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The Action Catalyst
The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
Episodes
- The Action Catalyst
CLIP: Don't Just Help Customers, OBSESS Over Them
Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer…
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CLIP: Buddhists, Nuns, and Surfers
Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, explains the most…
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Adam Outland on the Super Entrepreneur's Podcast
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland joins the Super Entrepreneur's Podcast with host Shahid Durrani. Episode Description: Welcome to an exhilarating episode of…
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The Amazon Way, with John Rossman (Customer Service, Vision, Leadership, Business)
Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer…
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Update: Mike McFall Goes From Chaos to Calm (Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Career, Employment, Coffee)
We catch back up with Mike McFall, author, entrepreneur, and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, who walks us through his new book, "Grow: Take Your Business from Chaos…
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CLIP: Fine, I'll Do It Myself
Author, professional speaker, and executive coach Chad E. Foster talks about learning to code, blind, just to invent the software needed, by himself, for the…
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Growing Old, Staying Rad, with Steven Kotler (Neuroscience, Aging, Mindset, Change)
Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, returns in Part 2 of…
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The Era of Impossible, with Steven Kotler (Neuroscience, Productivity, Biology, Flow)
Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, explains the mechanics…
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CLIP: Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
Andrus Albi, Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting, explains the relief that comes with identifying…
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Blind Ambition, with Chad E. Foster (Overcoming Adversity, Software, Business, Mindset)
Author, professional speaker, and executive coach Chad E. Foster talks about living most of his life outside of his comfort zone after totally losing his sight…
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CLIP: "No" = "Not Yet"
Dr. Ruth Gotian, educator, speaker, and author of the book "The Success Factor", explains the revelation that led her into the field of researching extreme…
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Overtime with Outland: Andrus Albi, Episode 429
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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The Fundamentals of Focus, with Andrus Albi (Sales, Leadership, Estonia, Time Management)
Andrus Albi, Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting provides a masterclass on maintaining focus…
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CLIP: Immigrant Motivation and the Trap of Success
Candice Faktor, CEO and Co-Founder of virtual online learning startup Disco, and a serial tech entrepreneur, talks about possessing the unique motivational…
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The Success Factor, with Dr. Ruth Gotian (Psychology, Learning, Networking, Motivation)
Dr. Ruth Gotian, educator, speaker, and author of the book "The Success Factor", shares the striking similarities between herself and the original Dr. Ruth…
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CLIP: Always Be Growing, Always Be Learning
Tommy Doerfler, CPA, CFP®, CEPA®, explains the merits of being a follower before a leader, finding the right mentor, and never losing your childhood curiosity…
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Live Life Forwards, Understand It Backwards, with Tommy Doerfler (Finances, Leadership, Music, Mindset)
Guest host Stephanie Maas has felt like a bad sister lately, so she places a call via The Action Catalyst to her brother, Tommy Doerfler, CPA, CFP®, CEPA®, who…
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Catching Disco Fever, with Candice Faktor (Learning, Tech, Entrepreneurship, Self Care)
Candice Faktor, CEO and Co-Founder of virtual online learning startup Disco, and a serial tech entrepreneur, explains going from a victim to the agent of our…
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CLIP: Don't Start a Bank in Elementary School
Accomplished C-Suite leader and author Atif Rafiq reflects on starting a bank in elementary school (spoiler, it didn't quite work), and the impressive path…
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CLIP: 9/11, Paris, and "Failing Into" Success
Nathan Foy, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Fortis, explains how disasters like 9/11 and the Paris attacks almost toppled, then helped rebuild, his…
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Overtime with Outland: Atif Rafiq, Episode 426
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Decision Sprint, with Atif Rafiq (Leadership, Digital, Technology, Teams)
Accomplished C-Suite leader Atif Rafiq reflects on starting a bank in elementary school (spoiler, it didn't quite work), the power in the neutrality of raw…
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CLIP: The Formula to the 2 Hour Workday
Siimon Sander, serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton and PodcastWise, shares how entrepreneurship = delegation, 3 essential steps for staffing and…
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You Can't Control the Wind, with Nathan Foy (Entrepreneurship, Transportation, Security, Leadership)
Nathan Foy, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Fortis, talks about overcoming your "milkshake moments", how 9/11 almost toppled, then helped rebuild, his…
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CLIP: 5 Pillars of Relational Intelligence
Dr. Adam C. Bandelli, organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, discusses emotional…
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Overtime with Outland: Siimon Sander, Episode 424
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Be The Leader, Not The Hero, with Siimon Sander (Entrepreneurship, Time Management, Hiring, Vision)
Siimon Sander, serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton and PodcastWise, recounts the early days and the new frontier of podcasting, why not to be so…
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Relational Intelligence, with Dr. Adam C. Bandelli (Psychology, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Footwear)
Dr. Adam C. Bandelli, organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, discusses overcoming bipolar…
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CLIP: Learn CPR, From the Boardroom to the Sock Drawer
Nick Sonnenberg, entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency…
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CLIP: Monkees, MTV, Superbowl, Dirty Dancing, Ringo!
