Best Shelley Hughes Podcasts (2024)

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A Striving Spirit : Catherine Adkins' Story :: [Episode 283] 35:12

8h ago35:12

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TWENTY-SOMETHINGS STORYTELLER SERIES Catherine Adkins, of our Oxford community, led a go-getter lifestyle studded with accolades and accomplishments. To the outside world, she didn’t just have it all—she had it all together. When seasons of struggle and reality checks exposed her true lack of comfort and contentment, Catherine got honest with God, …

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Why PE Firms Should Engage Coaches for Their Portco CEOs with Randy Dewey 31:19

1d ago31:19

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Guest: Randy Dewey, the President and COO of CEO Coaching International. Randy has over 30 years of experience delivering rapid growth and expansion across various industries and countries. Quick Background: In order to Make BIG Happen, private equity firms need the companies they invest in to get BIG too. And, in most cases, the sooner the better.…

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From the World to the Word - Grace McKissick's Story :: [Episode 282] 39:49

3d ago39:49

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TWENTY-SOMETHINGS STORYTELLER SERIES Grace McKissick, of our Oxford community, always longed to be seen and known. In her search for true identity, she lived a double life marked by high achievement and empty pursuits. Yet, in this thorough and detailed transformation story, you will witness the Lord’s sweet faithfulness to a stubborn heart—and lea…

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How to Successfully Transition to the Second Generation CEO in a Family Owned Company with Shelley Van Etten 30:01

7d ago30:01

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Guest: Shelley Van Etten, the president and CEO of WLT Software, a family-owned company that develops software for adjudicating and processing health and medical claims. Overview: Generational CEOs are inheriting a BIG responsibility when they take over the family business. The new CEO is often filling "big shoes" and has to maintain the best of wh…

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7-Time CEO Jon Hyman's Roadmap for Creating High-Value, Scalable, and Sellable Businesses 48:09

23d ago48:09

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Guest: Jon Hyman, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Jon is a four-time entrepreneur, a seven-time CEO, and an accomplished business leader with over 30 years of experience across various industries, including consumer products, construction materials, sports and entertainment, investment banking, and manufacturing. Quick Background: So you've …

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Finding Joy in Missing Out - Shelley Gardner's Story :: [Episode 281] 39:41

30d ago39:41

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Shelley Gardner, of our Vestavia community, found herself distracted by good things and dodging any downtime. But a series of forced pauses in her life, including infertility and injury, turned into peace and protection from the Lord. Listen as Shelley reminds us that this life is not our own—and that surrender and stillness serve to deepen prayer …

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Adobe's Scott Belsky On Balancing "Messy Middle" Execution While Still Fostering BIG Disruptive Ideas 44:53

18d ago44:53

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Guest: Scott Belsky, Adobe's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of Design & Emerging Products. Scott cofounded the online creative community Behance, which was acquired by Adobe in 2012. He's also an author whose works include the Implications newsletter and the book The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most C…

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Gracias A Dios—Thanks Be to God : Kristen Torres' Story :: [Episode 280] 35:35

1M ago35:35

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Kristen Torres, of our Homewood community, was a peace-loving perfectionist who had a habit of hurrying. She was trying, and she was exhausted. Still, with mercy, love, and grace, God awakened her heart for His Word in the Psalms and set her on a new path marked by deeper prayer, scripture memory, and solid purpose. Kristen’s before-and-after tale …

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He Sees You Where You Are - Kate Floyd's Story :: [Episode 279] 33:49

1M ago33:49

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As Kate Floyd, of our Trussville community, journeyed through ever-changing seasons of life, the Lord provided step-by-step comfort and assurance. Facing her husband’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis, a family move, and homesickness, Kate needed the Lord to lay out His purpose for her life in a powerful way—and He did just that. In this episode, you w…

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Buying the Company You Work For: How Wendy Mather Risked Everything and Became a First-Time CEO 39:09

1M ago39:09

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Guest: Wendy Mather, CEO of RDP Creative. Wendy and her team "bring creative ideas and stories to life through bespoke merchandise that people want to keep for years." Overview: When you're sitting in the CEO's chair, there's only one step up left in an organization. But opportunities to grab an ownership stake are rare. CEOs who want a BIG piece o…

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Laura Rowe:: Love is a Verb: A Foster Care Story :: [Episode 278] 42:24

