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People Business is a weekly podcast exploring human nature in the workplace. Every business is in some way a "people business" and it's often how we manage these dynamics that leads to long-term success or failure.

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Why We Resist Change (Even When It’s Positive) w/ Travis Hahler

Why We Resist Change (Even When It’s Positive) w/ Travis Hahler

Travis Hahler has spent 15+ years leading transformation at scale. Simultaneously, he built the scientific framework that explains why transformation fails at the neurological level. His new book, Rethinking Resistance: Embracing Neuroscience to Lead Transformational Change is out now. Mentioned on the ...
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Developing Emotional Intelligence w/ Robin Hills

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in emotional intelligence training, coaching, and personal development. The company was awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” by Dotcom Magazine in 2025. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and […]

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Creating Hits w/ Mark Shekter

Mark Shekter is a master at creating hits. With a rich background as a Hollywood writer-producer-composer, having worked with Steve Martin, Jim Carrey, Elton John, and many others, Mark has pioneered an entirely new system of creative thinking – Think8. This same easy-to-learn system empowers business leaders to reshape their corporate cultures for unlimited innovation […]

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How Work Gets Done (and Evolving it for AI) w/ David Dean

David Dean is an author, speaker, and business AI realist who explores how artificial intelligence reshapes work, judgment, and accountability in organizations. Rather than focusing on AI capabilities, he examines the human elements that remain essential: how people navigate uncertainty, where accountability lies when AI assists decisions, and what holds organizations together when technology accelerates […]

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Say it Right w/ Mary Nestor

Mary J. Nestor is the author of three books, an award-winning speaker, coach and consultant. In this episode, we cover her Amazon #1 bestseller, Say It Now! Say It Right! How to Handle Tough or Tender Conversations. Mentioned on the Show Learn more about Mary Nestor on her website: https://www.maryjnestor.com/ Connect with Mary Nestor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryjnestor-writer-speaker-consultant Get […]

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Handling Workplace Bullies w/ Jodee Blanco

Jodee Blanco is an expert on the human component of effective communication. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, including the seminal memoir Please Stop Laughing at Me… and the founder of INJJA (It’s NOT Just Joking Around!), the first survivor-led anti-bullying program in the country. She consults for schools and corporations […]

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Self-Funding w/ Spencer Smith

Spencer Smith is a Senior Vice President at Pareto Health, a leading employee benefit group captive manager that helps midsize employers reduce health insurance costs and volatility. He is also the host of Self-Funded with Spencer, a podcast focused on self-funded employee benefits plans and the complex healthcare ecosystem. Mentioned on the Show Learn more about […]

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Understanding Chance w/ Dr. Michael Orkin

Dr. Michael Orkin is a statistics professor at Berkeley City College and a consultant known for his work on probability and gambling games. He is the author of several books, including The Story of Chance – What’s Luck Got To Do With It?. Mentioned on the Show Read The Story of Chance: Beyond the Margin of […]

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Dignity Bridges the Gap w/ Dr. Donna Hicks

Dr. Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University and the former Deputy Director of the Program on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution (PICAR). She facilitated dialogues in numerous unofficial diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Libya and Syria. She has taught courses […]

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Return on Culture w/ Gaye van den Hombergh

Gaye van den Hombergh is a Senior Partner with Partners in Leadership. She has more than 25 years of experience as a business leader, operating executive, and senior advisor in large, middle-market, start-up, and non-profit organizations. At Partners In Leadership, Gaye has led large culture transformation efforts with large and small companies. She has a deep understanding […]

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Stop Selling w/ Pam Evanson

Pam Evanson is a Sales & Business Coach with Lappin180, a high-performance sales consulting firm working to disrupt conventional sales norms and affect change.  Pam works with business-to-business sales professionals, helping them get out of their own way so they can truly connect and serve their prospects and customers (and, of course, generate more sales). She has […]

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Branding as a Filter w/ Nate Guggia

Nate Guggia is the Co-Founder of Before You Apply, a  creative studio and content platform that helps companies and their recruiting teams give candidates an insider’s look at their work and culture. They work with growth-focused organizations in highly competitive markets to help companies and talent teams hire fast. In this episode, we talk about the importance […]

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Coaching as Corporate Culture w/ Julie Billingsley

Julie Billingsley is the Vice President of Human Resources at ZS Associates, a global professional services and consulting firm with 10,000 employees and contractors spanning 13 countries. Julie has been with ZS for 26+ years, helping them grow double digits year-over-year while purposely building and expanding their workforce and corporate culture. She has been integral to establishing […]

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Be. Yourself w/ Jessica Zwieg

Jessica Zweig is the Founder & CEO of SimplyBe., a premier personal branding company based in Chicago.  She is an internationally award-winning entrepreneur who was named a “Personal Branding Expert” (Forbes) and a “Top Digital Marketer To Watch” (INC.) as well as a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker and presenter. Jessica has spoken on national and international […]

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Writing a Bestseller w/ Amelia Forczak

Amelia Forczak is the Founder of Pithy Wordsmithery, a firm that specializes in helping people write and market their books.  She and her team members work with executives and entrepreneurs across a range of industries to help them build and monetize their thought leadership and grow their businesses. Over the past 10 years, Amelia has ghostwritten 10 […]

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Successful From The Start w/ Dr. Jeff Spencer

Dr. Jeff Spencer is a former Olympic cyclist turned personal and professional coach who makes winning big the normal. He has helped clients like Hitachi, U2, and Tiger Woods master their mindset and achieve their most aspirational goals. He’s been featured in Fortune magazine, Huffington Post, and the LA Times. With all his outward success, his […]

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Assessing Personalities w/ Erich Kurschat

Erich Kurschat is the owner of Harmony Insights LLC, a company that helps organizations and consultants leverage the DISC personality assessment.  A self-proclaimed “DISC Nerd”, Erich shares in this conversation the history of assessments, the major ones currently used by employers, and how to make the most of whichever tool you choose (especially DISC). Erich is also […]