Podcasts
EPISODE 97
Greg Stephens interviews Coach Jim Johnson
A Game, A Dream, A Miracle
On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration with host Greg Stephens and guest Coach Jim Johnson, we explore the true story behind J-Mac’s unforgettable game and the leadership principles it sparked clarity of mission, servant leadership, and building a culture where teammates shine the light on each other.
About Coach Johnson:
Over 30 years of experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories, sets the stage for the unique credibility and power of Coach Jim Johnson’s message.
Many speakers talk about leadership, but it’s rare to find a speaker who has, quite literally, lead thousands.
In a moment later celebrated all over the world, Coach weighed risk with the potential for great opportunity for an autistic student-manager, Jason McElwain (J-Mac) catapulting Jim, the team, and J-Mac down a path of inspiration and hope. That one victory continues to reverberate into countless lives as audience after audience is touched by a wave of courage and tenacity and witnesses what true leadership can accomplish.
Resources:
Website: www.coachjimjohnson.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Miracle-Jim-Johnson/dp/0984131876
EPISODE 96
Greg Stephens interviews Todd Leveridge
Profit Starts with People
A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens and guest Todd Leveridge.
A concise, energizing conversation on how “help three people, learn three things” became Todd’s operating system, fueling servant leadership, world-class employee experience, and healthier profits. We also touch on reinvention, acknowledgment culture, and practical AI for HR
About Todd:
Todd Leveridge has spent more than 30 years helping large employers optimize human capital strategies to attract and retain top talent. For the past two decades at Lockton, he has guided the design and management of innovative health and welfare benefit programs for over 120 clients representing more than 300,000 employees. His expertise spans strategic opportunities in health and welfare plans, corporate total rewards, and human capital optimization.
Todd began his career with MetLife and Prudential Healthcare before co-founding CompLink, a COBRA, HIPAA, and FSA outsourcing company. He earned a BBA in Marketing/Finance from Baylor University.
Deeply committed to his community, Todd has served on numerous boards, including the American Heart Association, Forgiven Ministries, and Heart House of Dallas. He has also chaired charitable events and supports multiple educational endowments. Professionally, he is active with organizations such as the Dallas/Fort Worth Business Group on Health, SouthWest Benefits Association, and Financial Executives International.
EPISODE 95
Greg Stephens interviews Dr. William Attaway
No Silver Bullets: Thriving Through Life’s Battles
A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens and guest Dr. William Attaway explores catalytic leadership: why information without execution stalls growth, how leaders “create the weather,” the power of naming blind spots, and why relationships are the crystal balls you never drop. William shares his coaching process, the coming “Catalytic Mindset” book, and practical ways leaders choose teachability and clarity at work and at home.
About William:
Dr. William Attaway is an Executive Coach who helps leaders overcome blind spots and build a catalytic mindset. For nearly 30 years, he’s coached hundreds of entrepreneurs, agency owners, executives, and teams across six continents, guiding them through the challenges of leadership, mindset, and productivity. William has spoken for organizations including Seven Figure Agency, Spyglass Ops, SHRM, and MinistryPass, and his best-selling leadership books continue to equip leaders worldwide. His third book, The Catalytic Mindset, releases in 2025. Drawing from decades of experience and a proven coaching methodology, William helps leaders move beyond overwhelm into clarity and sustainable growth. He and his wife, Charlotte, have been married for 28 years and are proud parents of two daughters.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyticleadership
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamattaway/
Website: https://catalyticleadership.net
Book: http://bit.ly/46trFR9
EPISODE 94
Greg Stephens interviews Troy karnes
No Silver Bullets: Thriving Through Life’s Battles
On a Shot of Inspiration with host: Greg Stephens, guest, Troy Karnes shares how addiction recovery and a rare cancer diagnosis reshaped his approach to growth. Instead of chasing quick fixes, he uses the HALT framework—hungry, angry, lonely, tired…plus journaling, accountability, and small daily practices to nurture health, relationships, and peace while pursuing big goals.
