Best Wesley Bender Podcasts (2026)

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330: Leadership Is a Choice: Building Self-Efficacy Through a Behavioral Approach with Wesley Bender 45:53

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19d ago45:53

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What if your greatest leadership move isn't climbing the ladder, but choosing to show up differently, every single day? Nikki sits down with Wesley Bender, a leadership coach who believes the most powerful leaders aren't defined by titles or personality types, but by their actions. Together, they unpack the bold idea that leadership is a choice, gr…

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Addicted to Betterment: What's Your Lighter Fluid? with David and Nikki Gregory 26:37

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Ever feel like life's flame is flickering out? Whether it's a bad day, a tough quarter, or a rocky relationship, what's your go-to lighter fluid to reignite your fire? 🔥 Nikki and David crack open the metaphorical bottle of lighter fluid and ask the real question: how do you keep your fire lit when everything around you says quit? From explosive fi…

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331: Beyond Clicks and KPIs: Bringing Humanity Back to Digital Work with Andy Sitison 47:36

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What if the real key to connection in the digital workplace isn't more tools, but more trust? In a world obsessed with metrics, platforms, and productivity hacks, Andy Sitison flips the script. A strategist, designer, and people-first tech mind, Andy joins Nikki to explore how we move from clicks to true connection. 💡 Andy unveils his "Three Ps" fr…

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Community Conversation: Leading Well Starts with Living Well 24:11

8d ago24:11

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Episode Description: What if wellness wasn't just a perk, but a leadership necessity? In this Working Forward Conversations episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Jason Cochran flip the script on workplace wellness, diving deep into why wellness is a non-negotiable requirement for modern leadership. From morning meditations and mid-day workouts to set…

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In the Loop: Good Leaders are Great Listeners with Katherine Coble 21:33

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What if the most powerful leadership skill isn't what you say, but what you don't? Katherine shares a surprising truth: she struggles with listening, and she knows she's not alone. As leaders, we often think communication is about what we say, but the real power lies in what we hear. 👂💬 Katherine explores why listening is so hard (even for well-int…

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329: LOVE at Work: How Leaders Transform Through Human Connection with Mark Mears 39:49

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What if the most powerful tool in your leadership toolkit isn't strategy or structure, but love? Nikki sits down with Mark Mears, bestselling author, speaker, and former C-suite executive. to explore his revolutionary new framework: LOVE (Listen, Observe, Value, Empower). After a career shake-up that sparked deep personal insight, Mark redefined wh…

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Addicted to Betterment: You're Good Enough Now. Do the Thing. with Nikki and David Gregory 28:16

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What if the only thing standing between you and your big dream was… just starting? Nikki and David tackle the excuses, fears, and perfection traps that keep us stuck on the sidelines. From the myth of "not being ready yet" to the fear of failing in front of others, they share real stories and reframes that prove you're good enough to start right no…

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Community Conversation: Purpose Over Profit - Reimagining Success 29:07

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What if chasing profit is actually killing your team's potential? 🎯 Nikki and Jason unpack one of PeopleForward Network's most powerful culture codes: Purpose Over Profit. They explore what happens when teams stop measuring success in dollars and start designing work around meaning, strengths, and alignment. From sharing candid team experiences, li…

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328: The Inner Work of Leadership: Rewiring Subconscious Blocks with Roya Mattis 42:48

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Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but still stuck? It's not your strategy…it's your subconscious. Nikki chats with transformational speaker and coach Roya Mattis, creator of the Trifecta Method. Roya dives deep into the invisible forces that hold high performers back, those hidden subconscious blocks formed before we even turned seven. …

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In the Loop: Mastering Executive Presence with Katherine Coble 34:44

1M ago34:44

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What's the real reason some leaders instantly command a room while others struggle to connect? Katherine unpacks the secret sauce behind authentic leadership: executive presence. But don't mistake it for just charisma or a polished look. This is about substance over style, connection over performance, and leading with confidence, clarity, and calm.…

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327: Leading with Emotional Empowerment with Jamelle Lindo 45:05

