Explore every episode of the podcast PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett
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| Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Self-Awareness is the Foundation of Great Leadership with Magaret C. Andrews | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:28:31 | |
This week, Morag sits down with Margaret Andrews—executive educator, Harvard instructor, founder of The MYLO Center, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others. Drawing from her years teaching leadership and working with organizations like Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, and the United Nations, Margaret offers powerful lessons on self-awareness, trust, and emotional intelligence as the true cornerstones of effective leadership. With personal candor, Margaret shares how one difficult piece of feedback became the catalyst for her research, her Harvard course, and ultimately her book—reminding us that the best leaders are always managing themselves first. 🔑 4 Key Takeaways You Won’t Want to Miss: 03:00 — Trust Is Built in Nanoseconds 07:00 — Self-Awareness Starts with Honesty 13:00 — Aggressive Self-Rescue: Bouncing Back from Setbacks 16:00 — Emotions Aren’t Soft—They’re Strategic 💡 This Episode Is for: 🔗 Where to Learn More:
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| Hiring For Skills Alone Isn't Enough: How to Humanize Hiring (and get it right) in a Tech-Driven World with David S. Cohen | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
We’re excited to welcome back David Cohen—globally recognized thought leader, executive coach, and author of Selecting the Best: Fostering a Workforce Driven by Values for Lasting Success. With over 30 years of experience advising leaders and organizations on five continents, David brings a clear message: skills may get you hired, but values determine whether you (and your organization) thrive. From his early consulting days to his latest book, David explains why authentic values alignment—not just technical expertise—is the key to building resilient, high-performing teams. 🔑 4 Key Takeaways You Won’t Want to Miss: 03:00 — Relationships Drive Everything 08:00 — Hire for Values, Not Just Skills 12:00 — The Integrity Trap 17:00 — How to Ask Better Interview Questions 💡 This Episode Is for: Leaders, recruiters, HR professionals, and job seekers who want to understand how values shape hiring, retention, and long-term success. 🔗 Where to Learn More:
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| Emotionally Charged Leadership: Managing Emotions, Stress, and Leadership Expectations in Today's Workplace with Dina Denham Smith | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:31:20 | |
In this episode of the People First Podcast, we sit down with executive coach Dina Denham Smith to explore the power of emotional agility in leadership. Dina shares how leaders can navigate change with confidence, break free from stress patterns, and foster genuine emotional awareness at work. From managing toxic positivity to understanding the mind-body connection, this conversation is filled with actionable insights to help leaders cultivate resilience and authenticity. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to miss: 07:45 – Navigating change with confidence by recognizing and addressing your emotions. Connect with Dina Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-denham-smith And... don’t forget to check out our book! You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available now! This book is a heartfelt guide for leaders looking to build deep, meaningful relationships at work, which are the cornerstone of personal and professional success. Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV | |||
| Working with Difficult People with Amy Cooper Hakim | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:26:41 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Amy Cooper Hakim discuss her book, "Working with Difficult People!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Secrets of Successful Business Owners with Stephen Woessner | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:27:35 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Stephen Woessner discuss the secrets of successful business owners! Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Conscious, Connected, & Courageous Leadership with Michelle Myers | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:26:41 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Michelle Myers discuss Conscious, Connected, & Courageous Leadership! Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Female Leadership in Mining & Engineering with Patricia Downing | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:31:43 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Patricia Downing discuss, Female Leadership in Mining and Engineering! Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Cultivating Gender Harmony with Karen Cornwell | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:30:09 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Karen Cornwell discuss, her book, "You Can't Fix What You Can't See!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Why Corporate Values Matter with David Cohen | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:34:24 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and David Cohen discuss Why Corporate Values Matter! Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| The Art of Alignment with Patty Beach | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:30:59 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Patty Beach discuss her book (and body of work), "The Art of Alignment: A practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Why You Need to Be the Chief Inspiration Officer with Val Ries | 11 Jan 2021 | 00:18:38 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Val Ries discuss her forthcoming book, "Chief Inspiration Officer!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Transformational Thinking with Dr. Terry Jackson | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:33:43 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Dr. Terry Jackson discuss his book, "Transformational Thinking!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Increasing Employee Engagement During a Pandemic with Shannon Sisler | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:25:24 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Shannon Sisler discuss, Increasing Employee Engagement in a Pandemic. Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Small Hinges, Big Results: Transform Toxic Culture to High Performance with Dr. Joey Faucette | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:30:42 | |
This week on People First, we’re joined by Dr. Joey Faucette, a culture architect, certified executive coach, and best-selling author of Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition. Dr. Joey helps organizations shift from a toxic “Kevin Culture” to a positive work culture that fuels engagement, productivity, and profits. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fox Business News, and Entrepreneur Media, and he hosts the Work Positive Podcast. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to miss: • 03:00 From Pediatric Dreams to Culture Transformation: How Dr. Joey’s early fascination with medicine evolved into a passion for helping organizations create thriving workplaces. This episode is filled with practical strategies and deep insights for leaders and teams looking to transform their workplace culture. Dr. Joey’s wisdom will challenge the way you think about work and inspire you to take action. Where to Find Dr. Joey Faucette and Learn More: Visit www.workpositive.today to explore Dr. Joey’s resources, courses, and books. And... don’t forget to check out our book! You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available now! This book is a heartfelt guide for leaders looking to build deep, meaningful relationships at work, which are the cornerstone of personal and professional success. Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV | |||
