggs and Ham” is hands-down THE best book on sales ever written, and why persistence is a rare quality that can't be practiced. Hear Dave's full interview in Episode 437 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 08, 2023
More Than Skin Deep, with Susan Beischel (Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Business)
Susan Beischel, designer, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of luxury brand Skin , talks about working at Neiman Marcus alongside Stanley Marcus, always listening to what’s inside of you, why it’s never too late to start or make a change, how resilience is an achievement in itself, being "built for challenge", what discipline REALLY is, and why she’s known as the "queen of pleasure".
Bonus · Thu, August 03, 2023
CLIP: Finding Your "Zone of Genius"
NASA Flight Surgeon, peak performance coach, and "Productivity MD" Dr. Ann Tsung explains talks about finding your “zone of genius”, and the 3-step process to efficiency (automating, delegating, and eliminating). Hear Dr. Tsung’s full interview in Episode 436 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, August 02, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Dave Brown, Episode 437
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 437, with author, speaker, founding Partner of Southwestern Consulting, and elite-level sales and leadership coach, Dave Brown .
Tue, August 01, 2023
Servant Selling, with Dave Brown (Sales, Leadership, Coaching, Relationships)
Elite-level sales and leadership coach and Partner of Southwestern Consulting, Dave Brown, details his new book and guiding principle of “ Servant Selling ”, as well as the only two ways to earn money in the world (hint: they're both the same thing), why “Green Eggs and Ham” is THE best book on sales ever written, exploiting your uniqueness in service of others, “WYDFLI” motivation, creating credibility deposits, perpetually being valuable, and how asking for someone’s business empowers THEM. You can also catch Dave’s previous appearance on Episode 195 of The Action Catalyst . Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching This episode is presented by Dave Brown's "Servant Selling", available now. Servant Selling, by Dave Brown
Bonus · Thu, July 27, 2023
CLIP: Acres of Diamonds
Dan Moore shares his wisdom from spending half a century with the same company, learning to bloom where you’re planted, and not ignore the “acres of diamonds” beneath your feet. Hear Dan’s full interview in Episode 435 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, July 25, 2023
It's Not Rocket Science, with Dr. Ann Tsung (Productivity, Performance, Management, Decision Making)
NASA Flight Surgeon, peak performance coach, and "Productivity MD" Dr. Ann Tsung explains how delegation makes financial sense and why efficiency means automating, delegating, and eliminating, talks about working within your "zone of genius", using an Eisenhower matrix, hiring a virtual assistant, obtaining the "5 Freedoms", and learning English from Full House, and shares her super relatable hobby as an Olympic weightlifter, as well as a few travel tips....if you’re headed to Antarctica.
Bonus · Fri, July 21, 2023
Meet Action Catalyst Host Stephanie Maas!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Action Catalyst host, Stephanie Maas! With more than 25 years of experience, Stephanie is an executive search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search , where she sees her purpose as improving the lives of others by providing life-altering opportunities for her candidates and clients through talent acquisition. Stephanie brings a fresh energy to the podcast, where she takes her place alongside Adam Outland as a full-time host. Learn even more about Stephanie in her interview on Episode 420 of The Action Catalyst .
Bonus · Thu, July 20, 2023
CLIP: Success Follows Failures
Roy Dekel, CEO and Co-Founder of SetSchedule , shares the existential wisdom of Shakespeare, and why the biggest successes often only come after the biggest failures. Hear Roy’s full interview in Episode 434 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, July 19, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Dan Moore, Episode 435
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 435, with author, speaker, former Action Catalyst host, and past president of Southwestern Advantage , Dan Moore.
Tue, July 18, 2023
Forward to Better, with Dan Moore (Education, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development)
As he exits his role as Action Catalyst host, Dan Moore shares his wisdom from spending half a century with the same company, helping young people grow, bringing a 150+ year old institution into the modern age, his shared past with Bill Gates, some of the most impactful lessons learned from 5 years in the host chair of The Action Catalyst, the value of wearing emotional blinders, and digging for acres of diamonds. Mentioned in this episode: In Control, Influence, Accept (For Now), author and former Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains simple principles and strategies to help you prepare for, and cope with, a future no one can predict. Order now at CIAFN.com. CIA(FN) Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Tue, July 11, 2023
The Life In Between, with Roy Dekel (Tech, Military, Entrepreneurship, Business)
Roy Dekel, CEO and Co-Founder of SetSchedule , recounts how his time as an officer in the Israeli secret services translated to the business world and what this former warrior considers to be his kryptonite, explains his mission to put solopreneurs on a level playing field with the big boys, and tackles topics like joy vs amusement, decision fatigue, the existential wisdom of Shakespeare, and why the biggest successes often only come after the biggest failures.
Bonus · Thu, July 06, 2023
CLIP: Don't Just Help Customers, OBSESS Over Them
Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including all-out customer obsession, and how you don’t have to be an Amazon-sized business to do it. Hear John’s full interview in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, June 29, 2023
CLIP: Buddhists, Nuns, and Surfers
Steven Kotler , New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, explains the most common flow state on earth that every one of us has experienced every week, plus what Buddhists, nuns, and surfers have in common (according to neuroscience). Hear Steven’s full interview across Episodes 431 and 432 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, June 28, 2023
Adam Outland on the Super Entrepreneur's Podcast
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland joins the Super Entrepreneur's Podcast with host Shahid Durrani. Episode Description: Welcome to an exhilarating episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of sales, leadership, and personal growth. In this captivating conversation, we have the privilege of hosting Adam Outland, an esteemed elite level coach and partner at Southwestern Consulting, renowned for his expertise in empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Join us as Adam shares his remarkable journey and reveals the secrets behind mastering sales, cultivating effective leadership skills, and igniting personal growth. With over a decade of experience in coaching professionals, Adam unveils the essential skills and mindset necessary for achieving remarkable results in today's ever-evolving business landscape. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the power of self-awareness, mindset transformation, and the profound impact they can have on your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to gain invaluable insights and unlock new possibilities for your success. Don't miss this dynamic episode filled with actionable strategies and empowering wisdom. Get ready to supercharge your sales and leadership skills with Adam Outland!
Tue, June 27, 2023
The Amazon Way, with John Rossman (Customer Service, Vision, Leadership, Business)
Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including customer obsession, keeping a broad vision, keeping an eye on OKR's (objectives and key results), setting the right incentives to create movement, making sure leaders are never done learning, and always taking the next best available action. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is presented by Dr. Marc Sniukas at MakeBetterStrategy.com Make Better Strategy Download John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com. Rossman Partners / John Rossman This episode is presented by Dr. Marc Sniukas at MakeBetterStrategy.com Make Better Strategy Download John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com. Rossman Partners / John Rossman
Bonus · Fri, June 23, 2023
Update: Mike McFall Goes From Chaos to Calm (Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Career, Employment, Coffee)
We catch back up with Mike McFall , author, entrepreneur, and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, who walks us through his new book, "Grow: Take Your Business from Chaos to Calm", explains how the best-run business is one you're not a part of, hips us to the "most powerful productivity hack in corporate America since the microprocessor", and teases the conclusion of his leadership trilogy. Hear more from Mike in his original appearance on Episode 406 of The Action Catalyst .
Bonus · Thu, June 22, 2023
CLIP: Fine, I'll Do It Myself
Author, professional speaker, and executive coach Chad E. Foster talks about learning to code, blind, just to invent the software needed, by himself, for the rest of his job, in order to become an asset to the workforce instead of a liability. Hear Chad’s full interview in Episode 430 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 20, 2023
Growing Old, Staying Rad, with Steven Kotler (Neuroscience, Aging, Mindset, Change)
Steven Kotler , New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, returns in Part 2 of this interview, tackling weighty topics like the denial of death, embracing change as foundational to aging, the illusion of self, the "long slow rot" theory, how aging is a "use it or lose it" game, how Freud kicked off 90 years of scientific tail-chasing, wisdom vs. expertise, and why guest host Stephanie Maas may just live forever.
Tue, June 20, 2023
The Era of Impossible, with Steven Kotler (Neuroscience, Productivity, Biology, Flow)
Steven Kotler , New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, explains the mechanics of getting our biology to work for us rather than against us, the advantages of transitioning from a journalist to a scientist, how to trigger a state of flow, how cell phones are dumbing down our neurobiology, how to be 1,000% more productive in 2 days, why “flow” is not just for athletes and artists, the most common flow state on earth that every one of us has experienced every week, what Buddhists, nuns, and surfers have in common, why struggle and frustration are necessary to achieve flow and extraordinary = average + repetition, and finding moments where the impossible become possible.
Bonus · Thu, June 15, 2023
CLIP: Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
Andrus Albi , Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting, explains the relief that comes with identifying factors that are not under your control vs. those that are, and how it applies to everything from motocross, to marriage, to sales. Hear Andrus' full interview in Episode 429 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 13, 2023
Blind Ambition, with Chad E. Foster (Overcoming Adversity, Software, Business, Mindset)
Author, professional speaker, and executive coach Chad E. Foster talks about living most of his life outside of his comfort zone after totally losing his sight in college, becoming comfortable with discomfort, how lacking sight made him a better skier and martial artist, taking advantage of your disadvantages, learning to code just to INVENT the software needed for the rest of his job, becoming the first blind graduate of the Harvard Business School Leadership Program, and finding your "true north".
Bonus · Thu, June 08, 2023
CLIP: "No" = "Not Yet"
Dr. Ruth Gotian , educator, speaker, and author of the book "The Success Factor", explains the revelation that led her into the field of researching extreme achievers, and recalls a fierce independent streak that began at the age of 10 during one day of recess, and carried through to the present day. Hear Dr. Gotian's full interview in Episode 428 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, June 07, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Andrus Albi, Episode 429
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 429, with Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Andrus Albi .
Tue, June 06, 2023
The Fundamentals of Focus, with Andrus Albi (Sales, Leadership, Estonia, Time Management)
Andrus Albi , Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting provides a masterclass on maintaining focus, including the relief that comes with identifying factors that are not under your control, prioritizing items in your calendar, being responsive versus reactive, creating "should do" and "MUST do" items, how the same advice applies to motocross, marriage, and sales, and why "practice doesn’t make perfect, PERFECT practice makes perfect". Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, June 01, 2023
CLIP: Immigrant Motivation and the Trap of Success
Candice Faktor, CEO and Co-Founder of virtual online learning startup Disco , and a serial tech entrepreneur, talks about possessing the unique motivational drive of an immigrant, and how if we’re not careful, we can waste incredible time and energy conforming to someone else’s idea of success. Hear Candice’s full interview in Episode 427 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, May 30, 2023
The Success Factor, with Dr. Ruth Gotian (Psychology, Learning, Networking, Motivation)
Dr. Ruth Gotian , educator, speaker, and author of the book "The Success Factor", shares the striking similarities between herself and the original Dr. Ruth, recalls a fierce independent streak that began at the age of 10, and explains peak vs passive tasks, informal learning and virtual work's effect on it, the 4 researched mindsets that make create success in any field, why habits are NOT what leads to success, why Apolo Ohno feels like a colleague, how to play the game of high profile networking, defining and harnessing the power of "flow", why often "no" just means "not yet", and why she begs you to PLEASE not ask someone to be your mentor.
Bonus · Fri, May 26, 2023
CLIP: Always Be Growing, Always Be Learning
Tommy Doerfler , CPA, CFP®, CEPA®, explains the merits of being a follower before a leader, finding the right mentor, and never losing your childhood curiosity. Hear Tommy's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, May 24, 2023
Live Life Forwards, Understand It Backwards, with Tommy Doerfler (Finances, Leadership, Music, Mindset)
Guest host Stephanie Maas has felt like a bad sister lately, so she places a call via The Action Catalyst to her brother, Tommy Doerfler , CPA, CFP®, CEPA®, who reminisces about going from a college dropout, to a drummer touring the country in a van, to geeking out over numbers, breaking his body in endurance challenges, living up to your own belief system, the merits of conversation vs communication, and never losing your childhood curiosity. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is presented by Lighthouse Wealth Group. *Investment advisory services offered through SageSpring Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. SageSpring Wealth Partners and Lighthouse Wealth Group are not registered broker dealers are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. *Any opinions are those of The Action Catalyst and not necessarily those of Raymond James. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected. Registered branch address / phone number: 801 Crescent Centre Drive Suite 600 Franklin, TN 37067 615-861-6103 Lighthouse Wealth Group This episode is presented by Lighthouse Wealth Group. *Investment advisory services offered through SageSpring Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. SageSpring Wealth Partners and Lighthouse Wealth Group are not registered broker dealers are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. *Any opinions are those of The Action Catalyst and not necessarily those of Raymond James. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected. Registered branch address / phone number: 801 Crescent Centre Drive Suite 600 Franklin, TN 37067 615-861-6103 Lighthouse Wealth Group
Tue, May 23, 2023
Catching Disco Fever, with Candice Faktor (Learning, Tech, Entrepreneurship, Self Care)
Candice Faktor, CEO and Co-Founder of virtual online learning startup Disco , and a serial tech entrepreneur, explains going from a victim to the agent of our lives, possessing the unique motivational drive of an immigrant, learning to be calm and creating a sense of self, why the pandemic was the single best time in the world to start a company, and how to build your own "live learning empire".
Bonus · Thu, May 18, 2023
CLIP: Don't Start a Bank in Elementary School
Accomplished C-Suite leader and author Atif Rafiq reflects on starting a bank in elementary school (spoiler, it didn't quite work), and the impressive path that led him to becoming the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500. Hear Atif's full interview in Episode 426 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, May 11, 2023
CLIP: 9/11, Paris, and "Failing Into" Success
Nathan Foy, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Fortis , explains how disasters like 9/11 and the Paris attacks almost toppled, then helped rebuild, his business, partly by “failing into it”. Hear Nathan’s full interview in Episode 425 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, May 10, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Atif Rafiq, Episode 426
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 426, with accomplished C-Suite leader, and the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, Atif Rafiq .
Tue, May 09, 2023
Decision Sprint, with Atif Rafiq (Leadership, Digital, Technology, Teams)
Accomplished C-Suite leader Atif Rafiq reflects on starting a bank in elementary school (spoiler, it didn't quite work), the power in the neutrality of raw curiosity, coming aboard AOL at the start of the internet boom, becoming the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, digitizing fast food, the creativity-killing hazard of "alignment before exploration", lessons learned from the CEOs of McDonalds, Volvo, and Amazon, and enjoying the luxury of focus. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, May 04, 2023
CLIP: The Formula to the 2 Hour Workday
Siimon Sander , serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton and PodcastWise, shares how entrepreneurship = delegation, 3 essential steps for staffing and workflow, and the formula that can ultimately lead entrepreneurs to a simple, and profitable, 2 hour workday. Hear Siimon’s full interview in Episode 424 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, May 02, 2023
You Can't Control the Wind, with Nathan Foy (Entrepreneurship, Transportation, Security, Leadership)
Nathan Foy, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Fortis , talks about overcoming your "milkshake moments", how 9/11 almost toppled, then helped rebuild, his business, being relentlessly skeptical, "failing into" things, using their resources to help out during the pandemic, and channeling the Founding Fathers when creating a leadership team. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Thu, April 27, 2023
CLIP: 5 Pillars of Relational Intelligence
Dr. Adam C. Bandelli, organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates , discusses emotional intelligence vs relational intelligence, the way leaders employ them, and groundbreaking new definitions of trust, rapport, and influence. Hear Dr. Bandelli's full interview in Episode 423 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, April 26, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Siimon Sander, Episode 424
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 424, with Siimon Sander , serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton, Podcastwise, AboutHire, and Why Charlie.
Tue, April 25, 2023
Be The Leader, Not The Hero, with Siimon Sander (Entrepreneurship, Time Management, Hiring, Vision)
Siimon Sander, serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton and PodcastWise , recounts the early days and the new frontier of podcasting, why not to be so patient with things (give it 6 weeks), how to have a vision but keep it flexible, and talks about making friends with ChatGPT, how entrepreneurship = delegation, 3 essential steps for staffing and workflow, the problem with making yourself a hero as the leader, and why you want to work ON your business, not IN your business. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternRecruitment.com Southwestern Recruitment Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Tue, April 18, 2023
Relational Intelligence, with Dr. Adam C. Bandelli (Psychology, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Footwear)
Dr. Adam C. Bandelli, organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates , discusses overcoming bipolar disorder, emotional intelligence vs relational intelligence, embodying the change he wanted to see, why inclusivity = authenticity, Boomer vs Gen Z leadership styles, groundbreaking definitions of trust, rapport, and influence, and takes a DEEP dive into his sneaker addiction with guest host Stephanie Maas.
