When Compassion is Your Job with Police & Fire Chaplain Mike Ryan
March 18, 2024
Imagine having to be the person who tells someone a family member has died. That’s part of Chaplain Mike Ryan’s job, serving police and fire
Contributors Corner
Welcome to the Contributors Corner, your destination to see what our contributors are up to! Here, you can delve into the latest episodes, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and access full recordings, clips, and transcripts from all BEATS WORKING episodes. This page is a vibrant hub where you can explore the diverse perspectives and valuable insights shared by our contributors. Join us in celebrating their expertise and collaborative spirit as we navigate through compelling content together!
Meet The Contributors
BEATS WORKING Show
March, 2024
Making Good Out of Tragedy Through Work with Jerilyn Brusseau
March 11, 2024
Jerilyn Brusseau is a legend in the baking industry. She created the recipe for the world’s most famous cinnamon roll, the Cinnabon. But you might
Lessons From the Farm with John Warkentin
March 4, 2024
This week, we’re bringing you lessons from the farm—but they’re about so much more than farming. If you’ve wondered how to help your kids find
BEATS WORKING Show
February, 2024
Contributors Corner: Using Work for Self-Development
February 28, 2024
When Jamie Huscroft was drafted as a pro hockey player, he knew there were more talented players, but no one worked harder than Jamie. He’d
A Hockey Pro’s Fight to Succeed with Jamie Huscroft
February 26, 2024
When Jamie Huscroft was drafted as a pro hockey player, he knew there were more talented players, but no one worked harder than Jamie. He’d
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. at Work with Dr. Julie Pham
February 19, 2024
Most of us would like to feel respected at work, but sometimes we don’t. And sometimes, our co-workers feel disrespected by us. Dr. Julie Pham
Growing Leaders Through Music with Dr. Quinton Morris
February 12, 2024
When Dr. Quinton Morris was a kid growing up in Chicago, everyone in the neighborhood played an instrument. But when his family moved to Renton,
The Healing Power of Story with Scilla Andreen
February 5, 2024
Scilla Andreen (pronounced Sheila) wasn’t like the kids she grew up with in Colorado. Her mom was Chinese, and because of her heritage, Scilla was
BEATS WORKING Show
January, 2024
Growing Your Business Without Reinventing the Wheel with Steve French
January 30, 2024
As far back as he can remember, Steve French has been an entrepreneur. He was that kid who washed cars, mowed lawns, and sold stuff
Contributors Corner: Creating Your 2024
January 24, 2024
Welcome to the January episode of Contributors Corner, where we gather past guests of the BEATS WORKING podcast for lively discussions on various topics. As
Building Business One Relationship at a Time with Patrick Galvin
January 22, 2024
After Patrick Galvin got his MBA, he joined his family’s furniture business in California. Eager to help, Patrick rolled out a new six-figure marketing plan
Sidekick Sessions: Beating Burnout with Kristin Graham, Host of the Fewer Things Better Podcast
January 17, 2024
Most of us have probably felt burned out at some point in our work careers, but what exactly is burnout, what causes it, and most
The Work of Addiction Recovery with Killian Noe and David Coffey
January 15, 2024
On the show this week: when helping others recover from addiction is your work and how that passion turned into a franchise. Listeners from the
Discovering Your Unique Ability with Julia Waller
January 8, 2024
What makes you special? What are you really good at? What do you love doing? Answering these questions might change your life. This episode is
BEATS WORKING Show
December, 2023
Contributors Corner: Reflections on 2023 & Looking Ahead to 2024
December 25, 2023
As we wrap up the year, we thought it fitting to invite our contributors to reflect on what we’ve learned this year and what’s in
Sidekick Sessions: Developing Your Side Hustle with Jeff Kaas (And It’s Not Just About Money)
December 18, 2023
Nearly everyone has a side hustle these days, but if you think they’re just about making money, you might be missing out on a chance
Charissa Eggleston, Helping Our Youth Connect With Meaningful Work
December 11, 2023
Who helped you figure out your career path? Was it a counselor, a mentor, or a parent? Or maybe failure pointed you in the right
Rear Admiral Jennifer Couture, Growing Leaders Through Service
December 4, 2023
When did you know what you wanted to do for your life’s work? Some people know when they’re a kid. That was the case for
BEATS WORKING Show
November, 2023
Dr. Brandie Keates, Disrupting the Status Quo
November 27, 2023
Dr. Brandie Keates is an entrepreneur on a mission to disrupt the status quo of prenatal care globally. Over her career, she’s worked as a
Contributors Corner: From Idea to Impact – Turning Your Vision into Your Mission
November 22, 2023
Welcome to Contributors Corner for November. This month, we explore how to turn ideas into impact and your vision into your mission. We all have
Katherine Cheng, The Value of Diversity at Work
November 20, 2023
What is the value of diversity in your organization? Katherine Cheng has been a student of diversity, equity, and inclusion her entire life—because she has
Sidekick Sessions: Work & Your Health With Dr. Emily Cooper
November 15, 2023
Welcome to “Sidekick Sessions,” a spinoff of the “BEATS WORKING” podcast, where we gather the team at WORKP2P and do a deep dive with a
Josh Dunn, Doing Good in Business and Life
November 13, 2023
When Josh Dunn dropped out of college to start a bridal magazine in 2001, it was the start of an entrepreneurial journey that spans decades.
