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People talk about work addiction like it's a badge of honor. Like grinding yourself into the ground somehow makes you worthy of success.Leadership coach Nicky Brown shares her powerful journey fr…

People talk about wo…

People talk about work addiction like it's a badge of honor. Like grinding yourself into the ground somehow makes you worthy of success.Leadership coach Nicky Brown shares her powerful journey from corporate success to self-discovery, revealing how she broke free from work addiction and redefined achievement on her own terms. From her early influences in human-centric leadership to the pivotal moment she realized her worth wasn’t tied to accolades, Nicky offers deep insights on balancing ambition with well-being. Tune in to learn how to lead with purpose, break unhealthy patterns, and …

Can you remember a moment in your career that changed everything?Nancy Hall, CEO of Mindshare North America, shares her remarkable journey—from faxing her first job application to becoming one of th…

Can you remember a m…

Can you remember a moment in your career that changed everything?Nancy Hall, CEO of Mindshare North America, shares her remarkable journey—from faxing her first job application to becoming one of the most respected leaders in digital marketing and advertising. She opens up about the challenges of being a female leader in a male-dominated industry, the power of lifelong learning, and the importance of fostering diverse teams that encourage debate and creativity.Nancy also reflects on the lessons learned from her early entrepreneurial venture in fashion-tech, the struggles of balancing career …

When you want something, sometimes it requires taking a leap. What are you leaping to next?From small-town India to the executive boardroom, Nandeeta Seth shares her journey of resilience, risk-taking…

When you want someth…

When you want something, sometimes it requires taking a leap. What are you leaping to next?From small-town India to the executive boardroom, Nandeeta Seth shares her journey of resilience, risk-taking, and redefining success. She opens up about moving to the U.S. with nothing but ambition (and a mountain of student debt), the challenges of leadership in a fast-changing world, and how being a mom actually makes her a better executive. Tune in for candid insights on career Growth, emotional regulation, and setting boundaries—both in business and in life.linkedin.com/in/nandeetaseth/99 Humans …

Who are the toughest negotiators in your world?From navigating high-stakes decisions at Google and Facebook to advocating for her neuroatypical child, Alexis Hochleutner shares candid lessons on trust…

Who are the toughest…

Who are the toughest negotiators in your world?From navigating high-stakes decisions at Google and Facebook to advocating for her neuroatypical child, Alexis Hochleutner shares candid lessons on trust, resilience, and why four-year-olds might just be the toughest negotiators of all. Tune in for a refreshingly real take on leadership, advocacy, and embracing the chaos. Alexis Hochleutner dives into the messy, human side of leadership—both in the boardroom and at home. linkedin.com/in/alexishochleutner/99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta a…

Who's your closest partner? What makes that partnership work?Dive into the dynamic partnership between Sandra Muoio and Ryan Blum, two advertising leaders whose decade-long collaboration has weat…

Who's your clos…

Who's your closest partner? What makes that partnership work?Dive into the dynamic partnership between Sandra Muoio and Ryan Blum, two advertising leaders whose decade-long collaboration has weathered high-stakes challenges, heated debates, and plenty of laughter. From a fateful conversation on a stuck Chicago L train to transforming major client strategies, their story is a masterclass in trust, empathy, and authentic leadership. Hear how they navigate disagreements, build creative solutions, and inspire their teams—all while staying true to themselves and each other. This is a convers…

You’re the CEO of your own narrative. So, what’s your next chapter?Kay Munday, a communications coach, NLP practitioner, and creative business leader at Google shares her journey from being a self…

You’re the CEO of …

You’re the CEO of your own narrative. So, what’s your next chapter?Kay Munday, a communications coach, NLP practitioner, and creative business leader at Google shares her journey from being a self-proclaimed “terrible communicator” to becoming a sought-after expert in helping people and brands own their narratives. Through her personal story of transformation, she reveals how overcoming her fear of communication taught her the importance of aligning your internal story before mastering external expression.Kay’s relatable anecdotes and actionable insights make this episode a mastercla…

