Gut + Science

354: Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does: Using Your Gut to Make Better Business Decisions with Cassandra Bodzak

Your body may be delivering the answer long before your mind catches up. Nikki sits down with bestselling author, meditation teacher, and holistic health coach Cassandr

Addicted to Betterment: Action tips for Growth Mindset. LET'S GROW!!

Growth mindset sounds simple until life, leadership, relationships, and fear put it to the test. Nikki and David get real about the difference between believing in grow

353: Measuring Human Contribution: The Future of Meritocracy at Work with Jacob Chase

Your highest-impact employee may not have the biggest title, loudest voice, or most visible role. So why do traditional performance systems keep overlooking them? Nikki

352: Who Owns Culture? Developing a Culture Strategy for Continuous Improvement with Brett Hoogeveen

Culture does not change because someone put new values on a wall. It changes when leaders decide who owns it, how it gets measured, and what behaviors get reinforced ever

351: Gamifying Volunteering: Turning Service Into Measurable Motivation at Work with Alex Grande

Service is not just a feel-good initiative. It can be a culture strategy. Nikki sits down with Alex Grande, co-founder of Recognize, to explore how gamification can tur

Addicted to Betterment: Look for the Good Even in the Chaos with Katie Donovan

When the world feels divided and overwhelming, how do we lead well? David sits down with Katie Donovan, CEO of CAMP Digital, for an honest conversation about navigating

350: High Tech, Human Touch: Why Relationships Still Win in the Age of AI with Raina Fryer & Jeff Boucher

Technology can move fast, but trust still moves people. Nikki sits down with Raina Fryer, Head of Talent Strategy, and Jeff Boucher, Senior Director at Titus Talent Str

349: Keeping the Human Side of AI Adoption with Regent Cornell

AI is moving fast, but the real leadership test is not the technology. It is whether your culture can keep up without losing trust, clarity, and human connection. Nikki

348: The Hidden Cost of High Performance and How Conscious Leaders Reclaim Control with Lo Myrick

High performance has a hidden price tag, and most leaders don't notice it until their body, relationships, or sense of self starts waving the red flag. Nikki sits down

347: From Partner to CEO: Katherine Coble's Leadership Journey at Borshoff

A leadership baton is being passed, and Katherine Coble is stepping into the CEO role at Borshoff with gratitude, clarity, and a deep commitment to people-first leadershi

Addicted to Betterment: Chase Dreams: The Obstacle is the Way!

The dream is calling, but so are the doubts, the expenses, the uncertainty, and maybe even the outhouse. Nikki and David get real about chasing a big life vision while st

In the Loop: Leading with Transparency and Trust with Angela White

The best donor stories are not always wrapped in sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. Sometimes, the real power comes from telling the truth about what worked, what didn't,

346: From a Dream to a Movement: How AltHR Is Redefining HR Community with Mindy Moncoop & Marnie Robbins

The old HR playbook is cracking, and Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins are here to build something more human in its place. Nikki sits down with Mindy and Marnie to expl

345: The Science of Self-Talk and Its Impact on Leadership with Dr. Suzy Burke

The voice in your head may be leading your team more than you realize. Nikki sits down with Dr. Suzy Burke, leadership expert, speaker, author, and psychologist, to unp

Addicted to Betterment: What Would Love Do: Building Conscious Habits

Ever found yourself mid-argument thinking, "Why am I so worked up right now?" What if the real culprit… is your ego? David is joined by Amy Woodall for a conversation t

Replay: Prioritize and Level Up Emotional Fitness with Dr. Paul Zak

Emotional fitness is not a soft skill. It is the leadership muscle your people feel every day. Nikki sits down with neuroscientist, author, and speaker Dr. Paul Zak to

In the Loop: Why Great Leaders Start by Listening with Greg Ballard

Leadership is not loudest when it gives orders. Sometimes, it sounds like a mayor sitting in a neighborhood meeting, listening long enough to hear what the city actually

344: How to Build a Growth Function That Lasts with Breanne Byrne

What happens when marketing stops chasing tactics and starts building systems that actually scale? Nikki sits down with CMO and growth leader Breanne Byrne to unpack wh

343: Connection First, Culture Follows with Dr. Iain Smith

What happens when workplace culture stops being a program and starts becoming a pattern of connection? Nikki sits down with Dr. Iain Smith, Head of Behavioral Science at

Addicted to Betterment: Protect Your Time with Nikki and David Gregory

Ever felt like your calendar is running your life instead of the other way around? Nikki and David tackle the ultimate challenge: protecting your time before it slips a