Bonus · Thu, April 13, 2023
CLIP: Learn CPR, From the Boardroom to the Sock Drawer
Nick Sonnenberg , entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage , a leading operational efficiency consultancy, explains how CPR (Communication, Planning, and Resources) is a system that works whether you’re camping in the woods, conducting business, or folding your socks, and saves you time and hassle. Hear Nick’s full interview in Episode 422 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, April 06, 2023
CLIP: Monkees, MTV, Superbowl, Dirty Dancing, Ringo!
Music producer, promoter, and the founder and CEO of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof , recalls reuniting the Monkees, partnering with MTV, having sports clients in the Superbowl, starting a Dirty Dancing Live tour, and conceiving the All-Starr band with Ringo, all within a few years in the 80s. Hear David’s full interview in Episode 421 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, April 05, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Nick Sonnenberg, Episode 422
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 422, with Nick Sonnenberg, author, entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage .
Tue, April 04, 2023
Come Up For Air, with Nick Sonnenberg (Productivity, Efficiency, Time Management, Entrepreneurship)
Nick Sonnenberg, entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage , a leading operational efficiency consultancy, talks about buying time at a discount, getting a 2 minute notice from a partner, effective vs efficient, why every team should think about CPR (Communication, Planning, and Resources), sorting information like laundry, the RAD concept of email (Reply, Archive, Defer), and more tips to reclaim your day from his new book, “Come Up For Air” . Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, March 30, 2023
CLIP: What IS Talent?
Stephanie Maas, Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, one of the top 10 executive search firms in the country, and a Certified Personnel Consultant, shares her definition of "talent", and what one of the nation's top executive recruitment firms looks for when matching the right person to the right opportunity. Hear Stephanie’s full interview in Episode 420 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 28, 2023
Rock and Roll Fantasy, with David Fishof (Music, Business, Passion, Events)
Music producer, promoter, and the founder and CEO of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof , talks about moving from a sports agent to representing The Association, reuniting the Monkees, receiving divine intervention from MTV, why today’s world is unlimited for aspiring artists of any age, the benefit of literally drawing out your goals, reflects on the recent loss of one of his high profile clients, and explains how his rock camp’s #1 export is PASSION.
Bonus · Wed, March 22, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Stephanie Maas, Episode 420
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 420, with Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, and Certified Personnel Consultant, Stephanie Maas.
Tue, March 21, 2023
Right Person, Right Organization, Right Time, with Stephanie Maas (Recruiting, Staffing, Career, Business)
Stephanie Maas, Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, one of the top 10 executive search firms in the country, and a Certified Personnel Consultant, speaks on getting her start selling books door-to-door with Southwestern Advantage , knowing your weaknesses and strengthening your aptitudes, following the “Jerry Maguire philosophy”, the definition of "talent", what one of the nation's top executive recruitment firms looks for, and address the question of when DOES a business need an executive recruiter, and why the secret to success lies in planning your bathroom breaks? Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead. Thinking Ahead Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, March 16, 2023
CLIP: Success Secrets from Sales to Senate
Senator Marsha Blackburn , outlines her 3 biggest suggestions for women, and anyone else, looking to gain the confidence to shoot for their dreams in any field. Hear Senator Blackburn’s full interview in Episode 419 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, March 09, 2023
CLIP: The Best Worst Day of Chip Gaines' Life
Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and proud Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines recalls the best day of his life (which sort of wasn’t so great), reflects on being too broke to declare bankruptcy, and how he initially thought the offer for Fixer Upper was a scam. Hear Chip's full interview across Episodes 417 and 418 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, March 08, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Episode 419
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 419, with former Tennessee State Senator, U.S. Representative, 4-summer Southwestern Advantage alumni, and now United States Senator, Marsha Blackburn .
Tue, March 07, 2023
Of The People, with Senator Marsha Blackburn (Politics, Women's Leadership, Technology, Sales)
Marsha Blackburn , Tennessee State Senator, Tennessee Congressional Representative, 4-summer alumni of the Southwestern Advantage program , and now United States Senator, chats about being only the fourth woman elected to Congress from Tennessee, and the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee, her surprising early role as a pioneer in digital entertainment, the importance of leadership on a national scale, how you lead people / you manage assets , and upholding her 5 personal pillars of Faith, Family, Freedom, Hope, and Opportunity. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Wed, March 01, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Chip Gaines, Episodes 417 and 418
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episodes 417 and 418, with Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and Southwestern Advantage alumni, Chip Gaines.
Tue, February 28, 2023
Believe in Home, with Chip Gaines (Entrepreneurship, Family, Motivation, Real Estate, TV)
Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines chats with host Adam Outland about nature vs nurture and chicken vs egg, recalls the best day of his life (which sort of wasn’t so great), shares his Austin Powers moment, reflects on being too broke to declare bankruptcy and how he initially thought the offer for Fixer Upper was a scam, and talks about deploying his secret weapon: Joanna Gaines. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Thu, February 23, 2023
CLIP: Become Indispensable
Matt Higgins , guest shark on Shark Tank, co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and author, shares how to make yourself indispensable, why opportunity is a leading indicator and compensation is a lagging indicator, and the importance of constantly broadening your brand and skill set. Hear Matt's full interview across Episodes 415 and 416 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats
Tue, February 21, 2023
Built Different, with Chip Gaines (Entrepreneurship, Family, Motivation, Sales)
Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and proud Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines talks about his beginnings selling books door to door, his true calling as a “riverboat pastor”, the hybrid of James Dean and the Marlboro Man that he called his grandfather, awakening the grizzly bear of work ethic, what L.U.C.K. really stands for, plus shares some "breaking news" about his family. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Thu, February 16, 2023
CLIP: Growing a Bumper Culture Crop
Shawn Harper , Former NFL offensive lineman and CEO & founder of American Services and Protection, explains how culture MUST come first, and how with true teamwork and collaboration, everyone either wins together, or loses together. Hear Shawn's full interview in Episode 414 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, February 15, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Matt Higgins, Episodes 415 and 416
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episodes 415 and 416, with co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, "Shark Tank" guest shark, and author, Matt Higgins . Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats
Tue, February 14, 2023
There Is No Plan B, with Matt Higgins (Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Self Improvement)
Matt Higgins , co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and author, chats with host Adam Outland about the energy-zapping property of small talk, not being denied your origin story, building authority to help others, the importance of marrying well, looking for the behavior that connects the bedroom to the boardroom, why the fish rots from the head, what he most looks for in partners to do business with, not outsourcing your instincts, the link between confidence and humility, being nervous on Shark Tank, CONSTANTLY being reminded of your mortality, and how opportunity arises before evidence. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats
Tue, February 14, 2023
Burn the Boats, with Matt Higgins (Entrepreneurship, Business, Career, Education)
Matt Higgins has worn many hats; from the youngest NYC press secretary during 9/11, to NFL executive, to guest shark on Shark Tank. Hear how it started with busting out of poverty and moving his whole life ahead by two years with one bold move, sticking it to his high school teachers, finding crystal clarity in moments of crisis, plus how to make yourself indispensable, why opportunity is a leading indicator and compensation is a lagging indicator, broadening your brand and skill set, and what it was like to work for “Rudy Giuliani version 1.0”. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats
Bonus · Thu, February 09, 2023
CLIP: "You Don't Write Books That Can Be #1"
Dean Koontz , best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, tells the story of hearing he'd never have another #1 book...and then subsequently writing 4 more with the person who told him he couldn't. Leave it to a writer to get the last word. Hear Dean's full interview in Episode 413 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused. Sunsama
Bonus · Wed, February 08, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Shawn Harper, Episode 414
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 414, with former NFL offensive lineman, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author, Shawn Harper .
Tue, February 07, 2023
Calling the King Out of the Kid, with Shawn Harper (Success, NFL, Teamwork, Culture, Coaching)
Shawn Harper , Former NFL offensive lineman, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection, motivational speaker, and author, explains how there's no such thing as success; it's a man made construct, talks about adopting a "success" vs a "win" model, planting seeds of potential in the fields of Iowa, emphasizing culture first, teamwork and collaboration on and off the field, what makes a great coach, breaking down to built up, playing hurt versus injured, and how essentially waterboarding himself every day is a critical piece of his morning routine. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Wed, February 01, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Dean Koontz, Episode 413
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 413, with best-selling author Dean Koontz .
Tue, January 31, 2023
Hilarious Catastrophe, with Dean Koontz (Author, Publishing, Writing, Business)
Dean Koontz , best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, talks about the way his alcoholic father shaped his childhood as well as his writing, has a personal realization about his first major character, shares the real life experience that led to creating the character of Odd Thomas, addresses how to deal with naysayers, gives his best advice that translates from the literary world to the business world, tells a cautionary career tale about zombie novels, and reveals more than a few spoilers from his latest book. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused. Sunsama
Bonus · Thu, January 26, 2023
CLIP: Representing the "Water Protectors"
Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice , shares the huge misconception and history-making moment around the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, and why water rights, not race, lie at the bottom of many civil issues. Hear Courtney's full interview in Episode 412 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused. Sunsama
Tue, January 17, 2023
Every State, Every Race, Every Place, with Courtney Bowie (Legal, Environment, Civil Rights, History)
Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice , shares her thanks to ThinkingAhead and her time in the New York Supreme Court, why 50 years in the legal world is just a short time ago, the huge misconception and history-making moment around the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, the importance of resting up for a squabble, and other thoughts on the history of struggle, working with existential threat, "forest bathing", leaning on a higher power, and a bit of motivation from Helen Keller. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead. Thinking Ahead This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused. Sunsama
Bonus · Thu, January 12, 2023
CLIP: Is Title IX Still Working?
Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being denied the right to compete as a child, repeating the mantra of “left foot, right foot, breathe”, and decisively answers the question “Is Title IX still working 50 years later?” Hear Joan's full interview in Episode 411 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Pat Summitt Leadership Group. Pat Summitt Leadership Group
Bonus · Thu, January 05, 2023
CLIP: Combating "The Great Resignation"
Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman explains how employers can drive retention in the midst of the “Great Resignation”, the three categories that most job-seekers fall into, and the 4 “F’s” that hold people back. Hear Ken’s full interview in Episode 410 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by ThinkingAhead. Thinking Ahead
Bonus · Wed, January 04, 2023
Overtime with Outland: Joan Cronan, Episode 411
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 411, with Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women’s Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman.
Tue, January 03, 2023
The View From The Summitt, with Joan Cronan (Teams, Athletics, Basketball, Women's Leadership)
Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being a tennis champion and a pioneer in women’s athletics, repeating the mantra of “left foot, right foot, breathe”, discusses her friendship with Pat Summitt, the inception of the “Definite Dozen”, the ongoing work of the Pat Summitt Leadership Group and Foundation, and the true meaning of legacy, plus shares Jerry Jones’ definition of a leader, and asks the question “Is Title IX still working 50 years later?” Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Pat Summitt Leadership Group. Pat Summitt Leadership Group Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Sun, January 01, 2023
Welcome to 2023, with Host Dan Moore
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore reflects on one of the best parts of 2022, and looks forward to a prosperous 2023.
Bonus · Sat, December 31, 2022
Happy New Year, from Host Adam Outland
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes all listeners a safe and happy close to 2022, and best wishes as we head into 2023 together.
Bonus · Thu, December 29, 2022
CLIP: Destiny Arrives at Gunpoint
Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble , reveals how like many great leaders before him, his destiny and mission became clearer after a life or death encounter at gunpoint. He then shares the vision behind, and purpose for his work with Assemble, and the social re-engineering necessary to solve core problems. Hear Cortney’s full interview in Episode 409 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Wed, December 28, 2022
Overtime with Outland: Ken Coleman, Episode 410
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 410, with nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman .
Tue, December 27, 2022
From Paycheck to Purpose, with Ken Coleman (Career, Broadcast, Self Improvement, Jobs)
Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman covers why people are creatures of progress, the 4 F's that hold people back, 7 stages to finding your dream job, experience vs. skill, going from income to influence and impact, shares lessons from the great Pat Summitt, and talks about truly, always "feeling the juice". Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead. Thinking Ahead Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Sun, December 25, 2022
Host Dan Moore Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explores the true meaning of "joy" and gratitude here in the holiday season.
Bonus · Sat, December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas from Host Adam Outland!
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes you the Merriest of Christmases, to you and your family.
Bonus · Thu, December 22, 2022
CLIP: A Hard Lesson from Chuck Norris
Erik Weir , producer, investor, author, and principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, shares a hard lesson in karate, and life, handed down by none other than Chuck Norris. Hear Erik’s full interview in Episode 408 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 20, 2022
Assemble, with Cortney Woodruff (Entrepreneurship, Technology, Education, Business)
Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble , shares the crazy story of the interaction at gunpoint that delayed his Action Catalyst appearance, a clever deal with his college professors, socially re-engineering what success looks like, how to muster energy late in the 4th quarter, and throwing potential business partners an alley-oop.
Bonus · Thu, December 15, 2022
CLIP: Building Rapport, From Prince Charles to Michael Bolton
Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden dives into the secrets behind building a trusting rapport, and getting the information you want, from tough guests like Prince Charles, and putting guests like Mary Tyler Moore, Steve Martin, Michael Bolton, and Celine Dion, at ease during their time in the hot seat. Hear Joan’s full interview in Episode 407 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 13, 2022
Look For The Lesson, with Erik Weir (Entrepreneurship, Gratitude, Self Improvement, Growth)
Erik Weir is a jack of many trades; principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, author, movie producer, investor and real estate developer. Erik explains how he considers himself a “farmer of life experience”, why fear and gratitude cannot coexist, the 5 F's that drive your life, the “rule of 72”, shares his experience with Chuck Norris and learning a hard karate lesson, and talks about why change is an inside job, and how a big shot is just a little shot that keeps shooting.
Bonus · Fri, December 09, 2022
CLIP: Due Diligence Research...On Yourself
Mike McFall, Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE® , the US’s third largest coffee franchise, talks about working towards being the eventual owner of the Detroit Red Wings (any day now), doing due diligence on yourself as an entrepreneur, and determining your “Grind Score” (pun intended?). Hear Mike's full interview in Episode 406 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, December 08, 2022
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, with Nick Gray (Networking, Business, Planning, Author)
In this special bonus episode, entrepreneur and author Nick Gray leads you through the advice in his book, “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” , including the benefits of hosting, both personal and professional, how to make everyone feel included and even get help along the way, how to be the perfect guest, the two magic words for meeting new people at an event, the best days to throw a shindig, and a lot more. How to Host a Party Website The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon Networking Event: How to Host One Easily Clothing Swap Tips and Tricks from Nick Gray (How to do it) Happy Hour Best Practices: How to Plan, Host, and Throw a Great Party Nick Gray's personal website
Tue, December 06, 2022
On The Air, with Joan Lunden (Television, Speaker, Broadcast, Journalism, Author)
Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden recounts her youth spent traveling around the world, the “low and slow” approach to broadcast, Tony Robbins helping her out of her public speaking fear, and battling cancer and taking control of her own narrative, plus the behind the scenes drama of leaving Good Morning America, playing the long game, and special guest appearances by Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Charles, Mary Tyler Moore, Steve Martin, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, and more. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwestern Student Coaching
Bonus · Fri, December 02, 2022
Meet Action Catalyst Host Adam Outland!
Please join us in welcoming the newest host of The Action Catalyst, Adam Outland! With more than 15 years of sales and leadership experience, Adam is an elite-level coach and Partner for Southwestern Consulting , who thrives on awakening others to their potential and inspiring them to create powerful impact. Adam is also the host of his own podcast, "Inside Great Minds" , and a youth coach focused on developing the next generation. Learn even more about Adam in his interview on Episode 403 of The Action Catalyst .
Bonus · Thu, December 01, 2022
CLIP: Uncovering the Root of Learning
Dominic Zijlstra, founder of Traverse.link , an app that helps professionals learn faster using science-backed learning methods, explains the steps to building a growth mindset, finding the root of learning, tips for improved and enhanced memorization, and the importance of making learning personal. Hear Dominic's full interview in Episode 405 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 29, 2022
Rise and Grind, with Mike McFall (Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Career, Employment, Coffee)
Mike McFall, Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE® , the US’s third largest coffee franchise, recalls sailing around the world as a teenager and expounds on conscious capitalism, working towards being the eventual owner of the Detroit Red Wings (any day now), doing due diligence on yourself as an entrepreneur, determining your “Grind Score”, gut-checking your ego, why reading is fundamental, combating the Great Resignation, being a heretic to other CEOs, creating a "moonshot" for yourself, and emotionally connecting with your future.
Bonus · Fri, November 25, 2022
CLIP: Filtering Strength From Struggle
Joel Green, CEO of Pro Level Training , National Director of Nike Sports Camps, and a former professional basketball player, explains the concepts of “filtering” and “camouflage opportunities”, talks about extracting strength from struggle, and shares why obstacles are only a midpoint in your journey. Hear Joel's full interview in Episode 404 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving, from Dan Moore
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday.
