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ALIGNMENT FIRST PODCAST
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.
Why Every Leader Needs Intentional Adversity
Former collegiate hockey player and EY consultant Quincy Gregg shares why intentional adversity, solo travel, and identity beyond sport are key to resilient leadership.
AI, Freedom, and Redefining Who You Are
Discover how AI unlocks freedom by shifting focus from “what you do” to “who you are” — and why that matters for leadership and growth.
Why You Should Stop Chasing Balance and Start Creating Alignment
Forget balance — learn how to create alignment by defining non-negotiables, embracing intentional imbalance, and focusing on quality over quantity.
From Rock Bottom to Alignment: The Assessment That Changes Everything
From military setback to building leaders — discover how the Alignment Assessment reveals hidden patterns, creates ownership, and drives transformation.
Elevating Your Business Without Losing What Matters Most
Learn how to grow your business without sacrificing your relationships, health, or freedom by delegating, playing the long game, and protecting priorities.
Build Breathing Room Before You Build Bigger
Why stepping back from your business can be the key to scaling with freedom, clarity, and long-term success.
Zac Palmer: Proximity is Power
Sales and persuasion strategist Zach Palmer shares how to build aligned relationships, lead with integrity, and embrace the process of growth through self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
How to Stop Letting Fear Stall Your Progress
Stop letting fear stall your progress. Learn how to accept criticism, stay consistent, and act professionally so opportunities find you ready.
Margaux Alvarez: Work Hard & Wine Down
Seven-time CrossFit Games athlete Margaux Alvarez opens up about grief, grit, and building a wine business from the ground up. Discover the mindset behind her mantra: Work Hard, Wine Down.
Jon Andersen: Your Body is Your Business Card
When complexity kills consistency, simplify. Jon built his coaching system by reducing the friction between intention and action. One page of reading. Walk into the gym — don’t train, just enter. These micro-commitments stack up to massive momentum.
Alexus Rae: Know Your Aligned Direction
Growth isn’t an instant fix. NLP, therapy, and coaching are just the start. The real shift comes when you practice the new awareness in real life — day after day. As Alexis says, “Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.