Right-side Up Leadership Podcast

Would you consider yourself a resilient leader? What about a tempered, resilient leader? On today's episode, Alan and Tod Bolsinger, author of Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change explore the combination of strength and flexibility needed to lead in this season Tod Bolsinger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is a speaker, executive coach, former pastor, and author who serves as associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Canoeing the Mountains, which was named Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in Pastoral Leadership, as well as the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian. A frequent speaker and consultant, he serves as an executive coach for corporate, nonprofit, educational, and church organizations in transformational leadership. For seventeen years, he was the senior pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, C

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

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

Announcement!  We're excited to publicly announce that the SECOND EDITION of the Right Side Up Journal is OFFICIALLY available!   The Right Side up Journal has helped more leaders than we imagined GET HEALTHY + REACH MORE IMPACT through 10 minutes a day of clarifying and prioritizing. With the same level of intentionality as the first edition, the second edition has been upgraded with: Tools Descriptions Blank pages More thought-provoking questions and quotes And more. All for the same price as the first edition. Order yours today:   On today's episode, Alan has a very powerful conversation with Sandeep Maity. Sandeep was sponsored by Compassion International and now partners with Compassion as an international trip leader.   Sandeep shares about his journey from poverty and hopelessness to passion and purpose. This is an amazing transformation story you need to listen to.   About Sandeep   Originally from Kolkata, India, Sandeep Maity is currently serving at Compassion International a

On today's episode, Alan is Joined by the Exodus Road for a very real and much needed conversation about the topic of Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery.  About The Exodus Road We’re on a mission to find and free them.  PREVENTION Raising awareness and empowering the vulnerable. While our primary focus is on human trafficking intervention work, we are deeply committed to holistically empowering freedom through prevention work as well! Our TraffickWatch® website is an award-winning online experience that educates the general public about the realities of human trafficking locally and globally. INTERVENTION Bringing rescue to sons and daughters alongside local police. Our primary expertise lies in empowering nationals to gather evidence of human trafficking, and facilitate rescue missions with local police. Since 2011, we have provided local law enforcement, governments, and NGOs with technology, investigative support, funding or training to enhance their ability to deliver justice in thei

Looming deadlines. Meetings. Zoom. Projects. Conflict. All of those things make us feel stress from time to time and when we're stressed it's harder to stay focused and accomplish more. On today's episode, Mark Batterson joins us on the podcast for a great talk about how to stress less and accomplish more. Maybe you're feeling the weight of the day on your shoulders this morning. If so, we want to encourage you to take 30 minutes and sit with this talk. You won't regret it. Be sure to check out Marks book Win the Day: Seven Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less and Accomplish More About Mark Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church in seven locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. Mark is the New York Times best-selling author of 17 books, including Whisper, God Speaks in Whispers (co-written with his daughter Summer), Double Blessing and Win the Day: Seven Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less a

On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with Ian Morgan Cron. Ian is known as the Enneagram dude. He trains leaders all over the world. If you're at all familiar with the Enneagram then you're probably familiar with his book The Road Back To You. If you're looking for a great intro to the Enneagram then you need to check it out.  In this conversation we talk abut crisis, where we've come from, where we want to go, and some of the mistakes we could make along the way if we aren't careful. We love Ian and the work that he does and this conversation is full of practical information. If you enjoy this conversation, do us a favor and share it on social media or text it to a friend. About Ian Morgan Cron Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, Enneagram teacher, trained psychotherapist, Dove Award-winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His books include the novel Chasing Francis and the spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me. Ian draws on an array of dis

On today's episode, Alan has a phenominal conversation with power couple, Toni and Carey Nieuwhof. Toni shares about her book Before You Split: Find What You Really Want for the Future of Your Marriage.that releases TODAY! Toni and Carey also have a great discussion about their marriage journey, battle with depression, burnout, and how they have cultivated a strong and healthy marriage.  We challenge you to listen to this individually and collectively with your spouse or significant other. Leadership is hard and so is marriage. The Nieuwhof's offer some very practical thoughts that can be applied to help you navigate your own relationships. About Toni and Carey Nieuwhof Toni Nieuwhof is an author, speaker and family law mediator, and has spent decades of her professional life practicing law and combining her professional careers of pharmacist and lawyer in leadership roles for hospitals. Her most challenging and rewarding work as a lawyer involved advising and representing people going through the journe

Have you lost wonder? As you look to the year ahead what excites you?  On today's episode, Alan sits down with world-renowned speaker, storyteller and illusionist, Harris III for a very rich conversation about his book, The Wonder Switch, and how to move beyond the story you feel stuck in and into the life you want to live. About Harris III Harris began his career at a young age, traveling the world as an award-winning, professional illusionist. He has performed for and spoken live to more than two million people in more than 30 countries on five continents. His performances have been televised to millions more on the Travel Channel and ABC Family. After traveling the globe and making a million dollars by the age of 21, only to go bankrupt a year later, Harris kick-started a decade-long journey to understand the stories we tell ourselves and how they drive all human behavior. Armed with a unique perspective, his career re-exploded as a world-renowned speaker, storyteller and entrepreneur. He is t

It's 2021 and that means a new year full of new opportunities and challenges awaits. Yes, there will be challenges this year, too.  So, as you begin your trek hopefully you've spent some time thinking through what you want to do this year in the form of goals, to-do's, hopes, and dreams. But what about the things you shouldn't do?  On this first episode of 2021, Alan walks through several paradigms you need to consider as you start 2021 that will help you gain clarity and momentum as you begin the trek. On the journey with you, friends! Take your next right step Explore Coaching Practical Leadership delivered to your inbox

What a year it's been! We have had so many rich conversations this year which made it incredibly difficult to pick our favorite episodes.  If you're just joining us, be sure and back up one episode and listen to part one of this series and then jump back to this episode- you won't be disappointed.  So, for the LAST time in 2020, enjoy today's episode where Alan and our podcast producer Jonathan Collier share part two of their most recent favorite episodes.  From all of us at Stay Forth Designs, we hope you have a wonderfully blessed, safe, and happy new year!  

