Right-side Up Leadership Podcast

Alan has a fascinating conversation with author and researcher Susan Salenger about how women's health is suffering and why women are more likely to take care of everyone else before themselves. Women even tend to view their health issues mch differently than men do. This is a huge issue that is impacting SO many families and workplaces, because it's impacting the women we love. This is a crucial listen for both men and women. About Susan I'm a non-fiction writer, an avid reader and a foodie, especially dark chocolate. For more than 25 years, my husband and I owned Salenger Films, which produced and distributed corporate training films all around the world. My new book, Sidelined: How Women Manage and Mismanage Their Health, will be published by She Writes Press in April 12th, 2022. It explores the barriers women face in getting the best medical care. It’s sometimes so difficult for women to get an accurate diagnosis and the medical community often treats women differently from men. Even in 2021, gender bi

On todays episode, Alan  talks with Author. Speaker. Kitchen Anthropologist, Alexandra Kuykendall about seeking out goodness amidst a world looking for what's wrong. She gives us very practical ways to find the good and true in others, ourselves and the organizations around us when we are temped to believe it's all bad. This is a timely episode! About Alexandra I like to say I’m a “kitchen anthropologist”. I stand in my kitchen and try to make sense of the world around me. From my family life to the news headlines I’m looking for where the good news of God’s grace and the reality of life here on earth intersect. How do I then offer a holy whisper with my actual life? I’m a city girl living in Denver with my husband Derek and our four daughters. Derek leads Providence Network, a transitional housing ministry to those coming out of homelessness. Whether on the soccer sidelines, at an event where I’m speaking, or walking to the neighborhood market, my hope is love God and love others in word and deed. I’

On today's episode, Alan talks to author, church leader, and missionary James Belt, about the realities of poverty through his unlikely journey. They also dissect his book Hope Realized. Do I REALLY believe people in poverty have hope? About James. James H. Belt III is the second-generation owner and president of Belt Enterprises,Inc. A church leader and missionary, he traveled to Nicaragua in 2007, where he witnessed the realities of poverty firsthand. His experience and his commitment t0 helping others thrive inspires his hope-filled, world-changing approach to fighting poverty—one of the world’s biggest problems. While living in Nicaragua for three years, James focused on community and small-business development as the field director for NicaWorks!, an organization that creates community-led change to build a hopeful present and future for the vulnerable in Nicaragua. He helped develop NicaBike Shop, a pre-owned bike retailer in Managua, as well as Fruitvera, a commercial agriculture operation in Veracr

On today's episode, Alan interviews author and spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton about why we desperately need Sabbath today, how her sabbatical changed her and why rest is so complex AND so vital today. About Ruth Haley Barton   Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary) is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors, Christian leaders and the congregations and organizations they serve. [www.thetransformingcenter.org] A sought-after teacher, retreat leader and trained spiritual director, Ruth is the author of numerous books and articles on the spiritual life. Educated at Northern Seminary, the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and Loyola University Chicago Institute for Pastoral Studies, she has served on the pastoral staff of several churches including Willow Creek Community Church and is Professor of Spiritual Transformation at Northern Seminary. Connect with Ruth Books Transforming Center Purchase A D

On todays episode, Alan talks with his good friend Daniel Fusco about resilience, how to grow when life is brutal and how this phrase "you're gonna make it" changed his life. About Daniel Daniel Fusco is an author, a church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. His radio program, Jesus Is Real Radio, is broadcast across the country, and his TV show, Real with Daniel Fusco, airs weekly on the Hillsong Channel. He’s written articles for CBN, Preaching Today, Relevant, and USA Today, and is a regular contributor to Roma Downey’s LightWorkers. Daniel and his wife, Lynn, have three children and live in southwest Washington. Connect with Daniel www.danielfusco.com www.facebook.com/danielfusco Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching      

On today's episode we're kicking off a two part series talking with entrepreneurs about the good and bad of "taking the jump" these are great conversations that non entrepreneurs will also benefit from as well.    Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching

On today's episode, Alan has a candid conversation with Flatirons Church Lead Pastor, Jim Burgen, and Executive Pastor, Jesse DeYoung, talk candidly and openly about the importance of sabbaticals, How not to approach a sabbatical, and how Jim returned from sabbatical leading from a posture of health. Listen to Jim and Jesse on episode 515 of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast.  https://careynieuwhof.com/episode515/ Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching

On today's episode, Alan talks with counselor and author, Chris Bruno about his new book Sage; A Mans Guide Into His Second Passage, and the opportunity that lies within the mid-stage of life.  About Chris Chris received a master of arts in speech from Northwestern University and a master of arts in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He is the co-founder and CEO of Restoration Project (restorationproject.net), a ministry devoted to helping men recover their hearts by healing their wounds, knowing God, and restoring the world. He is a licensed professional counselor, and the founder and CEO of ReStory® Counseling (restory.life), leading a diverse and collaborative team of Storywork counselors around the country. Chris has been married to Beth for 27 years and they have three mostly adult children. After spending the better part of a decade in missions in the Near East, they settled in his home state of Colorado. But their love for travel permeates their home and dinner

