Vibecast

What happens when the leader who's supposed to set the tone for the whole team is running on fumes, firing off reactive emails, and operating from survival mode instead of strategy? 🎙️ In this episode, Kristi Skutvik sits down with Dianne Armstrong, founder of Armstrong Performance Consulting and a somatic-certified executive coach with a career spanning Big Eight consulting, Pepsi, Neiman Marcus,...

What does it take to build a company culture people actually feel when every single person works from home? 🎙️ In this episode, Kristi Skutvik sits down with Jasmine Wilson, Founder and CEO of Moxie Clinical, to explore how she built a fully remote clinical research company with a culture rooted in autonomy, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Jasmine shares how her career journey from big...

Three words on a sticky note might be the simplest leadership tool you try all week. Kristi sits down with Megan Galloway, founder of Everleader, to explore what it really means to bring humanity back to work. Megan shares how one leader's belief in her changed the trajectory of her career, and how another leader's fear-based approach left her questioning her confidence, her work, and even her pat...

What does it take to grow a family business from a bootstrapped startup into a multi-generational operation, and how do you protect the family along the way? ✨ In this episode, Kristi Skutvik sits down with Shane Foye, President of DW-1, to explore his journey growing up inside his family's waste management business and the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership. Shane shares how his father s...

In this episode, Andy Robinson, owner and lead consultant at LFG Mindset Consulting, joins Kristi Skutvik to share the story behind his mindset coaching practice. Andy grew up in a military town in New Jersey and knew from the age of 15 that he wanted to be a Marine. After joining the Marine Corps and deploying twice to Iraq, his second deployment in 2006 ended when his truck was hit by a roadside...

What really brings people back to work? It is not just better furniture, trendy perks, or a polished office. It is trust, energy, and the human experience behind the data. ✨ In this replay episode, Kristi sits down with Sam Julka and Meghan Tooman, the founder and co-owner duo behind Doris Research, to unpack how workplace "vibes" are actually built. With Sam's qualitative lens and Meghan's quant...

What if the most honest signal about your organization's vibe wasn't in any survey, HR report, or AI dashboard, but in the private conversations people were too afraid to have anywhere else? 🎙️ In this episode, Kristi Skutvik sits down with Sana Manjeshwar, founder of OmbudSana and a 15-year organizational ombudsman veteran, to explore one of the most powerful yet underutilized roles in business....

What truly defines the vibe of a workplace, and how do leaders intentionally shape the emotional tone of an organization? ✨ In this episode, Kristi Skutvik sits down with Kit Krugman to explore how leadership, self-awareness, and intentional design influence the culture and energy within teams. Kit shares how her career journey, early exposure to leadership, and experiences working alongside exec...

What truly shapes the vibe of a workplace, and how do personal experiences influence the way we lead, connect, and grow? ✨ In this episode, Kristi Skutvik sits down with Katherine von Jan to explore how workplace vibes are formed through leadership, energy, and everyday interactions. Katherine reflects on her unexpected path from lifeguarding to leading in the tech world, sharing how purpose, cur...

What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't strategy or skill, but a story that connects hearts before it drives results? 🔥 In this episode, Kristi sits down with Danielle Krischik to unpack how storytelling shapes leadership, culture, and connection. They explore what it really means to define a "vibe" inside an organization and how internal storytelling can bridge gaps between teams, vision...

What happens when vulnerability becomes your leadership superpower? Kristi sits down with Karen Alter to unpack what it means to lead from the heart in an industry often driven by metrics and deadlines. From stepping into leadership in a post-founder era to fostering a culture where creativity and connection thrive, Karen shares how relational leadership has shaped every corner of her organization...

What if the "vibe" of your workplace isn't created by perks or policies, but by the people you allow into the room and the energy they bring with them? ⚡️ In this episode, Kristi sits down with executive coach Tony Ferraro to unpack what vibe really means inside an organization and why culture is something you protect, not manufacture. Tony draws a powerful connection between vibe and culture, ex...

What if the real strength of a team isn't found in productivity tools or meeting rhythms, but in how seen and supported people feel while doing the work together? 🌿 In this thoughtful episode, we sit down with Shelby Miller to explore the deeper heartbeat of workplace culture, the human connections, shared values, and subtle "vibes" that shape how people show up, especially in remote environments...

