The H2 Leadership Podcast

On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with Michael Larson, Stay Forth's Director of Experiences about the power of experiences. Michael shares the intention behind our experiences, some beautiful moments from Stay Forth Experiences and where he believes leader gatherings are heading. Connect With Stay Forth Consider Coaching Right Side Up Community Upstream Campaign

On today's episode, we continue with part two of a great conversation with pastor Jonathan Wiggins. Aland and Jonathan talk about the dangers of isolation and encouragement for tired pastors. About Jonathan Jonathan Wiggins is the lead pastor of Rez.Church in Loveland, Colorado, whose mission is to reach unchurched people in the Northern Colorado area. In partnership with ARC, he led the century-old church to become a thriving multi-site model. In 2019, Jonathan launched a statewide initiative called Nothing Without God, which partners with and financially supports new church plants throughout Colorado. Through his website, he regularly contributes digital resources for leaders who are seeking to develop and deepen relationships in their families, friendships, and organizations. Jonathan is married to his high school sweetheart, Amy. They have four children, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson named Johnny. Connect with Jonathan Website Book Facebook Instagram Connect With Stay Forth Consider Coaching Right Side Up Community Upstream Campaign

In part one of this two part series, Alan interviews pastor Jonathan Wiggins about his story of hurt and how we can create safe places of trust in churches. At the end of the episode, Alan also interviews Brooke Hempell from Barna Group about trends we need to be paying attention to right now. About Jonathan Jonathan Wiggins is the lead pastor of Rez.Church in Loveland, Colorado, whose mission is to reach unchurched people in the Northern Colorado area. In partnership with ARC, he led the century-old church to become a thriving multi-site model. In 2019, Jonathan launched a statewide initiative called Nothing Without God, which partners with and financially supports new church plants throughout Colorado. Through his website, he regularly contributes digital resources for leaders who are seeking to develop and deepen relationships in their families, friendships, and organizations. Jonathan is married to his high school sweetheart, Amy. They have four children, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson named Johnny. Connect with Jonathan Website Book Facebook Instagram Connect with Barna Barna Group Connect With Stay Forth Consider Coaching Right Side Up Community Upstream Campaign

Technology is great...until it isn't. We live in an age where everything is seemingly right at our fingertips...well almost. On today's episode, Alan gives a few simple questions to ask when you're out in creation. Podcasts, audiobooks and music are all great but sometimes it's nice to disconnect from them and just take it all in. Take these questions to heart and then apply them the next time you venture out into creation for that walk you've been thinking about. Take your next right step Right side up community Explore coaching

On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with Chelsea Hill, one of our Stay Forth coaches and experience curators. Chelsea, comes on the podcast to discuss why experiences matter and to share about the recent Rocky Mountain Renewal experience Stay Forth hosted. About Chelsea Chelsea guides people as they navigate seasons of Transition and pursue Purpose in their life. With several personal guided transitions under her belt, Chelsea has found a deep passion in helping people rediscover their Belovedness and Purpose. As Frederick Bueschner would say, “The place where God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s deepest hunger.” Chelsea will help you discover your deep gladness and equip you with the necessary tools to discover the boundaries and disciplines you need to help you thrive. Connect with Chelsea Instagram Take your next right step Right side up community Explore coaching

On tody's episode, Alan leads you through a fun podcast experience of his experience with the Savannah Bananas baseball team giving behind-the-scenes looks and a peek into the electric culture of this amazing organization. Take your next right step. Right side up community Explore coaching

On today's episode, Alan comes in live from the sacred tradition of exploring a different mid-major city every year and why experiences are crucial. This a fun conversation that we encourage you to take time to really enjoy. Take your next right step. Right side up community Explore coaching

On todays episode, Alan interviews two coaching clients about the power of experiences, how they help, and why we need them right now from a remote lake in the wilderness. What experiences do you need right now to replenish your soul? Sit with this episode today and really listen to what these leaders have to say. You may just find your next right step in their words. Take your next right step. Right side up community Explore coaching

Rest. You don't rest enough. Rest isn't necessarily sleep either. When was the last time you slowed down to enough to recharge and replenish so that you aren't managing a low to mid grade fever of exhaustion? There's a solution. On today's episode, Alan shares practical questions and tools to recover from exhaustion and replenish this summer. Take your next right step. Right side up community Explore coaching

On todays episode, Alan interviews writer and editor Edward Grinnan about his story, writing, criticism and managing creatives. About Edward Edward Grinnan is Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Guideposts Publications. Edward lives in New York City with two blondes—his wife, Julee, and Golden Retriever, Gracie, who has been featured in his blog and popular videos. Edward loves cycling, hiking with Gracie at his house in the Berkshire Hills and Wolverines that hail from Michigan. If you’re looking for more inspiring stories, pick up a copy of Edward’s new book about the dogs who changed his life, Always By My Side: Life Lessons from Millie and All the Dogs I’ve Loved . Also, check out his first book, The Promise of Hope: How True Stories of Hope and Inspiration Saved My Life and How They Can Transform Yours. Connect with Edward Website Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Explore Coaching

In this episode Alan chats with a coaching client who has had his life changed through coaching. They throw back the curtain behind his life change and tells us more about how coaching changed his life. Connect with us Right Side Up Community Upstream Campaign Explore Coaching

