A Shot Of Inspiration

Greg Stephens
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In every life, there are moments that break us… and moments that rebuild us. We all walk through highs and lows, wins and losses, light and dark but sometimes, there’s a moment that changes everything. On A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens, we sit down with real people to talk about those moments—the ones that hurt, the ones that shaped them, and the ones that helped them find their way forward. Because somewhere in their story, you might just find hope for your own.

  1. 132. The Quantum Leap Technique: Unlocking the Power of Your Subconscious

    5d ago

    132. The Quantum Leap Technique: Unlocking the Power of Your Subconscious

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Mark Shearer, creator of the Quantum Leap Technique, to explore how subconscious beliefs may be influencing every area of our lives. Mark shares insights from decades of studying consciousness, personal transformation, and human potential. We discuss hidden patterns, emotional blocks, and how becoming aware of what's operating beneath the surface can help create meaningful change in our relationships, health, finances, and overall well-being. Key Takeaways: Subconscious beliefs shape our daily lives.Awareness is the first step to change.Challenges often contain our greatest lessons.About Mark: Mark Scherer is a life coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Encompass Life. For more than 30 years, he has studied consciousness, language, spiritual principles, and personal transformation. As the creator of the Quantum Leap Technique (QLT), Mark helps individuals, families, business leaders, and organizations identify limiting patterns and align with their highest potential. Since founding Encompass Life in 2018, Mark has worked with thousands of individuals and facilitated programs for corporations, leadership groups, and Fortune 500 companies. Drawing from both professional experience and personal transformation, he is passionate about helping people create meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and careers. Resources: Website: encompasslife.com Email:  mark@encompasslife.com qlt@encompasslife.com

    28 min
  2. 131. Healing the Wounds We Bring to Work

    Jun 3

    131. Healing the Wounds We Bring to Work

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration podcast, I sat down with Susan Schmitt Winchester to explore how our past experiences shape the way we lead, communicate, and respond to conflict at work. Susan shares insights from her book Healing at Work and explains how self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal responsibility can transform both our careers and our lives.  Key Takeaways Workplace conflicts often reveal deeper personal patterns that need healing.Self-awareness and emotional regulation are essential leadership skills.Growth begins when we stop blaming others and take responsibility for our own responses.About Susan: Susan Schmitt Winchester is an HR leader, consultant, speaker, and author with more than 36 years of experience, including serving as Chief HR Officer for Fortune 150 Applied Materials and Fortune 500 Rockwell Automation. Co-author of Healing at Work, she helps leaders and organizations improve performance, well-being, and workplace culture by addressing the beliefs and patterns that drive stress, burnout, and conflict. A Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, Susan has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, U.S. News, and Thrive Global. Through executive coaching, speaking, and consulting, she equips professionals with practical tools for personal growth, emotional resilience, and effective leadership. Resources: Websites:  https://susanwinchester.com/    https://healingatwork.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanschmittwinchester/ Book Co-Authored with Martha I. Finney:  https://bit.ly/4voaDyN

    37 min
  3. 130. The Diamond Within

    May 27

    130. The Diamond Within

    Send us Fan Mail I sat down with Dr. Doug Gulbransen on A Shot of Inspiration podcast, and what unfolded was a powerful conversation about reinvention, purpose, healing, and discovering the “diamond” already inside of us. From his journey as a successful dentist to losing everything through health challenges, Dr. Doug shared how life’s hardest moments can become the doorway to transformation. We talked about faith, identity, relationships, personal growth, and the courage it takes to create a completely new beginning.  Key Takeaways A new beginning is always possible.The life you want starts with changing yourself first.The “diamond” you’re searching for may already be within you.About Dr. Doug: Dr. Doug Gulbrandsen is a speaker, author, coach, radio and TV personality, and host of the Inspire Vision Podcast. For more than 15 years, he has helped individuals and business owners uncover their potential, develop an abundance mindset, and create lives filled with greater purpose, fulfillment, and success. Through his podcast and mentoring, Dr. Doug inspires lasting personal transformation by encouraging people to recognize the “diamonds” already within themselves. Resources: Website:  https://inspirevisionpodcast Instagram: inspire_vision_podcast  TikTok: @inspirevisionpodcast  FaceBook personal: https://www.facebook.com/doug.gulbrandsen FaceBook podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougRadioInspireVision LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspirevisionpodcast/

