LAUNCH Podcast with Allison a Liddle

“I am passionate about IDEAS that can impact the world.” In this episode, Allison interviews Dolores Hirschmann. Dolores is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and marketing/communications strategist. She is passionate about IDEAS that can impact the world. She works with how to help professionals position themselves as thought leaders in their field. During this interview Dolores and Allison discuss what to do with your ideas, especially when you have a lot of them. Do you implement them all? Do you take action? Do you wait? Dolores shares her amazing process to help you figure out if an idea is yours and if you should implement it. Connect with Dolores Hirschmann: www.mastersinclarity.com

“What’s your dream, let’s go get it!” In this episode, Allison interviews Beth Handel. Beth is the Co-Founder of Handel Group with other 20 years experience in the executive coaching industry and having led more than 50,000 individuals. Beth’s ability to evolve corporate culture and bring about exponential financial growth has become her trademark. Beth and Allison discuss growing a business, helping others dream, and getting out of your own way. Connect with Beth Handel: www.handelgroup.com InnerU (Code LAUNCH): https://iu.coach/LAUNCH

“What’s the next right thing and why am I doing it?” In this episode, Allison interviews Nicole Smithback. Nicole has been in healthcare administration for 18 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and her passion is helping people to find their why. Recently she had a personal tragedy that helped her re-evaluate her why to show up in a huge way for her family. Nicole and Allison discuss that story and help listeners evaluate their own why. Connect with Nicole Smithback: www.nicolesmithback.com

“You have to have a strong why.” In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Harvey Castro. Dr. Harvey is an entrepreneur, author of “Success Reinvention,” founder of over 20 successful companies, ER Doctor, and MBA. Harvey shares mistakes people have made when trying to reach success. Success is not an accident. It is created moment by moment, breath by breath, and choice by choice. No matter where you are in life or what obstacles you are facing, NOW is the best time to recreate yourself to define the success you want. Connect with Dr. Harvey: https://www.harveycastromd.info Download Top 10 Mistakes that Stop You From Creating Success https://www.harveycastromd.info/10mistakes

“People are our most precious natural resource and we need to be able to pass along their wisdom to the next generation.” In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Deborah Heiser. Dr. Deborah Heiser is an Applied Developmental Psychologist specializing in aging, a researcher, author, and an adjunct professor. Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project. The Mentor Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mentors are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business, and law. From developing a patent on how to use credit cards on the Internet to insights on space exploration and astronomy, to titans of industry and world-class technologists, TMP mentors share their skills and knowledge to inspire and guide their mentees. Deborah and Allison discuss how she came up with the idea for The Mentor Project, some powerful stories about the impacts it has had, and how she’s launched in her own life. Check it out today: https://mentorproject.org/

“You have to decide why it’s intrinsically important for you to keep going.” In this episode, Allison interviews Joe Jacobi. Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist and Performance Coach who collaborates with leaders & teams by getting them outside the day-to-day rush of life and bringing focus to what truly matters most. His strategies and concepts help clients, including sales and technology executives, doctors, senior-level bankers, and military leaders, to perform their best without compromising their lives. Joe and Allison discuss how he continually practices and refines his core principles and strategies via his own life and pursuits at his Pyrenees mountains home beside the 1992 Olympic Canoeing venue in La Seu d’Urgell in the Spanish state of Catalunya - the same canoeing venue where along with his canoeing partner, Scott Strausbaugh, Joe won America’s first-ever Olympic Gold Medal in the sport of Whitewater Canoe Slalom at the 1992 Olympic Games. Connect with Joe: www.joejacobi.com

“I help people go from satisfaction to thriving in their work.” In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Sweta Chawla. Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Author and Life & Leadership Coach. She has been called a "copywriter for the soul" and serves highly-responsible individuals and groups who want to step further into their potential without compromising their integrity and well-being. Since 2013 she has guided professionals and budding creatives & entrepreneurs to recognize what holds them back from playing full-out in work & life. Dr. Sweta and Allison discuss how to thrive at work. Dr. Sweta shares how to grow and bring more joy into your life, her process for natural leadership, and the importance of naming what’s holding you back. Connect with Dr. Sweta: www.drswetacoach.com Free Ebook: https://www.drswetachawla.com. :

“Never underestimate the power of a mother!” In this episode, Allison interviews Janice Lintz. Janice Schacter Lintz is a passionate, accomplished hearing loss consultant and advocate. She is well known and respected for her ability to assess situations, identify areas for improvement, recommend solutions, and implement programs that help organizations improve customer service and grow profits. Her ability to break down issues and do what is needed to affect change has earned her unprecedented access to business leaders, government officials, political leaders, and respected academians around the world. A culture lover, Janice felt her heart sink whenever her daughter – diagnosed with hearing loss at 2 ½ – struggled to understand museum guides and actors on stage, even with hearing aids. Not one to wait, Janice plunged into the research and learned that cultural venues could provide better hearing access with relatively standard technology, such as the induction loop, a coil placed around a room that wireless

“He had an infectious positivity that I want to share with the world.” In this episode, Allison interviews Tracy Felix. Tracy is the author of “ Introducing Jacob,” a story she wrote about her son who was diagnosed with L1CAM and many other complex medical issues. She wrote the book with her son as the hero so he could read a book with a child in a wheelchair as the hero. Tracy shares her personal story about the ups and downs of life and how she’s found her true calling’ writing and bringing awareness to the challenges that her son faced and letting others know they are not alone. Connect with Tracy Felix on Facebook at Jacob’s Journey.

