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Forget everything you’ve been told about ping-pong tables and free pizza saving your workplace morale. In this episode, CultureCon Co-Founder Zach Blumenfeld flips the script to expose the worst company culture advice in the business world today.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Zach Blumenfeld is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of launching and exiting multiple businesses, gaining invaluable experience along the way. Passionate about growing businesses, Zach's expertise lies in growth, sales strategy, innovation, and workplace culture, where he has consistently proven himself as a thought leader.

Zach has scaled companies across various industries, with particular expertise in Company Culture, Pet Insurance, InsurTech, FinTech, SaaS, and HR Tech. His motto, ""Make What You Do Matter,"" speaks volumes about how he leads his life and his commitment to improving the lives of others. These qualities influenced the start of CultureCon, a movement dedicated to enhancing workplace culture.

Outside of work, Zach is passionate about travel, sports (Go Badgers!), collecting sports cards, and lunch buffets. You might also spot him as an ""Extra"" on your favorite TV show or movie!"

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Four-time Chief People Officer, Oksana Lukash, reveals why the most dangerous decisions are made in a vacuum and how leaders can navigate high-stakes cultural rewrites without losing their best talent.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Oksana Lukash immigrated from Moscow to the U.S. at 13, which taught her early how to lead through change and build belonging from the ground up.

Over the last 25 years, she has served as a Chief People Officer, advisor, and coach, building people strategies in high-growth startups, Fortune 500s, and mission-driven organizations. She has led companies through hypergrowth, turnarounds, layoffs, leadership crises, and cultural rewrites.

She helps leaders lean into their No Matter What Values and turn complex challenges into simple, actionable insight. If your listeners are navigating change, leading teams, or building a meaningful career or culture, Oksana will bring them truth, tools, and tangible steps they can act on right away.

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Stop settling for "fast" hires that fail and start building a high-performance culture by breaking the "AI vs. AI" recruitment loop. Discover how former army captain Josh Hill uses military-grade discovery tactics to replace the broken resume system with true talent density.

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Joshua Hill is co-founder of SuperHired and VP of People & Culture at Tier 11. A former Army Infantry Captain, he applies lessons from leading soldiers under pressure to fix what's broken about modern hiring. He's obsessed with building Talent Density—teams where exceptional people make everyone around them better.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Discover the powerful secret to peak performance as Hollywood executive and successful entrepreneur Stephen Puri breaks down the science and methodology of achieving a true flow state.

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Steven is one of the few people on Earth who has been a senior executive at two motion picture

studios and also raised over $20MM in venture capital. He’s produced the digital effects for

Independence Day which won the Oscar for Visual Effects and in addition to his film work, he’s

founded 3 start-ups - one successful exit and two failures. He lectures now on the lessons in

sustainable high-performance he learned working alongside some of the world’s more

productive people.

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Join us for a raw and transformative conversation with executive coach Mitchell Osmond on how high-performing men can reclaim their health, happiness, and home, even after hitting rock bottom.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Mitchell Osmond is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the Dad Nation Podcast (Top 5% globally, 33k+ listeners). With 15+ years in senior leadership, he equips high-performing men to thrive at home, in their health, and in their happiness—while amplifying their career success. Through coaching, courses, and his podcast, Mitchell helps men master mindset, build strong marriages, and lead with confidence. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, he shares insights on leadership, marriage, and high-performance habits. His mission: empower men to lead with purpose, win in every arena, and leave a legacy that endures.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

With a professional background in counseling, Justine Froelker created a structure for improving mental and emotional well-being in the workplace. Check out this episode to improve your workplace and yourself.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

A licensed Professional Counselor with 25+ years of experience, Justine Froelker equips individuals and teams to live and lead with courage, authenticity, and resilience through her Courage is Built Here™ curriculum. An accomplished author of 12 books and two-time TEDx speaker, she inspires global audiences with keynotes, retreats, and trainings. Rooted in faith, Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband, two dogs, and hundreds of butterflies she raises each season.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

