Best Healthyleadership Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking the Hustle Habit—How to Build Rhythms That Sustain Your Health & Impact 20:07

4h ago20:07

20:07

Alan and Jonathan expose the dark side of hustle culture and introduce a far better alternative: rhythms. We all know the story—“push harder, grind longer, you’ll get your big payday.” It glitters until you crash. Instead, learn why top performers thrive on repeatable, sustainable habits and how you can wage war on burnout with simple, life-giving …

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Welcome to the H2 Leader Summer Series: Becoming a Healthy + High Impact Leader 26:00

7d ago26:00

26:00

Welcome to Year 3 of our Summer Series—and this time, we're going all in on what it means to become an H2 Leader: someone who is both healthy and high impact. In this kickoff episode, Jonathan and Alan introduce the theme for the summer, reflect on past unhealthy and high-impact seasons of their own leadership, and share why this H2 tension is so i…

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The Sabbatical Journey: A Double Launch That Could Transform Your Life & Leadership 30:53

14d ago30:53

30:53

We’ve been holding this one close, and it’s finally time to share the big news... After years of coaching hundreds of leaders through sabbaticals—and taking a few ourselves—we’re beyond thrilled to announce a double launch that we believe could change how leaders rest, recover, and re-enter their work with purpose. In this episode, Alan and Jonatha…

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Summer is the 7th Inning Stretch for Leaders 30:06

21d ago30:06

30:06

In this unique episode, Jonathan and Alan explore how the 7th inning stretch in baseball offers a powerful metaphor for leadership—especially during the summer. Whether you're crushing your goals or feeling stuck halfway through the year, summer provides a built-in opportunity to pause, reset, and reconnect. They unpack how leaders can make intenti…

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Perseverance Is Greater Than Endurance: with Brandon Young 37:21

28d ago37:21

37:21

In this episode of the podcast, leadership strategist Alan is joined by Brandon Young—Army Ranger veteran, leadership expert, and co-founder of Applied Leadership Partners. Together, they explore how leaders can develop the mindset and skill set to thrive, not just survive, through seasons of high pressure, deep uncertainty, and prolonged adversity…

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What Really Matters: Eulogy Values, Vision Refresh, and a Surprise Guest 22:32

1M ago22:32

22:32

Episode Description: We spend so much time building resumes—but what will people really say at our memorials? In this reflective and unscripted episode, Alan shares how two very different moments—a family memorial and a coaching session—led to the same life-altering question: What truly matters? A Alan is joined by surprise guest Wayne Francis, who…

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Summer Is Coming Fast: 4 Keys to Make It Count (Before It Slips Away) 16:47

1M ago16:47

16:47

Time is your most precious resource—and summer is slipping up fast. In this episode, Alan Briggs lays out 4 practical, life-giving keys to intentionally plan a summer that actually replenishes you instead of overwhelming you. “If you don’t plan your summer, it will plan you.” Whether you're a parent, a leader, or someone just feeling May-Sember cha…

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The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Reignite Engagement with Dave Garrison 28:48

2M ago28:48

28:48

In this powerful episode, host Alan Briggs sits down with Dave Garrison—former multinational CEO and author of The Buy-In Advantage—to unpack one of the workplace’s biggest hidden threats: employee disengagement. Drawing from decades of experience and real-world data, Dave shares why disengagement is accelerating, what’s really behind it, and how t…

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Mac Lake on Building a Leadership Pipeline, Leading Yourself, and Why Confidence is the New Competency 39:07

2M ago39:07

39:07

Alan Briggs is joined by leadership developer and Multiply Group founder Mac Lake to unpack the growing leadership crisis—and how we fix it. Mac shares why so many organizations struggle with developing leaders rather than recruiting them, and how we can begin to shift the culture from leadership borrowing to leadership building. They dive deep int…

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How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You; with Stephanie Chung 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

In today’s episode, Alan sits down with Stephanie Chung, a trailblazing aviation executive, leadership strategist, and best selling author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Aren’t Like You. With over 35 years of aviation experience—from parking planes at Boston Logan Airport to becoming the first Black president of a major U.S. private avi…

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Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work; With Dr. Arianna Molloy 42:41

2M ago42:41

42:41

What happens when your calling—the thing that once felt like holy ground—starts draining you? In this compelling conversation, Alan sits down with Dr. Arianna Anderson, author of the new book Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work. Arianna combines academic research, personal story, and spiritual wisdom to expose the surprising dar…

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The H2 Leader Part 3: Strengthen Your Shocks – Building Resilience to Lead Through Change 17:16