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What if your next-level leadership has nothing to do with spreadsheets, strategy, or AI, and everything to do with your emotions? Emotional intelligence coach and EQ-i 2.0 Master Jamelle Lindo joins Nikki to reveal why emotional empowerment is the real superpower for leaders navigating today's fast-paced, tech-heavy world. Jamelle unpacks how to tu…

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326: Rowing by Choice: Aligning High-Performing Teams with Anadel Alberti 45:42

2M ago45:42

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What if the secret to high-performing teams isn't more strategy, but more alignment? 🚣 Nikki is joined by Anadel Alberti, founder of Audaciously Authentic, to discuss what it really means to build aligned teams. Spoiler: It's not about off-sites or one-time trainings. It's about creating spaces where trust thrives, vision is shared, and communicati…

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325: Beyond the Basics: Win Talent with Whole-Person Wellness Benefits with Michelle Yates & Mark Rosenthal 41:43

2M ago41:43

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What do pets, perks, and productivity have in common? Nikki teams up once again with Michelle Yates of PetPartners, bringing in the dynamic Mark Rosenthal to shake up how we think about employee benefits. They dive into why "nice-to-have" benefits are now need-to-have, and how understanding your people (and their furry family members 🐕) is the game…

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324: The $10,000 Work Mindset: How to Build a 25-Hour Week with Dr. Sabrina Starling 48:43

2M ago48:43

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What if working less could actually make your business more successful? 💡 Nikki chats with Dr. Sabrina Starling, aka The Business Psychologist, who's here to flip your workweek on its head. Dr. Sabrina isn't just talking theory, she's living proof that you can grow a wildly successful business on just 25 hours a week (and she's now rocking a 10-hou…

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Community Conversation: Hell Yes Energy: Making bold choices that align with your purpose 29:35

2M ago29:35

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Ever been stuck in a "meh" moment, unsure if it's a yes or a no? 😬 Nikki and Jason dive into a fun, fired-up convo about making bold, aligned decisions, personally and professionally. From saying no without guilt to spotting red flags in client partnerships and making hiring choices that truly light up your team, they cover it all. Nikki also share…

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In the Loop: What Great Leaders Actually Do with Greg Coble 27:24

3M ago27:24

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Great leadership isn't just bold moves and big speeches. The real magic is in the quiet habits, clear communication, and meaningful connections the best leaders learn to make. Those were the themes of this year's Global Leadership Summit, a two-day event packed with world-renowned leadership experts. Katherine Coble is joined (finally) by her husba…

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323: Design Your Personal Board of Directors with Melanie Stuber 41:26

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Forget the one-mentor model! What if you had a team of people championing your growth? Melanie Stuber shares how designing your personal board of directors can be a game-changer for your career and personal growth. After 25+ years in corporate leadership, Melanie stepped into entrepreneurship, and quickly realized the power of intentionally surroun…

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322: To Know That Employee Engagement is Actually Emotional with Joshua Freedman 43:44

3M ago43:44

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Employee engagement metrics have barely moved in over a decade, but what if we're measuring the wrong things? Nikki sits down with Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and author of the soon-to-drop "Emotion Rules". Together, they go deep on why engagement isn't about snacks in the breakroom or slick surveys. It's emotional, and it's human. They unp…

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321: Why Is It So Hard to Find Good People? The AI-Era Hiring Dilemma with Gerald Gordon 34:23

3M ago34:23

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Why is finding great talent harder than ever… even with AI at our fingertips? Nikki sits down with Gerald Gordon, Co-Founder & CTO of Reference Me, to unpack how technology is reshaping hiring in ways that often make things messier, not easier. From flawless AI-generated resumes to overwhelming applicant pools, Gerald reveals why human discernment …

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Community Conversation: Augment Not Replace: Building People First Teams with AI 29:48

3M ago29:48

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What if your AI tools were more like teammates than tech? AI isn't coming for your job, it's coming to take the busywork off your plate. Jason and Nikki crack open how the PeopleForward Network team is weaving AI into their daily workflows without ditching what makes them... them. F rom using ChatGPT for parenting convos to building sales proposals…

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320: Play Is Not the Opposite of Work with Mike Montague 43:30

