99 Humans

You don't get if you don't ask. You can do anything, but you can't do it alone. Jaime Bronstein Olson was named the #1 relationship coach, she hosts a talk show, and she just published a book. Hear how her incredible success was built on a mountain of no's, diving deep into the story of becoming (manifesting!) a published author. Leave the office and go out "into the field...

Do you know when you're not excited? Do you know what lights you up? Sebastien Hernoux, Chief Data and Technology Officer at OMD Ad Agency, stays in touch with how he feels about his day-to-day work as a compass for when and where to learn new things. Without development, things stagnate and work becomes boring, but how does that connect to the impact leaders have? Moving countries, changing...

Are high performance cultures synonymous with one type of leadership? If not, then how does leading with empathy contribute to the bottom line? Kerri Jacobs founded "Leading with Empathy" to showcase the strengths of what some consider a "nice to have." Kerri shares how she went from feeling like a fraud to recognizing what made her role models so successful and leaning into au...

Your second life begins when you realize you only live once. Ed Essey shares his incredible journey of cultivating the right kind of impatience through a gut wrenching battle with cancer and an empowering career as an entrepreneur turned leader of entrepreneurs as the Director of Business Value at Microsoft Garage. Ed's story deals with contentment and ambition, struggle and success, and illu...

When you find yourself at the edge of the cliff, take a big breath and jump. Arriving to the US for a new job as CEO to find an empty office ... ghosted by the predecessor who was supposed to help with the transition, and left with a team wondering what's going on.. And then Filippo got to work. From psych safety to risk taking, Filippo's incredible story of handling the unexpected encap...

What would it look like if you lived your purpose today? How can you evolve living your purpose without waiting to live it? Cindy Buser left her home country of India for Dubai and South Africa leveraging entrepreneurship to build a life of leadership and of success. For Cindy, living her purpose means running three companies and a new non-profit focused on mentorship for women in South Africa. Ci...

What would it look like if you lived your purpose today? How can you evolve living your purpose without waiting to live it? Cindy Buser left her home country of India for Dubai and South Africa leveraging entrepreneurship to build a life of leadership and of success. For Cindy, living her purpose means running three companies and a new non-profit focused on mentorship for women in South Africa. Ci...

In a conversation around life, learning, role models and capitalism, Ekapat shares how studying chemical engineering and spending two years as a monk shaped his leadership principles.  Values and Purpose are a must for modern leaders who serve and pave the way for others. Ekapat shares lessons he uses to set his team up for success, like dealing with the intangible while staying in control through...

Giving tough feedback is not fun, but what's the cost of avoiding it? Christie Barany shares a time when she became a manager of a group of peers, a notoriously tricky transition exacerbated by a low performer who had never been given feedback. Hear how her confidence and sheer force of will in doing right by the company, the team, and the individual were tested by process and nepotism to res...

Don't underestimate the value of transferable skills. Federico Esu works at the European Commission's Innovation Council supercharging European businesses. Federico sees its incredible capacity for impact, and the need for effective communication when working across such a wide array of cultures and disciplines. In this episode, the European Commission is a hyper-example of this leadersh...

Ever left waiting for backup? Wondering when the cavalry will arrive to bail you out? Don't wait; you are your rescue team. Nuria shares how she created her masterpiece life by refusing to wait for help. Mistreatment as the only woman in the room, divorce, self doubt... these things are human and, for Nuria, these things sparked life altering habits and a passion for empowering others. This e...

Where does grit come from? Failure. How do you know which inner voice to listen to? Experience. In both cases: perseverance and courage. Priya Bajaj left home at sixteen on a quest to find her voice. After an unfulfilling career as an engineer she found business and moved to the USA only to face incredible challenges in immigration. Hear Priya share how she found her courage and built grit that le...

