I'm Up! He Sees Me, I'm Down! Podcast

Mike Turner

This is "I’m Up, He Sees Me, I’m Down" — the podcast that breaks down the role of the Fractional CTO through a lens of tactical precision and real-world business impact. I’m Mike Turner, Marine veteran and founder of AlamoTech. I help growing companies understand the why, when, and how of bringing in high-level tech leadership without the full-time cost. Whether you're scaling a startup, fixing tech chaos, or trying to align your tech with your business goals. I’m here to give you straight talk, clear insights, and a mission-first mindset. Think of me as your CTO on call in, out, and always moving with purpose.

  1. 12h ago

    Twice Broken, Still Standing — Rebuilding Life, Leadership, and Purpose After Cancer

    In this inspiring episode, Savio Clemente shares his remarkable journey through cancer, resilience, and leadership. Discover how he navigated life-threatening health challenges, embraced faith, and turned adversity into purpose, offering valuable lessons for leaders and individuals alike. keywords resilience, leadership, cancer, faith, wellness, mental health, personal growth, healthcare innovation, emotional intelligence, transformation key topics Cancer journey and resilience The Aloha framework for healing Faith and spirituality in recovery Leadership after crisis and relapse guest name Savio Clemente key frameworks Aloha Framework action items Practice the Aloha framework: acknowledge, listen, open, harness, act with courage. Use silence and stillness to connect with your inner messages. Share your wisdom freely to foster growth in others. Approach health and leadership with a holistic, non-linear perspective. Titles From Cancer to Leadership: Savio Clemente's Resilience Journey The Middle Way: Navigating Life and Illness with Savio Clemente sound bites "Lean into the discomfort, don't avoid it" "Share your wisdom freely to empower others" "Find common ground beyond polarization" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Leadership 03:14 Savio's Early Life and Career Journey 06:03 Facing Cancer: The First Diagnosis 08:52 The Journey Through Treatment and Recovery 12:03 The Second Cancer Diagnosis and Its Challenges 14:55 Exploring Faith and Belief Systems 17:48 Integrating Healing Modalities and Personal Growth 23:07 Reframing Cancer Treatment 28:15 Leadership Through Crisis 33:07 The Role of Humanity in Healthcare 39:21 Lessons from Cancer and Leadership 43:37 Finding Clarity in Chaos resources Savio Clemente's Website - https://aviopclementi.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/humanresolve LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/savioclemente

    46 min
  2. May 1

    She Pushed Through the Pain… Until Her Body Broke

    Based on the transcript and the "She Pushed Through the Pain..." hook from your screenshot, here is a compelling episode description for I’m Up He See’s Me I’m Down. Episode Description"I always experienced really bad hip pain and no one really knew where it was coming from... I was taught that pain is mental and that we could just endure through it." What happens when your entire identity is built on your ability to outrun the pain—and then your body finally says, "No more"? In this powerful episode of I’m Up He See’s Me I’m Down, host Mike Turner sits down with leadership coach and organizational expert Carylynn Larson. For years, Carylynn defined herself as an elite marathon runner, using the sport as a coping mechanism for life's stresses. But beneath the surface, a battle with hip dysplasia and a silent struggle with an eating disorder were leading her toward a total physical and mental breaking point. In this conversation, we discuss: The Cost of High Expectations: Growing up in an academic household and the pressure to excel at all costs.The Military Spouse Journey: Navigating isolation, deployment during a pandemic, and the vital role of community.The Breaking Point: Moving from elite athlete to being confined to a wheelchair, and the "hard work" of learning to sit with yourself.Identity vs. Achievement: How to lead when your "superpower" is taken away and you’re forced to reconnect with your body and faith.Healing Communities: Why modern organizations need leaders who aren’t just "task-oriented," but who create safe spaces for the human experience.Carylynn’s story is a masterclass in resilience—not the surface-level "hustle" kind, but the deep, transformative grit required to rebuild a life from the ground up.

    40 min
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3 Ratings

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This is "I’m Up, He Sees Me, I’m Down" — the podcast that breaks down the role of the Fractional CTO through a lens of tactical precision and real-world business impact. I’m Mike Turner, Marine veteran and founder of AlamoTech. I help growing companies understand the why, when, and how of bringing in high-level tech leadership without the full-time cost. Whether you're scaling a startup, fixing tech chaos, or trying to align your tech with your business goals. I’m here to give you straight talk, clear insights, and a mission-first mindset. Think of me as your CTO on call in, out, and always moving with purpose.