4M ago43:30

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What if more play is the key to better work? This episode flips the script on what it means to be "professional." Nikki sits down with Mike Montague, author of Playful Humans, to explore why play isn't just for kids or weekends. In fact, it might be your team's biggest untapped superpower. From challenging hustle culture to reimagining how we measu…

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In the Loop: The Real Reason Your Team Isn't Listening with Jenni Field 26:40

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Ever feel like no one's really listening to you as a leader? Like your message isn't landing, even though your intentions are solid? That's not just frustrating. It's a credibility problem. Katherine sits down with communications powerhouse Jenni Field, author of "Nobody Believes You: Become a Leader People Will Follow." Together, they dive into wh…

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319: Modern HR: The Strategic Voice Every Executive Team Needs with Raina Fryer 35:05

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What if HR stopped being the department of "no" and became the heartbeat of transformation in your business? Nikki is joined by Raina Fryer of Titus Talent Strategies to flip the script on what HR should be. Broadcasting live from the PeopleForward Network studio at CultureCon® 2025, this episode dives into how people leaders can ditch outdated pla…

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318: Before EOS & After EOS: A Founder's Journey with Loren Wood 46:17

4M ago46:17

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What happens when a former high school math teacher turned builder decides to stop flying by the seat of his pants, and actually runs his business on a real system? Nikki chats with Loren Wood of Loren Wood Builders, who shares the raw, before-and-after story of implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) 🛠️📊 Picture this: no org chart, no …

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317: How Pet-Friendly Workplaces Are Boosting Mental Health with Michelle Yates & Steve Feldman 31:04

4M ago31:04

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What if boosting your team's mental health and workplace happiness was as simple as adding a wagging tail to the mix? 🐾 Nikki is back with Michelle Yates from Pet Partners, this time joined by Steve Feldman, President of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), to uncover how pets are transforming workplace culture and mental health. From …

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330: Leadership Is a Choice: Building Self-Efficacy Through a Behavioral Approach with Wesley Bender 45:53

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Addicted to Betterment: What's Your Lighter Fluid? with David and Nikki Gregory 26:37

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331: Beyond Clicks and KPIs: Bringing Humanity Back to Digital Work with Andy Sitison 47:36

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Community Conversation: Leading Well Starts with Living Well 24:11

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In the Loop: Good Leaders are Great Listeners with Katherine Coble 21:33

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329: LOVE at Work: How Leaders Transform Through Human Connection with Mark Mears 39:49

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Addicted to Betterment: You're Good Enough Now. Do the Thing. with Nikki and David Gregory 28:16

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Community Conversation: Purpose Over Profit - Reimagining Success 29:07

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328: The Inner Work of Leadership: Rewiring Subconscious Blocks with Roya Mattis 42:48

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In the Loop: Mastering Executive Presence with Katherine Coble 34:44

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327: Leading with Emotional Empowerment with Jamelle Lindo 45:05

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326: Rowing by Choice: Aligning High-Performing Teams with Anadel Alberti 45:42

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325: Beyond the Basics: Win Talent with Whole-Person Wellness Benefits with Michelle Yates & Mark Rosenthal 41:43

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324: The $10,000 Work Mindset: How to Build a 25-Hour Week with Dr. Sabrina Starling 48:43

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Community Conversation: Hell Yes Energy: Making bold choices that align with your purpose 29:35

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In the Loop: What Great Leaders Actually Do with Greg Coble 27:24

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323: Design Your Personal Board of Directors with Melanie Stuber 41:26

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322: To Know That Employee Engagement is Actually Emotional with Joshua Freedman 43:44

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321: Why Is It So Hard to Find Good People? The AI-Era Hiring Dilemma with Gerald Gordon 34:23

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Community Conversation: Augment Not Replace: Building People First Teams with AI 29:48

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320: Play Is Not the Opposite of Work with Mike Montague 43:30

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In the Loop: The Real Reason Your Team Isn't Listening with Jenni Field 26:40

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319: Modern HR: The Strategic Voice Every Executive Team Needs with Raina Fryer 35:05

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318: Before EOS & After EOS: A Founder's Journey with Loren Wood 46:17

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317: How Pet-Friendly Workplaces Are Boosting Mental Health with Michelle Yates & Steve Feldman 31:04