Tue, November 22, 2022
Traversing the Mind, with Dominic Zijlstra (Learning, Science, Mindset, Psychology)
Dominic Zijlstra, founder of Traverse.link , an app that helps professionals learn faster using science-backed learning methods, explains how to adopt more effective learning habits, recounts his time as a rocket scientist (sort of), and details the steps to building a growth mindset, finding the root of learning, and creating a roadmap, plus the 4 steps to enhanced learning and recall, the value of making it personal, and letting your unconscious mind solve problems for you. And just for Action Catalyst listeners, sign up at https://traverse.link/actioncatalyst and receive a superlearning guide customized just for you, courtesy of Dominic!
Bonus · Thu, November 17, 2022
CLIP: We're All Grown Up Babies
Adam Outland , Partner at Southwestern Consulting , Elite-Level Sales and Leadership Coach, and host of the "Inside Great Minds" Podcast, lays out the steps to developing a durable personal mission statement, and explains why feeling good about new undertakings is the most important factor towards building better habits. Hear Adam's Full interview in Episode 403 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 15, 2022
Win Some, Learn Some, Never Lose, with Joel Green (Sports, Basketball, Improvement, Success)
Joel Green , CEO of Pro Level Training , National Director of Nike Sports Camps , and a former professional basketball player, talks about growing up in an abandoned home, explains the concepts of “filtering” and “camouflage opportunities”, striking deep and striking gold, why fun doesn’t come first and insecurity is the ground for improvement, recounts playing professional basketball in Europe, how to respond instead of react, and not being put here FOR ourselves, but to BE ourselves.
Bonus · Thu, November 10, 2022
CLIP: College Admissions, Moneyball Style
Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education , the world’s leading US and UK university admissions support company, explains how his algorithm works, taking a full, holistic look at students and their entire background to calculate probability when guiding that student into the collegiate world, in a way not unlike the "Moneyball" system that revolutionized major league baseball. Hear Jamie's full interview in Episode 402 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 08, 2022
Making Molehills Out of Mountains, with Adam Outland (Leadership, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology)
Adam Outland , Partner at Southwestern Consulting , Elite-Level Sales and Leadership Coach, and host of the "Inside Great Minds" Podcast explains the importance of learning how NOT to be and how to let go graciously, the equation for creating a personal mission statement, nurturing youth leadership and teaching emotional intelligence, the virtue of deferred gratification, debunking antiquated psychology, and being a grown-up baby. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Bonus · Thu, November 03, 2022
CLIP: Creating Your "Power Entourage"
Karen Arrington , author, global philanthropist, and Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, explains how to assemble your “power entourage”, a group of people providing resources and support for any situation life may throw at you, as well as who NOT to include in the group. Hear Karen’s full interview in Episode 401 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 01, 2022
Accepted! With Jamie Beaton (Education, Entrepreneur, College, Technology)
Jamie Beaton , co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education , the world’s leading US and UK university admissions support company, talks about his new book, “Accepted”, increasing student admissions, helping exceptional students overcome self-doubt, the “Moneyball” approach to college acceptance, the role that parents should play in the process, tackling ageism and skepticism, and geeking out to Warhammer with host Dan Moore. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Thu, October 27, 2022
CLIP: The Menace of Mechanical Music
Jason Feifer , editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine , author, and podcast host, talks about the misconceptions around career trends and new job creation, including historical examples of huge oversights and follies by the likes of Kodak, Blockbuster, and a particularly furious John Philip Sousa. Hear Jason’s full interview in Episode 400 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 25, 2022
Your Next Level Life, with Karen Arrington (International, Philanthropy, Africa, Empowerment)
Karen Arrington , author, global philanthropist, and Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, shares some of the 7 rules of power, confidence, and opportunity for black women in America, the massive opportunity of small grants, how to find your tribe and eliminate or renegotiate exhausting relationships, explains how to see what you DON’T want to see what you DO want, and talks about working internationally and doing business 35,000 feet in the air. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts. GEC, Global Educational Concepts
Bonus · Thu, October 20, 2022
CLIP: Breaking Archetypes and the Case of Elizabeth Holmes
Julia Boorstin , Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC, shares a few of the specific strengths that women bring to leadership roles, and explains why, although a high-profile example, Elizabeth Holmes is not particularly representative of successful female leadership attributes. Hear Julia’s full interview in Episode 399 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 18, 2022
Build For Tomorrow, with Jason Feifer (Entrepreneurship, Media, Business, Author)
Jason Feifer , editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine , author, and podcast host, explains "wouldn’t go back" moments, thinking vertically instead of horizontally, the 4 phases of change, the lessons learned from a Baltimore wig shop, and how entrepreneurs are adapting in Ukraine, talks John Philip Sousa and “the menace of mechanical music”, and details the forward-thinking theory of work that lands you your next big opportunity, how time expands under pressure, and the importance of always asking "what else do I know?" Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Bonus · Thu, October 13, 2022
CLIP: Giving Some "Crazy" to Washington Royalty
John and Mark X. Cronin, father and son co-founders of the largest sock store on the planet, John's Crazy Socks , share the story of how their fun socks sparked a friendship with former President Bush, and won them a big fan in Nancy Pelosi. Hear John and Mark’s full interview in Episode 398 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 11, 2022
When Women Lead, with Julia Boorstin (Leadership, TV, Media, Gender, Communications)
Julia Boorstin , Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC, talks about what inspired her new book, “WHEN WOMEN LEAD - What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them”, and touches on the changing face of leadership, contextual thinking and communal leadership, the unusual case of Elizabeth Holmes, the gender issue in tech and computer science, being camera-ready in 40 minutes or less, the great value of reaching out to your "outer circle", and why there’s no such thing as a cold call anymore.
Bonus · Thu, October 06, 2022
CLIP: A Fitbit For Your Brain
Ariel Garten, neuroscientist and the co-founder of tech startup Muse , explains how her company’s revolutionary technology helps you become the coach and the guru inside your own brain, the broader mission of her work, and how if you don’t know what to do for yourself, do something for someone else. Hear Ariel’s full interview in Episode 397 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: Giving Done Right
Tue, October 04, 2022
Going "Crazy", with John and Mark X. Cronin (Family, Business, Down Syndrome, Advocacy, Apparel, Fashion)
John and Mark X. Cronin, entrepreneurs, advocates for Down Syndrome, and co-founders of the largest sock store on the planet, John's Crazy Socks , explain the 5 essential pillars of business, the joys and the challenges of working as a father and son team, a small problem they ran into with opening a food truck, making friends with Washington elite, and the importance of uplifting differently-abled employees.
Bonus · Thu, September 29, 2022
CLIP: We're ALL Going to Pay For It; You're Going to Be OK
David Stuart, Founder and President of Southwestern Insurance Group , describes the current state of the insurance industry, and what sets his company apart from others in the ever-more-competitive insurance landscape. Hear David’s full interview in Episode 396 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: Giving Done Right
Tue, September 27, 2022
Discovering the Muse, with Ariel Garten (Neuroscience, Technology, Meditation, Wellness)
Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, former psychotherapist, and the co-founder and visionary of tech startup Muse , explains the mission behind her company’s revolutionary technology, the way inspiration can translate from art to science, hitting the research lab at the age of 17, the power of naivety, her responsibility to society, calming the nervous system and relying on yourself, and how if you don’t know what to do for yourself, do something for someone else. *Listeners, use code POD10 at checkout at ChooseMuse.com for special savings!
Bonus · Thu, September 22, 2022
CLIP: A Wedding, An Earthquake, and the Kindness of Strangers
Patty Hoppenstedt, Chief Operations and People Officer for Southwestern Family of Companies , shares the story of the tragic natural disaster that nearly changed the course of her family’s history, and how the kindness demonstrated by strangers helped shape who she is today. Hear Patty’s full interview in her special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by ThinkingAhead. Thinking Ahead
Tue, September 20, 2022
Making Insurance Fun Again, with David Stuart (Insurance, Team Building, Inspiration, Starting a Business)
David Stuart, Founder and President of Southwestern Insurance Group , shares successful philosophies on expanding your team, why hindsight is the best foresight, how your trials are someone else’s inspiration, and what it means to define “fun” in business, plus covers his adventures in water polo, getting hit in the face, and the similarity between himself and Mark Wahlberg. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Insurance Group. Southwestern Insurance Group
Bonus · Thu, September 15, 2022
CLIP: Employee Innovation and Challenging the Boss
Gary Garfield, speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares a few times when he empowered his workforce to speak truth to power, drive innovative ideas from within, and speak up for themselves, resulting in one of Bridgestone's most well-received initiatives. Hear Gary's full interview in Episode 395 of The Action Catalyst. Also be sure to check out Gary's first appearance on the podcast, in Episode 243 of the Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Tue, September 13, 2022
Patty Hoppenstedt: Nicaragua, 9/11, and Serving Southwestern
Patty Hoppenstedt, Chief Operations and People Officer for Southwestern Family of Companies , shares her upbringing in Central America and the natural disaster that helped shape her early life, to her beginnings in security in the 9/11 era, stint in city management, and the influences and determination from her unique background that help her create the safest, most inviting work environment for employees of all types. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead. Thinking Ahead
Bonus · Thu, September 08, 2022
CLIP: Korean Mafia, CIA, and The Two Minds
Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz shares the unbelievable story of his time as a double agent for the Korean mafia and the CIA and explains how the conscious and the subconscious minds shape our beliefs. Hear Dr. Hank’s full interview in Episode 394 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 06, 2022
Driving Results, with Gary Garfield (Leadership, Automotive, Trust, Innovation)
Gary Garfield , speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares the "rules of the road" from his new book, "Driving Results", including why humility is freedom from arrogance, the advice from the best boss that HE ever had, the equation to creating a productive and trusting company culture, the discrepancy between professional auto testing and consumer driving, creating innovation & how one of Bridgestone's best ideas came from an employee submission, and answering the question of "who's REALLY the boss?" Also be sure to check out Gary's first appearance on the podcast, in Episode 243 of the Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Bonus · Thu, September 01, 2022
CLIP: Minds Versus The Metaverse
Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds , discusses the next frontier of social media, addressing matters of privacy, new capabilities brought by Web 3.0, and the Metaverse. Hear Bill’s full interview in Episode 393 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 30, 2022
The Prize for All of Us Is Joy, with Dr. Hank Seitz (Mental Science, Psychology, Overcome, Disability)
Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz explains how he overcame what he was told was a permanent disability, talks quantum science and molecular biology, the conscious mind and the subconscious mind, the 3 steps that create experience, answers of the question of “What ARE beliefs?”, and shares the unbelievable story of his time as a double agent for the Korean mafia and the CIA.
Bonus · Thu, August 25, 2022
CLIP: Your Co-Workers Really ARE Warping Your Brain
Dr. Julia DiGangi , a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, explains the 2 drivers of the brain that create nearly all interpersonal problems, including how new studies suggest your co-workers really can have a lasting impact on your neurological makeup. Hear Dr. DiGangi’s full interview in Episode 392 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 23, 2022
Mind(s) Power, with Bill Ottman (Social Media, Web 3.0, Cryptocurrency, Joe Rogan, Meta)
Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds , talks to host Dan Moore about systems theory, web 3.0 and the decentralized internet, Facebook and the dawn of the Metaverse, cryptocurrency, hanging out on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and more, in this wide-ranging, forward-looking interview.
Bonus · Thu, August 18, 2022
CLIP: The Gas Pedal Risk
Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco , covers the parallels between triathlon training and preparing for the business world, and how something known as the “gas pedal risk” can create premature burnout. Hear Greg’s full interview in Episode 391 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 16, 2022
Our Suffering and Our Power, with Dr. Julia DiGangi (Neuroscience, Mental Health, Brain, Interpersonal Relationships)
Dr. Julia DiGangi , a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, covers the growing study of mental health, “emotional shake”, how 99% of the world has good intentions, the way co-workers can LITERALLY alter your physiology, behavioral math and emotional physics, and the 2 drivers of the brain that create nearly all interpersonal problems.
Bonus · Thu, August 11, 2022
Update: Michael F. Schein Takes On the Freemasons (Hype, Promotion, Marketing, Branding)
We catch back up with Michael F. Schein , writer, speaker, and Founder & President of Microfame Media, who recounts the success of his book “The Hype Handbook”, explains why forming your own secret networking society might yield big results, and spills the beans on the secrets of the Freemasons. Uh-oh! Hear more from Michael in his original appearance on Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst .
Tue, August 09, 2022
The Balance of Hope and Fear, with Greg Patterson (Finances, Triathlete, Ironman, Business)
Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco , covers business lessons from time spent abroad and as a triathlete, including how overtraining and overconfidence can be tragic flaws, the “gas pedal risk”, determining what mile you’re on in the Ironman of life, and adopting the Spiderman principle of power and responsibility.
Bonus · Thu, August 04, 2022
CLIP: Eating the Dogs, Burning the Boats
Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach and host Dan Moore explore the parallels between the first successful summit of Everest, and the founding of Hydro Flask , including how sometimes the greatest motivating force can be having no way out. Hear Travis’ full interview in Episode 390 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Tue, August 02, 2022
Dan Moore on the Insumo "Habit Talks" Podcast
Our very own Dan Moore joins Insumo 's Habit Talks podcast as a guest, exploring different aspects of finding and maintaining inspiration. Among the topics he discussed were practicing gratitude and grounding techniques such as box breathing, as well as some advice around adapting to the pandemic. Habit Talks host, Ceylan Ersoy, discusses how she seeks meaning and inspiration, how to leave a mark, pivots, and how to balance life. It's a great talk! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Sun, July 31, 2022
The Action Catalyst: Listener Tested, Guest Approved!
Seems like our guests love being on The Action Catalyst just as much as we like having them!
Bonus · Thu, July 28, 2022
CLIP: Optimism Is Trust In Purpose
Former CEO and Fortune 50 Global Executive Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann and Founder of SOFit SF Inc., Lillian So , explain why it’s impossible to be grateful and be in a crisis at the same time, and how optimism is nothing more than trust directed at a purpose. Hear Rebecca and Lillian’s full interview in Episode 389 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, July 26, 2022
The Real-Life Aqua Man, with Travis Rosbach (Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hydro Flask, Environment)
Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach discusses the parallels between founding Hydro Flask and the successful ascent of Everest, attacking brick walls with terror, passion, or avoidance, putting philanthropic power in the hands of the consumer, LITERALLY getting off on the right foot, knowing when to hold ‘em & when to fold ‘em, and the power of unseen forces.
Bonus · Thu, July 21, 2022
CLIP: Intrapreneurship, Passion, and Vision
Comedy Central creator Art Bell shares why you’ve got to tell everybody what you REALLY want to be doing (even if you aren’t doing it currently), how “intrapreneurship” is the new entrepreneurship, and why passion and vision, BIG vision, are the secret weapons of making any pitch. Hear Art’s full interview in Episode 388 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, July 19, 2022
Fit To Lead, with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann & Lillian So (Fitness, Leadership, Gratitude, Mindset)
It’s a rare tag-team episode, featuring former CEO and Fortune 50 Global Executive Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann alongside fitness pro and Founder of SOFit SF Inc., Lillian So , covering the importance of paying yourself first, the 4 major Rs (reset, renew, rest, reflect), why it’s impossible to be grateful and be in a crisis at the same time, the virtues of simplification, and wisdom from their new book, "FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life".
Tue, July 12, 2022
Constant Comedy, with Art Bell (Comedy Central, Court TV, HBO, 3D)
Writer and former media executive Art Bell talks about shifting from economics to comedy, creating and (barely) getting Comedy Central off the ground, turning around Court TV, pitching 3DTV to Victoria’s Secret and the Superbowl, the benefits of “intrapreneurship”, and how if you don’t get fired once in a while, you’re not doing anything interesting.
