Best Rethink Next LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Make your time at work work for you 8:21

1h ago8:21

8:21

Jobs aren’t forever. But instead of disengaging when loyalty feels uncertain, we can use the work in front of us to grow stronger, smarter, and more ready for what’s next. In this episode, I share four strategies to make the way you work today an investment in your tomorrow. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simp…

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What If You Don’t Die Fast Enough? The Real Retirement Challenge 15:17

2h ago15:17

15:17

What happens if you don’t die fast enough? In this episode, Jim Fox tackles the tough realities of legacy planning, long-term care, and the conversations every family should have before it’s too late. From outlining practical steps for estate planning to addressing the emotional and financial challenges of aging, Jim explains why a holistic retirem…

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The Blank Space of Leadership: Alignment, Legacy, and Living Your Why, with Natalie Byrne 43:29

1d ago43:29

43:29

In this episode of the Spirituality and Leadership podcast, host Andrew Cohn sits down with Natalie Byrne, founder of the impact and communications firm, Blank Space. Natalie shares her unique approach to helping brands, philanthropists, and leaders align their values with their work, whether it's launching a foundation, shaping a brand's legacy, o…

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Your team doesn’t have to hate the workout 9:21

7d ago9:21

9:21

Are you and your team running on a treadmill that's going nowhere? Modern Mentor Rachel Cooke shares four real-world experiments that helped leaders in her lab ditch the burnout and get stronger results. Learn how small, unconventional shifts—like silent brainstorms and customer-led learning—can deliver better outcomes and a more engaged team. Mode…

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Best Of: Don’t Buy the Vacuum: Rethinking Financial Advice 14:40

7d ago14:40

14:40

What do vacuum sales and financial advice have in common? In this episode, Jim Fox shares why too many people are still being sold products instead of being offered real retirement solutions. From the emotional barriers that keep folks from seeking help—like fear of judgment or past bad experiences—to the importance of finding the right advisor fit…

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How to learn at work when there’s no time for learning 8:38

14d ago8:38

8:38

Learning and development at work are essential - for expanding our skills, for being more innovative, and for keeping us engaged. But also, there’s so much work on our plates it can feel impossible to find the time for learning. So let’s talk about some ways to bake it right on into the work itself. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transc…

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Retirement Isn’t the End—It’s the Next Beginning 13:21

14d ago13:21

13:21

What if retirement isn’t about stopping—it’s about starting something new? In this episode of Financial Straight Talk, Jim Fox shares real-life stories of retirees who redefined their next chapter, from launching tutoring businesses to returning to work with purpose. Whether you love your job or fear what comes next, Jim explores how emotional and …

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Four steps to fix team conflict at work 8:23

21d ago8:23

8:23

We’re not all friends at work. And we don’t have to be. But what you do do have to do is work well - effectively - together. In this week’s episode we’ll discuss a simple framework you can use with your team to define ways of working that suit all of your colleagues while driving your results. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript i…

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Best Of: Retirement Shock: Why You Might Spend More Than You Think 14:14

21d ago14:14

14:14

Think retirement means spending less? Think again. In this episode, Jim Fox unpacks the surprising costs that rise in retirement—like healthcare, debt, and especially travel—and why many retirees actually see a pay bump after leaving the workforce. He dives into the psychology of spending, the importance of a prioritized bucket list, and how savers…

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Lessons in Presence: What a Horse Can Teach Us About Being Human, with Warwick Schiller 1:13:42

25d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In this episode of Spirituality in Leadership, Andrew Cohn sits down with world-renowned horseman Warwick Schiller for a deeply personal and profound conversation on transformation, emotional intelligence, and the unexpected teachers in life: horses. Warwick opens up about his journey from high-level competition and the pursuit of external validati…

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How work design can reignite tremendous results 9:57

28d ago9:57

9:57

Too many teams are stuck in a swirl. Unclear on priorities, disconnection from purpose, and lost momentum. But we don’t need org-wide overhauls to fix it. In this episode, I’m sharing four practical shifts leaders are making right now to redesign how work gets done - from the inside out. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is avai…

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The Punch List: Finding Purpose After the Paycheck 11:47

28d ago11:47

11:47

What if retirement feels more like a rut than a reward? In this episode, Jim Fox tackles the emotional side of retirement—boredom, purpose, and the one-third of retirees who aren’t happier after leaving work. Through personal stories and heartfelt advice, Jim encourages listeners to build a “punch list” of meaningful goals and find fulfillment beyo…

