The Upstream Leader Podcast

In part 2 of this conversation, The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton and Ifen Donovan, a licensed counselor at Peace of Mind Counseling Services, discuss the relationship between leadership and mental health. They delve deeper into the five A's—awareness, acceptance, allow yourself to seek help, attend to your feelings, and act—as a practical framework for leaders. Donovan emphasizes the impact of past trauma on personal growth, advocating for self-awareness and healing. The conversation stresses the importance of recognizing emotional triggers, engaging in deep breathing exercises, and balancing work with rest and play. The episode aims to promote emotionally intelligent leadership and destigmatize seeking professional help for mental well-being.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

In part 1 of this conversation, The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton and Ifen Donovan, a licensed counselor at Peace of Mind Counseling Services, delve into the crucial intersection of leadership and mental health. The discussion emphasizes the impact of fear of failure, unresolved familial issues, and the "only I can do it" mentality on leaders' emotional bank accounts. Ifen introduces the concept of the five A's—be aware, accept, allow, attend to feelings, and act—as a framework for maintaining emotional well-being. The conversation underscores the significance of leaders recognizing personal boundaries, understanding coping mechanisms, and fostering a workplace where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued for optimal mental health and productivity.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

The Upstream Leader’s Heath Alloway makes a new connection with Ed Warren from Sage Intacct to discuss the evolution of client accounting and CFO services that are resulting in rewarding personal and firm growth opportunities, all while making a significant impact on clients.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com.

The Upstream Leader Podcast’s Jeremy Clopton opens up with Heath Alloway to share how past life events influenced his workaholic tendencies. Too often, the individuals struggling with balance are those who meet the characteristics of a great team member, and that is hard to change. He shares his personal story that goes much deeper than productivity hacks to find a balance between the desire to achieve, the fear of failure, and the associated costs.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton and Keith Dolabson, Gursey | Schneider LLP, explore effective networking in the digital age. Keith advocates for genuine connections and dispels the notion of needing to be the most interesting person in the room. The discussion covers virtual networking challenges and emphasizes the importance of regular, continuous engagement. Keith provides tools for tracking connections and shares success stories, illustrating the transformative impact of networking.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

The Upstream Leader’s Heath Alloway has a crucial conversation with Amy Kelly and Julie Nee from The Jon Gordon Companies about the profound impact of positivity in our professional and personal lives. In a world surrounded by negativity, this episode will help you grow the skill of positivity to make a difference in your own lives, careers, and everyone else around you.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton talks with Justin Grant, Founder of Professional Productions, about turning adversity into opportunity. In a conversation that covers so many life experiences, Jeremy and Justin tackle topics including mental health challenges, support, and what leaders can do to overcome challenges and create opportunities for themselves.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

The Upstream Leader’s Heath Alloway talks with Alyssa Taylor, a manager at Windes, and Eric Tuffnail, a manager at RLB, to gain valuable insight into their leadership journey. They share personal experiences and advice about the importance of the manager role, lessons learned, and how partners can prepare the next generation of leaders.    Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

The Upstream Leader Podcast’s Jeremy Clopton and Heath Alloway have a conversation about the recent HeadWaters conference hosted by Upstream Academy. They cover their key takeaways, reactions, and reflection they’ve done since the conference.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com

The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton talks with Kyle Turriff of RLB Digital about how he turned his dream into reality. The conversation winds through Kyle’s journey from aspiring golf pro to ultimately leading the digital practice in one of Canada’s top firms. They discuss goals, side hustles, persistence, and strategies for creating something new in an accounting firm.   Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com