Stay Forth Leadership Podcast

Alan invites you to pull up a chair at our hub space in Colorado Springs as we hear from members of Leap Year.  Leap Year is a 12 month program developed for hungry leaders who are making a big jump. Leap Year is half way over and these leaders are learning a TON. We unpack their growth, challenges, new relationships and the importance of finding your crew if you are going to attempt big things. We are BIG fans of this Leap Year community and you will be, too!

On today's episode, Alan sits down with CEO, author and wealth coach Melissa Hughes to talk about money and underlying beliefs that hold us back from unlocking our soul purpose. Melissa provides expert advice and wisdom straight from the intersection of the spiritual and the practical and sheds light on gaps we tend to have about money. Feeling unsure of your finances right now? You need to ingest this episode   About Melissa A self-made millionaire by 31, Melissa Hughes is the founder of the Live Rich. Spread Wealth. Global Movement, which is changing the lives of businesspeople worldwide. She is a master business coach, best-selling author, international speaker, and consultant. Her mission: to help entrepreneurs and individuals at large companies to accomplish their business goals (including massive profits) while staying connected to their authentic self, transforming the world, and creating lives of limitless abundance. Known as The Guru of Implementation®, Melissa’s success, and that of her clients, is a result of her practical, proven systems for business and life success. Her clients include companies like Microsoft, Motorola, ESPN, and globally recognized speaker Lisa Nichols, star of the hit film, The Secret, as well as small start-ups and individuals. Large corporations around the world hire Melissa to advise them on projects and initiatives to the tune of $20 million, and she specializes in helping to ensure culture, communication, project scope, and implementation are successful across divisions, departments, and business units. Melissa is a dynamic, transformative speaker who has presented to companies and at entrepreneurial events, conferences, universities, and associations throughout the U.S. and in Ukraine, Dubai, Costa Rica, Canada, Bali, Tokyo, and Amsterdam, to name a few. Thanks to her high-accountability and firm-love coaching style, Melissa’s coaching clients (who number in the thousands) have created massive results in their business and personal lives. Melissa, a wife and the mom of a seven-year-old global citizen (who has already been to 14 countries), serves as a board member on the Detroit Chapter of the Entrepreneur Organization. She has worked with leaders, trailblazers, sleeping giants, and entrepreneurs worldwide, helping them live their divine purpose and a full life. CONNECT WITH MELISSA Melissa@LiveRichSpreadWealth.com MelissaHughes.com LiveRichSpreadWealth.com LinkedIn: Melissa-Lisa-Hughes-MHA-PMP Facebook: TheGuruOfImplementation Instagram: @IAmMelissaHughes MORE FROM STAYFORTH EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool: 

Get ready for a new concept we're kicking off on the Stay Forth Leadership podcast! live coaching sessions with Alan. On today's episode, Alan coaches Jerry, a nonprofit leader, through a brief yet impactful coaching session. He helps Jerry clarify his current reality and future dreams, and provides practical next steps to help him move forward. Now, it's your turn. We invite you to join us for a free live coaching session on the podcast. Simply send an email hello@stayforth.com and share the area of confusion you'd like to gain clarity on.  

On today's episode, Alan talks to entrepreneur an author Matt Shoup. Matt started with a simple business; painting houses. He's evolved into a dynamic business leader, business coach, and inspirational communicator. He shares a surprising message on how to compost our failures into success and how to show up and be you (not the gal or guy down the street). This one is helpful for anyone who fears failure (yep, that's all of us).   About Matt Matt Shoup is a serial entrepreneur, bilingual keynote speaker, and award-winning business leader who is passionate about inspiring entrepreneurs in realizing their leadership potential. Since 2005, Matt has founded six successful companies and been featured on Fox Business, the BBC, U.S. News & World Report, and Entrepreneur. A Brazilian jujitsu black belt, Spanish coffee addict, aspiring paella chef, and fan of all things Spain, Matt lives in northern Colorado with his wife, Emily; their children, Riley and Hailey; and Romeo, their giant schnoodle.  Connect with Matt Website: https://www.mattshoup.com/ Books: https://www.mattshoup.com/books/ More from Stay Forth EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool: 

A healthy Sabbatical has three distinct phases; Prepare, Experience and Reorient. Without a framework for Sabbatical it can be harmful to the leader, their family and their organization. With this simple framework leaders can design a healthy, life-altering Sabbatical. On today's episode, Alan Briggs and Chad Lunsford share the three phases of sabbatical in a simple and practical way that continues to demystify sabbatical. They also invite listeners to attend our upcoming "Demystifying Sabbatical" training on March 1st this is free to attend so click the link below to register. More from Stay Forth Demystifying Sabbatical Training: https://training.stayforthcoaching.com EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool: 