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Is "quiet cracking" happening to your team? 7:26

1M ago7:26

7:26

Quiet cracking isn’t burnout, and it’s not disengagement. It’s the early warning signal that something in the work is out of alignment. In this episode, we unpack what quiet cracking looks and feels like, why it matters more than we think, and what anyone, regardless of role, can do to stop it before it spreads. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Co…

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Don’t Be Agnes: Spend with Purpose, Not Regret 13:05

1M ago13:05

13:05

What happens when you save your whole life but forget to live it? In this episode, Jim Fox shares the story of Agnes—a retiree with more money than memories—and explores how disciplined savers can struggle to shift into spending mode. From punch lists to legacy planning, Jim explains why retirement is more than a math problem—it’s a mindset. Whethe…

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Stop fixing wellness symptoms, fix the work 9:01

1M ago9:01

9:01

Our approach to wellness at work is wrong and it needs to be fixed. Currently we’re pushing ourselves to the edge and using wellness programs to help us recover. But what if instead of building better wellness programs, we rewired the work to just need them less? Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have…

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Don’t Buy the Vacuum: Rethinking Financial Advice 14:40

1M ago14:40

14:40

What do vacuum sales and financial advice have in common? In this episode, Jim Fox shares why too many people are still being sold products instead of being offered real retirement solutions. From the emotional barriers that keep folks from seeking help—like fear of judgment or past bad experiences—to the importance of finding the right advisor fit…

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Eldership in Action: Witnessing, Blessing, and Leading the Next Generation, Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks 47:53

1M ago47:53

47:53

In this powerful episode, host Andrew Cohn speaks with Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks, clinical psychologist, executive coach, and host of The Voice of Leadership podcast. With decades of experience, including as an Army psychologist and senior faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership, Dr. Karen shares how deep faith and a spirit of service have shap…

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Work moves faster with clarity and collaborative context 8:26

2M ago8:26

8:26

Clarity doesn’t come from top-down communication. It comes from shared context, built through curiosity, trust, and connection. Here’s how to create it. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at [email protected]. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, …

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Best Of: A bunch of ingredients doesn't make spaghetti 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

Retirement isn't the same for everyone. Just like every retirement plan isn't the same either. Jim Fox knows that some things work for one person, but might not work for another. You have to figure out what you want from your retirement, otherwise you end up with a pile of ingredients, but no recipe or dish from those ingredients. Let Jim help you …

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What Happens When Leaders Pause? Mindfulness as a Leadership Tool, with Rebecca Wilson 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

In this episode of the Spirituality in Leadership podcast, host Andrew Cohn sits down with Rebecca Wilson, executive coach, mindfulness teacher, and founder of Arborvida, an organization dedicated to helping leaders cultivate self-awareness, purpose, and conscious leadership from the inside out. Together, they explore what happens when leaders slow…

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How the Ladder of Impact helps us achieve success 9:17

2M ago9:17

9:17

Change and success live on a dial, not a switch. And when we’re only looking for complete overhauls, we miss the signals we’re achieving something new. Missing those signals can cause us to miss out on progress. That’s where the Ladder of Impact comes in. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a quest…

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Retirement Shock: Why You Might Spend More Than You Think 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

Think retirement means spending less? Think again. In this episode, Jim Fox unpacks the surprising costs that rise in retirement—like healthcare, debt, and especially travel—and why many retirees actually see a pay bump after leaving the workforce. He dives into the psychology of spending, the importance of a prioritized bucket list, and how savers…

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How to build a healthier workday, minute by minute, with Dr. Rich Safeer 32:01

2M ago32:01

32:01

Workplace well-being isn't just a buzzword; it's a critical component of a thriving team. This episode looks at the current state of employee health and well-being with Dr. Rich Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. We discuss the often-overlooked signs of workplace stress, why integrating well-…

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Best Of: Retirement lessons from The Kid 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

Ken Griffey Jr. has recently taken up a hobby or even second career after his hall of fame career in Major League Baseball. Some of the things he has learned about his new job can be a good reminder for those who are looking for a second act when it comes to retirement. What else does Jim Fox think about this story and retirement planning? Tune in …

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How to lead through a difficult change 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

Companies are making tough decisions these days that leaders need to help their teams through. Here are some ways to get through even the toughest of changes. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at [email protected]. Find Modern Mentor on Face…

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Best Of: Is 50 the magic number? 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