In the ongoing journey of Matt and Crista’s building a tech start up, they share some key growth moments- opening the first Mobrium company office and hiring a talented Head of Sales leader. They also dive deep into personal stories of balancing life with 5 kids and growing their bootstrapped business.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

U.S. Veteran and sales expert, Zac Crane, left a stable job to pursue a deep-seated call to serve in the army. Now a Head of Sales at Mobrium, Zac shares why veterans are good hires and advice for veterans on continued learning to successfully bridge the gap between military discipline and the civilian job market. 

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Zac grew up in Boise, Idaho, where sports and service shaped much of his early life. After playing football and serving an LDS mission, he graduated from Utah State University and was commissioned as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer in the U.S. Army. The experience taught him how to stay calm under pressure, lead through uncertainty, and solve complex problems quickly.

When his time in uniform ended, Zac chose to focus on his family and establish roots back in beautiful Cache Valley. His love of people and problem-solving naturally led him into SaaS sales, where he discovered a new passion for helping organizations address real challenges with simple and meaningful solutions. And he’s only one semester away from completing his MBA at Utah State University.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Talent expert, Tom Kobayashi, helps Japanese workplaces adapt, balancing deep-rooted traditions like lifetime employment and group harmony with new demands for diversity and flexibility. Listen to the conversation for a roadmap to understanding Japan's evolving corporate culture.

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Tom is a Talent Development Strategist in Tokyo who helps organizations strengthen leadership, engagement, and culture. Drawing on a career that’s taken him from banking and audit to learning and development, he’s passionate about how people grow, connect, and perform across cultures. Tom brings a curious, forward-looking perspective on what it takes to create workplaces where people and businesses thrive.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Tired of feeling "gotcha'd"? Craig Taylor is changing cybersecurity training from a punishment to a positive, gamified experience. His mission is to empower employees, not shame them, making everyone a stronger link against cyber threats.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Craig Taylor is a 30-year cybersecurity veteran and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) since 2001. He is the co-founder and CEO of CyberHoot, a cybersecurity training platform built to teach cyber literacy through positive reinforcement, gamification, and automation, particularly for SMBs to Enterprises, and MSPs or MSSPs, and their clients.

Throughout his career, Craig has led cybersecurity programs across diverse sectors, including web hosting (CSC), financial services (J.P. Morgan Chase), and manufacturing (Vistaprint). He also leads a growing virtual CISO practice that has delivered strategic security guidance and compliance programs to more than 50 companies across multiple industries.

Beyond the boardroom, Craig is a Toastmaster, a committed Rotarian in Portsmouth, NH, and a passionate fundraiser for cancer research. He has raised over $150,000 for Dana-Farber through 11 years of riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

With return to office mandates, diminishing remote work, and a growing appetite for hybrid, how do teams stay connected and engaged? Organizational strategist Michael Franco shares real life tips that lead to massive improvements in connection and productivity.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Michael Franco is an Organizational Design strategist helping startups build and realign teams for clarity, connection, and scale. After consulting for brands like Coca-Cola and Wells Fargo, he now focuses on growing early-stage companies. As founder of Quokka Hub, he leads with scalable people strategies focused on communication, alignment, and culture.

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In this in-depth episode, talent expert, Andrea Hoffer, shares her Dream Hire Framework—a five-stage process (Define, Reach, Engage, Assess, Motivate) for hiring and developing highly engaged and productive teams.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Andrea Hoffer is a Talent Acquisition & Management strategist and founder of aha! Talent Experts. With over 30 years in recruitment and nearly two decades as a business owner, she helps companies improve hiring processes, align recruitment with culture, and build strong employer brands. A Certified AI Consultant, keynote speaker, and author of Hire Higher, Andrea combines tech and human insight to streamline hiring, optimize onboarding, and build high-performing teams.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Think your career is off track? CHRO and author Tim Toterhi breaks down why it’s not broken—and how the “power of yet” can help you reframe setbacks and move forward with clarity.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Tim Toterhi is not your typical CHRO. He’s an author, coach, and executive advisor who is passionate about slashing bureaucracy and rethinking old thinking.

