Stay Forth Leadership Podcast

Business futurist Tabitha Scott shares her expertise on the fascinating concept of organizations as living organisms and the importance of energy dynamics in effective leadership. Tabitha challenges traditional models of change management, advocating for a more adaptive and fluid approach. She also highlights the profound value of sabbaticals for re-centering leaders, the essential link between productivity and purpose, and her predictions for the evolving future of leadership and organizations.

Listeners will gain actionable insights on how to align personal energy with organizational goals, unlock the potential of their teams, and embrace a mindset of empowerment in the face of constant change.

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About Tabitha Scott:

With advanced degrees in Finance and Business Management and certifications in holistic and organizational practices, Tabitha is uniquely equipped to guide leaders and organizations toward innovation and resilience.

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Ever wonder why some leaders consistently rise above challenges and achieve extraordinary results? In this episode, we dive into the 3 surprising habits that set the most effective leaders apart. Discover how seizing even the smallest opportunities, facing obstacles head-on, and having a clear outcome can transform your leadership journey.

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In this special cross-podcast episode, Alan Briggs, host of the Stay Forth Leadership Podcast, joins Roger and Amanda Joy on the Come to Listen Podcast. Together, they dive into Alan’s journey in leadership, coaching, and entrepreneurship, discussing his passion for empowering others, tackling burnout, and building sustainable impact. They also explore Alan’s new book, Anti-Burnout: A Lighter Way to Live and Lead in a Heavy World, packed with actionable insights for leaders committed to making a meaningful difference.

Listeners will hear about:

• The importance of community in combating burnout

About Alan Briggs

Alan Briggs is the founder of Stay Forth Designs, a leadership coaching organization focused on supporting leaders and teams to thrive without burnout. A former pastor turned entrepreneur, Alan brings a deep understanding of meaningful leadership and personal sustainability. His latest book, Anti-Burnout, introduces practical tools and frameworks to help leaders find the right rhythm between work and rest, so they can experience greater purpose and health in their leadership journey.

Alan is also the co-founder of Co Harbor, a coworking space designed to foster community and collaboration among entrepreneurs in Colorado Springs. With a life mission rooted in living well and empowering others, Alan remains dedicated to coaching leaders and cultivating spaces where people can thrive authentically.

Connect with Alan:

• Website: Stay Forth

Upcoming Webinar Alert:

Join us on November 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST for the next installment of the Demistifying Sabbatical series, focusing on “Rest for Renewed Leadership and Organizational Growth.” This free webinar, hosted by Sabbatical Coaching Group, is ideal for leaders looking to deepen their approach to rest and rejuvenation.

Register here: https://www.sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com/webinars-and-trainings/event-one-b58ml-2can2

In this insightful episode, Alan sits down with Dan Rockwell, acclaimed author of The Vagrant, seasoned leadership coach, and consultant. Together, they dive into the ways we often stand in our own way, the personal growth practices that can elevate us, and the essential qualities leaders need to embody now more than ever. Packed with practical wisdom, this conversation hits close to home for us at Stay Forth and speaks directly to the heart of meaningful leadership.

About Dan Rockwell

Dan Rockwell delivered his first presentation at sixteen and has been captivating audiences with his insights and workshops ever since. In 2010, his passion for leadership inspired him to start the Leadership Freak blog, now read in nearly every country and followed by almost 500,000 people across social media.

Named among Inc. Magazine’s "Top Fifty Leadership and Management Experts" and one of the “Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers,” Dan’s work has been widely recognized. The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness has called Leadership Freak the “most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.”

Dan’s reach extends beyond the digital sphere through his keynotes and workshops with an impressive range of clients, including the National Institutes of Health, Home Depot, Ascension Health, Geisinger Health System, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Holding an MBA and degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction & Design, Dan’s diverse background includes owning two businesses and working as a Workforce Development Consultant for Penn State. In this role, he designed courses, mentored instructors, and gave hundreds of presentations to audiences worldwide. Today, he continues his work as a leadership coach and consultant while actively serving in his local community.

Dan lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, his high school sweetheart of over 40 years.

Connect with Dan

Website: Leadership Freak

Book: The Vagrant: Inner Journey of Leadership Parable

• Sabbaticals help leaders renew their energy and recalibrate their vision.

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In this conversation, Alan Briggs shares his journey of self-discovery and leadership, emphasizing the importance of balancing future aspirations with present engagement. He discusses the psychological aspects of leadership, particularly the tension between hope and fear when planning for the future. Through practical tools like the Right Side Up Journal and the Innovation Triangle, he encourages leaders to reflect on their past, assess their current state, and strategically plan for the future. The conversation culminates in a call for self-reflection and the importance of maintaining health and sustainability in leadership roles.

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• Leaders often focus on the future, which can lead to anxiety.

• The trip to Scotland was a bucket list experience.

In this first episode of the "Directions Series," leadership coach Alan Briggs invites us to reflect on the past and its impact on our leadership journey. Through personal stories and thought-provoking insights, Alan explores how our memories—both beautiful and painful—can shape us as leaders.

• The Balance of Past, Present, and Future: Learn how the healthiest leaders embrace all three timeframes, without overemphasizing one, to live and lead with impact.

Alan also offers reflective questions to help you process the most formative memories from your leadership, friendships, and family over the past decade.

Reflection Questions:

1. What are the three most formative memories from the last decade of your leadership?

If we can appreciate how the past has shaped us through both beautiful and broken moments, we can leverage it to influence our present and future. Tune in next week as we explore the power of living in the present.

• Ineffective leaders create a dysfunctional culture around them.

• "Ineffective leaders create a dysfunctional culture."

• Activity is not the same as action; leaders should focus on effectiveness rather than just efficiency.

• "Activity is not the same as action"