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A Shot Of Inspiration

A Shot Of Inspiration

By: 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.

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Episodes
  • 130. The Diamond Within
    May 27 2026

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    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/


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    32 mins
  • 129. The Kindness Reset We All Need
    May 20 2026

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    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

    1. Kindness is empathy in action.
    2. Trust and integrity shape strong leadership.
    3. 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/


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    48 mins
  • 128. The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything
    May 13 2026

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    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 trust
    • People thrive when they’re in the right “swim lane”
    • Culture change happens when leaders lead by example

    About 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


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