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.
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What does it mean to build and maintain a legacy, either in business, or for your loved ones? What tools and resources are available to help? Join the discussion as host Gary Michels, along with exciting guests and real listeners just like you, tackle the answers to these questions, and learn how to grow today, for a better tomorrow. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights ...
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Jonny Adams & Matt Best will share their 30+ years experience on what growth & revenue acceleration looks like in modern business. With episodes featuring industry leaders, you can hear aspects of leadership, sales, account development and customer success, alongside other critical elements required to build an effective growth engine for your business. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and ...
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The Talent Trade is all about finding the right person, for the right opportunity, at the right time. But how exactly do you do that the "right" way? Executive Search Partner and Top Biller Stephanie Maas shares more than 25 years of experience about what it takes to be a top recruiter in today's "talent trade" market, using ThinkingAhead’s four-prong system focused on recruiting, business development, planning, and managing your mindset. It’s real, honest information about how to build your ...
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The Psychology of Self-Injury: Exploring Self-Harm & Mental Health
Nicholas J. Westers Psy.D. ABPP
Why do people self-injure? And what is the best way to respond when someone tells us they self-injure? Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, collaborates with the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) to interview the leading experts in the field of self-injury and self-harm as well as individuals with lived experience of self-injury and parents and family members ...
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Abq NM-based, award-winning true crime podcast, with advocacy-focused cases from the Southwestern state of New Mexico and the American Desert Southwest. https://trueconsequences.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-consequences-true-crime--4347262/support.
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As The Gleaner celebrates its 160th anniversary in 2023, our team is taking the opportunity to look back at various facets of the history of the Chateauguay Valley in southwestern Quebec. Join us in listening to the voices of the Valley!
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bOLDer People is a production of the University of Southern Indiana exploring the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana and highlighting initiatives of the USI Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. So, let’s listen, learn, and be inspired by their stories of triumph, love, uncertainty, perseverance and much more. Welcome to the bOLDer People podcast. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Se ...
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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefort ...
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Jeff’s faith was grounded at an early age while being raised in an active Christian home, his dad is a deacon and his mother is an active Sunday school teacher and choir member. Jeff was saved at the age of seven and immediately followed in believer’s baptism. Since his salvation, Jeff has continually pursued the things of God with a primary emphasis upon knowing and applying the Bible to his daily life. Additionally, when the time allows, he is a self-professed “sports-a-holic.” However, hi ...
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Hal Donaldson, president and CEO of Convoy of Hope, recounts the life-changing experience of meeting Mother Teresa, and the advice that she offered him. Hear Hal's full interview in Episode 50 of Let's Talk Legacy.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Cut For Time: How to Sell Door To Door Like a SEAL
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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.…
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REMASTERED: How Navy Seals Create an Unbeatable Mind, with Mark Divine (Military, Mindset, Business, Motivation)
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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CLIP: Stick the Basics / Do the Uncomfortable
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Just a simple story about twins, toys, and a big pile of horse poop. There’s a lesson, we promise. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Hal Donaldson, president and CEO of Convoy of Hope, talks about meeting Mother Teresa, living on the streets for research, receiving a perspective-changing health scare, the importance of life insurance to his employees, the simple value of just doing the next kind thing, and creating a different kind of bucket list, and why no one has a monopoly o…
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Branding Queens, with Kim Rozdeba (Marketing, Promotions, Customer Relations, Olympics)
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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.…
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Heather Campbell, Nonprofit Partner and Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, breaks down her process for prepping and debriefing clients and candidates, including the STAR method, not forgetting to lean into your results, the importance of phoning a friend, and more. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recr…
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Overtime with Outland: Priit Martin, Episode 465
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Connections Before Content: Mike Hohnen’s Leadership Advice for Managing Managers
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We explore the balance between a manager’s tasks vs their relationships. We discuss the bias towards productivity that often overshadows the need for genuine interpersonal connections. Our guest Mike Hohnen, with extensive experience in management roles highlights how to manage emotional engagement for effective leadership, and tips to foster true …
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Venturing Boldly, with Priit Martin (Sales, Estonia, Entrepreneurship, Careers)
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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 th…
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Tips for Supporting Those Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Nicholas Westers
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In this episode, host and producer of The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast, Dr. Nicholas Westers, shares his own thoughts about what we should consider when supporting friends, families, clients, and patients who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). This marks the first solo episode of the podcast, and Dr. Westers offers ways for listeners to…
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Recruiter Tales - Derek Schlender and Trinity Taylor
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Derek Schlender, Partner and SBA Practice Lead, and Trinity Taylor, Partner and Recruiter with ThinkingAhead, share the skills they learned from working in the field of recruiting, and what they appreciate most about this unique and rewarding career path. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities…
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Amanda Bauer-Frisch, serial entrepreneur and the CEO of the Enduring Legacy Company, explains the idea behind her TED talk, and why simply participating, not necessarily winning or failing, is powerful. Hear Amanda's full interview in Episode 49 of Let's Talk Legacy.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: Facing Entrepreneurial Fears, with Christy Wright (Business, Sales, Persistence, Boutique)
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: Protect Your Time, with Christy Wright (Business, Time Management, Success, Author)
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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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.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Learn how to enjoy summer the smart way, including adopting the right work mentality, some basic tips for being safe in the sun, and even how to survive a beach weekend with co-workers. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Turning Loss to Legacy, with Amanda Bauer-Frisch
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Amanda Bauer-Frisch, serial entrepreneur and the CEO of the Enduring Legacy Company, talks about the grief and loss that shaped her first product, the importance of teaching kids about financial literacy, why the word "legacy" shows up in almost all of her businesses, and how she's helping to uplift not only her customers, but her employees as well…
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Crowd Surfing, with Cassie Petrey (Social Media, Music, Marketing, Business)
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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 …
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Episode 6 Review - Centricity in SaaS: Lesley Ronaldson Keeps the Customer First
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We recap strategies from Lesley Ronaldson (VP of Sales EMEA at Gong) on the importance of a customer-centric approach to digital transformation for your business, including her experiences and practical tips that you can use to understand customer needs for business success in the digital age.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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CLIP: Mastering Impact, Focus, Vision, Belief, Truth, and Time
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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 f…
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Stephanie welcomes Kay Linder, Partner with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit Leadership Search, covering ground including the many hats a true recruiter must wear, the importance of planting the seeds of confidence, trust, transparency, and collaboration, using your head, heart, and gut together, and what being "fearless" really means. Discover what sets …
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Garrett Neiman, serial nonprofit entrepreneur, activist, founding CEO of CollegeSpring, co-creator of Liberation Ventures, and Senior Fellow at Prosperity Now, explains the "7 generations principle" of leaving a legacy, adopted from the indigenous peoples of North America. Hear Garrett's full interview in Episode 48 of Let's Talk Legacy.…
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REMASTERED: Fascination, Persuasion and Captivation, with Sally Hogshead (Author, Speaker, Advertising, Success)
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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.…
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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…
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Stephanie Maas shares a heartfelt 4th of July message on what makes the holiday great, what makes America great, and why the perseverance of our nation and one of ThinkingAhead’s core principles are remarkably similar. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.…
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Overtime with Outland: Ron Alford, Episode 463
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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.…
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Garrett Neiman, serial nonprofit entrepreneur, activist, founding CEO of CollegeSpring, co-creator of Liberation Ventures, and Senior Fellow at Prosperity Now, walks listeners through the issues of race and wealth discussed in his book, "RICH WHITE MEN: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys’ Club and Transform America", including the relationship be…
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Possibility, Redefined, with Ron Alford (Leadership, Vision, Confidence, Focus, Running)
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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, di…
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