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The Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowEp. 92: Healing the Divide Through ServiceWe live in a time of deep division—politically, culturally, even generationally. But what if the path to healing isn’t another argument or another angry post… but service?In this powerful and hope-filled episode, Chip Webster shares how national service, volunteerism, and small acts of human connection can rebuild trust in our communities—and in each other. Drawing on his leadership background and life experience, Chip offers both a compelling vision and a practical invitation.If you’re disheartened by the current state of the country (or the world), this episode will rekindle your belief in...2025-06-2158 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show🎙 Episode 91–From Baghdad to Boardrooms: Penny Hopkinson on Aligning Work with WisdomFrom interviewing Middle Eastern dignitaries and riding the waves of international journalism, to revolutionizing how modern franchises share knowledge, Penny Hopkinson’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this wide-ranging conversation, Penny shares how she turned a love of words and systems into a career that reshaped an industry.Whether you're a writer, business leader, or someone exploring what it means to live with integrity and purpose, this episode offers real-world wisdom from someone who’s done just that, across borders, generations, and platforms.We also get a special live update from Penny about her...2025-06-091h 25The Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show🎙️ Ep. 90: When It All Melts into a Puddle of NopeWhat happens when the wheels come off the wagon, the train jumps the track, and everything melts into a puddle of nope?In this raw, deeply personal solo episode, Donn King pulls back the curtain on life as a caregiver in crisis mode. With honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom, he offers seven ways to keep going when stopping isn’t an option, and the finish line is nowhere in sight.Whether you're caregiving, grieving, exhausted, or simply overwhelmed, this episode will remind you: you are not alone, and your next small step still matters....2025-05-2440 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Episode 89 with Dan Janal: Reframing the DiagnosisDan Janal thought he was the picture of health, working out regularly, feeling fine, living fully. So when a routine checkup turned into a life-threatening diagnosis, everything changed… and so did his mindset.In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dan shares how he went from shocked patient to hopeful guide, using his skills as a writer and speaker to reframe what it means to live with cancer. What begins as a health crisis becomes a life mission and a lesson in hope, presence, and purpose for all of us.If you’ve ever faced some...2025-05-161h 09The Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 88: Transforming Grief into Compassion—A Conversation with Suzanne JabourWhat if grief could become a gateway to transformation, not just sorrow?In this powerful episode, Donn talked with grief educator Suzanne Jabour, who shared her moving journey after the loss of her 22-year-old son, Ben. Suzanne doesn’t offer platitudes; she offers permission. Permission to grieve differently. Permission to support others more meaningfully. And permission to be curious even in the darkest places.Whether you’re walking through your own loss or want to better support someone who is, this conversation will change the way you think about grief and connection.Resources we d...2025-05-081h 00The Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowEp. 87 with Ahuva Gruen: Leadership, Leaps, and Living Your ValuesWhat does it take to follow your passion—responsibly?In this episode of The Alignment Show, I sat down with Ahuva Gruen, founder of AG Financial CPA, to explore her inspiring journey from corporate CFO to independent business owner. Ahuva shared how she aligned her career with her lifelong entrepreneurial spirit, even in the face of major life transitions. We discussed the difference between a CPA and a CFO, why businesses need strategic financial leadership, and how individuals can responsibly pursue their dreams without sacrificing stability. Whether you're considering a leap toward your own business or looking to...2025-05-021h 01The Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 86: Realignment, RevisitedWhen the pandemic shook up our routines, many people didn’t just quit their jobs. They realigned their lives. That’s why I called it the Great Realignment rather than the Great Resignation. But now, five years later, is that sense of realignment still alive?In this solo episode, I reflect on the origins of The Alignment Show and explore whether it’s time to pause and ask: Am I still living in alignment with what matters most to me?We unpacked the difference between goals and mission, the trap of chasing the merely urgent, and ho...2025-04-1829 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show 85: Writing, Values & the Power of Realignment with Kevin TumlinsonNote: I’m running a little behind posting the show notes and audio podcast for this episode. My grandson wound up needing emergency surgery (he is OK now), and so I just now have time to get it posted. But Kevin is worth waiting for!I’m thrilled to welcome back one of our "Stars in Alignment"—Kevin Tumlinson. Kevin is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and one of the most values-centered creatives I know. He’s also someone I personally fanboy over a bit (you’ll hear why).In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, we talked abo...2025-04-1049 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 84: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Todd Payne 🔥🎙️ The Alignment Show with Donn King welcomed Todd Payne, founder of Konnectfully, emotional intelligence coach, and former Lutheran pastor with a powerful origin story.🔥 From being told he had "none of the gifts for ministry" to helping couples rediscover empathy and joy in their relationships, Todd brings a refreshing take on transformation, resilience, and the surprising role of the Enneagram in fostering real connection.Oh—and did we mention? He now lives in Portugal, after losing his home to a wildfire and choosing to start over with intention. Talk about falling upward!💬 Whether you're naviga...2025-03-2851 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 83—Tact, Truth, and Tough Talks: Bob Burg on Navigating ConflictNote: For the past few weeks, I’ve been uploading a video version of the podcast to Substack, but I’ve noticed a few things: (a) most listeners aren’t using Substack for video (at least, for this podcast), (b) we already provide links to the live video replays, making this redundant, and (c) splitting my focus between video and audio has likely affected the audio quality.So, I’m shifting back to our original approach—prioritizing high-quality audio on Substack (and podcast platforms) while directing video learners to our existing video channels. If I’ve misread what works b...2025-03-2158 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 82 with Lizbeth Meredith (Encore)Thank you for your patience! We broadcast the episode as scheduled last Friday, but we’re just now posting the show notes and feeding the audio to those outlets. But this was a conversation worth waiting for!The Alignment Show welcomed back Lizbeth Meredith, a writer, speaker, and resilience advocate whose journey has inspired audiences worldwide. You may remember her from Episode 76, where we explored her compelling memoir and the strength it takes to reclaim one’s life. In this episode, she returned with exciting news—her latest book, Tilka Faces the Odds, is soon available in audiob...2025-03-1857 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 81 with Dennis LaRueWhat drives a leader to keep serving, even after an accomplished military career? Meet Dennis LaRue—Air Force veteran, leadership coach, and a man dedicated to helping others rise to their full potential.Thanks for reading The Confidence Cultivator! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Dennis through The Go-Givers Success Vault, the thriving community built around The Go-Giver principles. From the start, he has impressed me—not just with his deep leadership knowledge, but with the way he teaches it. He...2025-03-0750 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 80 with Lois CreamerFor over 30 20 years, Lois Creamer has shaped the professional speaking industry more than almost anyone else—yet most people outside the business have never heard her name. This week on The Alignment Show, I sit down with Lois, a longtime friend and mentor, to explore her incredible journey of helping speakers book more business, maximize their impact, and thrive in a constantly evolving industry.Unlike many of my guests who have made bold career shifts to align with their values, Lois is a rare example of someone who has always known her values and has built a le...2025-02-2755 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 79 with Tracy ReesThis week, I’m joined by Tracy Rees, an educator, coach, and founder of Authentic Pathways Coaching and Consulting. I've known Tracy for years, and she’s always sought to help others grow. Now, she’s expanding her impact by blending her passion for teaching with the power of coaching.We dug into her journey of professional growth, what led her to launch her own coaching business while still teaching, and how these two roles complement and strengthen each other. If you've ever wondered how to expand your impact and serve others in new ways—this conversation is for y...2025-02-1936 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 78 with Jo PennLast week I had a great interview with Jo Penn on The Alignment Show. But we had tech issues. I wanted to make a better version available for solopreneurs and writers. Here I'm uploading a higher quality version. The video links below will point to replays of the original broadcast (except for the “extra” YouTube link), but you can see the recut version on Substack. If you’re listening to the audio podcast, it is the audio from the recut version.Joanna Penn is a trailblazer in independent publishing, a pioneer in Kindle publishing, and a forward-thinking creato...2025-01-311h 04The Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 77 with Bill DickinsonIn this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Bill Dickinson, a renowned executive coach who has spent over 30 years transforming leaders across industries, companies, and nonprofits. Drawing on his 25 years as a Roman Catholic priest, Bill shares how his deep study of leadership and authenticity not only shaped his work training other priests but also sparked a profound personal realization. When his passion for authenticity revealed he wasn’t living authentically himself, Bill made the courageous decision to leave the priesthood. Now, he channels his unique journey into helping others embrace their calling and develop impactful, authentic le...2025-01-1743 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 76 with Lizbeth MeredithIt’s a rare guest whose life story leads to an actual movie, but that’s true for today’s guest! Her memoir inspired the TV movie “Stolen By Their Father.”In this episode, Lizbeth shares:✨ How her work with trauma survivors prepared her for her own challenges.✨ The harrowing journey of reclaiming her children after their abduction.✨ The shocking discovery of her own kidnapping as a child—and the resilience it sparked.As I said in the observations, the particulars of Lizbeth’s story is so rare, you might look at it and think you can’t relate. Bu...2025-01-0940 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 75 with Yankel MeislinEven the most negative experiences can yield lessons that have a positive impact. The Alignment Show returns with an extraordinary interview featuring Yankel Meislin—a man whose transformative journey grips the heart and inspires the soul. Whether you’re religious or not, Yankel’s story of redemption, resilience, and rediscovery delivers powerful lessons for anyone seeking personal growth.Yankel grew up as a secular Jew, thriving in sports and community life, until temptations from the streets pulled him off course at 14. By 19, he dealt drugs at such a high level that he hired a gang-affiliated bodyguard to protec...2025-01-0244 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 74 with Donn KingAs the subhead says, this is embarrassing. This is what happens when a) you deal with ADHD, and b) you break from your normal routine.“Your promo says Oct. 9, Donn, but this post seems to be nearly a month later, Nov. 8,” you say. And you have a good point. What happened is that we actually broadcast the episode on Oct. 9, as planned. But just yesterday as I came here to set up the next episode, I noticed that we had never posted the replay and show notes for Episode 74. (And by “we,” I mean “I.” It’s all my fault...2024-11-0815 minPersistence U with LizbethPersistence U with LizbethPivoting with Purpose: Donn King's Journey of Writing, Family, and Embracing Constant ChangeDonn King has worn many hats. Methodist pastor. Associate professor. Author. Professional speaker. Communications coach. Confidence Connector.But his role as a husband and father take precedent. Prioritizing the care of both his disabled daughter and his wife, also partly disabled, could have brought his professional world to an end. Instead, he found a way to arrange his work world in a way that greenlights self-care and honors his loved ones.Connect with Donn at donnellking.com. and on Substack at the Confidencecultivator.Adaptability is Key: Donn shares how he shifted his focus from what he can no longer do...2024-07-1736 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 70 with Vanessa JudelmanThis week we talked with Vanessa Judelman, who is president of Mosaic People Development. For over twenty years, Vanessa has helped clients develop leaders who inspire great results. She started as an assistant at a training company and worked her way up through almost all the roles, learning every aspect of business from the ground up. She then started her own company. From her experience working “in the trenches” herself as a leader, she teaches her clients a very practical approach to leadership that she has used to develop her own high-performing teams. We talked about the insights she learne...2024-07-0744 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 68 with Jim Stovall—Part 2We didn’t get finished last week! Jim Stovall has so much more going on, we wanted to dig more, and we had the opening. So this Friday we dug deeper into how Jim has taken steps to honor his highest values by structuring his life for that. Last week was fascinating! This week was as well. We talked quite a bit about beekeeping (and if you think, “I’m not going to keep bees, that doesn’t matter to me,” think again. There are all sorts of life lessons in there!), a little bit about water coloring and creativity...2024-06-2256 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 67 with Jim Stovall, Part 1We’re a little late getting the replays and audio podcast posted this week. After a great episode live Friday morning, I managed to have a hard fall in our home and injure the knee of the same leg that has had an ankle brace for a year. The brace protected the ankle, but worsened the effect on my knee. (I’m OK. X-rays confirm nothing is broken, but getting the medical attention took a chunk of time I usually use for editing and posting the audio.)As long as I’m inserting “editorial comments,” I’ll go ahead and...2024-06-1649 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 65 with Channie Marston (Part 2)We just had Channie Marston on the show a couple of weeks ago. We didn’t get finished! I expect you received plenty of value, but we wanted to dig more, and so we brought Channie back on to talk more about the flexion points that brought her through her journey. In fact, we talked for slightly over an hour—the longest episode of our “half hour program” yet. The time flew by, and it will be worth your time—it will help you on your own journey! For instance, we talked about the