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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
Happy New Year, from Host Adam Outland
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes all listeners a safe and happy close to 2022, and best wishes as we head into 2023 together.
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CLIP: Destiny Arrives at Gunpoint
Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble, reveals how like many great leaders before him, his destiny…
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Overtime with Outland: Ken Coleman, Episode 410
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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From Paycheck to Purpose, with Ken Coleman (Career, Broadcast, Self Improvement, Jobs)
Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman covers why people are creatures of progress, the 4 F's…
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Host Dan Moore Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explores the true meaning of "joy" and gratitude here in the holiday season.
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Merry Christmas from Host Adam Outland!
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes you the Merriest of Christmases, to you and your family.
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CLIP: A Hard Lesson from Chuck Norris
Erik Weir, producer, investor, author, and principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, shares a hard lesson in karate, and life, handed down by none other than Chuck…
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Assemble, with Cortney Woodruff (Entrepreneurship, Technology, Education, Business)
Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble, shares the crazy story of the interaction at gunpoint that…
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CLIP: Building Rapport, From Prince Charles to Michael Bolton
Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden dives into the secrets behind building a trusting rapport, and getting the information you…
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Look For The Lesson, with Erik Weir (Entrepreneurship, Gratitude, Self Improvement, Growth)
Erik Weir is a jack of many trades; principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, author, movie producer, investor and real estate developer. Erik explains how he…
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CLIP: Due Diligence Research...On Yourself
Mike McFall, Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE®, the US’s third largest coffee franchise, talks about working towards being the eventual owner of the Detroit Red Wings…
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The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, with Nick Gray (Networking, Business, Planning, Author)
In this special bonus episode, entrepreneur and author Nick Gray leads you through the advice in his book, “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party”, including the benefits…
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On The Air, with Joan Lunden (Television, Speaker, Broadcast, Journalism, Author)
Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden recounts her youth spent traveling around the world, the “low and slow” approach to…
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Meet Action Catalyst Host Adam Outland!
Please join us in welcoming the newest host of The Action Catalyst, Adam Outland! With more than 15 years of sales and leadership experience, Adam is an…
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CLIP: Uncovering the Root of Learning
Dominic Zijlstra, founder of Traverse.link, an app that helps professionals learn faster using science-backed learning methods, explains the steps to building…
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Rise and Grind, with Mike McFall (Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Career, Employment, Coffee)
Mike McFall, Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE®, the US’s third largest coffee franchise, recalls sailing around the world as a teenager and expounds on conscious…
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CLIP: Filtering Strength From Struggle
Joel Green, CEO of Pro Level Training, National Director of Nike Sports Camps, and a former professional basketball player, explains the concepts of…
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Happy Thanksgiving, from Dan Moore
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday.
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Traversing the Mind, with Dominic Zijlstra (Learning, Science, Mindset, Psychology)
Dominic Zijlstra, founder of Traverse.link, an app that helps professionals learn faster using science-backed learning methods, explains how to adopt more…
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CLIP: We're All Grown Up Babies
Adam Outland, Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Elite-Level Sales and Leadership Coach, and host of the "Inside Great Minds" Podcast, lays out the steps to…
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Win Some, Learn Some, Never Lose, with Joel Green (Sports, Basketball, Improvement, Success)
Joel Green, CEO of Pro Level Training, National Director of Nike Sports Camps, and a former professional basketball player, talks about growing up in an…
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CLIP: College Admissions, Moneyball Style
Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, the world’s leading US and UK university admissions support company, explains how his algorithm works…
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Making Molehills Out of Mountains, with Adam Outland (Leadership, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology)
Adam Outland, Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Elite-Level Sales and Leadership Coach, and host of the "Inside Great Minds" Podcast explains the importance…
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CLIP: Creating Your "Power Entourage"
Karen Arrington, author, global philanthropist, and Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, explains how to assemble your “power entourage”, a group of people…
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Accepted! With Jamie Beaton (Education, Entrepreneur, College, Technology)
Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, the world’s leading US and UK university admissions support company, talks about his new book…
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CLIP: The Menace of Mechanical Music
Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, author, and podcast host, talks about the misconceptions around career trends and new job creation…
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Your Next Level Life, with Karen Arrington (International, Philanthropy, Africa, Empowerment)
Karen Arrington, author, global philanthropist, and Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, shares some of the 7 rules of power, confidence, and opportunity for…
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CLIP: Breaking Archetypes and the Case of Elizabeth Holmes
Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC, shares a few of the specific strengths that women bring to leadership roles, and explains why…
