Season 2

Tell me more: A conversation about curiosity and joy What if the secret to joyful, innovative, and resilient leadership lies in a single quality—curiosity? In this episode, Kate sits down with Tatyana Sanikovich, HR consultant and executive coach, to explore how curiosity transforms leadership and t...

Envision a leader: A conversation about humanity in leadership. What if leadership wasn't about perfection but about embracing humanity? In this episode of the comfy chairs, Kate Johnson sits down with Mandee Bowsmith to explore a new vision for what it means to lead. Together, they take aim at outd...

Natural to the human mind: A conversation about fear. In this episode of the comfy chairs, Kate sits down with Utkarsh, a coach and consultant, to explore fear as both a challenge and a catalyst for growth. Together, they unpack how fear shapes leadership and personal growth, from navigating rejecti...

Intended for fun: A conversation about team-building. What does it really mean to build a high-performing team? Spoiler: it’s not about icebreakers or quick-fix trust exercises. In this episode of the comfy chairs, we tackle the art and architecture of team building with Jeremy LaDuke, owner of Epic...

A balance to strike: A conversation about humor at work In this episode of the comfy chairs, host Kate Johnson sits down with Kim Minnick, an HR leader with a knack for weaving humor into the sometimes-rigid landscape of human resources. They dive into the power of humor in the workplace, exploring ...

Opening up opportunities: A conversation about advocacy and stories. In this episode, I am joined by Thomas Wilson, owner and CEO of R&H Creative Advocacy, to discuss the power of shared storytelling and its role in creating psychological safety and celebrating neurodiversity. Thomas shares his pass...

You don’t have to fake anything: A conversation about listening. Deepen your understanding and expand your language about what works best when it comes to listening. In this episode, we focus on how to learn more about the interplay of thoughts, actions, and emotions that occur when we speak and whe...

Greater than myself: A conversation about purpose. Connect with Chase on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-friedman/ Visit his website: https://vanquishmediagroup.com/ Additional resources about overthinking and/or mentioned during our conversation: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/resourc...

It’s your signature: A conversation about character. Connect with David on LinkedIn Visit the Edge Leadership Academy website Subscribe to the Finish Friday newsletter Additional resources mentioned during our conversation: How Are Character and Personality Different Soundtracks by John Acuff The Wi...

Honoring your word: A conversation about accountability and trust. Visit Wayne’s website: https://www.uglymugmarketing.com/ Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fireyourself/ Mentioned during our conversation: Information from Crucial Learning defining the fundamental attributio...