critical junctures in her life as she cli...2024-05-311h 00The Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 64 with Vince VawterOur conversation this week featured Vince Vawter, originally from Memphis before working in newspapers in Memphis, Evansville (Indiana), and Knoxville (Tennessee). He worked at every level of a newspaper from obituary writer through managing editor and on to president and publisher. At a time when most would contemplate retirement, he wrote a Newbery Award-winning novel, followed by two more in the trilogy. Stuttering is a central theme in all his books because, as he says, "It has been a central theme in my life." We talked with Vince about his inspiring journey that features insights into working, lifelong learning...2024-05-2443 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 63 with Channie MarstonI've been getting to know Channie Marston, and everywhere I turn in our town I find her involved in either go-getter business development or civic-minded community activities. Plus, I can tell that there is no separation between those two. For her, business IS service. As the founder and owner of C.C. Marston & Company, she says, "I champion with you through the beautiful journey of Elderhood." Through a harsh early experience growing up on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, she learned the value of self-sufficiency (“No one is coming to rescue you”) as well as the value of honoring our...2024-05-1850 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 62 with Tim BrandWe have an incredibly inspiring episode for you today that you won't want to miss! 🌟In this soul-touching conversation, we sat down with the extraordinary Tim Brand, a true embodiment of what it means to be mission-driven. 🙌Throughout his life, Tim has consistently made decisions and taken actions that align with his unwavering values. His dedication to making a positive impact on the world truly inspires me. 🌍❤️In this episode, we dive deep into Tim's journey, exploring how he co-founded the non-profit organization Many Hands for Haiti. 🇭🇹 By leveraging his exceptional business skills to serve the nonpro...2024-05-1145 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 61 with Nancy HallThe world is filled with unexpected connections. My high school English teacher, Mrs. Fortner, helped launch me as a writer, one of the first people to recognize my writing ability and to encourage me to pursue it. Over 50 years later, I came across a Facebook post that led me to a novel written by Mrs. Fortner’s daughter, Nancy Fortner Hall, who still lives in our home town. When she could have just kicked back in retirement, Nancy published her first novel in her late 60s and then kept going for her second. We talked with her about what wr...2024-05-0553 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe Way of the Parable Writer with Donn KingMark interviews professor, pastor, speaker, and author Donn King about writing, his podcast, and his books THE WAY OF THE THREE-YEAR-OLD WHY and MEDIUM WELL. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused cruise.   In their interview Mark and Donn talk about: Donn's gradual evolution into becoming a writer with starting work at a newspaper when he was 14 years old An experience in sixth grade discovering science fiction novels i...2024-05-0354 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe Way of the Parable Writer with Donn KingMark interviews professor, pastor, speaker, and author Donn King about writing, his podcast, and his books THE WAY OF THE THREE-YEAR-OLD WHY and MEDIUM WELL. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused cruise.   In their interview Mark and Donn talk about: Donn's gradual evolution into becoming a writer with starting work at a newspaper when he was 14 years old An experience in sixth grade discovering science fiction novels i...2024-05-0354 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 60 with Kevin TumlinsonI warned you earlier this week. Indeed, I fanboyed over today’s guest. J. Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling novelist, and a prolific podcaster and public speaker. He calls himself a writer of fast-paced, hopeful fiction, and he certainly is that. I find him fascinating for a number of reasons, including that but also because a) he's done a lot of fascinating things, and b) he represents the essence of defining your values and changing things to align with them. We talked about a lot of those things, like the three years he and his wife spent tr...2024-04-271h 00Ink in Your VeinsInk in Your Veins439 | What’s Keeping You From Writing with Donn KingHow did Rachael’s Kickstarter end up? IT IS EXCITING! And then dive into what’s keeping you from writing with Donn King! Donn King is The Confidence Cultivator. He is a professor of communication studies (which means “a professor of standing up in front of people and saying stuff”). He’s also an author, a pastor, a speaker, and a communication coach.He started writing for a newspaper at age 14 and made part or, at times, all of his living writing for over 40 years. But when his disabled daughter came along, he thought his well had dried up...2024-04-2552 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 58 with Brenda YohoBrenda Yoho has spent a career in education, working as a teacher in grade K-5, an assistant principal, an elementary principal, and a middle school principle before reaching district level leadership as Director of Educational Support Services. Along the way she has battled Crohn's Disease, survived a lightning strike, overcome breast cancer, and come back from a near-fatal car accident. She recently published a book entitled Lead with Two Rules, and we talked with her about how those two rules have changed lives for hundreds of teachers and thousands of students.Among the resources we talked about:2024-04-1350 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 57 with Angelique LilesYou don't have to be in a bad place to realize it's time for a life change. Angelique Liles loved her work as leader with a top insurance company, and just realized after 18 years it was time to move on to the next step in her journey. Now, she empowers business leaders and their employees to unlock their natural talents and strengths to increase team productivity and goal clarity. We had a great conversation that will help you and literally en-courage you to not only determine your own next step, but take it.Among other resources, we...2024-04-0645 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 56 with Wulf MoonTalk about following your values! Wulf Moon has known pretty much his whole life that he is a writer. But growing up in an abusive household, he didn't get support for that—far from it! His dad told him he would never be any good as a writer. Despite the challenges, he stuck with it under the encouragement of a teacher who recognized his ability. He published his first science fiction story when he was fifteen. It won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards–the same contest that first discovered Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter S. Beagle, and a ho...2024-03-3052 minWhole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience After Physical Trauma Through Kintsugi MindfulnessWhole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience After Physical Trauma Through Kintsugi Mindfulness#128 | A Journey of Resilience, Healing & Compassion with Donn KingIn this heartwarming episode of Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, I welcome Donn King, a speaker, writer, and educator who shares his profound insights into the power of storytelling, connection, and overcoming challenges. Through his journey and the lessons learned from his daughter Hannah's life, Donn delves into the essence of human resilience and the importance of embracing our stories to foster connection and understanding.Key Quotes & Messages: On Unspoken Family Histories: "If there are things that the family doesn't talk about, the children...2024-03-261h 15The Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 55 with Kim FarberWhat a wild ride this episode was! We