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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.
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Episodes

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.

Aug 23, 202220 minEp. 393

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.

Aug 18, 20222 min

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.

Aug 16, 202221 minEp. 392

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 ....

Aug 11, 202210 min

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.

Aug 09, 202218 minEp. 391

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.

Aug 04, 20225 min

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 brou...

Aug 02, 202222 min

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.

Jul 28, 20223 min

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.

Jul 26, 202220 minEp. 390

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.

Jul 21, 20224 min

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"....

Jul 19, 202227 minEp. 389

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.

Jul 12, 202223 minEp. 388

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.

Jul 07, 20224 min

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 y...

Jul 05, 202232 min

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.

Jun 30, 20224 min

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...

Jun 28, 202226 minEp. 387

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...

Jun 27, 202230 sec

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.

Jun 23, 20223 min

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.

Jun 21, 202221 minEp. 386
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