Best Hosted By Blake St Onge Podcasts (2025)

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Fail, Love Hard, Lead Well: Raising Resilient Kids and Developing Authentic Leaders Through a Foundation of character; with Former NFL’er and Father of 8, Alex Molden 50:55

5d ago50:55

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Former NFL standout Alex Molden joins host Blake to share his journey from late-blooming football player to first-round draft pick, and ultimately, to father of eight and leadership coach. Alex recounts how overcoming a severe knee injury taught him resilience, and he explains why character always outweighs athletic ability, and why letting kids ex…

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How a Camcorder, a Sacred Weekday and Faith Have Led to a Life Well-Designed to Become the Best Version of Yourself, With Rod Cruickshank 59:13

1M ago59:13

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Sac Fly, Blake sits down with Rod Cruickshank—co-founder of The Partners Group and Executive Chairman of the TPG Foundation—for a wide-ranging conversation on intentional leadership, fatherhood, legacy, and transformation. From building a values-driven company recognized as a best place to work, to n…

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Unbreakable: How belief, grit, and purpose defined the journey of hall of fame and legendary baseball coach, Pat Casey, and how his leadership pierced the hearts and minds of his players! 52:09

2M ago52:09

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of SAC FLY, Blake sits down with one of college baseball’s most iconic figures—Coach Pat Casey. A three-time national champion, five-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and Collegiate Baseball Hall of Famer, Coach Casey's resume is legendary. But this conversation goes far beyond the diamond. Blake and Coach Casey …

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Hire Yourself, Lead with Humility, Coach with Enthusiasm, and other Gems from the Playbook of Life with Tim Morgan 48:31

3M ago48:31

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In this episode of SAC FLY host Blake St. Onge sits down with Tim Morgan, CEO of AAA Oregon & Idaho, former youth sports coach, and a dedicated leader. Tim shares his journey from reluctant Little League coach to a business leader who embraces servant leadership. They explore the parallels between coaching youth sports and leading a company—how col…

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How Taking Big Life Chances, Playing Offense, and a little Eminem Influenced the Leadership of one of PNW's Most Successful CEOs 43:16

4M ago43:16

43:16

Blake St. Onge sits down with Joth Ricci, a seasoned business leader who has left his mark on iconic brands like Jones Soda, Stumptown Coffee, Dutch Bros, and Burgerville. Joth shares his journey from aspiring high school basketball coach to leading some of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable food and beverage brands. Blake and Joth dive into…

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Control the Controllables: Journeys of a Lumber Trader turned CEO of Sport Oregon 56:06

5M ago56:06

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In the inaugural episode of SAC FLY, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Jim Etzel, CEO of Sport Oregon, to explore the intersection of leadership, coaching, and grit. Jim shares his remarkable journey from growing up as the son of a coach to leading a prominent sports nonprofit, with stops in sports marketing, agency ownership, and even driving a U…

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Trailer: Welcome to SAC FLY 0:52

6M ago0:52

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Welcome to SAC FLY, the podcast that delves into the powerful connection between business leadership and coaching youth sports. Just as a sacrifice fly in baseball emphasizes teamwork over individual achievement, this podcast celebrates the selfless, strategic actions that help others succeed. Hosted by Blake St. Onge, we’ll hear from seasoned busi…

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Thank You and a Preview of Season 4 1:08

3y ago1:08

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That's a wrap on season 3 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great summer.By Cresa Portland

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Empowering Creators Through Virtual Production 28:42

3y ago28:42

28:42

Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa's Portland office, is joined by Perry Loveridge, CEO of Picture This Production. Perry shares how in camera VFX/ XR production is the exciting new ability to shoot anywhere, any time and at any scale in a single, controlled location. This cutting edge tech uses large-scale LED backdrops and camera tr…

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The Future of Work is Agile and Decentralized with Amina Moreau, Founder of Radious 41:08

3y ago41:08

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Amina Moreau, CEO and Founder of Radious.pro, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa Portland, on the podcast to discuss the benefits of work becoming decentralized.By Cresa Portland

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How Brandlive is Helping Shape the Future of Work With More Engaging, Interactive Meetings 39:41

3y ago39:41

39:41

Sam Kolbert-Hyle, CEO of Brandlive, joins Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa, on the podcast to discuss how Brandlive's platform is helping some of the largest companies in the world shape the future of work. Learn more about Brandlive at https://www.brandlive.com/By Cresa Portland

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How Puppet is Building a Values-Driven Global Company with a People-First Perspective 28:58

3y ago28:58

28:58

Katie Abbott, General Counsel for Puppet, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa's Portland office, to discuss how Puppet is taking a people first approach to building an engaged, global company.By Cresa Portland

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Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc., On How Downtown Portland Will Evolve For The New World of Work 29:51

3y ago29:51

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Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. (GPI), joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, on the Think Beyond Space Podcast to discuss the mission of GPI and how the downtowns of the future will integrate the new world of work.By Cresa Portland

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How RealWear is Empowering Frontline Workers with Human Centered Technology 26:13

3+ y ago26:13

26:13

Andrew Chrostowski, CEO & Chairman of RealWear, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa Portland, on the Think Beyond Space podcast to discuss transforming the work of frontline employees with RealWear's innovative wearable solutions.By Cresa Portland

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How Banfield Pet Hospital is Innovating to Deliver a Better World for Pets 35:44

3+ y ago35:44

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Mony Iyer, Chief Operating Officer for Banfield Pet Hospital, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, to discuss how Banfield is leading the way in pet care innovation.By Cresa Portland

