RootsUp Podcast

The RootsUp Podcast is where entrepreneurial leaders and teams learn how to grow the life they want—starting at the roots. Hosted by Steve Perkins, Founder & CEO of Greenhouse Coaching, we go beyond surface-level advice to focus on the core habits and mindsets that drive real career and leadership growth. We go where you want to grow. What’s inside? ✔️ Conversations with coaches & clients on how they’re using the RootsUp approach to see real results in work and life. ✔️ Practical insights on time management, delegation, 1:1s, career pivots, leadership development, and more. ✔️ Candid discussions about non-linear career paths, personality quirks, and the realities of professional growth. Start your growth journey today. 🎯 Take the RootsUp Quiz → greenhousecoaching.co/quiz Looking for coaching & free tools? Get them at greenhousecoaching.co Follow Greenhouse: Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | LinkedIn *Formerly known as Career Sweetspot, now the RootsUp Podcast!

Episodes

#252 - Active Listening, Parenting Adult Kids, and Empathetic Leadership

July 2, 2025 • 33 mins

Join host Steve Perkins and Greenhouse Team members Sundie Marquardt and Gabe Smith for a raw, relatable dive into active listening on the Roots Up Podcast. With humor, heart, and practical wisdom, this episode explores how to listen without pushing your own agenda. This applies to parenting adult kids, interacting with colleagues, our relationships, and so much more. Expect actionable takeaways to grow as a leader and human, roote...

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#251 - Mindset, Awareness and the Path to Growth

June 18, 2025 • 32 mins

Join host Steve Perkins and Greenhouse Team members Gabe Smith and Chris Payne for a transformative dive into mindset on the Roots Up Podcast. Cutting through the buzzword noise, this episode explores how thoughts, emotions, and awareness shape leadership and personal growth. With humorous hiking anecdotes and raw insights, the trio unpacks the brain’s role in processing emotions, the shift from victimhood to agency, and practical ...

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#250 - Influence, Posture, and How Leaders Shape Their Impact

June 4, 2025 • 36 mins

Join Steve, Gabe, and Greenhouse Coach Erik Borggren, for a dynamic discussion on leadership postures in this episode. This fresh perspective goes beyond traditional leadership styles, focusing on how you show up—your presence, energy, and influence in any environment. From a spirited ode to Chicago’s vibrant culture to a deep dive into intentional leadership, the trio explores how postures like curiosity, generosity, and vulnerabi...

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#249 - Why Organizations Struggle with Clarity (and How to Change That)

May 21, 2025 • 31 mins

In this episode, Steve, Sundie, and Gabe dive into the topic of organizational clarity—something that every leader struggles with at some point. Whether it’s defining goals, aligning teams, or just knowing where to focus, the lack of clarity can cause major problems like dysfunction, disengagement, and a sense of being stuck. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a lack of clarity at work, you’re not alone. It may seem daunting, but th...

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#248 - Finding Your Unique Voice, Growing as Leaders & What We've Been Up To

May 21, 2025 • 46 mins

We're Back! In this fun and laid-back episode, Steve, Sundie, Chris, and Joe come together to kick off a new chapter for the Roots Up podcast. They share stories about finding your voice in podcasting, public speaking, and even everyday interactions. From casual coffee shop conversations to navigating professional growth, the team reflects on why discovering your authentic voice can take time and why it’s worth the effort. The Gre...

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#247 - Relationship Meetup (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

May 14, 2025 • 51 mins

Ever feel like you’re showing up strong at work… but missing the mark at home? You’re a thoughtful leader, a high performer, a clear communicator...until it comes to your closest relationships. You might need a Relationship Meetup. In this episode, I sat down with David from Addicted to Betterment to talk about what it looks like to lead well at home - and why that’s often harder than anything at work. We walk through: Why r...

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#246 - Generalist is a Skill (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

April 9, 2025 • 34 mins

Ever feel like you’re good at a lot of things... but still not sure where you fit? You’re capable, versatile (even a top performer)...but something’s missing. You might be a generalist. I sat down with David on Addicted to Betterment to talk about why generalists often feel overlooked, and how to get clear on: Your mindset (why you’re not broken—just wired differently) Your value (and how to talk about it) Your next steps (w...

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#245 - Reworking Networking (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

April 3, 2025 • 37 mins

For years, I thought networking meant awkward small talk and business cards that get tossed. But the truth? You’re already networking. Every time you share a tv show or restaurant recommendation? Networking. The problem isn’t networking—it’s how weird we make it when it feels “professional.” I talked with David on Addicted to Betterment about how to rework networking so it feels natural, not salesy. We cover how to: Start w...

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#244 - Career Sweetspot (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

April 3, 2025 • 43 mins

Ever get that nagging feeling that your work isn’t really lighting you up? You’re busy, productive—even successful—but something still feels off. It might be time to find your Career Sweetspot. I sat down with David on Addicted to Betterment to share how to get clear on your: WHAT (your natural strengths) WHERE (the environment you thrive in) WHY (the purpose that drives you) We talk about simple ways to notice what lig...

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#243 - CEO of Your Calendar (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

April 1, 2025 • 35 mins

Does your calendar feel like a never-ending to-do list that other people control? Meetings pile up, work keeps spilling into nights and weekends, and your actual priorities get squeezed out. It’s time to flip the script. What if you designed your schedule around what really matters? I sat down with David on Addicted to Betterment to share my best tips for how to stop letting your calendar run you—and start running it like the ...