In this episode Alan talks to another leadership coach and consultant about why knowing what drives and drains you is crucial About Chris Chris Coultas serves as Vice President, Product Innovation, at Leadership Worth Following, LLC. In this capacity, Chris focuses heavily on data management and infrastructure, process improvement, predictive talent analytics, new product development, and cutting-edge research in the fields of leadership, assessment, development, coaching, and talent management. Much of his research focuses on the intersection of values, cognition, teamwork, and leadership. Most recently, he has led a firm-wide initiative to develop a proprietary tool for assessing drivers, motives, and values in leadership. Since joining LWF, Chris has built an expanding team of researchers and analysts and has overseen key hires in these areas. Additionally, he is responsible for developing and leveraging our Science Advisory Board for key insights, wisdom, and guidance. In his role as a consultant, Chris conducts remote and in-person leadership assessments at a variety of organizational levels, ranging from manager to executive, in a variety of industries (e.g., Manufacturing, Retail, Financial Services). He leverages tools such as 360-degree feedback, client interviews, assessment centers, and psychometrics to provide data-driven insights into leaders’ strengths, opportunities, motivators, and blind spots. Additionally, Chris has designed and delivered several workshops that incorporate recent research into the role that leadership values have on outcomes such as personal brand, engagement, customer service, collaboration, and organizational culture. Connect with Chris Driven Not Drained Twitter Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Explore Coaching

In today's episode we conclude part 2 of a conversation Alan had with author, digital marketer and coach Kelsey Chapman about the joys and challenges of leading as a female. We talk about some crucial topics here that you don't want to miss About Kelsey Hi, I’m Kelsey! When I first launched my own brand in 2015, I felt all the overwhelming feelings, too. It was scary to take such a huge leap and commit to showing up for a dream I didn’t know would pan out. Mentorship is what pushed me to RISE UP. Over the first few years of business (and even now!) I leaned on the shoulders of incredible mentors who took me under their wing and taught me how to make the jump from dreamer to doer. I needed their expert wisdom to shift old perspectives, discover the next right steps that would help me execute my vision, and stay hopeful throughout the journey. Because this entrepreneurship thing is a journey, amiright? My mentors helped shape my character so I could become the CEO and leader I am today. I want to pay it forward and be that cheerleader for you, too… because I believe YOU can turn your wildest dreams into REALITY. Connect with Kelsey Website Book Instagram Facebook Podcast Take your next right step Help Leaders Avoid Burnout Right Side Up Community

The pursuit of health is an ongoing journey where every finish line is just another starting line in disguise. What happens when you experience a season of un-health? how do you find your way back to health? In this episode and part 1 of a two part series, Alan interviews digital marketer, author, and coach Kelsey Chapman about her story, her road back to health, and the community that shaped her. About Kelsey Hi, I’m Kelsey! When I first launched my own brand in 2015, I felt all the overwhelming feelings, too. It was scary to take such a huge leap and commit to showing up for a dream I didn’t know would pan out. Mentorship is what pushed me to RISE UP. Over the first few years of business (and even now!) I leaned on the shoulders of incredible mentors who took me under their wing and taught me how to make the jump from dreamer to doer. I needed their expert wisdom to shift old perspectives, discover the next right steps that would help me execute my vision, and stay hopeful throughout the journey. Because this entrepreneurship thing is a journey, amiright? My mentors helped shape my character so I could become the CEO and leader I am today. I want to pay it forward and be that cheerleader for you, too… because I believe YOU can turn your wildest dreams into REALITY. Connect with Kelsey Website Book Instagram Facebook Podcast Take your next right step Help Leaders Avoid Burnout Right Side Up Community

In this episode Alan interviews world class Executive Coach Daniel Harkavy on making good decisions, staying healthy and tension points leaders are wrestling with in this season. What's tension point you're wrestling with in your leadership? About Daniel Over the past 25 years, Daniel Harkavy has coached thousands of business leaders to peak levels of performance, efficacy and fulfillment. In 1996, he harnessed his passion for coaching teams and leaders and founded Building Champions Inc., where he serves as CEO and Executive Coach. Today the company has nearly fifty employees, with a team of twenty executive and leadership coaches who provide guidance to thousands of clients and organizations. Some of the clients include Bank of America, Chick-fil-A, Daimler, Nike, MetLife, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Infineum (an ExxonMobil and Shell company), US Bank, Dale Carnegie Training, JPMorgan Chase, Keller Williams, Mary Kay, Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, Thomas Nelson, Wells Fargo, Century 21 and many others. In 2016, Daniel coauthored with friend and former client Michael Hyatt the bestselling book "Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want." In this book, Daniel shared another Building Champions coaching framework designed to help leaders to best lead themselves so they can make the greatest impact at home and at work. In 2007, Daniel authored "Becoming a Coaching Leader: The Proven Strategy for Building Your Own Team of Champions" (Nelson). Drawing upon years of experience, Daniel offered leaders a coaching system to more effectively develop teams and achieve lasting results. Daniel delivers one-on-one executive coaching sessions, executive retreats, speaking engagements and custom on-site experiences for business leaders and teams around the world all with a focus on helping his clients to improve their performance and results in business and life. Daniel lives just outside Portland, Oregon, where he and his wife and family enjoy a little space for gardening and play. Daniel actively serves his community as a member of non-profit boards and mentor to those seeking his guidance. His other passions include surfing, snowboarding and hanging out with his family. Connect with Daniel: Website: BuildingChampions.com Podcast: https://apple.co/2lXh4vf LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danielharkavy/ Book Take your next right step Consider Coaching Right Side Up Community

At Stay Forth Designs we call ourselves mountain guides for the leadership journey. We're not in the leadership business, we're in the freedom business. We help people take next right steps toward health and impact. On today's episode, Alan has a series of surprise conversations with a few coaching clients and they hash out what they're learning. Let's connect Pursue Coaching Right Side Up Community UpStream Campaign

Guess what? The Right Side Up Leadership Podcast is officially 200 episodes old!!!!! In this episode Jonathan and Alan celebrate the 200th episode by looking back to some highlights of the podcast and from Stay Forth's journey and look ahead to what's coming in the future Let's connect! Right Side Up Community UpStream Campaign

