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The Action Catalyst

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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.

Episodes

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.

Mar 06, 20253 min

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 .

Mar 05, 20253 min

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...

Mar 04, 202531 minEp. 481

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.

Feb 27, 20254 min

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.

Feb 20, 20252 min

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.

Feb 19, 20252 min

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 exp...

Feb 18, 202522 minEp. 480

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

Feb 13, 20253 min

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.

Feb 12, 20254 min

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...

Feb 11, 202522 minEp. 479

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 se...

Feb 07, 202522 min

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.

Feb 06, 20253 min

"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 cre...

Feb 05, 20251 min

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 a...

Feb 04, 202529 minEp. 478

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 wi...

Jan 31, 202510 min

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.

Jan 30, 20254 min

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.

Jan 23, 20252 min

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 .

Jan 22, 20253 min

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...

Jan 21, 202533 minEp. 477

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.

Jan 16, 20256 min

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.

Jan 09, 20251 min

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 ...

Jan 07, 202528 minEp. 476

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.

Jan 02, 20252 min

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!

Jan 01, 20252 min

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!

Dec 30, 20241 min