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This episode is sponsored by CultureCon. The original employer reputation platform.👉 Visit https://cultureconusa.org/

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

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!"

Follow Zach Blumenfeld on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyblumenfeld

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. The original employer reputation platform.

👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode73

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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.

Follow Oksana Lukash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksusha45

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. The original employer reputation platform.

👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode64

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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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TODAY'S GUEST:

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.

Follow Josh Hill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-hill-24b760a6/

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. The original employer reputation platform.

👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode63

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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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TODAY'S GUEST:

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.

Follow Steven Puri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. The original employer reputation platform.

👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode62

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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.

Follow Mitchell Osmond on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. Win Glassdoor, Indeed and more with Mobrium.

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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.

Follow Justine Froelker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinefroelker/

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. The original employer reputation platform.

👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode60

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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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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. The original employer reputation platform.

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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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TODAY'S GUEST:

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.

Follow Zac Crane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharycrane

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. Win Glassdoor, Indeed and more with Mobrium.

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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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TODAY'S GUEST:

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.

Follow Tom Kobayashi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkobayashijapan

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This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. Win Glassdoor, Indeed and more with Mobrium.

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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.

Follow Craig Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmtaylor/

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