3M ago17:16

17:16

Life is bumpy. Leadership? Even bumpier. And in this final part of the H2 Leader mini-series, Alan explores how leaders can develop fresh shocks—the resilience required to stay grounded during change, disruption, and uncertainty. From economic instability to organizational shifts to personal burnout, leaders today are being shaken more than ever be…

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The H2 Leader Part 2: Realigning Your Leadership – How Misalignment Drains Your Energy and Derails Your Team 13:26

3M ago13:26

13:26

In part two of The H2 Leader mini-series, Alan digs into the dangers of misalignment—how it quietly creeps into our leadership, disrupts our team dynamics, and pulls us away from the work we’re truly wired to do. If you’ve ever felt a low-grade frustration at work… like something’s just a little “off”... or noticed your team drifting apart, this ep…

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The Research is out: The Power of Sabbaticals Is Enormous (BONUS EPISODE!!!!!) 13:40

3M ago13:40

13:40

In this special bonus episode, we’re hitting pause—so that you can learn the power of pressing pause. This episode dives into the growing conversation around sabbaticals—not just as a nice-to-have, but a strategic leadership development tool. You’ll hear a compelling narration of our latest white paper, inspired by a powerful Harvard Business Revie…

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The H2 Leader Part 1: Why High-Impact Leaders Must Slow Down to Succeed. 15:20

3M ago15:20

15:20

Welcome to Part 1 of our three-part series on the H2 Leader—a leader who is both Healthy and High-Impact. In this episode, Alan dives into the first crucial element of sustainable leadership: brakes. Many leaders today are moving way too fast—making decisions at a breakneck pace, pushing their teams beyond capacity, and ultimately heading toward bu…

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Unreasonable Pursuits: Scott Cutlan on Climbing, Leadership, and Purpose 47:28

3M ago47:28

47:28

Alan Briggs sits down with Scott Cutlan—business leader, mountaineer, and author of Unreasonable: Seven Impactful Lessons Discovered Climbing the Seven Summits. Scott shares his journey from corporate executive to scaling the highest peaks in the world, and the deep leadership insights he uncovered along the way. They explore purpose, alignment, re…

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Demystifying Sabbaticals: They Aren’t Vacations –They’re The Future Of Healthy Leadership 30:56

4M ago30:56

30:56

Jonathan and Alan discuss the transformative power of sabbaticals, exploring how they can benefit both leaders and organizations. Alan shares his personal experiences with sabbaticals and how they led him to coaching others on the subject. They highlight the importance of demystifying sabbaticals, the organizational benefits they bring, and practic…

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Culture Matters; with Jenni Catron 46:22

4M ago46:22

46:22

Jenni Catron and Alan Briggs explore the complexities of leadership and organizational culture. They discuss the importance of open communication, feedback loops, and the need for leaders to be aware of the cultural dynamics within their teams. Jenni emphasizes the significance of patience and persistence when implementing change, as well as the re…

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The Art of Connection: Brad Lomenick on Leadership, Influence, and Building Meaningful Relationships 1:01:04

4M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Alan Briggs is joined by Brad Lomenick, leadership consultant, author, and connector of world-changing leaders, to discuss the art of building meaningful relationships, creating transformational gatherings, and leading with curiosity. Brad unpacks the difference between networkers vs. connectors, the importance of relational intelligence, and how l…

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John Ortberg on Pain, desperation, what we can learn from AA and the danger of fauxnerability. 48:22

4M ago48:22

48:22

In this deeply moving and insightful conversation, Alan Briggs sits down with bestselling author and pastor John Ortberg to explore the profound relationship between pain, spiritual growth, and authentic community. Drawing from his own personal journey, the teachings of Jesus, and the wisdom of the AA movement, John shares how embracing our brokenn…

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Winning Through Culture: Leadership Lessons from the NFL 28:00

4M ago28:00

28:00

Alan and Jonathan explore the intersection of leadership and culture using the NFL as a case study, discussing how organizational culture impacts performance. They delve into the definitions of culture, the importance of health and impact in leadership, and share examples of NFL teams, particularly focusing on the Washington Commanders' recent turn…

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What Time Is It? How to Discern Your Leadership Season 19:00

5M ago19:00

19:00

We often hear about "awareness" and "seasons" in leadership, but what if the key to making better decisions isn't about setting the right goals—but recognizing the season you're actually in? In this episode, Jonathan and Alan dive deep into the overlooked yet powerful concept of leadership seasons. They discuss how understanding the phase you're in…

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Lower: Embracing Radical Humility; with Zach Meerkreebs 51:48

