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88. How to Turn Micro Aggressions into Micro Expressions - Purpose Driven Leadership with Audrey Cavenecia

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to grow to be a purpose-driven leader and to hold yourself accountable in 2022? If so, tune today's episode is for you. Today we have ...

87. Behind the Scenes Bloopers: Professional Development Workshop Woes

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There you are, in a professional development workshop that uses improv comedy to train you on your power skills. You see the skilled improv profession...

86. The Number One Way to Network and Own Your Career with Andy Storch

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the type of person who shies away from networking? Do you think about networking internally with senior leadership so you can learn what they ...

85. Neuro Biology of Team Culture & Epigenetic Play-Circuit Coaching! With Awesome-Sauce Alchemist, Rajkumari Neogy

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders, are you... Looking for ways to build better team culture? Interested in the science behind it? Wondering how a positive AND negative work cu...

84. Not SHRM Approved: A Safe Online Community for HR Professionals to Say EXACTLY What They're Thinking with Jan Janerson

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, improve it! Fam and happy Wednesday! Today, we have an anonymous guest on, Jan Janerson, the avatar of Not SHRM Approved community, who ...

83. Power Skills for Leaders: Five Ways to Train Your Mind to Focus

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, improve it! Fam and happy Wednesday! Hope you enjoyed some well deserved time off and are enjoying the holiday season. The holidays tend...

82. Change Fatigue Framework: How to Battle & Mitigate Your Ever Changing Work Environment & Constant Uncertainty

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, improve it! Fam and happy Wednesday! The past two years have brought about changes in our day to day, and changes in the way we do work....

81. Make 2022 Your Most Successful Year: Vision Setting

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, improve it! Fam and happy Wednesday! This year is going by fast and we have a perfect episode for you on creating a great next year. Lis...

80. You CAN give feedback as a Leader, and it CANNOT be triggering with Kim Scott.

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with providing feedback to your team in this new hybrid world? Are you wondering how to ask for feedback for yourself, in a way tha...

Minisode #9: Using Improv in Your Virtual Holiday Party

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders, do you need a fun and unique idea for your virtual holiday party? How about a little HA-liday cheer? On today’s minisode, one of our improv...

79. Expand Your Network Using LinkedIn. Three Must Have's to Create Content that Connects with Leah Neaderthal

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, improve it! Fam and Happy Wednesday! How have you been using LinkedIn lately? If you’re trying to figure out how to connect successful...

78. Five Hacks to Have Highly Engaged Zoom Meetings

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! Let’s take a minute to reflect and take a quick assessment on how you’re currently showing up for your team: Are...

77. The Great Resignation or The Great Re-engagement? How to Make Sure ALL of Your Employees Feel SEEN, HEARD, and VALUED with Cassandra Rose

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, Improve it! Fam! How can you reconnect with the people in your organization? How can you not only make their lives more meaningful, b...

Minisode #8: Using Improv to Drive Creativity

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Need help spurring innovation, seeing things with a new set of eyes, or looking at the way you work differently? Then we’ve got a quick show for you...

76. F Words at Work – The F Words Human Resources Should Want to Hear

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Improve it! Fam. Today’s episode includes the good type of F-bombs (and we’re not talking swear words!). What does that mean? Our ho...

75. The #1 Thing You Must Do as a Human Resources Professional or HR Leader in 2021

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam. On today’s episode you’ll hear from Career Coach, Podcast Host, and HR enthusiast, Ricklyn Woods, to talk about ...

74. Help! My Organization Feels Divisive! Navigating Trying Times as a Leader with Vivian Blade

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Improve it! Fam. On today’s episode you’ll hear from one of Engagedly's top 100 Global HR influencers of 2021, Vivian Blade who’s ...

MINISODE #7: Using Improv to Team Build

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Improve it! fam, are you looking for a tangible team building exercise that can help your team show up for each other in a more meaningful way? We’v...

73. Burnout Battle Plan for Talent Development Leaders with Erin Coupe

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Improve it! Fam. We have some questions for you to ponder: How do you work? What is it that makes you tick? What is it that sets you off...

