
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.
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 Jan 12, 2023
341 - Alan Briggs ”Non Negotiable Practices for Healthy Leaders”
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Organizations don't get healthier on accident. Healthy leaders intentionally lead them there. That also means leaders don't get healthy on accident, their practices get them there.
On today's episode, Alan unpacks several non negotiable practices for healthy leaders to become more effective, and impactful no matter where they lead.
Consider this
What got you here won't get you to the end of this year. These practices are a great start to help you take a practical next step. BUT, if you want to make a lasting investment in your leadership or your teams leadership then join Alan for EFFECTIVE: Quarterly Leadership Cohort. You'll learn new skills, disciplines, and new concepts to help you lead more effectively, more confidently, with greater clarity, increased health, and long-term impact.

Thursday Jan 05, 2023
340 - Alan Briggs ”The best opportunities for leaders in 2023”
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
We're back!
On today's episode, Alan unpacks some of the absolute best opportunities you have as a leader in 2023.
If you're like most people you're most likely running after your goals and plans for this year. If you're serious about your leadership development (and we know you are) Join Alan for EFFECTIVE: Quarterly Leadership Development Cohort.
You can find all of the details right here.
https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com

Thursday Dec 22, 2022
339 - Alan and Jonathan ”Ending well (Look back and look ahead)”
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
As the year is quickly winding down you're probably already looking well into 2023 mapping out where you want to go. You're forward focused, that's great! However, if you want to find yourself on an effective, sustainable leadership trajectory you MUST do more than simply look ahead...
On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan have a conversation about the importance of looking back to look ahead. They discuss the tension between the two and WHY understanding where we came from is vital for creating a solid course forward.
We have a tool called The Innovation Triangle that walks you through this process. Click the link above or at the bottom of the show notes to get your free copy.
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Full Strength Network
Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
Connect with Full Strength: https://fullstrength.org/

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
338 - Alan and Jonathan ”2022 Highlights”
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan each share 4 of their favorite episode clips from this past year. Highlights include:
- Episode 330: Ruth Haley Barton
- Episode 281: Brian Sanders episode
- Episode 277: Nancy Ortberg
- Episode 327 Jim Burgen and Jesse DeYoung
- Episode 332 - Alexandra Kuykendall "Where is the good with all this bad?"
- Episode 326 - Chris Bruno "Midlife crisis or midlife opportunity?"
- Episode 325 - Dr. Mark Mayfield " Gauging your mental health and those you lead"
- Episode 309 - Alan and Jonathan "Reinvent; The tension between the past and the future
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Full Strength Network
Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
Connect with Full Strength: https://fullstrength.org/

Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
337 - Alan Briggs ”Accessibility versus Availability”
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
As you look toward 2023 we want to remind you that for every new thing you want to do next year you need to be aware of how accessible you will be and how available you will be.
If you want to increase your effectiveness in 2023 you need to make sure you are readily accessible but not always available. There's a BIG difference.
On today's episode, we're going to bring back a session from our Dozen Axioms series where Alan digs deep with the topic of being accessible versus available. Want more? Head over to Rightsideupcollective.com and take advantage of 12 Secrets to more effective leadership, A self guided masterclass where Alan walks you through essential axioms or secrets that any leader MUST apply to get healthier, more effective, and reach long-term sustainable impact.
Check out our sponsor
Full Strength Network
Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
Connect with Full Strength: https://fullstrength.org/.

Friday Dec 09, 2022
337 - Alan Briggs ”Accessibility versus Availability”
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
As you look toward 2023 we want to remind you that for every new thing you want to do next year you need to be aware of how accessible you will be and how available you will be.
If you want to increase your effectiveness in 2023 you need to make sure you are readily accessible but not always available. There's a BIG difference.
On today's episode, we're going to bring back a session from our Dozen Axioms series where Alan digs deep with the topic of being accessible versus available. Want more? Head over to Rightsideupcollective.com and take advantage of 12 Secrets to more effective leadership, A self guided masterclass where Alan walks you through essential axioms or secrets that any leader MUST apply to get healthier, more effective, and reach long-term sustainable impact.
Check out our sponsor
Full Strength Network
Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
Connect with Full Strength: https://fullstrength.org/

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
336 - Alan Briggs ”Goal Planning that ACTUALLY works”
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
On today's episode, Alan talks about goal planning, what most leaders get wrong, why most of us fail to reach our goals and how to effectively plan your goals around things that actually matter.
This will set you up for wise and effective goal planning for 2023. Be sure to check out more from our episode sponsor Full Strength Network in the show notes below.
This episode is sponsored by:
Full Strength Network
Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
Connect with Full Strength: https://fullstrength.org/

Thursday Nov 24, 2022
335 - Jordan Raynor ”Why our work matters”
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
On today's episode, entreprenuer, author and work researcher Jordan Raynor talks with Alan about how we've gotten work wrong, why we must recover a theology of work and why he wrote his new book The Word Before Work... and don't miss the fun lightning round. Also, be sure to check out more from our episode sponsor Full Strength Network in the show notes below.
About Jordan
Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (Mere Christians), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth.
In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush.
A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.
Connect with Jordan
Website: https://jordanraynor.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
Full Strength Network
Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
Connect with Full Strength: https://fullstrength.org/