    32 min
  4. 129. The Kindness Reset We All Need

    May 20

    129. The Kindness Reset We All Need

    Send us Fan Mail On A Shot of Inspiration podcast, I sat down with guest Amy Spangler to talk about leadership, kindness, emotional intelligence, and the power of intentional human connection. Amy shares how small acts of kindness can transform schools, workplaces, families, and communities while helping people reconnect in a world filled with distraction and division. Key Takeaways Kindness is empathy in action.Trust and integrity shape strong leadership.Reflection creates deeper human connection.About Amy: Amy N. Spangler, M.Ed., is a lifelong public-school leader with more than 30 years of experience serving learning communities across the United States and internationally in Tokyo, Japan. Known for her servant leadership style, Amy has served as a teacher, principal, strategic planning director, mentor, adjunct professor, and executive leader in education and professional development. Amy is the Co-Executive Director and cofounder of International Kindness Reset, a Minnesota nonprofit focused on kindness, emotional intelligence, and social-emotional learning. She is the lead coauthor of the internationally recognized Connect with Kindness curricula and other kindness-centered educational resources designed to strengthen schools, families, and communities. Resources: kindnessreset.org kindnessreset@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-n-spangler-07b16a4a/

    48 min
  5. 128. The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything

    May 13

    128. The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything

    Send us Fan Mail I’m Greg Stephens, host of A Shot of Inspiration podcast, and in this episode I talk with Stan Gibson about what truly transforms teams—authentic leadership, putting people in the right roles, and building a culture that actually works.  Key Takeaways Great leadership starts with authenticity and trustPeople thrive when they’re in the right “swim lane”Culture change happens when leaders lead by exampleAbout Stan: Corporate executive turned author, keynote speaker, and host of The Inspiration Podcast, Stan Gibson is a sought-after voice inspiring leaders to grow and thrive. With over 40 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, he blends business strategy with lessons from athletics to help leaders reset both at work and at home. Through his work and his Resilience Lab Mastermind, Stan equips organizations with tools for trust, engagement, and clarity—grounded in emotional intelligence and well-being. He is the author of Living a Rich and Intentional Life and co-author of Everyday AI: Transforming Life in a Digital Age. Stan and his wife Sharon, married 43 years, share a deep passion for servant leadership and inspiring others. Resources: LeadwithStan.com Books:  Living A Rich And Intentional Life:  https://www.amazon.com/Living-Rich-Intentional-Life-Gibson/dp/B08NMD828R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2THA2A6UI2M58&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.30-PT0k7FxbBkj7JyS-oXO94q84-XTtNg9tgGZpawvk.n0ONpfyKEyFU3L6HI1bXWFuTTtnuPYKiWWy-QBkexq8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Living+a+Rich+and+Intentional+Life+by+stan+gibson&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1778608698&sprefix=living+a+rich+and+intentional+life+by+stan+gibson,aps,125&sr=8-1 Co-author: Everyday AI: Transforming Life In The Digital Age: A Practical Guide To The AI Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-AI-Transforming-Practical-Revolution/dp/B0D95SYK8D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CVX7DHJTIL56&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9tbKqZeBL5FIPm7dQ61jm1oaoPD1Mn2H3IDzl6ePlurimxNyhrfeYEMJo_i-I59PL1UVQmZYePWc3J4sMmTQeB4mihhbeKxQB18X1YytbyMRT7BI3xSc-wlmtDCUNYMxmF0vxKW3vE3SMFT7Y_1gY5u86K6LXqGYHkfDtZJTuekbQ0iqXgXcAMnA5NWxUOJb682Xsom9ei_QPJvpdMjYl6BAJXDRH-ljN-vAu80MaWA.kQbVyi2B9ihfDkyLEDZm41IdeNR1UHhKFt-nOvhfA3o&dib_tag=se&keywords=Everyday+AI:+Transforming+Life+in+a+Digital+Age.&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1778608840&sprefix=everyday+ai+transforming+life+in+a+digital+age.,aps,132&sr=8-1