On todays episode, Alan interviews the founder and current leader of the Enneagram Prison Project about how the Enneagram his helpful to leadership and marriage and how they had to adapt when prisons were closed. About the Enneagram Prison Project The Enneagram Prison Project is on a mission to understand why we do what we do, using the Enneagram to inspire transformation on both sides of the bars through self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-compassion; we do the work together. Learn more Connect with the Enneagram Prison Project Website Facebook YouTube Take your next right step Considering a sabbatical? Check out this FREE webinar Gain access to leadership support and FREE weekly coaching Join the UpStream Campaign

On today's episode, Alan talks with career liberator Aaron McHugh about his journey to his work becoming meaningful and aligned to who he is and how you can take steps toward that also About Aaron Aaron McHugh is a writer, blogger, podcaster, and career liberator. He is mastering the art of living a sustainable work-life balance that includes rhythms of play constantly woven in. From Aaron, I want to help you restore balance and discover your path to a well-lived life. I write and speak on how to make adjustments to your thinking, your beliefs and your habits. The rewards are experiencing more joy, adventure and connection. In Work, I have covered the spectrum from ringing in the Opening Day trading bell at the London Stock Exchange to humble beginnings of selling office supplies door-to-door. My experience in sales and marketing, brand development, broadcast media, and technology startups prepared me to launch my own Work Life Play podcast and blog in 2010. I'm a graduate of Baylor University. In Life, my wife Leith and I are celebrating 22 years of marriage. We have three children and live in the Colorado Springs area. My family and marriage have survived the death of our daughter Hadley in 2011. Despite our losses, we are moving from surviving to thriving. In Play, I am an adventurer. I'm an Ironman triathlete, mountaineer, and learning to surf, sea kayak, and long board. In the Colorado winters, I get to snowboard with my daughter. I recently accomplished a Life List dream of mountain biking the entire five hundred-mile Colorado Trail from Durango to Denver. Connect with Aaron Book: Fire Your Boss Podcast: Work Life Play Website: www.aaronmchugh.com Social media: @aarondmchugh.

On today's episode, Alan talks with pro snowboarder, surfer and motocross athlete Kiana Clay about tragedy, family, adrenaline and how Jesus holds it all together amidst the pain. About Kiana Southern California native, Kiana Clay, has always had the need for speed since she can remember. From the time she could walk, she's always wanted to go fast. Whether it was on her skateboard, snowboard, scooter, bicycle, or roller blades, you'd find Kiana zooming around somewhere. At the age of 7, her father, Roger Clay, purchased her first motorcycle which was a PW80. She rode it in trails, tracks, and in her front yard. The first time she rode, she was hooked. By the age 11, she was competing nation wide on her KX and YZ85. Little did she know, that the sport she loved would make her disabled. On November 18, 2006, Kiana was racing at Freestone County Raceway in Wortham Texas. As it had rained the day before, the track was muddy and deep. It was during practice when she crashed on the back side of the finish line jump from her back tire sliding out and got landed on by another rider that was right behind her. The front part of the other riders bike landed right on her neck, which severed her nerves with a complex neck injury called brachial plexus. As she woke from being knocked out for about 4 minutes, she noticed that she could not move her arm whatsoever. After being sent to 3 different hospitals, she finally received her diagnoses which was full paralysis in her dominant right arm. About a month after her racing accident, her and her father got in a car wreck and flipped multiple times in their truck from a drunk driver. Because of that wreck, she lost all chances of her getting her arm back. Today, Kiana has fully adapted to the one handed lifestyle. She's learned how to write and draw again, as well as play Xbox with her feet, put her hair up with a doorknob, and live everyday life as normal as anyone else would. After being off of the bike for 7 years, she started riding again in fall of 2013 and started competing just 3 months after being back on the bike. In 2015, she also got accepted to be on the Adaptive Action Sports Team for snowboarding where she is currently training to make the USA team for the Paralympics for 2022 in Beijing. She will be the first female upper limb competitor and will create a category for other future upper limb females. Kiana was also the first female to compete in the Moto Sport Adaptive Championship Series for motocross where she placed a 3rd overall in the upper limb category against men. When the weather is warm, you will find Kiana wake surfing at your local lake, or training with the ISA in Newport CA where she will be competing in the adaptive world circuit. She also does motivational speaking and mentoring at her church, tracks, schools, as well as some major companies. She's very positive about her injury and is actually grateful she is disabled. She stated, "I wouldn't want my life any other way. I'm grateful for what my disability has shown me and has taught me. I wouldn't be who I am today without it. It's really humbled me to be grateful and thankful for the little things". Connect with Kiana Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Take your next right step. Right Side Up Community Join the Upstream Campaign

On today's episode, Alan talks to his brother, J.R. Briggs, about his new timely book about bringing healing to our broken world in Jesus' name. They talk about scripture and practicalities of actually doing this About J.R. Dr. J.R. Briggs possesses four passions: Following Jesus, equipping and investing in hungry kingdom leaders, growing fruit on other people's trees, and creating good kingdom mischief. In short, his calling is to partner with people who are called to follow Jesus while they lead others. In 2011 he started Kairos Partnerships, an organization committed to serving hungry kingdom leaders through leadership coaching, consulting, speaking, teaching, equipping and writing. For more than 15 years, J.R. served in pastoral roles in mega-churches, church plants and house church networks. Since starting Kairos Partnerships, he has served and invested in pastors and kingdom leaders in over 40 denominations throughout North America. In addition to pastors and church planters, he has also invested in a wide variety of leaders, including business owners, U.S. Olympic athletes, university administrators, athletic directors, coaches, and attorneys. He is affiliate faculty member in practical theology at Missio Seminary and guest instructor at Friends University in the Masters of Arts in Spiritual Formation program. He has guest lectured, taught and spoken at over a dozen colleges, universities, and seminaries around the U.S. He also serves as the Director of Leadership & Congregational Formation for The Ecclesia Network (www.ecclesianet.org) and as a National Trainer & Strategist for Fresh Expressions U.S. (www.freshexpressionsus.org) In addition to writing, co-writing, or contributing to several books on a wide variety of topics, he has also published articles in Christianity Today, Huffington Post, Preaching Today, American Bible Society, N.T. Wright Online, Missio Alliance, and Relevant Magazine. He co-hosts the Monday Morning Pastor podcast and posts the Resilient Leaders podcast. J.R. and his wife Megan have been married for over 19 years and have two sons, Carter and Bennett. They live in Lansdale, PA in the greater Philadelphia area Get J.R.'s Book Feeling Overwhelmed? Join the Right Side Up Community Come Upstream With Us Attend an experience

