
The Action Catalyst
The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond.
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Latest episodes

Dec 17, 2024 • 28min
The Law at Work, with Alan Crone (Legal, Employment, Management, Business)
Employment law attorney, author, and Founder/CEO of the Crone Law Firm, Alan Crone explains how what you do defines who you are, reveals the 3 biggest constants over 30 years of law, as well as the list of things a new or small business absolutely MUST do to stay on the right side of the law, and shares why diversity is death (but not how you think).

Dec 12, 2024 • 4min
CLIP: Bullet Holes, KGB, and Fighting Stereotypes
Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts, shares memories of hotels with bullet holes in the walls and being followed by the KGB, and all the good that comes from cultural exchange.Hear Ellen's full interview in Episode 474 of The Action Catalyst.

Dec 10, 2024 • 18min
REMASTERED: Health Tips for Busy Business Executives, with Dr. Josh Axe (Fitness, Nutrition, Stress, Medicine)
Entrepreneur, author, founder, and physician Dr. Josh Axe identifies a few of the health trends that are most dangerous for business people, talks about managing your stress the healthy way and some of the cultural and religious differences in health, and addresses one of the most pressing questions of our times… IS Caesar salad the enemy?

Dec 5, 2024 • 3min
CLIP: How Did You Know He Was Done?
Author, speaker, and Founder of Courage Crafters, Andrea Waltz, talks about setting “no” goals, why hearing “no” is important EVEN for top producers, and why to never be afraid to ask for what you want.Hear Andrea's full interview in Episode 31 of The Action Catalyst.

Dec 4, 2024 • 3min
Overtime with Outland: Ellen Hoggard, Episode 474
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 474 with Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts.

Dec 3, 2024 • 31min
A Million Ladders, with Ellen Hoggard (Education, Youth Development, International Affairs, Travel)
Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts, shares memories of being detained at the Berlin wall, hotels with bullet holes in the walls, and being followed by the KGB, and talks about staying true to yourself at forks in the road, getting 100s of kids home during Covid, some tips on what to pack from a VERY well-traveled person, and ALL that we have to gain from worldwide cultural exchange.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/StudentsSouthwestern Student CoachingThis episode is brought to you by High School in the USA. Learn more at HighSchoolintheUSA.com.High School in the USA

Nov 29, 2024 • 5min
CLIP: The 3 Principles of AI
Entrepreneur, professor, and Founder/CEO of Smarty, Denzil Eden, shares the 3 principles of AI, and some common fears and concerns around the emerging and exciting technology.Hear Denzil's full interview in Episode 473 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 28, 2024 • 3min
Thanksgiving Wishes from Stephanie Maas
Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas breaks down her favorite parts of the Thanksgiving holiday, and what it really means to have an "attitude of gratitude".

Nov 27, 2024 • 45sec
Happy Thanksgiving, from Adam Outland
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland shares what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Nov 26, 2024 • 13min
REMASTERED: Go For No, with Andrea Waltz (Sales, Business, Author, Goal Setting)
Andrea Waltz, Author and Founder of Courage Crafters, shares insights on redefining rejection. She discusses the concept of setting 'no' goals and why encountering rejection is crucial for growth, even for top producers. Andrea emphasizes that asking for what you want can empower you, turning setbacks into valuable learning experiences. Her 'Go For No' philosophy extends beyond sales, encouraging listeners to embrace rejection as a means to build resilience and boost self-esteem in all areas of life.
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