2M ago42:24

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When Laura Rowe, of our Fairhope community, became unsteady in her own plans, she and her family began simply saying yes to the next thing. Now serving as foster parents, they care for children, minister to mothers, and live out love as a verb. Listen and learn how, in Laura’s words, “Doing God’s work is not always pretty, but what it accomplishes …

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The CEO's Guide to Understanding, Implementing, and Profiting From AI with CEO Coaching's Curt Gooden 40:38

1M ago40:38

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Guest: Curt Gooden, CEO Coaching International's Chief AI Officer. Curt helps CEOs define and realize their AI vision and meaningfully integrate AI into their business strategy and operations by leading CEO AI Roadmap workshops. Quick Background: Mastering AI is not the CEO's job. But learning about the fundamentals and identifying potential implem…

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Run to God or Run Away - Teri Bowie's story :: [Episode 277] 33:46

2M ago33:46

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The rubber meets the road when moments of faith mark many a spiritual journey. For Teri Bowie, of our Oxford community, the sudden and unexpected loss of her adult son left her with a choice: run to God or run from Him. Relying on His faithfulness, Teri says God handled her anger, sadness, and frustration—and that any heavy load can be lightened wi…

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Miracle After Miracle: Christy Dooley's Story :: [Episode 276] 39:53

2M ago39:53

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Christy Dooley, of Trussville, knows hardship like the back of her hand. Suffering loss, family dysfunction, and three cancer diagnoses, in time she learned to lean on precious assurances from the Lord. You’ll hear from Christy a true testament to the power of prayer—and see the goodness in letting the Lord take control of your life. In this episod…

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Greg Coticchia: Here's How to Master New Product Development and Build a Culture of Innovation 38:23

2M ago38:23

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Guest: Greg Coticchia, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Greg is a six-time CEO, award-winning entrepreneur, business leader, professor, and author with over 30 years’ experience in tech products and services. Quick Background: Innovation is the lifeblood of a growing company. If you're not continuously improving your products and services and…

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Out of My Comfort Zone : Kim Hughes' Story :: [Episode 275] 35:51

2M ago35:51

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For many years, Kim Hughes of our Fairhope community lived a try-harder lifestyle in which the effort she put forth was equal to the emptiness she felt. Half-commitments to the Lord left her striving for comfort in worldly things. But when He shook up her plans and pursued her heart, Kim finally found herself pursuing Him in return—and also the ric…

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Three Keys to Scaling High-Growth Companies with Jonathan Seliger 28:22

2M ago28:22

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Guest: Jonathan Seliger, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Jonathan is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer, Senior Advisor, and Investor with over 30 years of experience.Having lived and worked in Asia for the last 30years,Jonathan brings a global perspective to the challenges of scaling a business to BIG. Quick Background: Even if your co…

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Will You Trust Me - Kitty Hurdle's Story :: [Episode 274) 32:57

3M ago32:57

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When faced with infertility and interrupted plans, Kitty Hurdle from our Oxford community, grew disappointed in life and disappointed in God. Spiritual, physical, and emotional destitution revealed all the things she could not do. But in learning her limitations—and choosing to trust God in all her "cannots"—Kitty’s perspective became one of rebirt…

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Implementing Lean Management to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence with Keith Corrigan 29:29

2M ago29:29

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Guest: Keith Corrigan, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Keith has deep expertise in implementing Lean business practices. As a coach he draws on a proven track record of driving growth, managing through crises, and achieving operational excellence in various industries. Quick Background: Lean management is a systematic approach to running an …

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My Life is Not My Own - Leah Cox's Story :: [Episode 273] 43:28

3M ago43:28

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When Leah Cox from our Jackson community asked the Lord to close some doors, He instead “opened them all—and every window.” Leah’s story of living out the gospel is one of steady provision and greater purposes. As she kept in continual communication with the Lord during her kidney transplant journey, He regularly confirmed her steps. Leah will remi…

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Sustained by Grace- EA Montgomery's story :: [Episode 272] 48:07

3M ago48:07

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We are never more near to our Savior than when we are suffering. In that way, we are able to thank Him for it—even when the suffering is unimaginable. For EA Montgomery, of our Homewood community, a lifetime of loss has given way to an eternal mindset, and grace upon grace has given way to gratitude. Following the unexpected passing of her two-year…