Alan talks with entrepreneur and thought leader Megan Hyatt Miller about her story, being Michael Hyatt's daughter and the challenges and advantages of leading as a female in the workplace About Megan Hyatt Miller Megan Hyatt Miller is the president and chief executive officer of Michael Hyatt & Company. Cohost of the popular business podcast Lead to Win, she is also Michael's oldest daughter. As the architect of Michael Hyatt & Company's standout culture, she is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life, while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers. Under her leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company was named as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for 2020, which ranks the top companies in America for their employee engagement. When she's not taking the company to new heights, she's fully present at home with her husband and five kids in Franklin, Tennessee. Follow Megan Book Instagram Facebook Twitter Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Upstream Campaign

In this two part interview Alan talks with Faith Cho; church planter, speaker, CEO and mom of four about leading as a young mom, processing Asian hate and not quitting when hope is leaking. About Faith Faith has been in the ministry since she was 19-years-old and continues to have a burning passion to serve as a voice to the voiceless. Currently, she is a pastor, a pastor’s wife, a CEO of a non-profit organization, and a church planter. In addition, she is a writer, a missionary, and an itinerant speaker. Faith is the founder of The Honor Summit, a nonprofit organization that is driven to refresh and empower Christian women all around the world. Alongside her husband, Pastor David Cho, she is also the co-pastor of The Presence Church, which is a new church plant. Her most precious role, however, is being a mom to her 4 children— Moriah, Elias, River and Adalynn. Connect with Faith Website Instagram Facebook Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Up Stream Campaign

In this two part interview Alan talks with Faith Cho; church planter, speaker, CEO and mom of four about leading as a young mom, processing Asian hate and not quitting when hope is leaking. About Faith Faith has been in the ministry since she was 19-years-old and continues to have a burning passion to serve as a voice to the voiceless. Currently, she is a pastor, a pastor’s wife, a CEO of a non-profit organization, and a church planter. In addition, she is a writer, a missionary, and an itinerant speaker. Faith is the founder of The Honor Summit, a nonprofit organization that is driven to refresh and empower Christian women all around the world. Alongside her husband, Pastor David Cho, she is also the co-pastor of The Presence Church, which is a new church plant. Her most precious role, however, is being a mom to her 4 children— Moriah, Elias, River and Adalynn. Connect with Faith Website Instagram Facebook Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Up Stream Campaign

We've been talking about productivity and focus recently and we want to continue in that vein today. Over on our Instagram account we recently ran a poll which asked you whether or not your current pace was sustainable and would it lead to health or unhealth? 67 percent of you answered "yes" and 33 percent of you answered "no". A great way to gauge your sustainability is to zoom out and look at your week to see how it's structured. Unsure of how to do that? On today's episode, Alan is going to walk you through a framework he uses to build out the ideal week. It's simple, practical, and if implemented, you'll be able to take next steps toward a healthy sustainable pace to your life and leadership. Take your next right step Right Side Up Community UpStream Campaign

On today's episode, Alan sits down with Pastors participating in the Phoenix Fill Up to unpack their time together and share why experiences matter. Take your next right step Explore an Experience Join the Right Side Up Community Move upstream with us to help more leaders

It's no secret that leadership is hard. The challenges and questions associated with leading well are wide ranging. For example, how do you lead a team or organization that you didn't start? On today's episode, Alan talks with consultant and writer Tyler Reagin about how to navigate the challenges of leading a team or organization you didn't start About Tyler Tyler Reagin is an author the founder and CEO of The Life Giving Company. He was the President of Catalyst, a leadership development organization that exists to unify and equip leaders who love the Church through resources and experiential events. Prior to leading the charge at Catalyst, Tyler served for seven years under the leadership of Andy Stanley as the Service Programming Director of Browns Bridge Community Church (a campus of North Point Ministries). Whether you are leading a team of 2 or 200 there is much to be gleaned from this episode. Connect with Tyler The Life Giving Leader Facebook Instagram tylerreagin.com The Life Giving Company Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Come Upstream with us to help leaders

Very few leaders have a filter for saying YES and NO. On today's episode, Alan shares the process he walks people through in determining whether to say yes or no to a new opportunity. Spend some time developing your filter ahead of time, before you’re feeling the emotion of the moment pulling on you. Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Join the Upstream Campaign

On today's episode, Alan talks with writer, leader and mom Sarah Zylstra about the challenges of living our faith out among the beauty of the story we were destined for and the brokenness of our world today About Sarah Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra is senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition. Before that, she wrote for Christianity Today, homeschooled her children, freelanced for a local daily paper, and taught at Trinity Christian College. She earned a BA in English and communication from Dordt University and an MSJ from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She lives with her husband and two sons in the suburbs of Chicago. Connect with Sarah Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age Twitter: @sarahezylstra TGC Take your next right step Join the Upstream Campaign Right Side Up Community

On today's episode, Alan talks with writer, leader and mom Bailey Hurley about her passion for community and explores some ways to cultivate healthy culture. About Bailey Bailey lives in Denver with her husband, Tim, and their two children, Hunter and Liv. As a family, thy share a passion for welcoming people into the folds of godly community—especially Hunter who likes to have “all the peoples” over all the time. Bailey earned her M.A. in Leadership from Denver Seminary and uses her education to build a meaningful home and ministry that impacts how we daily lead our communities. Connect with Bailey Website Instagram: @baileythurley Take your next right step Explore the upstream campaign Explore the Right Side Up Community