Bonus · Thu, July 07, 2022
CLIP: The 3 Terrible Biases
Author, diversity & inclusion expert, and Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins , explains her concept of “Below the Surface” leadership, and outlines the 3 terrible biases that absolutely destroy company cultures. Hear LaTonya’s full interview in Episode 387 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Tue, July 05, 2022
Dan Moore on the Experience Magazine Podcast
In this special bonus release, we bring you an appearance by Action Catalyst host Dan Moore on Episode 12 of the Experience Magazine Podcast , hosted by Michael Sharp & Erik Alanson of the University of Cincinnati, and presented by Experience Magazine , a publication of CEIA (Cooperative Education and Internship Association) . You can find this and other episodes of the Experience Magazine Podcast at ExperienceMag.org/category/podcast . Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Thu, June 30, 2022
CLIP: From Loss, Comes Leadership
Healthcare innovator, author, and former Tivity Health CEO Donato Tramuto shares how losing his hearing as a child forced him to develop character and trust, and reveals the tragic event that led him to the field of healthcare. Hear Donato’s full interview in Episode 386 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 28, 2022
Leading Below the Surface, with LaTonya Wilkins (Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Bias, Equity)
Author, diversity & inclusion expert, and Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins , talks about the value of meandering in the muck, what makes a R.E.A.L. leader, why humans are born to exclude and exclude to belong, overcoming the “terrible 3” biases, and going on your own discovery tour. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Trailer · Mon, June 27, 2022
The Action Catalyst: Your Inspiration Ignited
Whether you’re just getting started, or have sat in the C-Suite for years, sooner or later, most of us hit a wall, a plateau, an obstacle. The Action Catalyst podcast is designed for THIS moment, to help you reflect, refocus, and smash through complacency and the challenges holding you back. Led by one of the nation’s most established private companies, The Action Catalyst has delivered hundreds of talks with actionable steps from top thought leaders in business, sports, and entertainment, and a brisk format perfect for on-the-go listening, which has earned it a place on numerous top podcast lists from Inc, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and many more. Ignite your inspiration now at TheActionCatalyst.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Bonus · Thu, June 23, 2022
CLIP: Moonwalker in a Monkey Suit
Terri Rickard, Founder and President of Southwestern Travel Group , relives the huge challenge of rethinking travel in the midst of a global pandemic, and learning to find opportunities in new places. Hear Terri’s full interview in Episode 385 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 21, 2022
Compassionate Leadership, with Donato Tramuto (Healthcare, Leadership, Empathy, Compassion)
Healthcare innovator, author, and former Tivity Health CEO Donato Tramuto shares how he’s faced life’s “bulldozer moments” like losing his hearing as a child, the family tragedy that pushed him into healthcare, the importance of “collaborative IQ”, fighting “trust decay”, and how Empathy + Action = Compassionate Leadership.
Bonus · Thu, June 16, 2022
CLIP: NFTs; What They Are, Where They're Going
Derek Pankaew, co-founder of NFT investment software Mythia , explains what an NFT even IS, covers its beginnings in the art and video game worlds, and talks about how the technology can be applied to nearly all businesses in the future. Hear Derek's full interview in Episode 384 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 14, 2022
Traveling Outside Your Comfort Zone, with Terri Rickard (Travel, Pandemic, Schedule, Doing Right)
Terri Rickard, Founder and President of Southwestern Travel Group , talks about not being held back by childhood struggles, the paramount importance of controlling your schedule, guiding a travel company through a pandemic that brought the industry to a grinding halt, and always being sure to “do the next right thing”. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group. Southwestern Travel Group
Bonus · Thu, June 09, 2022
CLIP: It's Hard To Ignore 300 Letters
Randall Kaplan , Founder and CEO of Sandee , shares his story of perseverance and how he wrote personal letters to over 400 school alumni and 300 CEOs when searching for a career change, ultimately landing over 80 meetings with leaders who said they’d never taken a meeting from a cold letter in their lives. Hear Randall’s full interview in Episode 383 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 07, 2022
NFTs and The Future of Ownership, with Derek Pankaew (NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Technology, Investing)
Derek Pankaew, co-founder of NFT investment software Mythia , covers the brave new world of NFTs in this masterclass about what the emergent technology is, how it has come a long way from its beginnings in the art world, and how it can revolutionize businesses both large and small, plus the roles of cryptocurrency and Discord in NFT trading. If you've ever been curious about investing in this newest trend, this is a MUST-listen episode.
Tue, May 31, 2022
Persistence Pays, with Randall Kaplan (Vacation, Beach, Apps, Startups)
Randall Kaplan , serial entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Sandee , explains how his app offers the most comprehensive database of beaches in every country, with over 90 different filters for amenities and attractions, the largest collection of beach photographs in the world, and more, plus shares his experiences seeing Suge Knight every night at a bagel shop, what he looks for when investing in companies, writing hundreds of personal letters to CEOs, and how persistence truly pays. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group. Southwestern Travel Group
Bonus · Thu, May 26, 2022
CLIP: Perfect Your Packaging Like Andy Warhol
Michael F. Schein , Founder & President of Microfame Media , and author of "The Hype Handbook” , explains how you can perfect your own presentation by embracing what you may view as your quirks and insecurities, using Andy Warhol as a pivotal example. Hear Michael’s full interview in Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, May 17, 2022
Believe the Hype, with Michael F. Schein (Hype, Promotion, Marketing, Branding)
Michael F. Schein , writer, speaker, Founder & President of Microfame Media , and author of "The Hype Handbook” , covers learning his marketing chops from his time in a punk rock band, the importance of taking side doors in your work, how to perfect your packaging by embracing your quirks and insecurities, starting a “secret society”, and tips on becoming your own “hype artist”.
Bonus · Thu, May 12, 2022
CLIP: What Do You MEAN We Can't Do It?
Donna Orender , former President of the WNBA and Senior VP of the PGA Tour, and CEO of Generation W , explains how athletics breeds confidence, work ethic, and thinking on the fly, combating negativity in women’s sports, and changing the world one kindness at a time. Hear Donna’s full interview in Episode 381 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Tue, May 10, 2022
Pavel Aleabov: Moldova, Ukraine, and Southwestern Spirit
On this special episode, host Dan Moore is joined by Pavel Aleabov, a close associate from Action Catalyst parent company, Southwestern Family of Companies, with a strong personal connection to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. From a poor upbringing in his native Moldova, to great successes in athletics and business, to having to flee his home at the outbreak of the current war, he shares his unique experiences, and the determination, and will, of the people of Moldova. And for anyone wishing to provide relief for U.S. and international aid foundations supporting the Ukrainian people, visit Southwestern.com for a list of organizations who provide for electronic donations. To the people of Ukraine, Southwestern is with you in spirit. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts. GEC, Global Educational Concepts
Tue, May 03, 2022
The Competitive Edge, with Donna Orender (Women in Sports, Basketball, Community, Education)
Donna Orender , former President of the WNBA and Senior VP of the PGA Tour , and CEO of Generation W , shares why learning is a superpower, and curiosity won’t allow for complacency, how pandemic has defined the power of community, focusing on what’s possible, the way that incremental steps make exponential change, and what Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods can teach about work ethic.
Bonus · Thu, April 28, 2022
CLIP: Creating a Contagion of Inspiration
Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey addresses the powerful impact of an inspired workforce, and how you don’t need charisma to be inspirational, plus internal vs. external motivation, and making company culture contagious. Hear Stephen’s full interview across Episodes 379 and 380 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, April 26, 2022
Trust & Inspire, with Stephen M. R. Covey (Trust, Inspiration, Leadership, Business)
Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey is back, speaking on handling his father’s legacy, Command & Control vs Trust & Inspire leadership and why you don’t need charisma to be inspiring, plus navigating the gap between what being are capable of and what they deliver, and leadership lessons from Microsoft. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Bonus · Thu, April 21, 2022
CLIP: Dustin and Dr. Delony Tackle Childhood Baggage
Dr. John Delony and Dustin Hillis dive into the challenges that shaped them as kids, and how despite overcoming them, the stories still shaped the men they would become. Be a fly on the wall for this behind-the-curtain look at the two highly successful thought leaders. Hear Dr. John’s full interview in Episode 378 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, April 19, 2022
The Speed of Trust, with Stephen M. R. Covey (Trust, Inspiration, Leadership, Purpose)
Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey joins The Action Catalyst for the first of two great episodes, covering everything from being one of six generations of Stephen Coveys, root canals, being trapped in a blizzard, balancing margin with purpose, the most important mission for merging teams and companies, and how trust is a learnable competency. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Bonus · Thu, April 14, 2022
CLIP: Riding the Mood Elevator
David Novak , former CEO of Yum! Brands, leadership coach, and host of the “How Leaders Lead” podcast, describes how to identify what blocks your joy vs builds it, and how getting off on the right floor from the “mood elevator” can dramatically impact your decision making. Hear David’s full interview in Episode 377 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, April 12, 2022
Don't Forget to Remember, with Dr. John Delony (Mental Health, Wellness, Trauma, Anxiety)
Dr. John Delony , bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show , talks about misconceptions around trauma & anxiety, including the way it compounds over time, creating a “bedrock of wellness”, not buying into the story the world tries to create for you, having hard conversations with your kids, always asking “what comes next”, and how to own your past to change your future. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Bonus · Fri, April 08, 2022
Leadership Lessons From Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Ron Karr
Author, Hall of Fame speaker, and former National Speakers Association President Ron Karr explains the 3 key leadership strategies being put to work by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ongoing conflict with Russia and how they're just as relevant in the business world as in the geopolitical world, as well as how Zelenskyy embodies the "Velocity Mindset", his own experience growing and learning through tragedy, and more. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts. GEC, Global Educational Concepts
Tue, April 05, 2022
Take Charge of You, with David Novak (Leadership, CEO, Gratitude, Mood)
David Novak , former CEO of Yum! Brands , leadership coach, and host of the “How Leaders Lead” podcast , offers insight on being self-aware and “other-directed”, facing reality, the perils of “riding the mood elevator”, identifying what blocks your joy vs builds it, why gratitude opens you up for growth, and shares his new book “Take Charge of You”.
Bonus · Tue, March 29, 2022
CLIP: Attacking Obstacles & Ego with a SEAL Mindset
Author and retired Navy SEAL Marty Strong breaks down how to approach obstacles using a SEAL mindset, and how approaching change with humility can truly grant you a second chapter in your life. Hear Marty’s full interview in Episode 376 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, March 24, 2022
CLIP: The Power of Play
Mark Briggs explains how workplaces, and individuals, innovate when they are given, for lack of a better word, playtime. Hear Mark’s full interview in Episode 375 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 22, 2022
Winning on the Battlefield and in Business, with Marty Strong (Navy SEAL, Business, Mentality, Preparation)
Marty Strong , author, retired Navy SEAL, and CEO of LGS Management Group, recounts the way he accidentally became a Navy SEAL, how he landed a job by mistakenly calling the company’s COO, and how to be professionally agile, deal with obstacles using a SEAL mentality, harness a healthy dose of paranoia, and the life-changing power of humility and apprenticeship.
Bonus · Fri, March 18, 2022
CLIP: The 3 Levels of Resistance
Rick Maurer breaks down the 3 levels of resistance, which are also 3 levels of support: 1. I don’t get it, 2. I don’t like it, 3. I don’t like YOU. Hear Rick’s full interview in Episode 374 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, March 15, 2022
The Butterfly Impact, with Mark Briggs (Change, Leadership, Management, Play)
Mark Briggs , author, consultant, and professor of leadership and change management, covers everything from chaos theory, to the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin, approaching times of change as playtime, upscaling everyone in your organization TODAY, creating small changes with big effects, and his latest book, " The Butterfly Impact ".
Tue, March 08, 2022
Seizing Moments of Possibility, with Rick Maurer (Resistance, Support, Possibility, Mindset)
Author, speaker, consultant, and resistance expert Rick Maurer talks with host Dan Moore about identifying the 3 major levels of resistance and support, infusing energy into even the mundane, how learning jazz trombone changed his work mindset, the wisdom of Yogi Berra, and “seizing moments of possibility”.
Bonus · Thu, March 03, 2022
CLIP: Avoiding Executive Recruiter Scams
Former CIA intelligence officer and founder of the Counterintelligence Institute , Peter Warmka, explains a new, under-reported threat; cybercriminals posing as executive recruiters and extracting sensitive information over a period of months or even years, after finding targets on professional social media and networking sites. Hear Peter’s full interview in Episode 373 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more. Counterintelligence Institute
Bonus · Tue, March 01, 2022
Introducing "Let's Talk Legacy"!
Join us as we launch a brand new podcast, "Let's Talk Legacy", presented by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group ! In this roundtable discussion, we introduce you to the new podcast's host, Gary Michels, along with Ben Majeske, and hear about how the show will tackle questions like what does it mean to build and maintain a legacy, what tools and resources are available to help, and how to grow today, for a better tomorrow. Subscribe here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/letstalklegacy/ Learn more at LetsTalkLegacyPod.com Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group. Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group
Tue, February 22, 2022
The Art of Human Hacking, with Peter Warmka (CIA, Hacking, Intelligence, Cybersecurity)
Peter Warmka is a former CIA agent that specialized in social engineering and "human hacking", and now uses that knowledge to help businesses assess their vulnerability to foreign intelligence groups, criminals, and other threats. Peter discusses the biggest threats facing the nation as well as individuals and public & private companies of all sizes and how to protect yourself, and cover the next generation of targeted phishing known as “spear phishing”, deception campaigns & the role of the media, and the cybersecurity threats of the future. Mentioned in this episode: Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more. Counterintelligence Institute Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more. Counterintelligence Institute
Bonus · Fri, February 18, 2022
CLIP: Trapped In a Bathroom at the Olympics
Johnny Quinn , a professional speaker and former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers tells the story of getting trapped in a bathroom in Olympic village just ahead of competing with the USA bobsled team at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia!
Bonus · Tue, February 15, 2022
CLIP: Starring in the Movie of Your Life
Actor, comedian, and entrepreneur Michael Stein shares advice ripped straight from the movies, about overcoming tough situations by answering empowering questions, creating a physical trigger to get yourself into a peak performance state, and reframing your life as a movie where the next act has yet to be written. Hear Michael’s full interview in Episode 372 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, February 08, 2022
From Long Shot to Hot Shot, with Michael Stein (Film, Actor, Movies, Oscars)
If you want your movie to win awards, consider casting Michael Stein in it! In addition to starring in Oscar winning and nominated films such as La La Land and Boogie Nights, Michael is also a successful entrepreneur, comedian, writer/director, and podcast host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast . Michael and host Dan Moore dive into how you can “direct the movie of your own life”, create a physical trigger for jumping into your peak mental state, and develop “unconscious competence”, and touch on real lessons learned from movies such as Rocky, The Natural, The Matrix, and It’s a Wonderful Life.
Bonus · Fri, February 04, 2022
From Podium to Podcast; Olympians Johnny Quinn, Vince Poscente, & Scott Hamilton
With the 2022 Olympic Games underway, we dug into The Action Catalyst archive for three guests who have represented Team USA on an Olympic level; Vince Poscente , who is now an in-demand speaker and expert on resiliency, explains how he used determination and innovation to rise to the ranks of an Olympic skier in just four short years, Johnny Quinn , a professional speaker and former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers tells the story of his unbelievable journey from the NFL to the United States Olympic bobsled team, to competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and getting trapped in a bathroom in Olympic village, and Scott Hamilton shares the bittersweet experience of his gold medal win in 1984.
Bonus · Tue, February 01, 2022
CLIP: Resilience, Character, and the Dallas Cowboys
Coach Paul Assaiante shares how resilience is the most important trait of a successful teammate or individual, how you learn far more from losing than winning, and how the Dallas Cowboys found amazing player value by putting making “character” a measurable quality. Hear Coach Assaiante’s full interview in Episode 371 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 25, 2022
Run to the Roar, with Coach Paul Assaiante (College Sports, Winning, Overcome Fear, Character, Empathy)
Coach Paul Assaiante, a two-time Olympic Coach-of-the-Year, and the winningest coach in college sports history with 17 NCAA championship titles and the longest winning streak in college sports, talks with Action Catalyst host Dan Moore about empathy as a coach and a leader, measuring the character of a player and a person, how all sports are team sports, but they all start with the individual, and his friendship with world famous author Tom Wolfe and how it inspired his book, “Run to the Roar: Coaching to Overcome Fear”, which is about to be made into a motion picture, as well as the interesting story behind its title.
Bonus · Tue, January 18, 2022
CLIP: Be a Futurist, Play Along at Home!
Futurist Daniel Burrus explains what he looks at to make predictions about the future, and give listeners a simple exercise they can do to make actionable predictions about their own lives, so grab a pen and paper, and listen up! Your future depends on it! Hear Daniel's full interview in Episode 370 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, January 11, 2022
Disrupt, Transform, Repeat, with Daniel Burrus (Futurism, Cryptocurrency, Drones, COVID, Robotics)
Futurist, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and Founder, President, and CEO of Burrus Research, Daniel Burrus , takes a look forward, covering topics like what trends to look at to make predictions, the future of cryptocurrency, blockchain, autonomous vehicles, and robotics, smart weapons, military vehicles, and drones, fighting COVID, and gives listeners a simple exercise to make actionable and educated predictions about their own future.
Bonus · Thu, January 06, 2022
CLIP: Ditching the Hero's Journey
Technology exec, entrepreneur, and former president of StubHub & eBay executive leadership team member Sukhinder Singh Cassidy explains the non-linear relationship between risk and reward, why Elon Musk is an expert choice maker before anything else, and how opportunity is NOT a “hero’s journey”. Check out the full interview in Episode 369 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 28, 2021
Choosing Possibility, with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy (Tech, Possibility, Leadership, Risk, Opportunity)
Technology exec, entrepreneur, and former president of StubHub and eBay executive leadership team member Sukhinder Singh Cassidy talks about building a pipeline of opportunity and becoming a master decision maker, debunks myths around risk taking, including how risk and reward aren’t linear and taking risk means diversification, the importance of normalizing failure, why you aren’t necessarily the hero in your journey, and the wonders of “choosing possibility”.
