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True North at 29,000 feet with Alan Mallory | Ship’s Log 03

Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories

Chapters
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Introduction & guest welcome (Alan Mallory)
1:40
Alan’s background: engineering, psychology & mental health journey
3:50
What drives him: self-discovery & meaningful goals
6:10
Purpose vs achievement & avoiding stagnation
8:20
Early identity: adventurer roots & family influence
10:30
Engineering mindset & problem-solving approach
12:40
Overcoming anxiety & getting out of your own head
15:20
Project management, personality balance & communication
17:20
Understanding resilience & how to build it
20:10
Mindset, negativity & finding balance
22:40
Inspiration, perspective & learning from others
24:40
Audience questions & family dynamics on Everest
26:20
“Is it ever too late?” mindset & pushing limits
28:20
Transition to Two Truths and a Lie
29:00
Story 1: Family climb of Mount Everest
33:20
Story 2: RV trip across the U.S. with family
37:10
Story 3: Musical roots & grandfather influence
39:20
The reveal: which story was the lie
41:00
Lessons from Everest & life analogies
43:00
Final thoughts: don’t wait, take action now
44:30
Where to connect with Alan
45:30
Closing remarks
Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories
True North at 29,000 feet with Alan Mallory | Ship’s Log 03
Jan 22, 2026 Season 1 Episode 3
Jeanne Andersen

"Climb your own Everests in life, and in every step, embrace the challenges, the lessons, and the small victories along the way" – Alan Mallory

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, host Jeanne Andersen sits with Alan Mallory, high-impact international speaker, author, and performance coach, to explore mindset, resilience, and what it takes to perform at your best under pressure. Alan shares how his background in engineering and psychology shaped his approach to peak performance, mental health, and leadership. He also reflects on his record-setting Mount Everest ascent with his family, the importance of always having a meaningful goal on the horizon, and why growth comes from pushing beyond comfort zones—at any stage of life.

Guest’s Bio:
Alan Mallory is a high-impact international speaker, author, and performance coach who empowers individuals and teams to reach their full potential – personally and professionally. With a background in engineering and a Master’s in psychology,he brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and mental mastery to the stage. His record-setting ascent of Mount Everest with his immediate family is more than an incredible story – it’s a blueprint for pushing boundaries, staying focused under pressure, and performing at your best when it matters most. Alan’s message is all about building the mindset, habits, and team dynamics needed to thrive in high-stakes environments and reach new heights.

Links:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanmallory/
Website: www.alanmallory.com

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