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Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyIs Your Power Silencing Others?You can’t build a high-performing team if people don’t feel safe to show up fully.When people hide parts of themselves at work, you lose trust, creativity, and performance. But most leaders don’t realize it’s happening, or how they may be contributing to it.In this episode of Let’s Talk, People, Emily talks with Owen Rogers, founding partner of IDEO, the company that pioneered Human Centered-Design, and executive coach. They discuss how to lead in ways that create safety, trust, and ownership, especially to allow those who’ve been historically marginalized...2025-06-2428 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyGiving Feedback That Builds, Not BreaksGiving feedback can be hard. Avoiding it makes things even harder. It’s time to do the hard thing and have that feedback conversation. In this episode of Let’s Talk, People, Emily sits down with Wanda Shoer, Chief Learning Officer at Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical and healthcare company, to talk about one of the most important, and most avoided, leadership responsibilities: giving feedback.They unpack how to give feedback that’s clear, timely, and grounded in growth not fear. From focusing on observable behaviors (not assumptions) to reinforcing belief in a person’s ability to improv...2025-06-1040 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyCommunicate Like an Emmy-Winning JournalistCommunication isn’t a soft skill—it’s a crucial leadership skill.In this episode of Let’s Talk, People, Emmy-winning journalist turned executive communications coach, Jane Hanson, joins Emily to unpack what it really takes to communicate with clarity, presence, and influence in today’s distracted, high-stakes world.They dig into what “executive presence” actually means (and what it doesn’t), why being present is one of the most underrated leadership tools, and how to use storytelling to drive buy-in.From navigating virtual meetings to inspiring confidence under pressure, Jane offers tactical advice, powerful...2025-05-2745 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyLeading Teams in Divisive TimesLeadership in this moment of divisiveness means making space for complexity—without getting lost in it.In this episode, Emily is joined by Vince Marigna, CEO of Breakthrough Collaborative, to explore how leaders can navigate uncertainty, hold space for difference, and guide teams through today’s increasingly divisive environment.Together, they dig into what it really means to lead during destabilizing times—when institutional change is constant, political opinions are charged, and team members are carrying vastly different lived experiences into work. Vince shares practical tools like guiding principles, practicing responsible transparency, and the art of lis...2025-05-1344 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyDesigning Your Way Out of Team ChallengesHuman-centered design isn’t just for product teams. It’s a tool every leader should have in their back pocket.In this episode, Emily is joined by Iris McQuillan-Grace—actor-turned-educator-turned-global head of employee experience—to explore how leaders at every level can use human-centered design to unlock better ways of working.Iris shares how design thinking principles like empathy mapping, design sprints, and employee personas can help managers resolve challenges and reimagine team cultures—this is not about waiting on a full-scale transformation.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the middle—between your team’s ne...2025-04-2942 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyDon’t You Know That You’re Toxic?Leadership today is like an extreme sport, requiring stamina, adaptability, and emotional resilience. Diane Gherson, former Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM, Harvard professor, and current advisor to CEOs and CHROs, joins Let’s Talk, People to break down the realities of toxic leadership—and how organizations can define it, detect it, and dismantle it.This episode goes beyond the buzzword. Diane and Emily unpack what “toxic” really means, why ambiguity does more harm than good, and how managers at every level can foster healthier, more sustainable team cultures. From the psychology of burnout to the risks of unche...2025-04-1544 min
Becoming SpiritualExploring Meditation: How to Create a Practice That Works for Real Life with Emily Frieze-KemenyIn this episode, I sit down with my good friend Emily Frieze-Kemeny, for an honest, myth-busting conversation about meditation. We explore what meditation really is, why it matters, and how to make it work in real life—even with a busy schedule, noisy household, or racing mind.
Emily shares her personal journey with meditation, including her experience with transcendental meditation. We talk about the science-backed benefits, why it’s more accessible than you might think, and how meditation can be a practical, powerful tool for grounding, healing, and tuning in.