had a technical glitch in the middle of the live episode because I lost power about 20 minutes in. The video replays still have the frozen moments (and what an awkward expression froze on my face!), but we edited the audio version since dead air that is “audio only” is really, really challenging to listen through. At least with the video, you can see what Kim is doing, and she handled the unexpected interruption just fine!That’s not the most important part of this episode, though. Kim Farber, the Founde...2024-03-2340 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 53 with Jeff West & Bob BurgBoth of these gentlemen have been on The Alignment Show before. Each is a best-selling author. Each is impressive all by himself. They have teamed up to bring forth a new business parable that combines their superpowers. This is what the Avengers would be if they were authors. We had a great conversation that delved into what brought them to this partnership. Their insights can help you in your own journey, whether in business or in personal life.Among the many resources we discussed are:* Some of Bob’s books* Endless Referrals...2024-03-0943 minThe Exceptionally Irresistible ShowThe Exceptionally Irresistible ShowS02E04 - Cultivating Your Inner Voice with Donn KingYou have a unique message and an inner voice that is meant to be shared with the world.  It's the gift you give to the world. So many of us have surpassed this inner voice, for various reasons, however, in this episode, we will talk about the importance of discovering it and sharing it with the world.  Show Recap:  1. What is your message that you share with the world? Everyone has a unique message. Figure yours out and share it effectively to...2024-03-0631 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 52 with Matthew BrackettIt's hard to put a description on Matthew Brackett. Just as a small example: he can conduct conferences in any one of three languages. He came from a small town in New England, but he has worked in leadership, educational, and consulting roles in Italy, Ireland, England, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico. He served as a chaplain in the United States Navy. He is a certified coach and speaker who has completed graduate and post-graduate degrees in theology, counseling, and leadership from universities in Rome, Chile, and Pennsylvania. In an age of specialization, Matthew serves effectively as a sort of...2024-03-0436 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 50 with Deborah KevinWe had such a great conversation this week with Deborah Kevin, the founder and chief inspiration officer of Highlander Press. Deborah loves helping change-makers tap into and share their stories of healing and truth with impactful books. She’s guided hundreds of authors to craft and publish impactful books they are proud of. Debby, a Stanford University’s Novel Writing program graduate, graduated in 2021 with a master’s degree in publishing from Western Colorado University, and she has used her marketing and technical skills along with her experience as a writer to bridge the gaps that authors face. You don’t ha...2024-02-1748 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 49 with Kevin O'ConnorKevin O’Connor has been a writer most of his life. After all, you don’t earn a Ph.D. without developing some serious writing abilities. Now in his 70s, Kevin desired to open up another creative channel. He recently published Two Floors Above Grief, adding yet one more venture to his impressive resume, and he is planning more books. We talked with him about his journey from growing up in the family funeral business through his career as an educator and speaker, and coming back to the insights of the role of funeral professionals in helping people manage grie...2024-02-0940 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 48 with Deb KrierWe had a wonderful conversation with important insights for anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis or similarly challenging diagnosis—in fact, for anyone facing an unexpected crisis!Deb Krier is a coalition builder and warrior rewriting the playbook on how to L.I.V.E. with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015 and then with thyroid cancer in 2023, she is on a mission to ensure that we are no longer “fine” with cancer. She is using her experience and expertise to kill cancer with honesty, communication, and collaboration. She advocates for everyone involved, from t...2024-02-0249 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 47 with Harrison StockelandIn my experience, we always have great conversations with our guests, but I have to say, “Wow!” this week. I can only imagine what it would have been like for me as a writer if I had taken the route Harrison Stockeland did in high school. Harrison is an American author whose take on the crime-thriller genre has been termed “twisted originality.” Incorporating real historical events and environments into his fiction novels is Stockeland's signature style. Though The Alignment Show isn’t particularly a writer’s show, I have to admit we geeked out a bit about the process, and whether...2024-01-2745 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 46 with Jo PennJo Penn is the perfect example of assessing what matters most and taking action to achieve that. As Joanna Penn, she has pioneered independent publishing practically from its inception and guided authors in the craft and business of writing. As J.F. Penn, she is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. I have followed her for years, but I learned a lot more about her and her journey in this conversation. We explored how she has regularly pivoted to live her values an...2024-01-2052 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 45 with Peg DuchesneWe are fortunate to have had Peg Duchesne this week as an encore guest! Peg joined us on Episode 26 on August 23 last year. She continues to offer a variety of communication solutions ranging from marketing services to landing pages to blogging and more. She says, "Think of the Duchess as your 'message therapist'!" And she kept doing that despite a major life adjustment when she experienced an inundation of her apartment that destroyed 90 percent of her possessions, including irreplaceable, precious items from her time in the military. We talked about how to keep going when life throws you a...2024-01-1345 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 44 with Kathy TagenelKathy Tagenel is a fascinating blend of characteristics. She exemplifies independence and self-responsibility, while also exemplifying collaboration and community. She combines amazing human warmth with business acumen. She maintains her own business and consulting practice while serving ably as president of Go-Givers International and business partner with Bob Burg (co-author of the best-selling book, The Go-Giver and related books). These days, she focuses her business around helping entrepreneurial leaders develop an exceptional culture via The Go-Giver Way through mentoring, workshops, and retreats. We talked about the journey that uniquely prepared her for that, a conversation that will inspire you i...2024-01-0544 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 43 with Rachael HerronI told you I would fanboy this week. I did, unashamedly. I have followed writer Rachael Herron for many years. She has written and published more than two dozen books in a variety of genres, both through traditional publishing and through independent publishing, and she shares what she has learned with the writing community through courses, books, and communities. She left a well-paying, secure job in order to pursue her passion for writing, and she did so in a well-planned, controlled manner. Her story will inspire you in identifying and pursuing your own highest values.Among other...2023-12-3048 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 42 with Gina Soldano-HerrleGina Soldano has found a way to combine two of her passions, writing and food rescue. She wanted to help Vindeket Foods, a food rescue nonprofit in Fort Collins, Colorado, and she loved to write. So she wrote "Nia's