72. Why You Should Still Have Candid Conversations In A Virtual World

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! Thanks for tuning back in for another packed episode. How do you feel when someone gives you feedback? Are you still...

71. Hybrid Work Series: Virtual vs. In Person Work Culture: The Great Debate with Matthew Confer

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! It’s the final episode of our hybrid work series, and lucky for you, you get to hear from special guest, Matthew C...

70. Hybrid Work Series: Three Secrets to Self Care for Leaders of Hybrid Teams

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! We’re back with a series you don’t want to miss. Erin, your hybrid hype woman, is sharing four weeks of awesome ...

69. Hybrid Work Series: In the Office or Work from Home? Why Giving Employees Autonomy Works Best with Kim Magnus

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! Our series is back and with a very special guest, Kim Magnus. As you enter the new and improved world of hybrid work...

68. Hybrid Work Series: Engaging and Cultivating Company Culture in this New Hybrid World

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! We’re here with a series you don’t want to miss. Erin, your hybrid hype woman, is excited to share four weeks of...

67. Your Permission Slip To Break the Mold of Old School Leadership with Madison Butler

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of week, improve it! Fam! New episode Wednesday with inspirational guest, Madison Butler! Authenticity is at the root of this episode...

66. Two Easy & Unique Icebreakers for your Next Corporate Team Meeting

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! We’re back with an exciting episode for you. Erin reveals that she truly is an improv rap goddess on top of all he...

65. What is Improv and How it Can Transform Your Company Morale

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! Thanks for tuning back in. We are so excited to give you today's episode all about improvisation and how it can impr...

64. From Failed It! to improve it! Over 26,000 Happy Participants and Counting

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam, we’re changing up our name! We’re thrilled to share we’ve rebranded our beloved podcast to The improve it! Podcast. So, improve ...

63. A Failed It! Review: Fails in Racial Injustice, Empathy, Authenticity and Creating Safe Spaces

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam, you’re in for a special treat. In today’s episode, we’re sharing some of the highlights of our greatest moments we’ve had on t...

MINISODE #6: How to Fast Track Yourself for Career Growth with Rachel Oliveros

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam – Are you trying to grow swiftly in your career? On today’s minisode, our Podcast Manager, Rachel Oliveros, is back again to talk t...

62. Leading with Conviction with Amena Karim

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“So my goal is, my parents have always taught me, that whatever you want for yourself and your family, you need to also want the same for your frien...

61. How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Leaders

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We compare the worst of ourselves to the best of others. We are so much tougher on ourselves than we are on our friends." - Erin Diehl   Failed it...

MINISODE #5: How to Create a Safe Space for your Team Using “Yes, And” - with Rosie Moan

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam – Have you heard of Yes, And? On today’s minisode, our improve it! Lead Facilitator-  Rosie Moan, is here to talk to us about the ...

60. Overcoming Social Anxiety and Allowing Soft Skills to Be Your Super Power with Mark Metry

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Instead of spending time trying to find yourself, you should use that time to create yourself.”  - Mark Metry Failed it! Fam, we'd like to intro...

59. How to Ask for What You Want - TODAY

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Seeing is believing y’all. So you have to see what it is you want in order to believe it.”  - Erin Diehl Failed it! Fam, you were absolutely m...

58. LGBTQIA Communities at Work: Why Creating a Safe Space Matters with Betsy McCann

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“It’s one of those moments where it was like, we did very little, but also like that’s the impact you have is that you make a space for someone ...

MINISODE #4: How to Create Connection with Your Team through Laughter with E.J. Cameron

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam – Why so serious? On today’s minisode, our very own improve it! Facilitator, E.J. Cameron, is here to talk to us about why creating...

57. Imperfections in Perseverance: How to Never Give Up with Casting Director, Lisa Stokes

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Failure is not for the weak at heart. It's not, you have to own your failures in persevere through it because they allow you to grow.” - Lisa Sto...

