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Townsend Institute Podcast Series
The Townsend Institute Podcast Series (TIPS) is a podcast geared toward providing past, current, and potential students, as well as the general public, with helpful “TIPs” for their personal and professional lives. Recorded in a conversational tone, but with some research support, listeners will gain insight into popular leadership, coaching and counseling topics. Podcast guests will share their research, experiences and stories.
Episodes
Townsend Institute Podcast Series096 | Dr. John Townsend: Necessary Burdens of Leadership
Can You Bear Leadership's Burdens and Still Flourish? When leadership demands surge, most high-achieving leaders instinctively push harder on the gas pedal…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series095 | Rev. Dr. Jonathan Ruehs: The Hidden Spiritual Battle Behind Burnout and Isolation
What if your burnout is actually a spiritual battle you haven't recognized? When most people think of spiritual warfare, they imagine dramatic Hollywood…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series094 | Dr. Michelle Thompson: Who You Are in the Coaching Chair
What if the coach sitting across from your client is holding back their growth? In the coaching world, knowledge and technical skills often get top billing…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series093 | Rev. Dr. Steve Mueller: Leading with Mission
Leading on Mission: The Power of Organizational Alignment. In a rapidly growing organization, how do you prevent mission drift? It’s easy for departments to…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series092 | Dr. Richard Boyatzis: Leadership That Resonates
Are You Leading with Stress or Inspiration? Most leaders rely on goals and financials to drive performance, yet global engagement numbers remain miserable…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series091 | Jonathan Reitz: The Intersection of Coaching and A.I.
Is AI a Threat to Coaching, or the Ultimate Tool for Human Transformation? Many coaches feel "twitchy" about the rise of artificial intelligence, fearing a…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series090 | Dr. John Townsend: WISDOM in Decision-making
Are You Paralyzed by Choice? Master the Art of Wise Decision-Making. We make over 1,000 decisions every day, from the mundane to the monumental. Yet, many…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series089 | Dr. Lorraine Gordon: Redefining Advocacy in Mental Health
Do you feel like your voice is too small to challenge the systems that govern your profession? Many counselors and leaders struggle with a professional…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series088 | Kellie Playter: From Classroom to Career
Is there really a fundamental disconnect between today’s employers and the newest generation of workers, or is there something else going on? While headlines…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series087 | Dr. Braxton Shaw: The Mental Game of Performance
From the Gridiron to the Job Site: Mastering the Mental Game of Performance. Whether you are an elite athlete, a student facing a high-stakes exam, or a crane…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series086 | Jon Kidwell: Leading Well
Is Your Culture Thriving or Just Surviving? The Six Essentials for Workplace Health. On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome back Jon…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series085 | TIPS 3rd Anniversary!
Three years, three guests, one question: What wisdom will grab YOUR neurological highlighter? On this special anniversary episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series084 | Greg Campbell: The Surprising Power of the Coil
What If the Secret to Leadership Is Getting Out of Yourself? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert - along with Dr. John Townsend - welcome Greg…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series083 | Bill Foltz: Building the OC Vibe
Can you build a thriving community hub while staying true to your values? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Bill Foltz, CEO of OC Vibe…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series082 | Dr. Scott Keith: Being Family
What If the Secret to Happiness Is Something You've Been Taught to Delay? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome back Dr. Scott…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series081 | Brianna Montgomery: Scaling Company Culture
How Can You Maintain Culture When Your Company Scales Rapidly? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Brianna Montgomery—Director of…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series080 | Pastor Jim Henkell: Silencing the Whispered Lies in Leadership
What Whispered Lies Are Keeping You from Leading with Confidence? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Pastor Jim Henkell—ministry…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series079 | Doug & Jesse Brown: Uniquely Knitted
What If Your Greatest Pain Could Become Your Greatest Purpose? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Jesse and Doug Brown—founders of…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series078 | Bil Hood: The Genesis of Creativity
What If Your Greatest Creative Strength Is Learning to Hover Over Chaos? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Bil Hood—Senior Director of…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series077 | Dr. Brenda Keck: From Surviving, to Flourishing