Whether you’ve never meditated before...2025-04-111h 13
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyAccelerated promotions AND complete flexibility?!Leading today is like managing Russian nesting dolls—layer upon layer of complexity, from geopolitical shifts to workplace expectations. Mel Steinbach, Chief Business Officer and Chief People Officer at MasterClass, joins Let’s Talk, People to unpack how leaders can navigate the paradoxes of modern leadership.In this engaging and refreshing episode, Mel and Emily candidly explore how leaders can redefine power, set clear expectations, and build a culture where both performance and wellbeing thrive. If you’ve ever felt caught between supporting employee growth and managing burnout, this conversation will challenge you to rethink our cur...2025-04-0140 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyThe Answer is Kindness and MathWhat if the key to transforming businesses and leadership isn’t just strategy, but kindness—paired with math? In this powerful conversation, James Rhee—Harvard-trained lawyer, private equity investor, former CEO of Ashley Stewart, Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship at Howard University, and author of Red Helicopter—shares how he led a remarkable business turnaround by prioritizing relationships, trust, the right measures, and systemic thinking, proving that profitability and humanity are inherently one.James challenges outdated business norms, from traditional accounting to leadership styles that overlook the emotional realities of work. He makes a compelling case that the leaders...2025-03-1841 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyLeading Engagement in Times of ChangeHow do you keep your team engaged when everything around them is changing? We know we are accountable for engagement—but what happens when your organization is in flux, and uncertainty is the norm? Should leaders give themselves a pass, or is there a way to keep employees motivated even in the midst of disruption and uncertainty?In this episode of Let’s Talk, People, I sit down with Marta Callao Molina, Citibank HR executive and former global head of Talent and Leadership Development at IBM, to unpack the realities of leading through change. Marta shares the hard...2025-02-2538 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyThe Fears Your Employees Won’t Tell YouFear is a constant force in our work lives—whether it’s fear of failure, job insecurity, or financial anxiety, these worries shape how we show up and perform. In this episode, I sit down with Farnoosh Torabi, one of America’s leading personal finance experts, host of the Webby winning podcast, So Money, and four-time author, to explore our role as leaders in helping people deal with their fears… or not. how managers can help employees navigate fears while still driving success.Farnoosh will shift your relationship with fear from something negative we try to avoid to a sou...2025-02-1152 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyOnboarding Secrets from a CFOOnboarding – Get them a laptop, take them to lunch, and wish them luck? Or could it be the pivot movement that sets the course for someone’s success? In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Kinloch, CFO of Weights & Biases, to break down why onboarding is a critical factor in team success, speed to productivity, and long-term engagement.With experience spanning Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Cameron shares how great onboarding goes beyond checklists—it’s about setting the right conditions for alignment, authenticity, and high performance from day one. Together, we outline practical, high-impa...2025-02-0444 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyReclaiming Agency Amidst the Climate CrisisAs extreme weather events continue to happen all around us, what responsibility do we have as managers and leaders in caring for our employees while needing to drive performance? What can we do as managers in organizations to take action and support climate change initiatives? These are just a few of the big questions we tackle in this episode with Josh Dorfman, a serial climate entrepreneur, Co-founder of Plantd, and CEO of Supercool, who shares stories of resilience, innovation, and hope from the frontlines of climate solutions. Together, we unpack how leaders can foster a se...2025-01-2848 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyDrive Higher Team PerformanceLeaders often feel like they have set a clear strategy and vision, yet often their team’s performance falls short of their expectations. In this episode, Emily will walk you through a robust exercise that you can use with your team to help you achieve higher performance on strategic goals. The exercise begins with a reflective “look back” to refuel your team members, an energizing “look ahead”, followed by an execution model called The SAIL Framework, a tool Emily has developed and tested across a vast array of organizational settings and teams. Access the complimentary exercise at a...2025-01-1421 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyIs Your Team Covering Up Who They Really Are?Have you ever struggled with how to coach someone on “fitting in” at work? You might even struggle with the idea of having to fit in. Is it equitable and inclusive? Fitting in and adapting to the culture at work is emotionally charged and complicated…which is why we wanted to unpack it on this episode of Let’s Talk, People. In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Trujillo, the Vice President of Operational Excellence for Global Supply Chain at Stanley Black & Decker and the former global head of Leadership and Learning at IBM, to discuss the concept...2024-11-1951 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyIs Your Team Covering Up Who They Really Are?Have you ever struggled with how to coach someone on “fitting in” at work? You might even struggle with the idea of having to fit in. Is it equitable and inclusive? Fitting in and adapting to the culture at work is emotionally charged and complicated…which is why we wanted to unpack it