Rescue Box," a picture book to spread the word about food rescues, which differ from food pantries. Food rescues combat food waste and revalue people who experience food insecurity, giving them safe access to good, healthy food. Learn from this fascinating conversation that can galvanize your own values! A perfect episode for the holiday season!In this episode...2023-12-2239 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 41 with Heather StarkFolks, I knew this episode would be impactful, but I didn’t know how impactful it would be until we had gotten into it. Regular listeners know The Alignment Show features conversations with people who have often taken big risks to bring their lives into alignment with their values, which means honoring what they consider truly important. After this conversation, I can say that Heather Stark could be the icon for that concept.Heather Stark got my attention with her article, and I could hear/see the conversations she recounted in my head. I had to know ab...2023-12-1644 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 40 with Jeff WestJeff West, along with Lisa Wilber, launched The Alignment Show as guests on our first episode. The show is turning 40! (Episodes, that is), and Jeff is back to talk about his latest work and how continuing to focus on writing has brought him into greatest alignment with those things that matter to him most. We had a rollicking good conversation, with lots of resources mentioned, some almost in passing.Note that one of Jeff’s award-winning books, co-authored with Direct Sales Legend Lisa Wilber, is on sale for a limited time. Regularly $22.95, you can pick up a pa...2023-12-0944 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 39 with Maribeth DeckerIt would not surprise me to find that cats cuss. However, today’s guest, Maribeth Decker, learned something about her abilities when one of her dogs used a profanity with her.Our pets are family, right? And family can be confusing. Wouldn't it be great if someone could help you figure out your crazy dog or your weird cat? This week on The Alignment Show talked with Maribeth Decker, a retired Navy officer who now works as an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer. She uses her intuitive animal communication and energetic healing skills to ad...2023-12-0143 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 38 with Kim CurtisKim Curtis's belief in herself helped her go from the free lunch ticket at her high-school cafeteria to success as an entrepreneur. Kim is a nationally recognized wealth management advisor, speaker, president, and CEO of Wealth Legacy Institute. She is proud to have created a firm where she can put her clients first, bringing the alignment she needs to feel true joy in her work. For Kim, how you deal with money says a lot about how you deal with life, and she’s passionate about helping her clients find a balance. That made a conversation with her perfect fo...2023-11-2237 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 37 with Terry LancasterTerry Lancaster has had a long career as an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Now with the release of Here Come the Nothing Heads, he's a poet-philosopher too. (He says he also makes a pretty mean chocolate cobbler.) He has worked with thousands of small businesses offering proven marketing strategies that put the right words in the right order to tell the right story and make the cash register ring. Now he is bringing all his activities together under The Coalition for Human Kindness. We talked with him about how he got started in sales, a sales manager that pointed...2023-11-1738 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 36 with Audrey WilliamsI’m biased, but I think we had a fantastic conversation with multi-talented Audrey Williams! I’ve known her for years, and she continues to amaze me. She has moved through being highly-effective tech support to highly-effective college administrator to highly-effective voiceover artist, with a thread running through is all: “to illuminate, celebrate and participate in the circle of life.”Resources we mentioned include:* Audrey’s website* Audrey’s LinkedInListen to this conversation and mine it for insights into your own life and process. You can catch the video replay at any of th...2023-11-0943 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 35 with Dr. Keith McNallyDr. Keith McNally is a leadership coach specializing in facilitating discussions by bringing like-minded people together to create real impact. He launched two podcasts in the past two years: The Question Guy Podcast and Coach’s Corner. He is also the author of Walking the Path – A Leader’s Journey. We had a fascinating conversation that brought together several streams of his work focused on mental health and suicide prevention. It was dramatic and impactful, not least because it included his own story of having come close to ending his own life. Note: if you are considering a permanent soluti...2023-11-0141 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 34 with Lisa WilberLisa Wilber helped launch The Alignment Show in episode 1. She came back for episode 34! Lisa is a top direct sales leader with over 40 years of experience in the industry. She has been in the top 10 money earners in her core direct sales company for two decades. She's also an author and a speaker—but it hasn't always been that way. There was a time when times were hard. We learned a bit about what led her to take a part-time business into full-time after a layoff, and then the characteristics that led her to choose freedom over security leading in...2023-10-2640 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 33 The Way of the Three-Year-Old WhyWe've been talking about it for weeks. The Way of the Three-Year-Old Why has been released to Early Birds and is in the wild for pre-order! What could it mean for you? In this rare solo show, we talked at some length about where the concepts in the book originated, what the story entails (without spoilers), and a little about the principles to encourage you in finding your ikigai.At broadcast time, the ebook is completely available to readers who buy direct from the author’s online store. It is also available for pre-order from Amazon, Kobo, an...2023-10-2030 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 32 with Tracy BorresonWe had an encore guest this week on The Alignment Show. The subhead says something about “genuine authenticity,” which is grammatically redundant. It’s like said “genuine genuineness” or “real reality.” But authenticity has become something of a buzzword in recent years, leading some people to try to appear genuine, the way the makers of knockoffs of Rolex watches may go to a lot of trouble to appear to be the real thing.That’s not Tracy. Just because “authenticity” may be misused as a buzzword doesn’t make it a shallow concept. Tracy has put a lot of thought and eff...2023-10-1241 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 31 with John David MannJohn David Mann has spawned careers the way an oak tree spawns acorns. He has been a successful concert cellist and music composer. He founded a school, a food distribution business, a graphic design business, and two publishing companies. He even built a multimillion-dollar sales/distribution organization of over a hundred thousand people. But in recent years he has known tremendous success as a writer, publishing over 30 books in both fiction and non-fiction, including multiple best-sellers, including The Go-Giver and its followups and The Latte Factor.In this episode we talked about how he moved into writing...2023-10-0548 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 30 with Dan JanalDan Janal is one of those people I would like to be when I grow up. He is the author of more than a dozen books, an award-winning daily newspaper reporter and editor, highly engaging empowering speaker, and podcast host of Write Your Book in a Flash. Dan provides book coaching, developmental editing, and ghostwriting services. He has helped write books with a retired U.S. Army General, a former NFL player, as well as doctors, lawyers, certified