Shape Podcast

In this episode, Jady sits down with Chris Ott, the Executive Pastor of Antioch Austin. Chris is known for his ability to relay and teach clarity to help build healthier team dynamics. Dreamers and visionaries need clarity to build momentum in life and work. Listen to this episode and learn how you can move towards turning dreams into reality and how to communicate vision with clarity.

Pivot. That's a word which perfectly describes the actions of the past twelve months. All of us have had to rethink what we do and how we do it. Leaders have had to tackle some hard questions. How do we make difficult decisions? What if a crisis could strengthen trust and loyalty in our organizations instead of creating panic? How do we communicate with our teams honestly even when there is still a lot of uncertainty? Sam Larson, founder and creator of Lone Flag, shares his experience of leading his company through the many ups and downs of the Covid-19 pandemic. Grab a pen and paper because you will want to take notes as Sam shares his wisdom in leadership.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Shape Podcast! 2020 was a year for the books. Many of us are looking at the landscape of 2021 and are rethinking what creating and building looks like in the wake of a global pandemic. Our guests this season will be speaking to that and sharing their experiences coming out of 2020. We hope you are ready to explore what it means to shape where God has put you right now. What can you expect this season on the podcast? New episodes with content that will set you up to be the dreamer, creator and builder that God has made you to be. Don’t miss the gold our guests will be sharing. Make sure to subscribe so you catch every scheduled episode as well as bonus material.

What is the secret sauce of sustaining growth?  CLARITY.  One of the quickest ways to hamstring a growing organization or dream is a lack of clarity.  Often times we begin chasing the dream with great passion and zeal with the intention of impacting the world, but passion doesn't always equal success. So how do you foster clarity in your organization?  Joining us today for a convo on clarity is Carl Gulley, Lead Pastor of Antioch Waco and the guy that we all want to be when we grow up.  

The number one thing that stands in the way of the dreams that are in you is FEAR.  It is often in facing our fears and "going scared" that we find the most opportunity.  Joining us today as we dive into a conversation about finding your voice and kicking fear in the face is Jessica Honegger.  Jessica  is the founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, author of "Imperfect Courage", host of the Going Scared podcast and mom of three.  Jessica is passionate about encouraging others to leave comfort, go scared and to step into a life of impact.  

Leadership is not just motivation - leadership is direction.  There has never been more of a need for leaders to truly lead than right now.  As we are in the middle of a global pandemic we are having to address, shift, and pivot our organizations at an unprecedented rate.  The move from triaging the crisis to figuring out where we are going as organizations in light of the crisis is currently taking place.  As leaders, where do we need to be pointing our people, how do we need to be thinking and where do we been to be looking in these days ahead?  Join us in this episode as we talk with Chris Turnley, VP Retail of UFCU and Chairman of Austin Bridge Builders Alliance, about what true leadership looks like in this time.  Chris has a highly successful history and track record of successfully driving growth and building teams in high-tech Fortune 1000 and start-up environments.  You do not want to miss this!

We all face - and are currently facing chaotic times.  How do you help the teams you lead and people you are around maintain a good headspace in the midst of chaos?  Instead of just ignoring the sadness how do you address it, understand it and then "uncoil" the spiral?  Joining us in this episode is a team leading ninja, Britt Knighton.  Britt is the VP of business development for Camp Gladiator and oversees strategic partnerships and leadership development. Tune in with us as we hear from Britt on how to engage this season well.  

Sometimes the dreams inside of you seem too big, too unattainable, too wild and that you disqualify yourself before you even start.  But the place that has the potential for our greatest contribution is often times the place we feel most insecure about.  Join us in this episode as we get into the weeds of overcoming insecurity, discipline and the creative process with author, Robert L. Fuller.  Robert is a writer and film producer who's personal story has taken many twists and turns as he has chased the dream inside of him.  He's been a storyteller since childhood and is elated to be able to keep it up as an adult through his books and films.  Find his lates stories on the StoryDoor podcast.  

The risks we took in our past are stepping stones to even greater surrender.  Join us in part 2 of Risking Everything as we hear from Ben Hopkins, furniture designer and adoptive father about the ultimate risk - love.  

Risk is defined by the possibility of harm or loss.  How we respond to risk will determine if we are waiters or shapers.  Risk is something that we, as world shapers, all must deal with.  Sometimes it is hard to determine if we are just taking risk for the sake of risk, or if we are risking because it is something God has invited us into.  Joining us in this two part series is furniture designer, Ben Hopkins.  Ben has worked for many cutting edge companies and creates work spaces that are inspiring and functional.  Not only has Ben taken great risks in his work, but in his family as well.  We left this episode challenged and encouraged and we hope you will too.  

How do you be a DREAMER and a DOER?  There is a difference between grinding and doing.  How do you chase after the dream while living healthy, whole hearted lives? Behind everything that has real momentum there are real people going through real things who not only have great ideas, but who have great follow through on those ideas.  Join us in this episode as we talk with an iconic, California based, entrepreneurial couple, Sam and Kelli Larson who embody the concept of being dreamers and doers.  Kelli is an illustrator, graphic designer and business owner whose work has been used by major retail and design companies across the world.  Sam is a brand-builder, creative director, and most importantly, a husband and dad.  Together they have pioneered brands and creative agencies including Rylee + Cru, Quincy Mae, Other Sons and Lone Flag.   

How do you deal with failure? Some of the biggest set backs in life are actually set ups by God for the next thing that He has for you.  Join us in this episode as we talk to Tyler Guinn an artist and creative that had everything he thought he wanted taken from him, but instead of being crushed by failure it led him into what he was made for.  Now Tyler is one of Saatchi Art's top 20 artists to watch in 2020.  Tyler's work is described as "wall sculptures" and it engages with humanity on a deeply empathetic level. If you feel like you are losing and running into set back after set back - take 20 minutes with us to see your situation differently.  You can check out Tyler's work at tylerguinn.com.  

You already know God has made and designed you for impact.  But how do you take the brilliance inside of you and turn it into reality?  In this introduction episode, Jady Griffin will explore the ways that shifting our thinking will shape our reality.  

What is always felt but rarely defined? Culture. Regardless of what type of organization you are shaping and leading, your culture will define you if you don't define it first. Join Jady as he talks with Doug Wekenman , Pastor of Red Rocks Austin, and hear more about the importance of establishing a culture that helps you reach your vision.