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 abo...
Aug 24, 2021•9 min•Ep 357•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Aug 19, 2021•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Redefining Possible” , the game-changing guide to overcoming barriers and accomplishing your goals, is now available in audio form, on Audible.com . What would happen if you escaped the familiar grind of your day-to-day life and started living out your dreams for the future? Authors Ron Alford and Dustin Hillis, both record-breaking business coaches and sales leaders in their own right, lead you down a proven path to achieve maximum impact in your own life, and the lives of others, with simple ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 10, 2021•29 min•Ep 356•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Aug 03, 2021•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Jul 27, 2021•25 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Jul 20, 2021•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jul 13, 2021•27 min•Ep 354•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jul 04, 2021•13 min•Ep 353•Transcript available on Metacast 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 i...
Jun 29, 2021•28 min•Ep 352•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Jun 22, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jun 15, 2021•30 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
May 31, 2021•27 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast 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 tha...
May 26, 2021•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!...
May 21, 2021•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 s...
Feb 10, 2021•31 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Jan 27, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Jan 13, 2021•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Dec 30, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Dec 16, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast A New Record Holder! With 21,372 units sold door to door in just one summer, Emil Tsvetkov has taken the #1 salesperson spot in Southwestern Advantage . Emil highlights the tools, habits and principles that helped him achieve this harrowing feat. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage...
Dec 01, 2020•25 min•Ep 348•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage...
Nov 18, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage. Southwestern Advantage...
Nov 04, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Oct 21, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Oct 07, 2020•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Sep 23, 2020•31 min•Ep 347•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Education...
Sep 16, 2020•28 min•Ep 346•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 09, 2020•48 min•Ep 345•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 02, 2020•26 min•Ep 344•Transcript available on Metacast 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 bro...
Aug 19, 2020•24 min•Ep 343•Transcript available on Metacast