Bonus · Tue, December 21, 2021
CLIP: Convergence, Humanism, and Technology
Futurist and author Deborah Westphal discusses what exactly "humanism" means and how it meshes into business, the ways that the integration of technology changes the nature of what it means to be human, and why the "convergence" is something to be hopeful about, not fearful of. Check out the full interview in Episode 368 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, December 14, 2021
Future-Focused, with Deborah Westphal (Futurism, Space, Weapons, Humanism, Entrepreneurship)
Executive Advisor, futurist, and author Deborah Westphal discusses her work with advanced weapons systems and space exploration, the mechanics of predicting the future, advice for entrepreneurs and women aspiring to power positions, the distinct eras of business and technology, humanism and leadership, "obsolete knowledge", and more, in this wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation.
Bonus · Thu, December 09, 2021
CLIP: Winning a Grammy on His First Try
Two-time Grammy Award winning producer and musician Dennis Scott shares the unlikely experience of winning a Grammy on his very first project as a producer, overseeing a country music album for Sesame Street . Check out the full interview in Episode 367 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, December 02, 2021
CLIP: If You Want to be Happy, Be Grateful
Gratitude and mindfulness expert Deborah Hawkins explains her approach of "intentional gratitude", finding your personal gratitude themes, and the joy and valuable lesson of surprise. Check out the full interview in Episode 366 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 30, 2021
2x Grammy Winner Dennis Scott, and the Music of Mr. Rogers (Grammy, Music, Children, Kindness)
Two-time Grammy Award winning producer and musician Dennis Scott shares the experience of winning a Grammy on his first try, writing for Sesame Street , working with artists like Kellie Pickler, Jim Brickman, Vanessa Williams, Ray Charles, Loretta Lynn, and others, discovering the music and message of Mr. Fred Rogers, and his new album, “Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories” . And be sure to stay tuned after the interview for a very special preview of the album. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness. Inspire Kindness
Tue, November 23, 2021
Thankfulness & Intentional Gratitude, with Deborah Hawkins (Thankfulness, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness)
Just in time for Thanksgiving, gratitude and mindfulness expert Deborah Hawkins shares the enormous impact of thankfulness, how we can identify our personal gratitude themes, making gratitude internalized and not circumstantial, why we should seek contentment instead of true happiness, and how to give yourself credit before giving yourself tasks.
Bonus · Fri, November 19, 2021
CLIP: "You Can't Send a Duck to Eagle School"
Inspire Kindness founder Mac Anderson explains "the ROI of kindness"; how companies who put kindness front and center in their culture end up at the top of their industry financially, and why leaders need to recruit for character. Check out the full interview in Episode 365 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, November 18, 2021
CLIP: William Shatner and the 51 Year Old Backflip
Scott Hamilton shares the embarrassing, but impactful story of trying to pull off a backflip, on ice, at age 51, in front of Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner . Check out the full interview in Episode 364 of The Action Catalyst.
Fri, November 12, 2021
Inspiring Kindness, with Mac Anderson (Kindness, Company Culture, ROI, Inspiration)
Inspire Kindness founder Mac Anderson speaks to host Dan Moore about the beginnings and mission of his organization, how kindness generates tremendous Return on Investment and how companies like Southwest Airlines and Chick-fil-A embrace this philosophy, why kindness as a company culture only works from the top down, and why, in a world where you can be anything, you should be kind. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness. Inspire Kindness
Bonus · Thu, November 11, 2021
A Veteran's Story, with Anthony Cala
Southwestern Family of Companies Project Manager, and former Army Staff Sergeant Anthony Cala, shares the story of his 3 deployments to Iraq, his battle with PTSD, and how great organizations like Wounded Warrior Project , K9s for Warriors , and Building Homes for Heroes have helped him, and countless other veterans just like him. Mentioned in this episode: Looking for a change? Consider joining the team at Southwestern Family of Companies. Southwestern Family of Companies
Bonus · Wed, November 10, 2021
CLIP: What Would You Learn If You Had Won?
Scott Hamilton shares the lesson he learned about failure from his son's hockey game, and how winning isn't always the path to learning . Check out the full interview in Episode 363 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, November 09, 2021
Going for the Gold, with Scott Hamilton (Olympics, Skating, Overcoming Failure, Cancer)
Scott Hamilton is back! This time, he shares the story of his Olympic gold medal victory, as well as how skating is a metaphor for all of life when dealing with failure, talks about his fundraising and charitable work, plus a surprise cameo by William Shatner ! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Tue, November 02, 2021
Joyfully, Productively, Abundantly, Faithfully, with Scott Hamilton (Olympics, Skating, Overcoming Failure, Cancer)
Champion figure skater, Olympic gold medalist, and cancer activist Scott Hamilton talks about migrating to Nashville, building physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional muscles, how failure is nothing more than data collection, what the greatest strength truly is, the two types of criticism in the world, as well as his Live Your Days campaign , his battle with cancer, and more. And be sure to stay tuned, because Scott will return for Part 2 in Episode 364! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Bonus · Wed, October 27, 2021
CLIP: Reconnecting With Prior Successes to Fuel Your Next Step
National FFA CEO Scott Stump shares how he avoids becoming complacent with his accomplishments, and how reaching out to people who helped guide you to success in the past can recharge your battery as you work towards future goals. Check out the full interview in Episode 362 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Thu, October 21, 2021
CLIP: Somewhere Between The Rock and Jeff Bezos
Precision Medical Products CEO Jeremy Perkins explains how he's modeled his daily routine after high achievers like The Rock and Jeff Bezos, something that has led to him recently being named a Top 50 CEO in Healthcare Technology by The Healthcare Technology Report. Check out the full interview in Episode 361 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 19, 2021
Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, Career Success, with National FFA CEO Scott Stump (Education, STEM, Youth, Inclusion)
National FFA CEO Scott Stump and host Dan Moore navigate Scott’s long career in education, from the U.S. Department of Education to the head of one of the nation’s largest youth organizations, share how FFA has adapted for COVID as well as to become more inclusive, the importance of making a difference every single day, and why you just can’t beat a good book. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Thu, October 14, 2021
CLIP: What The Mayans Can Tell Us About Modern Society
Futurist and author Rebecca Costa shares what the downfall of the Mayan and other ancient civilizations can teach us about the trajectory of modern society, and how far along the timeline we already are. Check out the full interview in Episode 360 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, October 12, 2021
"Gamify" Your Goals, with Precision Medical Products CEO Jeremy Perkins (Startup, Medical, Vision, Business)
Southwestern Consulting 's Ron Alford talks with CEO and Founder of Precision Medical Products , Jeremy Perkins, who shares how he turned a self-funded startup formed in 2010 by a few people in a garage into a business with over $20 Million in annual sales across 18 states, and the #1 fastest growing company in Sacramento. Hear his thoughts on embracing routine, clarifying your vision, turning goal-setting into a game, and what he learned from Jeff Bezos, Harvard , and MIT .
Tue, October 05, 2021
Progress Through Imperfection, with Futurist Rebecca Costa (Futurism, Technology, Biology, Problem Solving)
Former Silicon Valley executive, author, and renowned futurist Rebecca Costa joins host Dan Moore to explain how to be “pre-daptive” versus reactive, why it’s best to fail early and fail often, how technology is leading to the end of all marriages, and the ways our own biology holds us back from planning for future problems.
Bonus · Tue, September 28, 2021
CLIP: Calculating “Enoughness”
Author, SparkVision founder, and award-winning company culture expert MaryBeth Hyland explains how identifying and prioritizing the factors that build up a person’s feeling of “enoughness” can eliminate fear of inadequacy or scarcity, and bring clarity and focus to leadership. Check out the full interview in Episode 359 of The Action Catalyst.
Bonus · Fri, September 24, 2021
CLIP: Dave Ramsey Thinks a "Balanced" Life is a Myth
America’s trusted voice on money and business, Dave Ramsey , explains how the idea of living a "balanced" life is just mythology, and isn't necessarily the key to success. Check out the full interview in Episode 270 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 21, 2021
The Mathematics of Company Culture, with MaryBeth Hyland (Company Culture, Mindfulness, Values, Support)
As many workers begin to return to the office, anxiety about reinstating "normalcy" is skyrocketing, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that many workplaces can't just return to "normal." Speaking with host Dan Moore, author, SparkVision founder, and award-winning company culture expert MaryBeth Hyland tackles the challenges of reinstituting a supportive and mindful physical workplace, identifying and doubling down on core values in times of hardship, the simple math equation for measuring company culture, and having “permission to be human”.
Bonus · Thu, September 16, 2021
Dave Ramsey on Finding Your Calling, True Leadership, and Living an Unbalanced Life (Finances, Attitude, Balance, Success)
We've heard from a lot of you that one of our most popular episodes was a little hard to find, so we're sharing it with you again! America’s trusted voice on money and business, Dave Ramsey , is a personal money management expert and extremely popular national radio personality. Dave joins Action Catalyst host Dan Moore to talk about how to find your calling by fulfilling a need, how true leaders don't push; they pull, how living a "balanced" life isn't necessarily the key to success, and why attitude = action. Find the original episode here.
Bonus · Tue, September 14, 2021
CLIP: Kevin Stitt Knew He'd be Governor at Age 22...Sort Of
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt reveals that he had planned to be in the governor’s mansion since he was 22 years old…it just happened a little differently than he had expected. Plus, Gov. Stitt explains how he stuck with Gateway Mortgage Group during the recession, taking them from “$1,000 and a computer” to the 2 nd most profitable bank in the country. Check out the full interview in Episode 358 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, September 07, 2021
"Bookman" to Governor, with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (Sales, Politics, Entrepreneurship, Leadership)
Years before taking his place at the state capitol, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt sold books door to door with Southwestern Advantage , an experience that he directly points to for teaching him the skills that would one day lead him to the Sooner State’s highest office. He shares some of those lessons from his days in the book field (spoiler alert: he crushed records), as well as how he co-founded and grew Gateway Mortgage Group from “$1,000 and a computer” to the 2nd most profitable bank in the country, how he’s working to make Oklahoma a "hope-centered" state, and his odds for a future presidential run. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Tue, August 31, 2021
CLIP: "The Cave That I Fear to Enter"
Southwestern 's Ron Alford and Dustin Hillis cover two important lessons from the “Redefining Possible” audiobook , on how fear can hold us back from what we aim to achieve, and how clarifying your vision for that achievement is central to success. Get the audiobook here today. Check out the full interview in Episode 357 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 24, 2021
"Redefining Possible": Audiobook Release Special (Vision, Gratitude, Confidence, Focus)
It’s finally here! The audiobook of “Redefining Possible”, the game-changing guide to overcoming barriers and accomplishing your goals, is now available on Audible.com . On this episode, the author walks you through some of the key takeaways from the book, including how not to be held back by fear, gratitude, how to sharpen focus, take ownership, clarify your vision, cultivate confidence, create impact, and more! Get the audiobook here . Buy your copy of the book here. Learn more about “Redefining Possible” at RedefiningPossible.com . Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Thu, August 19, 2021
CLIP: UFOs, Weightlessness, and "Universal Space Literacy"
Roman Chiporukha, CEO of SpaceVIP shares the zero-gravity experience that you can have right here on Earth, why there's really nothing to fear about the Pentagon's disclosure of UFOs, and how space technologies are making life back here on the ground better every day. Check out the full interview in Episode 356 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, August 10, 2021
The Final Frontier is Closer Than You Think, with SpaceVIP CEO Roman Chiporukha (Space, Technology, Travel, VIP)
What seemed like science fiction years ago is reality today. Space tourism is no longer just a dream. But you don’t even have to leave Earth, or have millions of dollars, to have a once-in-a-lifetime astronaut experience. Roman Chiporukha, CEO of SpaceVIP , explains what he calls “New Space” and why everyone needs to learn “universal space literacy”, covers how cutting-edge space tech is being used on Earth, talks Space Force , UFOs, and how COVID give us hope for future space collaboration, and shares some of the amazing adventures his company provides, from the ocean depths, to experiencing weightlessness, and yes, voyaging to the International Space Station. It’s an out-of-this-world interview! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group. Southwestern Travel Group
Bonus · Tue, August 03, 2021
CLIP: George Washington Gets a Good Night's Sleep
Southwestern Family of Companies CEO Dustin Hillis and Southwestern Real Estate President Pat Roach share thoughts on the rigid morning routines and nighttime rituals key to their success, and what George Washington can teach us about the importance of gratitude. Check out the full interview in Episode 355 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, July 27, 2021
From Southwestern to South Of The Border: Real Estate, Gratitude, Tequila and More with Pat Roach (Home Ownership, Faith, Mexico, Sales)
President of Southwestern Real Estate , Pat Roach, shares his journey from selling books to selling homes, Southwestern Real Estate's recent expansion into Mexico, the importance of his rigid morning routine, the huge benefits of focusing on gratitude, how to rebuild faith in yourself after a failure, and even some recommendations for top shelf tequila! Don’t miss this fast-paced and wide-ranging conversation! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Real Estate. Southwestern Real Estate
Bonus · Tue, July 20, 2021
CLIP: When Stedman Met Mandela
In this clip from Episode 354 of The Action Catalyst , Stedman Graham recounts himself and Oprah spending time at the home of the great Nelson Mandela, and explains how humility was among his most effective leadership qualities. Listen to the full episode here.
Tue, July 13, 2021
Love Is The Key To Everything, with Stedman Graham (Identity, Leadership, Humility, Learning)
Author, educator, and businessman Stedman Graham joins The Action Catalyst podcast, talking about becoming a leader to yourself before you can lead others, creating a culture of learning within your daily life, a surprise friendship with Michael Jordan, spending time with Oprah and Nelson Mandela , and how love and humility is the key to all things. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Sun, July 04, 2021
A Southwestern Salute to Veterans, with Gary Pears (Independence, Freedom, USA, Marines)
In honor of Independence Day, Mr. Gary Pears, Southwestern legal counsel, and a former captain in the United States Marine Corps, offers a tribute to our nation's veterans, the brave men and woman who continue to make our freedom possible.
Tue, June 29, 2021
Faith in Yourself, Faith in Others, Faith in Possibility, with Mark Brown (Speaking, Jamaica, Business, Leadership)
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He spent 15 years working as a computer analyst before choosing to develop his public speaking skills, defeating 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Southwestern Consulting's Ron Alford sits down with Mark to cover his upbringing in Jamaica, his unique path to success in the United States, the importance of choosing the right words, and the role faith, both in yourself and others, plays in business and leadership. And as an added treat, Mark uses that championship voice to serenade listeners with his best renditions of Harry Belafonte and Bette Midler classics! Mark has earned the coveted designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association, and he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world. He is an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, he uses a unique combination of humor and poignancy to reach the most diverse audiences, and he continually inspires people from all walks of life to achieve ever-increasing levels of excellence. Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,’ which was nominated for an Emmy Award. Mark also serves as the Convention Announcer/Voice of God at the Toastmasters International Convention each year. He has shared his insights across a wide variety of industries, and to major corporations including: The South African Reserve Bank, Sprint, Sheraton, Principal Financial Group, Prudential, Trane, and Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, Mark has been a guest lecturer at premier academic institutions such as Penn State University, Xavier University and The University of Florida. He is the co-author of the book The Speaker’s Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast. He lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years. Learn more at MarkBrownSpeaks.com . For continued listening, you can check out Mark's previous appearance on episode 287 of The Action Catalyst here: https://theactioncatalyst.com/2019/06/12/words-matter-with-mark-brown-episode-287-of-the-action-catalyst-podcast/ Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Bonus · Tue, June 22, 2021
Extended Chat: Jamie George on Faith Systems and Deconstruction
In this un-aired clip from episodes 350 and 351 of The Action Catalyst, Jamie George discusses faith, both in ideas and in systems, what it's like to lose it, synchronicity between belief systems, discussing faith with others in the right terms, faith as a crutch for taking ownership, faith versus spirituality, separating the belief from the messenger, examining faith through a scientific lens, and much more. Hear Jamie's full interview in Episodes 350 and 351 of The Action Catalyst.
Tue, June 15, 2021
Transforming Negative Attitudes Into Productive Behaviors with Jamie George (Pt. 2) (Relationships, Curiosity, Empowerment, Intelligence)
Executive Coach and "Relational Alchemist" Jamie George is back, chasing down topics such as models of personality and how to diffuse a heated situation, how to transform defensiveness into curiosity and micromanagement into empowerment, self-talk, emotional intelligence, and yes, they even take a crack at creating world peace.