On today's episode, Alan has a conversation with leadership coach, author, and speaker about the importance of creating a healthy culture. This talk originally aired on our Healthy Leaders Summit. About Jenni Jenni Catron is a leadership coach, author and speaker. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, seeking to help others develop their leadership gifts and lead confidently in the different spheres of influence God has granted them. As Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, she consults organizations on leadership, team culture and organizational health. Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. She loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis and hiking with her husband. Connect with Jenni Social media at @jennicatron www.get4sight.com. Take your next right step Upstream Campaign Right Side Up Community

There is a massive gap in kindness right now. We forget how powerful our words are. Sticks and stones can break your bones, and words do actually hurt you. Words can go where sticks and stones cant- to your heart. On today's episode we're featuring Alan's talk with pastor and author Ashlee Eiland about leading with kindness in a brutally unkind culture. About Ashlee Ashlee is a leader, pastor, writer, and Bible teacher who exists to join God in His redemptive work here on Earth. Her work has one purpose: to help humanity build bridges back to the Truth of who God is and between one other in redemptive, healing relationship. Her passion for Scripture, family, writing, elevating women in the Church, and the holy journey of adoption are core to who she is. Ashlee serves as Formation & Preaching Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids. She and her husband, Delwin, have three kids, Brooklyn, Myles, and Journey. Connect with Ashlee Books Website Instagram Twitter More from Stay Forth Designs Upstream Campaign Right Side Up Community

On today's episode, Alan talks to high-powered entrepreneur, mom and author Emily Ley about the joys and challenges of being a female leader and entrepreneur, how burnout shaped her and how she would make The Rock cry. About Emily Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified® - a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, and Good Housekeeping. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as Small Business of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Studer Community Institute. Emily and her team collaborated with AT-A-GLANCE® to create gift and planning collections carried in Office Depot, Staples, and Target. Emily is the author of national bestselling books, Grace, Not perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, and When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good. Now as an author, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three, Emily lives in Pensacola, Florida with her husband, Bryan, and their son Brady, and twins Tyler and Caroline. Connect with Emily Books Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Take your next right step Help scholarship at-risk leaders Join the Right Side Up Community on Facebook

A lot has changed with how we work in the last year and the landscape looks a lot different for a lot of people. On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with Tricia Sciortino from Belay Solutions about all things de-centralized and how to navigate the remote world. About Tricia Born and raised in Long Island, Tricia attended the University of Hartford where she obtained a degree in Business Administration and Management. For ten years, she passionately served as a District Manager for the retail chain Pacific Sunwear, however, when her first child was born, Tricia, like many other women, found herself struggling to balance her high profile career with her new role as a mom. Seeking a more balanced life, Tricia relocated to Charlotte, NC, and scored a job working remotely supporting an executive in Atlanta, Bryan Miles. Their long-distance arrangement was so successful that when Bryan and his wife, Shannon, were looking for a way out of the corporate grind themselves and began contemplating some sort of entrepreneurial venture, Bryan had an epiphany: “If the virtual assistant thing works for Tricia and me, why can’t it work for everyone?” In 2010, after much prayer and due diligence, Bryan and Shannon gave notice to their successful jobs to start a company that would help professionals get administrative support in an incremental way that could scale with their needs. Tricia was brought on board as BELAY’s very first employee and became instrumental in helping Bryan and Shannon cast their vision of creating a new industry in staffing. Tricia quickly worked her way up the virtual corporate ladder, serving as Director, Vice President, President, and COO. In 2020, Tricia was named CEO of BELAY. She is grateful for the opportunity to live out her “third option” every day as a hands-on mom to her two daughters and stepson while leading a vibrant organization that has become known for excellence and a willingness to serve. Connect with Tricia: Instagram: @triciamsciortino, @belay_solutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciasciortino/ Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Help scholarship at-risk leaders

On today's episode, Alan is joined by Amy Downs. Amy is an Oklahoma City Bombing Survivor, Credit Union CEO and Motivational Speaker. Alan and Amy have a powerful conversation and Amy shares her incredible story of what the Oklahoma City Bombing was like firsthand and how her life changed from that moment on. About Amy Amy Downs was one of the last survivors to be pulled from the rubble of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing in which a total of 168 people were killed including 18 of her 33 co-workers. While buried alive and waiting to die, she realized she had never really lived. Once freed from the rubble, Downs promised God she would never live her life the same. She began her career as a teller 32 years ago working for Federal Employees Credit Union located in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. At the time of the bombing, Downs was a credit card loan officer who flunked out of college and weighed more than 350 pounds. In the coming years, she’d not only lose 200 pounds, but become a triathlete—and even compete in an Ironman Triathlon. She’d not only go back to school, but she’d graduate with a Masters of Business Administration. She’d not only get promoted by Federal Employees Credit Union (who would soon change their name to Allegiance Credit Union) but she eventually became its CEO—an award winning CEO, no less. She didn’t just fulfill her promise, she literally ran laps around it. For nearly twenty years, Amy has been an inspirational subject in national and local media for her survival of the Alfred P. Murrah Building bombing, the deadliest domestic terror attack in our nation’s history. Amy now shares a message more powerful than her survival: her transformation in the aftermath. Her inspirational story of triumphant transformation through evil is a keynote message that will leave the audience feeling inspired and open to growth. Connect with Amy Website Facebook LinkedIn Take your next right step Help Scholarship At-Risk Leaders Join the Right Side Up Community...It's FREE

