Best Career Confidence Gen Z At Work Podcasts (2025)

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How Transformational Leaders Show Their Team They Care 14:46

1d ago14:46

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In this episode of Beyond Day One – The Podcast, we tackle a leadership question every manager, supervisor, and HR leader should be asking: How do you show your team that you care? Whether you lead in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, or anywhere around the globe, caring leadership is a universal skill that drives results. Drawing from real-world…

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From Olympian to CEO to Record-Breaker at 62: Joetta on Endless Reinvention || EP.211 24:56

4d ago24:56

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From four-time Olympian to Fortune 500 advisor to record-breaking masters athlete at 62, Joetta proves that reinvention has no expiration date. After hanging up her spikes in 2000 following 28 straight seasons of middle-distance running, Joetta built a thriving business helping corporations apply athletic principles to achieve excellence. Then, 25 …

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 17:40

2d ago17:40

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What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi, she shares how a viral moment led to a nationwide effor…

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The Leader Gen Z Needs: Mentorship, Connection & Transformational Culture | Beyond Day One 14:13

9d ago14:13

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Gen Z is speaking up—and they’re telling us what’s not working. Lack of mentorship. Poor feedback. Ghosted applications. Rigid culture. In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Lynn, and Philip explore how transformational leadership can meet these needs head-on. ✅ Real solutions for frustrated employees ✅ How to build a mentorship culture that ac…

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Your Confidence Problem is Actually an Experience Problem - This Is How to Fix It || EP.210 16:49

11d ago16:49

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"You have to show up and do the work. There is nothing more satisfying than getting good work done." From helping scale Allscripts when less than 5% of physicians used technology to now serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Transcarent, Laurie McGraw has spent decades transforming healthcare through technology. Her journey spans from being the sol…

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The future isn't just coded — it's built | Lauren Dunford 14:06

9d ago14:06

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Look around — almost everything you see was manufactured, from baby formula to AI data centers and beyond. Yet we rarely think about how it’s all made. Factory fixer Lauren Dunford pulls back the curtain on modern manufacturing, revealing just how thrilling and world-shaping this unsung engine of progress can be. Discover how reinventing this overl…

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Why Gen Z Is Choosing Influencer Careers Over Healthcare—And What It Means for Your Health || EP.209 28:42

18d ago28:42

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"Women are 80% of the healthcare workforce in the US, up to 70% globally. So I always say if women aren't healthy, the entire world is at risk of not being healthy." Mary Stutts has spent decades dismantling barriers for women in healthcare—first as a senior executive at Stanford Healthcare and multiple biopharma companies, now as CEO of the Health…

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From Manager to Transformational Leader: How Great Leaders See and Develop Potential| Beyond Day One 14:50

19d ago14:50

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What separates a manager from a transformational leader? In this episode of Beyond Day One, we explore the difference—and it all starts with one powerful concept: seeing potential in others. We’re diving deep into what it means to lead with more than just execution and goals. The best leaders don’t just manage tasks—they see people, recognize poten…

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The 5 Characteristics of Transformational Leadership 14:59

19d ago14:59

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Beyond Day One | Episode: The 5 Characteristics of Transformational Leadership How do you lead in a way that truly transforms your team? In this episode, David, Ryan, and Philip explore five powerful traits that define transformational leadership and break them down with real-world insight, humor, and practical application. Whether you're managing …

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 21:39

16d ago21:39

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At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the aut…

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Catching Cancer Early: Susan Tousi's Quest to Save Lives with a Simple Blood Test || EP.208 22:15

25d ago22:15

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"I come from a long line of medical doctors... but I myself was driven by things that move fast in terms of technology." From a family of physicians, Susan Tousi chose a different path—one that would eventually revolutionize how we detect cancer. After decades building multi-hundred million dollar businesses at HP and Kodak, digitizing how the worl…

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Rethinking Motivation: Why Gen Z and Young Professionals Deserve More Credit 14:58

26d ago14:58

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Are young professionals really unmotivated—or are we just missing what actually drives them? In this honest and eye-opening conversation, David, Phillip, and Lynn from the Foundations for Success team unpack one of the most common (and unfair) assumptions about Gen Z: that they don’t want to work. But what if the issue isn’t laziness… What if it’s …

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The Necessity of Soft Skills | Foundations for Success 14:59