Hard to believe it, but Drew Barrymore turns 50 this year. She can't believe it either. She got her AARP card, but it brings up the question of whether 50 is the "right" age to start thinking about or implementing retirement planning. Jim Fox has an answer for you and other things to think about if you have a retirement plan or have thought about g…

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Awakened Economics: Rethinking Growth, Profit, and Purpose, with Bond Snodgrass 52:35

2M ago52:35

52:35

In this eye-opening episode of the Spirituality in Leadership podcast, host Andrew Cohn is joined by Bond Snodgrass—banker, sustainability entrepreneur, and creator of Awakened Economics—for a rich conversation about reimagining how we lead, measure success, and shape the systems we live in. Bond shares his personal journey from the high-stakes wor…

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Workplace wild west: AI, return-to-office, and DEI shifts with Jaime Klein 24:51

3M ago24:51

24:51

In the final installment of our series of shorter form interviews, Rachel speaks with Jaime Klein, founder and CEO of Inspire HR. They dive into the transformative impact of AI on HR practices, drawing parallels to the early adoption phase of the internet. Jaime shares insights into how companies are integrating AI at various levels, from applicant…

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Best Of: The missing piece? 13:49

3M ago13:49

13:49

Sometimes the thing you aren't thinking about can be the one missing piece to the puzzle. In a lot of retirement portfolios, it's long-term care. Jim Fox tells us what we need to know about this crucial piece and how to make sure it's not a gap in your retirement plan. Ready to connect with Jim today? Get some Financial Straight Talk! See omnystudi…

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Implementing a pilot approach to drive organizational change with Brett Underhill 17:48

3M ago17:48

17:48

In the third installment of our series of shorter form interviews, Rachel sits down with Brett Underhill, who heads up talent acquisition and learning and development at Taboola. They discuss the benefits of using a pilot approach to implement changes and initiatives within an organization. Brett shares insights into setting up a pilot, including c…

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Best Of: The Bucket Strategy can help with uncertainty 14:57

3M ago14:57

14:57

With uncertainty in the market and the future of Social Security, Jim Fox tells us that it comes down to something more simple than all of that... planning. Specifically, what buckets you have your money in. Let Jim help you get your money and buckets sorted on this week's episode of Financial Straight Talk! Ready to connect with Jim today? Get som…

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The feedback fix: Grow your team, grow your career with Mike Jacobson 20:57

3M ago20:57

20:57

In the second of a series of shorter form interviews, Rachel sits down with Mike Jacobson, VP of People Operations at Steno. They discuss why traditional feedback methods often fall short and how to create a more effective system for career growth. Mike shares insights on building customized learning environments that incentivize genuine engagement…

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A bunch of ingredients doesn't make spaghetti 13:35

3M ago13:35

13:35

Retirement isn't the same for everyone. Just like every retirement plan isn't the same either. Jim Fox knows that some things work for one person, but might not work for another. You have to figure out what you want from your retirement, otherwise you end up with a pile of ingredients, but no recipe or dish from those ingredients. Let Jim help you …

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The Spirit of Leadership: Aligning Values with Action, with John Mitchell 41:56

3M ago41:56

41:56

What does it mean to lead with both purpose and integrity in a world that often separates the spiritual from the professional? In this thought-provoking episode of the Spirituality in Leadership podcast, host Andrew Cohn sits down with John Mitchell, a leadership development consultant, coach, and fellow "recovering lawyer," to explore the intersec…

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Trust and engagement: Alex Salas's HR insights on employee sucess 19:23

3M ago19:23

19:23

In the first of a series of shorter form interviews we're releasing in June, Rachel sits down with Alex Salas, Assistant Chief People Officer at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and head of the NYC SHRM chapter. They discuss key strategies for improving employee experience, the competitive talent landscape, the importance of trust, le…

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Know what's in your plan, like Shaq 14:45

3M ago14:45

14:45

Shaquille O'Neal talked about investing in his favorite cereals early in his career and makes sure to only invest in things he understands. While it might not be cereal, Jim Fox knows that it's a good idea to know what is in your portfolio so you're not surprised when there might be changes in the market. And also, don't just buy something because …

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Sustaining momentum in the battle against burnout 8:29

4M ago8:29

8:29

Burnout doesn’t end with one big fix. Here’s how to build real, lasting relief by trading perfection for momentum—one reset, one decision, one human moment at a time. Check out all four episodes in this special series on this Spotify playlist. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Mode…

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Is 50 the magic number? 13:00

