LAUNCH Podcast with Allison a Liddle

“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

“How do I create a path toward joy?”- Julie Coraccio In this episode Allison interviews Julie Coraccio. Julie Coraccio is an award-winning professional organizer, author and certified life coach in Raleigh, NC. She is passionate about supporting people in creating the life they choose, deserve, and desire. She hosts the popular weekly podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out. She is passionate about supporting you in getting organized and clearing clutter so you can share your gifts with the world. Julie and Allison discuss the importance of decluttering your life both inside and outside. Whether it’s clearing out limiting beliefs that are stopping you from going to the next level to be your best self or organizing your physical space to feel more connected to your peace and joy. Connect with Julie Coraccio: https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/

“When you dissect the greatest achievements in history, there’s always one common element: and that’s being Relentless.” -Steve Klein In this episode Allison interviews Steve Klein. Steve Klein helps organizations that are frustrated with their level of focus or progress and leaders who want to inspire their teams to achieve consistent results. He’s helped some of the world’s biggest brands transform their culture and re-energize their efforts, becoming relentless in their pursuit of greatness across the entire organization. Some of his many clients include: Time Warner, Southwest, Subway, Honda, Nexxus, and many more. Steve and Allison discuss the importance of being relentless in pursuit of your goals. Steve shares some of his steps to becoming more relentless and reaching higher levels of success. Connect with Steve Klein: www.steveaklein.com

“ My inner work has been the most transformational work of my life.” -Marina Yanay- Triner In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Marina Yanay- Triner. Marina is a transformational coach for empaths and high achievers. She loves supporting people in exploring their shadow side: any trauma and pain they have experienced in their life that has impacted how they show up now. She believes that it is only through shedding light on the darkness that we get to see our own power. Marina and Allison discuss how important empathy is to leadership, how to identify areas of life that we feel stuck in, and how to step into becoming our most authentic selves. This is a powerful, heartfelt episode filled with love, hope, and healing. Connect with Marina Yanay- Triner: www.marinayt.com

In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Dr. Katie Nall. Katie Nall, Ph.D., is a Florida mathematician, a TEDx speaker, a professional member of National Speakers Association, and an Advanced Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT or Tapping. Dr. Nall enjoys showing others how to dissolve their WAFFLES – worries, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and STRESS! Dr. Katie and Allison discuss her research on ways for students to excel in Mathematics (especially adults returning or starting college), Dr. Nall was particularly interested in helping students overcome fear, phobia, and stress related to math class and math tests. In 2010, she learned of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping) and began offering the process to students who were open to the different approach. Students reported they passed math class, earned 100% on a math exam, and found math easier. It was at this time that she began serious training in EFT and became a Certified Practitione

“As humans we use words to create our reality.” - Erwin Wils In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Erwin Wils. Erwin has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering by education and is a certified professional hypnotherapist, master Soulkey therapist, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Therapy) practitioner by training, I bring 25+ years of experience to show the tech-geeks, nerds, and other left-brained technical experts how they can use their expertise to make a positive impact in the world and make a good living doing it. Erwin and Allison discuss how left-brained people can harness the power of mindset to improve all areas of their life. Erwin shares powerful tools you can use to have a more positive mindset, overcome challenges, improve relationships, and tap into your full potential. Connect with Erwin Wils: https://www.millionairelifestrategy.com/

“I love the quote, ‘There’s no growth in the comfort zone.’” - Alexis Haselberger In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Alexis Haselberger. Alexis Haselberger is a time management and productivity coach who helps people do more and stress less through coaching, workshops and online courses. Her pragmatic, yet fun, approach helps people easily integrate practical, realistic strategies into their lives so that they can do more of what they want and less of what they don't. Alexis has taught thousands of individuals to take control of their time and her clients include Google, Lyft, Workday, Capital One, Upwork and more. Alexis and Allison discuss time management: reducing distractions, increasing focus, prioritizing, task management, and goal setting. Connect with Alexis Haselberger: www.alexishaselberger.com

“Don’t past the torch, light more torches.”- B.D. Erickson II In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews B.D. Erickson II. B.D. Erickson served in the Anthony Robbins Leadership Academy for over a decade and is currently running the country's leading clean power manufacturing facility named Satic Shield and Montana's most proficient solar company. He is a great public speaker who enjoys inspiring and educating with energetic presentations. B.D. and Allison discuss the importance of of being a leader who goes first, the importance of clean energy, and valuing others. B.D. shares his experience working alongside Anthony Robbins while serving as a leadership trainer and traveling the world. Connect with B.D. Erickson II: https://www.saticusa.com/