26d ago14:59

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In this episode, David is joined by Ryan and Phillip from the Foundations for Success team to begin to unpack one of the most misunderstood essentials in today’s workplace: soft skills. What You’ll Learn: The surprising military origin of the term “soft skills” Why technical (hard) skills aren’t enough to succeed What goes wrong when leaders overlo…

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You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar 12:38

23d ago12:38

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"Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?" asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was shared, every story was sung and belonging meant survival — she explores how we can blend the old with the new to bu…

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Why Do 80% of People Choose to Work Through Cancer? With Gina Jacobson || EP.207 12:24

1M ago12:24

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"You might not have been born for this, but you almost died for it." When Gina Jacobson's husband spoke those words, he captured the profound transformation that turned a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis into a mission. Given just one to two years to live, Gina didn't just survive—she discovered why work matters so deeply when everything else falls a…

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The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard 14:54

1M ago14:54

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The energy grid of the future demands a massive amount of materials: billions of solar panels, millions of wind turbines and more. Climate strategist Marielle Remillard reveals why there may be critical shortages ahead — and breaks down how this could also be the biggest business opportunity since the Industrial Revolution. After the talk, Modupe d…

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What Happens When a Cancer Diagnosis at 17 Shapes Your Entire Career? With Rae McMahan || EP.206 16:56

1M ago16:56

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Standing at a hospital desk at 17, facing a Hodgkin's disease diagnosis, Rae McMahan heard words that would reshape her entire life: "We don't have your prior authorization on file." That broken moment in a broken system launched a career dedicated to fixing what fails patients every day. Now, as Senior Vice President of Payer Solutions at Prescrip…

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How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human 40:10

1M ago40:10

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Dawn Burrell is a celebrated long jumper, an Olympic athlete, and a chef’s whose cooking made her a semifinalist for a James Beard Award — and these are just a sampling of her many accolades. In this episode, Dawn talks about how she navigated the career shift from athlete to chef, redefining success for herself, and finding joy and fulfillment in …

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How One Labor Leader Transformed 30,000 Lives Through the Power of Empowerment, with Brenda Munoz || EP.205 20:24

2M ago20:24

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What happens when you realize you've stopped caring about the very people you're meant to serve? For Brenda Munoz, that moment came when a laborer asked her to leave and find someone else to help him. "You're very nice," he said, "but I can tell you're trying to rush this." That wake-up call transformed not just Brenda's career, but how she thinks …

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A new vision of healthy masculinity | Davonte Green 15:11

2M ago15:11

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What does it actually mean to be a "real man" these days? In a personal talk packed with actionable advice, youth advocate Davonte Green challenges age-old stereotypes about masculinity, showing that emotional intelligence and self-control — not aggression — are the keys to moving through the world with confidence and strength. After the talk, Modu…

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Until Next Time: A Love Letter to the Listeners of Have A Seat 23:18

2M ago23:18

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Send us a text "If I had a mission for this podcast, it was this: to hold space for the voices of women in the workplace — in all their messy, brilliant, powerful, still-evolving glory. And each of you helped me do that." After five incredible years, I share one final message in this heartfelt farewell episode of Have A Seat...Conversations with Wo…

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Redesigning Work: What Gen Z Wants (and Needs) from Leadership with Hannah Dannecker 48:25

2M ago48:25

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** Contains an Important Update for Our Listeners ** What happens when the next generation challenges the workplace status quo—and dares to ask for more joy, autonomy, and meaning? In today’s episode, we meet Hannah Dannecker, an entrepreneur and author who's on a mission to decode the generational shifts shaping today’s workforce. From navigating …

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Two Kenyans Unite to Bridge Medicine's Most Dangerous Gap With Amee Devani || EP.204 24:11

2M ago24:11

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When Amee Devani watched her mother battle colorectal cancer in Kenya, she witnessed firsthand the stark reality of healthcare inequity. That experience would reshape her entire career trajectory—from investment banking at UBS to founding a digital health startup that's revolutionizing how hospitals manage post-acute care. "I faint when they take m…

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The climate movement needs new stories — here's mine | Fenton Lutunatabua 11:13

2M ago11:13

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"We are not drowning. We are fighting," says storyteller Fenton Lutunatabua, echoing the mantra of the climate activists he works with across the Pacific. He shares stories of the people and communities at the front lines of the climate crisis, proving they're not waiting to be saved — they're demanding action and putting up a fierce fight for the …

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Talk Back, Speak Up: Gen Z, Communication & the Future of Work with Jenna Rogers 29:21