    48 min
  6. 127. Rethinking Healthcare Through Compassion and Innovation

    May 6

    127. Rethinking Healthcare Through Compassion and Innovation

    Send us Fan Mail I’m Greg Stephens, host of A Shot of Inspiration podcast, and in this episode I sit down with Dr. Gina Siddiqui, founder and CEO of Carte Medical. We dive into her journey from emergency medicine to building a patient-centered healthcare model that removes friction, restores trust, and brings humanity back into medical decisions. This conversation challenged me to think differently about how we approach care, connection, and the future of medicine..  Key Takeaways Healthcare works best when patients are seen as individuals, not just casesThe future of medicine will combine AI efficiency with human insight and empathyTrue impact comes from restoring trust and empowering better decisionsAbout Dr. Gina: Gina Siddiqui is an ER doctor who has spent the last ten years thinking about doctors’ evolving role with technology. She has a practice, Carte Medical, that uncovers and enacts custom, thoroughly researched medical plans for people. Resources: https://www.cartemedical.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/carte-medical/

    36 min
  7. 126. Standing Firm When It Costs You Everything

    Apr 29

    126. Standing Firm When It Costs You Everything

    Send us Fan Mail On A Shot of Inspiration podcast, I sit down with Dan Schlafer, whose powerful story of standing up for his beliefs changed the entire course of his life. What started as a moment of conviction led to loss, uncertainty, and ultimately a path filled with purpose, leadership, and redemption. Dan shares what it really means to trust the process, let go of control, and walk in faith when nothing makes sense. Key Takeaways • Stand firm in your values, even when it costs you • Your title is what you do, not who you are • Faith, action, and the right people will redirect your path About Dan: Dan Schlafer is a veteran educator, coach, and leader with over 50 years of experience. He has served in roles ranging from teacher and coach to principal, athletic director, and Federal Programs Director, overseeing major federal funding and programs. Known for turning struggling schools into high-performing ones, Dan has earned multiple state and national honors, including Hall of Fame recognition. He is a respected voice in leadership, education, and public service, and continues to share his experience through speaking and mentoring. Resources: Website: dansplans.com @dan_schlafer

    39 min
  8. 125. Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself

    Apr 22

    125. Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself

    Send us Fan Mail I had the privilege of sitting down on the A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens and guest Alli Villines, and what stood out immediately was her clarity of purpose and the courage it takes to pivot when life doesn’t go as planned. Alli Villines shared how a life-changing injury redirected her path from athletics to entrepreneurship, ultimately leading her to build businesses, author books, and create a nonprofit that empowers young women. Her story is a reminder that setbacks don’t define us—how we respond to them does.  Key Takeaways Your identity is not limited to one path—reinvention is always possiblePain and disruption can become the starting point for purposeSuccess isn’t just achievement—it’s alignment with who you’re meant to beAbout Alli: Alli Villines is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for helping young women step confidently into business and leadership. She is the founder and president of She Means Business, a nonprofit dedicated to making entrepreneurship more accessible through mentorship, financial literacy, and real-world guidance for aspiring female founders. She also serves as CEO of Alli Marie Marketing Agency, where she partners with businesses to clarify their message, strengthen their brand, and grow with purpose. Through her work, Alli is passionate about helping people recognize who they are, step into it, and build something meaningful from it. Resources: She Means Business:  https://www.shemeans.biz  Website:  https://www.allimariemarketing.com Email: shemeansbusinessorg@gmail.com Books: I Am: Redefine Who You Are:  https://www.amazon.com/Am-Redefine-Who-You-Are/dp/1646204522 Born to be:  https://www.amazon.com/Born-Be-Allison-Marie-Villines/dp/B0G1HFF6FT

    32 min
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In every life, there are moments that break us… and moments that rebuild us. We all walk through highs and lows, wins and losses, light and dark but sometimes, there’s a moment that changes everything. On A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens, we sit down with real people to talk about those moments—the ones that hurt, the ones that shaped them, and the ones that helped them find their way forward. Because somewhere in their story, you might just find hope for your own.

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  • Creator
    Greg Stephens
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 A Shot Of Inspiration
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