Tim has over 20 years of management experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia with a focus on talent and performance management. He’s been quoted in publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, Fox Business News, and the HuffPost as well as profiled in the book, Magnificent Leadership.

Tim approaches his practice with a playful smile and an eyebrow up. 

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

If your job feels like a bad relationship, this episode is your career therapy session! Join us as Renee Marchak, a career coach and HR expert, reveals the 11 engagement drivers that unlock individual happiness and team success.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Renee’s HR journey began in 1996 when I answered a newspaper ad looking for a “people person.” She faxed in her resume and landed a job as a headhunter, now called an executive recruiter. Since then, she’s worked across all areas of HR, but for the past 15 years, she has focused on career development and employee engagement. After experiencing toxic workplaces and seeing too many talented people feel stuck, Renee made it her mission to make work better. Today, she helps people and organizations align with the 11 Engagement Drivers for Employee Happiness - because engagement drives results.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Cary Prejean, Founder and CEO of Strategic Business Advisors, reveals how the Predictive Index Assessment can improve teams’ communication by uncovering individual motivation drivers.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Cary Prejean is the founder and CEO of Strategic Business Advisors, with four decades of experience helping over 400 small to mid-sized businesses systemize operations and double net income within 9–12 months. A CPA with a degree in accounting, Cary provides real-time KPI dashboards and monthly reports to simplify financial management. He is a certified ontological coach, a Predictive Index partner, and has taught at four Louisiana universities. Cary also speaks publicly, has authored three books, and works with clients across the U.S. in industries ranging from e-commerce to healthcare. Cary is also a cyclist, baker and married with 4 kids and 6 grandkids.

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Change is hard—but necessary to stay competitive. Ernest Davis walks us through the four stages of his CHORD framework to help leaders manage transitions smoothly while keeping teams aligned and engaged.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Ernest is the creator of the CHORD Framework™, a multidisciplinary approach to human-centered change management that empowers organizations to lead with empathy, clarity, and strategy. As Principal at Chapel & Wolfe, he helps companies drive sustainable change adoption by focusing on the people most impacted. With a background in IT enablement, enterprise learning, and consulting, Ernest transforms complex transformations into practical, people-first strategies that deliver lasting impact.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Sean Glaze, Sticky Cultures Founder, shares the foundation and building blocks to having a workplace environment where team members stick to values and stick up for each other.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Sean Glaze is a sought-after leadership and workplace culture speaker, who gained valuable insights on turning talent into teamwork as a successful basketball coach. He travels around the country to share those actionable lessons.  

Sean’s engaging conference leadership keynotes and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, and Emory University to increase collaboration, boost productivity, and build Sticky Cultures that inspire more profitable teamwork.

Sean’s books, Rapid Teamwork, What Effective Leaders DO, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable are entertaining parables that accelerate the growth of leaders and teams!

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Matt and Crista celebrate 50 episodes of The Culture Profit with some favorite memories from the show and share what they’ve been up to running their tech company, Mobrium.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Can anyone learn to lead well? Jill Felska, Founder of Want To Work There shares what traits the best leaders have in common and how you can improve as a manager.

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Jill Felska is the founder of Want To Work There and the creator of Training for the Modern Manager. She's spent the last 15-years learning everything under the sun about building better workplace cultures and is on a never-ending mission to get practical, actionable tools into the hands of as many passionate culture creators as possible.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Culture15 founder Charlie Coode reveals how technology, particularly AI, is revolutionizing the way organizations define, diagnose, and track their culture for tangible results.

