b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck
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b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck
A podcast obsessed with helping GenX(ish) leaders, who should be at the top of their careers but don’t feel like they are. The b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck podcast isn’t another boring, stuffy leadership podcast. And it doesn’t bring you a gazillion guests who had the guts to “ef” the 9-5, s...
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296: Micro Motivator: How to Use a Humility Moment to Build Trust (Fast)
In this micro episode, Erin shares one of the most powerful (and wildly overlooked) tools for building trust as a new leader: the humility moment. Not...
295: Simple Tweaks to Propel Motivation & Support Menopause with Phil Putnam
Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. In the U.S., you ca...
294: How “Not Caring” Can Actually Make You a Better Boss
What if caring less actually made you a better leader?
In this episode, Nicole shares how dropping the mental load, setting unapologetic bound...
293: Micro Motivator: How to Handle the Tell Me About Yourself Interview Question
Hate the “Tell me about yourself” question? Ok, we all kind of do, but truthfully you’re probably answering it all wrong.
In this solo episode...
292: Tough Love on Why Your Work-Life Balance Might Suck
In this solo episode, Erin chats about the kind of burnout we don’t talk about enough—the kind that masquerades as dedication.
After a powerf...
291: Real Talk About AI and How it Can Propel You with Dan Chuparkoff
You don’t need a PhD to get AI—you just need Dan Chuparkoff.
A former tech leader at Google and McKinsey, Dan now helps people make sense of i...
290: 5 PTSD Work Moments That Taught Us Something Important
In this episode, Erin and Nicole swap stories about the work traumas that shaped them—some painful, some funny, all of them unforgettable. From leader...
289: How to Stop Letting Stress Run the Show with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
If stress has ever hijacked your brain mid-meeting or made you question your own success, this episode is for you. Dr. Rebecca Heiss—stress physiologi...
288: Why You Need a BFF at Work and Other Relationship Advice with Shasta Nelson
What if the key to better work wasn’t more hustle—but deeper connection? In this episode, Shasta Nelson dives into the surprising science of friendshi...
287: How to Elevate Your Creativity and Vibe with Actor, Poet, and Speaker Rashad Rayford
In this episode, Rashad Rayford brings the energy (and the poetry) with a fresh take on owning your voice, trusting your timing, and turning fear into...
286: From Loading Planes to Leading Them—Stephanie Chung’s Turbulent Climb to the Top
What does it take to build a leadership legacy that lasts? Stephanie Chung knows.
As the first African American president of a private jet co...
285: The Power of Selective Ignoring
In this episode, Erin and Nicole tackle something we all need to get better at: ignoring. (Ignoring—strategically, of course.)
Whether your in...
284: Networking Strategies That Actually Drive Success with Julie Brown
Networking isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s directly tied to your promotions, paycheck, and how others perceive your value. In this episode, Erin si...
283: What if it all goes right with American Ninja Warrior Angela Gargano
What if the setback is the setup?
In this episode, Angela Gargano shares how she went from biochemist to 6x American Ninja Warrior—and the mi...
282: How to Leave a Leadership Legacy
What does it really take to leave a legacy as a leader?
In this solo episode, Erin is coming in hot with a message that’s been on her mind for...
281: A 5-Point Plan to Navigate Brutal Change
What if the chaos you’re experiencing isn’t a crisis… but a transformation?
In this episode, Nicole opens up about turning 49, revisiting her...
280: Top 10 Products That Have Changed Nicole and Erin’s Lives in the Last Year
What do a $10 Old Navy vest, mushroom coffee, and a curling iron that feels like butter have in common? They’ve all earned a permanent spot in Erin an...
279: How Did the Savannah Bananas Start and Lessons From Their Success with Jesse Cole
Meet Jesse Cole, the Walt Disney of baseball.
In 2016, Jesse and his family took a chance on a struggling baseball team in Savannah. What happ...
278: How She Went from Super Shy to Boldly Brave with Jennifer Pestikas
Ever wondered what it really means to be brave at work? Jennifer Pestikas, SVP of Business Development and founder of Brave Women at Work, shares her...