| How to Communicate with Millennials and Gen Z with Ashley Williams | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:22:36 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Ashley Williams discuss communicating with Millennials and Gen Z! Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Better Allies with Karen Catlin | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:33:04 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Karen Catlin discuss her book, "Better Allies!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Coaching to Your Strengths with Monique Betty | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:28:23 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Monique Betty discuss, "Coaching to Your Strengths!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Friday Forward with Robert Glazer | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:29:05 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Robert Glazer discuss his book (and body of work), "Friday Forward!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Making Co-Leadership Work with Julie Metty Bennett & Rachel Kuntzsch | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:31:57 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag, Julie Metty Bennett, and Rachel Kuntzsch discuss Making Co-Leadership Work! Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Self-Leadership Leads to Effective Leadership with Evan Roth | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:25:09 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Evan Roth discuss coaching, the concept of self-leadership, and being an effective leader in 2020. Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Ruthless Consistency with Michael Canic | 08 Nov 2020 | 00:28:30 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Michael Canic discuss his book, "Ruthless Consistency!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Career Planning in the 21st Century with Ann Nakaska | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:28:16 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Ann Nakaska discuss "Career Planning in the 21st Century!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Leading Through Adversity with Susan Frew | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:27:18 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Susan Frew discuss "Leading Through Adversity." Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Influential Leadership with Colin Gautrey | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:30:11 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Colin Gautrey discuss his book (and body of work), "Influential Leadership: A Leader's Guide To Getting things Done!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Better Together: Building Relationships that Drive Success with Dave MacDonald | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
This week on People First, we welcome Dave MacDonald, Owner and President of Better Together Group. Built on Zig Ziglar’s philosophy—"If you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want"—Better Together Group helps businesses increase productivity and profitability by hiring the right people while ensuring job candidates can feed their families and fulfill their ambitions. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to miss:
This episode is packed with wisdom for leaders, business owners, and HR professionals looking to build stronger teams and create a culture where people thrive. Where to Find Dave MacDonald and Learn More: Visit BetterTogetherGroup.com for insights on hiring and workforce development. Listen to Dave’s podcast, X2Z, where he and his daughter, Hannah, discuss leadership, hiring, and workplace culture: XtoZ.org And... don’t forget to check out our book! You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available now! This book is a heartfelt guide for leaders looking to build deep, meaningful relationships at work, which are the cornerstone of personal and professional success. Get your copy here: | |||
| New Startup Mindset with Sandra Shpilberg | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:30:10 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Sandra Shpillberg discuss her book, "New Startup Mindset!" Chapter Layout:
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| People First, Then Profit with Kim A. Smith | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:31:32 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Kim Smith discuss her book, "People First, Then Profit!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Success After Service with Lida Citroën | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:27:55 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Lida Citröen discuss her book, "Success After Service!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Overcoming Overthinking with Deborah Grayson Riegel | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:33:36 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Deborah Grayson Riegel discuss her book, "Overcoming Overthinking!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| The Game of Leadership with Tony Segreto | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:31:58 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Tony Segreto discuss "The Game of Leadership!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Are You Contagious? with Anese Cavanaugh | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:26:13 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Anese Cavanaugh discuss her book, "Contagious You." Chapters: Links: | |||
| Leadership Lessons from the Deep Sea with Dr. Oleg Konovalov | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:30:26 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Oleg Konovalov discuss Leadership Lessons from the Deep Sea! Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| The Mindful Marketer with Lisa Nirell | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:31:45 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Lisa Nirell discuss her book, "The Mindful Marketer!" Chapter Layout: Links: | |||
| Emotional Intelligence for Sales Leadership with Colleen Stanley | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:26:39 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Colleen Stanley discuss "Emotional Intelligence for Sales Leadership!" Chapter Layout: 0:00 - Open Links: | |||
| How Women Rise with Sally Helgesen | 13 Sep 2020 | 00:33:15 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag, Ruby and Sally Helgesen discuss her book, "How Women Rise!" Chapter Layout:
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| The Power of People: Connecting Culture with Revenue with Mindy Honcoop | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:25:43 | |