Mon, May 31, 2021
The Power of Negotiating Agreements with Jamie George (Pt. 1) (Relationships, Workplace, Expectation, Regret)
Jamie George , Executive Coach and Relational Alchemist, covers interpersonal relationships in the workplace and beyond, the value of making agreements instead of operating on assumption, the fine line between expectation and regret, and making friends in a hot tub in Estonia!
Bonus · Wed, May 26, 2021
Southwestern Advantage, Coming to Your Community This Summer!
Established in 1855, Southwestern Advantage is the oldest entrepreneurial program in the world for university students. The program has given hundreds of thousands of participants the opportunity to graduate debt-free with transferable personal and professional skills, and has earned praise from everyone from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, to financial expert Dave Ramsey. Student Reps spend their summers building their businesses in a community away from home, demonstrating a learning system that is a trusted industry-leading resource for students receiving any public, private, or homeschool education, with apps, websites, and books designed by a national board of top educators. Millions of families across the US & Canada have added Southwestern Advantage products to their home. Be on the lookout for Student Reps in your community this summer, and learn more at SouthwesternAdvantage.com .
Bonus · Fri, May 21, 2021
Celebrating 8 Years of The Action Catalyst!
Since launching in May of 2013, The Action Catalyst podcast has helped listeners uncover inspiration, through valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach life's biggest goals. Dan, Dustin, and the rest of the team are SO appreciative that you've joined us for the past 8 years, and look forward to bringing you more of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts as we kick off the 9th year of The Action Catalyst!
Wed, February 10, 2021
Creating Cultural Connections, with Rick Ruth (Global, Education, Culture, Government)
Rick Ruth spent his career creating cultural connections throughout the world on behalf of the United States. Join Dan Moore for this broad ranging conversation with Rick Ruth as he teases out the wisdom, understanding, and lessons learned from a lifetime spent creating cultural connections throughout the world. Rick Ruth recently retired from his role as acting principal deputy assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He also served as senior advisor to the assistant secretary. In this capacity, he advised on all aspects of international exchange policy, programs and management. Ruth is a former foreign service officer and member of the Senior Executive Service. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, he taught Russian language and literature at the University of Arizona. He joined the government in the mid-1970s as a Russian-speaking staff member on a traveling exhibition in the Soviet Union. Ruth subsequently joined the Foreign Service, serving abroad in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Soviet Union. He was deputy chief of staff at the United States Information Agency (USIA) from 1988 to 1999. With the integration of USIA and the Department of State, Ruth organized the office of the under secretary of state for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs and served as its first chief of staff. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, he was the sole public diplomacy representative on the senior level steering committee responsible for coordinating the U.S. State Department’s response to the attack. Ruth has also served in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as deputy assistant secretary for Policy, deputy assistant secretary for Private Sector Exchange, and principal deputy assistant secretary. He established the Department’s first global alumni network, spearheaded cultural heritage as a key component of foreign policy, pioneered the quantitative measurement of exchange programs, originated the first high school exchange for the Arab and Muslim world, and implemented historic reforms in the regulation and oversight of private sector exchanges. Ruth has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service, the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Public Diplomacy, awarded jointly by the U.S. Department of State and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, the Lois Roth Foundation’s Ilchman-Richardson Award for contributions to cultural diplomacy, and the Alumnus of the Year Award from the College of Humanities of the University of Arizona. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts. GEC, Global Educational Concepts
Bonus · Wed, January 27, 2021
Develop A Belief System with Will Bartholomew – Redefining Possible, Episode 8 of 8
Will Bartholomew , Founder and CEO of D1 Sports , shares how he developed a belief system that helped him create one of the market's 50 fastest growing companies. Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Wed, January 13, 2021
Prepare For Impact with Nolan Pattee – Redefining Possible, Episode 7 of 8
Nolan Pattee, Regional Director at Bankers Life talks about life, business, leadership and Redefining Possible to make an impact on the world by impacting the people around him. Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Wed, December 30, 2020
Fortify Your Faith with Josh Hudson – Redefining Possible, Episode 6 of 8
Fortify your faith with Josh Hudson, CEO of Hudsons Furniture . Join Ron Alford , of Southwestern Coaching , as he interviews Josh Hudson about his journey of Redefining Possible and how it reshaped his company and priorities by leaning on his faith to find success not only in business, but in life as well. Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Wed, December 16, 2020
Cultivate Confidence with Kelley McClurkin – Redefining Possible, Episode 5 of 8
Cultivate confidence with Kelley McClurkin, former owner of successful bakery Bread Kneads. Ron Alford , of Southwestern Coaching , interviews Kelley about her journey of Redefining Possible and how she gained the confidence to take her small town bakery in Findlay, Ohio from failing to flourishing. Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Tue, December 01, 2020
A New Record Holder, with Emil Tsvetkov (Sales, Leadership, Inspiration, Bulgaria)
Emil Tsvetkov highlights the tools, habits and principles that helped him achieve the harrowing feat of taking the #1 salesperson spot in Southwestern Advantage . Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Bonus · Wed, November 18, 2020
Build Your Business Immune System with Ryan Groom - Redefining Possible, Episode 4 of 8
Join Ryan Groom, Regional Director for Southwestern Advantage , discussing principles that build your business immune system and help you overcome adversity to achieve your goals. Ryan expounds on these principles and shares how they have helped his business grow by 44 percent during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Wed, November 04, 2020
Clarify Your Vision with Mark Rau - Redefining Possible, Episode 3 of 8
Join Mark Rau of Southwestern Advantage on this discussion about how to clarify your vision, find your bigger why and hold to your mission. He dives into how these principles have led to success in his career and the opportunity to personally impact over 7,700 young lives. Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Wed, October 21, 2020
Sharpen Your Focus With Tyler Hjelseth – Redefining Possible, Episode 2 of 8
How can you sharpen your focus on the things that matter to you and your business? Join Ron Alford of Southwestern Coaching as he interviews Northwestern Mutual’s Tyler Hjelseth in a broad ranging discussion about life, business, faith, and increasing success and impact by focusing on the things that really matter. Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Bonus · Wed, October 07, 2020
The Power of Possible with Ron Alford – Redefining Possible Episode 1 of 8
Dan Moore leads Ron Alford, author of the book, Redefining Possible , through a discussion about faith, confidence, and the power of redefining what you believe is possible. Prepare for impact! Mentioned in this episode: Order today at RedefiningPossible.com Redefining Possible
Wed, September 23, 2020
Selling 50 Million Books, with Chris Capen (Publishing, Leadership, Adversity, Business)
Chris Capen, President of Southwestern Publishing House, discusses overcoming adversity, taking ownership and selling 50 million books in the process. Join us for this wide ranging conversation about leadership, books and business.
Wed, September 16, 2020
Building Bridges, Building People, with Dave Causer (Education, Global, Leadership, Business)
In a world of many countries, cultures and divisions, Dave Causer believes that building bridges means building people. As President of the foreign exchange program, Global Educational Concepts, Dave has helped to impact the lives of thousands of students across the world. Join us for this wide ranging conversation with Dave Causer about business, leadership, principles and the global impact they can create. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts. GEC, Global Educational Concepts
Wed, September 09, 2020
From Selling Books to Selling Homes, with Pat Roach (Real Estate, Sales, Business, Entrepreneurship)
Join President of Southwestern Real Estate, Pat Roach, as he takes us on his journey from selling books to selling homes. He goes into detail about his vast experience at Southwestern Family of Companies as well as the value that it has in the career marketplace. Pat also describes what it takes to start and grow a successful real estate business in one of the worst housing market crashes in US history. Don’t miss this wide ranging conversation. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Real Estate. Southwestern Real Estate
Wed, September 02, 2020
Stand Out In Your Career Search, with Greg Boucher (Executive, Jobs, Employment, Communication)
How do you stand out in your career search? Join Greg Boucher, President of executive search firm Thinking Ahead, as he discusses the changing job market and what makes a job candidate great. He also talks about leading one of the largest executive search firms in the state of Tennessee through hard economic times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead. Thinking Ahead
Wed, August 19, 2020
Travel In A Pandemic, with Terri Rickard and Irina Tuluca (COVID, Global, Leadership, Events)
Terri Rickard and Irina Tuluca of Southwestern Travel Group go into detail about the challenges they have faced since the start of the pandemic. They touch on everything from rescheduling and moving large events, to maintaining contact with and supporting their clients, to just doing the next right thing. They also talk about what the future of the travel industry may hold. Don’t miss this wide ranging conversation about travel in a global pandemic. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group. Southwestern Travel Group
Thu, August 06, 2020
Shared Value, Shared Success, with Scott Massey (Business, AI, Economy, Politics)
Dr. Scott Massey speaks on the importance of shared value and how businesses truly succeed when they solve the problems that affect the communities they serve. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation that explores everything from artificial intelligence to local and global economies to the role of businesses in finding non political systemic solutions to systemic issues in the midst of civil unrest and a global pandemic.
Wed, July 22, 2020
Leading Through Adversity, with Mike Scholes (Leadership, Army, Executive, Organization)
U.S. Army Brigadier General (ret.) Mike Scholes speaks on leading through adversity and the importance of principles. Join host Dan Moore and Southwestern Family of Companies COO, Mike Scholes as they talk about the challenges of leading large organizations through a wide range of adversity including the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Bonus · Wed, July 08, 2020
Coping with a Pandemic with Dr. Terry Lyles: *REPLAY* Episode 327 of The Action Catalyst
Today's context is rife with stress about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic along with social and political unrest. We at The Action Catalyst believe this conversation with Stress Expert, Author, and Speaker Dr. Terry Lyles is important and worth listening to again. Please enjoy this special Replay of Episode 327, Coping with a pandemic with Dr. Terry Lyles Dr. Terry Lyles has spent his life measuring and studying human performance. He holds a PhD in psychology, has conducted extensive research in sports science, and is an expert in biotelemetry and psycho-telemetry. Dr. Lyles is recognized as an international educator and author. As such he has appeared on many broadcasts such as NBC, ABC, USA Today, CNN, etc. He has brought the vital tool of stress utilization to organizations like NASCAR Evernham Motorsports, DaimlerChrysler, Macy's West, Pfizer, Universal Studios, ABC, ESPN, and Disney. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Wed, July 01, 2020
Winning Now, Winning Later, with David Cote (Success, Leadership, Business, Honeywell)
Is it possible to succeed in the short term while investing in the long term? Former Honeywell CEO, David Cote, explains how you can have both in his new book, “Winning Now, Winning later.” Cote shares stories from his new book as well as lessons and principles that have helped him to advance quickly in his career and weather seasons of adversity while planting seeds for future growth.
Wed, June 24, 2020
Selling Through Disruption, with Alan Morton and Stuart Lotherington (Adversity, Consulting, London, Sales)
How can you continue to perform through disruption, overcome adversity, and focus on the positive? Alan Morton and Stuart Lotherington, of SBR Consulting, focus in on the tools and principles that have helped them live out their core value of finding a way in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed, June 17, 2020
The Action Catalyst on Tribecast (Business, Executive, Success, Fitness)
Tune in for this special episode as The Action Catalyst is featured on TribeCast with host Forrest Walden.
Wed, June 10, 2020
From Success to Significance, with Lee McCroskey (Speaking, Identity, Perseverance, Habits)
An impactful and wide ranging conversation with Southwestern Speaker, Lee McCroskey. Dive into Lee’s long history with the Southwestern Family of Companies and the influence it has had in his life. Lee opens up about inflection points in his life and speaks about success, the importance of perseverance, and finding your true identity. Also, Lee touches on the habits that have helped to keep him physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally healthy amidst the trying times we are currently living in. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Wed, June 03, 2020
Impossible is Possible, with Ben Nemtin (MTV, Possibility, Inspiration, Author)
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest-rated show ever on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life. As the cofounder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, and NBC News. President Obama called Ben and The Buried Life “inspiration for a new generation” and Oprah declared their mission “truly inspiring.” Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Wed, May 27, 2020
Perspectives From a Serial Entrepreneur, with Steve Hoffman (Entrepreneurship, Investing, Silicon Valley, Startups)
Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley, is the Chairman and CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of several award-winning books including Make Elephants Fly and Surviving a Startup. Hoffman was the Founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television’s Interactive Media Group. While in Hollywood, Hoffman worked as a TV development executive at Fries Entertainment, known for producing over 100 TV shows, acquired by MGM. He went on to pioneer interactive television with his venture-funded startup Spiderdance, which produced interactive TV shows with NBC, MTV, Turner, Warner Brothers, History Channel, Game Show Network, and others. In Silicon Valley, Hoffman founded two more venture-backed startups, in the areas of games and entertainment, and worked as Mobile Studio Head for Infospace, with such hit mobile games as Tetris, Wheel of Fortune, Tomb Raider, Thief, Hitman, Skee-Ball, and X-Files. Hoffman went on to launch Founders Space with the mission to educate and accelerate entrepreneurs. Founders Space has become one of the top startup accelerators in the world. Hoffman has trained hundreds of startup founders and corporate executives in the art of innovation and provided consulting to many of the world’s largest corporations, including Qualcomm, Huawei, Bosch, Intel, Disney, Warner Brothers, NBC, Gulf Oil, Siemens, and Viacom. Hoffman has a bachelor's degree from the University of California in computer engineering and an master's of fine arts degree from the University of Southern California in cinema television. He currently resides in San Francisco but spends most of his time in the air, visiting startups, investors, and innovators all over the world.
Wed, May 20, 2020
Cracking the Leadership Code, with Alain Hunkins (Teambuilding, Consulting, Communication, Performance)
Alain Hunkins, author of CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. Over his 20-year career, he has led over 2,000 groups in 25 countries. Alain’s clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. He has designed and facilitated seminars on numerous leadership topics, including teambuilding, conflict management, communication, peak performance, innovation, engagement, and change. Alain serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education and has published over 400 articles on leadership.
Wed, May 13, 2020
Wealth Without Wall Street, with Russ Morgan and Joey Mure (Finances, Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business)
The Wall Street mindset separates families, entrepreneurs, and business owners from their money while others use it for their advantage. The secret to freedom is having your money work for you, not someone else, when wealth building. Both Russ Morgan and Joey Mure work tirelessly to be the hub for financial insight and education for individuals, business owners, and investors nationwide. They believe that taking control over your finances will lead to greater prosperity and a more stress-free way of life. They invite you to join their community as you take control of your path to financial freedom. Joining the community will allow you to make better decisions regarding your financial future through coaching, access to legal and tax experts, and networking with like-minded individuals who are exploring multiple ways to create passive income. Learn more about their podcast at wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/podcast, and visit wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/action for exclusive content for The Action Catalyst listeners.
Wed, May 06, 2020
Innovation, Depression, and Overcoming Fear, with Forrest Walden (Fitness, Business, Faith, COVID)
Forrest Walden is the founder and CEO of Iron Tribe Fitness. He pioneered the brand from his home garage in 2010, quickly franchising the company to include multiple locations throughout the country. He graduated from Auburn University and lives in Homewood, Alabama, with his four children and wife, Mendy.
Wed, April 29, 2020
Creating Habits to Reach Your Dreams, with Alan Stein Jr. (Performance, Leadership, Mindset, Business))
Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. A successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, he spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant).
Wed, April 22, 2020
How to Manifest Your Mindset, with Reese Evans (Abundance, Opportunity, Entrepreneurship, Coaching)
Reese Evans is a Master Manifestation and Abundance Coach, Creator of the YES SUPPLY METHOD, and is on a mission to teach the world the power of their subconscious mind and universal laws to create the life you're meant to live. After starting on her path to her coaching business, and working with dream clients, she knew there was something missing. She was feeling like her mission deserved much more growth, and she wanted to go so much deeper with her clients to make lasting, deeply impactful shifts on a spiritual, emotional, and energetic level, AND create more abundance—but she didn’t know how. After discovering the power of the subconscious mind, our doorway to the infinite, with coaching techniques like Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnotherapy, emotional freedom techniques tapping, and energy work, she found her answer. She now coaches her students in the YES SUPPLY METHOD Certification to create massive positive as a mindset, manifestation, relationship and business coach, and she has created an impact in her business beyond what she even knew was possible by helping people release trauma and repressed emotions so they can break free and create quantum leaps.
Wed, April 15, 2020
The Way Out of Anxiety is Through, with Brad Lemley (Science, Journalism, Health, Psychology)
Brad Lemley is a science journalist who has written for the Washington Post, Discover magazine, and dozens of other national publications. He has written or co-written 10 books, mostly on achieving physical and emotional health. He is a passionate advocate for self-directed, nature-based health care, and believes strongly that robust health is within reach of anyone who possesses the right information.