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#242 - Meeting Modes (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

March 17, 2025 • 34 mins

You know that feeling...halfway through a meeting, realizing this could’ve been an email or, worse, that nothing’s actually getting decided. Most meetings fail because they try to do too much at once. The fix? Call the mode. I sat down with Nikki on Gut+Science to share a simple strategy that makes meetings clear, productive, and (finally) worth your time. Listen now and stop wasting hours in bad meetings! More resources to ...

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#241 - The Key to Dynamic Delegation (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

March 17, 2025 • 45 mins

Tired of delegating tasks… only to have them come back half-done or not done right? It’s frustrating. It’s exhausting. And it makes you want to just do it yourself. But real delegation isn’t about dumping tasks—it’s about setting it up so it actually gets done, the right way, the first time. I sat down with Nikki on Gut+Science to share the easiest way to delegate without micromanaging—or redoing everything yourself. Listen now...

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#240 - Weekly Planning Rhythms (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

March 17, 2025 • 45 mins

Ever feel like Monday hits and you’re already behind? Your inbox is flooded, your calendar’s packed, and the important stuff keeps getting pushed to “later.” The fix? A simple weekly planning rhythm that helps you reset, refocus, and walk into Monday ready—not overwhelmed. I sat down with Nikki on Gut+Science to break down exactly how to plan your week so you stay ahead, not just react. No fluff—just quick, practical strategies y...

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#239 - How to Lead Simple 1-on-1s (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

March 4, 2025 • 41 mins

For a long time, one-on-ones felt like just another meeting to check off the list—quick project updates, a few roadblocks, and move on. But a great 1:1 isn’t about tasks—it’s about people. It’s a chance to build trust, understand what really drives your team, and create a space where they feel supported and valued. I sat down with Nikki on the Gut+Science podcast to talk about simple shifts that make 1:1s more meaningful (and way...

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Introducing: The RootsUp Podcast

February 21, 2025 • 4 mins

Yep, we did it again—another new pod name! But this time, we really mean it. In this quick episode, I’m sharing what “RootsUp” really means (hint: it helps you grow the life, business, or career you want—step by step), how it’s the backbone of everything we do at Greenhouse, and why we’re so pumped about it. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek of what’s coming to the podcast this year. Ready to grow the life you want? Let’s do this...

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#238 - The Surprising Habit That Transformed My Marriage

December 10, 2024 • 12 mins

Is your relationship stuck on autopilot? Between work, kids, and life’s chaos, it’s easy to feel disconnected and trapped in the "roommates" cycle. In this episode, Steve Perkins introduces the Relationship Meetup, a simple weekly habit that helped him and his wife rebuild connection, foster appreciation, and reignite excitement in their marriage. Whether you're struggling with communication, emotional tension, or just feel the sp...

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#237 - STOP Undervaluing Yourself as a Generalist—Do This Instead

November 13, 2024 • 8 mins

Do you ever dread the question, “So, what do you do?” As a generalist, it’s easy to feel like you don’t fit into one box—and that can be exhausting. But here’s the truth: being a generalist is not a weakness; it’s an incredibly valuable skill! In this video, I’ll break down why generalists are essential, how to confidently explain your unique value, and why it’s time to stop hiding your versatility. Plus, I’ll share tools to help...

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#236 - An Effective, Non-Awkward Approach to Networking

November 11, 2024 • 6 mins

Here's the mistake most people make when trying to land a job or find paying clients to grow a new business: they focus on their resume or website or socials, when the opportunities come through conversations! Resumes and websites are just easier, because it's heads-down work you can control. But networking feels hard because it involves unknowns and feels salesy! But that's mistake #2: thinking that you have to force a result fr...

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#235 - Why Delegation Never Seems to Work

November 11, 2024 • 11 mins

Delegation is often misunderstood. As leaders, we’re told to delegate more, yet we feel like we need to do everything ourselves. I was stuck in this tension for years until I found a game-changing approach: delegating the thinking. It’s more than handing off tasks; it’s empowering people to own the work. This video walks through the process so you can free up time and achieve better results as a leader. 0:00 Introduction 0:42 The ...

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#234 - The Key to Finding Career Clarity

October 3, 2024 • 9 mins

In case you missed it, we took a break over the summer to dial in our brand and launch some fresh new products and coaching programs just for you. Each of our latest podcast episodes will focus on one of these bite-sized topics, covering areas like career, productivity, and leadership, with practical steps to help you grow. In our last episode, we talked about becoming the CEO of your calendar. But today, we’re shifting gears to f...

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}#251 - Mindset, Awareness and the Path to Growth

#250 - Influence, Posture, and How Leaders Shape Their Impact

#249 - Why Organizations Struggle with Clarity (and How to Change That)

#248 - Finding Your Unique Voice, Growing as Leaders & What We've Been Up To

#247 - Relationship Meetup (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

#246 - Generalist is a Skill (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

#245 - Reworking Networking (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

#244 - Career Sweetspot (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

#243 - CEO of Your Calendar (from PFN's Addicted to Betterment)

#242 - Meeting Modes (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

#241 - The Key to Dynamic Delegation (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

#240 - Weekly Planning Rhythms (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

#239 - How to Lead Simple 1-on-1s (from PFN's Gut + Science Podcast)

Introducing: The RootsUp Podcast

#238 - The Surprising Habit That Transformed My Marriage

#237 - STOP Undervaluing Yourself as a Generalist—Do This Instead

#236 - An Effective, Non-Awkward Approach to Networking

#235 - Why Delegation Never Seems to Work

#234 - The Key to Finding Career Clarity

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#252 - Active Listening, Parenting Adult Kids, and Empathetic Leadership

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