5M ago51:48

51:48

In this episode, Alan sits down with author, pastor, and speaker Zach Meerkreebs to explore the journey of humility, pain, and redemption that led to his powerful new book, Lower. Zach shares how God shaped his life through challenges, failures, and moments of transformation. The conversation dives deep into themes like radical humility, the crushi…

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The Expectation Gap: Steve Cuss on Reactivity, Inner Critics, and Breaking Free (Part 2) 32:01

5M ago32:01

32:01

In the second half of this two-part series, Alan Briggs continues his conversation with Steve Cuss, diving deeper into the challenges leaders face in managing their inner critic, breaking predictable patterns, and finding freedom in their faith. Steve shares powerful tools to notice and navigate reactivity, align your beliefs with God’s truth, and …

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The Expectation Gap: Inner Critics, and Starting the New Year with Curiosity (Part 1 with Steve Cuss) 23:41

5M ago23:41

23:41

In the first part of this two-part conversation, Alan Briggs sits down with Steve Cuss, author of The Expectation Gap, to explore the challenges of managing expectations, staying human-sized in overwhelming spaces, and starting the year with curiosity instead of pressure. Steve shares personal stories about imposter syndrome, the power of micro-hab…

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Reflecting on Creativity, Purpose, and the Year Ahead 27:32

6M ago27:32

27:32

It’s a new year, and we’re diving headfirst into 2025 with fresh perspectives, inspiring reflections, and a whole lot of excitement! 🎉 Alan and Jonathan kick off the year by exploring the complexities of goal setting, sharing their personal journeys from skepticism to finding a rhythm that works. Whether you’re someone who loves mapping out goals o…

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Gratitude, Growth, and Leadership Reflections 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

In this special Christmas edition of the Stay Forth Leadership Podcast, hosts Alan Briggs and Jonathan Collier invite you to take a deep breath, step back, and embrace the power of gratitude. As the year winds down, they share practical insights for leaders to close out the year with intentionality and step into the next chapter with clarity and fo…

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Radical Pause: Alan Briggs on the Power of Sabbatical 34:36

6M ago34:36

34:36

After a transformative six-week sabbatical, Alan Briggs returns to the Stay Forth and the Stay Forth Leadership Podcast to unpack his experience. Join co-host Jonathan Collier as he dives deep with Alan into the why, how, and unexpected joys of stepping back to recharge and recalibrate. In this episode, Alan reveals: The pivotal reasons behind his …

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Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Everyday; With Todd Henry 34:10

6M ago34:10

34:10

Alan dives deep into the world of creativity and team dynamics with author, international speaker, and consultant, Todd Henry. His seven books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. 🌟 Todd Todd Henry has been a guiding force in the realm of creativity, coaching teams towards excellence and teaching them how to thrive together. His i…

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Reclaiming Your Whole Heart: A Conversation with Lantz Howard on Leading with Purpose and Play 29:33

7M ago29:33

29:33

In this heartfelt episode, Alan Briggs sits down with Lantz Howard, a coach, mentor, and advocate for wholehearted living. Together, they unpack the journey from burnout to living with purpose and intention. Lantz shares his story of leaving the corporate grind of ministry, embracing an 18-month wilderness season, and rediscovering his identity as …

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7 Life-Changing Habits for Leaders: Thanksgiving Special 34:00

7M ago34:00

34:00

Happy Thanksgiving from the Stay Forth Leadership Podcast! 🦃 In this special episode, we dive into seven habits that can transform your life and leadership. Alan Briggs shares practical, life-giving practices that are keeping him grounded, energized, and effective. From rethinking how you rest to prioritizing deep work, these actionable insights ar…

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The Future of Leadership: Insights from a Business Futurist; with Tabitha Scott 24:48

7M ago24:48

24:48

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 r…

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The 3 Surprising Habits of Great Leaders: Seizing Opportunities, Overcoming Obstacles, and Clarifying Outcomes 32:16

7M ago32:16

32:16

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. Get focu…

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Ways to ACTUALLY Live Healthy: Building Sustainable Leadership and Avoiding Burnout 58:24

7M ago58:24

58:24

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 exp…

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Getting Out of Our Own Way: Practical Growth and Authentic Leadership with Dan Rockwell 36:35

8M ago36:35

36:35

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 wis…

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Why I'm heading on sabbatical 36:35

8M ago36:35

36:35

Alan Briggs discusses the significance of sabbaticals for leaders, sharing his personal experiences and insights gained from previous sabbaticals. He emphasizes the importance of planning, renewal, and recalibration during this time away from work. The discussion also touches on the challenges of stepping away from work, the need for engagement in …

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Directions Series; The future: Hope or fear? 21:34