financial planners, and thought leaders.We talked about what brought Dan to writing and especially to applying his sense...2023-09-2138 minPodcast | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan JanalPodcast | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#196 – Donn King on Writing Engaging Business FablesDonn King is The Confidence Cultivator. He is a professor of communication studies (which means “a professor of standing up in front of people and saying stuff”). He’s also a pastor, a speaker, a writer and author, and a communication coach. Donn works with professionals and leaders just like you who want to speak confidently so they can increase their impact, gain influence, and build their careers. He has spoken to audiences, churches, and radio audiences across the United States and written numerous newspaper, magazine, and blog articles as well as a t...2023-09-1828 minTop Business Leaders | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan JanalTop Business Leaders | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#196 – Donn King on Writing Engaging Business FablesDonn King is The Confidence Cultivator. He is a professor of communication studies (which means “a professor of standing up in front of people and saying stuff”). He’s also a pastor, a speaker, a writer and author, and a communication coach. Donn works with professionals and leaders just like you who want to speak confidently so they can increase their impact, gain influence, and build their careers. He has spoken to audiences, churches, and radio audiences across the United States and written numerous newspaper, magazine, and blog articles as well as a t...2023-09-1828 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 29 with Noémi BeresNoémi Beres has lived in Hungary, Ireland, and now Cyprus. A world citizen, she helps people navigate a growing segment of the modern world. Specifically, she empowers entrepreneurs to elevate their reach and impact by connecting them with quality podcast opportunities, fostering valuable connections that enhance both their professional journey and personal growth.As you listen to our conversation, it will likely strike you that Noémi has managed more change than most of us would in four lifetimes. You’ll get indications on the factors that she has harnessed for that, which will help you to m...2023-09-1337 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 28 with John David and Ana Gabriel MannJohn David Mann has been creating careers since he was a teenager. He even started his own high school—while he was in high school! He forged a successful career as a concert cellist and prize-winning composer. That wasn’t enough, though. He is an award-winning author of more than 30 books, including the classic parable The Go-Giver with Bob Burg. He has also co-authored The Latte Factor with David Bach, Out of the Maze with Spencer Johnson, and a highly successful thriller series of novels with former Navy seal Brandon Webb.Ana Gabriel Mann works in family ther...2023-09-0843 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 27 with Marty DickinsonI’m behind posting this week’s audio and replays—Marty shared so many helpful resources that I wanted to try to get them in here, but I’ve realized I should just point to his LinkedIn, his primary web page, and just a couple of his many endeavors. I encourage you to connect with him directly, because you’ll almost find something beyond these listings in which you will mutually benefit.Marty Dickinson is the business longevity guy. He works with business owners, CEOs, speakers and sales agents who want to attract red hot leads by the dozens...2023-09-0143 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 26 with Peg DuchesnePeg Duchesne was one of the first people I met within The Go-Giver Success Alliance. I immediately figured out that she knows communication skills, and it turns out that she offers a variety of communication solutions ranging from marketing services to landing pages to blogging and more. She says, "Think of the Duchess as your 'message therapist'!"Peg has consistently lived her values since long before the pandemic. She is a marketing strategist and skilled communications consultant, dedicated to empowering busy entrepreneurs and business professionals through expertly crafted social media marketing solutions. Known as the “Message Therapist,” she...2023-08-2438 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 25 with Yermi KurkusYermi Kurkus has lived his values for a long time. When a two-week vacation turned into a three-year stay (and ultimately a new home), his orientation of service, integrity, and connection enabled him and his wife to settle into a new community and immediately continue business after a 3,000-mile move. We talked about how Yermi managed such an action that represents both a consistent value-based life and an ability to respond to the unexpected.You can catch the replay of the broadcast at any of the three outlets below OR you can watch the “director’s cut” on You...2023-08-1745 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 24 with Tracy BorresonTracy Borreson is on a mission. She seeks to foster actual, real, genuine connections between actual, real, genuine humans—not "connection" as a buzzword. Evidence: I know her through an effort she calls "No-Pitch Networking." Are you tired of the increasing phenomenon I call "pitch slapping," where someone reaches out to make a "connection" on social media, only to start hawking their wares without even pausing for breath? Tracy is the opposite of that, although she is a professional marketer. Listen in our conversation to hear how she got to this insight that can change the way you do bu...2023-08-1143 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Kathleen HanoverAll our guests have life-changing experiences to share with you, but this episode was especially powerful! Just as she was starting in a high-impact business a few years ago, her husband suffered an industrial incident (not accident—he had a debilitating effect from his employers overriding a basic safety system for convenience). She became a fulltime caregiver. Her husband then developed cancer, and they lost a home to a fire. She has weathered the storm (which doesn't mean there isn't still storm damage), and she is rebuilding. She says her motto is, "I spread good news that improves peoples' li...2023-07-2644 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Michaela McGivernI have learned that I don’t have to understand how something works in order to benefit from it. I have to admit that I don’t understand a lot of what Michaela McGivern does, but here’s what I do know: the last few years have left us all a bit stressed. Michaela has worked with several people I know, including real estate professionals, on what she calls “deep transformational healing and guidance” and “space clearing to help bring harmony to the land and properties.” We talked about how Michaela got started in her profession, what led her into this unconv...2023-07-1934 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Rich HopkinsRich Hopkins has a lot of experience at not letting life grind you down. A father of six and an elective amputee, he has more than 30 years experience in sales and marketing. His speech topics include "Win Anyway!" "Lead Anyway!" "Speak Anyway!" and "Evaluate Anyway!" So, any way you look at it, he has solid advice and insight into those times when you just want to give up. His message boils down to: define your own success. His stories really struck a chord with me, and I believe they will help you as well, especially a particularly impactful one...2023-07-1233 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Book UpdateToday’s show is a little different.First, my apologies for posting the audio late. I had some illness yesterday after the show, but I’m doing much better today. The main difference, though, is that instead of having a guest this week I shared an update on my next book, Way of the Three-Year-Old Why. The first draft is finished, and is out to alpha readers right now. I will give it to beta readers in about three weeks, and