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Charlie Coode is the founder of Culture15, a SaaS platform that helps organisations measure and manage culture as a driver of performance. With a background in the military, executive leadership at GE, and over a decade in culture consulting, Charlie brings deep expertise in aligning culture with strategy. Since launching Culture15, he’s helped 55+ companies embed culture into business success. A thought leader and London Business School guest lecturer, Charlie champions culture as a business priority, not just a HR priority.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Parker Hansen, VP of People, shares the secret to balancing policy and autonomy to support hyper-growing safe software and devices company, Gabb.  

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Parker Hansen is the VP of People at Gabb, the maker of the safest software and devices for kids and teens. From the diverse food city Fresno, California, Parker came to Utah and started his HR career. In the past, he did operations in athletic administration, which kept his love of sports at the forefront. He still enjoys playing sports, especially with his kids, in hopes that his knees hold out when they’re older. He loves finding the intersection of people and process and how they can be mutually beneficial.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

VP of Employee Experience at Crumbl, Josh Olofson, shares how he has mixed Crumbl’s values into every employee initiative for a winning company culture recipe.

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As the VP of Employee Experience at Crumbl, Josh leverages his personal passion for forging meaningful connections to drive business results. He previously served as the Head of Talent & Culture at Traeger Grills and Head of Recruiting & Culture at Crest Financial, a tech startup. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Business Management, despite being an avid BYU fan.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Employer branding expert, Britta Blanski, teaches why sharing online is good for your career and your employer. Learn why your voice matters and how to empower employees to share theirs.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Britta believes the personal is professional and that everyone should have the opportunity to share their unique career experience online. Weaving together 10+ years of experience communicating and sharing intercultural experiences, storytelling, and education she helps leaders define their voice and confidently share it online in order to reflect their employer brand, personal brand, and connect with the right people. Working with individuals and teams Britta provides workshops and coaching so anyone can lead by example to share a truly authentic and employee-centric employer brand.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Discover how a mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur proves that prioritizing people actually accelerates profit in the medical device industry. From "leadership training in disguise" to engineering daily habits, Zach Christensen, Co-Founder of Lifestyle Medical, reveals the exact systems he uses to build a team that thrives even when the boss is away.

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Zach Christensen is a co-founder of Lifestyle Medical and an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who helps visionary partners bring innovative medical devices to life, from concept through FDA clearance, scalable manufacturing, and market launch. Guided by Lifestyle's F.I.R.M. G.R.I.P. values—Family, Integrity, Respect, Mutual Success, Gratitude, Responsibility, Intelligence, and Perseverance—Zach leads with faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to building purpose-driven teams. He is a husband, father of four, keynote speaker, lifelong learner, and unapologetic bookaholic.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Recruiting for the Seattle Seahawk franchise, Brea Gulley reveals what it’s like working in HR for an NFL organization and shares actionable advice for working in the industry.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Brea Gulley leads recruiting and employee experience efforts for the Seattle Seahawks. She is a dedicated HR professional who finds joy in creating impactful relationships with local Universities and gameday staff. She is known for speaking with students about her career journey and how they can stand out during the application process. Brea has invested her time to showcase the importance of communication between an employer and it's candidate pool. During Seahawks season she also works to find new opportunities to improve the employee experience at Lumen Field Stadium.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Talent acquisition experts, Sarah Bradshaw, Marcus Paiz and JD Conway give the insider tips to landing your dream job.

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TODAY'S GUESTS:

Sarah Bradshaw is the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Mangomint, a leading software company for salons and spas, where as the founding recruiter, Sarah has played a key role in building and scaling high-performing teams. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys hitting the gym, crocheting, and indulging in reality television, especially anything on Bravo.

