The Corporate Bartender

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Pull up a stool, settle in, and let’s talk shop for a minute. Around here we spend a lot of time unpacking the messy reality of work - the leadership moments, the career pivots, the things that look simple on LinkedIn but feel a whole lot different in real life.And today? We’re getting into one of the topics that’s quietly stressing out a lot of very smart people right now: finding your next gig in 2026.Because let’s be honest - the job search game has changed.Resumes are getting screened by AI. Interviews sometimes feel like you’re talking to a robot…because sometimes you are. And everyone seems to be asking the same question: How do you actually stand out when the algorithms are also applying for the job?So Lori grabbed the mic and opened it up to the TCB Crew.What followed was a real conversation about the highs, the headaches, and the strategy behind navigating a job search right now - from networking that actually works, to the emotional rollercoaster of the process, to how AI is both helping and absolutely messing with the system.It’s thoughtful. It’s practical. And like most Crew conversations around here… it’s also pretty damn honest.Because the reality is this: careers are getting less predictable, the rules keep shifting, and trying to figure it out solo is a fast path to yelling at your laptop.And around here, we don’t do that alone.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:31 - Titles2:02 - Kickoff 3:44 - Job Search 20261:01:40 - Wrap & CloseJoin our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!If you’ve been hanging around this bar for a while, you know this has never just been a podcast — it’s been a room. A room where HR nerds, L&D folks, consultants, and people leaders, pull up a stool and actually talk about what’s going on at work.And today? We’re officially kicking off the TCB relaunch!Year Six. New energy. Same soul.We break down what’s changing — a more intentional cadence, thoughtfully curated Guest Bartenders, a clearer focus on high-signal conversations — and what is absolutely not changing: the Crew, the candor, and the community-first vibe.We even wrote a TCB Crew Charter. That’s right. We put the vibe in writing.And then we opened it up to the room.The conversation was honest, funny, thoughtful — and a really strong reminder that leadership is getting more complex, and nobody wants to figure it out alone.Oh, and don’t worry — Last Call is alive and well. The internet still gets weird, the humans still get good, and the cocktails still get…distributed.Let's GO!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:14 - Titles1:47 - Kickoff 8:23 - Agenda11:13 - What's Changing/Not Changing24:32 - Crew Conversation57:28 - Wrap & CloseEvent Mentioned: https://rmps.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=29&ts=1760057155Event Mentioned: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupthr-denver-190-tickets-1980129360220Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!If you know SkyeTeam or TCB, you've heard us say it a hundred times - Relationships Matter. You've probably heard of the "no asshole rule" too. We're going to get into that by taking ownership of it. We've got Todd Schuchart on the program today. If you don't know Todd, stick around, he rules.He's a 'certified goofball' (note the squid hat), he's an expert in life insurance sales and lead generation. If you think that might be out of the lane for TCB, you're not wrong, but insurance sales is all about relationships. In building, developing, and deepening relationships - not being an asshole is critical. This conversation was epic. If you are interested in building relationships, and want to laugh a ton, this is the ticket! I laughed out loud SO many times when producing this episode.Oh, and we've got some big changes upcoming to the show, and will be kicking those off on February 4th at 4p MT. If you don't know the show link, and wanna come - reach out, we'll hook you up!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 7:14 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:20 - Titles1:48 - Kickoff 7:14 - Todd Schuchart Interview56:35 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://saleschowder.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcharles/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Do you ever find yourself looking for clarity? Clarity of direction, clarity in communication, clarity in execution? Do you wish you could get your team in FLOW? If you have, you're in the right place!We've got Clara Capano on the program today. If you don't know Clara, stick around, she's pretty awesome.She's the founder and CEO of Capano Speaking & Training and she been featured on NBC, ABC, CBC, and many other three letter acronyms, she contributes to Forbes, and CEO Mom, and is featured on Season 3 of Amazon's Speak Up!What an amazing conversation with someone who fits right in with the TCB values! If you're ready, let's get some Clara-ty!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:06 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:01 - Titles1:28 - Kickoff 4:06 - Clara Capano Interview49:19 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.claracapano.