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Build For Tomorrow, with Jason Feifer (Entrepreneurship, Media, Business, Author)
Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, author, and podcast host, explains "wouldn’t go back" moments, thinking vertically instead of…
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CLIP: Giving Some "Crazy" to Washington Royalty
John and Mark X. Cronin, father and son co-founders of the largest sock store on the planet, John's Crazy Socks, share the story of how their fun socks sparked…
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When Women Lead, with Julia Boorstin (Leadership, TV, Media, Gender, Communications)
Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC, talks about what inspired her new book, “WHEN WOMEN LEAD - What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and…
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CLIP: A Fitbit For Your Brain
Ariel Garten, neuroscientist and the co-founder of tech startup Muse, explains how her company’s revolutionary technology helps you become the coach and the…
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Going "Crazy", with John and Mark X. Cronin (Family, Business, Down Syndrome, Advocacy, Apparel, Fashion)
John and Mark X. Cronin, entrepreneurs, advocates for Down Syndrome, and co-founders of the largest sock store on the planet, John's Crazy Socks, explain the 5…
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CLIP: We're ALL Going to Pay For It; You're Going to Be OK
David Stuart, Founder and President of Southwestern Insurance Group, describes the current state of the insurance industry, and what sets his company apart…
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Discovering the Muse, with Ariel Garten (Neuroscience, Technology, Meditation, Wellness)
Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, former psychotherapist, and the co-founder and visionary of tech startup Muse, explains the mission behind her company’s…
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CLIP: A Wedding, An Earthquake, and the Kindness of Strangers
Patty Hoppenstedt, Chief Operations and People Officer for Southwestern Family of Companies, shares the story of the tragic natural disaster that nearly…
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Making Insurance Fun Again, with David Stuart (Insurance, Team Building, Inspiration, Starting a Business)
David Stuart, Founder and President of Southwestern Insurance Group, shares successful philosophies on expanding your team, why hindsight is the best…
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CLIP: Employee Innovation and Challenging the Boss
Gary Garfield, speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares a few times when he empowered his workforce to speak truth to power, drive…
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Patty Hoppenstedt: Nicaragua, 9/11, and Serving Southwestern
Patty Hoppenstedt, Chief Operations and People Officer for Southwestern Family of Companies, shares her upbringing in Central America and the natural disaster…
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CLIP: Korean Mafia, CIA, and The Two Minds
Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz shares the unbelievable story of his time as a double agent for the Korean mafia and the CIA and explains how the…
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Driving Results, with Gary Garfield (Leadership, Automotive, Trust, Innovation)
Gary Garfield, speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares the "rules of the road" from his new book, "Driving Results", including why…
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CLIP: Minds Versus The Metaverse
Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds, discusses the next frontier of social media, addressing matters of…
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The Prize for All of Us Is Joy, with Dr. Hank Seitz (Mental Science, Psychology, Overcome, Disability)
Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz explains how he overcame what he was told was a permanent disability, talks quantum science and molecular biology…
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CLIP: Your Co-Workers Really ARE Warping Your Brain
Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, explains the 2 drivers of the…
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Mind(s) Power, with Bill Ottman (Social Media, Web 3.0, Cryptocurrency, Joe Rogan, Meta)
Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds, talks to host Dan Moore about systems theory, web 3.0 and the…
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CLIP: The Gas Pedal Risk
Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, covers the parallels between triathlon training and preparing for the business world, and how…
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Our Suffering and Our Power, with Dr. Julia DiGangi (Neuroscience, Mental Health, Brain, Interpersonal Relationships)
Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, covers the growing study of…
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Update: Michael F. Schein Takes On the Freemasons (Hype, Promotion, Marketing, Branding)
We catch back up with Michael F. Schein, writer, speaker, and Founder & President of Microfame Media, who recounts the success of his book “The Hype Handbook”…
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The Balance of Hope and Fear, with Greg Patterson (Finances, Triathlete, Ironman, Business)
Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, covers business lessons from time spent abroad and as a triathlete, including how overtraining and…
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CLIP: Eating the Dogs, Burning the Boats
Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach and host Dan Moore explore the parallels between the first successful summit of Everest, and the founding of Hydro…
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Dan Moore on the Insumo "Habit Talks" Podcast
Our very own Dan Moore joins Insumo's Habit Talks podcast as a guest, exploring different aspects of finding and maintaining inspiration. Among the topics he…
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The Action Catalyst: Listener Tested, Guest Approved!
Seems like our guests love being on The Action Catalyst just as much as we like having them!
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CLIP: Optimism Is Trust In Purpose
Former CEO and Fortune 50 Global Executive Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann and Founder of SOFit SF Inc., Lillian So, explain why it’s impossible to be grateful and…
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The Real-Life Aqua Man, with Travis Rosbach (Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hydro Flask, Environment)
Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach discusses the parallels between founding Hydro Flask and the successful ascent of Everest, attacking brick walls with…
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CLIP: Intrapreneurship, Passion, and Vision
Comedy Central creator Art Bell shares why you’ve got to tell everybody what you REALLY want to be doing (even if you aren’t doing it currently), how…