Peopling Podcast

In this episode, sales expert Joe Pici shares his tactical approach to sales, overcoming rejection, and building confidence. Discover how to gain an unfair advantage in business and learn practical strategies to generate leads, close deals, and scale your coaching or speaking business. Key Topics:Sales strategies and tacticsOvercoming rejection in salesBuilding confidence and communication skillsS...

In this episode of the Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with Kristine Goebel, founder of Accompany Suite, an organizational health and development company helping leaders, teams, families, and communities restore trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with greater wisdom. Kristine shares how her early background in music, Toyota systems, behavioral science, and business shaped the way...

In this episode of the Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with speaker, author, business coach, and longtime friend Cynthia Blackwell for a heartfelt conversation about faith, leadership, self-awareness, reinvention, and the “magical power of three.”Cynthia shares her personal journey from Texas roots to building a life, family, business, and calling in Central Florida. She opens up about the insp...

Unlocking Hidden Value: The Power of the Strategic Assistant with Joshua WashingtonIn this powerful episode of the Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with organizational psychologist, executive coach, and founder Joshua Washington to explore a game-changing idea: what if the key to unlocking exponential growth in business isn’t hiring more—but elevating who you already have? Joshua shares his jour...

In this episode of the Peopling Podcast , Kristi sits down with Edith Tiencken, Founder and CEO of Smart Brain Insights and a global leader in neuroscience-based coaching and development. With a career spanning decades across five continents, Edith shares her powerful journey from early independence and corporate leadership to becoming a pioneer in neuro agility. Edith introduces the concept of ne...

In this powerful episode of the Peopling Podcast , Kristi sits down with Lynn Smith — former national news anchor for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN , TEDx speaker, podcast host, media coach, and award-winning author of Just Keep Going . Lynn shares the surprising truth behind her polished on-camera presence: while she looked confident to the world, she privately battled a crippling fear of public speaking....

What if the real obstacle isn’t your circumstances — but your internal narrative? In this powerful episode of the Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with Len Tran, founder of Kinetic Mind, LLC — a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations sharpen productivity, eliminate distractions, and focus intensely on what actually drives meaningful results. Len brings a rare combinat...

In this episode of the Peopling podcast, host Kristi interviews performance coach Chris Welton, who shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful coach and speaker. Chris discusses the importance of overcoming adversity, the power of belief, and how acts of service can create positive change in the world. He emphasizes the significance of having a strong suppor...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Peopling Podcast, Kristi Nowrouzi sits down with Michelle Harmon-Malone—author, speaker, coach, and transformational leader—to explore parenting, identity, resilience, and faith-driven leadership. From her small-town roots in southwest Louisiana to serving in the United States Air Force, to nearly 30 years leading middle and high school communiti...

Derek Lott is an executive and leadership coach, two-time author, and podcaster who helps individuals and organizations grow by building better systems for how they think, work, and relate. His work is grounded in a simple truth: goals don’t fail—people run out of energy, systems break down, and support structures fall apart. Drawing on 15 years of negotiation experience, Derek emphasizes collabor...

In this episode of the Peopling Podcast, host Kristi welcomes Catherine McClure, an online wellness coach from England. Catherine shares her personal journey from a toxic relationship to discovering her passion for health and wellness. She specializes in helping women, particularly those who have experienced abusive relationships, to transform their lives through mindset work and holistic approach...

What if church health wasn’t measured by attendance… but by engagement, unity, and love in action? In this episode of the Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with Peter Swanson, CEO of Love Serves International, to talk about leadership, burnout, and what it truly means to build healthy, missional communities—inside and outside the church. Peter shares his personal journey into ministry leadership...

Better Work Environments Start with Better Communication, Clearer Expectations, and Real Curiosity. What happens when someone who’s participated in thousands of hiring decisions tells the truth about why people struggle at work? Welcome to this week's incredible episode! Kristi sits down with HR consultant and talent strategist Dawn Sipley, whose story starts with grit: growing up in a single-...

In this powerful episode of The Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with Troy C. Smith, servant leader, TEDx speaker, and author of Value Driven Leadership, to unpack what it really means to lead with heart, clarity, and purpose. Troy shares his journey from growing up in the Bronx to becoming the #1 sales manager nationwide at GEICO, not through authority or fear—but through compassion, emotional...

Fear is sneaky. It doesn’t always scream—it whispers. In this episode, Gina Hanson breaks down how fear quietly blocks action, drains confidence, and keeps us stuck in patterns we know aren’t serving us. This conversation is a mirror moment. There’s something you want to do. There’s also something you know you should stop doing. And the gap between knowing and doing? That’s where confidence either...

If you’ve ever wished relationships came with a manual, this episode is the next best thing. Today on Peopling, we sit down with the incredible Colette Jane Fehr — a licensed psychotherapist whose journey from a deeply challenging marriage to becoming a relationship expert is nothing short of transformational. Together, we dig into the real stuff: why communication breaks down, how conflict actual...

In this episode of the Peopling Podcast, host Kristi discusses with Robert and Kaylee Fukui the unique challenges faced by married entrepreneurs. They share their journey from corporate jobs to business consulting, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance, boundaries, and intentional living. The Fukuis provide actionable insights for couples in business together, highlighting the significan...

In this episode of the Peopling Podcast, Kristi and Brian Bertges discuss the importance of connection, vulnerability, and personal growth, particularly in the context of mental health challenges like PTSD. Brian shares his journey with PTSD and how it has shaped his approach to empowering college students. They explore the impact of social perfectionism, the importance of effective communication,...

What if the “high-conflict people” in our lives aren’t here to destroy our peace… but to train us to hold it? In this episode, Kristi sits down with Christine Hammond, one of the country’s leading mental health experts on high-conflict personalities, narcissism, and family trauma. She’s a bestselling author, licensed mental health counselor, and the voice behind the wildly successful podcast Under...

If raising, or even working with, teens feels like translating ancient hieroglyphics while blindfolded… same. That’s why this week, Kristi sits down with mental health counselor, Angie Mabe, to unpack what’s REALLY going on inside the hearts, minds, and bedrooms of our teenagers. Angie shares how her calling began in the 5th grade and what she’s learned from years of helping teens navigate identit...

In this episode of The Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with Rachel Allen, Founding Executive Director of the Peace and Justice Institute, to explore what it really means to create peace — in our homes, workplaces, and hearts. Rachel shares how her journey from dysfunction to deep healing inspired the 13 Principles for How We Treat Each Other — a powerful framework now used by schools, corporati...

Tim Moran, Esquire, is an award-winning attorney whose career embodies justice, compassion, and community service. Known for his extensive volunteer work with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Tim has dedicated countless hours to helping families facing foreclosure and financial hardship. Community Legal Services is really where Tim got his start in practicing law. He has also trained and m...

Hi, I'm Kristi! Thank you for joining us. This podcast will feature weekly interviews with amazing people. Covering all topics related to connection, communication, and how to be a good human in this crazy world of ours. Inspired by the book, Peopling: How to Connect, Communicate and Grow Through Every Season of Life (available on Amazon). https://a.co/d/drW1ibd Concierge@peoplingwell.com