What if the secret to a thriving workplace isn't perks or policies, but the energy people feel the moment they walk in? 🔋 In this eye-opening episode, Kristi sits down with Eliza Jackson, Chief People & Operations leader at ButcherBox, to explore what she calls "the vibe" that powerful blend of energy, emotional connection, and environment that determines whether people feel like they belong or w...

What if the key to better leadership isn't fixing people, but finally seeing them? 🔍 In this eye opening episode, Kristi sits down with Brandon Miller, CEO and founding partner of 34 Strong, to explore how a strengths-based approach can transform workplaces, families, and the leaders at the center of them. From surviving a damaging work culture early in his career to building one of the largest s...

What if a puppet could say what your team is afraid to? 🎭 In this unexpected and wildly creative episode, Kristi sits down with David Mizne, creator of Culture Puppets, to explore how humor, vulnerability, and a little felt can transform workplace vibes. From early days at a remote-first startup to launching a full-blown puppet-powered cultural movement, David reveals how bringing his full, quirk...

What if the real reason your workplace is struggling isn't performance, but a lack of respect? Kristi sits down with Gregg Ward, bestselling author of "The Respectful Leader" and founder of the Center for Respectful Leadership, for a conversation that starts with tragedy and ends with transformation. From losing his high school sweetheart in a devastating accident to creating breakthrough leadersh...

What if the secret to better teamwork wasn't another system or software, but simply keeping it super simple? 💡 Kristi vibes with Mark Cruth, Modern Work Coach at Atlassian, to uncover how simplicity and intentionality can completely reshape how teams work together. From his early days coding in cubicle farms to leading global transformation at one of the world's most collaborative companies, Mark...

What happens when a broken ankle, a breakup, and a business plan collide? Kristi sits down with her longtime friend and stylist-turned-salon-owner Laura Foster to talk all things energy, leadership, and big leaps. From sitting in a recliner post-injury to building two booming Vici Salons in just seven months (yes, 39 chairs and 200+ daily clients), Laura shares how trusting her gut and leading wit...

✨ What if the job you have right now is already the perfect job for you? In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Kristi is joined by leadership coach Sam Dailey to challenge us to rethink how we view work, leadership, and even ourselves. From real stories of burnout and missed opportunities to the surprising power of vulnerability, feedback, and genuine appreciation, Sam shows how a simple shif...

What happens when you stop grinding through corporate life and finally build the work vibe you want? ✨ Kristi sits down with longtime friend and disruptor in the accounting and finance recruiting space, Jen McCasland, founder of DisruptiX Talent Solutions. With 25+ years of experience and a CPA designation, Jen has worked with startups and Fortune 500s, but what sets her apart is her commitment t...

What if the secret to better meetings, more creativity, and deeper team connection wasn't in your calendar or tech—but in your lighting, scent, and the posture of your chair? Get ready to rethink your workspace 🧠✨ Kristi sits down with Christian Markow, an advisor and experience designer who's transforming how we think about work. With a mix of neuroscience, brand strategy, and personal journey,...

What if the secret to better leadership isn't in a strategy doc—but in your vibe? ⚡️ Kristi sits down with Zoe Walters—global HR exec, business psychologist, and transformation guru—to talk about the power of energy, intention, and being radically real in your leadership. Zoe opens up about walking away from her "dream job," navigating burnout, and why knowing your vibe (and managing it) is every...

What if the "vibe" at work wasn't just a feeling—but your biggest untapped business metric?📈 Kristi sits down with Eddie Geller—visionary CEO of SKOR and self-proclaimed culture nerd—to break down how "vibe" isn't just a feeling, it's a strategy. From near-bankruptcy to scaling successful startups, Eddie shares how a single book reshaped his entire approach to leadership. Think karaoke confession...

What's the vibe at your workplace—an irresistible aroma or a stink you can't shake? 👃 Holly McIlwain, Chief Navigator at Narrow Spaces and Founder of The Brave Women Project, joins Kristi to unpack how presence, discipline, and values shape our work environments. From scrubbing toilets on service trips to coaching execs through tough truths, Holly drops wisdom on becoming a "vibe custodian" and l...