then do the rewrite prior to releasing it for publication. In this episode I shar...2023-07-0718 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Frank KitchenOn Father's Day weekend in 2015, Frank Kitchen was fired during a lunch meeting. His son was two years old and his wife was seven months pregnant. Necessity pushed him into the dream he had ruminated about for years. Today, Frank helps people craft the mindset needed to stimulate career advancement, productivity and profits. In our conversation we dug into how he not only weathered that crisis but built on it. Listen to the conversation and learn how to harness a crisis yourself!We referenced the following resources as we talked:* Frank’s website* Fr...2023-06-2835 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with David GoodDavid Good was an autistic whiz-kid who started his first business at 16. An injury and subsequent illness led to a complete inability to pursue that career. He pivoted to use his suffering to create a volunteer organization called International Friend Connection that spans cities across the globe and has impacted over 30,000 people worldwide. The President of the United States has awarded him two medals for his volunteerism. We talked with David about how he kept going when his business crashed. We also talked about how he surfaced what truly matters to him, and how he rebuilt his life around...2023-06-1533 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Alexandra WatkinsAlexandra Watkins is Chief Executive Boss Lady at Eat My Words, and in an era when you can use AI to generate brand and company names (and mess up REALLY BADLY thereby), Alexandra's guidance is more needed than ever. She is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names with buzz. For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google. Her breakthrough creativity book, “Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick,” was named a Top 10 Marketing Book...2023-06-0741 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Valda FordI can’t imagine the pain that would come from knowing more about medical information than the average person and yet seeing someone you love die because of medical mistakes. Valda Ford experienced that, and now uses her experience as a Registered Nurse and Public Health expert to improve access to health care and simplifyi health education. She took her expertise in health care out into the world as a professional speaker to make a difference beyond the clinical setting. In this episode we learn more about how that came about and why you might want to leverage your ow...2023-06-0131 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Julie CooleyI had a fascinating conversation with Julie Cooley, who years ago wrestled with the effects of an undiagnosed chronic illness. She learned how to harness mindfulness and other mindset tools to change her experience, and she now helps others do the same. Her insights will help anyone live healthier and more centered.If you would like a video version, catch the replay at any of the following channels:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveYou can connect with Julie most effectively through LinkedIn:* Julie on LinkedIn2023-05-2533 minThe Be Better BroadcastThe Be Better BroadcastBuild Your Career Using These POWERFUL Communication Skills | Donn King & Brandon Eastmanhttps://amzn.to/3mxdCnS - Grab Brandon's NEW book 'Be Extraordinary'!https://www.bebetterindustries.com - Book Brandon to speak with your entire team86% of leaders point to the lack of effective communication as the MAIN cause of workplace failure.Failing to communication powerfully & effectively will cost you📢 The respect of your team,📢 The important promotion you want, or even📢 The influence you have when working with your clients.Spending time on this ONE critical career-building skill can be the difference between drifting and soaring to your potential....2023-05-2351 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Mitch KraytonWhen was the last time you took a vacation? My guest today, Mitch Krayton, is a noted speaker, author, entrepreneur & world traveler. Mitch is a Certified Travel Consultant, a Master Cruise Counselor and a Verified Travel Advisor. He has worked in the travel industry for well over 20 years—but a life-changing event just a few years ago confirmed for him the importance of the service he offers to people and shaped it for today. Listen in to hear how Mitch figured out his core “why,” and learn why your experiences have more to do with your happiness than your things...2023-05-1733 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Extra with Vidya RamanWe had Vidya Raman with us on March 22. In that show, she mentioned the upcoming release of her book. In this extra episode we celebrate its imminent release! As we record this, it’s coming out tomorrow! Learn about "Lucky You: An Insider's Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World." Make luck break your way!If you would like a video version, catch the replay at any of these links.* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveYou know someone who works in a corporate environment—and...2023-05-1524 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Jenn HastonJenn Haston had so many good insights to share about managing the unpredictability of and adapting to the challenges of life! We mentioned several resources in this episode that you might want to follow up on.* Jenn’s website: https://hastonhelpinghands.com/* Jenn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hastonhelpinghands/* Jenn’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jfminc19* The original article about Spoon Theory by by Christine Miserandino: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/This episode was brought to you by Donn King, author of the upcoming book, Way of the...2023-05-1133 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Donn KingOur guest today was unable to join us, but we still offered some observations of (I hope) value. We talked about lessons learned from a 100-year-old, and also tied it to the concept of the perfection of imperfection. You can view the video at the following links (although for some reason LinkedIn thinks the event was canceled, so you may not be able to see the video there).* Facebook Live* LinkedIn Live* YouTube LiveBe sure to subscribe to ConfidenceCultivators.com to see upcoming episodes and access show notes!2023-05-0312 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Val BurgessFew people demonstrate the strength of discovering what really matters to you and ordering your life to cultivate that better than Val Burgess. Our conversation will stay with me for a long time, not only because the work she does matters so much to me, but because of the lessons she presented to me that point me to my own need to follow my own values.We talked about what led Val to take the path she has for nearly 30 years. But we also talked about what that path looks like going forward. So many of the...2023-04-2737 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Sanet van BredaOne hundred sixty-three pounds. That’s how much weight Sanet van Breda shed. That’s a whole person! She finally did that and kept the weight off because she found three “whys” that together amounted to more than the urges that kept the weight on.You can do hard things, too. List to our conversation with Sanet to learn more about how you can do that.You can catch the video replay at:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveYou will want to also check out resources that San...2023-04-1935 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Dana Morgan-BarnesDana Morgan Barnes works with people to help with finding understanding through our differences. As we talked about in our conversation, this is not just a feel-good topic. It has real-world impact in dozens of ways. If you missed our live stream, catch the replays here. We talked about how Dana actually was a bully in junior high, where that came from, and what led her to realize that treating people with kindness actually was much better for her—what some have called “wise selfishness.” You