On todays episode, Alan talks with medical doctor, mom of four and leader of the Brave Enough Community Sasha Shilcutt about her burnout story, resilience and the joys and challenges of leading as a female About Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Dr. Sasha Shillcutt. is a physician, gender equity researcher, speaker, author, wife, mom of four amazing kids, and Founder/CEO of Brave Enough. Through her book, talks, courses, membership site, and in-person events, she has inspired tens of thousands of women to believe in themselves and their innate value. She has taught women to take control of their time, and in doing so, take back control of their life. Having published over 50 peer-reviewed articles (including ones in JAMA & the NEJM), and as a TedX Speaker, her greatest passion is empowering and encouraging women to be #braveenough in their professional and personal lives. Leadership and lipstick are not mutually exclusive! Connect with Dr. Shillcutt Brave Enough Twitter Book Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Help scholarship at-risk leaders with coaching

Leadership is challenging and not everyone faces the same challenges when it comes to navigating the leadership journey. On today's episode, Alan talks with three of our Stay Forth team about these joys and challenges and how they each navigate the challenging leadership landscape. Connect with our team. We are crazy about helping leaders and teams get healthy and reach more impact. We want to help you, your team and your organization become who God designed you to be. We are coaches, consultants, trainers and content designers. We create practical content, processes, and tools to help leaders thrive. We coach leaders through the twists and turns of the leadership journey. We help teams become more effective through consulting and training. We join teams via video calls, but we love speaking to groups, meeting with teams and sharing meals with leaders in their context. Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Explore coaching Support at-risk leaders

Each one of us has some idea or dream that we long to make a reality but sadly many of us never pursue them. There are many reasons, but chief among them is often something like this "I don't have support, or a way to get it off the ground. No one knows me." Some of the greatest creatives and innovators of our time started with nothing more than a dream, garage, and some pocket lint yet they were able to bring their creative dreams to life. But where do you go as a Kingdom Creative? Alan talks with Casey Casamento, founder of the new crowdsourcing platform Storehouse about huge online opportunities and how our missionary heart and business mind must intersect About Casey Hi! My name is Casey Casamento, and I’m the founder of Storehouse. I am so excited that you have found your way to the Storehouse community! We really believe that God is building a community of Kingdom creatives and influencers to pursue their creative callings while bringing beauty and truth to our dark and confused world. I grew up in Wichita, Kansas and have heard too many Wizard of Oz comments over the years. For the record, I have endured a tornado once. I am living my dream being married to my high school sweetheart, Amy. But that almost didn’t happen. Our story is filled with twists and turns, and includes God miraculously moving to bring us back together. We’ll share that with you another time. We’re called Mom and Dad to four human beings that bring incredible joy to our lives. A few other random thoughts about me. I believe futbol is the real football. I could eat Mexican food every day. I have a Ph.D. but sometimes forget that I do. I have traveled to six countries on three different continents and am deeply curious about others’ cultures. I scream “Rock Chalk” during college basketball season and can’t believe that I witnessed the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Superbowl. About StoreHouse We love inspiring people to courageously create, communicate and cultivate for greater Kingdom impact. Our platform enables new revenue streams for Kingdom creators to achieve greater Kingdom impact. Connect with StoreHouse Facebook Instagram Website Take your next right step Scholarship an at-risk leader Right Side Up Community

Sometimes you just need to laugh a little. On todays episode, Alan chats with YouTuber Chaz Smith about his faith, what he's learning, how he handles criticism and how he would defeat Terry Crews. About Chaz Chaz Smith is an entertainer who loves the Lord and has used his platforms on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik-Tok. You may have seen him from his mispronunciation videos. While he is known for his funny viral videos he’s currently focusing on making music, live streaming on Twitch, AND his most recent project, his podcast called Simply Put With Chaz Smith. Leadership is hard and it's easy to get so focused on tasks at hand that we forget that leadership is actually fun and in spite of the hardships there is joy. Enjoy today's episode, laugh a little, and be inspired with the practical information shared in this conversation. Connect with Chaz https://www.instagram.com/chazsmith https://www.tiktok.com/@chazsmith https://twitter.com/simplyputchaz https://www.facebook.com/SimplyPutChaz Take your next right step. Right Side Up Community Help someone receive coaching

Time for a reality check. WHO you are matters more than WHAT you do. That may be tough to hear, but it's the healthy truth. It's easy to get caught up in the things we do and allow them to become our identity. What we do matters but who we are is matters way more. On today's episode, Alan gets very practical as he unpacks and explains why who we are matters more than anything else. Take your next right step Help us help leaders get healthy Join the Right Side Up Community

We have a powerful episode for you today. Now, we don't toss the word hero around lightly but today we have the honor of sitting down with a truly incredible human being, a hero with an incredible story. On Today's episode, Alan sits down with real life hero Charles Mully, the Hero in the documentary, Mully, about the amazing story of his life and his journey from an abandoned street kid in Kenya to prominence and prosperity, and to caring for thousands of abandoned children by starting the Mully Childrens Family. Whatever you do today, spend 30 minutes with this episode and share it with others. About Charles Mully Charles Mulli was the firstborn son of a poverty-stricken Kenyan family of ten children. By age 6 he was abandoned by his parents to live on the streets for the next 12 years. Through diligence, hard work, and faith, Charles rose to become a very successful businessman. He, his wife Esther, and their eight children lived very comfortably as Charles became a multi-millionaire. In 1986, Charles began to hear a call on his life to care for the thousands of abandoned children he encountered on the streets of Kenya, especially as he remembered his own struggles there as a child. In 1989, Charles and Esther began to take street orphans and vulnerable children into their home to be raised alongside their own biological children. Those numbers grew so that over the last 30 years, the Mully Family has given their entire lives and considerable fortune to rescue, adopt, house, feed, clothe, and educate well over 13,000 Kenyan orphans who have graduated from the program as well as an additional 3,500 in the program currently. Additionally, Mully Children’s Family (MCF) is the #1 employer, the sole source of clean water, and the main source of healthcare for the Ndalani and Kithimani Divisions in the Yatta District in which MCF resides. They have provided free education and a daily lunch for over 1,000 children in five other locations. During the 2007 post-election violence, MCF provided daily hot food for over 7,000 children in the camp and food rations for 20,000 displaced persons at the Eldoret IDP Camp as well as education for the children there. Connect with Charles Mully Website Mully Movie Mully Childerens Family Facebook Twitter Take Your next Right Step Explore Coaching Leadership Support

