The Pepper Foster Pulse
The Pepper Foster Pulse is a dynamic podcast hosted by Jamie Kissell and Nate Caskey, experienced consultants from Pepper Foster Consulting. This podcast delves into a wide range of topics, including business insights, industry trends, and consulting successes and losses from across the nation. Join Jamie and Nate as they share their expertise and engage with thought leaders to provide valuable perspectives for professionals in the consulting and business sectors.
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Damian Smith joins Nate Caskey to discuss the technological, geo-political, and social disruptions that are already impacting corporate America and what leaders should do today to prepare.
Here is the link to the AI 2027 article discussed in this episode: https://ai-2027.com/
Join us as we unpack the future of work with WorkBoard's CEO Deidre Paknad! This episode offers an exclusive look into how WorkBoard is integrating cutting-edge AI to enhance OKRs and supercharge strategic execution. Learn what their AI capabilities mean for your organization.
In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, Jamie Kissell and Nate Caskey introduce a game-changing solution: the StratC&T™ AI-Powered Change Management Playbook. This productized approach eliminates the need for costly consulting teams while giving companies a proven, repeatable roadmap and guide to execute change successfully tailored to their company’s needs and ways of working.
In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, host Jamie Kissell sits down with Pepper Foster’s own Todd Dale and special guest Paul Jackson, a dedicated leader serving on multiple nonprofit boards. Paul shares powerful insights on the importance of following your passion, making a meaningful impact, and driving change through nonprofit leadership and volunteerism. Through personal stories and invaluable lessons, he inspires listener...
In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Jamie Kissell and Nate Caskey sit down with Pepper Foster Consulting’s founder and CEO, Damian Smith, to explore the radical shifts coming to the business world. From AI and quantum computing to robotics and fusion energy, Damian lays out the four transformative forces shaping the next decade.
What happens when AI is no longer "just a tool" but an autonomous force? How will quantum computing...
In this episode, Jamie Kissell and Nate Caskey dive into the state of the 2025 economy, examining how mid-market and large-cap companies are navigating growth, cost control, and uncertainty. They discuss key trends in M&A activity, the industries primed for expansion, and the evolving role of AI in workforce planning.
Plus, they preview next week’s special episode featuring Damian, Pepper Foster Consulting’s CEO, where they’ll ...
In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, hosts Jamie Kissell and Nate Caskey dive into actionable advice for leaders stepping into new roles. From crafting and executing a refreshed strategy to navigating team dynamics, Jamie and Nate explore the critical steps leaders must take in their first 100 days to create alignment, foster engagement, and deliver measurable success. They also discuss the challenges of balancing existing w...
On this episode, Jamie and Nate sit down with Sara Juran, VP of Advice and Planning Solutions at Thrivent Financial. Sara shares her journey as a woman leader in a male-dominated industry, offering candid insights into overcoming unconscious bias, fostering resilience, and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders.
Tune in to hear Sara's advice on building ...
On this episode Nate and Jamie ask the question, What does wellness really mean? In this episode, JC Lippold and Jean Nitchals share fresh perspectives on wellness—beyond gym memberships and salads—emphasizing connection, authenticity, and readiness. Learn how leaders can foster trust, build spaces for honesty, and truly listen to their teams.
From redefining wellness to navigating workplace change, this conversation offers actiona...
Scaling is one of the hardest challenges any organization faces, but Adam, the SVP of Growth at a rapidly expanding health testing company, believes the key lies in focusing on value and process. In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, Adam shares:
- Why Growth Departments are the perfect merger of Sales and Account Management.
- How staying true to your core business and delivering value trumps racing to the bottom on pricing...
Jamie and Nate sat down with the VP of Strategic Partnerships at WorkBoard; the leading enterprise strategy execution platform, in a partnership to help organizations achieve better alignment, visibility, and accountability in their strategic initiatives.
We also announce during this episode the official launch of a WorkBoard -- Pepper Foster Consulting partnership! By integrating WorkBoard into our proprietary Strat frameworks (St...
Join us as we chat with John Monson, Chief Mission Officer about the power of mindful strategy development and its role in transforming "ready, fire, aim" into "ready, aim, fire." Discover how John champions rural development as a cornerstone of its mission as a member-owned cooperative serving rural America. Packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking ideas, this episode is a must-listen for leaders shaping strategies wit...
This week, we were joined by the extraordinary Jean Nitchals, a true innovator in Change Management and Design Thinking. Jean’s passion for weaving together wellness, growth, and collaboration is unmatched, and we couldn’t wait to dive into her insights.
Jean shared her unique approach to innovation in organizational change and the powerful impact of design thinking on creating sustainable solutions. And that’s not all – she also t...
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Erica Campbell, Executive Director of the Pinky Swear Foundation—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with children battling cancer. Erica shares the foundation's mission and her own inspiring journey as a cancer survivor and author of “The Mastectomy I Always Wanted.” Join us as we discuss the impact of Pinky Swear’s work nationwide, Erica’s personal story, and ways you can get i...
In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, we tackle a surprising paradox: while the S&P 500 has seen record returns, the average lifespan of its companies has plummeted from 67 years to just 15. Is being in the S&P 500 bad for business?
We explore the pressures of short-term gains that drive public companies to prioritize quarterly earnings, stock buybacks, and activist investor agendas over long-term sustainability.
In this episode, hosts Nate and Jamie are joined by Christian Paese, the Strategic Leader at Northern Tool and Equipment. Together, they dive into critical topics for 2025 planning; highlighting key trends that will shape business strategy in the coming year, and offering actionable insights on how organizations can stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy or start fresh, this episode delivers practic...
This is the Final part of our 5 part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie dive into "Sustain" and how it plays a critical role in the success of a Change Management program. At the end of the day Nate discusses how to ensure Sustainment within a successful Change Management Program! Nate and Jamie also drop a teaser about the guest that will be joining them next week!
This is part 4 of a 5-part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie dive into "What is Change Execution?" and how to bring the Change Management journey to life! Also, there is a teaser for our first Guest; joining us on 10/14
In this episode Jamie asks Nate "What is Change Strategy?" Nate walks us through the major components of Change Strategy and how each component sets up the ultimate success of an organizations' Change Management Program success.
This is part 2 of a 5 part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie div into "What is Change Leadership?" and how it plays a critical role in the success of a Change Management program. At the end of the day Nate discusses how Great Change Management begins with Great Change Leadership.
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