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Thank You & A Preview of Season 3 1:24

3+ y ago1:24

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That's a wrap on season 2 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge from Cresa gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great holiday season.By Cresa Portland

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Everything Can Change: How AAA Pivoted to Create a Flexible Workplace 26:11

3+ y ago26:11

26:11

Marisa Hodes, Vice President of Human Resources for AAA of Oregon/Idaho, joins Cresa's Blake St. Onge to discuss how they pivoted to create a flexible workplace across their multi-function team.By Cresa Portland

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Creating a Culture of Approachability for an Engaged Workforce with Stephanie Richmond, SVP of HR for Papa Murphy's 26:18

3+ y ago26:18

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Stephanie Richmond, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Papa Murphy's International, sits down with Cresa's Blake St. Onge for episode 5 of season 2. Stephanie discusses her career journey and how Papa Murphy's has implemented employee communication programs for a more engaged workforce.By Cresa Portland

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From Startup to IPO, Growth Mindset with Absci CFO 29:55

3+ y ago29:55

29:55

On this episode Blake welcomes Greg Schiffman, Chief Financial Officer for Absci, the drug and target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI and synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins. Greg discusses his career journey, the exciting growth from startup to IPO, and how SW Washington and Portland are positioned well …

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Adapting to Changing Space Needs at Home and Work with Bob Hestand of Neil Kelly Company 22:48

3+ y ago22:48

22:48

Bob Hestand is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Information Officer for Neil Kelly Company, the largest design/build and remodel company in the Northwest Learn more at https://www.neilkelly.com/By Cresa Portland

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How De La Salle North Catholic High School’s Unique Corporate Work Study Program Serves Student and Community 27:37

3+ y ago27:37

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Oscar Leong is the President of De La Salle North Catholic High School. In this episode Oscar discusses De La Salle's innovative corporate work study program that provides tremendous opportunity for economically disadvantaged students to get a college-prep education, while at the same time providing a diverse, motivated, enthusiastic entry level wo…

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How Yakima Got Creative During the Pandemic to Thrive 28:00

3+ y ago28:00

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Joel Grabenstein, Vice President of Sales, Brand, and Product Management for Yakima products, joins host Blake St. Onge on the season 2 premiere of the podcast. Joel shares how Yakima has overcome the challenges of the pandemic, including constraints on the supply chain, to grow their business, and how they are ensuring a culture of flexibility and…

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Thank You & Season 2 Coming in October 1:00

4y ago1:00

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Thank you for listening to the inaugural season of the podcast! Season 2 of the Think Beyond Space | PDX Workplace Insider podcast coming in October.By Cresa Portland

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Portland Office Trends & Opportunities in the New Workplace 29:16

4y ago29:16

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Sean Connors is a Senior Advisor for Cresa Portland. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge and Sean discuss the current state of the Portland office market, and opportunities for companies in the new workplace.By Cresa Portland

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How a Culture Rooted in Philanthropy Supports Employees through Uncertainty with Bob Speltz of The Standard 30:36

4y ago30:36

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Bob Speltz is the Senior Director of Community Relations for The Standard. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Bob to learn how The Standard's deep roots in Portland and their culture of philanthropy helped them support their 3,000 employees the past 15 months.By Cresa Portland

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Evolving to a Hybrid Workplace with Colleen Murray, Director of Operations for Perkins & Co 41:11

4y ago41:11

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Colleen Murray is a shareholder and the Director of Operations for Perkins & Co, on this episode host Blake St. Onge talks with Colleen about how they are evolving their workplace to a hybrid model to ensure they meet the needs of all employees.By Cresa Portland

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Supporting growth, and onboarding during uncertainty with Jackie Dunckley, Chief Talent Officer for OnPoint Community Credit Union 27:07

4y ago27:07

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Jackie Dunckley is the Chief Talent Officer for Portland based OnPoint Community Credit Union.By Cresa Portland

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Kristen Zervis, VP of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, on Why to Create an Engaging, Inclusive Hybrid Workplace 35:04

4y ago35:04

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Kristen Zervis is the Vice President of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, a Portland based company that helps organizations of all sizes help keep their services legal and safe. In this episode, Kristen talks with host Blake St. Onge about why they are creating an engaging, inclusive workplace.By Cresa Portland

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Doreen Barnhouse, EVP of Operations for The Partners Group, on Employee Communications During Uncertainty & Building a Resilient Workforce 32:38

4y ago32:38

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Doreen Barnhouse is the Executive Vice President for The Partners Group, one of the 100 largest insurance brokerage firms in the US.By Cresa Portland

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Andrea Herron, Head of People for WebMD, on the Evolution of Employee Wellness 29:40

4y ago29:40

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Andrea Herron is the Head of People for WebMD Health Services and the host of the HR Scoop, a podcast that explores the world of unique employee benefits. Listen to the HR Scoop at https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/podcasts/By Cresa Portland

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Jim Gossett, Director of Real Estate for Legacy Health, on Utilizing Office Space to Create Community 37:52

4y ago37:52

37:52

Jim Gossett is the Director or Real Estate & Property Management for Legacy Health.By Cresa Portland

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Emily Culligan from the OHSU Foundation on Embracing Change Through Transparency 44:48

4y ago44:48

44:48

Emily Culligan is the Senior Director of Human Resources for the Oregon Health & Science University foundation. With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the OHSU foundation is one of the largest public university foundations in the Northwest.By Cresa Portland