277: 3 Mindset Tweaks to Get You Unstuck and Propel You Forward
In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, Erin chats about the weight of life, work, and the mental roadblocks that hold us back. From personal struggl...
276: Why Former BBC Foreign Journalist Melanie Marshall is Optimistic About the World Despite Seeing its Worst
This episode is one for the books. Melanie Marshall, a former BBC foreign journalist turned filmmaker, speaker, and coach, joins us with jaw-dropping...
275: Why Big Goals Backfire—And What to Do Instead
New year, fresh start… or just another round of unrealistic expectations?
In this episode, Erin and Nicole chat about the pressure that comes...
274: Here Come the Girls with Don Barden
In this episode, Erin sits down with Don Barden—a globally recognized expert in leadership and decision-making with a PhD in organizational leadership...
273: How Outrageous Authenticity is Her Ultimate Power Move with Leigh Brown
How can you be successful and stay authentic doing it?
In this episode, Leigh Brown—real estate authority, 3-time author, and speaker—gets rea...
272: Why You and Your Company Need an Identity
What happens when you ditch the corporate fluff and give your company a bold, authentic identity?
In this episode, Erin takes us behind the sc...
271: Eye-opening, Simple Changes to Nurture Neurodivergent Needs with Pasha Marlowe
In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that’s both incredibly important and eye-opening—understanding and supporting neurodivergent needs in the work...
270: The Twelve Days of Work-mas (2020 Retro Replay)
Erin and Nicole couldn’t let this holiday season pass without a nod to their original, and highly relatable, "The Twelve Days of Work-mas" episode. <...
269: Tips & Tricks to Conquer Conflict with Gabe Karp
Life’s full of tough situations and tricky people—and nope, you can’t always dodge them. Sometimes, you’ve got to face them head-on.
In this...
268: Why You Might Need to Stop Hoarding Money (and Other Unique $ Tips) with Karen Coyne
Your money, your rules, your life.
Ditch the tired financial narratives that keep you stuck and create strategies that help you live authenti...
267: Tangible Steps to Not Hire Sucky People with Konstanty Sliwowski
How thoughtful are you really being when hiring your next employee? Do you have a solid strategy in place, or are you just picking random questions fr...
266: 3 Non-obvious Networking Tips to Make Every Connection Count with Robbie Samuels
Networking: you either love it, or you’re counting down the minutes ‘til you’re out of there. But what if you were more intentional? What if you walke...
265: How to Nourish Neurodivergent Minds in a Neurotypical Workplace
ADD and ADHD are finally getting some much-needed recognition in the workplace, but here’s the real question—are leaders ready to keep up?
It...
264: How to Get a Big, Full Life and the Freedom to Enjoy it with Cherylanne Skolnicki
Does work-life balance exist? According to our guest, it can. In fact, she believes you can have a big, full life AND have the freedom to enjoy it. <...
263: How Simple Words Can Sabotage Your Career with Julie Holunga
Is your work lingo working against you?
In this episode, Erin chats with Julie Holunga—a leadership advisor, executive coach, and TEDx speaker...
262: What HR Leaders Really Look for in Top Talent with Bruce Wallace
Curious what really makes those elusive HR professionals' brains itch? Us too. So we knew we had to bring in the big guns to ask. In this episode, we...
261: Why Doing Half Helps You Compete in a League of Your Own
The 50% Rule is out TODAY! If you're all about actionable advice, a dash of salty language, and motivational stories that pack a punch, this book was...
260: How I Took Control of my Health at 50
In this episode of b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck, Erin opens up about her recent health overhaul. From chronic back pain to sugar detoxes, she’s s...
259: The Benefits of Making Your Job Less Serious with Kate Davis
Let’s face it—everyone has work complaints. Whether you’re thriving in your role or just trying to get by, we can all agree that sometimes work... jus...
258: How to Be the Most Power-full You with Kathy Caprino
Ready to kick self-doubt to the curb and reclaim your power?
Meet Kathy Caprino—a career coach, former corporate VP, therapist, and Forbes con...
257: How The 50% Rule Has Impacted Michelle’s Approach to Just About Everything
Michelle L. Gardner, Senior Supervising Director of Foundation Relations, is a master at linking dreamers with doers—those who want to make a differen...