Something we say at Stay Forth Designs is that the abundant life isn't a unicorn. It is possible to live an abundant life and it's made possible by pursing health before impact. When we find health we naturally find happiness and begin to live out of abundance instead of scarcity. But what is happiness? On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with Pastor, Author, and O.G podcast guest Daniel Fusco about his new book Crazy Happy: Nine Surprising Ways to Live the Truly Beautiful Life and how Daniel would beat The Rock in a fight. About Daniel Daniel Fusco is an author, a church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. His radio program, Jesus Is Real Radio, is broadcast across the country, and his TV show, Real with Daniel Fusco, airs weekly on the Hillsong Channel. He’s written articles for CBN, Preaching Today, Relevant, and USA Today, and is a regular contributor to Roma Downey’s LightWorkers. Daniel and his wife, Lynn, have three children and live in southwest Washington. Connect with Daniel www.danielfusco.com www.facebook.com/danielfusco Take your next right step Explore Coaching Right Side Up Community

No matter what space you find yourself leading (business or otherwise), what you do is no longer enough to reach people. The landscape is quickly changing as people want more experiential and relational connections when it comes to how they interact with organizations. So how do you lead in the experience economy? On today's episode, Alan and Joe Pine, co author of The Experience Economy talk about why experiences are key to engaging people and why goods and services are no longer enough. About Joe Pine Co-author of The Experience Economy, Joseph Pine II is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups alike. In 2020 Mr. Pine and his partner James H. Gilmore re-released in hardcover The Experience Economy: Competing for Customer Time, Attention, and Money featuring an all-new Preview to their best-selling 1999 book The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage. The book demonstrates how goods and services are no longer enough; what companies must offer today are experiences – memorable events that engage each customer in an inherently personal way. It further shows that in today’s Experience Economy companies now compete against the world for the time, attention, and money of individual customers. The Experience Economy has been published in fifteen languages and was named one of the 100 best business books of all time by 800ceoread (now Porchlight). Mr. Pine also co-wrote Infinite Possibility: Creating Customer Value on the Digital Frontier with Kim Korn, Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want with Mr. Gilmore in 2007, and in 1993 published his first book, the award-winning Mass Customization: The New Frontier in Business Competition. Each book details Mr. Pine's breakthrough thinking as he has accurately charted many structural shifts -- from individualizing goods to today’s focus on customer experiences and many other changes in the economy and consumer sensibility. The economic competitive reality of the future is fast-paced change. Mr. Pine helps clients design strategies to leverage these new economic opportunities and create experiences that drive revenue. Since revolutionizing the way we should approach and think about business with The Experience Economy, Joseph Pine has continued to be at the forefront as a thought leader. In his speaking and teaching activities, Mr. Pine has addressed the World Economic Forum, the original TED conference, and the Consumer Electronics Show. A former Visiting Scholar with the MIT Design Lab, he is currently a Lecturer with the Columbia University School of Professional Studies, and has also taught at Penn State, Duke Corporate Education, the University of Minnesota, UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management, and the Harvard Design School. He serves on the editorial boards of Strategy & Leadership and Strategic Direction and is a Senior Fellow with both the Design Futures Council and the European Centre for the Experience Economy, which he co-founded. Mr. Pine's experiences prior to co-founding Strategic Horizons include holding a variety of technical and managerial positions with IBM. Connect with Joe Strategic Horizons Books LinkedIn Take your next right step Thirty Days To Thrive Practical Leadership Tweaks Leadership support

Millennial. Elder Millennial. Zennial. Those are all terms that describe an interesting generation of individuals that grew up in the analogue era, but experienced the shift to digital era. How do we care for and raise up millennials? On today's episode, Alan and Author, Pastor, and life strategist, Benjamin Windle talk about what Millennials are and are not looking for in the Church. If there is one thing you do today it should be to listen to this podcast episode. About Benjamin “Many years ago, I made a robust life decision: instead of criticising the state of the world, I decided to engage with the conversation. I wanted to be part of the solution. That’s what I have been doing for the last 20 years—giving my life to play a part in helping others.” Benjamin is married to his high school sweetheart, Cindi. They have 3 sons and a cavoodle (Romeo). Benjamin’s entrepreneurial spark has helped him start and develop multiple businesses, and complete his Masters in Business. In their early twenties, Benjamin and Cindi Windle moved to the City of Roses—Portland, Oregon. In 2009, they returned to Australia, where they have continued both their business and ministry endeavours. As an expression of their passion to give back to the community and inspire people to become all they were created to be, they pioneered Lifeplace. His work helping churches develop Generational Intelligence in reaching Millennials and Gen Z has grown into a range of resources, coaching, and speaking. His recent release, “Eight Innovations to Leading Millennials”, was featured globally by the Hillsong Network and reached the #1 Bestseller list on Amazon in 2 categories. Benjamin’s ‘Life Minute’ radio program brings 60 seconds of life skills to an estimated audience of one million listeners. Connect with Benjamin Website 8 Innovations to Leading Millennials Instagram Facebook Twitter Take your next right step Thirty Days To Thrive Right Side Up Community Tuesday Tune Up

