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Hosted by Mycal Anders, EMGM, MS, CSCS · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 139 episodes
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Mycal Anders has spent decades watching talented leaders optimize the wrong things. The hustle is there. The strategy looks good. But something’s off. This podcast is about finding it. Each week Mycal sits down with leaders, founders, and guests who are figuring out what aligned work actually looks like, and talking about it honestly. Alignment first. Progress always.
Mycal Anders, EMGM, MS, CSCS hosts Alignment First Podcast, a society show with 139 episodes published.
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Kayleen Duffy, host of That One Thing, to unpack what happens when the resilience that built you starts running you. We dive into stillness, core values, identity after
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Dr. Michael Sumko to unpack why connection comes before correction, in the operating room and at home. We dive into rebuilding trust, managing expectations, and leading
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Chris Hynes, co-founder and CTO of OwnerRez, to unpack why the smallest honest truths build the deepest trust. We dive into the quiet lies that erode connection, the re
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Paul Alkoby, Air Force veteran and founder of the You Are Good Project, to talk about turning your lowest point into a mission that serves others. We dive into ownershi
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Noelia Worth to unpack how she went from 29 years behind the chair to betting on herself and opening her own salon. We dive into choosing courage over comfort, dropping
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Gord Nicodemus to talk about building real freedom on top of the foundation you already have. We dive into chasing a dream job that paid less than boxing groceries, wal
In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with my Marine brother Aaron Williamson: founder of Mission Ready, celebrity trainer, and Marine Corps Body Bearer who carried fallen brothers to their final rest at Arling
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Zach Ratashak, founder of Tactical Mind Business Coaching and Navy veteran, to talk about what it actually means to lead people before you lead a business. We dive into
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Jayce Boyd — Under Armour All-American, 19th round MLB draft pick, Florida State alum, and College World Series champion — to go deep on what happens when elite perform
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Bailey Crawford, founder of The Crawford Collective, to talk about what it really takes to build something from nothing; without a roadmap, permission or apology. We di
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Anna Redmond, founder of BRAAV and AllCoin, to explore what it actually means to earn your place — and why recognition only lands when it's real. We dive into how she's
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with DJ Barton, co-founder and CEO of ELYT Travel, to talk about what it actually takes to build a life, not just a lifestyle. We dive into losing his father early in life,
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Keira Brinton — the People's Publisher and founder of JOA Publishing — to explore what it really means to stop refusing your muse. We dive into channeling your gifts, t
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Eryk Anders — UFC veteran, fighter, and founder of Ya Boi Fitness Academy in Vestavia, Alabama — to talk about what it really means to walk away on your own terms and b
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Steph Strine — Naval Academy grad, Marine veteran, yoga instructor, and fitness coach at Equinox and Soto Method — to talk about what happens when the uniforms come off
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Mollie Gray — Olympic-level rugby athlete, army veteran, wedding photographer, world traveler, and finder of self — to unpack what ten days of radical silence revealed
In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Eric Coonrod, founder of E. Coonrod & Co. and author of The Preparation Principle, to break down the real truth behind selling a business. We dive into the hidden frict
What if your leadership ceiling isn’t a strategy problem…but a health and self-awareness problem? In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Dr. Pat Boulogne — chiropractor, acupuncturist, entrepreneur, and exec
Dr. Ruth N. Faucette, PhD is a relationship-driven psychotherapist and executive leadership consultant who built her foundation in medical academia at Virginia Tech and went on to train physicians in holistic care and le
Most leaders don’t have an information problem. They have an adaptation problem. In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Logan Gelbrich — founder of Deuce Gym, creator of the Hold The Standard Summit, and aut
Anna Redmond
Founder and CEO · BRAAV
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Pat Boulogne
performance optimisation strategist, executive, mentor and best selling author · Health Team Network
1 appearance on this show
Logan Gelbrich
Deuce Gym
1 appearance on this show
Bella Vasta
business coach and speaker
1 appearance on this show
Christian Ponder
1 appearance on this show
Kayleen Duffy
That One Thing
1 appearance on this show
DJ Barton
ELYT Travel
1 appearance on this show
Keira Brinton
JOA Publishing
1 appearance on this show
Eric Coonrod
E. Coonrod & Co.
1 appearance on this show
Rita Hudgens
Transform University
1 appearance on this show
Corbin Smith
MTTS Sports Group
1 appearance on this show
Joseph Cancilla
Hana Events & Experiences
1 appearance on this show
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Alignment First Podcast is hosted by Mycal Anders, EMGM, MS, CSCS. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 139 episodes.
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