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Marcus Paiz is a Senior Technical Talent Partner at NetDocuments (Legal Tech company) with expertise in scaling high-performing teams across the tech and SaaS industries. He has a wife and three kids and enjoys doing graphic/web design on the side, gaming, and reading/listening to audiobooks.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuspaiz

J.D. Conway is the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Trucordia, A top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage headquartered in Lindon, Utah. He is also the founder of multiple organizations including TRAC Talent, and Nimbus Investment Partners and is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdconwaytalent

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Purple’s Employee engagement specialist, Kourtney Hernandez, offers valuable insights into how to elevate company events through utilizing feedback, thinking outside the box, and getting buy-in from leadership. 

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Kourtney Hernandez thrives on creating events and experiences that leave lasting impressions. A skilled events and communications specialist, she’s made her mark at Purple by planning celebrations for over 2,100 attendees, launching the company’s largest corporate values event, and designing recognition platforms that elevate employee engagement. 

Her expertise spans event strategy, internal communications, and branding, all driven by her passion for building connections and boosting morale. She has spent the past four years at Purple, learning from inspiring leaders and honing her craft. Kourtney is also a proud mom of two kids, one angel baby, and a very old cat. Married to her best friend, Esteban, since 2016, she’s grateful for a partner who supports her personal and professional goals.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Professor and workplace consultant, Dr. Rob Lion, shares the biggest contributors to poor performance in the workplace and how to overcome them.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Dr. Rob Lion is a transformational leader in workplace culture, leadership innovation, and performance excellence. With over 20 years of groundbreaking work, he’s more than a professor or consultant—he’s a visionary reshaping how organizations thrive and how leaders inspire. As Co-Founder of Black River Performance Management and a dynamic professor at Idaho State University, Rob merges cutting-edge research with actionable, game-changing strategies that deliver extraordinary results.

Rob Lion is the architect of workplaces that empower, inspire, and drive unparalleled achievement.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Mobrium co-founders and co-hosts of The Culture Profit Podcast, Matt and Crista Vance, open up about their Christian faith and share how it has shaped the development of their business.

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YOUR HOSTS:

Matt R. Vance is a social innovator. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mobrium, Co-Host of The Culture Profit Podcast and award-winning author of The Review Cycle. He likes dad jokes, red shoes, running and biking. See his full bio here: https://www.mobrium.com/leaders/matt-r-vance

‍Crista Vance is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Mobrium and Co-Host of The Culture Profit Podcast. She loves tennis, reading, biking and good food. See her full bio here: https://www.mobrium.com/leaders/crista-vance

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Hear from best-selling author and Founder of LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC, Mark Mears, how leaders are uniquely positioned to promote individual growth among team members.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building stakeholder value—driving innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory.

Today, Mark serves as Founder and Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC—a consulting firm inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential while making a positive, lasting difference in the world.

Mears just released his new book titled, The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder.

Mark is also a member of the Senior Leader Network within Conscious Capitalism, Inc., a global organization whose mission he shares: Elevating Humanity Through Business.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Steven J. Smith, Chief Hiring Expert at ApplicantPro, discusses the unique recruiting framework from his book “The Hiring Tree.” By focusing on the roots, trunk, and branches of the hiring process, organizations can attract and retain top talent.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Steve will be the first to tell you that recruiting is marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance at Brigham Young University and started his career in recruiting in Feb 2005. 

In 2008, he took a risk during a recession to help start a new company with Ryan Kohler, called ApplicantPro, a full suite HR platform for small to mid-sized businesses. With 11,000 clients and close to 300 employees, ApplicantPro has made the Inc 5000 list 11 years in a row, Top Places to work in Utah 3 years in a row, and Steve was named the Small Business Utah HR Achievement Award winner in May 2024. ApplicantPro was also named an Indeed Platinum Partner in 2023 & 2024. 