Dana Frank and Brett Frank-Looney, Building Generational Wealth
November 6, 2023
On the show this week, building generational wealth and doing good even when the deck is stacked against you. Dana Frank and her son Brett
BEATS WORKING Show
October, 2023
O’Brien McMahon, Every Business is a People Business
October 30, 2023
O’Brien McMahon is a senior vice president at Lockton, the world’s largest privately owned insurance broker/consultant. The company specializes in employee benefits and retirement programs.
Contributors Corner: Entitlement vs. Advocacy at Work
October 25, 2023
The current generation entering the workforce may have more power than any generation in decades. As baby boomers age out, there are fewer workers to
Kelly Knight, The Entrepreneurial Operating System
October 23, 2023
The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is known in business circles as one of the most successful coaching brands in the world, but it’s not just
Sidekick Sessions: So, How’s It Going?
October 18, 2023
In April 2023, the WORKP2P team launched the “BEATS WORKING” podcast. The show is the brainchild of Seattle-area entrepreneur Dan Rogers, who is on a
Dr. Emily Cooper, The Science of Why We Get Fat
October 16, 2023
Since the late 1990s, Dr. Emily Cooper has dedicated her life to treating people with Metabolic Syndrome – an extreme form of metabolic dysfunction that
Tom Lambotte, Building a Culture of Excellence
October 9, 2023
Most people would agree every company wants to be excellent, but how do you get there? Sure, who you hire is important, but it’s much
BEATS WORKING Show
September, 2023
Marlaine McCauley-Watson & Matt Watson, The Future of the American Workspace
September 25, 2023
If there’s one thing we learned from the pandemic, it’s that the workplace will never be the same. Large and small companies discovered a lot
Sidekick Sessions: Let’s Talk About Money with Paul Adams
September 20, 2023
Welcome to Sidekick Sessions, part of the BEATS WORKING family, where we gather the team responsible for producing the podcast and talk with a previous
Vince Malts, Life Lessons From an NHL Mindset Coach
September 18, 2023
These days, it’s common for parents to push their kids to excel in sports and play at the highest possible level, but in doing so,
Shannon Waller, The Power of Coaching
September 11, 2023
You don’t have to look very far to realize that people at the top of their games, almost every person, have coaches in their lives.