on this episode of Let’s Talk, People. In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Trujillo, the Vice President of Operational Excellence for Global Supply Chain at Stanley Black & Decker and the former global head of Leadership and Learning at IBM, to discuss the concept...2024-11-1851 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyHow to Stop Overworking Our TeamsMany of us, as leaders, learned that strong performance looked like more. Whether it was more long hours, more deliverables, more effort, more intensity, we did it to succeed. But what if we’ve had it all wrong? What if over-efforting is exactly why we are not getting to the business results we are pushing for? In this episode, we'll look at how constant hustle might be harming productivity—and how we can pivot to operate in a more productive and healthier way. Timestamps:[00:01:11] – The Struggle of Hustle Culture[00:04:22] – Why Do We Keep Pushin...2024-10-0815 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyManaging Difficult PeopleIf you've ever experienced managing someone difficult at work, it can be really exhausting, confusing, and emotionally charged. It can leave you questioning whether you did something wrong and baffled at how it went so sideways. You're not alone. We’ve been there, struggled, and learned, hence the purpose of this episode... In this episode of Let’s Talk, People, I sit down with clinical psychologist, Dr. Emily Haseltine, as we explore effective ways to navigate difficult interpersonal dynamics at work. You’ll leave the conversation with practical tips like: Setting clear expectations for the workAcknowledging the feel...2024-09-2440 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyAre You a Momentum Giver?Do you find yourself frustrated with your organization's performance? Not getting the results you had expected? Yeah, we all struggle with this. The question is what part is them and what part of the equation is us? In every relationship, we exchange momentum—just like a tennis rally. As leaders, the way we manage this exchange with our teams can significantly impact their performance. If you're not seeing the results you want from your team, it might be time to reflect on the role you're playing in that dynamic. In this episode, we will gain an u...2024-09-1012 min
The Caravan of PainGet Off - Butcher's BillBUTCHER’S BILLRoger Teague was 42 when he died of AIDS in 1990.Emily Remler was 32 when she died of heart failure in 1990.Jay Murphy was 43 when he died of a heroin overdose in 1998.Eva Kemeny Rausing was 48 when she died of a cocaine overdose in 2012. 2024-09-0500 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyFormer Ferragamo SVP HR Shares Lessons on Leadership and LegacyIf you are anything like me, my soul needs more stories that show the world that leading with kindness, humility, and respect is the answer. On this episode, Amy Zuckerman, the former SVP of Human Resources, Americas for FERRAGAMO shares the untold story of the iconic brand's success. It will challenge your perspective on what it takes to lead and give you tangible actions you can take to activate your organization's greatest potential.In this episode, we will talk:The importance of matching people’s strengths and passions to the work, which translates to in...2024-06-1137 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenySuccession - Why We've Been Missing the MarkAny fans of the show Succession? Nice! This episode has literally nothing to do with it.In this episode of “Let’s Talk, People”, we are going to nerd out hard on Succession Planning, why it is essential and essentially flawed.After running succession planning for global organizations and helping our clients address succession gaps, it was time for us to have some straight talk about how to make succession planning reliable, impactful, and equitable.In this episode, we will talk:Succession data and insights- what info you really need and how to inc...2024-05-2816 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyHow Do We Scale Culture?Not all of us take the same path to leadership, and that is a beautiful thing. On Let’s Talk, People, we believe in introducing you to new role model leaders, the people who help us see ourselves. In this episode, you will get to know Lee Harrison, Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Joe Coffee Company. If you are a New Yorker you know Joe Coffee, and if you don’t, you likely know the restaurateur, Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality Group, whose backing of Joe Coffee speaks for itself. In this episode, we will follow Lee’s...2024-05-1446 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyHow to Retain Your Best PeopleWe all fear losing our best people, and rightly so. Top performers, especially strong leaders, drive a disproportionate degree of success within organizations.CNBC reported that over 60% of employees consider leaving their jobs at any given time, and the percentage is significantly higher for Gen Z and Millennials. With continued downsizings and restructurings, fears around job stability are heightened, causing our best people to take that call.Instead of declaring defeat, complaining about the newer generations to the workforce, or throwing around retention money, let's make a plan!In this episode, Heather Dolan...2024-04-3029 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyThe Power of Team FeedbackThere is no better learning than real practical applications. In this episode, our leadership team at AROSE Group role model in real time giving group feedback. We know giving feedback makes us uncomfortable in all realms of our lives, and you might be thinking, “Why in the world would I want to participate in group feedback?” As you will see from our recorded group feedback session, when done right, it is anything but scary and uncomfortable. It is uplifting, supportive, and amplifies performance. That’s why we call this exercise the Amplifier Effect because w...2024-04-1625 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyCan AI bring us closer together?Just when we thought that AI would disintermediate