Steve is SHRM-CP and PHR certified, and currently volunteers on the Utah SHRM State Council as the immediate past State Executive Director. His book, The Hiring Tree: Laws of Applicant Attraction, was released in early 2023, and has helped thousands of organizations across the country rethink the way they approach hiring. If you need help understanding the principles and role of SEO, marketing, and AI when it comes to attracting job seekers, Steve provides a solid framework for hiring effectively.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Kim Wilkes, Head of Talent Attraction at Zapier, dives into purposeful employee support and remote work strategies that have set the tech company apart since 2011.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Kim Wilkes has spent 10+ years in the talent attraction space, leading full lifecycle teams, sourcing organizations, and employer brand. She currently leads Talent Attraction at Zapier, whose mission is to make automation work for everyone. 

She’s an advocate for DIBE (diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity), employee wellness, professional growth, and remote work. 

She’s passionate about supporting women and people from underrepresented backgrounds in their career journeys and beyond. She’s an active member of the Elpha community, where she enjoys helping women uncover new opportunities and making new connections.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

If you had to rename your HR Department, what would you name it? Hear 13 creative responses as well as some of the best dad jokes out there! 

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GUESTS INTERVIEWED:

Karisa Stahle

Candie Williams

Chris Holloway

Hannah Sterling

Tony Benjamin

Michelle Forstrom

McKell Hird

Emily Chipman

Jill Bailey

Emily Andersen

Marcia Neely-Be’y

Devon Barber

Keren Camou

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Does a title make a manager?Usually. But does a title make a leader? Not always. Hear from Kate Jones, Founder of Neon, the Leadership and Life Coaching consultancy company as she shares her Five C's of Deeply Human® Leadership framework.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Kate founded Neon in 2013 after ten years in corporate consulting, and ten years in social work and probation for ten years before that.  Her purpose is to help people live, lead and work well and she specializes in leadership development and culture change in purpose-led organizations. She is a professionally certified coach, the architect of Deeply Human® leadership and the leader of a global community of people who share a purpose about changing the world of work called The Deeply Human® Culture Club. Based in London, UK, Kate believes that the shift most organizations need to make is the shift 'from hamster to human'. She is passionate about wellbeing, connection and creativity.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Go behind the scenes with co-hosts Matt and Crista Vance as they reveal why a "no back door" policy is their secret to success for marriage and business. From raising five kids to home renovations, and building Mobrium, learn the unconventional boundary they use to keep their partnership intact.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Rob Cummings the Global Employer Brand Specialist at DoiT, shares how they achieved a 4.6-star Glassdoor rating, then used those reviews to shape an authentic employer brand.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Rob Cummings is the Global Employer Brand Specialist at DoiT. Wearing many hats, he collaborates with DoiT’s globally diverse teams to help reach business goals by attracting the best talent possible.

Rob is a huge ice hockey fanatic who enjoys college hockey more than the NHL. He loves traveling and experiencing new foods and cultures and is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, kayaking and more. Rob was also a CrossFit instructor for over 5 years and takes health and wellness seriously.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

James Ellis of Employer Brand Labs answers some of the toughest questions about attracting talent with a purposeful approach. Learn why it’s not about being the best and why it’s about appealing to job seekers that align with what makes you unique.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

James Ellis is an authority on employer branding, focusing on companies who think they have no choice but to post and pray for talent. Over the past decade, he has built the brands for more than a dozen of companies and supported the development and activation of dozens more. 

He is the principal of Employer Brand Labs in Chicago, an author, keynote speaker, practitioner, and podcaster with a wealth of experience across multiple industries for almost a decade. James’ achievements include authoring what’s been called the bible of employer branding, managing the number one employer brand newsletter in the world and helping companies globally establish and develop their ability to hire talent.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

What can people leaders in the corporate world learn from an Olympic-level sports psychologist? Dr. Amy Athey, Founder of Athey Performance shares advice for a holistic wellness approach that has helped professional athletes and business leaders maximize their performance.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Dr. Athey is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist and national leader in performance psychology, leadership, crisis intervention, and developing nontraditional mental health and wellness programs for organizations. For over 20 years, she has consulted with NCAA Champions, Olympians, professional athletes, C-Level executives, and US Special Forces as well as served as a leader in scaling wellness and performance services.