56. The Gifts of Going Blind with Chad Foster: International Motivational Speaker

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“I wasn't responsible for my blindness, but I had to be accountable for my life and its outcomes. It's my life. I have to own it. It's your life. Yo...

55. 5 Tips on How to Lead Remote or Hybrid Teams

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Celebrating is so good for the soul. Celebrating the fails reminds everyone that they're human, that they're trying, and that they can come up with...

MINISODE #3: How to Own Your Confidence at Work

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam – Are you confident in your career? On today’s minisode, our improve it! Director of Talent, Cristy Mercier, is here to talk to us ...

54. Climb Your Own Everest with Sara Safari: Advocate, Adventurer and TedX Speaker

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Start right now. Don't wait for anything to happen. Don't wait for the next car, the next house, the next relationship. Don't wait for something el...

53. MOM AF: Real Talk with Christine Michel Carter - The #1 Global Voice for Working Moms

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Matrescence is a very big deal and it changes you forever, personally and professionally, so any support that I can give to those women, I want to ...

MINISODE #2: Feeling Defeated as a Leader?

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam – Are you currently feeling defeated as a leader? You’re in luck, because on today’s minisode we have our improve it! Lead Facili...

52. What "Soft Skills" Parenting in A Pandemic Adds to Your Resume

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“The fact we wear so many hats and still manage to get so many things accomplished should allow anyone to feel more confident about themselves.” -...

51. Leaders, It's Time to Talk About Infertility: with Dr. Angie Beltsos of Vios Fertility

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We have an opportunity on social media to empower and educate and to really just kind of loosen it up a little bit so people can hear some of the o...

MINISODE #1: How to Throw a “Failure Party”

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failed it! Fam – Have you ever thrown your team a failure party? What is a failure party? Why should you throw one? Welcome to our first of many min...

50. Improvising through Adversity with Dionna Griffin

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We have to embrace all of who we are, the mistakes, the good part, the bad part. I mean, it is who we are. I think there's some valuable lesson. Th...

49. Failures in Fertility: Why Sharing Our Stories Matter

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  “We all carry the weight of overwhelmed differently, friend. You are not failing. You will persevere.” - Erin Diehl Today, we’re getting pers...

48. How to Show Up Virtually with Kathryn Janicek - Media and Digital Presence Expert

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We go through our professional lives and we don't know what people are carrying with them each day.” - Kathryn Janicek Failed it! Fam, do you get...

47. Your Budget = Moral Document. Lessons in DEI with Aubrey Blanche

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Our brains only work best when we're cared for all around” - Aubrey Blanche   Failed it! Fam, we’re excited to introduce to you Aubrey Blanche...

46. Why Professional Development Matters

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Remember that when they [your employees] feel heard, productivity rises and when productivity rises, not only does the organization, but so does th...

45. Redefining Failure with Myles Berrio

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“So just be self aware if you love what you're doing within a corporate setting and figure out how you can be the best that you can be in serve in t...

44. Why You Should Invest in Women Leaders

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Because of the women who have come before us, we have the power to lead and lead with conviction. We have the power to invest and hire women becaus...

43. How Authenticity Can Lead to Success with Ravyn Miller, Senior Marketing Director at Medtronic

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Success does not come without hardship.” - Ravyn Miller   Where are you in your career journey? Does imposter syndrome stop you from being your ...

42. Exercising Empathy and Embracing Who You Are with Rich Robles, Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Novant Health

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“The biggest lessons came from those moments when I failed.” - Rich Robles   Do you think about how you make other people feel? What if you were ...

41. How to Kick Anxiety to the Curb

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Anxiety sucks period. And it’s sometimes an invisible disease because no one can see the thoughts in our mind. We can. We control what we put in,...

40. Team Wait vs. Team Create: How to Show Up in 2021 with Erin King

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“If you're feeling frustrated or stuck or feel like you keep hitting walls on your projects, your initiatives, your ventures, you're always just tha...

39. How to Build and Own Your Personal Brand with Maegan Lujan

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“There is not one expert in this world or that has ever walked this world who has not failed in the process of becoming that expert. Speed date the ...

