A Shot Of Inspiration
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.
A Shot Of Inspiration
111. Real Leaders Show Up
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In this episode of A Shot of Inspiration podcast, I talk with Thom Singer about the human side of business—relationships, community, and why real leaders show up. Thom shares how he built a speaking career, what COVID taught him about not relying on one stream of income, and how he’s reinventing the Austin Technology Council to keep Austin’s tech community connected.
3 key takeaways
- Build real relationships—opportunities come through people.
- Don’t put all your income eggs in one basket.
- Community grows when leaders show up and participate.
About Thom:
Thom Singer is the CEO of the Austin Technology Council and a sought-after keynote speaker known for bringing the human side of business to life. He speaks to organizations that value relationships, trust, and accountability as drivers of success.
With a background in sales and marketing, Thom became a growth leadership speaker in 2009 and has since delivered high-energy, action-oriented presentations to more than 1,000 audiences. Known as “The Conference Catalyst,” he creates engaging, interactive experiences and remains actively involved with attendees before, during, and after events.
Thom earned his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2014. He is the author of 12 books and the host of the Making Waves at C-Level podcast, where he has interviewed over 1,000 business leaders about closing the gap between potential and results.
He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and two daughters.
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