In contributing to the field as a performance psychology subject matter expert, Dr. Athey has delivered over 130 publications and presentations on high performance, strengthening teams, and wellness solutions and was named a Fellow in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology as national leader in high performance and wellness.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Been ghosted by a new hire? Got blasted on Glassdoor after layoffs? Onboarding and offboarding have big consequences for engagement and your balance sheet. Get it right with expert advice from Amy Davies, Founder of First30 and acclaimed author.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Before founding First30, Amy worked in leadership roles for top-tier companies in North America and the UK, including Unilever, Mars/Wrigley, Grainger and Rogers. She currently lives in the GTA, is a voracious podcast listener, and the proud pet parent of a Doberman named Riker.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Mobrium finds market fit with confirmed interest among HR leaders and Brand Managers. Co-Hosts Matt R. Vance and Crista Vance share how their tech company secured the first batch of clients, and what they’re up to next.

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YOUR HOSTS:

Matt R. Vance is a social innovator. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mobrium, Co-Host of The Culture Profit Podcast and award-winning author of The Review Cycle. He likes dad jokes, red shoes, running and biking. See his full bio here: https://www.mobrium.com/leaders/matt-r-vance

Crista Vance is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Mobrium and Co-Host of The Culture Profit Podcast. She loves tennis, reading, biking and good food. See her full bio here: https://www.mobrium.com/leaders/crista-vance

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Are you a figurehead people leader or do you actually have an acting seat at the executive table? Mindy Honcoop, founder at Agile in HR, shares how to identify the difference and what to do about it.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Mindy Honcoop has spent 20 years as a People Leader and HR advisor. She guides leaders to optimize their work to thrive as a Fractional HR Executive, facilitator, advisor, and speaker. Before founding Agile in HR, Mindy held a Chief People Officer role at TCP Software and HR leadership roles at Care.com, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, and Expedia. Mindy is also the VP of Customer Strategy & Ops at MeBeBot. Mindy sits on the non-profit Love Justice International board, co-founded the Austin Women in Agile meetup, and is the lead co-organizer in launching Disrupt HR Austin. When she is not busy with people, she can be found reading, walking her dogs, traveling, or hiking.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

John Starling, founder of Pietential, takes a holistic approach to measure employee well-being inspired by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Find out why measuring employee satisfaction may be insufficient and how a bigger picture approach can make a meaningful difference.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

John Starling is a veteran entrepreneur of more than 25 years, having advised companies from start-ups to the Fortune 50 in growth strategy and advised/coached countless individuals.

He is the founder of Pietential, a Holistic Wellbeing platform based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which helps people and organizations benchmark, visualize, monitor and improve their wellbeing

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

In this episode of our “1-question and a joke” series, we traveled to Las Vegas Nevada where we interviewed HR pros and leaders attending the EPIC HR conference. We asked for opinions on the future remote work, and shared some classic dad jokes.

What do you think was mentioned most?

• Fully remote: Working on the beach

• Hybrid: One foot in the office, one free as the wind

• Fully back on-site: Butts in chairs = “We don’t care”’s

Find out in this episode!

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TODAY'S GUESTS:

Amanda W.

Chessie Williams

Daniel Thomson

Dickens Aubourg

Francesca Lupo

Ide Idemeko

Jake Lamb

Jennifer Powell

Kiana Laurin

Kristen Hussey

Michelle Silva

Mindy Honcoop

Tim Jordan

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Joe Morrison, Head of People at the European Medical Journal, shares his unique approach to employee value proposition (EVP). Get his secret recipe for understanding individual career motives and focusing on them at scale for a happier and more productive workforce.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

With a degree from Wimbledon College in London England and a wealth of experience across sales, recruiting and employee experience, Joe’s mission is to make the world of work a better place. 