will also learn about an upcoming retreat Dana is helping put together in June...2023-04-1235 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Michael O'BrienEverything changed in one day for Michael O’Brien, and at the same time it took over a decade for the seed to bloom. I learned so much from talking with Michael today to see his process for bringing his life into alignment with what he realized was most important to him. We talked about the accident that almost took his life, the process by which he gradually came to appreciate something he previously completely dismissed, and some of the key concepts he now shares as a meditation teacher and a speaker for corporate audiences.Catch the vi...2023-04-0539 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Jason JangAs expected, our show with Jason Jang radiated energy! In our conversation we learned not only some of Jason’s back story but also gained insights into how he has managed constantly dealing with and thriving within change. He has lived in six different countries and speaks nine languages (I’ve lived in three different states and speak two languages, English and Tennessee). Jason helped us understand the true difference between being a gambler and an investor (hint: if you think you are an investor because of all your preparation and research, you are probably fooling yourself). He showed us t...2023-03-2936 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Vidya RamanWe had a great conversation with Vidya Raman, who has firsthand experience at recognizing when her life and her values are out of alignment. She took a chance and now works to move corporate employees who feel like they are LANGUISHING at work to feel like they are LEADING at work and LIVING their potential.“The moment I realized I wanted to feel whole and suffer less internal friction, I started a deep dive into my soul and my values,” she said. “I feel whole now and can say that nothing  feels as good as living in alignment...2023-03-2234 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Bob BurgIn this episode we talked with Bob Burg. For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth. In recent years his business parable, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has created a worldwide movement. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.Did I mention that Bob is a member of the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame? That means he is r...2023-03-1535 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Evie DiazI’m a little late posting the audio this week since I was not only out of town but also off the grid. But we had a great conversation with Evie Diaz that will help you as you assess your own life and how you are living your values and valuing your life. Evie helps professional women who are feeling frustrated and anxious about their finances and their lives create a F.A.B (Feel, Act,Be) Rich Future Self so they can begin enjoying the life of their dreams.Our conversation covered how Evie got started wi...2023-03-1136 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show with Samantha LaneSamantha describes herself as a reformed workaholic. Samantha will tell you about her life-changing experience, but it definitely caused her to reassess how she was working, how she was living her life. We had a great conversation that included, among other things, how she created a way that works for her to live in the moment while planning for the future, what led her to realize the need to make big changes, and how she harnesses the fear of change to energize managing risk. You can listen to the audio here or on Apple podcasts or Spotify. Catch the...2023-03-0131 minThe Alignment ShowThe Alignment ShowAlignment with Lisa Wilber and Jeff WestThis was the first episode of the new show, and what a great episode it was! Lisa Wilber and Jeff West both have extensive experience and success in business. They came together to collaborate on a book written as a business parable called Said the Lady with the Blue Hair.Resources mentioned in this episode in addition to the book linked above:* The Unexpected Tour Guide by Jeff West.* Jeff West’s web site.* Support web site for the book they wrote together.* We mentioned Bob Burg and John Da...2023-02-2231 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSwapmoto Live PodcastThe King and I, with Jeremy McGrath | Ep. 6Presented by Monster Energy In this episode of the King and I Podcast with Jeremy McGrath, we venture back into the King's hallway of memories and dig up some really cool memorabilia, including a real Ricky Johnson Bell Moto 4 helmet, a couple of custom RS Taichi leather jackets, and more. Even if you're not old enough to remember the glory days of Jeremy McGrath dominating our sport, you want to tune in to learn about the man who helped make Supercross so great today!2022-07-2139 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSwapmoto Live PodcastThe King and I Podcast, With Jeremy McGrath | Ep.5Welcome to episode five of the King and I Podcast, where we get together with the King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath, to bench race about all things old and new, as well as take some fan questions, and more! After a brief hiccup that saw us meet to film in two different places, we were glad to get together and share some laughs and memories! Even if you're not old enough to remember the glory days of Jeremy McGrath dominating our sport, you want to tune in to learn about the man who helped make Supercross so great today!2022-04-2742 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSwapmoto Live PodcastThe King and I Podcast, with Jeremy McGrath, Ep..4Presented by Monster Energy In the fourth installment of the Monster Energy King and I Podcast with Jeremy McGrath, we visit the King of Supercross at his home in Encinitas, California, and chat about everything from raising two daughters to coaching current riders, and from his dingleberry helmet to retiring without the fanfare he would have liked...plus a whole lot more! If you are a fan of Jeremy McGrath - and who isn't - this is a show you don't want to miss!2022-04-0443 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSwapmoto Live PodcastThe King and I Podcast with Jeremy McGrath Ep.3Presented by Monster Energy In the third installment of The King and I Podcast, we decided to relocate to Jeremy McGrath's home in Encinitas, California. And you know what that means...a trip down memory lane in his massive garage and man cave! Getting to sit down and chat with the King of Supercross about old memories, what's going on these days. and more, is something that we will never grow tired of. So grab a cold beverage, sit back, and enjoy!2022-03-0945 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSwapmoto Live PodcastThe King and I Podcast with Jeremy McGrath, Ep. 2Presented by Monster Energy With 72 Supercross wins to his credit, Jeremy McGrath is the undeniable King of Supercross, and he has a lifetime's worth of stories, memories, and anecdotes to share with his fans. With a friendship that spans three decades, MC and swap sit down for the second installment of the King and I Podcast to do some good old-fashioned bench racing. Enjoy!2022-02-2436 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSwapmoto Live PodcastThe King and I Podcast, with Jeremy McGrath Ep.1Presented by Monster Energy Having the world's fastest and most accomplished landlord is pretty dang cool, and if we didn't take advantage of the days when Jeremy McGrath was in the shop, we'd be fools! Welcome to The King and I podcast, where swap gets to sit down with MC and reminisce about their three-decade friendship and bench race about everything from the good ole days, to what's going on with The King of Supercross nowadays!2022-02-1143 minG5 Radio, The Friday Guys@5G5 Radio, The Friday Guys@5Dave Thomas, star actor and writer, known for portraying Doug McKenzie on SCTV, Strange Brew and writer and producer of hit show BLACKLIST. Then it's hilarious, award winning comedy king Don Friesen to get us all laughing the way that only Don can!Donn Dabney, Rick Miron, Dave Thomas, Don Freisen2015-10-231h 38