Gut + Science

357: The Continuous Learning Advantage with Matt Moog

The skills your people need tomorrow may look completely different from the ones they rely on today. So how do you build an organization that can keep learning, adapting,

Addicted to Betterment: Love. It's Worth It

Great relationships do not happen by accident. They are built through honesty, intention, growth, and a whole lot of choosing each other. ❤️ In this special Valentine's

356: Work Is a Relationship: Why Connection Is Still the Ultimate Leadership Advantage with April Morgan

The strongest leaders know performance starts long before the metrics. It starts in the relationships we build. Nikki sits down with April Morgan, founder and CEO of El

355: HR as a Growth Engine: Why Talent Strategy Is the #1 Lever for Business Performance with DeeAnn Palin

HR isn't just supporting the business. It may be one of the biggest places leaders are leaving growth, profitability, and enterprise value on the table. Nikki sits down

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