Derek Pankaew, co-founder of NFT investment software Mythia , covers the brave new world of NFTs in this masterclass about what the emergent technology is, how it has come a long way from its beginnings in the art world, and how it can revolutionize businesses both large and small, plus the roles of cryptocurrency and Discord in NFT trading. If you've ever been curious about investing in this newest trend, this is a MUST-listen episode....
Jun 07, 2022•22 min•Ep 384•Transcript available on Metacast Randall Kaplan , serial entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Sandee , explains how his app offers the most comprehensive database of beaches in every country, with over 90 different filters for amenities and attractions, the largest collection of beach photographs in the world, and more, plus shares his experiences seeing Suge Knight every night at a bagel shop, what he looks for when investing in companies, writing hundreds of personal letters to CEOs, and how persistence truly pays. Mentio...
May 31, 2022•24 min•Ep 383•Transcript available on Metacast Michael F. Schein , Founder & President of Microfame Media , and author of "The Hype Handbook” , explains how you can perfect your own presentation by embracing what you may view as your quirks and insecurities, using Andy Warhol as a pivotal example. Hear Michael’s full interview in Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst....
May 26, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael F. Schein , writer, speaker, Founder & President of Microfame Media , and author of "The Hype Handbook” , covers learning his marketing chops from his time in a punk rock band, the importance of taking side doors in your work, how to perfect your packaging by embracing your quirks and insecurities, starting a “secret society”, and tips on becoming your own “hype artist”....
May 17, 2022•20 min•Ep 382•Transcript available on Metacast Donna Orender , former President of the WNBA and Senior VP of the PGA Tour, and CEO of Generation W , explains how athletics breeds confidence, work ethic, and thinking on the fly, combating negativity in women’s sports, and changing the world one kindness at a time. Hear Donna’s full interview in Episode 381 of The Action Catalyst....
May 12, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this special episode, host Dan Moore is joined by Pavel Aleabov, a close associate from Action Catalyst parent company, Southwestern Family of Companies, with a strong personal connection to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. From a poor upbringing in his native Moldova, to great successes in athletics and business, to having to flee his home at the outbreak of the current war, he shares his unique experiences, and the determination, and will, of the people of Moldova. And for anyone wis...
May 10, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donna Orender , former President of the WNBA and Senior VP of the PGA Tour , and CEO of Generation W , shares why learning is a superpower, and curiosity won’t allow for complacency, how pandemic has defined the power of community, focusing on what’s possible, the way that incremental steps make exponential change, and what Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods can teach about work ethic....
May 03, 2022•25 min•Ep 381•Transcript available on Metacast Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey addresses the powerful impact of an inspired workforce, and how you don’t need charisma to be inspirational, plus internal vs. external motivation, and making company culture contagious. Hear Stephen’s full interview across Episodes 379 and 380 of The Action Catalyst.
Apr 28, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey is back, speaking on handling his father’s legacy, Command & Control vs Trust & Inspire leadership and why you don’t need charisma to be inspiring, plus navigating the gap between what being are capable of and what they deliver, and leadership lessons from Microsoft. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Apr 26, 2022•19 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. John Delony and Dustin Hillis dive into the challenges that shaped them as kids, and how despite overcoming them, the stories still shaped the men they would become. Be a fly on the wall for this behind-the-curtain look at the two highly successful thought leaders. Hear Dr. John’s full interview in Episode 378 of The Action Catalyst.
Apr 21, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey joins The Action Catalyst for the first of two great episodes, covering everything from being one of six generations of Stephen Coveys, root canals, being trapped in a blizzard, balancing margin with purpose, the most important mission for merging teams and companies, and how trust is a learnable competency. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Apr 19, 2022•22 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast David Novak , former CEO of Yum! Brands, leadership coach, and host of the “How Leaders Lead” podcast, describes how to identify what blocks your joy vs builds it, and how getting off on the right floor from the “mood elevator” can dramatically impact your decision making. Hear David’s full interview in Episode 377 of The Action Catalyst.
Apr 14, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. John Delony , bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show , talks about misconceptions around trauma & anxiety, including the way it compounds over time, creating a “bedrock of wellness”, not buying into the story the world tries to create for you, having hard conversations with your kids, always asking “what comes next”, and how to own your past to change your future. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. S...
Apr 12, 2022•26 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast Author, Hall of Fame speaker, and former National Speakers Association President Ron Karr explains the 3 key leadership strategies being put to work by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ongoing conflict with Russia and how they're just as relevant in the business world as in the geopolitical world, as well as how Zelenskyy embodies the "Velocity Mindset", his own experience growing and learning through tragedy, and more. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you ...
Apr 08, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Novak , former CEO of Yum! Brands , leadership coach, and host of the “How Leaders Lead” podcast , offers insight on being self-aware and “other-directed”, facing reality, the perils of “riding the mood elevator”, identifying what blocks your joy vs builds it, why gratitude opens you up for growth, and shares his new book “Take Charge of You”....