2M ago29:21

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Send us a text “Think of your career as a mosaic, it’s not going to be this linear climb up the corporate ladder that it once was, you are going to have experiences that take you in one direction, that add color to your mosaic, and that’s OK. It doesn’t have to make sense right now and it also doesn’t need to make sense to anyone other than you.” H…

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From Polarization to Grievance: Why Trust in Healthcare Is At a Breaking Point - Courtney Gray Haupt || EP.203 17:53

2M ago17:53

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What makes this conversation urgent is what's at stake. When people with lower trust in healthcare turn to friends and family instead of medical professionals, when young adults say they'd leave their doctor over political beliefs, when misinformation spreads faster than facts—we're not just facing a communications challenge. We're facing a health …

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How to speak up — even when you don’t want to | Sarah Crawford-Bohl 14:54

2M ago14:54

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What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch…

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Permission Not Needed: Building Unshakable Confidence with Speaker & Author, Velera Wilson 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Send us a text “We all have different levels of fear and doubt about our capabilities, embrace that and lean into your past wins, lean into those moments when you were afraid, exhausted, weren’t sure and yet still managed to get through it; see the result, refer to that, and keep going.” In this episode of Have A Seat, I sit down with Velera Wilson…

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Why Your Biggest "Failure" Might Be Your Greatest Career Catalyst with Colleen Bowman || EP.202 22:37

2M ago22:37

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When Colleen Bowman didn't get into her dietetics internship—twice—she thought her career was over before it began. Instead, that rejection became the catalyst that launched her into becoming a transformative HR leader at one of the most unique companies in America. "I had a little too much fun in college," Colleen admits with a laugh. But that soc…

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How industrial fishing sinks communities | Lamin Jassey 10:32

2M ago10:32

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What happens when the fish that sustain a community start disappearing? Environmental activist Lamin Jassey shares how industrial fish meal factories are devastating local waters, livelihoods and health in The Gambia — and how communities are organizing to defend their coasts and reclaim their future, one catch at a time. After the talk, Modupe voi…

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The Human Side of Leadership: A Conversation with Huong Bui & Angela Smith, Co-Founders, KaleidoWork 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Send us a text Angela: "Those shifts [in work culture] allowed me to remain very career-driven and productive. If they hadn’t happened, I could’ve easily been part of the statistics of women who left the workforce because it was just too much." Huong: "If a plant doesn’t thrive in the garden, we don’t blame the plant—we look at the environment. It’…

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How Does Personal Tragedy Shape One Of The Most Powerful Women In Healthcare? w/Karen Lynch || EP. 201 31:07

2M ago31:07

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When Karen Lynch became CEO of CVS Health, it was more than a milestone, it was a signal. Millions were watching. She led through the pandemic. She raised wages. She centered the patient. She broke glass ceilings again and again. “I remember the day Karen became CEO,” says host Laurie McGraw. “I think the world stood still for a minute. I smiled. I…

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Why joy and flexibility are good for business | Rosie Sargeant 9:38

2M ago9:38

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“In the future, companies will succeed or fail based on how much their people enjoy their work,” says management consultant Rosie Sargeant. She offers three tips to make work more joyful, increase employee retention and boost customer satisfaction, suggesting how fun (like kangaroo-themed employee check-ins) can be both professional and profitable.…

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Kathy & Rhonda Are Expanding the Admin Table — Meet The BEA Network 49:00

3M ago49:00

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Send us a text What keeps me going is knowing how important this role is and how we can learn and grow in these roles but the key is to know who you are and see yourself. Know your work and know your worth. ~ Kathy Having a lack of confidence not only begins to play on your own psyche, self esteem and self worth, but it will begin to also show up i…

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From Near Collapse to Cultural Icon: Leadership Lessons from Harley-Davidson with Ken Schmidt 50:50

3M ago50:50

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Important Update for Our Listeners As we embark on new mergers and exciting opportunities, we're making some adjustments to our podcast schedule. Starting in November 2024, we'll be publishing new episodes once a month. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these changes, and we're committed to bringing you even more engaging content in t…

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What Happens When Women Stop Waiting for a Seat—and Build the Whole Table? || EP. 200 52:30

3M ago52:30

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"Who mentors the mentors?" "There's no such thing as a cold call in WBL." "How can I help you?" These powerful mantras echo through the halls of Women Business Leaders (WBL), the longest-standing executive forum for women in healthcare leadership. And for our landmark 200th episode of Inspiring Women, we're going back to where it all began. Twenty-…

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How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares 23:12