How do you exercise your gratitude muscle, and why does it matter? David Joshua, Director of Leadership Development for Resonance, shares his first experience as a people manager, which became a proof point for diverse teams and the spark for pursuing leadership development as student and teacher. This conversation is a crash course in human leadership filled with actionable tools and tidbits from...

What about humanity brings out the best in teams? Masa Gong, our personal Executive and Team Coach, shares the difference that perspective and love for humanity bring to teams. By sharing personal stories of times she thought she'd be fired, to patterns she sees across her Fortune 100 coaching clients, Masa breathes life into the idea of human leadership by attaching it to neuroscience, posit...

What happens when your work doesn't align with your personal interests? All leaders face this challenge eventually, yet we don't talk about it. Ricard Valero, Executive Creative Director with an illustrious resume at big name ad agencies, shares how he's overcome moments where work doesn't spark zeal. From searching for the joy, to moving countries or changing jobs, Ricard shar...

"Just let us work!" Leaders can accelerate and they can decelerate. What might you be doing that gets in the way of your team just getting to work? Kara Redman started her own Agency after seeing one too many cases of cultures and leaders that don't truly want what's best for clients and employees. In this episode she shares that spark as a cautionary tale and a call to action...

What if you started a new role by intentionally becoming inspired by the opportunity? Roberto Croci shares how his work with MEA Startups started with the choice to become inspired. Inspiration, it turns out, might not be a mythical thing to wish for, but a story to be told through grit and determination. Hear how Roberto turned that inspiration into a people-focused mission that changed the lives...

From being an HP executive managing 400+ people to being a solotrepeneur woman in a world of men.  Sarah Jensen has done it all.  Even amidst tough life moments, Sarah makes decisions with bravery, confidence, and grace. In an industry with very little representation (only 2% of construction managers were women!) Sarah thrived, redefining protocol to build a company from 0 to 39+ offices. Hear def...

What kicks you into self awareness? What difference can mastering yourself make in your leadership? After relocating for an exciting new role, Michael Kaplan shares a crash course in self-awareness and focusing on what matters most as he found himself proving the value of a new role without a team or leadership to support him. What started as a successful execution of treating everyone like your c...

What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? How do you build self confidence that tears down barriers while attracting others to work with you? Kimberly Pucci, founder of bespoke luxury and lifestyle brand, shares her path to getting her products showcased on the arm of Serena Williams and the world's fastest SuperYachts. In this episode, Kimberly tells stories of grit and determina...

Who makes a business successful? What would happen if we judged success through the lens of empathy, kindness, and support for those around us? Bob Morris is an Executive and Founder versed in creating and leading companies through good and bad times. Hear where he learned to aspire for "spark bitten suits," and what it feels like to care deeply for those around you through highs of enor...

To shield or share? Workplace politics is a reality of leadership, but how do you navigate when they become all consuming or toxic? Dr Monique Dawkins shares her experience as a leader, coach, and consultant, pulling across engagements from thousands of leaders to dive deeply into a personal challenge where an exciting new job opportunity turned into a toxic political experience. Tough lessons and...

Put your people first. Sure, but how do you do it and can you ever go too far? All businesses balance the reality of making money with the development and support of the people who make it possible. Leaders, especially entrepreneurs, feel this burden of meeting human needs and sustainable profits. Hear practical tips, and some cautionary tales, on how to support your team during and after their ti...

Australian aerospace + Elon Musk + workplace culture = ? Listen to find out.   “Culture” is a loaded word that means anything and nothing; yet how powerful is workplace culture when you’re launching rockets into space? Overcoming imposter syndrome, standing out from the pack, and striving to do things no one has done before can be achieved through an intentional culture. Nick Lindsay shares his ex...

We look at leadership as the pinnacle of what we can do, as success. People want to emulate leaders, they want to be those leaders, and we write it off as “They’ve reached the top.” It’s really interesting when you’re in the seat, how stressful it is, and how much it feels at the service of others and where you find that balance. Alana Karen, author of The Adventures of Women in Tech, shares the c...