The H2 Leadership Podcast

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...

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 le...

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 Descr...

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 fre...

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...

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...

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 chall...

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 wor...

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 paradigm...

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 Co...

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...

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 GenZe...

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 B...

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 gi...

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 o...

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 c...

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 coa...

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 co...

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  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! From everyone at Stay Forth Designs we hope that even in the midst of these interesting times you have a blessed day with your those closest to you. On today's episode of the podcast Alan sits down with Jeff and Terra Mattson for a great conversation about warning signs leaders need to be aware of and pay attention to. Jeff and Terra recently spoke at our Healthy Leaders Summit...

Did you ever play the game twister as a kid? Twister could be a solid representation of how your leadership has felt this year. Always adapting, stretching, contorting, shifting, doing anything to keep from falling over.  On today's episode Alan sits down with Brooke Hempell of Barna Group for a very insightful conversation about current trends in christian leadership.  Take a few minutes and list...

When someone says "Innovation" what comes to mind? On today's episode of the podcast Alan has a great conversation about innovation with pastor and innovation strategist Doug Paul around the question of "are we innovating right now?" This is a very timely conversation with tons of application that will help you take your next right step. About Doug My Work as an Innovation Strategist I help lead ...

This has been a weighty season full of tough decisions and discouragement. How have you dealt with it? What is your current energy level? What is your current encouragement level? Alan has a great conversation with Josh Surratt, Pastor of Seacoast Church about dealing with discouragement. This is a very rich conversation full of insight and encouragement. About Josh Josh Surratt was raised in Char...

When is the last time you did something fun? Went on an adventure? If you want to continue pursuing health so you can reach more impact you need to implement rhythms of fun and adventure into your routine.  On today's episode, Alan sits down with Pastor and leader Brian Tomme for a great conversation about fun, adventure, and why it's so important right now. About Brian  Brian Tome is the founding...

Hey friends! We have another great conversation for you today. Yes, we say that all the time, but we really believe it, especially with this conversation. If you have been tracking along with us for any amount of time then you know that we don't run from hard conversations, we run to them. Today's conversation with Dr. Brian Loritts is no different, it's hard, it's real, but it's also very encoura...