“What you tell yourself is possible is possible!” - Julie Scott In this episode, Allison interviews Julie Scott. Julie Scott is a life coach that thrives on helping women prioritize their needs and gain self-confidence so they can stop worrying about being enough and start living life. Julie and Allison discuss the importance of health, how to find the time, internal self-talk, stepping into your power, and connecting with your authentic self. Connect with Julie Scott: www.itsabouttimebaby.com

“Everyone deserves an exciting career.” - Benjamin Preston In this episode, Allison interviews Benjamin Preston. Benjamin Preston is an award-winning business consultant and career strategist. As a consultant, Benjamin works with businesses to support initiatives in marketing, business strategy, operations, employee development, and human resources. He also offers one-on-one coaching for young professionals to create the career of their dreams.Benjamin and Allison discuss how to figure out your strengths, searching for the right job, recognizing your passion/purpose, and how to be your best self. Connect with Benjamin Preston: www.benjaminpreston.com

“Personal development is professional development. In order to be a better leader you need to start working on yourself first.” - Alain Hunkins In this episode, Allison interviews Alain Hunkins. Alain is the CEO of Hunkins Leadership Group and helps leaders adopt the facilitative mindset-- a set of beliefs and behaviors that makes achieving performance goals easier. Alain has worked with over 2000 organizations in over 100 countries. We discussed how to help people perform at their best, the three skillsets of a facilitative leader, and how he's LAUNCHed in his own life. Connect with Alain at www.alainhunkins.com

“Include your team in the brainstorming process to come up with a great idea.” - Holly In this episode, Allison interviews Holly Mattingly. After a 25-year career at The Coca-Cola Company, Holly’s next chapter is focused on building the next generation of leaders in the marketplace. As the owner of Coffeehouse Coaching, Holly shares business acumen, leadership skills, and personal journey with those who are embarking on leadership roles within their companies. Holly and Allison discuss how new leaders can build up their knowledge, decision making ability, and create a collaborative team that reaches performance goals. Connect with Holly Mattingly: www.thecoffeehousecoach.com

“What would you care about as a human if nothing else matters. That’s your purpose.” In this episode, Allison interviews Treveal C.W. Lynch. Treveal is a self-worth specialist, author of the new book, “What is Enough” and found of iamthepossible, a self-development company built on the philosophy that, “I and my possibilities are one and the same; everything I hope to be tomorrow I already am today.” Treveal and Allison discuss overcoming struggles, steps to get (un)stuck, and how to know iamthepossible. Connect with Treveal C.W. Lynch: www.iamthepossible.com

In this episode, Allison interviews Mary Schneider. Mary is a healing arts and energetic medicine therapist with more than 30 years experience. Since 1996 she has helped patients create positive change through a healing process known as Resonance Repatterning. From light to sound therapy to Chinese Five Element Acupuncture System, Mary removes limiting beliefs. Mary and Allison discuss ways to transform your life through letting go of limiting beliefs and moving forward. Connect with Mary Schneider: www.repatternit.com

“It was always in me to want to make a big difference in the world.” In this episode Allison interviews Sanjay Baskaran. Sanjay is a Technology Investor, Former FinTech CEO, Ex. Amazon GM, Board Member, and is passionate about Education Philanthropy. Sanjay shares some of his personal experiences from growing up and studying Chemical Engineering in India to moving to Michigan State University to get his MBA. We also discuss how he led Amazon’s credit card division, led two tech companies, with a customer obsessed digital strategy, and importance of leadership. Sanjay shares the importance of thinking big and the impacts of thinking big on inspiring others. Connect with Sanjay Baskaran on LinkedIn.

“Saying yes to something is saying no to something else.” -Samantha Lane In this episode Allison interviews Samantha Lane. After years of being a workaholic, Samantha  had her chest cut open at age 29. The experience taught her that life can be short and time is our most valuable resource. She loves talking about time management, work-life balance, and business. Samantha and Allison talk about how to get more organized, focused, reduce distractions, and put your time and energy into what matters most. Connect with Samantha Lane: origamiday.com

“Your life should be about finding your purpose.” Terry Tucker In this episode Allison interviews Terry Tucker. Terry Tucker has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, an undercover narcotics investigator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, an author, and most recently, a cancer warrior. He and his wife have lived all over the United States and currently reside in Colorado with their daughter and Wheaten Terrier, Maggie. Terry and Allison discuss 4 Truths to guide the decisions he uses make in my life uncommon and extraordinary. There is so much motivation and inspiration in this episode. Connect with Terry Lane: www.motivationalcheck.com

“Let’s take you from being a people-pleasing, guilt ridden, perfectionist to a confident, courageous, bada$$. Um...yes please!” - Amy Smith In this episode Allison interviews Amy E. Smith.  Amy is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. With an acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego. Julie and Allison discuss how to get over the fear of people-pleasing to become the most bada$$ version of yourself.  Connect with Amy Smith: www.thejoyjunkie.com

“Finding your brave in all of your life.” In this episode, Heather Vickery. Heather Vickery is a global leader that helps you leverage your fear into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered, bold, and successful lives. Heather is a single mom of four who is committed to building a movement of bravery personally and professionally. She’s a published author and the host of The Brave Files Podcast. Heather and Allison discuss how to find your brave in your life, overcoming impostor syndrome, and how to live with fear and be brave. Connect with Heather Vickery: www.vickeryandco.com