How do you do it all and ENJOY THE RIDE?!Max Traylor, a fourth-generation entrepreneur and independent consultant, shares his journey of redefining success. From the pressures of running a marketing a…

How do you do it all…

How do you do it all and ENJOY THE RIDE?!Max Traylor, a fourth-generation entrepreneur and independent consultant, shares his journey of redefining success. From the pressures of running a marketing agency to discovering a business model that puts personal life first, Max reflects on the lessons he’s learned about work-life balance, Mental Health, and building a fulfilling life.Max offers practical insights for consultants and entrepreneurs on simplifying work, focusing on impact, and, above all, enjoying the ride. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about prioritizing what truly matters.l…

Trust and collaboration. Every team needs it, but how do you create it?Alexia Palau started a new role on March 20, 2020 just as things began unravelling for COVID. Alexia shares how the next few year…

Trust and collaborat…

Trust and collaboration. Every team needs it, but how do you create it?Alexia Palau started a new role on March 20, 2020 just as things began unravelling for COVID. Alexia shares how the next few years challenged her with building trust and collaboration in her multi-national team. Applying lessons learned from startups and past roles, Alexia shares how she nurtures Relationships that avoid the echo chamber and keep her grounded with what the team needs to succeed.For Alexia, success is a constant process of iteration, requiring a team of people who will tell you what they think and what they …

How often do you say no? It may be getting in your way.Dustin Riechmann is a serial entrepreneur, and since he's always juggling multiple businesses, he's had to learn the importance of lett…

How often do you say…

How often do you say no? It may be getting in your way.Dustin Riechmann is a serial entrepreneur, and since he's always juggling multiple businesses, he's had to learn the importance of letting things go. A 6-month deadline to make a profitable side business became the opportunity to give notice and pursue his passions.Dustin shares tricks of the trade from successes and failures of starting companies, now Coaching other founders on making the 7-figure leap. linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann/7figureleap.com99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff…

Companies are not families, but the people we work with can be lifelong friends. Mailine Swildens helps the largest companies in the world reimagine their digital marketing. Mailine shares how she lea…

Companies are not fa…

Companies are not families, but the people we work with can be lifelong friends. Mailine Swildens helps the largest companies in the world reimagine their digital marketing. Mailine shares how she learned that companies are not families without becoming disillusioned or pessimistic by their profit-driven nature.Mailine thinks that when leadership comes from a good place, it changes the world. Hear how she keeps a realistic perspective on corporations while still creating a fulfilling experience for herself and her teams. linkedin.com/in/545swi99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on huma…

The best way to grow is to get uncomfortable. From Taiwan to tech, Annica Lin's journey is a testament to the power of a growth mindset. In this inspiring episode, Annica reveals her secrets for …

The best way to grow…

The best way to grow is to get uncomfortable. From Taiwan to tech, Annica Lin's journey is a testament to the power of a growth mindset. In this inspiring episode, Annica reveals her secrets for overcoming challenges, building resilience, and achieving her goals. As the head of growth for Nagish, Annica interweaves her passion for challenge with her leadership in and out of the workplace. Annica shares how she's transformed her life through running marathons, speaking on the TEDx stage, and leading multiple Technology companies. Listen and discover what it takes to embrace discomfort…

Discover how to balance a demanding career with personal passions. Giorgio Suighi, a successful entrepreneur and corporate leader at Mindshare, shares his strategies for making time for what you love.…

Discover how to bala…

Discover how to balance a demanding career with personal passions. Giorgio Suighi, a successful entrepreneur and corporate leader at Mindshare, shares his strategies for making time for what you love. From leveraging AI to cultivating personal discipline, Giorgio's insights offer practical tips for achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Tune in to learn how to design your life around your unique interests and find the energy for both your career and personal pursuits.linkedin.com/in/giorgiosuighi99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta an…