About Troy:
Troy Karnes is a father, husband, author of No Silver Bullets, coach, recovering alcoholic, salesman, and cancer survivor. His journey through addiction and cancer reshaped his perspective on resilience, faith, and the value of nurturing life. Today, Troy is on a mission to share the lessons he learned in the hardest battles so others can rise with courage when they face big steps in their own lives
Website: https://troykarnes.com/
Order Book: No Silver Bullets: https://troykarnes.com/book/
EPISODE 93
Greg Stephens interviews Dr. David Phelps
A Playbook for Freedom and Legacy
A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens and guest Dr. David Phelps dives into his pivot from dentistry to founding Freedom Founders, the family crisis that reshaped his priorities, and why he helps practice owners invest for time freedom, not just more money. Actionable real-estate lessons, resilient mindset, and impact-first leadership.
About David
Dr. David Phelps owned and managed a private dental practice for over 21 years. While still in dental school, he partnered with his father on their first rental property—an investment that sparked a lifelong passion for real estate and ultimately grew into a portfolio generating consistent cash flow.
When his young daughter, Jenna, was diagnosed with leukemia and later underwent a liver transplant, David chose to leave clinical practice to be fully present with her. His real estate investments became the “Plan B” that gave him the freedom to focus on what mattered most—family.
Today, Dr. Phelps is a nationally recognized speaker and founder of the Freedom Founders Mastermind Community, where he helps professionals turn their hard work into lasting financial freedom and create lives of purpose and impact.
Podcast: freedom founders.com/podcast
Book: Scaling Time vs Wealth: http://bit.ly/4puSw8i
Book: What’s Your Next: http://bit.ly/45UUjM6
EPISODE 92
Greg Stephens interviews Lindsay Guzowski
How One Bold Decision Sparked a Multi-Million Dollar Journey
On A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens and guest Lindsay Guzowski, Lindsay shares her bold journey from launching a $40,000 plumbing startup to creating The Crucible, a science-based leadership assessment transforming private equity and executive teams. She reveals how intellectual curiosity, data-driven insight, and the courage to act on a single decision can reshape businesses, careers, and lives
About Lindsay:
Lindsay Guzowski is the CEO and founder of The Crucible, an award-winning, science-based assessment company helping private equity and venture firms identify and develop top executives.
A proven entrepreneur, she scaled a plumbing business from a $40,000 investment into a multi-million-dollar exit and later drove double-digit growth as a partner at an executive search firm. A cum laude graduate of Dartmouth, Lindsay also holds a master’s in quantitative sociology from UNC Chapel Hill and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Her research on leadership and culture has been published in top journals.
Since launching The Crucible in 2020, she has earned multiple industry awards. Outside of work, Lindsay loves trivia nights with her husband, playing NYT Connections, and cheering on her son, a competitive go-kart racer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayguzowski/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crucible-pe/
EPISODE 91
Greg Stephens interviews Ainara Almeida
The Power of Living Authentically and Finding Purpose
On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens and guest host Endio Magel, we sit down with Ainara Almeida for an open and inspiring conversation about authenticity, purpose, and courage. Ainara shares her story of breaking barriers, embracing identity, and choosing boldness over comfort. Together, they explore what it means to live authentically, create meaningful impact, and stay aligned with who you truly are. It’s a powerful reminder that your voice and choices matter more than you think.
About Ainara
Ainara Almeida is the founder of Flow State Collective, a movement and community-driven platform designed to help individuals and organizations live in alignment with their true potential. With a natural gift for creating intentional, transformative spaces, Ainara leads retreats, gatherings, and corporate events that spark clarity, ignite creativity, and build confidence.
Flow State is more than just an experience—it’s a movement of people choosing to live in alignment, embrace authentic connection, and shape the reality they desire. Rooted in love, presence, and possibility, Ainara’s work creates ripple effects of empowerment and growth that continue to expand everywhere she goes.
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