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God's Unpredictable Path: Amanda Myers' Story :: [Episode 271] 26:35

3M ago26:35

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The path to His promises is never predictable. But for Amanda Myers, of our Jackson community, what felt like a detour proved to be the way. Amanda shares about her precious, ongoing relationship with Guatemala and its people. In making sense of the Lord's work, He changed her mind as much as He changed her plans. In this episode, you will learn: -…

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Edward Hughes On The Leadership Traits that Build Trust and Make BIG Happen 34:48

3M ago34:48

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Guest: Edward Hughes, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Edward is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with two decades of experience as a CEO and three decades in senior leadership across Technology, Consumer Products, and Sporting Goods companies. He's also an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Irvine, teaching General…

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Peeling My Shame Away: Lauren's story :: [Episode 270] 22:26

3M ago22:26

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Our great God goes to great lengths to love us and redeem us. Still, He works in seemingly small ways, too. For Lauren, He did both. Lauren shares a detail-rich story that proves the Lord is always gracious, always near, and always working. Listen and learn how an unplanned pregnancy, accompanied with fear and shame, were met with grace and goodnes…

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The CEO's Guide to How a CXO Can Enhance Your Company's Client Experience and Drive Growth 30:04

3M ago30:04

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Guest: Saari Gardner, the Chief Experience Officer at CEO Coaching International. Saari is responsible for setting the client experience strategy, managing the client journey, and championing client impact. Quick Background: While the title "Chief Experience Officer" is relatively new, the executive-level responsibilities that will fall on the CXO'…

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Rescue, Recovery, & Freedom - Erin Yost's Eating Disorder Story :: [Episode 269] 53:10

4M ago53:10

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Have you ever found yourself saying “I got this” to God? Erin Yost, from our Homewood community, spent years striving for physical and spiritual perfection, living out a false-gospel narrative that told her everything was up to her. Eventually, she found herself completely broken and in the grips of a full-fledged eating disorder. Through moment-by…

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My Journey to Jesus - From Islam to Christianity :: Sajeda Wilson's story :: [Episode 268] 43:51

4M ago43:51

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Verse: "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit eternal life." (Matthew 19:29) Sajeda Wilson lived decades before opening a Bible. Yet, even from birth, the Lord prepared and pursued her heart in beautiful and surprising ways.…

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How to Turn AI Hype Into BIG Profits by Executing a CEO AI Roadmap with Randy Koch 21:26

4M ago21:26

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Guest: Randy Koch, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Randy drew on his 11 years of AI and Data experience to build CEO Coaching International’s CEO AI Roadmap Product (AI Strategy for CEOs). He also leads AI Strategy Workshops with our clients and coaches. Quick Background: The hype around AI is so BIG that many CEOs struggle to zero in on two…

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Focus on the Good - Tami Lindsey's story :: [Episode 267] 39:47

4M ago39:47

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**Disclaimer: Please listen with caution and away from little ears as this story is about suicide and abuse.** Verse: Psalm 77:11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. Have you ever felt like everything is falling apart around you? Take heart from our Fairhope storyteller Tami Lindsey: “God will recy…

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God's Sustaining Love - Jayne Burns's story :: [Episode 266] 34:54

4M ago34:54

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Jayne Burns’s turning point in life came with her world turning upside down. Ripped from her comfort zone (her words) over her son’s multiple health challenges, Jayne tells of bending to the will of God, no matter the outcome. From our Montgomery community, Jayne's account of living in our fallen world is raw and honest. Listen, and you’ll find tha…

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Mark Moses on AI, Longevity, Resilience, and the 2024 Make BIG Happen Summit 32:02

4M ago32:02

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Guest: Mark Moses, CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International. Overview: The 2024 Make BIG Happen Summit in Miami Beach, Florida is almost here! On April 26th and 27th, 400 of the BIGGEST and best business leaders from around the world will gather at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel to learn, to connect, and to get inspired to Make B…

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God's Not Done--April Gonzales' story :: [ Episode 265] 46:17

4M ago46:17

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When we journey through a valley of loss and grief, we often emerge asking, "What now, God?" April Gonzales wondered the same after losing her husband of 21 years. But as she leaned in ever closer for His answer, He sweetly responded. Listen and learn how April, from our Trussville community, experienced God recentered in her life as Father, friend…

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