4M ago13:00

13:00

Hard to believe it, but Drew Barrymore turns 50 this year. She can't believe it either. She got her AARP card, but it brings up the question of whether 50 is the "right" age to start thinking about or implementing retirement planning. Jim Fox has an answer for you and other things to think about if you have a retirement plan or have thought about g…

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How to Be Human at Work: Embracing Wholeness in Leadership, with Allison Schultz 38:45

4M ago38:45

38:45

In this episode of Spirituality in Leadership, host Andrew Cohn sits down with Allison Schultz, coach, writer, and co-founder of Reboot—to explore a deeper, more human-centered approach to leadership. At Reboot, coaching goes beyond developing managerial skills. It’s about transformation—helping leaders access their full humanity through radical se…

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Let activation be your burnout antidote 10:07

4M ago10:07

10:07

You're not "either burned out or not burned out." Healing is a gradual process of chipping away at what drains you. Join Rachel Cooke, your Modern Mentor and founder of Lead Above Noise, in Part 3 of our burnout series. We move beyond simply identifying the problem and begin to rebuild with intention. Discover the Activation framework – Deliver, De…

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Retirement lessons from The Kid 15:39

4M ago15:39

15:39

Ken Griffey Jr. has recently taken up a hobby or even second career after his hall of fame career in Major League Baseball. Some of the things he has learned about his new job can be a good reminder for those who are looking for a second act when it comes to retirement. What else does Jim Fox think about this story and retirement planning? Tune in …

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We’ve handed managers an impossible job 9:12

4M ago9:12

9:12

Managers are burning out—not just from doing too much, but from carrying too many roles that were never meant to be theirs. Let’s name the burden and start letting go of what was never yours to hold. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickand…

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Best Of: What time of the year should I retire? 13:42

4M ago13:42

13:42

Jim Fox discusses all things retirement, this time with specifics on WHEN someone retires. Does it make a difference? What are some things to consider when it comes to what time of the year you retire? All of that and more on this week's episode. Ready to connect with Jim today? Get some Financial Straight Talk! Follow us on social media: YouTube |…

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Cultivating Growth and Trust: A Holistic Approach to Leadership, with Dr. Erika Kleestorfer 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

In this thought-provoking episode of the Spirituality in Leadership podcast, Andrew Cohn is joined by Dr. Erika Kleestorfer, a seasoned leadership consultant and executive coach. With over two decades of experience in corporate leadership development, Dr. Kleestorfer offers invaluable insights into the intersection of spirituality and leadership. S…

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Fixing burnout begins with understanding burnout 10:14

4M ago10:14

10:14

Team challenges can feel overwhelming to tackle head-on. Here’s how leaders in a recent Activation Bootcamp found ways to infuse small but meaningful relief into their teams—without trying to fix everything. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@…

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The Bucket Strategy can help with uncertainty 14:57

4M ago14:57

14:57

With uncertainty in the market and the future of Social Security, Jim Fox tells us that it comes down to something more simple than all of that... planning. Specifically, what buckets you have your money in. Let Jim help you get your money and buckets sorted on this week's episode of Financial Straight Talk! Ready to connect with Jim today? Get som…

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Sustaining progress: Rethinking DEI for the next generation of work with Lily Zheng 44:48

4M ago44:48

44:48

Rachel sits down with DEI strategist Lily Zheng for a candid conversation on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They explore why real progress depends on focusing less on performative programs and more on outcomes that drive lasting change. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecas…

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Getting to know the Wadadli family: Lucas Kalin 56:00

4M ago56:00

56:00

This special episode of the Financial Straight Talk podcast introduces us all to Lucas Kalin. He's 19 and working in the financial industry?? Plus, he tells us what it's like working with Jim Fox. Ready to connect with Jim today? Get some Financial Straight Talk! Follow us on social media: YouTube | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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How to repair fractured relationships at work 9:10

5M ago9:10

9:10

Some work relationships feel easy. And some… don’t. When a relationship feels rocky—even without a big conflict—there’s a path to a more collegial working relationships, even if you never become best friends. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor…

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Get to know the Wadadli Family: John Bertran 13:17

5M ago13:17

13:17

A special edition of the Financial Straight Talk podcast introduces us to one of Jim's right hand men, John Bertran. John talks a little about how he got into the business, why what they do is important and of course... what it's really like working with Jim Fox. Ready to connect with Jim today? Get some Financial Straight Talk! Follow us on social…

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