Tired of L&D initiatives (your own or your team's) falling flat?Join us as we chat with Pete Fullard, Founder & CEO of Upskill People, a company that has thrived in the learning space for…

Tired of L&D ini…

Tired of L&D initiatives (your own or your team's) falling flat?Join us as we chat with Pete Fullard, Founder & CEO of Upskill People, a company that has thrived in the learning space for nearly 30 years. Discover why measuring outcomes and building actionable plans are the keys to successful L&D.Pete shares his personal journey to becoming a CEO and offers practical advice for individuals and businesses looking to level up their learning and development strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and actionable tips!upskillpeople.comlinkedin.com/in/…

What does it take to lead with purpose?In this episode of 99 Humans, EJ Kim, Co-Founder & CEO of NNABI, shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to bootstrapping a wellness startup laser-f…

What does it take to…

What does it take to lead with purpose?In this episode of 99 Humans, EJ Kim, Co-Founder & CEO of NNABI, shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to bootstrapping a wellness startup laser-focused on perimenopause. Guided by her passion and purpose, EJ is forging her own path with what she calls a “portfolio career.” Her drive to change how women experience perimenopause—with support, Clarity, and community—makes this a must-listen for anyone looking to create meaningful impact.EJ dives into the unique challenges of perimenopause, how she’s transforming the conversation, an…

When life changes in an instant, how do you build resilience to see the positive?Cristina Nuti is a marketing executive at Dell, an IronMan finisher, Paralympic Triathlete, and a Marathoner. After bei…

When life changes in…

When life changes in an instant, how do you build resilience to see the positive?Cristina Nuti is a marketing executive at Dell, an IronMan finisher, Paralympic Triathlete, and a Marathoner. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of thirty-six, Cristina shares her inspiring journey to building a rich life, which includes being one of the first ever IronMan finishers with MS. She is an inspiration, with a life perspective centered on acceptance and hard work which fuels incredible achievements and makes her a powerful example of being so much more than a disease.Cristina'…

"Climb the ladder!" How do you foster the courage and self-awareness to get what you want out of your career, instead of what's obviously next?Jing Suk has held leadership roles in huge multinati…

"Climb the ladder!" …

"Climb the ladder!" How do you foster the courage and self-awareness to get what you want out of your career, instead of what's obviously next?Jing Suk has held leadership roles in huge multinational corporations and smaller companies, most recently CEO at Skyrocket Studios. Jing shares stories about overcoming career inertia with deliberate steps to "move the ladder to a different wall" instead of just climbing to the next rung.From Computer Science to Digital Marketing, big corporations to smaller and back again... Jing shares what it feels like to take risks and be intentional in pursu…

How do you foster creativity at the core of yourself and your company?Valerio Cometti is Founder and Creative Director at Valerio Cometti+V12 Design, the home of Deep Design Thinking. Product design i…

How do you foster cr…

How do you foster creativity at the core of yourself and your company?Valerio Cometti is Founder and Creative Director at Valerio Cometti+V12 Design, the home of Deep Design Thinking. Product design is such a creativity-forward business, and yet as founder of the studio Valerio shares how he has built a mix of skills (and people!) who make the company thrive.From the beginning where he studied Mechanical Engineering, Valerio was intentional in building a mixed skillset to help him pursue his childhood dream to run a design studio. With clients ranging from 6 to 160k employees, Valerio flexes a…

Why are you a people manager, and how do you react when the going gets tough?Ted Fernandez is the Global Head of Product Marketing at TikTok, with an illustrious career across Tech Companies in the so…

Why are you a people…

Why are you a people manager, and how do you react when the going gets tough?Ted Fernandez is the Global Head of Product Marketing at TikTok, with an illustrious career across Tech Companies in the social, video, and Education space. Ted shares a specific time when the perception of his team's work was not what he wanted it to be, and how he navigated the situation by customizing messages to all angles: personal, stakeholder and individual contributors.Ted is a powerhouse of authentic leadership, beloved for his effectiveness and adaptability building high performance teams. From tactical…