Joe Martin, Creating Your Future by Naming It
September 4, 2023
Wouldn’t it be cool to predict an amazing year in advance? To describe in detail what the next 12 months will bring before they even
BEATS WORKING Show
August, 2023
Bill Bloom, Rethinking Your Relationship With Money
August 28, 2023
When Bill Bloom was a kid, he remembers his parents fighting about money – a lot. So much so that Bill vowed as he got
Contributors Corner: Finding Your Why in Work with Dr. James Bryant, Jeff Kaas, & Dr. Stel Nikolakakis
August 23, 2023
Welcome to the August episode of Contributors Corner. This month, we explore “finding your why in work.” We’d all like to think what we do
Steve Gordon: “You Should Write a Book”
August 21, 2023
Steve Gordon is literally the guy who wrote the book on how to write a book. He helps entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books
Sidekick Sessions, Productivity Spotlight – What’s Your Chronotype with Kristin Graham
August 16, 2023
Are there times during the day when you’re just on fire – cranking out reports, getting things done? And then, are there times you mentally
Katie Leclerc, How to Survive and Thrive in Entertainment
August 14, 2023
Katie Leclerc knew she wanted a career in entertainment from the very first time she set foot on stage in a high school production of
James Bryant, How to Win at Work and at Home
August 7, 2023
Since the dawn of the industrial age, people have debated the concept of a work-life balance. Too much work can lead to burnout. Too much
BEATS WORKING Show
July, 2023
Michael Huynh, How to Turn Your Side Hustle into Your Main Hustle
July 31, 2023
In today’s economy, a lot of people have side hustles. Sometimes they like that work better than their full-time jobs. If you’ve dreamt of turning
Contributors Corner: Reflections on Servant Leadership with André Brisson, Kristin Graham, & Jeff Kaas
July 26, 2023
Welcome to our very first edition of “Contributors Corner” on the “BEATS WORKING” podcast. So what is “Contributors Corner?” Each month, we gather past guests
Andrea Heuston, Lead Like a Woman
July 24, 2023
Entrepreneur, author, and coach Andrea Heuston is one of the nation’s most respected voices when it comes to female empowerment in the workplace. In 2019,
Dave Young, The Power of Visionary Thinking
July 17, 2023
Ever since entrepreneur Dave Young was a kid, he has been fascinated with real estate – fascinated by how it creates wealth, by the dreams
Naeem Mahmood, Achieving Your Peak Performance
July 10, 2023
Naeem Mahmood is the founder of Peak Humans. He’s on a mission to unleash human performance through coaching, keynote speaking, events, thoughtful discussions, and powerful
Kristin Graham: Lessons From a Word Nerd. My Journey from Expedia to Amazon and Beyond
July 3, 2023
Kristin Graham knew early in life that words were her superpower, but she didn’t know then how far that ability would take her through the
BEATS WORKING Show
June, 2023
Paul Adams, Securing Your Financial Future
June 26, 2023
Did you know that almost 8 in 10 Americans have just $50,000 or less saved for retirement? And according to the latest census data, about
André Brisson, Working with ADHD
June 19, 2023
It’s estimated 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. has ADHD, and of those who have it, fewer than 1 in 5 know it. ADHD
Dr. Stel Nikolakakis, Vision Therapy and Turning Personal Challenges into Your Calling
June 12, 2023
Maybe you’ve heard the old saying “The eyes are the window to the soul.” Dr. Stel Nikolakakis is proving the eyes are actually the window
Justin Breen, The entrepreneur’s mindset
June 5, 2023
Is it possible to put your family first and succeed in business? Chicago journalist and entrepreneur Justin Breen says the answer is, “Yes, and why
BEATS WORKING Show
May, 2023
Howard Behar, “It’s Not About the Coffee”
May 22, 2023
Former Starbucks President Howard Behar is one of the world’s leading advocates of servant leadership, but he is the first to tell you it’s not
Peter Handy, What is a B Corp? And why it’s good for everyone
May 15, 2023
Peter Handy started his first business while in college. After graduation, he worked for a big bank on Wall Street. Then he and his wife
Dr. Venu Nemani, Finding your “Why” in healthcare
May 8, 2023
Ask any healthcare professional, and they’ll tell you it’s getting harder to make a living in medicine. Corporate consolidation, post-pandemic burnout, a shortage of nurses—some
Anna Liotta, Why won’t Gen Z “come back to work?” and other generational disconnects
May 1, 2023
There is a costly disconnect in the American workplace today. You’ve probably heard people debating who gets the final word on where work happens. Is
BEATS WORKING Show
April, 2023
Cathi Rodgveller, Ending the STEM Gender Gap
April 17, 2023
Women are vastly underrepresented in careers involving science, technology, engineering, and math. If you’re wondering why, it starts in grade school. For decades, girls have
Dr. Jeff Spencer, How to Create a Champion Mindset
April 10, 2023
Have you ever wondered what separates everyday people from Olympic champions? Physical ability aside, it’s a concept Dr. Jeff Spencer calls the “Champion Mindset.” Spencer
John Medina, Brain Rules for Work
April 5, 2023
The human brain was never designed to function in the classroom or the cubicle in corporate America, and renowned Seattle brain scientist John Medina, PhD
Jerome Myers, Taking Charge of Your Business and Life
April 4, 2023
Jerome Myers is a survivor, literally and figuratively. He was living the good life with a career in corporate America, but it became clear that
Patrick Solomon, The Hero’s Journey in Work & Life
April 3, 2023
Patrick Solomon is a filmmaker and storyteller from southern California. He was riding high as a TV commercial director when a mid-life crisis struck and
Dan Rogers, This BEATS WORKING
April 1, 2023
Seattle-area entrepreneur Dan Rogers is on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. Dan believes you can honor people and make
