Inside the C-Suite

Inside the C-Suite

Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top leaders manage their energy, expand their influence and transform vision into action, this is for you. Christy and her guests dive deep into the intersection of leadership, impact and innovation, revealing the practices and mindsets that empower them to show up as their most authentic, effective selves. At its core, Inside the C-Suite is more than just leadership tactics; it’s about the energetic exchange that drives real influence and change. Whether it's navigating chaos, overcoming adversity or building the resilience to lead with clarity, the podcast uncovers the personal and professional journeys of those who are redefining what it means to lead. If you're ready to go beyond the surface and tap into the deeper currents that shape leadership, this podcast is your invitation to listen, learn and lead differently.

Episodes

March 16, 2026 33 mins
In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Mark Coscarello — a former recruiter, startup advisor, and a leader who believes business should be built with people in mind, not just profit. Mark’s career began in talent acquisition, helping companies find the right people. Over time, he uncovered a deeper truth about leadership: Great companies aren’t built by strategy alone. They’re built through trust,...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio — leadership educators, authors of Lead It Like Lasso and The Business of You, and advocates for human-centered leadership. Their message is simple. Leadership starts with you. Before strategy.Before influence.Before authority. Self-awareness. Marnie and Nick spent years inside corporate leadership roles before realizing somet...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Lauren Jackson — salon founder, hair loss specialist, and Mrs. Texas 2025. Yes, crowned.And yes — navigating hair loss herself. This isn’t a conversation about beauty. It’s a conversation about leadership. Because when your identity shifts — especially in a visible role — you’re faced with a choice: hide, harden, or lead through it. Lauren shares how discovering a b...
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What does it really take to build a team that executes at a high level, adapts quickly, and genuinely cares about the work? In this episode, Jason Putnam—CEO of Vetty—joins Christy Honeycutt to break down his Pirate Ship Methodology, a leadership framework designed to balance discipline, accountability, and fun while creating a culture rooted in trust and hope. Jason shares how great leadership starts with being a good human fi...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, I sit down with Dr. Tana M. Session — psychologist, DEI strategist, leadership advisor, and now… law school graduate (yes, Dr. Tana added a law degree to the résumé — because why not?). We talk about what leadership actually requires right now. Not theory. Not buzzwords.Trust. As AI accelerates, generational expectations shift, and political and social climates spill into the workplace,...
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What actually happens when you step into the CEO seat for the first time—before you feel “ready”? In this episode, Ritu Mohanka, first-time CEO of VONQ, breaks down the myth of the all-knowing, perfectly confident CEO. We talk real leadership: the messy first 90 days, learning in public, and why control is overrated but clarity isn’t. Ritu shares how AI can open doors in hiring instead of shutting them, why bias has to be desig...
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Frontline workers keep the global economy moving—yet the systems built to hire them are often anything but humane. In this episode, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Sean Behr, CEO of Fountain, to unpack what’s broken in frontline hiring and what it really takes to fix it. Sean shares how Fountain is reimagining high-volume hiring by balancing speed with quality, expanding access, and designing experiences that treat hourly worke...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Kate Parker, President of Transcend, for a grounded and insightful conversation on leadership, growth, and what it really takes to build meaningful impact at the highest levels. Kate shares her career journey from Google and Uber to leading a fast-growing data privacy platform—unpacking the mindset shifts required to move from executor to builder. Together, Christy and ...
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In this episode of Inside the C-suite, host Kristy Honeycutt interviews Justin Weitzer, CEO of Neuro, a company focused on enhancing the frontline management experience through AI. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in management, the challenges faced by young CEOs, and the evolving role of AI in business. Justin shares his journey from the music industry to mental health advocacy, emphasizing the need for suppor...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, host Christy Honeycutt sits down with Chapelle Ryon, CEO of Workbright, for a candid and insightful conversation on what leadership really looks like behind the scenes. Chapelle shares the realities of being a CEO—from the loneliness that can come with the role to the importance of mentorship during moments of growth and transition. Together, they explore the evolving complexities of employ...
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In this episode of Inside the C‑Suite, Christy L. Honeycutt sits down with John Register, two‑time Paralympian, Persian Gulf War U.S. Army veteran, TEDx speaker, National Speakers Association Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and one of Real Leaders Magazine’s Top 50 Global Leadership Speakers. John has shared his message on CBS, Fox, PBS, and national media outlets and has been featured for his leadership work and advocacy in both br...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy L. Honeycutt sits down with Jonny McCoy, Founder and CEO of White Flag, a mental health advocacy platform built on connection, empathy, and shared experience. Jonny shares his deeply personal journey—from childhood trauma to becoming a civil rights attorney and ultimately a mental health advocate. What began as his own path toward healing evolved into a mission to create safe spaces...
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What if the future of HR has nothing to do with policies — and everything to do with people? In this can’t-miss episode, Christy sits down with Enrique Rubio, the powerhouse behind the most influential voices redefining community in HR. Enrique reveals the untold truths behind building real community in an industry where many leaders feel more isolated than ever. From designing experiences that spark vulnerability to managing...
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What if the greatest leadership lesson isn’t about winning but about starting over? On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Cheri Garcia, Founder & CEO of Cornbread Hustle, a boutique staffing firm that has helped more than 3,000 people with criminal records find meaningful employment, dignity, and a path forward. Cheri is a force. She rebuilt her life after addiction, transformed her pain into purpos...
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What if success wasn't magic, but a repeatable science you could learn from astronauts and Olympians? On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy connects with Dr. Ruth Gotian - Chief Learning Officer at Cornell University, a top executive coach, and a social scientist obsessed with deconstructing success. Dr. Gotian has spent years getting inside the heads of the world's highest achievers—from astronauts to NBA champions—to fi...
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What happens when a Wall-Street-caliber energy trader steps off the trading floor to build pathways to the dignity of work for first-gen students? On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Paul Posoli - former energy executive (Enron, Calpine, Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan) turned founder and president of CareerSpring. What starts as a cheetah-shoes networking story turns into a masterclass on moving from success t...
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October 13, 2025 43 mins
What happens when a leader known for her “stoic reputation” and strategic mind makes a bold career pivot everyone told her she couldn’t?  On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy has a full-circle moment with Caroline Werner - Chief People Officer at LogicGate and a leader Christy has been “fangirling” since their shared days at Korn Ferry. From intentionally building a network that opens doors to navigating the loneliness a...
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What happens when a community-builder refuses to wait for permission, takes fast, messy action, and turns solidarity into a strategy for work and well-being. On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Anna Morgan - founder of Career BFF, talent leader, events creator, and the catalyst behind EVOLVE, a grassroots conference lifting up TA and HR. From getting quiet on a Costa Rica retreat to shipping a two-day e...
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September 15, 2025 39 mins
What happens when a Marine-turned-practitioner-turned-analyst puts adoption ahead of hype and refuses to ship “shiny things” no one will use. On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with her long-time friend and mentor Pete Tiliakos - chief payroll champion, veteran, longtime HR operator, and the analyst behind an “open-source” approach to sharing insight. From auditing records in the Marines to building Disney’...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Libby DeLucien - a builder who turns hard moments into durable systems.  Libby builds in the real world. When recruiting broke, she engineered a better funnel.When pricing felt like guesswork, she turned quoting into a repeatable hand-off.  Her companies solve friction you can feel on the job site and in the back office. We start with the story and land on the system....
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