BEATS WORKING

• The Power of Kolbe to Make Work Better with Amy Bruske April 29, 2024
  Have you ever heard of the Kolbe Index? It’s a unique assessment that measures how people naturally take action to solve problems and achieve goals. Companies and organizations use the Kolbe to hire and build teams and to understand people in the workplace better. The assessment was developed by and is named after creator Kathy […]
• Contributors Corner: Unlocking Your True Potential April 24, 2024
  Welcome to Contributors Corner. On the show this month, “Unlocking Your True Potential” with Dr. Stel Nikolakakis.  Dr. Nik has developed an innovative movement to empower and transform leaders of every kind. His coaching guides people through a process of reframing challenges, embracing new perspectives, and unlocking hidden solutions. What if we all could see setbacks as […]
• Winning the Game of Work in the Mortgage Biz with Julie Johnson April 22, 2024
  Julie Johnson’s work story is inspirational from humble beginnings. She launched her mortgage businesses as a single mom with three young kids more than 25 years ago. Today, Julie is a powerhouse in the mortgage industry as the regional vice president for Cross Country Mortgage. She’s one of the top producers in the nation and […]
• Sidekick Sessions: Understanding Respect at Work April 17, 2024
  Welcome to Sidekick Sessions, where we gather the team at WORKP2P for a deep dive on a topic. This month, we're talking about understanding respect at work.  Respect is one of the foundations of any good workplace, but just what does it mean to respect others on the job? The reality, according to Dr. Julie […]
• The Power of Authenticity with Orlando Hampton April 15, 2024
  Orlando Hampton is the chief customer officer for Afiniti, a company that uses artificial intelligence to best match customers with customer service agents. Afiniti was an early adopter of AI, and Orlando became employee #3 in 2008. His path to success is a fascinating story that began in Pittsburgh, where his mother fought to get […]
• AI as Your Teammate with Evan Ryan April 8, 2024
  Artificial Intelligence is on everyone's minds these days, especially at work. Some people love its ability to take over the mundane tasks we hate doing, while others are afraid AI might take their jobs. What's clear is that artificial intelligence is here to stay, and our guest this week is an expert at making it […]
• Paying It Forward Through Work with Dr. Nhi Pham April 1, 2024
  When the U.S. Navy rescued Nhi Pham and her family off the coast of Vietnam in the 1970s, it was a gift she has never forgotten.  Soon after, a church in the small town of Snohomish, Washington, sponsored her refugee family. That, too, was a gift that shaped who she is today. Dr. Nhi Pham […]
• Contributors Corner: Fear, Courage & Confidence at Work March 27, 2024
  Welcome to Contributors Corner, part of the BEATS WORKING podcast, where past show guests come back for a deep dive on a topic to create shared learning. This month, we tackle a universal challenge—fear, courage, and confidence at work. We all know how paralyzing fear can be, but how do we harness courage to act in a […]
• Lessons in Business & Civic Leadership with Bob Donegan, President of Ivar's, Inc. March 25, 2024
  If you want to make the world a better place, sometimes you have to lead in your community, not just at work. Bob Donegan has done that for decades. He is the President of Ivar's, Inc., an iconic Seattle-area seafood restaurant chain.  From the shadows, Bob has shaped several massive public works projects, from the […]
• Sidekick Sessions: Capture the Learning March 20, 2024
  Welcome to Sidekick Sessions, part of the BEATS WORKING podcast. It’s where we gather the team at WORKP2P and do a deep dive to bring about shared learning. This month, we capture the learning. It’s a phrase we often use as an indicator to see what we’ve learned, how it’s changed us, and how we can use […]