38. Steal Our Vision Setting Techniques for 2021- Part 3

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We can control two things: our own attitudes and own efforts.” - Erin Diehl failed it! Fam – we are so happy you’re back for the final part o...

37. Built from Scratch: Brad Karsh’s Failed It! Journey

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Realize and recognize that no one knows what you're going to say, people are pulling for you, and that thing that you're feeling is adrenaline, not...

36. Steal Our Vision Setting Techniques for 2021- Part 2

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“By making “I AM” statements as part of your daily habit – you will become the person you want to be. ” - Erin Diehl Happy New Year, failed ...

35. Even though it’s 2020 - You Can Still Knock it Out of the Park: Failing It! with Lauren Fritts, VP of Marketing at The Chicago Cubs

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“2020 was the year the world slowed down and looked in the mirror.” - Lauren Fritts Are you a leader who has had to juggle the curve balls of the ...

34. Steal Our Vision Setting Techniques for 2021

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“You are your biggest cheerleader in the scene of 2021– and after we are done casting visions you are going to get a standing ovation from that’...

33. How TikTok Star, Samantha Ramsdell, Became the Top 5 Internet Comedians to Follow in 2020

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“TikTok and the shutdown was one of the better things that happened for my career, funny enough.” - Samantha Ramsdell   Happy Wednesday, failed i...

32. Secrets on Selling with Heart, Not Hustle - with Natasha Hemmingway

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Sales is not about hustling people, it's actually about the heart behind it.” - Natasha Hemmingway Hey failed it! Fam. Are you in sales? Are you ...

31. My Failure Feast – Giving Thanks to the Year 2020

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“We all have things on our plate. How we look at that food and how we allow it to nourish us is completely up to us. If you feel those fails start t...

30. How to Create a Culture of Belonging with Kathy Goss - Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Recruitment at ServiceNow

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“I found the power of separating belonging and inclusion. Inclusion is about the processes and belonging is more of an emotional feeling that everyb...

29. “Celebrate the Suck” with Angie Lee

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“You have to find joy in this journey. You have to be able to laugh off your mistakes. ” - Angie Lee   Have you ever wondered what it would take ...

28. How Presenting to a Former President Helped Overcome a Fear of Public Speaking

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m watching your life change before my eyes. We just knew your life was changing and YOU were changing as a person. Literally nothing could be s...

27. Real Talk: Social Media with Nicole Emerick, Director of Social Media Excellence @ Allstate

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Any time something really great happens in my career, it's usually because something failed and went off the rails first.” - Nicole Emerick In th...

26. Failing Up with Viral Star DJ Pryor

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“If it looks like it might fail, I'm probably clinging to it because I know that that's usually the area I find my success.” - DJ Pryor Failed it!...

25. How You Can Stay Motivated Through COVID-19

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“We are in this new normal for awhile, so it is up to us to stay motivated, so that we can motivate our teams. We are really in this together.” - ...

24. How to Find Your Voice in Corporate America with Asfa Malik, VP of Learning and Development at Addison Group

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Never stop learning. When you join corporate America, learning never stops especially when you're in your early career.” - Asfa Malik Who do you ...

23. Why I Moved to My Dream Location (and Why You Should Too!)

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“My mission is to use this platform and the improve it! platform to shed light, positivity and levity during these tough times. I want you to know t...

22. Sales, Fails and other Tales with O'Brien McMahon

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“I want to get as far down my path as I possibly can in life and I want to help other people get as far down their path as they possibly can.” - O...

21. When Life’s Record Gets Scratched: How to Keep Dancing with DJ Amani Roberts

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“DJs are kind of essential workers. Music is helping people get through this quarantine in so many ways that have not been talked about.” - Amani ...

20. Quit Fearing Failure: Five Tips on How to Start Your Own Business

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Your “side hustle” or “dream” should fire you up, and make you want to commit to yourself. Where attention goes, energy flows. With this co...

19. Exercise that Growth Muscle. Failing It! with David Gardner, Founder of ColorJar

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“The only time it’s game over is when you run out of options.” - David Gardner, ColorJar In this episode, host Erin Diehl chats with The Big Jum...