There's a lot of talk about sabbatical these days, which is encouraging. But if we don't clarify WHY sabbatical is helpful and WHAT it actually is then sabbatical can cause harm to leaders and organizations discussing them. Sabbatical is a gift, but must be carefully understood and stewarded. Properly planned and navigated. On today's episode, sabbatical coaches Alan Briggs and Chad Lunsford talk about sabbatical in a simple, practical, and informative way and invite listeners to attend the upcoming "Demystifying Sabbatical" training on March 1st. It is free to attend and the link to register is below. More from Stay Forth Demystifying Sabbatical Training: https://training.stayforthcoaching.com EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool: 

On today's episode, Alan Briggs shares about the "quiet quitting" epidemic and a few surprising ways to fight it. Is the quiet quitting epidemic about laziness, disengagement or poor workplace practices? It's complicated, but there are steps you can take to fight it. Let's dive deep on this. More from Stay Forth EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool:   

On today's episode, entrepreneur and operations expert, and high capacity leader Allison Caffrey joins us for a conversation about the importance of systems within an organization and why a properly planned system for mastering maternity leave creates a healthier culture, and helps teams lead more effectively before, during and after maternity leave.    About Alyson Alyson Caffrey is the founder of Master Maternity Leave and the Master Maternity Leave Signature Course. She spent the last five years as a small business operations consultant in her company, Operations Agency, helping streamline the back-end ops for a multitude of brands. Since entering motherhood, her mission is to help small businesses and mompreneurs realize maternity leave as an opportunity, not a setback. Before becoming a mom, Alyson had never taken more than a week off from her business- nor did she want to! However, she knew she had to change something in order to prepare to take some time off and augment her day-to-day to fit her new lifestyle when she returned to work post-baby. Shocked at the lack of structured information available regarding planning maternity leave for female business owners, she decided to lean in and document her experience prepping, executing, and returning from maternity leave - twice in seventeen months! Alyson found that few small business owners had a plan of action for how they handled tasks, cross-training and shifting responsibilities for expecting parents. They shared that this led to parents returning to work with lots more on their plate than when they left, team members bothering them while out on leave with emails and meetings… and even early returns.  Alyson made Master Maternity Leave, a series of resources for mompreneurs (expecting moms running their own shop) and small businesses with expecting employees. Her goal is to use her skills as an operator to help centralize the company’s procedures and training and create overall transparency internally so that when someone goes out on leave, team members know how to shift and accommodate.  Alyson now runs Operations Agency, a bustling home with two young sons (Frank, 2 years and Jack, 8 months), and helps expecting entrepreneurs prep for this massive shift in life and business. Connect with Alyson Website: https://mastermaternityleave.com/about/ Download a free planning checklist at Mastermaternityleave.com From Stay Forth EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com  

On today's episode, Alan interviews speaker, author, and coach, B.J Thompson. The two discuss B.J's new book "Awaken a Better You" and 4 practical steps anyone can take for lasting change within their life and leadership.   About B.J. BJ is a life coach, speaker, and author who helped launch one of the largest faith movements in recent history – the “116 Movement” with Grammy award winning artist Lecrae. He also served alongside Bryan Loritts to expand groundbreaking racial reconciliation work in Memphis, TN. BJ has worked with tens of thousands of individuals and couples all over the world helping them experience personal and relational growth. Currently BJ serves as the executive director for Build a Better Us. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in Christian studies from Union University. He has been featured in Relevant Magazine, Propel, Christianity Today, Barna, & other publications. He has also worked with History Chanel, RZIM, ERLC, Desiring God, Universities & other corporations. He and his wife Vanja have been married 16 years and live in Atlanta with their three children. Connect with B.J. Book Website From Stay Forth Download this free tool: www.weeklyplanninggrid.com  

On today's episode, Alan talks with Pastor, Author, and leader Jimmy Rollins about his new book Love Outside the Lines: Beyond the Boundaries of Race, Difference, and Preference.    About Jimmy Jimmy Rollins is the former lead pastor of i5 City Church just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. A revelatory preacher, visionary leader, and generous pastor, Jimmy’s entire ministry is fueled by Jesus’ command to serve the least of these. He and his wife, Irene, founded i5 City Church on that premise and mission, and together they have built an influential church known for local outreach and global impact. Jimmy also serves as an overseer for a variety of churches throughout the country, and in his position as a strategic partner of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), he has had many opportunities to teach countless churches and church leadership teams all over the world. Jimmy is also a champion for the marginalized in society, and through his work in the area of racial reconciliation, Jimmy has mediated many conversations promoting awareness, healing, and unity. On June 7, 2020, Pastor Jimmy led over 2,000 community members in a Walk for Justice, a peaceful demonstration promoting justice and racial equality. This event at the City Dock of Annapolis brought together people of all colors and faiths, as well as police officers and government officials, in an effort to speak out against racism in America. Jimmy and Irene have been married for more than twenty years, and, although they have walked through extremely difficult seasons, they can testify to God’s transformative healing power in bringing them to a place of mutual health and joy. Together they lead a vibrant church and parent their three wonderful “almost-grown” children, Kayla, Jaden, and Maya. Connect with Jimmy Website: https://www.iamjimmyrollins.com Instagram: @iamjimmyrollins  Twitter: @iamjimmyrollins  From Stay Forth Download this free tool: www.weeklyplanninggrid.com