The Action Catalyst

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Jun 2026

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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. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.

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June 16, 202623 min

HeartPrint, with Meg Tuohey | (Psychology, Self-Help, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence)

Meg Tuohey, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and host of the Wisdom Stripes podcast, explores why modern self‑help culture often fails women by encouraging self‑override instead of self‑trust, and introduces the concept of "heartprint"—the unique inner blueprint that guides fulfillment, purpose, and growth. Learn how high‑achieving women can feel successful yet emotionally numb, why intuition is a critical emotional survival skill, utilizing emotional literacy and relational intelligence in leadership, the neuroscience of burnout and elite performance, and how self‑attunement enables clearer decision‑making in both personal and professional environments. With insights grounded in psychology and lived experience, this episode offers a powerful reframing of personal growth, leadership, and well‑being for women navigating ambition, identity, and modern self‑help messaging.

June 11, 20262 min

CLIP: Experience Vs. Wisdom

Dr. Tony Alessandra, founder of Assessments 24x7, addresses the lessons he learned from failure, and how learning when to say "no" is the REAL test of your goals and objectives.Hear Dr. Alessandra's full interview in Episode 504 of The Action Catalyst.

June 9, 202613 min

REMASTERED: The Miracle Morning, with Hal Elrod | (Routine, Productivity, Mindset, Health)

Hal Elrod, bestselling author of "The Miracle Morning", shares the life‑changing philosophy behind his globally influential morning routine, recounts his extraordinary journey from being clinically dead after a head‑on collision with a drunk driver and weathering financial collapse, to overcoming the odds. Learn about the six core practices that help individuals improve health, income, mindset, and relationships, the snooze‑proof wake‑up strategy, a powerful morning routine speed-run for busy schedules, and why success is driven by who you become daily.Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh: Leading Today, Transforming Tomorrow. Click here to learn more.Create Your Own Luck / Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh

June 5, 20261 min

Cut For Time: Going Out Like Koufax

In this cut-for-time clip from Episode 504 of The Action Catalyst, Dr. Tony Alessandra, founder of Assessments 24x7 shares how when it was time to leave the speaking circuit, he looked to a few MLB greats for guidance...Hear the rest of Dr. Alessandra's interview in Episode 504 of The Action Catalyst.

June 4, 20262 min

CLIP: 10 Minutes to Pitch / 90 Seconds to Succeed

John Livesay, funding strategist and author, reveals how to structure a winning pitch, grab attention in the first 90 seconds, and position the founder as the “jockey” investors want to back. Hear John's full interview in Episode 145 of The Action Catalyst.

June 3, 20262 min

Overtime with Outland: Dr. Tony Alessandra, Episode 504

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 504 with Dr. Tony Alessandra, founder of Assessments 24x7.

June 2, 202632 min

Assess for Success, with Dr. Tony Alessandra | (Personality, Psychology, Leadership, Personal Development)

Dr. Tony Alessandra, founder of Assessments 24x7 and a pioneering authority in personality assessments, sales psychology, and leadership development, shares insights from more than five decades in the assessment and training industry. In this conversation, Alessandra recounts his journey from door‑to‑door sales and academic leadership to creating widely used assessments that help individuals and organizations improve communication, adaptability, and performance. He explains how modern assessments drive personal growth, better hiring decisions, stronger leadership, and more effective teamwork, and also explores his creation of the "Platinum Rule", lessons learned from failure, the importance of listening and adaptability, and why simplicity, practicality, and focus are essential for long‑term business success.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/StudentsSouthwestern Student CoachingDr. Jeremy S. Owoh: Leading Today, Transforming Tomorrow. Click here to learn more.Create Your Own Luck / Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh

May 28, 20261 min

CLIP: Business Isn't Personal...But It Is

Entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of unicorn company TheRealReal, shares the importance of relying on data and balancing passion with objectivity as you both start, and scale, your business.Hear Julie's full interview in Episode 503 of The Action Catalyst.

May 26, 202617 min

REMASTERED: Perfecting Your Sales Pitch, with John Livesay | (Selling, Networking, CEO, Engagement)

John Livesay, funding strategist and author, reveals expert insights into how entrepreneurs and startup founders can craft compelling investor pitches that win funding, including a shift from feature‑based presentations to emotionally driven storytelling, how to structure a winning pitch, grab attention in the first 90 seconds, demonstrate traction, show empathy for both customers and investors, and position the founder as the “jockey” investors want to back. Livesay also covers practical startup fundraising strategies, including angel investing, venture capital, valuations, and family offices, making this episode a must‑listen for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital and communicate their vision with clarity and confidence.Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh: Leading Today, Transforming Tomorrow. Click here to learn more.Create Your Own Luck / Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh

May 21, 20264 min

CLIP: When To Gift and How Much

John Ruhlin, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of "Giftology", offers guidance on when to give, how much to spend, and how to calculate ROI on gifting to clients or prospects.Hear John's full interview in Episode 173 of The Action Catalyst.