8M ago21:34

21:34

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 J…

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Directions Series; the present: engagement or escape? 18:59

8M ago18:59

18:59

In part two of our directions series, Alan shares his transformative experience during a bucket list trip to Scotland, emphasizing the importance of being present in both extraordinary and everyday moments. He discusses the challenges leaders face in maintaining presence amidst distractions and the need for intentional habits to foster engagement w…

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Directions Series; The past: Gift or torture? 15:51

9M ago15:51

15:51

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. Key Topics Covered: The Balance of Past, Present, and F…

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Why effectiveness changes us… and the world 40:52

9M ago40:52

40:52

This conversation explores the nuances of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of creating a positive organizational culture, the balance between efficiency and effectiveness, and the role of communication in leadership. The speakers discuss the internal and external fulfillment that comes from effective leadership and provide insights …

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Activity is Not The Same As Action: The Value of Well-Crafted Work 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

In this conversation, Alan Briggs and Jonathan Collier discuss the difference between activity and action, and the importance of being effective rather than just efficient. They emphasize the need for leaders to prioritize and eliminate tasks that are not the most helpful or important. They also highlight the dangers of rushing and the benefits of …

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The Leadership Shift You Need Right Now 26:27

9M ago26:27

26:27

In this conversation, Alan Briggs and Jonathan Collier discuss the difference between efficiency and effectiveness in leadership. They explore the negative consequences of leading with a hyper-efficient mindset and the importance of shifting towards effectiveness. They highlight the fear, habits, and desire for control that drive people towards eff…

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Fighting Shadows: Jon Tyson on Manhood, Faith, and Ambition 47:39

10M ago47:39

47:39

In this episode, we dive deep into a conversation that’s more important than ever: manhood. My guest, Jon Tyson, is a pastor, author, and thought leader. His latest book, Fighting Shadows, co-authored with Jefferson Bethke, takes a fresh look at the challenges men face today. Whether you’re a man or love one, this episode is for you. We discuss the…

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Preparing for Fall Leadership: Key Questions to Ask Yourself 52:39

10M ago52:39

52:39

In this episode, Alan and Jonathan dive into the fall season, a crucial time for leaders to gain momentum and prepare for the challenges ahead. They explore how to maximize this season's potential through key questions every leader should ask themselves. Whether you're leading a team, a family, or a community, this episode will provide you with act…

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AntiBurnout: Overcoming Cynicism with Curiosity 23:12

10M ago23:12

23:12

In the final episode of the Anti-Burnout summer series, Jonathan Collier and Alan Briggs discuss the topics of cynicism and curiosity. They explore the difference between being critical and being cynical, and the dangers of cynicism in leadership. They emphasize the importance of curiosity in overcoming cynicism and finding new possibilities. The c…

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Overcoming Resistance: Taking Action in the Face of Fear 18:22

10M ago18:22

18:22

In this episode, Alan Briggs discusses the topic of resistance and how it can hold us back from taking action and pursuing our goals. He emphasizes the importance of normalizing and demystifying resistance, as well as the need to move forward despite it. Briggs encourages listeners to identify areas in their lives where they are experiencing resist…

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The Expectation Gap: Unmet Expectations and Disappointment 20:40

10M ago20:40

20:40

In this episode of the Stay Forth Leadership Podcast, Jonathan Collier and Alan Briggs discuss the importance of clarifying expectations to avoid disappointment. They explore the concept of the expectation gap and how unmet expectations can lead to disappointment. They emphasize the need to name and clarify expectations in order to protect relation…

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Self-Care Strategies for Long-Term Leadership Success: With Hal Donaldson 29:24

11M ago29:24

29:24

Hal Donaldson, CEO of Convoy of Hope, shares his personal story and the lessons he has learned about serving and avoiding burnout. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself physically, emotionally, and spiritually in order to continue serving others effectively. Hal discusses the mindset shifts and practices that leaders can adopt to p…

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Antiburnout: Why Every Leader Must Confront Pain 29:53

11M ago29:53

29:53

In this episode of the Say Forth Leadership Podcast, we delve into why every leader must confront pain. Pain is an inevitable part of being human and even more so as a leader. The more people you influence, the more pain you'll be exposed to. This discussion unpacks how leaders often overlook their own pain while focusing on the next task or goal, …

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AntiBurnout: Gaining momentum in the midst of change 19:01

11M ago19:01

19:01

In this episode, Alan and Jonathan discuss the topic of change and the importance of embracing experiments as a way to navigate through change. They highlight the need for clarity and awareness before taking appropriate action, and encourage small steps and experiments to shift the needle and gain momentum. They also emphasize the importance of not…

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