What a year! Wherever you are. Whatever you have navigated. You made it. Celebrate it, pause and reflect on 2020's experiences as you plan for 2021. On part 1 of our 2020 highlight series join Alan and Jonathan as they reflect on their 5 favorite episodes, share their favorite clips and how they hope to grow in 2021.  There are some serious wisdom bombs in this episode that are very timely as 2020 is coming to a close. 

Merry Christmas Eve! From everyone at Stay Forth Designs we hope you are finding time to slow down, rest, and enjoy time with those you care about. On today's episode, Alan sits down with influencer and leader, Gabby Odom for a great conversation about young leaders and what they need from us in this season. Gabby brings a ton of wisdom into this conversation. About Gabby Gabrielle Odom is a GenZer, currently living in Texas but Minnesota born and raised. She is a bible teacher and evangelist who is passionate about reaching all people with the hope of Jesus through the teaching of the Word of God. Follow Gabby, Twitter Instagram Take your next right step  Explore Caching Practical leadership tweaks

On behalf of the Right-Side Up Podcast and everyone at Stay Forth Designs, we want to say THANK YOU for tracking along with us this year and for allowing us to accompany on your journey through 2020.  On today's episode, Alan sits down with Mike McDonald with The Bible Project for a great discussion about growth, how to pursue growth without falling into unhealth in the process.   More about The Bible Project: BibleProject is a nonprofit ed-tech organization and animation studio that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone,everywhere Their Bible resources help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable, engaging, and transformative. We do this by showcasing the literary art of the Scriptures and tracing the themes found in them from beginning to end. Rather than taking the stance of a specific tradition or denomination, they create materials to elevate the Bible for all people and draw

If you want a clearer picture of where you want to go you need to zoom out and look back where you've been. Take notes. Look at what worked, what didn't work, what do you need to keep doing, and what needs to change in order for you to get where you want to go.  On today's episode, Alan Briggs and Brad Lomenick compare notes on how they grew this year, what leaders are saying about the year and give some interesting predictions on where we're heading. Brad Lomenick has one of the best vantage points on kingdom leaders than anyone we know. Once you listen to this episode, go back and check out episode 46 for another practical conversation with Brad.  Follow Brad   Follow Brad  www.bradlomenick.com  www.catalystleader.com Read Brad's book H3 Leadership  Take your next right step Explore Coaching Increase productivity with the Right Side Up Journal  

On today's episode of the Right Side Up Leadership Podcast, Alan sits down with leader and catalyst, Sean Morgan for a phenominal conversation around convening over content.    About Sean Sean Morgan is Vice President of CDF Capital which is focused on elevating local church leaders and their Kingdom impact, A nationally known coach and speaker, Sean finds great joy in navigating ministries from obstacles to opportunities. He has developed a national reputation for connecting ministry leaders and being a catalyst of fresh vision; he founded and curates www.theascentleaders.org. Sean served as Executive Pastor and CFO at New Life Church in Northern California.  He's husband to his amazing bride, Stacy, and father to two incredible teenagers. In his spare time Sean seres our country as a KC-10 pilot in the Air Force Reserve. Connect with Sean Instagram Twitter The Ascent Leader Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast Take your next right step Explore Coaching

We're wrapping up our Enneagram series today with a look at the Head center, or numbers 7, 6, and 5. This is a great conversation, it's a little longer than our usual conversations so you may want to break it into two parts but make sure and listen all the way through. Alan and Julie originally gave this talk over on Perko's podcast, hosted by Jason Perkins.  Take your next right step.  Explore coaching Interested in enneagram training?

We're continuing our Enneagram series today with a look at the Body Triad, or numbers 8, 9, and 1. This is a great conversation, it's a little longer than our usual conversations so you may want to break it into two parts but make sure and listen all the way through. Alan and Julie originally gave this talk over on Perko's podcast, hosted by Jason Perkins.  Take your next right step.  Explore coaching Interested in enneagram training?

We're continuing our Enneagram series today with a look at the Heart Triad, or numbers 2, 3, and 4. This is a great conversation, it's a little longer than our usual conversations so you may want to break it into two parts but make sure and listen all the way through. Alan and Julie originally gave this talk over on Perko's podcast, hosted by Jason Perkins.  Take your next right step.  Explore coaching Interested in enneagram training?

Alan and Julie recently had a series of conversations about the enneagram with Jason Perkins on his podcast Perko's Podcast With so many leaders interested in the enneagram we thought we would share this series with you as this was a very rich and informative series! Interested in the enneagram? Email Julie Leadership Unboxed Explore Coaching