18. How to Rattle the Cage of Mediocrity with Your Courage and Fear Failure Less with Judi Holler

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Erin Diehl chats with author, entrepreneur and fear boss leader, Judi Holler. Judi’s mission is to help people live braver liv...

17. “Baby Zoomers:" 5 Tips on How to Create Collaboration in Today’s Virtual World

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“It’s time my failed it! fam to get those “PITS UP.” In a world where we can easily allow ourselves to get down in the dumps, it’s also easy...

16. Your Mental Health Matters: Lessons in Mindfulness with Ashley Beaudin of Imperfect Boss

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“My real encouragement would be just to simply start practicing checking in with yourself.” -Ashley Beaudin, The Imperfect Boss In this episode, h...

15. My Failed It! Resume (and why you should create one too!)

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“I want you to look at the opportunities that once felt like failures, and like Beyonce, I want you to see those lemons as lemonade...because withou...

14. Your Priorities Take Precedence: Lessons in Failure with Rosanna Canonigo - Global TV and Digital Distribution Executive at EntertainmentOne

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Don't lose sight of the priorities; you can't control everything. You just can't.” -Rosanna Canonigo On this episode, host Erin Diehl chats with ...

13. The Roller Coaster that is 2020: 3 Tips on How to Stay Mindful Through All of the Ups and Downs

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Whatever your feelings, I do know one thing for sure – we have to stay mindful in this madness. That is a must. If we don’t take care of oursel...

12. Channeling Your Inner Beyonce - How Maysoon Zayid Made Her Own Lemonade

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"I very quickly realized that people that looked like me were not on TV. I didn't see disabled people who were visibly disabled. And if I did see a di...

11. Crucial Conversations about Racial Injustice in Corporate America: J’ai Brown, Human Resources Director at HUB International

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“It starts with reflection, seeking to understand, so listening, and then engaging in conversations understanding that you may not have the perfect ...

10. No More Morning #Fails - 5 Tips On How to Rock your AM’S!

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“You cannot fill someone else’s teacup unless your tea kettle is full.”  - Erin Diehl Not a morning person? Can you not even open your eyes wit...

9. Pivot Isn’t a Bad Word with Brad Chandler, VP of Business Strategy & Development at The Hollis Co

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Nothing is permanent; everything is temporary; everything is changing. Just hang on because as long as you’re breathing, you will be okay.”  -...

8. How to Lead with Empathy - A Guide to Allyship at Work with Kelly Fair

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“The rule of thumb is you don’t have to not approach, and you don’t have to not say anything. I think you just have to think about being empathe...

7. Three Secrets to Getting It All Done – and Turning Failing It! Into Nailing It!

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“You know the peeps who seem to have it all together? You, too, can have it all with the help of some friends.” - Erin Diehl     Each week, your...

6. Stand Up to Failure with Comedian Josh Johnson

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“I think that if you’re able to be flexible, you open yourself up to all possibilities of getting to the place that you eventually want to be.” ...

5. How Celebrating Your #FAILS Can Change Your Life

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Instead of thinking of your failures as #fails – why not think of them as gifts? What did you learn from the experience? What could you gain?” ...

4. The Fortune Favors the Bold - Lessons in Failure with Kyle Stapleton of WarnerMedia Studios.

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“You gotta get through the discomfort of ‘this doesn’t look like something I have experienced and am comfortable with,’ but it’s going to pu...

3. Failing Forward: How to Lead A Remote Workforce During Covid-19

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Change is inevitable. It’s how we grow as human beings, it’s how we motivate teams, it’s how organizations are built, why my company exists a...

2. SkillPop’s Pandemic Pivot with Haley Bohon

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“It felt like I am just completely back to the beginning in both a terrifying and exhilarating way.” - Haley Bohon, Founder and CEO of Skillpop We...

1. Three Things I Learned As A Leader During COVID-19

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“You can turn this time of uncertainty into a time where one thing is certain: You are a leader and you are unstoppable.” - Erin Diehl The world h...