3M ago23:12

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How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and democracy leader Daniella Ballou-Aares shows why companies have both the ability and the responsibility to engage in protecting elections and the rule of law — and why their bottom lines may depend on …

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I’m Fine. It’s Fine. Everything’s… Fine? Emotional Labor in Admin Life 29:46

3M ago29:46

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Send us a text "You don’t have to be composed 100% of the time. You don’t have to be the steady one, the cheerful one, the “office therapist” every single day. You can be messy. You can be human. And you can still be amazing at your job." In this heartfelt solo episode, I get real about a part of the admin role we don’t talk about enough: emotional…

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The key to navigating change with confidence | Kristy Ellmer 15:48

3M ago15:48

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What if the change you fear most is actually the best thing for you? Change leader Kristy Ellmer shares a powerful lesson on how even the most difficult transitions, including layoffs and company-wide transformations, can open unexpected doors. She offers tools from behavioral science to help you shift your mindset and navigate uncertainty with con…

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Welcome Aboard! (Now Let’s Make It Make Sense), A Have A Seat Minicast 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Send us a text “We’re not just welcoming someone to the team — we’re helping them feel like they actually belong there.” In this solo episode of Have a Seat, we're talking onboarding — but not from the new hire's perspective. Nope, this one’s for the admin professionals who actually make onboarding work. From scheduling smarter 1:1s and dropping of…

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What Happens When Behavioral Science Meets a Mother on a Mission? With Kathleen Ellmore || EP. 199 21:53

3M ago21:53

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What if the same data that helps sell cereal could also save a life? Kathleen Ellmore asked that question long before most people thought to—and long before healthcare caught up. With roots in consumer marketing, she was using behavioral science to influence buying habits when the term “micro-segmentation” barely existed. But when she stepped into …

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Work is broken. Gen Z can help fix it | Amanda Schneider 15:02

3M ago15:02

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Would you rather stay in your current job until you retire, or change jobs every year? Researcher Amanda Schneider says Gen Z's answer to this question says a lot about the evolving workplace. Sharing data-driven insights on the young workforce, she debunks common misconceptions about Gen Z employees and explains why their preferences are key to un…

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Perception Is Everything: How You Show Up (Even on a Tuesday at 4:30) 15:48

3M ago15:48

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Send us a text "Sometimes it's not what you say, but how you say it that makes all the difference." Ever had one of those service experiences that just stuck with you? In this week’s mini episode of Have a Seat, I share a recent interaction with a rental car company that got me thinking about the power of perception—and how admin professionals are …

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How Far Would You Go to Prevent Another Loss? Carissa Rollins Went All In || EP. 198 25:36

3M ago25:36

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After losing both her sister and a close friend to cancer in the same year, Carissa Rollins knew she couldn’t stay where she was. As CIO of UnitedHealthcare, she had scale and power, but not proximity to the technology that might have changed those outcomes. So when the call came from Illumina, a company pioneering genomic sequencing, she listened.…

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Is generosity the most underrated leadership skill? | Joe Davis 10:17

3M ago10:17

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Leadership isn’t about a title or position — it’s about generosity, says organizational expert Joe Davis. Drawing on his extensive experience as a people manager, he shares three essential tips for leaders to unlock the potential of their teams by listening generously, embracing vulnerability and leading with humanity — and shows how it's possible …

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You Can Lead and Still Have a Life: A Real Talk with Career Coach Sara Spencer 35:02

3M ago35:02

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Send us a text “It’s OK, you can thrive in your career and still desire a thriving relationship, one doesn’t have to come at the expense of another.” Can you really lead in your career and still have a life? This week’s guest, career success coach Sara Spencer, says absolutely yes — and she’s here to show us how. In this energizing conversation, Sa…

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How Adaptability Can Be Your Greatest Leadership Strength || EP. 197 23:47

4M ago23:47

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Sophia Kim has spent her career breaking molds, and building better models for leadership and care delivery. From her early start navigating journalism and consulting to leading high-growth teams in healthcare, Sophia’s path has been shaped by adaptability, ambition, and a commitment to creating change that matters. In this episode of Inspiring Wom…

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An NBA champion's advice on being a top teammate | Shane Battier 13:37

4M ago13:37

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What if the secret to success isn’t being in the spotlight, but making everyone else around you shine? Former NBA player Shane Battier shares how his most impactful moments didn’t come from scoring points but rather from small, underrated actions that helped his team win — and why prioritizing "we" over "me" can create a lasting legacy, both on and…

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