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What if your wellness program is actually making burnout worse?

Ready to supercharge your leadership communication with a little help from AI?

Get ready for a fresh twist on Gut+Science!

Get ready to have your mindset stretched and your leadership toolkit expanded!

Work’s changing fast—hybrid setups, flexible perks, and even pets making boardroom appearances

In this episode of “In the Loop,” Katherine sits down with Dr. Michael Kirchhoff from Cooper University Healthcare.

We’re back with another special feature with Jason and Nikki, as they take you behind the curtain at People Forward Network to show how they’re shaking up team meetings

Remote work is here to stay—but how do we actually thrive in it?

This one’s different

In this episode of “In the Loop,” Katherine takes us from scraped knees on a turquoise bike to shark diving in Hawaii —all to teach one powerful lesson: great leaders don't clam up when times get tough. With the world spinning fast around political shifts, DEI rollbacks, and plummeting employee engagement, Katherine breaks down how to stay grounded, clear, and forward-thinking. Think of it as your communication toolkit for chaos. Tune in, get inspired, and learn how to lead with purpose when the waters get rough

For this special feature, Nikki joined Dan Dominguez on his podcast, “Lead Different”

What if your 9–5 helped you chase your wildest dreams? ✨ Nikki chats with Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Consulting, about how the Dream Manager program is flipping the script on workplace culture

What’s really keeping leaders stuck?

In this episode of “In the Loop,” Katherine is joined by Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College! From engineer to Lt. Governor to higher ed powerhouse, Sue shares how she leads with passion, strategy, and radical transparency. They dive into how she unites thousands of employees across Indiana with a shared vision, why repetition is her secret weapon, and what it takes to keep communication clear in complex systems

Pets at work?

What happens when you ditch micromanagement and start leading with trust? Tina Moe, CPA and founder of ACT Services, shares how she turned workaholic tendencies into a thriving culture of autonomy. From dropping timesheets to rewarding longevity with unlimited PTO, she’s redefining leadership—one empowered team member at a time. If you’re tired of feeling like you have to do it all, this episode is your permission slip to let go, level up, and build a team that owns their work.

What does it really mean to advocate for employees? In this episode, Nikki is joined by Jennifer Knotts, CFO of IDO Incorporated, who is proving that leadership isn’t about following a straight path—it’s about forging your own!

Company rituals aren’t just for fun—they’re the glue that holds teams together.