Wed, April 08, 2020
The Author Incubator, with Dr. Angela Lauria (Books, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Publishing)
Dr. Angela E. Lauria is the founder of The Author Incubator™ and creator of the Difference Process™ for writing a book that matters. In 2018, The Author Incubator was ranked #275 on the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies and #87 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 360. Dr. Angela won the Stevie Award’s Coach/Mentor of the Year Award and her program, The Author’s Way, was named Coaching Program of the Year. She was also named by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 10 most inspiring entrepreneurs to watch—one of only two women on the list. Dr. Angela has been helping people free their inner author since 1994, helping over 1,000 authors-in-transformation write, publish, and promote their books. Her clients have been seen everywhere from Vanity Fair to O Magazine to the Today Show, and their books have been responsible for over $100 million in cumulative revenue. She has a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism and media affairs from The George Washington University and a PhD in communications from The European Graduate School. She is the author of Make ‘Em Beg to Be Your Client: The Nonfiction Authors’ Guide to Selling, Serving, and Funding a Movement, Make 'Em Beg to Publish Your Book: How To Reach A Larger Audience and Make A Full-Time Income In The Extremely Overcrowded World of Personal Development, The Incubated Author: 10 Steps to Start a Movement with Your Message, and The Difference: 10 Steps To Writing A Book That Matters. She lives at The Author Castle in McLean, Virginia with her son, Jesse, and her castle cats, Princesses Feathers and Foxy McFuzz Bucket.
Wed, April 01, 2020
Coping with a Pandemic, with Dr. Terry Lyles (Psychology, COVID, Overcoming Fear, Mindset)
Dr. Terry Lyles holds a PhD in psychology and is recognized as a national/international educator, author of three books, speaker to universities, schools, Fortune 500 companies, world-class athletes, and public audiences. Dr. Lyles has trained hundreds of individuals including fire rescue workers in and around Ground Zero, international forensic medical teams in the Asian-torn tsunami area, and the Haiti relief effort sharing his time-tested, scientifically measured approach to stress utilization. Major corporations have also benefited from this training technology such as Gulfstream, Chrysler Group, GM, Banana Republic, Macy’s, Pfizer, Universal Studios, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dior to name a few. NASCAR’s Richard Petty Motorsports, military Special Forces, Air Force fighter pilots, and Space Command have all utilized this specialized training. Dr. Lyles has appeared on CNN, CNBC, HLN, NBC, ABC, FOX NEWS, USA Today, and U.S. News & World Report as a Human Engineering Life-Balance Specialist. He hosted a premiere talk show sponsored by Success magazine and was heard as "the Stress Doctor" in South Florida. He recently launched his Biometrictelemetry broadcasted on live TV with ABC ESPN in INDYCAR at the INDY 500. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Wed, March 25, 2020
Manage the Inner Critic, with John Assaraf (Mindset, Behavior, Empowerment, Growth)
John Assaraf is one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world who has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His latest bestselling book, Innercise: The Proven Science to Unleash Your Brain’s Hidden Power, helps individuals recognize and release the mental and emotional blocks that prevent them from achieving their fullest potential. John has built five multimillion-dollar companies including taking one public on NASDAQ and growing Re/Max of Indiana to 1,200 sales associates and $4.5 billion a year in sales. He has written two New York Times bestselling books that have been translated to 35 languages and he has been featured in 10 movies, including the blockbuster hit, The Secret and Quest For Success with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is the founder and CEO of NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using the most advanced technologies and evidence-based brain training methods to help individuals strengthen their mindset and emotional skills so they achieve their goals faster and easier than ever before.
Wed, March 18, 2020
Driven by Purpose, with Mike Weber (Sales, Leadership, Speaking, Discipline)
Mike Weber grew up in the Midwest and earned his degree at Cornell University while selling books door-to-door with Southwestern Advantage. He then enjoyed success as a sales rep for Great American Opportunities— Southwestern’s national fundraising company that helps kids raise millions of dollars for educational and community organizations that are changing lives. In 1993, he founded Southwestern’s Leadership Institute with a focus on equipping people with the skills and attitudes needed to excel in today’s dynamic world. For the past 20 years, Mike has motivated and inspired people from all walks of life to break out of restrictive patterns of thought and behavior, and open themselves up to achieve greater success in whatever their field. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Wed, March 11, 2020
Love Speaks, with Sally Lou Loveman (TV, Entertainment, Purpose, Self-Improvement)
Sally Lou Oaks Loveman, former audience producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show, lives her purpose by connecting with audiences. When she was 14, she tuned into her passion for television when she was an audience member at The Mike Douglas Show. She spotted a girl on the set with a clipboard, and while she had no idea what this girl did, she knew she would do it one day too. After her 35-year career in television and having entertained over half a million people from the Oprah stage, Loveman shares her “do what you love” message through her business, lovespeaks. In her new book, Speak: Love Your Story. Your Audience is Waiting, Sally Lou takes on a new audience—an audience of readers! Just like her pre-show warm-up at The Oprah Winfrey Show, Speak is participatory. Readers are invited to join in on the lessons shared in each chapter, and by the end of the book, her new audience has a start to their own story. Blending the genres of memoir and self-improvement, Speak shares Sally Lou’s story while offering tips to help readers become better speakers and storytellers. Filled with humor and truth, Speak encourages readers to speak, speak up, speak their story, speak their truth, and live a life where love always speaks. It doesn’t matter if you are a CEO, celebrity, supermodel, spin instructor, student, or a stay-at-home-mom or dad, speaking well in front of others is not only a career asset, it’s also a life asset.
Wed, March 04, 2020
Being Fully Present, with Brian Biro (Leadership, Change, Team Building, Coaching)
Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Coach! He is one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of leadership, possibility thinking, thriving on change, and team-building. He has delivered more than 1,800 presentations around the world in the past 29 years. His clients include such diverse organizations as Lockheed Martin (94 events), the US Army, the University of Notre Dame, UCLA, the North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Teaching, senators, and representatives from 13 western states, the Virginia School Superintendents, Kaiser Permanente, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, IHOP, Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, McDonalds, Dairy Queen, Allstate Insurance, Good Samaritan Hospital, RE/MAX, Shaklee, the American Rental Association and hundreds more. Brian is the author of 14 books including the bestseller, Beyond Success! which reached #16 on the Amazon.com top 100—from over 2 million titles, and his new book, The ROI of Kindness. Brian was rated #1 from over 40 speakers at four consecutive INC. Magazine International Business Conferences. He graduated with honors from Stanford and served as the President of the UCLA Graduate School of Management Student Association while earning his MBA from UCLA. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN's Business Unusual, and has been a guest on more than 300 radio programs throughout the country. He has also been a featured speaker at the Disney Institute in Orlando. Brian was named one of the UCLA Graduate School of Management’s 100 Most Inspirational Graduates in the history of the school. Most recently, Brian was also honored as one of the top 10 interactive speakers in North America and one of the top 60 motivational speakers in the world. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Wed, February 26, 2020
Let Go to Grow, with Gigi Butler (Entrepreneurship, Baking, Nashville, Franchising)
Gigi Butler, entrepreneur and founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, admits her story of success is full of sweet irony. Gigi opened her first Gigi’s Cupcakes location just off Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Gigi’s Cupcakes is now the largest cupcake franchise in the world. With an entrepreneurial spirit that needed an outlet at the age of 15, Gigi opened her first business, Gigi’s Cleaning Company, which she continued to grow once she moved from California to Nashville in 1994. She cleaned houses during the day and sang at downtown Nashville honky-tonks at night. After a decade of pursuing a career as an entertainer, the heartaches of the music industry hit home. Gigi decided to step back and focus on her financial future. While building a sweet empire was never part of her plan, Gigi realized that her culinary and business skills could take her places that she never dreamed about. She decided to take a chance on her other passion—baking. After being turned down by various banks and down to her last $33, Gigi went out on a limb and in 2008, leveraged several personal credit cards to fund the first Gigi’s Cupcakes store. She gambled everything she had to open her first location. Fortunately, her sweet treats quickly became Nashville’s delicacy dessert of choice. Shortly thereafter, Gigi’s Franchising, Inc. was born, and Gigi’s Cupcakes locations began popping up throughout North America. Over the course of the next decade and as the number of Gigi’s Cupcakes locations grew, Gigi became a sought-after public speaker. Her motivational, inspirational and entrepreneurial "rags-to-riches" story has become a centerpiece for corporate events, business and social gatherings, as well as on college campuses (and especially those with entrepreneurial programs). Always leaving the crowd wanting more, Gigi offers the attendees access to her deepest thoughts, fears, successes, and failures, with an emphasis on how to fight fear and look at fear as a motivator rather than an obstacle. Gigi’s autobiography, The Secret Ingredient: Recipes for Success In Business and Life was released in December 2018. Gigi shares her personal success story, her hard-won business acumen, and the life-changing inspiration that she’s gained from a challenging life. Each chapter includes a piece of business advice and a delicious sweet and savory recipe. The book is available on her website, on Amazon, or anywhere books are sold. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers. Southwestern Speakers
Wed, February 19, 2020
Dan Moore on "CEOs in Focus", with Joe Mariano (Sales, Business, Youth Development, Character)
Dan Moore was recently featured on the Direct Selling Association CEOs in Focus podcast with Joe Mariano.
Wed, February 12, 2020
Rising to Power, with Ron Carucci (Leadership, Change, Culture, Executive)
Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. He has a 30-year track record of helping some of the world’s most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership. From start-ups to Fortune 10’s, turnarounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth, he has worked in more than 25 countries on four continents. In addition to being a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, he has also been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, Business Insider, MSNBC, Inc, Business Week, and Smart Business.
Wed, February 05, 2020
Global Impact, with Jenny Buccos (Film, Education, Nonprofit, Media)
Jenny Buccos is a multi-award winning director and producer. She is the founder of the ProjectExplorer educational nonprofit, a multimedia education strategist, and an agent for global citizenship. She launched Season 1 of Crash Test World—a family-focused TV series with Kari Byron (Mythbusters) and Intuitive Content for broadcast in the fall of 2019. She serves as the show's creator and Executive Director. In 2003, before the existence of YouTube, she founded ProjectExplorer.org, a free multimedia website designed to educate primary and secondary school students about global issues, world cultures, and histories. She has directed and produced over 500 short films working with leaders and visionaries including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Belize’s First Lady Kim Simplis Barrow, Ziggy Marley, and Anthony Bourdain. Jenny has traveled to over 70 countries. When not traveling she splits her time between Brooklyn, New York and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group. Southwestern Travel Group
Wed, January 29, 2020
Outwork the Competition, with Jaak Roosaare (Sales, Estonia, Lithuania, Business)
Jaak Roosaare is from Saku, Estonia. He is married to a Southwestern Advantage bookgirl, Maria, and they have two boys, Jako and Hugo, and a baby girl, Marie. Jaak was the number-one rookie in the Southwestern Baltics division and sold books for seven summers. He won Sizzler every single summer and was DSL of the year three times. He helped to start the Lithuanian division and also recruited in Poland. In 2018, Jaak started the new Southwestern company called E1 Ventures. It did almost half a million dollars in sales and made a profit in its first year. Jaak is also an active investor, founder of the 50% Club and a contributor to business newspapers in Estonia. He promotes financial literacy and investing in high schools and in society as a whole. He is the author of four best-selling books about personal finance and has coached hundreds of people on how to start investing. His book, Rikkaks Saamise Õpik ("Textbook for becoming wealthy") is the all-time number-one bestseller in the personal finance field in Estonia. In his free time, he enjoys cycling and reading investing books and annual reports of Berkshire Hathaway. Mentioned in this episode: Apply for an inspiring career at SouthwesternVentures.com/Careers. Elevate your business and create global impact by partnering with Southwestern Ventures at SouthwesternVentures.com/Partners. Southwestern Ventures
Wed, January 22, 2020
The Importance of Mindset, with Ryan Gottfredson (Leadership, Success, Consulting, PhD)
Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University and a B.A. from Brigham Young University. He is the author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership. He also works with organizations to develop their leaders and improve their culture (collective mindsets). He has worked with top leadership teams at CVS Health (top 130 leaders), Deutsche Telekom (500+ of their top 2,000 leaders), and a couple dozen other organizations. As a respected authority and researcher on topics related to leadership, management, and organizational behavior, Ryan has published over 15 articles across a variety of journals including Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Business Horizons, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, and Journal of Leadership Studies. His research has been cited over 2,000 times since 2014. Connect with Ryan at www.ryangottfredson.com.
Wed, January 15, 2020
The Path to Leadership, with Douglas Ward (Veteran, Adaptability, Military, Communications)
Douglas Ward is a retired military veteran with 24 years of distinguished service. During his time, he held numerous leadership roles to include instructor and manager of over 500 personnel. Additionally, Douglas was the Troop Chief for a hand-selected group of special communicators who supported and deployed into austere environments with Special Operations Forces. Upon retirement, he supported government agencies as a subject matter expert in non-standard communications and as a business development executive. These experiences have enabled him to pass on the knowledge and lessons of leadership under extreme conditions for companies needing management team building. Pulling from his past military experience and as an executive-level technology leader, he collaborates with those in charge of providing unfiltered truths on the true state of a company. He specializes in encouraging the development of communication skills from the top down and bottom up increasing revenue growth, employee trust, and ownership.
Wed, January 08, 2020
The Best of 2019 from The Action Catalyst (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Author, Growth)
Happy New Year from The Action Catalyst. This episode is a review of the highlights of 2019. These clips provide inspiration from leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, and more on challenging situations and how to learn and grow from them. Speakers include Kathleen Sarpy, Gloria Mayfield Banks, Todd Duncan, Edie Allen, and Roger Nierenberg.
Wed, December 18, 2019
Make Tomorrow Better, with Chris Spurvey (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Business, Consulting)
Chris Spurvey grew up and still lives on the picturesque island of Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada. After consciously choosing entrepreneurship as a means to create a better life for his family, Chris realized that negative beliefs about sales were holding him back from taking his ventures to the next level. He saw this as a major hurdle to not only his businesses but the businesses of virtually every other entrepreneur. Chris went to work on himself and found a way to sell that felt right. Chris spearheaded the growth of Plato Consulting to the point it was acquired by one of the largest management consulting firms in the world (KPMG). In the process, he sold over $300 million in consulting services. Following the acquisition, Chris turned his focus to helping other “non-sales sellers” find a way to grow their revenue in a consistent, stress-free manner. He published It’s Time to Sell: Cultivating the Sales Mindset, founded Make Sales a Habit University and today is a growth advisor to business owners and their management teams throughout the world. Chris’s newest venture is Dockridge Digital, a technology consulting and product development company focusing on helping businesses leverage digital to serve their customers.
Wed, December 11, 2019
Mask-Free Leadership, with Michael Brody Waite (Addiction, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit, Coaching)
Michael Brody-Waite, a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, 3x CEO, Inc. 500 Founder, and leadership coach is on a mission to revolutionize the rules of leadership. Michael's unique perspective, from a background in overcoming addiction, is the foundation for his Mask Free Leadership System, built upon three principles that saved him from death and set him apart as a leader. His TEDx talk, Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do, has been viewed nearly 1,000,000 times in over 25 countries and provides insight into his 16-year journey from near homelessness and addiction to successful entrepreneurship. With no college degree, Michael entered corporate America and went on to receive eight promotions in seven years. He went from a temporary representative at a kiosk in a mall for a Fortune 50 company to be a corporate manager of a three-state territory with 19 employees and responsibility for $250 million in revenue. In 2010, Michael left that Fortune 50 company at the height of the recession to co-found and lead InQuicker, a healthcare SaaS company that revolutionized how patients schedule appointments. His leadership grew the organization from two employees to 50 employees, and 20,000% revenue growth in less than six years. This exceptional growth landed InQuicker a spot on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Best Place to Work by the Nashville Business Journal four times and recognized as Healthcare Company of the Year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. In 2015, InQuicker was sold to a publicly traded company. Brody-Waite's accomplishments include being named Most Admired CEO, Top 40 Under 40 by the Nashville Business Journal, and recognized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year. Michael has worked in retail, spent nearly a decade in corporate America, and most recently served as the CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a 501c3 dedicated to connecting 2,000+ entrepreneurs with the resources they need to create, launch or grow a business.
Wed, December 04, 2019
From Lost to Found, with Nicole Zasowski (Marriage, Therapy, Relationships, Family)
Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of From Lost to Found. She is based in the state of Connecticut where she lives with her husband and two sons. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, Nicole loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outside of circumstance.