This week on People First, we welcome Mindy Honcoop, a seasoned people leader, HR advisor, and the founder of Agile in HR. With over 24 years of experience optimizing organizational success, Mindy helps leaders align culture with revenue strategy through advising, workshops, and speaking engagements. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to miss:
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| The Charisma Edge with Cynthia Burnham | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:25:14 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, grab a coffee as Morag Barrett and Cynthia Burnham discuss her book, The Charisma Edge. Tune in for some great tips, tricks, and tools to help you to turn on your executive power. Follow Cynthia: Cynthia Burnham, is a Board Certified Coach, executive leadership consultant, speaker, and the author of the highly-praised leadership guide: “The Charisma Edge: A How-To Guide For Turning On Your Leadership Power.” She brings her clients over thirty years of expertise gained in both independent consulting and senior Fortune 500 corporate positions. Ms. Burnham coaches individuals and groups to develop greater motivational leadership skills, executive presence, and communications alignment. She is known for her ability to help leaders bring out what is best and most authentically-powerful in themselves and others. Prior to returning to her home, San Diego, in 2005, Cynthia was Senior Vice President, Director of Employee Relations & Development for UBS Financial Services, Inc. (formerly PaineWebber) on Wall Street. In that capacity, she led multiple groups for the 20,000 U.S. employees of the division, and participated in global, corporate-wide initiatives. She concurrently managed four areas within Human Resources: a 50-person full-service field and home office training department (Learning & Leadership Solutions), Corporate Employee Relations, F.A.I.R, a widely-acclaimed formal alternate dispute resolution department, and Diversity on an interim basis during an extended search for a Director of Diversity. Before PaineWebber, Cynthia ran a successful consulting and training practice, where, along with coaching at Wall Street firms such as Merrill Lynch, Salomon Brothers and PaineWebber, she was a motivational speaker and a workshop facilitator who developed and delivered programs in career development, change management, communications and management skills, and Women’s Leadership, among others. Cynthia began her career in field sales, with Gillette, Safety Razor Division. She spent nearly ten years in consumer packaged goods sales, sales management, and sales training, first with Gillette, and then with Duracell, USA. In addition to running multiple sales districts, she was the national Sales Training Manager for Duracell, USA, and had National Account-level responsibility with customers such as Wal-Mart/Sam’s Wholesale Club. Cynthia earned an M.B.A. in Marketing from U.C.L.A., and a B.A. in Creative Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She also completed one year of coursework toward an M.A. in English Literature. She is certified in a number of assessment instruments, including MBTI, Lominger 360, DiSC, and Firo-B. She is a Board Certified Coach, and is certified at Level II for Vocal Awareness voice and presentation training. She speaks conversational French, beginning Spanish, and is a professional singer and songwriter, living in Descanso, CA. She is also a trained instructor in Laughter Yoga. | |||
| A Leadership Journey with Karin Stawarky | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:33:09 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Karin Stawarky discuss her leadership journey! Chapters: Links: | |||
| All You Have to Do is Ask with Dr. Wayne Baker | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:28:37 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Dr. Wayne Baker discuss his book, "All You Have to Do is Ask!" | |||
| The Respectful Leader with Gregg Ward | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:32:01 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! Sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Gregg Ward discuss his book, "The Respectful Leader." Chapters: | |||
| People First! Extra Credit with Dr. Jeffrey Hull | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:03:52 | |
SkyeTeam's PeopleFirst! Extra Credit offers some bonus insights from recent PF guests. Check out this wisdom from Dr. Jeffrey Hull. Watch the full interview here: | |||
| My 52 Weeks of Worship with Pamay Bassey | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:24:13 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Pamay Bassey discuss "52 Weeks of Worship." ----- | |||
| Why Leaders Need to Flex with Dr. Jeffrey Hull | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:26:08 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Dr. Jeffrey Hull discuss "Flex." ----- | |||
| Be The Spark with Simon T. Bailey | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:24:03 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, grab a coffee as Morag and Simon discuss "Be The Spark." Websites: | |||
| The Merger Mindset with Dr. Linda Henman | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:29:17 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, grab a coffee as Morag and Linda discuss "The Merger Mindset." Websites: | |||
| The Good Fight with Liane Davey | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:31:27 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, grab a coffee as Morag and Liane discuss "The Good Fight." Websites: | |||
| The Art of Listening: Why Voice, Preparation, and Connection Make all the Difference with Stephen George | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:21:44 | |
This week on People First, we welcome Stephen George, a seasoned voice actor, audio professional, and broadcast producer with more than a decade of experience in the field. As a key member of Twin Flames Studios, Stephen has helped countless authors bring their words to life through expertly produced audiobooks. His mission? To guide authors through the recording process, ensuring their message is heard authentically and powerfully. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to miss:
This episode is a must-listen for authors, leaders, and anyone looking to refine their communication and storytelling skills. Stephen’s expertise and passion for helping others shine through in every aspect of his work. Where to Find Stephen George and Learn More About Twin Flames Studios: Visit www.TwinFlamesStudios.com to explore their audiobook production services. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn or follow him on Instagram at @StephenGeorgeVO for insights into voice work and audiobook production. | |||
| The Resilience Advantage with Richard Citrin | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:29:51 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, grab a coffee as Morag and Richard discuss "The Resilience Advantage!" Websites: | |||
| The Connector's Advantage with Michelle Tillis Lederman | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:24:00 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, grab a coffee as Morag and Michelle discuss "The Connector's Advantage!" Websites: | |||
| Let's Corporate "Cowgirl Up!" with Wendy Hall Bohling | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:19:43 | |
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! So, sit back, grab a coffee as Morag Barrett and Wendy Hall Bohling talk about the art of how to "Cowgirl Up!" Websites: | |||