The People Success Circle

Are you waiting for your career to move forward — or are you actively making it happen? In this episode of The People Success Circle , I sit down with Alexis King, keynote speaker, author, LinkedIn learning and development professional, and entrepreneur, to talk about what it really takes to navigate career transitions, stay relevant, and become unignorable at work. Alexis shares her journey from...

Have you ever had a boss who saw more in you than you saw in yourself — and pushed you to become it? In this episode of The People Success Circle , I sit down with Karen King, my former boss at McDonald's Corporation, to explore an extraordinary 40-plus year career that took her from crew member to Chief Field Officer. Karen shares the leadership lessons, the candid advice from mentors, and t...

Is summer slowing down your networking? It shouldn't be. In this short solo episode, Mindy East makes the case that summer is one of the best-kept secrets in professional networking — and shares a simple, no-overwhelm plan to help you stay connected all season long. With the end of Q2 and the start of Q3 landing right in the middle of summer, now is not the time to go quiet. Mindy breaks down...

In this episode of The People Success Circle , I sit down with Dana Skaggs to talk about a topic that impacts all of us personally and professionally: boundaries. Many of us hear the word boundaries and immediately think of saying “no” or shutting people out. But Dana challenges that idea and shares a different perspective: boundaries are not barriers—they’re tools that help us protect our energy,...

In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with Corrie LoGiudice to talk about something so many professionals, leaders, and caregivers are experiencing right now: overwhelm. Corrie shares her deeply personal story of navigating multiple life-altering challenges while leading at a high level in business—and how those experiences led her to develop a practical framework for reducing over...

In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with Kelly Lichtenberger to talk about something every leader and team is navigating right now: the balance between emotional intelligence in the workplace and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Kelly shares her journey from decades in sales leadership to writing her book Prospect Like a Girl , where she explores how emotional intellige...

In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with Lauren Beane to talk about something so many of us—especially women in leadership and women in the workplace—struggle with: waiting until we feel fully ready before we take action. Lauren shares her personal journey from being bold and fearless as a child to navigating self-doubt and overthinking, imposter syndrome, and overcoming perfecti...

In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with Gallup-certified strengths coach and speaker Sarah Collins to talk about something we don’t always name—but all experience: the energy we bring into the workplace. Sarah shares her journey—from leading in her career to navigating a major identity shift through motherhood and the pandemic—and how that led her to realize that good energy isn...

How do you become the kind of person people remember—and refer—long after the conversation ends? In this solo episode of People Success Circle , I share how I built my network from scratch across 12 moves, 6 states, and 12 cities—and what that taught me about modern networking. The people creating the most opportunities aren’t just attending networking events or collecting contacts. They’re buildi...

In this episode of The People Success Circle, I sit down with business attorney Tiffanie Clausewitz, President of Clausewitz Reyes, to talk about the people-related issues that create the biggest legal risk for employers — especially when communication is unclear, expectations aren’t documented, or policies aren’t enforced consistently. From employment law basics to real-world employee relations m...

Change is constant at work — yet organizational change can still catch teams off guard. In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with Jess Rodriguez to explore what it really takes to lead teams through change with clarity, empathy, and trust. From change management to workplace communication, we discuss how leaders can move beyond control and guide their teams through uncertainty at...

In this episode of The People Success Circle , Mindy sits down with Mandi Pratt—a resilience speaker, trauma-informed advocate, and podcaster—for an honest conversation about mental health at work and what happens when trauma follows someone into the workplace. Mandi shares parts of her personal story and explains how PTSD in the workplace (including complex PTSD) can show up in ways leaders don’t...

When was the last time you set a goal you were genuinely excited about—only to feel frustrated a few weeks later when nothing changed? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this solo episode of People Success Circle , I’m shifting the conversation from goal setting to goal achievement —because the real problem isn’t that we don’t know how to set goals , it’s that we struggle with how to ac...

Have you ever felt overlooked at work, even though you’re doing great work behind the scenes? In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with Dr. Cindy Young, author of The Invisible Introvert , to talk honestly about what it’s like to be an introvert at work - especially in environments that unintentionally reward the loudest voices in the room. Dr. Cindy shares her journey from a 23-y...

When was the last time you walked into a networking event or logged onto LinkedIn and felt instantly seen, remembered, and understood? If your answer is “never”… you’re not alone. In this solo episode of People Success Circle , I’m breaking down what it really takes to stand out in a hyperconnected world—a world where we’re more digitally connected than ever, yet experiencing unprecedented digital...

When was the last time you walked into an annual performance review feeling excited, seen, and supported? If your answer is “never”…you’re not alone. In this solo episode of People Success Circle, I’m making the case that the traditional once-a-year performance review is no longer serving employees, managers, or the business—and it’s time we stop pretending it is. After 28+ years in HR and leaders...

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When was the last time your personal brand opened a door for you—without you even applying? In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with career coach and “confidence booster” Kate Pozeznik (founder of Quirk) to dig into what truly makes a personal brand work in today’s noisy, digital-first world. We talk about building a brand that’s authentic to you, shows your unique “quirks,” and...

When was the last time you sat staring at a job board, clicking “Easy Apply” over and over, wondering why nothing’s working? In this episode of People Success Circle , I’m tackling one of the biggest frustrations in today’s job market: why online applications rarely lead to interviews—and what actually gets you hired. Fall is peak hiring season, but despite the headlines about layoffs and slow gro...

Time is one of the few things we all share—yet most of us feel like we never have enough of it. In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with time management expert and recovered workaholic Samantha Lane to explore how to move beyond busyness and create real balance at work and in life. After a life-changing medical experience, Samantha completely reframed her relationship with time....

What if the key to confidence, career growth, and leadership was already inside of you—waiting to be activated? In this inspiring episode of People Success Circle , keynote speaker and TEDx presenter Michelle Edelen, known as “The Excellence Engineer,” joins me to unpack what it really means to wake up your inner excellence. From her early career leading over 1,000 employees in manufacturing to he...

Employer branding is no longer optional—it’s a strategic necessity. In this episode of the People Success Circle podcast, host Mindy East sits down with marketing and website expert Leslee Owen to explore how businesses can attract, recruit, and retain top talent by building a strong employer brand online. From the career page of your company website to showcasing company culture through video and...

What if kindness wasn’t just a feel-good idea, but a proven strategy for stronger leadership, engaged employees, and healthier workplaces? In this episode of People Success Circle , I sit down with kindness advocate and entrepreneur Cindy Rowe to explore the transformative impact of kindness in the workplace. From her own journey to becoming a champion of empathetic leadership, Cindy shares how si...

When was the last time you walked out of a networking event thinking, that conversation could change everything ? In this episode of People Success Circle , I’m making the case for why in-person networking is still one of the most powerful ways to build your personal brand, strengthen your brand identity, and grow your business brand in a noisy, hyper-connected world. Whether you want to stand out...

When’s the last time you Googled yourself—and did you like what you saw? In this solo episode of People Success Circle , I’m diving deep into the power of LinkedIn and how it’s become my #1 tool for building visibility, growing my business, and staying connected in today’s hyperconnected world. Whether you’re a job seeker, business owner, recruiter, or simply curious about how LinkedIn actually wo...