Seasons of transition are difficult especially when they are the result of loss. While navigating seasons of transition can be difficult, it is possible to thrive through them. On today's episode of the podcast, Alan and Dale kreienkamp, president an ceo of Thriving Through Transitions, talk about what people are experiencing who are unemployed and how to better care for them. This is an eye opening conversation. About Dale Dale is the President & CEO of Thriving Through Transitions, a consultancy focused on helping individuals and organizations successfully navigate difficult, personal and professional, transitions and become better through the process. His professional background includes over 40+ years as a Human Resources Executive and Consultant, coaching and guiding leaders. He is a speaker, and the author of How Long, O Lord, How Long? Devotions for the Unemployed and Those Who Love Them, written after he personally experienced a journey of unemployment twice when his positions were eliminated in organizational restructuring. As a result, Dale developed a strong desire to help others impacted by life’s challenges and unexpected transitions. He shares his message of hope and reinvention through transformational talks, inspirational devotions and life-changing programs. Connect with Dale Website Book Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Take your next right step Right Side Up Community Right Side Up Journal

Would you consider yourself a resilient leader? What about a tempered, resilient leader? On today's episode, Alan and Tod Bolsinger, author of Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change explore the combination of strength and flexibility needed to lead in this season Tod Bolsinger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is a speaker, executive coach, former pastor, and author who serves as associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Canoeing the Mountains, which was named Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in Pastoral Leadership, as well as the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian. A frequent speaker and consultant, he serves as an executive coach for corporate, nonprofit, educational, and church organizations in transformational leadership. For seventeen years, he was the senior pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, California, after serving for ten years at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Tod and his wife, Beth, have two children. Connect with Tod Blog Twitter Books Partner with us StoreHouse Take your next right step Thirty Days To Thrive Consider Coaching

We have officially checked the complete box on 1 month of 2021. You made it! Many of you are still mapping out the remainder of the year, and well, generally trying to figure out how to succeed in 2021. Don't make 2021 a rebound relationship. This conversation originally aired over on The Everyday Marketer Podcast which is curated by our sister company High Touch Marketing. Alan and Jonathan have a practical conversation about all things 2021, how to succeed where it matters, questions you should be asking, and most importantly, how to grow your brand EVERY SINGLE DAY in 2021 and beyond. While this conversation is through a marketing/branding lens, the principles directly apply to growing your leadership from a posture of health in 2021 and beyond so we hope you enjoy! Connect If you're looking to increase your presence in the digital space this year then we want to connect with you. Follow Everyday Marketer Podcast(available everywhere) Website Facebook Instagram Free Discovery Call

On a recent Stay Forth Go Forth experience Alan sat down with Anthony Skinner and Jake Smith about our spiritual anatomy, or our hear, soul, mind, and strength. Anthony and Jake created an app called the Shemah Way. As a tool to walk people on a guided pathway to discover more with God, others, and themselves. If you want to be more grounded in your leadership and present with God and those you lead then listen to this conversation. Take your next right step Right Side Up Journal 2nd edition Explore Coaching

Announcement! We're excited to publicly announce that the SECOND EDITION of the Right Side Up Journal is OFFICIALLY available! The Right Side up Journal has helped more leaders than we imagined GET HEALTHY + REACH MORE IMPACT through 10 minutes a day of clarifying and prioritizing. With the same level of intentionality as the first edition, the second edition has been upgraded with: Tools Descriptions Blank pages More thought-provoking questions and quotes And more. All for the same price as the first edition. Order yours today: On today's episode, Alan has a very powerful conversation with Sandeep Maity. Sandeep was sponsored by Compassion International and now partners with Compassion as an international trip leader. Sandeep shares about his journey from poverty and hopelessness to passion and purpose. This is an amazing transformation story you need to listen to. About Sandeep Originally from Kolkata, India, Sandeep Maity is currently serving at Compassion International as an International Trip Planner and leader. He lives in Colorado Springs, CO. He is married to his beautiful wife, Kristina, and they have a baby girl named Mayla. With a degree in hospitality management, Sandeep previously worked as a travel coordinator for a soccer club. Raised in extreme poverty and, at times, living homeless on the streets, Sandeep’s childhood in Kolkata was marked with great sorrow, hopelessness and despair. Often going without food, clothing and shelter, he felt unlovable and forgotten. When he was 7 years old, he was introduced to Compassion and its child development program at a local church — and that’s when everything began to change for him. Through the practical support he received and the loving encouragement from his sponsors, hope broke through the darkness and Sandeep discovered God’s matchless love. Being sponsored through Compassion made it possible for him to receive an education and a university degree, through which he began dreaming of a new future for himself and his family. Sandeep is honored to continue to partner with Compassion as an International Trip Leader. He leads International trips for Compassion International and is very passionate about pastoral and discipleship training in India. What a gift to help change others’ lives through the organization that changed his own life! He courageously shares his personal story to infuse hope in others who feel forgotten, shine light on the challenges of poverty, and mobilize difference-makers. Take your next right step Right Side Up Journal Explore Coaching Partner with us

On today's episode, Alan is Joined by the Exodus Road for a very real and much needed conversation about the topic of Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery. About The Exodus Road We’re on a mission to find and free them. PREVENTION Raising awareness and empowering the vulnerable. While our primary focus is on human trafficking intervention work, we are deeply committed to holistically empowering freedom through prevention work as well! Our TraffickWatch® website is an award-winning online experience that educates the general public about the realities of human trafficking locally and globally. INTERVENTION Bringing rescue to sons and daughters alongside local police. Our primary expertise lies in empowering nationals to gather evidence of human trafficking, and facilitate rescue missions with local police. Since 2011, we have provided local law enforcement, governments, and NGOs with technology, investigative support, funding or training to enhance their ability to deliver justice in their own countries. We have encouraged effective collaboration among organizations fighting slavery while working within national legal systems to effectively change criminal activity by making human trafficking a more dangerous crime. AFTERCARE The first step in the journey of restoration. The Exodus Road employs social workers as an integral part of our Search + Rescue teams in each country where we work. In the critical hours after a rescue, our social workers are present to care for survivors in crucial ways. We also support local, private aftercare shelters that specialize in caring for human trafficking victims. Connect with The Exodus Road Take Action Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Take your next right step Five Day Jumpstart |FREE| Practical Leadership Tweaks