Can You Truly Flourish While Serving Others—Or Are You Just Surviving? In honor of Counselor Appreciation Month, TIPS hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Dr…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series076 | Lisa Nichols: Something Extra
What If the Secret to Great Leadership Is Looking for the "Something Extra" in Others? On this special episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Lisa…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series075 | George & Tondra Gregory: The Marriage Gameplan
What Does It Take to Win at Home When You're Winning Everywhere Else? On this finale of TIPS's Power Couples series, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome George…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series074 | Dr. Christi Myers and Dr. Mark Newmeyer: Running on Empty & How to Stop
Are You Running on Empty? Discover the Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress. On this installment of TIPS's power couple series, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Dr…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series073 | Jason & Elizabeth Settle: Settling Into Your Identity
Are You Leading from Exhaustion or from Your True Identity? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Jason and Elizabeth Settle—founders of…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series072 | John & Barbi Townsend: 37-Year Valentines
What Does a 37-Year Marriage Actually Look Like? Ask the Townsends. On this special Valentine's episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Dr…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series071 | Lead Like Jesus Series: Heart of a Leader
What If Your Greatest Leadership Challenge Is Your Own Heart? In this third and final installment of our "Lead Like Jesus" series, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series070 | Lead Like Jesus Series: The Power of Identity & Purpose
Are You Leading from Insecurity or from Your True Identity? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Steve Rubado—President and CEO of Lead…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series069 | Lead Like Jesus Series: Recovering Your Identity
Is Your Leadership Driven by Fear or Freedom? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Lauren Miller—ICF certified professional coach, author…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series068 | Chris McFarland: Leadership Pivots
When Your Three-Year Plan Collapses in Six Hours—What Do You Do? On this final episode of TIPS for 2025, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Chris…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series067 | Rukiya Robinson: Equipping Your Leadership Team to Succeed
Is Your Executive Team a Hidden Business Risk? On this episode of TIPS, Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Rukiya Robinson—executive transformation strategist, founder…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series066 | Dr. Christine Murray: Healthy Relationships Initiative
Are Your Relationships Truly Healthy? And what if you could measure relationship health like a vital sign? On this episode of TIPS, Ashlie and Gilbert sit down…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series065 | Dr. Mike Haarer & Madeline Spring: Leading at Work and at Home
Are you looking for a single model to revolutionize your leadership, relationships, and mental health? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert dive…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series064 | Anthony Flynn: The Amazing CEO
What if your biggest limitation could become your greatest leadership advantage? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Anthony…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series063 | Dr. John Townsend: Parenting
Grasping for straws on parenting tips that actually work in real situations? You're in luck! In this episode of TIPS, Ashlie and Gilbert welcome back Dr. John…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series062 | Bob Goff: Strategic Whimsy
In this episode, Ashlie, Gilbert, and John are thrilled to once again welcome back to the podcast friend, Institute Fellow, and New York Times best-selling…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series061 | Bill & Kristi Gaultiere: Deeply Loved: Receiving & Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You
Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Dr. Bill and Dr. Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding and authors of their newly…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series060 | Dr. Daniel Amen: Loving Your Brain
In this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert are joined by Dr. John Townsend himself as they talk with Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen is a world-renowned…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series059 | Steve Young: The Music of Courageous Curiosity
Welcome back to TIPS! In this episode, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Steve Young, the founder of the commercial music program at Concordia University…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series058 | Dr. Karen Bergstrom: TPRAT & The Power of Relationships
Welcome back, TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they sit down with Dr. Karen Bergstrom, longtime friend and colleague of Dr. Townsend. Dr. Bergstrom…
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057 | Dr. Lori Doyle: Modeling Servant Leadership