us at work, we’ve found that AI might have a way to bring us closer together. In this episode, the co-founder of The Real Human Project and serial entrepreneur, Noah Godfrey, shares his latest venture, an AI tool that interviews participants to help share their human stories in a podcast episode format. We will discuss how AI can give us what we have been longing for at work- the space to really understand each other, what has shaped us, and what makes us tick so we can improve eng...2024-04-0229 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyInclusion · Belonging · Teaming - We have so much to learn!Yes, the bar has been raised at work when it comes to inclusion, belonging, and team performance. Leaders are expected to know how to navigate interpersonal dynamics, build inclusive teams, be authentic, yet not say the wrong thing. And that is a good thing! However, if you are anything like us, you are likely going to make a mistake or two or even worse let fear keep you from trying. So it’s time we choose to get comfortable being uncomfortable together.In this episode we will unpack what it takes to lead when the stakes and em...2024-03-1948 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyBridging Business and Humanity - A Fresh Perspective | EP 1Join Emily, the vibrant and multilayered host of this podcast, in our premier episode as she explores transformative leadership and culture change. Guiding CEOs, HR leaders, and anyone in search of growth, Emily reshapes how we look at business. Drawing upon personal experiences, she emphasizes a balanced blend of compassion with results and productivity with humanity. Whether you're a senior HR professional, visionary CEO, or an aspiring leader, this episode offers enriching discussions that reach beyond work lives and resonate with anyone keen on keystones of leadership and culture. Tune in and embark on an empowering journey with Emily2023-11-1410 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyRedefining Leadership - Unraveling Today’s Challenges in Guiding OthersDo you have what it takes to be a leader? In this candid episode of 'Let’s Talk People,' Emily tests the waters of what it truly means to lead in ever-evolving circumstances. She poses a compelling question: Do we genuinely have what it takes to lead today? Reflecting on her experiences, she dissects how most of us stumbled into leadership roles and navigate through the complex equation of responsibility and talent. Emily brings to light intriguing data suggesting only 10% of us are naturally born with leadership traits, inviting us to reassess how we measure our success. Join Em...2023-11-1426 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyHow Our Journey Shapes Us - Emily's StoryJoin us on this episode where Emily, with remarkable transparency, delves into her intriguing career journey. She discusses how her life shifted from eyeing a law career to falling into HR at Morgan Stanley, eventually becoming a trusted advisor to high-level executives on Wall Street. Emily lets you in on her unique, deep-rooted fascination for helping people navigate their lives, which led her on a path of developing comprehensive people strategies. Tune in for an insightful look into Emily's dedication to her craft and grasp practical nuggets from her wealth of experience. Access the episode t...2023-11-1424 min
Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-KemenyWelcome to Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-Kemeny!Welcome to Let's Talk, People! – more than a podcast; a movement. This is where leaders and change-makers gather to co-create a new way to lead that bridges humanity and profitability. I’m your host Emily Frieze-Kemeny. I am a leadership amplifier. a person who absolutely loves to amplify leaders so they can amplify everyone and everything they touchInformed by a couple decades of work as a head of talent and leadership development at Morgan Stanley, IBM, Avon, and Scholastic, and now as the founder and CEO of the leadership and organizational change firm, AROSE Group...2023-10-2601 min
Nonprofit Lowdown#209 - Surviving To Thriving As A Leader with Emily Frieze-KemenyFor all my peeps in the nonprofit world, leadership in the last few years has been...a lot.
Between the pandemic, national racial reckoning, economic turbulence, remote working, and staff feelings, it ain't easy out here in these streets.
Join me and organizational consultant and healer Emily Frieze-Kemeny to talk about how we progress without losing our minds and our well-being. We discuss the challenges of leading in the last couple of years, how to draw healthy boundaries with our teams, and simple strategies to ground yourselves.
This interview 🎙 is like a therapy sess...2022-10-3139 min
Science of Reading: The PodcastS4-06: Educator voices: Personal journeys through the Science of ReadingIn this episode, Susan Lambert joins elementary educator Lindsay Kemeny for a conversation about her journey of discovery with the Science of Reading. A current second grade teacher with ten years of experience in elementary education, Lindsay Kemeny has been published in the Reading League Journal and spoken alongside literacy experts like Emily Hanford. In this episode, Lindsay discusses how she processed her shock and guilt at realizing she’d never been taught how to properly teach reading. She also discusses the journey she took as a mother and an educator when her son was diagnosed with se...2021-09-2236 min
Potenzialforscher PodcastWas Glück, Gesundheit und Sex mit deiner Bestimmung zu tun habenSpannendes aus der Welt der Forschung zum Thema Bestimmung.
Wie wäre es, wenn es ein Mittel gäbe, mit dem du glücklicher, gesünder und auch noch länger leben würdest? So eine kleine bunte Pille. Würdest du sie nehmen? In dieser Podcastfolge nehme ich dich mit in die Welt der Forschung rund um das Thema Bestimmung. Du erfährst, ob und wie es dein Leben beeinflusst, wenn du deine Lebensaufgabe kennst oder eben nicht. Du wirst staunen, welche aussergewöhnlichen Ergebnisse die Forschung in den letzten Jahren dazu gefunden hat.
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