At the European Medical Journal where Joe serves as the Head of People, his focus is to create an environment for Gold Medal Winners to thrive, an environment where people can be the best version of themselves. Joe uses a unique approach to Employer Value Proposition to unlocking teams' full potential and driving exceptional results.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Co-Founder and CEO of InHerSight, Ursula Mead, unveils the secrets to creating a woman-friendly workplace. Hear why she founded the female-focused employer review platform, how it is different from Glassdoor and research about what females want most from their employment in 2024.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Ursula Mead is Founder and CEO of InHerSight, the largest and most intersectional company reviews platform for women. Since the platform was founded in 2015, Ursula has been at the forefront of workplace equity work, ensuring InHerSight collects ratings across the metrics that reflect the priorities of professional women. Millions of job seekers leverage InHerSight’s data and content to find companies that align with their values and support their needs at different stages of their lives and careers.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Employer brand expert Ally Brown reveals why your employer branding must match the reality of the job—and how specific storytelling shifts can make your brand three times more trustworthy to top talent.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Ally Brown leads employer brand and recruitment marketing at VCA Animal Hospitals, a leader in veterinary care and part of the Mars family of brands. In this role, she developed an award-winning employer brand from the ground up and is bringing it to life through content, storytelling, and experiences. With 15 years of diverse marketing and brand experience across multiple industries (automotive, software, hospitality, and commercial real estate), she has created sustainable results and award-winning programs for companies by engaging companies' most powerful asset – their people. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and is a certified Employer Brand Strategist. Outside of work, she loves traveling, skiing, and spending time with family – including her fur human.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

CMO of The Arbinger Institute, Lisa Sharapata, highlights the top 5 workplace trends every HR leader and executive should know in 2024. 

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Lisa Sharapata is a Global Marketing Leader focused on Revenue Growth in the B2B tech sector. In the past 20+ years, she has led teams across Demand Gen, Brand, Digital, Growth Marketing, and more.

Currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at The Arbinger Institute, she leads efforts to help more organizations create people-centric cultures and strengthen organizational excellence. 

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

5 anonymous employees from 5 companies share openly why they quit and what the company could have done differently to keep them engaged and profitably productive. With SHRM now estimating the cost of replacing an employee at $4,700 this is a don’t miss episode for CFOs and people leaders alike.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

5 anonymous top performing employees from 5 different companies across different industries from manufacturing to tech.

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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS:

🔔Matt R. Vance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrvance/

🔔Crista Vance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/crista-vance/

This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. Easily improve employer ratings on sites like Glassdoor, Indeed, Comparably and InHerSight.

👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode22

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Matt Palmer, a seasoned marketer now embedded in HR at Heartland, 5,000 team fintech company, explains what Employer Branding is, who owns the function and how to create a profit-positive program.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Matt Palmer is the Senior Director of Employee Experience and Employer Branding at Heartland- where he leads key people strategies post hire. This includes everything from onboarding, culture development, leadership training, employee engagement and more.

Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-palmer-a69a4b3/

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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS:

🔔Matt R. Vance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrvance/

🔔Crista Vance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/crista-vance/

This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. Easily improve employer ratings on sites like Glassdoor, Indeed, Comparably and InHerSight.

👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode21

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Joining us from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Rachel Duran, Head of Global Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing, debunks the difference between an “Employer Value Proposition” and the status quo term “Employee Value Proposition”. Hear all about HPE’s new campaign #RedefineWhatsNext and how they’re leading the way in attracting, retaining and developing top talent.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Rachel Duran is a seasoned and innovative branding recruitment marketing leader with over a decade of diversified experience and dozens of industry accolades. Currently Rachel is the head of Global Employment brand and recruitment marketing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise where she leads an integrated team of in-house agency and RPO marketers to activate HPE's employer value proposition through strategic campaigns and candidate experience excellence. 

Follow Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelduran

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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS:

🔔Matt R. Vance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrvance/

🔔Crista Vance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/crista-vance/