HOW TODAY’S CHANGEMAKERS TETHERED TO THEIR DREAMS

The Inciting Incident with Tim Shields

The Inciting Incident and the dream are bound by a singular essential thread—a process Tim Shields calls Dream Tethering. As a writer and editor behind some of today’s most influential books on self-development and human potential, Tim brings you into the minds of the artists, visionaries, and luminaries transforming the world. These are the human stories behind how the public figures created their dreams—and the practical tools to help you create yours.

Dream-Tethered Stories

That Spark Real Transformation

The Inciting Incident peels back the curtain on the inner journeys of artists, mystics, athletes, scientists, healers, pioneering thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and global changemakers who dared to follow a deeper calling. 

With each episode exploring his guest’s “inciting incident,” his conversations explore the synchronistic, serendipitous, or divinely-timed moments that led someone to leave behind their predictable lives for their hero’s journey, as well as how they Dream Tethered to become who they are today. Bringing a rare blend of soul, craft, and clarity to conversations, he reveals not just what sparked his guest’s transformation, but how you can ignite your own.

Tim Shields is an author, editor, book coach, and literary collaborator behind some of today’s most transformative voices in the world of human potential. His work focuses on the art of storytelling as a vehicle for healing, purpose, and transformation.

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What Listeners Are Saying

  • A must-listen podcast!

    Tim Shields' "Inciting Incident" is an absolute must-listen for anyone seeking genuine insight and truly in-depth conversations. From the moment you press play it's clear that Tim isn't just a host. He's a master conversationist with a remarkable knack for drawing out profound wisdom from his fascinating guests. The discussions never skim the surface.

    Instead, they delve into the inciting events that shaped lives and careers, revealing rich layers of experience and perspective. Tim's own insights are consistently sharp and thought-provoking, elevating each episode beyond a simple interview to a truly enlightening experience. Prepare to be inspired, challenged and utterly captivated by the depth and intelligence on display. Highly highly recommend.

  • So informational and entertaining.

    Tim Shields has created something truly special with The Inciting Incident. Each episode is a portal-offering thoughtful, expansive, and deeply inspiring conversations that seem to arrive at just the right moment. The guests he brings together are not only brilliant, but resonate on a soul level. It's no coincidence that these voices gravitate toward him-his energy, presence, and curiosity create a space where truth naturally unfolds. Somehow, no matter how diverse the perspectives, I walk away from each episode with the same feeling: uplifted, grounded, and deeply reconnected. Tim isn't just hosting a podcast-he's weaving together a new kind of conversation.

  • A Rare Gem in the Sea of Podcasts

    This podcast isn't just another interview show. It's a soul-stirring journey into the moments that transform lives. Tim has a rare gift: he creates a space where his guests drop their masks and share the real, raw, and often miraculous experiences that shaped them. From scientists turned spiritual seekers to musicians harnessing the healing power of sound, each episode is a reminder that our turning points matter-and that transformation is possible for all of us.

  • Worth your time!

    This podcast is full of rich conversations that have helped me improve my life in unexpected ways. Tim shares stories and asks important questions that get to the heart of personal transformation.

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