Welcome back, TIPSters! We're excited to welcome Dr. Lori Doyle, Director of Concordia University Irvine's Masters in Educational Leadership Program and…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series056 | Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier: Empowering Through Servant Leadership
Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier, Director of Concordia University Irvine’s Servant Leadership Institute…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series055 | Dr. John Townsend: The Book Writing Process
Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with our very own Dr. John Townsend, New York Times best-selling author of over 45 books and founder…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series054 | Dr. Michele Fleming: Identifying & Combating Burnout
Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Dr. Michele Fleming, a clinical psychologist who utilizes the Townsend model in her coaching…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series053 | Aubrey Redinger: Mental Health for Mothers
Hello TIPS listeners! In this episode Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Aubrey Redinger, a clinical counselor and former founding member of the Townsend…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series052 | Dr. Jim Burns: A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity
Welcome back to TIPS! In this episode, Ashlie and Gilbert chat with Dr. Jim Burns, best-selling author, founder of HomeWord, and well-known youth and family…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series051 | Tim Odle: From Rallying Coach to Rooted Growth
In this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashley and Gilbert sit down with Tim Odle, Concordia University Irvine's Vice President of University Operations. Tim shares…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series050 | Scott Esswein: GOLDen TIPS with CUI’s “Graduate of the Last Decade”
Hey TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert in this special 50th episode as they welcome Concordia University Irvine alum Scott Esswein, recipient of the…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series049 | Dr. John Townsend: Organizational Change
Ready for some tips on navigating the twists and turns of the business world? Listen in as hosts Ashlie and Gilbert chat with our own Dr. John Townsend about…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series048 | Ryan Franklin: The Christian Leader Blueprint
Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Ryan Franklin - pastor, executive coach, and Townsend Institute alum dedicated to helping…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series047 | Presidential Series: Natalie Annunziato, Associated Students of CUI
TIPS is wrapping up our three-part Presidential Series by sitting down with Concordia University Irvine Student Union President Natalie Annunziato. In addition…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series046 | Dr. Gary Chapman: 5 Love Languages
Hey there, TIPS listeners! Dr. Townsend, Ashlie, and Gilbert are taking a one-episode break in our ongoing Presidential Series to sit down with Dr. Gary…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series045 | Presidential Series: Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson, Pacific Southwest District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
We continue our Presidential Series here at TIPS by sitting down with Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson, president of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series044 | Presidential Series: Dr. Michael Thomas, Concordia University Irvine
In honor of our great country’s 60th Presidential Inauguration, TIPS is starting a three-part presidential series! Our first of three interviews is with…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series043 | Matt Popovits: Junk Drawer Jesus
Happy New Year TIPSters! In the first TIPS episode of 2025, Ashlie and Gilbert welcome to the podcast Pastor Matt Popovits, founder of Make It Simple…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series042 | Dr. John Townsend: Thriving & Surviving in the Christmas Season
In this tips-packed Christmas episode of TIPS Dr. John Townsend sits down with Ashlie and Gilbert to walk through a variety of tools and skills to help you…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series041 | Dr. Jeff Held: Snowballing Opportunities to Lead
This week Ashlie and Gilbert talk with Concordia University Irvine's own Dr. Jeff Held. Dr. Held is a music professor, the Director of Arts Activities, the…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series040 | Dr. Henry Cloud: A Long Time Coming
No other guest on TIPS has stronger professional and personal ties to Dr. Townsend than his close friend Dr. Henry Cloud. In their 40+ year history as friends…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series039 | Dr. John Townsend: Halloween Episode on Fear!
In the spirit of Halloween, Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Dr. Towsend to talk about fear. From best costumes and favorite candy to the psychology and…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series038 | Dr. Shelley Coleman: Domestic Violence Awareness
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to acknowledge the importance of this issue and raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it…
Townsend Institute Podcast Series037 | Dr. Mary Scott: Perspectives on Leadership
Listen in this week as Ashlie and Gilbert talk with long-time friend Dr. Mary Scott about her highly diverse experiences in leadership. Starting by serving up…