
Leadership is complex, but it doesn’t have to be lonely.
The H2 Leadership Podcast is the place for leaders who want to be healthy and high impact.
Each week, you’ll be shaped by our coaching, our experience, and the voices of expert guests.
We ask deep questions and share practical tools to help you gain clarity, build courage, and create culture where leaders and teams thrive.
This is more than a podcast. It’s the most practical resource available to help you take your next right step toward healthy and high impact leadership.
Episodes

Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Words to live and lead by; CHANGE
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Change is interesting. it's one of those words that we hear over and over and if you lead in any capacity then you've most likely helped someone else navigate some sort of change. But what about you? How do you deal with change?
On today's episode of our summer series, We focus on the word change, what happens when we neglect it, how to identify something that needs to change within our life and leadership, and why change is necessary.

Thursday May 25, 2023
Words to live and lead by; The power of words With Alan and Jonathan
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
On today's episode Alan and Jonathan as they kick off our summer series "Words to Live and Lead By," a transformative journey that challenges leaders to apply powerful words to their lives and leadership. While we often use words to inspire and influence others, we tend to neglect their application in our own journey.
Join us as we uncover the transformative potential hidden within words we hear on a regular basis. These words may have become mere buzzwords in our busy lives, but it's time to embrace them as catalysts for personal growth and sustainable leadership impact.
What to expect
Throughout the series, we encourage an interactive approach to listening. Step out into nature, go for a walk, or engage in an activity while reflecting on the words discussed. Remember, change of place and pace can lead to a change in perspective.
Join us on this immersive and coaching-like experience, as we set the stage for a summer of exploration, reflection, and actionable insights. Get ready to unlock the power of words and become a healthier, more impactful leader.
Tune in and be part of the conversation using the hashtag #WordsToLiveAndLeadBy on your social media.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your leadership from a place of health and find sustainable impact.

Thursday May 18, 2023
359 - The Path to Wholeness; With Dr. Mark Mayfield
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
The importance of emotional and mental health is often overlooked in the pursuit of success. However, emotional and mental well-being is crucial to being an effective leader. Leaders must pay attention to their emotions and strive to be whole.
On this episode, Alan sits down with author, leadership coach, speaker, and clinical mental health expert Dr. Mark Mayfield. Mark shares about his new book The Path to Wholeness and why our emotional and mental well-being are crucial if we are to live and lead from a health and wholeness.
About Dr. Mayfield
Dr. Mark Mayfield is an author, speaker, leadership coach, counselor, and professor. He has extensive experience in executive leadership as former founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers a 501c3 non-profit in Colorado Springs which serves over 25,000 appointments a year. Dr. Mayfield is an executive leadership coach, helping churches and organizations navigate the complexities of their mental and emotional health. Clinically, Dr. Mayfield is an expert in working with families affected by trauma. He is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at CCU and also partners with the AACC as the Director of Practice and Ministry Development and Editor of Marriage & Family: A Christian Journal.
Dr. Mayfield is the author of three books, “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents” which addresses his own suicide survival story, and provides practical tools to help your child who may be struggling, “The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves and One Another”, and “The Path Toward Wholeness: Managing Emotions, Finding Healing, and Becoming Our Best Selves” which will release in 2023.
He has been featured in prominent media outlets including Woman’s Day, Hello Giggles, NBC, Reader’s Digest, Byrdie, and more. Dr. Mayfield is on a list of mental health professionals that was invited to the White House in December 2019 and has had periodic calls with the White House to discuss mental health in America.
Dr. Mayfield is currently working on research in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Veterans, and in Social Justice and the church.
Dr. Mayfield lives in Texas with his wife of 15 years and their three children.
Follow Dr. Mayfield:
on Instagram and Facebook: @thedrmayfield
on his website: www.drmayfield.com.

Thursday May 11, 2023
4 Phrases Leaders say when they need coaching; With Alan Briggs
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
In this episode Alan shares four common phrases leaders say that are indictors that they need coaching. Alan also shares our five step process for coaching leaders through the fog into clarity and a new future.
We've seen these work time and time again. If you resonate with these you're normal, but you can't stay there! Reach out for a free Breakthrough Coaching Conversation at hello@stayforth.com

Thursday May 04, 2023
You are beloved. Period. With Justin McRoberts
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
On today's episode, Alan sits down with author, coach, speaker, and songwriter Justin McRoberts. Alan and Justin discuss growth and maturity and how both are rooted in ones knowledge of their belovedness in Christ.
About Justin
Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. He is the author of six books, including the upcoming, Sacred Strides (May 2023).
For over 20 years, Justin has helped artists, ministers, and entrepreneurs find their way. From the stage, through his stories in books or during coaching sessions, he leans on his years of work and expertise as a minister and artist to help individuals and teams solve problems in their creative processes.
When he’s not writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find him as the host of the At Sea Podcast.
He lives in the East San Francisco Bay Area.
Connect with Justin
Books: http://justinmcroberts.com/books/
Social Media: @justinmcroberts

Thursday Apr 27, 2023
356 - How do we change? With Alan Briggs
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
It's one of the oldest and most important questions known to man. The truth is only the hungry change, you can't force anyone to change if they aren't hungry.
On this episode, Alan walks you through a process of how to change that's simple, but effective. Get ready to take notes on this one!
Grab The Wheel Of Transformation: Send an email to hello@stayforth.com and mention this episode.

Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Leadership skills (not pills) Part 2; With Alan Briggs
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
We often believe a myth that great leaders are born. The truth is great leaders are developed. You can grow your leadership through practicing essential skills.
On todays episode in part two of our Leadership Skills Not Pills Series, Alan discusses a second round of leadership skills that are essential for healthy, effective, leadership and why practicing skills is essential for long term success.
If you haven't listened to Part 1, Click here and listen
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Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Is Balance Even Possible? With Jamie Villalovos
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Today's episode was so insightful that we are bringing it back. We are reaching a point in the year where lives are shifting, routines are changing, and demands are increasing. What are you supposed to do when faced with navigating these changes? Do you try to balance them all? Is that even possible? Listen in and find out.
Alan welcomes High power executive, coach and author Jaime Villalovas about how she balances leading companies, being a mom of 4 and inspiring people around the globe. She shares her story and a helpful grid for how to filter your opportunities.
About Jaime
Jaime Villalovos grew up in rural Montana, the oldest of six kids. After she graduated high school, she moved to California, where she met her husband, Shawn. Together, they became successful entrepreneurs and she was a seven-figure earner before the age of 30. They are active philanthropists, serving on the board of the All For One foundation, as well as antibullying and children’s wellness organizations. They are also very active in their community. Their passion is to help people reach their biggest goals while finding true happiness. They currently live in Southern California with their four children. Jaime loves reading, working out, and traveling the world on fun adventures with her family.
The Happy & Strong mission is to touch 100 million lives through the education, philanthropy, and leadership efforts of Jaime and Shawn’s team.
Connect with Jaime
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