Gut + Science
Gut+Science provides leadership experiences from both an emotional and calculated lens. People-first-minded executives and thought leaders share on the topics they are most passionate about, serving as mentors for our ever-growing audience.
Episodes
Forget the one-mentor model! What if you had a team of people championing your growth?
Melanie Stuber shares how designing your personal board of directors can be a game-changer for your career and personal growth. After 25+ years in corporate leadership, Melanie stepped into entrepreneurship, and quickly realized the power of intentionally surrounding herself wit...
Employee engagement metrics have barely moved in over a decade, but what if we're measuring the wrong things?
Nikki sits down with Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and author of the soon-to-drop âEmotion Rulesâ. Together, they go deep on why engagement isnât about snacks in the breakroom or slick surveys. Itâs emotional, and itâs human.
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Why is finding great talent harder than ever⊠even with AI at our fingertips?
Nikki sits down with Gerald Gordon, Co-Founder & CTO of Reference Me, to unpack how technology is reshaping hiring in ways that often make things messier, not easier.
From flawless AI-generated resumes to overwhelming applicant pools, Gerald reveals ...
What if your AI tools were more like teammates than tech? AI isnât coming for your job, itâs coming to take the busywork off your plate.
Jason and Nikki crack open how the PeopleForward Network team is weaving AI into their daily workflows without ditching what makes them... them. F
rom using ChatGPT for parenting convos to bu...
What if more play is the key to better work? This episode flips the script on what it means to be "professional."
Nikki sits down with Mike Montague, author of Playful Humans, to explore why play isnât just for kids or weekends. In fact, it might be your team's biggest untapped superpower.
From challenging hustle culture to re...
Ever feel like no oneâs really listening to you as a leader? Like your message isnât landing, even though your intentions are solid?
Thatâs not just frustrating. Itâs a credibility problem.
Katherine sits down with communications powerhouse Jenni Field, author of âNobody Believes You: Become a Leader People Will Follow.â Toget...
What if HR stopped being the department of ânoâ and became the heartbeat of transformation in your business?
Nikki is joined by Raina Fryer of Titus Talent Strategies to flip the script on what HR should be. Broadcasting live from the PeopleForward Network studio at CultureConŸ 2025, this episode dives into how people leaders can ditch outdated playbooks and embra...
What happens when a former high school math teacher turned builder decides to stop flying by the seat of his pants, and actually runs his business on a real system?
Nikki chats with Loren Wood of Loren Wood Builders, who shares the raw, before-and-after story of implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) đ ïžđ Picture this: no org chart, no KPIs, zero pre...
What if boosting your teamâs mental health and workplace happiness was as simple as adding a wagging tail to the mix? đŸ
Nikki is back with Michelle Yates from Pet Partners, this time joined by Steve Feldman, President of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), to uncover how pets are transforming workplace culture and mental health.
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What if your team could get more done in less time? âłÂ In this Community Conversation, Nikki and Jason flip the traditional âhours workedâ mindset on its head, championing the power of results over clock-watching.
They share why itâs time to ditch the outdated 9â5 mentality, how to unlearn habits that hold us back, and why role clarity + goals + KPIs are the secret...
Ever felt like your culture change efforts are just⊠throwing spaghetti at the wall đ? In this episode, Nikki sits down with BJ McKay from Advisa to swap real, in-the-trenches stories of transformation.
Together they break down the ATLAS framework, reveal why discomfort is the secret ingredient to lasting change, and share how to keep leaders energized instead of...
What happens when a hospital CEO still thinks like a nurse? You get leadership that listens, leads with empathy, and actually walks the talk.
Katherine sits down with Lori Price, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Central Indiana, whose journey from nurse to executive brings a rare blend of heart and strategy to the conversation. Lori unpacks how starting at t...
What if your biggest leadership roadblock isnât the problem⊠but how you see it? Nikki sits down with Chris Bassettâfounder of Green Bean Consulting Groupâto flip your problem-solving approach on its head.
What does abstract art have to do with business challenges? And how does soaking a walnut help teams break through stuck thinking?
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Ready to break free from program fatigue and culture initiatives that fizzle out fast?
Nikki sits down with Heather Haas, CEO of Advisa, as she shares why so many culture efforts flop and how HR professionals can finally make the shift from being stuck in a silo to leading true transformation.
They dive into the game-changing ...
Is your HR strategy stuck in the past while AI races ahead? đ€ Itâs time to catch up and lead the charge. On this episode, Nikki is joined by the brilliant Cara Brennan AllamanoâChief People Officer, advisor, and founder of People Tech Partnersâfor a fast-paced, energizing convo about the future of HR leadership in an AI-first world.
Cara brings her front-line ins...
What if the secret to staying focused, aligned, and genuinely excited about your goals wasnât a 20-page annual plan, but a simple monthly sprint? Nikki and Jason pull back the curtain on how PeopleForward Network uses OKRs and monthly sprint goals to spark team momentum. đ
They demystify what OKRs really are, how sprint goals drive alignment and energy, and why f...
What if your wellness program is actually making burnout worse? đź
In this episode, Nikki teams up with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyerâorganizational psychologists, authors of âLeading for Wellness,â and co-founders of Workr Beeing. They dive into what workplace wellness really means (hint: itâs way more than yoga and meditation apps) and how leaders ...
Ready to supercharge your leadership communication with a little help from AI? đ€ In this episode, Katherine gets real about how leaders can use AI tools to amplify their voice, not replace it.
Katherine breaks down a simple, human-centered framework based on clarity, consistency, and connection to help you integrate AI into your daily workflow. From drafting hear...
Get ready for a fresh twist on Gut+Science! đ Nikki teams up with internal comms expert Katherine Coble for a live episode all about using podcasting to transform how leaders connect with their teams. đŹ
They explore why your culture is your brand, how to lead with authenticity, and why storytelling beats stale emails every time. Whether you're curious about inte...
Get ready to have your mindset stretched and your leadership toolkit expanded! đĄ
Nikki sits down with Jon Mayo, culture transformer and founder of Waymaker. They dive deep into purpose-driven leadership, how culture starts with YOU, and why being a conduit (not a solutionist!) can transform your team from the inside out. đ
From the STRIVE methodology to real stories of team turnarounds, Jon b...
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