Music producer, promoter, and the founder and CEO of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof, recalls reuniting the Monkees, partnering with MTV, having…
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Overtime with Outland: Nick Sonnenberg, Episode 422
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Come Up For Air, with Nick Sonnenberg (Productivity, Efficiency, Time Management, Entrepreneurship)
Nick Sonnenberg, entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency…
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CLIP: What IS Talent?
Stephanie Maas, Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, one of the top 10 executive search firms in the country, and a Certified…
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Rock and Roll Fantasy, with David Fishof (Music, Business, Passion, Events)
Music producer, promoter, and the founder and CEO of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof, talks about moving from a sports agent to representing The…
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Overtime with Outland: Stephanie Maas, Episode 420
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Right Person, Right Organization, Right Time, with Stephanie Maas (Recruiting, Staffing, Career, Business)
Stephanie Maas, Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, one of the top 10 executive search firms in the country, and a Certified…
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CLIP: Success Secrets from Sales to Senate
Senator Marsha Blackburn, outlines her 3 biggest suggestions for women, and anyone else, looking to gain the confidence to shoot for their dreams in any field…
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CLIP: The Best Worst Day of Chip Gaines' Life
Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and proud Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines recalls the best day of his life (which sort of…
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Overtime with Outland: Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Episode 419
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Of The People, with Senator Marsha Blackburn (Politics, Women's Leadership, Technology, Sales)
Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee State Senator, Tennessee Congressional Representative, 4-summer alumni of the Southwestern Advantage program, and now United States…
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Overtime with Outland: Chip Gaines, Episodes 417 and 418
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Believe in Home, with Chip Gaines (Entrepreneurship, Family, Motivation, Real Estate, TV)
Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines chats with host Adam Outland about nature vs nurture and…
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CLIP: Become Indispensable
Matt Higgins, guest shark on Shark Tank, co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and author…
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Built Different, with Chip Gaines (Entrepreneurship, Family, Motivation, Sales)
Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and proud Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines talks about his beginnings selling books door to…
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CLIP: Growing a Bumper Culture Crop
Shawn Harper, Former NFL offensive lineman and CEO & founder of American Services and Protection, explains how culture MUST come first, and how with true…
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Overtime with Outland: Matt Higgins, Episodes 415 and 416
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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There Is No Plan B, with Matt Higgins (Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Self Improvement)
Matt Higgins, co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and author, chats with host Adam Outland…
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Burn the Boats, with Matt Higgins (Entrepreneurship, Business, Career, Education)
Matt Higgins has worn many hats; from the youngest NYC press secretary during 9/11, to NFL executive, to guest shark on Shark Tank. Hear how it started with…
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CLIP: "You Don't Write Books That Can Be #1"
Dean Koontz, best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, tells the story of hearing he'd never have another #1…
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Overtime with Outland: Shawn Harper, Episode 414
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Calling the King Out of the Kid, with Shawn Harper (Success, NFL, Teamwork, Culture, Coaching)
Shawn Harper, Former NFL offensive lineman, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection, motivational speaker, and author, explains how there's no such…
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Overtime with Outland: Dean Koontz, Episode 413
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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Hilarious Catastrophe, with Dean Koontz (Author, Publishing, Writing, Business)
Dean Koontz, best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, talks about the way his alcoholic father shaped his…
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CLIP: Representing the "Water Protectors"
Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice, shares the huge misconception and history-making moment around the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline…
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Every State, Every Race, Every Place, with Courtney Bowie (Legal, Environment, Civil Rights, History)
Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice, shares her thanks to ThinkingAhead and her time in the New York Supreme Court, why 50 years in the legal…
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CLIP: Is Title IX Still Working?
Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being denied the…
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CLIP: Combating "The Great Resignation"
Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman explains how employers can drive retention in the midst of…
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Overtime with Outland: Joan Cronan, Episode 411
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In…
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The View From The Summitt, with Joan Cronan (Teams, Athletics, Basketball, Women's Leadership)
Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being a tennis…
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Welcome to 2023, with Host Dan Moore
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore reflects on one of the best parts of 2022, and looks forward to a prosperous 2023.