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claracapano/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!If you know TCB (or SkyeTeam) you know that we're all about relationships. This episode is all about relationships. Why they matter, how to leverage them strategically, and just knowing when you've met 'one of your people!'We've got Jodie Goldberg on the program today. If you don't know Jodie, stick around, you won't be sorry.She's the founder and principal of Fleurish Consulting and she designs interactions that intentionally deepen relationships. She's also got an icebreaker activity that will knock your socks off. When I met Jodie, I knew she was 'one of our people' I say it all the time (maybe it's because we have such amazing guests), but man, this conversation is one of my FAVORITES of 2025! As Jodie likes to say, "come for the content, stay for the community" This one's a banger, and I just know you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:18 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:04 - Titles1:33 - Kickoff 5:19 - Jodie Goldberg Interview58:14 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.fleurishconsultinginc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-goldberg-14264663/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!On this show we talk with a lot of authors, speakers, coaches, and subject matter experts about the people side of business. Today, we're going to do something a little different. We're going to talk with an amazing leader that actually USES the services our guests provide. We're calling this, "The Other Side Of The Bar!"We've got Haris Shawl on the program today. Haris is a client of ours, and is a phenomenal leader.He is the VP of Cyber Product Management at Capital One. Haris strives to be a noble-purpose leader and coach. He's self-aware, he knows how to leverage coaching and leadership development, and he refers to me and Ruby as "his woobie." We do need to mention that the opinions expressed here on the show are his own, and not those of any organization.It's a thing I say a lot these days, but man, this conversation is one of my FAVORITES of 2025! We covered a lot of ground, shared some amazing stories, and I just know you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:18 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:10 - Titles1:38 - Kickoff 5:18 - Haris Shawl Interview1:04:47 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.learnit.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!We've all dealt with "know-it-all" leaders in our journeys but have you ever known a "learn-it-all" leader? Well, today's your day to find out just what they are, and why they are awesome!We've got Damon Lembi on the program today. Don't know Damon? Stick around, this one is worth it!He is the CEO of Learn It, podcast host, keynote speaker, is a contributor to Forbes, CBS, Fast Company, IDB and the like. He's also the author of a couple books. His latest is The Learn-It-All Leader - Mindset, Traits, and Tools. That's what we're going to talk about today. Learn It has upskilled almost TWO MILLION people over the last 30 years. Damon is also a former baseball player, ASU alum, and the dude has been to Circus Mexicus more than Lori, Ruby, and me. This conversation is (I know I've said it before) one of my FAVORITE of 2025! There are gems in it like this one "Learning without doing, is treason." Treason! We covered a lot of ground, shared some amazing stories, and I just know you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:40 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:23 - Titles1:52 - Kickoff 4:40 - Damon Lembi Interview1:05:55 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.learnit.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Are you facing a complex challenge right now? I mean, let's face it - we ALL deal with some kind of complex challenge from time to time. Today, we're going to tackle that from an engineering perspective, but with a coach's heart.We've got Reuven Shelef on the program today. Don't know Reuven? We've got you covered!He is the founder and CEO of Out of the Box Consulting, and is gaining notoriety for his Untangling Complex Challenges methodology. He leverages a diverse background in agriculture, military intelligence, and corporate leadership. Reuven empowers individuals and teams to break free from long-standing roadblocks, gain new perspectives, and move forward with purpose.This was a fantastic conversation, we laughed a lot, and I just know you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 7:16 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:00 - Titles1:28 - Kickoff 4:17 - Reuven Shelef Interview1:05:55 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://reuvenshelef.com/Website: https://meetreuven.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Is your team underperforming? I know it's easy to assume that there are talent problems, leadership problems, or skill gaps. Have you ever considered that your system might be setting them up to fail? Well, it just might be. Today, we're gonna dive into that idea.We've got Matt Granados on the program today. Don't know Matt? Stick around!Matt is a best-selling author and a sought-after keynote speaker. He equips teams with a proven framework to build sustainable, burnout-free performance. If it's worked for companies like Google, Twitter, and the US Air Force, it just might work for you! Matt's written two international bestsellers and if you haven't read "Motivate the Unmotivated," put it on your list!This was a killer conversation, we laughed a lot, I took a TON of notes, and I just know you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 7:16 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:02 - Titles1:32 - Kickoff 7:17 - Matt Granados Interview59:10 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.lifepulseinc.com/tcb^^ There's a free gift! ^^Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Doing this show, I get sent a LOT of books. When books stand out, it's important to bring that energy to the surface. Today is one of those days! This episode is all about listening. Listening is one of those things that a lot of us assume we're good at, but we're really just winging it. We've got Oscar Trimboli on the program today. Don't know Oscar? We've got your back! Stick around!Oscar is a best-selling author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and asought-after keynote speaker. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.If you want to skip straight to the interview, 3:18 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:59 - Titles1:27 - Kickoff 3:18 - Oscar Trimboli Interview57:0 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://listeningquiz.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

We focus on the people side of business here at the Bartender, and today we're squarely there. We're talking about bucket lists, we're talking about the unwritten rules of leading people, we're talking about bitching and pitching, and maybe a little "drunk HR." Yeah, that's gonna be a thing!We've got Traci Austin on the program. Don't know Traci? We've got your back! Stick around!She's a business owner, consultant, speaker, and coach. She's the host of the People Strategy Podcast, and she's pretty dang awesome.This was a killer conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 3:26 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:49 - Titles1:17 - Kickoff 3:26 - Traci Austin Interview01:02:14 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://elevatedtalentconsulting.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Oh. My. God. Today's TCB is EPIC! We're talking about Deming, we're talking about bourbon, we're talking about disruption. Everything from big ideas, to systems thinking. I mean, this episode is amazing ! (I know I say that a lot). We've got Doug Hall on the program. Don't know Doug? You need to. Stick around!He's the author of Proactive Problem Solving, the founder of Eureka! Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery. Doug is an innovation expert, and the author of seven other books. He started life as a chemical engineer, and is on the board of the Deming institute.This was a BANGER conversation, my favorite of 2025 so far, and I know you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 3:47 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:58 - Titles1:26 - Kickoff 3:47 - Doug Hall Interview53:45 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://doughall.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Today we're talking the nuts and bolts of being a new leader. If you lead people (or have lead people) you went through this, and if you're like most - you didn't have a lot of great tools to help. We're gonna fix that today.We've got Kelsey Neff on the program. Don't know Kelsey? Stick around!She's is a writer, activist, entrepreneur and lover of all the wonderful complexities of humanity. She founded By Design Consulting in 2020 in response to the need for leadership support and workforce development. She improves company culture by focusing on two components: systems and people. Two things we love here at the Bartender!This was a killer conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:53 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:56 - Titles1:24 - Kickoff 4:53 - Kelsey Neff Interview49:08 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.bydesignconsulting.space/Freebies! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTOdoTudrrAqQyd6R0mJcQev4qpSnf1YofbypOB6y9_-pSYA/viewformLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-neff/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Recently on the podcast, we interviewed the "not like you" person. This go around, we've got the "stop doing" person.We've got Liz Weber on the program. Don't know Liz? We've got your back!She's a CEO, sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of TEN best selling books. Liz is a Top 25 Global Guru, alongside the likes of John Maxwell and Simon Sinek - pretty good company if you ask me! Liz is a wealth of knowledge, and was a blast to talk with. Today we get into her book, "What Human Resources Professionals Need to Stop Doing."This was an amazing conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 2:38 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:56 - Titles1:24 - Kickoff 2:38 - Liz Weber Interview49:13 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.wbsllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwebercmc/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Facilitation is a thing that a lot of us do every day, but not a thing many of may have thought about as a buildable skill. Maybe you got promoted into a leadership role, you might find yourself doing it without any real training or forethought. If you have ever been there, you're in the right spot!We've got Therese Miclot on the program. Don't know Therese? We've got ya covered!Therese Miclot is an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Facilitation Expert. She knows that building relationships are at the core, which is near and dear to our hearts, and today she's gonna give us a hand with those pesky facilitation skills.She's also the author of, "The Facilitation Advantage - How to Drive Impact, Build Relationships, and Lead with Influence."This was a fantastic conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 8:18 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:02 - Titles1:30 - Kickoff 2:06 - Focus Conversation3:28 - Magic Mind8:18 - Robyn Bolton Interview51:23 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.theresemiclot.com/Website: https://www.thefacilitationadvantage.