Wed, November 27, 2019
Design, Uplift, Build, with Darrah Brustein (Confidence, Meditation, Business, Author)
Darrah is a four-time founder, author, and coach who used to cringe at the word "coaching." But she was called to do this and was begged by her first clients to work with them. When they saw massive and transformational results in their lives and businesses, she stopped resisting and continued to serve. After spending 10 years over-working and feeling burnt out while building a credit card processing company into 38 states and a networking events company for over 30,000 people, she learned the wrong way to do it. She then discovered that there was a better way. A prolific writer and interviewer, she's worked with Shaq, Seth Godin, Bobbi Brown, Jillian Michaels, Adam Grant, Robert Herjavec, Nastia Liukin, Cam Newton, and the list goes on, with well over 1 million views of her work. Her motto, "Design your life, build a career to fund it, and a network to support it," has inspired thousands to reach higher and dream bigger. She was even named as #1 to follow by BossBabe Magazine.
Wed, November 20, 2019
Debt-Free Degree, with Anthony O'Neal (Finances, College, Education, Money)
Since 2003, Anthony has helped hundreds of thousands of students make smart decisions with their money, relationships, and education. He’s a national best-selling author and travels the country spreading his encouraging message to help teens and young adults start their lives off right. His latest book, Debt-Free Degree, launched in October 2019. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage
Wed, November 13, 2019
The Southwestern Philosophy (Leadership, Executive, Vision, Business)
Dan Moore leads a discussion centered around the principles and philosophies that have guided Southwestern Family of Companies to success for over 160 years. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Wed, November 06, 2019
The American Dream, with Joseph Mariano (Direct Sales, Business, America, Opportunity)
Joseph N. Mariano joined the Direct Selling Association (DSA) in 1985 and assumed the role of President in 2011. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. DSA is the 109-year-old not-for-profit national trade organization representing approximately 250 direct sales firms, and their 26.2 million independent salespeople. The Association's mission is "To protect, serve, and promote the effectiveness of member companies and the independent business people they represent. To ensure that the marketing by member companies of products and/or the direct sales opportunity is conducted with the highest level of business ethics and service to consumers." Mr. Mariano serves as chief executive officer of the Association with ultimate responsibility for all association programs and activities; he is charged with providing progressive association leadership, development, and implementation of Association policies in the fields of government, consumer, and international affairs. He has been responsible for representing the Association’s interests in all fifty state capitals and on Capitol Hill. He serves as a personal resource to direct selling companies who need overall guidance on general legal and business trends that affect direct sellers both in the US and worldwide. Mr. Mariano also serves as President of the Direct Selling Education Foundation. Mr. Mariano is admitted to practice law in the state of Maryland, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has authored numerous articles and been a contributor to publications on direct selling and government affairs.
Wed, October 30, 2019
The Soulful Art of Persuasion, with Jason Harris (Habits, Character, Business, Branding)
Jason Harris is the co-founder and CEO/President of creative agency Mekanism—his new book The Soulful Art of Persuasion, launched in September on The Wall Street Journal’s bestseller list for business books. In The Soulful Art of Persuasion, Jason believes that persuasion usually isn't about facts and argument. It's about personal character—for that reason, it’s vital to become the kind of person that others want to agree with and be around. He offers a guide with 11 key character-building habits that are essential to becoming original, generous, empathetic, and soulful (sharing an attached overview as well). Jason has more than 20 years of expertise building provocative campaigns and engaging audiences for iconic brands like Peloton, Ben & Jerry’s, HBO, MedMen, and the United Nations—he also worked with the Obama White House and Joe Biden on the “It’s On Us” campaign. Through instructive and entertaining stories, Harris pulls from his personal and professional experiences to demonstrate how people can become master influencers in their own lives, build better relationships with others, and achieve sustained personal growth and professional success.
Wed, October 23, 2019
The Science Behind Success, with John Mitchell (Entrepreneurship, Habits, Growth, Self-Improvement)
John Mitchell’s 12-minute a day Think It Be It technique is recognized today as the “Top Practical Application in the World” of the legendary book Think and Grow Rich. When he applied his technique to his own life, he saw his income go to over $5 million a year. Previously, for 20 years as an entrepreneur, he earned low six figures a year. The 20-times difference happen because his daily technique significantly increased his control over himself, by probably double. It also made him laser-focused every day on only the 2 to 3 things that move the needle in his business. It also allowed him to rapidly evolve his “Strategy for Success.” He was simply operating every day at a higher level than he ever had before, and it showed up in his income. The science behind his technique was profiled in a Time magazine cover story. John started out as a CPA but became an entrepreneur at the age of 30. He owned companies in a variety of industries: real estate development, a bank, a restaurant, children’s book publishing company, and an automotive company. But upon reaching 50, he wasn’t as successful as he thought he should be. Then he found the top book on success and achievement ever written, Think and Grow Rich, with over 100 million copies sold. And John developed his 12-minute daily technique around the book’s central concept‚—“what you envision in detail on a daily basis is what shows up in your life.” A practical application, this legendary book didn’t exist before John created it. John’s company, Think It Be It, is the top company in the “Success through Science” category of the success and human achievement field. Visit theunfairedge.com for a free webinar from John.
Wed, October 16, 2019
How to Balance Work and Creativity, with Andy Gutman (Real Estate, Leadership, Executive, Problem Solving)
Andrew (Andy) L. Gutman, President and Chief Financial Officer of Farbman Group and related companies, oversees the myriad of Farbman companies, its >25,000,000 rsf of commercial real estate and its 200+ employees. Andy worked for much of his career in the arenas of accounting, finance, and asset management. He has spent over 27 years of commercial real estate working for international and family-owned, multi-generational commercial real estate companies. Andy has financed and overseen assets with values in excess of $1 billion and has been an active part of the structuring of the ownership and financing of these assets. With a focus on client service, customer satisfaction, and maximizing asset value, he derives pleasure from problem-solving and finding opportunities that provide appreciated value, additional revenue and cost savings for the organization and its client. Andy Gutman cares about people, processes, community, and is committed to the corporate vision of operating with ethics and integrity.
Wed, October 09, 2019
The Proximity Principle, with Ken Coleman (Career, Jobs, Radio, Employment)
Ken Coleman is a #1 national best-selling author, career expert and nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show. Pulling from his own personal struggles, missed opportunities and career successes, Coleman helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a caller-driven career show that helps listeners who are stuck in a job they hate or searching for something more out of their career. His second book, The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To The Career You Love, released May 2019. Connect with Ken on Twitter and Instagram at @KenColeman and online at kencoleman.com or facebook.com/kenColemanShow. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching
Wed, October 02, 2019
Finding Fulfillment Among Success, with Arman Sadeghi (Business, Potential, Entrepreneurship, Motivation)
Arman Sadeghi is a published author, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. As the author of The Business Bible, CEO of six companies, a business coach, motivational speaker, husband, and father, he enjoys working hard to help everyone around him better. His passion is to educate and to help individuals and companies reach their full potential. He currently spends half of his time pursuing his passion of changing people’s lives and helping companies reach their full potential and the other half of his time growing the various businesses he has developed in the last 10 or more years. His education includes attending the University of California at Berkeley and earning a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology as well as attending Harvard Medical School. He is a serial entrepreneur who started his first company in his parents’ garage at the age of 15 by teaching himself how to set up and maximize computer networks in the early ’90s. Currently, Arman Sadeghi owns and operates six different companies in various industries including IT, data security, business consulting, marketing, photography, and more. He founded All Green Electronics Recycling in 2008 after watching a “60 Minutes” expose on the current state of electronics recycling in the United States and the lack of focus on data security and environmental stewardship. All Green was named the 366th fastest-growing private company in the United States by Inc. magazine. Arman Sadeghi’s broad knowledge of business, technology, human behavior, and personal development has allowed him to coach some of the most successful executives in the world to reach even higher levels of success while also ensuring that they thrive in all areas of life. He is a regular contributor to some of the largest business publications in the US, including Forbes magazine.
Wed, September 25, 2019
Discipline Strategy, with Timothy L. Coomer (Entrepreneurship, PhD, Business, Consulting)
Timothy L. Coomer is a serial entrepreneur with interest and experience in the creation of analytical-based business start-ups. But he also enjoys working as a business coach, mentor, and investor. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Dr. Coomer completed his PhD at the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. His areas of interest are entrepreneurship, predictive modeling, risk financing, and the relationship between personality and sales performance. He is the CEO of SIGMA Actuarial Consulting which he co-founded in 1995, and he’s the author and founder of The Discipline Strategy. An avid pilot, Dr. Coomer travels extensively and enjoys combining his love of aviation and flying with the need to reach out to meet clients face-to-face. Learn more about Dr. Coomer and his upcoming book at disciplinestrategy.com.
Wed, September 18, 2019
Creative Calling, with Chase Jarvis (Art, Photography, Entrepreneurship, Creativity)
Chase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. He has created campaigns for Apple, Nike, Red Bull, and others, and was a contributor to the Pulitzer-winning New York Times story Snowfall. He also earned an Emmy nomination for his documentary, Portrait of a City. He also created Best Camera—the first photo app to share images to social networks, and is the Founder of CreativeLive, where more than 10 million students learn photography, video, design, music, and business from the world’s top creators and entrepreneurs. He’s a keynote speaker, an advisor to Fortune 100 brands, and has been a guest at the Obama White House, the United Nations, the Library of Congress, 10 Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, and the DIFC in Dubai.
Wed, September 11, 2019
Indistractable, with Nir Eyal (Psychology, Technology, Business, Habits)
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn), Worklife (acquired by Cisco), Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Kahoot!, Byte Foods, FocusMate, and Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify). Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.
Bonus · Wed, September 04, 2019
More with Moore: Edie Allen, Episodes 298 and 299
More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episodes 298 and 299, with speaker, empowerment and transformational coach, and storyteller, Edie Allen .
Wed, September 04, 2019
The Process of Thawing, with Edie Allen (Part 2 of 2) (Abuse, Addiction, Mental Health, Personal Development, Wellness)
Edie Allen has a stunning story of self-recreation. Physically and sexually abused from an early age, Edie ran away from home at 15, cycled in and out of foster care, leaned on alcohol and drugs, and then began to pull herself out of that life with the help of non-traditional healing modalities including Reiki, meditation, intuitive therapy, and every other method that resonated with her soul. With a heart devoted to helping others heal, Edie created a boutique healing practice in 1997 to assist people in a process she calls SHED, SHIFT & SHINE. "Nothing makes me happier than sharing the tools and methods I've learned in my healing journey to help others SHED what holds them back, SHIFT their energy and beliefs to enable them to SHINE like the lights we are all meant to be, which essentially makes the world a brighter place" Drawing from an expansive 30-year career in mental health, personal development, and wellness, as well as her own transformational experiences, Edie is a sought-after life coach, trainer, and educator, having spoken for Lululemon on Empowerment, as well as numerous health and business organizations. She recently joined with Hollywood’s elite and Rock Royalty to share her story on stage at Steven Tyler’s 2nd annual Grammy Viewing Party Gala for Janie’s Fund in Los Angeles, California, helping to raise more than $2.8 million for girls who’ve suffered from abuse and neglect. Edie is passionate about sharing her story with as many audiences as possible in hopes of letting those who still suffer know they matter, and to inspire them to use their voices as a way of empowering themselves. Using her story as a platform for change, she also hopes to educate and inspire groups, organizations, corporations, churches, and institutions who have an interest in the subjects she specializes in. A Professional Speaker listed with Southwestern Speakers Bureau as well as RAINN’s Speakers Bureau (the Tori Amos founded Rape Abuse Incest National Network), Allen is an expert in Personal Development, Empowerment, Transformation, Mindfulness, and Resilience.
Wed, August 28, 2019
A Brave Storyteller, with Edie Allen (Part 1 of 2) (Abuse, Addiction, Mental Health, Personal Development, Wellness)
Edie Allen has a stunning story of self-recreation. Physically and sexually abused from an early age, Edie ran away from home at 15, cycled in and out of foster care, leaned on alcohol and drugs, and then began to pull herself out of that life with the help of non-traditional healing modalities including Reiki, meditation, intuitive therapy, and every other method that resonated with her soul. With a heart devoted to helping others heal, Edie created a boutique healing practice in 1997 to assist people in a process she calls SHED, SHIFT & SHINE. "Nothing makes me happier than sharing the tools and methods I've learned in my healing journey to help others SHED what holds them back, SHIFT their energy and beliefs to enable them to SHINE like the lights we are all meant to be, which essentially makes the world a brighter place" Drawing from an expansive 30-year career in mental health, personal development, and wellness, as well as her own transformational experiences, Edie is a sought-after life coach, trainer, and educator, having spoken for Lululemon on Empowerment, as well as numerous health and business organizations. She recently joined with Hollywood’s elite and Rock Royalty to share her story on stage at Steven Tyler’s 2nd annual Grammy Viewing Party Gala for Janie’s Fund in Los Angeles, California, helping to raise more than $2.8 million for girls who’ve suffered from abuse and neglect. Edie is passionate about sharing her story with as many audiences as possible in hopes of letting those who still suffer know they matter, and to inspire them to use their voices as a way of empowering themselves. Using her story as a platform for change, she also hopes to educate and inspire groups, organizations, corporations, churches, and institutions who have an interest in the subjects she specializes in. A Professional Speaker listed with Southwestern Speakers Bureau as well as RAINN’s Speakers Bureau (the Tori Amos founded Rape Abuse Incest National Network), Allen is an expert in Personal Development, Empowerment, Transformation, Mindfulness, and Resilience.
Bonus · Wed, August 21, 2019
More with Moore: Joni Fedders, Episode 297
More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 297, with Joni Fedders, President, Facilitator, and Leadership Coach at Aileron .
Wed, August 21, 2019
What CAN We Do? with Joni Fedders (Leadership, Professional Management, Technology, Executive)
As a past business owner, Joni Fedders understands the risks, rewards, and challenges that ownership and professional management bring. She had the opportunity at Iams as a Brand Manager to live in a professionally managed organization where she saw first-hand how strategy, strong leadership and culture can fuel a company to do great things. After Iams, Joni co-founded a technology services company and became an Aileron client herself, taking the Course for Presidents, establishing an outside Board of Directors and utilizing strategic planning. The company grew from 2 to 100 employees in five years, was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Cincinnati Entrepreneur of the Year award, and was named by the Cincinnati Business Courier as one of the 25 fastest-growing companies in the region. After selling this business, she and her husband just couldn’t stop and bought a second business in decorative packaging that they operated for seven years before successfully selling. In her role as President, Joni oversees Aileron’s strategic direction, culture, and operational activities. Her leadership and energy inspire and motivate the Aileron team and the community as we strive to raise the quality of life, one private business at a time. Joni was honored with the “Forty Under Forty” award and received her bachelor’s degree in business from Miami University (the real one, in Ohio). She obtained her MBA from Xavier University. As college sweethearts, Joni and her husband Jim have been married for 27 years; they have three great children, a golden retriever and a small mutt who thinks he’s a cross between a mastiff and a pit bull. Family time is a crucial priority for Joni and they enjoy skiing, tubing, running, fishing, sports, eating Chipotle (don’t ask Joni to cook – she can’t), family events and vacations.
Bonus · Wed, August 14, 2019
More with Moore: Katy Kvalvik, Episode 296
More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 296, with holistic executive coach and consultant, Katy Kvalvik .
Wed, August 14, 2019
A Journey of Self-Healing, with Katy Kvalvik (Empowerment, Communication, Health, Motivation)
Katy Kvalvik has been inspiring women and men all over the world to be empowered, lead their best lives, and achieve optimal, lasting results since 2009. Katy is a graduate of UC Berkeley, certified executive coach, board-certified health counselor, certified trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, certified yoga instructor, and business mentor. After suffering two major accidents, rebuilding her body, and deciding that people should not have to suffer the way she did to get answers, she founded the Harmony MethodⓇ, an integrative leadership and total lifestyle system. Katy is an expert in advanced communication skills for high-stake conversations and presentations, influence and negotiation, and leadership development. She also speaks about integrative health, specifically stress reduction, gut health, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue. She has spoken at conferences including Wisdom 2.0, the Hive Global Leadership Conference, NAIFA Sales Conference, and the Wanderlust Festival circuit. She has worked with companies such as Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Sony, American Express, Beach Body, Singularity University, and tech start-ups like VideoAmp, Pivot Bio, and MediGram to name a few. While she now works with executives, leaders, and creatives to help transform and inspire them to create a positive impact, greater consciousness in their organizations, and achieve optimal business results, she previously was a leader in the medical device industry. There, she successfully ran multimillion-dollar territories, managed teams under high pressure, and was involved in the creation of leadership programs within her companies. Katy is very aware of the challenges today’s executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators face, which is why she has dedicated herself to helping and inspiring leaders all over the world to develop strategies for success and achieve optimal results. For more information, please visit KatyKvalvik.com.
Bonus · Wed, August 07, 2019
More with Moore: Scott H. Young, Episode 295
More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 295, with author, programmer, entrepreneur, and autodidact, Scott H. Young .
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