LAUNCH Podcast with Allison Michels

“What’s your dream, let’s go get it!” In this episode, Allison interviews Beth Handel. Beth is the Co-Founder of Handel Group with other 20 years experience in the executive coaching industry and having led more than 50,000 individuals. Beth’s ability to evolve corporate culture and bring about exponential financial growth has become her trademark. The Handel Group's straightforward and innovative...

“What’s the next right thing and why am I doing it?” In this episode, Allison interviews Nicole Smithback . Nicole has been in healthcare administration for 18 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and her passion is helping people to find their why. Recently she had a personal tragedy that helped her re-evaluate her why to show up in a huge way for her family. Nicole and A...

“You have to have a strong why.” In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Harvey Castro. Dr. Harvey is an entrepreneur, author of “Success Reinvention,” founder of over 20 successful companies, ER Doctor, and MBA. Harvey shares mistakes people have made when trying to reach success. Success is not an accident. It is created moment by moment, breath by breath, and choice by choice. No matter where y...

“People are our most precious natural resource and we need to be able to pass along their wisdom to the next generation.” In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Deborah Heiser . Dr. Deborah Heiser is an Applied Developmental Psychologist specializing in aging, a researcher, author, and an adjunct professor. Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project. The Mentor Project is a regis...

“You have to decide why it’s intrinsically important for you to keep going.” In this episode, Allison interviews Joe Jacobi. Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist and Performance Coach who collaborates with leaders & teams by getting them outside the day-to-day rush of life and bringing focus to what truly matters most. His strategies and concepts help clients, including sales and technology...

“I help people go from satisfaction to thriving in their work.” In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Sweta Chawla. Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Author and Life & Leadership Coach. She has been called a "copywriter for the soul" and serves highly-responsible individuals and groups who want to step further into t...

“Never underestimate the power of a mother!” In this episode, Allison interviews Janice Lintz. Janice Schacter Lintz is a passionate, accomplished hearing loss consultant and advocate. She is well known and respected for her ability to assess situations, identify areas for improvement, recommend solutions, and implement programs that help organizations improve customer service and grow profits. He...

“He had an infectious positivity that I want to share with the world.” In this episode, Allison interviews Tracy Felix . Tracy is the author of “ Introducing Jacob,” a story she wrote about her son who was diagnosed with L1CAM and many other complex medical issues. She wrote the book with her son as the hero so he could read a book with a child in a wheelchair as the hero. Tracy shares her persona...

“What you tell yourself is possible is possible!” - Julie Scott In this episode, Allison interviews Julie Scott. Julie Scott is a life coach that thrives on helping women prioritize their needs and gain self-confidence so they can stop worrying about being enough and start living life. Julie and Allison discuss the importance of health, how to find the time, internal self-talk, stepping into your...

“Everyone deserves an exciting career.” - Benjamin Preston In this episode, Allison interviews Benjamin Preston. Benjamin Preston is an award-winning business consultant and career strategist. As a consultant, Benjamin works with businesses to support initiatives in marketing, business strategy, operations, employee development, and human resources. He also offers one-on-one coaching for young pro...

“Personal development is professional development. In order to be a better leader you need to start working on yourself first.” - Alain Hunkins In this episode, Allison interviews Alain Hunkins. Alain is the CEO of Hunkins Leadership Group and helps leaders adopt the facilitative mindset-- a set of beliefs and behaviors that makes achieving performance goals easier. Alain has worked with over 2000...

“Include your team in the brainstorming process to come up with a great idea.” - Holly In this episode, Allison interviews Holly Mattingly. After a 25-year career at The Coca-Cola Company, Holly’s next chapter is focused on building the next generation of leaders in the marketplace. As the owner of Coffeehouse Coaching, Holly shares business acumen, leadership skills, and personal journey with tho...

“What would you care about as a human if nothing else matters. That’s your purpose.” In this episode, Allison interviews Treveal C.W. Lynch. Treveal is a self-worth specialist, author of the new book, “What is Enough” and found of iamthepossible, a self-development company built on the philosophy that, “I and my possibilities are one and the same; everything I hope to be tomorrow I already am toda...

In this episode, Allison interviews Mary Schneider. Mary is a healing arts and energetic medicine therapist with more than 30 years experience. Since 1996 she has helped patients create positive change through a healing process known as Resonance Repatterning. From light to sound therapy to Chinese Five Element Acupuncture System, Mary removes limiting beliefs. Mary and Allison discuss ways to tra...

“It was always in me to want to make a big difference in the world.” In this episode Allison interviews Sanjay Baskaran . Sanjay is a Technology Investor, Former FinTech CEO, Ex. Amazon GM, Board Member, and is passionate about Education Philanthropy. Sanjay shares some of his personal experiences from growing up and studying Chemical Engineering in India to moving to Michigan State University to...

“Saying yes to something is saying no to something else.” -Samantha Lane In this episode Allison interviews Samantha Lane. After years of being a workaholic, Samantha  had her chest cut open at age 29. The experience taught her that life can be short and time is our most valuable resource. She loves talking about time management, work-life balance, and business. Samantha and Allison talk abou...

“Your life should be about finding your purpose.” Terry Tucker In this episode Allison interviews Terry Tucker . Terry Tucker has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, an undercover narcotics investigator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, an author...

“Let’s take you from being a people-pleasing, guilt ridden, perfectionist to a confident, courageous, bada$$. Um...yes please!” - Amy Smith In this episode Allison interviews Amy E. Smith.  Amy is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speak...

“Finding your brave in all of your life.” In this episode, Heather Vickery. Heather Vickery is a global leader that helps you leverage your fear into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered, bold, and successful lives. Heather is a single mom of four who is committed to building a movement of braver...

“How do I create a path toward joy?”- Julie Coraccio In this episode Allison interviews Julie Coraccio. Julie Coraccio is an award-winning professional organizer, author and certified life coach in Raleigh, NC. She is passionate about supporting people in creating the life they choose, deserve, and desire. She hosts the popular weekly podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out . She is passionate...

“When you dissect the greatest achievements in history, there’s always one common element: and that’s being Relentless.” -Steve Klein In this episode Allison interviews Steve Klein. Steve Klein helps organizations that are frustrated with their level of focus or progress and leaders who want to inspire their teams to achieve consistent results. He’s helped some of the world’s biggest brands transf...

“ My inner work has been the most transformational work of my life.” -Marina Yanay- Triner In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Marina Yanay- Triner. Marina is a transformational coach for empaths and high achievers. She loves supporting people in exploring their shadow side: any trauma and pain they have experienced in their life that has impacted how they show up now. She believes that it...

In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Dr. Katie Nall. Katie Nall, Ph. D., is a Florida mathematician, a TEDx speaker, a professional member of National Speakers Association, and an Advanced Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT or Tapping. Dr. Nall enjoys showing others how to dissolve their WAFFLES – worries, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion...

“As humans we use words to create our reality.” - Erwin Wils In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Erwin Wils. Erwin has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering by education and is a certified professional hypnotherapist, master Soulkey therapist, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Therapy) practitioner by training, I bring 25+ years of...

“I love the quote, ‘There’s no growth in the comfort zone.’” - Alexis Haselberger In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Alexis Haselberger. Alexis Haselberger is a time management and productivity coach who helps people do more and stress less through coaching, workshops and online courses. Her pragmatic, yet fun, approach helps people easily integrate practical, realistic strategies into the...