The Aim Upward Podcast

Talking about getting caught up in tight communication spaces with people.  It gets messy and complex with people. Pick the lock that opens things up. 

Today I talk about navigating the wild seas of digital news and information.  I view so much of the world through changing technology and how it affects all of us.  We are all getting so much news that is catered to what we are biased towareds, and it allows us to build a house of cards in our minds that is constantly blown over by feedback we get from the world.  I have developed a quick checklis...

Welcome to 2025. This week, I share thoughts about Hurricane Helene in NC and the Fires in Los Angeles. I also talk about my stint as a Crisis Communication Director for Carolina Ranch during the Shrub Peatland fire of 2022. There is a lot going on in the world and I believe we are called to be better as humans. 

Happy Halloween. Time to let go of the past and embrace the future. But first, relish the echoes and the shadows in gratitude.

This week I talk about recycling your pain.  It's a fascinating topic because we all use our past motivation. 

In this episode, I talk about the Equinox and some things to consider in your progression for the year.

This week, I spoke with my friend Trey Simmons about the art of Aqua-Scaping. I was intrigued by seeing one of his amazing aquariums that had plants growing out of the top and out into the room like a living garden. It led to a long discussion around aqua-scaping. Trey is a veteran firefighter and has been practicing mindfulness through aqua-scaping for a few years now. It's a fascinating dis...

This week, I connected with long-time friend, Chip Warren about the book "The War of Art" by Stephen Pressfield. Chip introduced me to the book in 2003  when I was transitioning out of the music industry. Chip is a writer and filmmaker who is currently living in Budapest, Hungary.  He recently has been doing work for the U.S. State Department, producing videos about the culture in Kyiv,...

This week, I talk about the Positive Intelligence Exercise around Meditating on your younger self. You can sign up for weekly email HERE.

This week I talk about how the power of composting your past. It makes great fertilizer!

The Great Forgetting. We are being soaked in novel information through technology at an increasing rate. It messes with our ability to orient through context memory. I talk about my observations in this space today. Get on the weekly email HERE.

This week I talk about an experience I had learning from some Buddhist monks. They used the phrase "Lead With The Boundaries and Follow With The Compassion" Sign up for weekly email HERE.

Happy August First. It's a great time to be alive. This week I talk about Lammas and the idea of First Harvest and how it can be leveraged for growth. Sign up for the weekly email HERE.

This week I talk about a thing I love talking about - The Storyteller's Triangle.  The Story The Teller The Audience Sign up for the weekly email HERE

I had the pleasure of spending 24 hours with Dr. Susan Rogers, the author of "This Is What It Sounds Like."  Susan teaches at Berklee College and also worked as a recording engineer and producer for 25 years of Music and ha. She spent the 80s working with Prince, amongst many legends. A real badass. Here is a link to sign up for my weekly email.

Today, I discuss a full-circle moment with Michael Franti. Sometimes, you have moments that allow you to see your future self. It's amazing when that self shows up. Sign up for weekly email here.

Today, I talk about E Pluribus Unum.  Have a great 4th. https://aim-upward.ck.page/profile

This week we talk about R-Fed and some lessons to learn from him. You can sign up for the Aim Upward Weekly email HERE. Federer Commencement Speech at Dartmouth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqWUuYTcG-o

Today I talk about Summer Solstice. Happy Summer. You can sign up for weekly email here.

The topic this week is The Ambition For Excellence. You can sign up for the weekly email here: https://aim-upward.ck.page/profile

This week I speak briefly about the crossroads and those holding flashlights at those crossroads. Click HERE to get on the weekly email list.

This week, I spoke with fellow coach Sally Seppanen about Complexity and Leadership. Sally is a veteran coach and leadership consultant from the DC area. She has extensive experience in working with highfunctioning leaders here in the US and Internationally and can be found at  http://www.sepp6.com/ We talk about the acceleration tech and information and how it affects those in leadership position...

It's the season for action.  Week 10 is dedicated to the PQ sage power of "activate." Give yourself permission to go for it.

Today I talk about the Wheel of the Year and how to adjust your rhythms to the sun holidays and cross-quarter days.  It's a little obscure but I have found success in self-management and expectation around these ways of viewing the natural year. You can sign up for the weekly email here:   https://aim-upward.ck.page/profile

Today, I am lucky to have Josh Dietrich on the podcast. Josh is an executive coach and former software executive. He owns Arete Pursuits, which provides executive and leadership coaching. Recently, Josh wrote a blog that caught my attention called "Understanding Trust".   It is a rich topic and one I love exploring.  We had a great conversation. c