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

November 10, 2025 40 mins
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 44 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 41 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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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling - a leader in translation and localization whose mission is simple but powerful: help brands speak to the world in its own languages. Bryan doesn’t come across like your standard tech exec. He’s a gardener at heart, someone who likes to grow things - whether that’s plants, businesses, or people. And that instinct shows up in how he leads S...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy welcomes generational researcher and founder of Inlay Insights, Kim Lear - a speaker, writer, and cultural translator whose work puts context behind the chaos of modern work. Kim doesn’t do clickbait stereotypes or “Gen Z vs. Boomers” headlines. She studies shifts in trust, leadership, parenting, politics, and communication over time - then helps companies actually make sense of it. T...
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In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Stacey Cohen, CEO of Co-Communications, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Brand Up. From launching her first business at age 14 in thrift-store uniforms to running an award-winning PR firm for 25+ years, Stacey brings the kind of wisdom that only comes from building it brick by brick - and brand by brand. Together, they break down the real work of visibility, self...
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July 7, 2025 26 mins
What do you do when you're expected to be the moral compass and the legal expert - and you’re neither a therapist nor a lawyer? In this real-talk episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Jocelyn King, the founder and CEO of Virgil HR, who went from overwhelmed HR exec to startup founder by asking a simple but powerful question: Isn’t there a better way? Together, they unpack the messy middle of leadership - where pre...
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Most leadership stories start with a title. This one starts with a name people tried to weaponize. In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Ashley T Brundage - a former homeless part-time bank teller turned national VP, political candidate, and now CEO of Empowering Differences. Ashley didn’t just navigate discrimination, transition, and poverty - she transformed it into one of the most dynamic leade...
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Most leadership stories start with a promotion. This one starts with five felonies. In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy Honeycutt welcomes Garrett Mintz - former drug dealer turned executive mastermind facilitator, founder of Ambition in Motion, and the kind of person who’s built his career on second chances and relentless experimentation. What happens when you combine IO psychology, startup scrappiness, and a deep bel...
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Most companies talk about putting people first. Few build systems that prove it.  This episode unpacks what happens when empathy isn’t a value - it’s the infrastructure. In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Josh Varone - CFO and EVP at Centreville Bank, longtime HR pro, board member, and unshakable believer in leading with humanity. With more than 20 years in HR and a deep resume of community im...
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What do red shoes and a sloth mascot have in common? They’re all part of the wild ride that is Mike Stafiej’s leadership style. In this delightfully unfiltered episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Mike Stafiej, CEO of ERIN - a referral automation platform with serious enterprise muscle and an even stronger personality. Known as “The Fun CEO” for a reason, Mike shares how he’s scaled a scrappy team into...
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Giuliana Corbo, the CEO of Nearsure, scaled her company to 22 countries by the age of 32, proving that age is just a number when it comes to leading a global business. She shares her no-BS approach to leadership, project management, and building a company culture that thrives under pressure. Along the way, Giuliana reveals the untold challenges of being a young CEO in the tech industry. In this episode, we look at entrepreneurship...
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Nicole Sahin shares her journey from anthropology to entrepreneurship, leading G-P to simplify global employment. She discusses the challenges of compliance, the acceleration of remote work due to COVID-19, and the role of intuition in business decisions. Nicole’s insights on building a global infrastructure and the hurdles faced by female entrepreneurs highlight the intricacies of leading a global company. In this episode, we loo...
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Startup life isn’t for the faint of heart—especially for women entrepreneurs. Caitlin MacGregor, CEO and co-founder of Plum, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a company, secure funding, and challenge gender bias in venture capital. From navigating the complexities of co-founding a business with her husband to finding the right mentors, Caitlin shares the highs, lows, and lessons from her journey. In this epis...
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HR isn’t what it used to be, and neither are career paths. In this episode, we sit down with Jon Lowe, Chief People Officer at DailyPay to explore the evolution of HR, the importance of self-awareness in career choices, and why adaptability is the key to success. From home improvement projects that went hilariously wrong to lessons learned in the workplace, we discuss how grit, intentionality, and accountability shape personal and ...
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Lara Abrash didn’t just climb the corporate ladder—she redefined the ascent. As Chair of Deloitte’s US firm, she leads one of the most influential professional services organizations in the world. But leadership isn’t just about strategy and governance; it’s about listening, making tough decisions, and preparing the next generation for success. In this episode, we dive into Lara’s career journey, the lessons that shaped her leader...
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James Cross’s career has been anything but linear. A musician turned teacher turned tech entrepreneur, he’s spent years figuring out how to make learning more engaging, scalable, and effective. Along the way, he’s explored how AI can transform leadership development, making personalized coaching accessible to the next generation of managers. Here's a quick breakdown: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined/video/7465459318578482462 In...
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