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresemiclot/Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/ericandlori20Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Innovation is a skill in which a lot of company's strive to excel. Ever wonder why some are really good at it, and some (no matter how hard they try) just can't get it to stick? This is true for tech, for products, and for the people side of business. If you find innovation remotely interesting, you're in the right spot!We've got Robyn Bolton on the program. Don't know Robyn? Stick around! She's awesome!Robyn is the Founder and Chief Navigator at Mile Zero, a consultancy that helps companies to hone their innovation chops. Robyn has worked with Clayton Christensen, so her innovation credentials are legit! She also helped develop and launch really cool products like Swiffer and Swiffer WetJet. She's been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, and she's the author of, Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide to Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results."This was a fantastic conversation, it was a blast to have Robyn back on the show, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 7:04 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:15 - Titles1:43 - Kickoff 3:36 - Focus Conversation3:57 - Magic Mind7:04 - Robyn Bolton Interview56:57 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.milezero.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/ericandlori20Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Do you love public speaking? Or does the thought of getting up on stage in front of a crowd just make you freak out?! Well, if you're in the latter camp, we've got ya covered today!We've got Linda Ugelow on the program. Don't know Linda? Stick around!She's a speaking confidence coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and the author of "Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fears of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams." This is what it says it is, a book about overcoming your fear of public speaking, but it's SO much more! This is a book about shifting your mindset, and being an Ally to yourself. Even if you LOVE public speaking, or never plan on doing it in your life, this book (and this conversation) just might change your life.This was a banger conversation, one of my favorites of 2025 thus far, and I know you're gonna dig it!This was an amazing conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:26 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:05 - Titles1:32 - Kickoff 2:22 - Focus Conversation4:47 - Magic Mind8:46 - Linda Ugelow Interview59:06 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://lindaugelow.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow/Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/ericandlori20Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Have you ever had a leader who "wasn't like you?" You just didn't vibe, and work was harder than it needed to be? Have you ever BEEN that leader? If either of those apply, you're in the right spot.We've got Kelly McDonald on the program. Don't know Kelly? We've got ya covered!She's a CEO, sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of four best selling books on customer experience, marketing, and leadership. She's known as the "not like you" girl, as all of her books are written from this perspective. Today we get into her book, "How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You."This was an amazing conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:26 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:55 - Titles1:22 - Kickoff 4:04 - Kelly McDonald Interview58:25 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.mcdonaldmarketing.com/aboutkellyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycmcdonald/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Are you an introverted leader or have you ever worked for one? Well, as a card-carrying introvert, I can tell you - the struggle is real! Well, we're in for a treat today because we've got Sharissa Deppen on the program. Who's Sharissa Deppen? Stick around!She's a CEO, leadership and executive coach who cut her teeth in technology leadership positions. Sharissa is also a TEDx Speaker, award winning international keynoter, columnist for Forbes and the Huffington post, and professor at Southeastern University.This was a fantastic conversation, and you know what I'm gonna say, I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:26 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:51 - Titles1:18 - Kickoff 5:26 - Sharissa Deppen Interview01:07:45 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://leadershipmasteryalliance.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharissasebastian/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS