Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Hosted by Tracy Spears, speaker, co-author of two best selling leadership books, founder of The Leader Lab, coach, and head cheerleader for anyone trying to play bigger. Shift Out Loud is a podcast designed to inspire you to play bigger. You'll hear from real live people sharing what their shift was, when it happened, and why it was out loud. What you think is true, and when you move from the external locus of control to the internal locus of control, your shift can happen and anything becomes possible. This podcast is your invitation to listen to others who have made the shift, and also serve as a catalyst for you to play bigger.
Episodes
54 episodes
Pulling Back the Curtain on ALS with Brooke Eby
My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when she was just 33 years old. Since then, Brooke Eby has become a passionate and vocal advocate and fundraiser who is raising awareness of ALS ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 53
•
52:05
Living More Fully Through Accepting Death with Jennifer Clark
Humans require certain things in order to thrive… and once you move beyond food, water, and shelter, the list gets a little complicated. Understanding the full scope of your needs can enable you to shift in ways you didn’t know were possible. I...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 52
•
1:04:14
Proactive and Intentional Goal-Planning with Valerie Martinet
Some people know what they’re meant to do from a very young age. For most of us, discovering our gifts can require a little experimentation — but it’s never too late to shift out loud! Valerie Martinet has been a top sell...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 51
•
58:30
Honing Your Creativity with Comic Erin Foley
Ever wanted a sneak peek into the world of comedy? My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud has appeared on Conan O’Brien, @Midnight, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Chelsea Lately, Arsenio Hall, and Last Call With Carson Daly, so yo...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 50
•
1:05:21
Exercising Your Mindset with Kara Mohr
The way that many of us work and live can tire us out and hold us back from playing bigger. If we want to show up strong for our teams and communities, we need to show up strong for ourselves! In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I sit down with ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 49
•
48:00
Lead Your Team to Victory With Authenticity with Kirk Walker
True leadership requires more than knowledge and expertise. Being vulnerable and authentic can have a huge impact on the connections you build with your team, and enable your entire organization to play bigger!Among his achievements as a...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 48
•
1:02:17
Shaping the Future of the Film Industry with Amy Janes
Movies are a powerful way to tell stories, change perspectives, and shine a light on different lived experiences. Empowering filmmakers can lead to massive shifts, for both individuals and communities.Joining me for t...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 47
•
1:02:30
Changing Lives & Communities Through Storytelling with Ellen Stackable
Many people play bigger by working to better the lives of those who may have been forgotten by society. The most transformative work often happens in places most of us will never visit — but its effects ripple far beyond their walls....
•
Season 3
•
Episode 46
•
53:16
Changing the Game for Women’s Sports with Cheri Kempf
Cheri Kempf is no stranger to playing bigger — she’s made incredible moves in the infield, in the dugout, on the mic, and at the boardroom table. A celebrated leader in women’s fastpitch softball, the four-time National Champion and six-time Ha...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 45
•
1:09:27
Leading Bigger with Tulsa Mayoral Candidate Karen Keith
In this important and timely episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with a woman who has been playing bigger for as long as I’ve known of her… and may just be Tulsa’s next mayor. Karen Keith is currently serving...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 44
•
40:08
Finding Balance (& Your Dream Home) with Shawn Peters
While the residential real estate market post-pandemic has been marked by soaring prices and fierce bidding wars, owning a home is still a great investment. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, you’ll not only discover insights that will help you...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 43
•
43:25
Choosing Your Passion-Led Path with Janet Levit
As the world around us changes in unsettling and dangerous ways, we need more people to stand up, speak out, and advocate for the rights of others in their communities.Janet Levit is passionate about doing exactly this type of...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 42
•
1:00:41
Shifting Hearts, Minds & Organizations with Risha Grant
My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud has appeared in publications ranging from the Harvard Business Review to Glamour UK, was named one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Leaders in HR, and has been hailed as a “cultural competency genius...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 41
•
53:24
Making the Most of Your Opportunities with Kathy Taylor
While many find fulfillment in mastering one craft, others thrive when exploring new worlds and challenges. My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud has excelled at playing a bigger game in a variety of sectors, from business to academia to ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 40
•
45:46
From Small-Town Doer to Big-City Leader with Kian Kamas
The strongest leaders often come from humble beginnings, because these early hardships are instrumental in the development of grit. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I talk to community leader Kian Kamas. As the Executiv...
•
Episode 39
•
49:26
Fixing Your Unhealthiest Relationship with Charity Barton
I may be cheering you on as you think and play bigger, but my guest for this episode could give me a few professional tips! Charity Barton is the University of Tulsa Cheer coach, a Director at TU's Collins College of Business, and an entreprene...
•
Episode 38
•
46:45
How to Speak Up (Even When You Aren’t Sure What to Say) with Janet Huber
My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is definitely playing bigger — she was recently recognized as a 2023 Power List Leader in Workplace Diversity by Oklahoma’s Journal Record! As the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at BOK Financial,...
•
Episode 37
•
52:51
Choosing the Right Opportunities and Finding Harmony with Jessica Lowe-Betts
Often, our most impactful shifts can take us by surprise or seem to come out of nowhere. My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is mastering the art of recognizing the right opportunities and shifting out loud with intention — whe...
•
Episode 36
•
49:25
Making Legal History with Christopher Uric Brecht-Smith
Christopher Uric Brecht-Smith is a trailblazer in championing equality, and his passion for playing a bigger game has led him to make legal history… not once, but twice! Chris studied journalism at Oklahoma State University before shifting gear...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 35
•
1:07:31
Addressing the Youth Literacy Crisis with Olivia Martin
You’d be surprised by the positive impact you can have on your community in just 45 minutes per week. If you want to learn how to make a huge difference in under an hour, you won’t want to miss this episode of Shift Out Loud!I...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 34
•
50:07
International Business Leadership with Karen Kiely
Karen Kiely has played bigger in two hemispheres and multiple industries — and she’s collected amazing insights along the way! Karen is the Executive Director of Cap Tulsa, an organization that helps children in lower-inc...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 33
•
57:20
Cultivating Space for Your Humanity with Dr. Dwayne Jenkins
Dr. Dwayne Jenkins won’t just help you to play bigger — he’ll also teach you how to live fully and authentically. Dr. Jenkins is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist recognized for his expertise in advanced laproscopy and robotic surgery.&n...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 32
•
59:03
Trusting Your Intuition & Preventing Violence with Barb Jordan
CONTENT NOTE: This episode deals with intimate partner violence and homicide. Listener discretion is advised.Barb Jordan is not only an excellent example of how to play bigger, she’ll inspire you to move a...
•
Episode 31
•
49:16
Writing Your Story Mosaic with Shawna Suckow
Shawna Suckow is a coach, consultant, and speaker with some serious knowledge of the customer mindset. As a former corporate buyer, she became fascinated with how organizations marketed and sold to her.Her first book, Planner Pe...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 30
•
43:26
From The Biggest Loser to the Biggest Stages with Mimi Brown
Mimi Brown is an award-winning motivational leadership speaker and the CEO of AMP Up Success. Through her training and coaching services, Mimi works with individuals and organizations to amplify their communication and leadership so they can ma...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 29
•
48:49