Mental health is becoming an increasingly discussed topic in our culture. The more we understand our own mental health the healthier we become as leaders.    On today's episode, we're bringing you a recent talk that was featured in our Right Side Up Collective with Dr. Mark Mayfield. Mark is a former pastor, coach, and expert in the mental health field.    About Dr.Mayfield Dr. Mark Mayfield is a former pastor, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a board certified counselor, and founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers. He has more than 14 years of professional counseling experience in clinical, judicial, and faith-based counseling settings across a wide range of patient demographics. Mayfield has professional experience in treating and addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, self-injury, and suicide. He is passionate about the integration of faith and mental health. Dr. Mayfield recently launched his book, titled “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisi

We hope you have enjoyed our Summer RE series and have been able to take steps toward living and leading from a posture of greater health. As we conclude our series we end with REstarting. Quite simply, now that it's fall it's time to (re)start taking healthy next steps. What are they for you?  On today's episode, Jonathan guides across our final finish line in this series and unpacks why REstarting is important and offers a few practical next steps. Schedule a breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Explore a Right Side Up Journal www.rightsideupjournal.com  

Balance is a term frequently tossed around in our culture. Living a balanced life, having a work life balance...These all seem great but the truth is balance is inherently reactive. When we try to find a balance between things that aren't meant to be balanced we find ourselves more reactive and living and leading like we're tight rope walkers uncomfortably trying to cross the Grand Canyon.  There's a better way though. And it starts with rhythm.  On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan are going to spend time helping you REinterpret rhythm over balance and how to move from reactively balancing your life and leadership to a more proactive rhythmic posture of life and leadership. 

Riverbanks. Have you ever thought about how important they are? Think about it, without them land would flood, boats and ships wouldn't be able to transport goods efficiently or effectively. Riverbanks are important.  What about riverbanks for your life and leadership? do you have them?  On today's episode of our summer RE series, Alan and Jonathan guide you through a process of understanding the importance of riverbanks in your life and leadership, and how to cultivate them so that you can continue leading from a posture of health. 

On today's episode, Alan has a great interview with Nancy Ortberg about spiritual disciplines and why there may be a better term simply a discipline. About Nancy Nancy Ortberg served as a teaching pastor for eight years at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. During that time she led Network, a ministry that helps people identify their spiritual gifts and find a place of service in the church, and Axis, a weekly gathering for the eighteen- to twenty-something generation. She is a founding partner of Teamworx 2, a business and leadership consulting firm that provides fast-paced, practical, and compelling sessions to leaders and their teams. Teamworx 2 works with businesses, schools, nonprofits, and churches to address issues of organizational effectiveness and teamwork. Nancy is a gifted communicator who is passionate about helping people connect what they believe with their everyday lives. She is currently the CEO of Transforming the Bay with Christ, a non-profit organization worki

What's the difference between going fast and rushing? How do you know when you need to speed up or when to slow down?  Moving fast isn't bad. As a leader you are probably accustomed to moving fast, it's part of leadership. However, there are times when moving fast turns into rushing and that's unhealthy.  On today's episode of our RE series Alan and Jonathan guide you though how to identify when to speed up, when to slow down and how to tell the difference between going fast and rushing.

If everything we do, every person we invest in becomes a priority then nothing is a priority. One of the challenges of living and leading healthy is growing in our awareness of the things we should be saying yes to, and the things we should say no to. It's hard. it takes work. But if we want the quality of the things we've been called to do to increase, we have to know when and what to say no to.  On today's episode of our summer RE series, Alan and Jonathan guide you though another interactive episode designed to help you begin the process of reprioritizing your yes's and your no's you you can continue taking net right steps toward increased health and sustainable impact.  If you have enjoyed this series do is a favor and share it with others. If you would like to help us in our mission to coach and equip leaders, consider making a one time donation. For more information click the link below.  Partner with us: https://www.stayforth.com/upstream/ Schedule a no cost Breakthrough Coaching Session https://fo

On today's episode of our RE series we look at the idea of reframing, specifically reframing how we respond to failure. Failures are one of the many challenges leaders face, failure is inevitable and how we respond when it happens can change the trajectory of our leadership. 

On today's episode of our "Re" series, Alan and Jonathan guide talk about the importance of reorienting yourself to your surroundings to avoid unhealthy pendulum swings in your life and leadership. 

Where do you need more clarity? The thing about clarity is that it works in opposition to overwhelm. And the more overwhelmed we become, the more clarity we lose which can lead to feeling stuck, lost, frustrated, and eventually even burnt out.   On today's episode of our summer RE series, Alan and Jonathan take you through a process of Refocusing specific areas of your life and leadership in order to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity.    

On today's episode Alan and Jonathan unpack why we need to pay attention to what we pay attention to. We'll look at the importance of reassessing the the things that drain us, the things that give us life, and how to find balance in the middle of these two extremes. 

  On today's bonus episode, we're taking a break from our summer series to tackle a crucial topic that our team has been focusing on and you should too.  On todays episode, Alan looks at this idea of income vs. impact and why paying attention to both is important as a leader. He gets super practical and discusses why certain seasons may call you to focus less on pursuing greater income for a time in order to invest into those you lead so that they have a greater impact in their roles, lives, and leadership which creates a healthier team, organization, and can lead to even more income.