“High achievers can provide 400% more productivity than an average employee.” - Ruth Gotian In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Dr. Ruth Gotian. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology  at Weill Cornell Medicine. She has been hailed by the journal Nature and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development. In 2021, she was selected as one of 30 people worldwide to be named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, dubbed the Oscars of management thinking. In addition to publishing in academic journals, she is a contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today where she writes about ‘optimizing success’. Her research is about the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel laureates, astronauts and Olympic champions. She is currently in contract to write a book about her research, called The Success Factor. Dr. Ruth and Allison discuss the four pillars of becoming a high achiever, habits of high achievers, and how to

“The two things I have done to launch to the next level were to do something uncomfortable and become a novice again to learn something new.” - Dr. Valerie Fridland In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Dr. Valerie Fridland. Dr. Valerie Fridland is Professor of sociolinguistics and former Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Nevada in Reno.  An expert on the relationship between language and society, her work has appeared in numerous academic journals and she is co-author of the book Socio-phonetics  from Cambridge University Press.  Her language blog, Language in the Wild, is featured in Psychology Today, and her lecture series, Language and Society, is featured with The Great Courses.  She is also working on her first book for a popular audience to appear with Viking/Penguin Press. Dr. Valerie and Allison discuss how to connect with audiences during virtual meetings using linguistic tricks. Our new world is filled with virtual presentations and Dr. Valerie has studied p

“What lessons can we learn from the past three industrial revolutions and the current state of the labor market? How will we renegotiate the social contract to ensure fairness for workers, set clear rules for companies, and provide stability for society? What is the future of work?” In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Jeff Wald. Jeff Wald is the Founder of Work Market, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers (acquired by ADP). Jeff has founded several other technology companies, including Spinback, a social sharing platform (eventually purchased by salesforce.com). Jeff is the author of the Amazon Best Seller The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations. Jeff and Allison discuss how failing in his first start up taught him to keep going and to ask for help. Jeff also shares what he thinks the future of work will look like and how to prepare for it. Connect with Jeff Wald: www.jeffwald.com

“Remember you are responsible for your happiness.” -Sonia Frontera In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Sonia Frontera. Sonia Frontera is a divorce lawyer with a heart. She is the survivor of a toxic marriage who has been happily remarried for 14 years.  Sonia is also a domestic violence advocate, speaker, empowerment trainer and author.  She recently published her second book, Relationship Solutions: Effective Strategies to Heal Your Heart and Create the Happiness You Deserve. Sonia and Allison discuss how to build meaningful relationships in marriage and how to recover after a divorce. Sonia shares so many amazing helpful tips on how to rebuild your life after divorce. Connect with Sonia Frontera: www.soniafrontera.com

“You must believe in yourself and follow your passions.” - Kevin Dawson In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Kevin Dawson. Kevin is a consultant helping organizations develop best practices in human capital management, leadership development, organizational culture. Kevin has spent his professional career focusing on building successful and sustainable organizations for his clients. Kevin and Allison discuss how one person telling him, “you don’t have what it takes,” has literally transformed his life and how you can do the same. Connect with Kevin Dawson: www.leadersandlagers.com

“ You must become intentional about being positive every single day.” - Rick Ornelas In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Rick Ornelas. Rick Ornelas is an author and “Positive Change Expert” who teaches others to unlock their amazing potential to create an incredible future and change the world around them. He’s the author of 12 Hours of Heaven; Lessons for a Better World and founder of I Spark Change, a global movement and online community of those who seek to make the world a better place one act at a time. Rick  and Allison discuss how being positive has transformed his life and the lives of others. They also discuss practical strategies to overcome anxiety, doubt, and fear to show up at the best version of yourself. Connect with Rick Ornelas: www.isparkchange.com

"Feel more joy, fulfilled, and happier in your life and work," - Samantha Diedrich In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews  Samantha Dietrich.  Samantha Dietrich is an innovative business health strategy leader. She helps employees in wellbeing and healthy living strategies through behavior modification, coaching, lean/six sigma process improvement, leadership development and employee engagement strategies. Samantha  and Allison discuss filling up your joy toolbox. Samantha shares what she’s seen most leaders struggle with in their work and life. Samantha shares specific techniques you can use today to feel more joy, fulfilled, and happier in your life and work.

“Say no to the good that often comes at the expense of the great.” - Scott Miller In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Scott Miller. Capping a 25-year career where he served as a chief marketing officer and executive vice president of business development, Scott Jeffrey Miller currently serves as FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership, leading the strategy and development of the firm’s speaker’s bureau, as well as the publication of podcasts, webcasts, and bestselling books. Scott and Allison discuss the challenges facing people trying to market. Scott works with some of the most influential leaders on the planet and and shares the two common themes they share undeniable work ethic and unnatural focus on what matters most. Listen to this amazing episode to learn more about brand success. Connect with Scott Miler: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/