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
What if the most powerful tool in your leadership toolkit isn't strategy or structure, but love?
Nikki sits down with Mark Mears, bestselling author, speaker, and former C-suite executive. to explore his revolutionary new framework: LOVE (Listen, Observe, Value, Empower). After a career shake-up that sparked deep personal insight, Mark redefined what it means to l...
What if the only thing standing between you and your big dream was… just starting?
Nikki and David tackle the excuses, fears, and perfection traps that keep us stuck on the sidelines. From the myth of "not being ready yet" to the fear of failing in front of others, they share real stories and reframes that prove you're good enough to start right now.
What if chasing profit is actually killing your team's potential? 🎯
Nikki and Jason unpack one of PeopleForward Network's most powerful culture codes: Purpose Over Profit. They explore what happens when teams stop measuring success in dollars and start designing work around meaning, strengths, and alignment.
From sharing cand...
Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but still stuck? It's not your strategy…it's your subconscious.
Nikki chats with transformational speaker and coach Roya Mattis, creator of the Trifecta Method. Roya dives deep into the invisible forces that hold high performers back, those hidden subconscious blocks formed before we even turned seven. 😳
What's the real reason some leaders instantly command a room while others struggle to connect?
Katherine unpacks the secret sauce behind authentic leadership: executive presence. But don't mistake it for just charisma or a polished look. This is about substance over style, connection over performance, and leading with confidence, clarity, and calm.
What if your next-level leadership has nothing to do with spreadsheets, strategy, or AI, and everything to do with your emotions?
Emotional intelligence coach and EQ-i 2.0 Master Jamelle Lindo joins Nikki to reveal why emotional empowerment is the real superpower for leaders navigating today's fast-paced, tech-heavy world. Jamelle unpacks how to turn emotions from...
What if the secret to high-performing teams isn't more strategy, but more alignment? 🚣
Nikki is joined by Anadel Alberti, founder of Audaciously Authentic, to discuss what it really means to build aligned teams. Spoiler: It's not about off-sites or one-time trainings. It's about creating spaces where trust thrives, vision is shared, and communication is clear (no...
What do pets, perks, and productivity have in common?
Nikki teams up once again with Michelle Yates of PetPartners, bringing in the dynamic Mark Rosenthal to shake up how we think about employee benefits. They dive into why "nice-to-have" benefits are now need-to-have, and how understanding your people (and their furry family members 🐕) is the game-changer for at...
What if working less could actually make your business more successful? 💡
Nikki chats with Dr. Sabrina Starling, aka The Business Psychologist, who's here to flip your workweek on its head. Dr. Sabrina isn't just talking theory, she's living proof that you can grow a wildly successful business on just 25 hours a week (and she's now rocking a 10-hour week!).
Ever been stuck in a "meh" moment, unsure if it's a yes or a no? 😬
Nikki and Jason dive into a fun, fired-up convo about making bold, aligned decisions, personally and professionally. From saying no without guilt to spotting red flags in client partnerships and making hiring choices that truly light up your team, they cover it all.
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Great leadership isn't just bold moves and big speeches. The real magic is in the quiet habits, clear communication, and meaningful connections the best leaders learn to make. Those were the themes of this year's Global Leadership Summit, a two-day event packed with world-renowned leadership experts.
Katherine Coble is joined (finally) by her husband and business coach, Greg Coble, to recap their favorite moments from this year's S...
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 "Emotion Rules". Together, they go deep on why engagement isn't about snacks in the breakroom or slick surveys. It's emotional, and it's 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 isn't coming for your job, it's 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 isn't 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 one's really listening to you as a leader? Like your message isn't landing, even though your intentions are solid?
That's not just frustrating. It's a credibility problem.
Katherine sits down with communications powerhouse Jenni Field, author of "Nobody Believes You: Become a Leader People Will Follow." Toget...
What if HR stopped being the department of "no" 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 CultureCon® 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) 🛠️📊 Picture this: no org chart, no KPIs, zero pre...
What if boosting your team's mental health and workplace happiness was as simple as adding a wagging tail to the mix? 🐾
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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