Apr 05, 2022•20 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast Author and retired Navy SEAL Marty Strong breaks down how to approach obstacles using a SEAL mindset, and how approaching change with humility can truly grant you a second chapter in your life. Hear Marty’s full interview in Episode 376 of The Action Catalyst.
Mar 29, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Briggs explains how workplaces, and individuals, innovate when they are given, for lack of a better word, playtime. Hear Mark’s full interview in Episode 375 of The Action Catalyst.
Mar 24, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Strong , author, retired Navy SEAL, and CEO of LGS Management Group, recounts the way he accidentally became a Navy SEAL, how he landed a job by mistakenly calling the company’s COO, and how to be professionally agile, deal with obstacles using a SEAL mentality, harness a healthy dose of paranoia, and the life-changing power of humility and apprenticeship.
Mar 22, 2022•23 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast Rick Maurer breaks down the 3 levels of resistance, which are also 3 levels of support: 1. I don’t get it, 2. I don’t like it, 3. I don’t like YOU. Hear Rick’s full interview in Episode 374 of The Action Catalyst.
Mar 18, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Briggs , author, consultant, and professor of leadership and change management, covers everything from chaos theory, to the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin, approaching times of change as playtime, upscaling everyone in your organization TODAY, creating small changes with big effects, and his latest book, " The Butterfly Impact "....
Mar 15, 2022•18 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast Author, speaker, consultant, and resistance expert Rick Maurer talks with host Dan Moore about identifying the 3 major levels of resistance and support, infusing energy into even the mundane, how learning jazz trombone changed his work mindset, the wisdom of Yogi Berra, and “seizing moments of possibility”.
Mar 08, 2022•23 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast Former CIA intelligence officer and founder of the Counterintelligence Institute , Peter Warmka, explains a new, under-reported threat; cybercriminals posing as executive recruiters and extracting sensitive information over a period of months or even years, after finding targets on professional social media and networking sites. Hear Peter’s full interview in Episode 373 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Instit...
Mar 03, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as we launch a brand new podcast, "Let's Talk Legacy", presented by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group ! In this roundtable discussion, we introduce you to the new podcast's host, Gary Michels, along with Ben Majeske, and hear about how the show will tackle questions like what does it mean to build and maintain a legacy, what tools and resources are available to help, and how to grow today, for a better tomorrow. Subscribe here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/letstalklegacy/ Learn more at L...
Mar 01, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter Warmka is a former CIA agent that specialized in social engineering and "human hacking", and now uses that knowledge to help businesses assess their vulnerability to foreign intelligence groups, criminals, and other threats. Peter discusses the biggest threats facing the nation as well as individuals and public & private companies of all sizes and how to protect yourself, and cover the next generation of targeted phishing known as “spear phishing”, deception campaigns & the role of...
Feb 22, 2022•27 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast Johnny Quinn , a professional speaker and former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers tells the story of getting trapped in a bathroom in Olympic village just ahead of competing with the USA bobsled team at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia!...
Feb 18, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actor, comedian, and entrepreneur Michael Stein shares advice ripped straight from the movies, about overcoming tough situations by answering empowering questions, creating a physical trigger to get yourself into a peak performance state, and reframing your life as a movie where the next act has yet to be written. Hear Michael’s full interview in Episode 372 of The Action Catalyst.
Feb 15, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you want your movie to win awards, consider casting Michael Stein in it! In addition to starring in Oscar winning and nominated films such as La La Land and Boogie Nights, Michael is also a successful entrepreneur, comedian, writer/director, and podcast host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast . Michael and host Dan Moore dive into how you can “direct the movie of your own life”, create a physical trigger for jumping into your peak mental state, and develop “unconscious competence”, ...
Feb 08, 2022•20 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast With the 2022 Olympic Games underway, we dug into The Action Catalyst archive for three guests who have represented Team USA on an Olympic level; Vince Poscente , who is now an in-demand speaker and expert on resiliency, explains how he used determination and innovation to rise to the ranks of an Olympic skier in just four short years, Johnny Quinn , a professional speaker and former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers tells the story of his unbelievable jou...
Feb 04, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coach Paul Assaiante shares how resilience is the most important trait of a successful teammate or individual, how you learn far more from losing than winning, and how the Dallas Cowboys found amazing player value by putting making “character” a measurable quality. Hear Coach Assaiante’s full interview in Episode 371 of The Action Catalyst.
Feb 01, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coach Paul Assaiante, a two-time Olympic Coach-of-the-Year, and the winningest coach in college sports history with 17 NCAA championship titles and the longest winning streak in college sports, talks with Action Catalyst host Dan Moore about empathy as a coach and a leader, measuring the character of a player and a person, how all sports are team sports, but they all start with the individual, and his friendship with world famous author Tom Wolfe and how it inspired his book, “Run to the Roar:&n...
Jan 25, 2022•26 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast 
