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Workday Playdate287: Breaking the Silence: A Male Perspective on Infertility & Leadership John Diehl is the head of talent development, a results-oriented HR professional, and Erin’s life partner. John joins the Workday Playdate to share his perspective on infertility, what it means to let go of a “fix it” mentality, and why having a core support group is instrumental to processing life events. Inside This Episode: Why men may feel pressure to take on a supportive role without knowing how when it comes to infertility/IVF The emotional toll infertility can take on mental health and work performance How leaders can create safe spaces for conver...2025-04-2343 min
Workday Playdate244: What Leadership Lessons Can You Learn from Parenting a Strong-Willed Child? A Conversation with My DadWhat does planning your week around a McDonald’s lunch date with your daughter have to do with top leadership qualities? More than you think. And Erin’s dad, Fred Holbrook, is here to tell the tale. Fred worked in accounting, operations management, and owned his own appliance services business. He’s now retired—but does consulting on the side—and loves being a grandpa. Erin and Fred discuss: How being the parent of a strong-willed child (Erin, lol) helped him become a better leader How to balance being a leader and a parent W...2024-06-2638 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersI See You! with Erin Diehl — A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team Through Radical EmpathyErin Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Keynote Speaker. She created improve it!: a unique professional development company that uses improvisational comedy and experiential learning to sharpen leaders and teams so they can thrive in ever-changing environments, and do it with a whole lot of laughs along the way. Having spoken on global stages with companies, including Amazon, LinkedIn, McKesson, and the Obama Foundation, Erin has an energy and message to share with the world that creates lasting ripple effects for change. Her book, I See You! A...2024-05-2744 min
Workday Playdate235: Four Years In: What’s Next for the improve it! Podcast, and How Can We Continue to Improve and Inspire You?Picture this: Erin sitting on a porch with a chicken on a laptop in the heat of the pandemic, asking herself how she was going to start a podcast. Yup, that’s the improve it! Podcast’s origin story and Erin is here today to tell you the tale. In today’s episode, Erin shares the logistics behind starting a podcast, the mistakes that she made so you don’t have to, and a step-by-step guide to how one episode of the improve it! Podcast gets made from start to finish. Erin also explains...2024-04-2428 min
Workday Playdate232: Are You Missing Out on Team Building Opportunities? Discover the Power of a Leadership Book ClubYes, you know what book clubs are. You’ve seen them in action, been a part of them, maybe even organized them on your own. But what if we told you that a book club was how improve it! began? In today’s episode, Erin tells the story of the book club she joined early in her career and how the first book they read changed her life and helped her build improve it! from the ground up. Erin also shares her 7-step method for creating your own book club and details on how to join...2024-04-0319 min
Workday Playdate231: Ready to Negotiate Like a Pro in High-Stake Conversations? Tune in with FBI Insider Chris VossChris Voss worked as a Supervisory Special Agent for the FBI, specializing in negotiation. Now Chris is the World's #1 Negotiation Coach, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author of Never Split The Difference, and CEO at The Black Swan Group, Ltd. In today’s episode, Erin and Chris discuss identification versus feeling when it comes to empathy, the power of the pause in high-stake conversations, and why tactical empathy is the key to collaboration. If you’re looking for tangible strategies for improving your communication skills – this is the episode for you. Show Links: Sign up for...2024-03-2745 min
Workday Playdate230: Ready to Land Your Dream Job? Matthew Sorensen Shares Insider TipsMatthew Sorensen is the Creator/Host of The Job Interview Experience podcast. An expert in his field, Matthew is going to share everything you need to know from the perspective of the next person who’s recruiting you for your dream job. In today’s episode, Erin and Matthew discuss how to say no at the right times because you know what you’re worth, the ONE game changer you haven’t been including in your cover letters until now, and why offering a solution is the most effective way to catapult yourself to the top of the cand...2024-03-2052 min
Workday Playdate226: Want to Know My Author Story? Here’s How I Was Guided to Write My BookIn today’s episode, Erin tells you about the three P’s (pivoting, people-pleasing, and pain) that she experienced as the pandemic began in 2020, and how the tools and strategies she developed in her healing cocoon led her to the message she received to write her first book. Erin explains how you can look to every external source you want to, but that the real healing begins with you. If you’re up for a story time and some healing inspiration – this is the episode for you. Show Links: Purchase the I See...2024-02-2128 min
Workday Playdate225: Want to Write a Book? Success Secrets from My Publisher & Editor Tess NewtonTess Newton is an Editorial Lead at Greenleaf Book Group, where she uses her love of words to transform manuscripts from a wide variety of genres—business, self-help, memoir, fiction, health—into polished, professional books. In today’s episode, Tess joins Erin to talk about the publishing process for Erin’s book that’s launching on February 20th (!), what an editor’s role is vs. what it is not, and the differences between traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. Tess describes what you actually need to send to publishers to write a book (hint: it’s not an entir...2024-02-1441 min
Workday Playdate224: How Do You Get Struck with Your Own Passion? John Miles Tells AllJohn Miles is the Founder & CEO of Passion Struck, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Navy Veteran. In today’s episode, John joins Erin to talk about the differences between your actual self, ought self, and ideal self; why he felt numb when he was at the height of his career; and what it means to pursue your passion versus a profession. John shares about his near-death experience, how it shifted his life perspective forever, and how you can start playing big by picking one small element of your life and doubling down on it....2024-02-0751 min
Workday Playdate223: How Do You Stand in Your Power to Draw Others In? Protect Your Vibes with Rita BuckRita Buck is a certified sound bath instructor and brand ambassador for Erin Diehl. In today’s episode, improve it!’s Marketing Manager, Nicole Entzeroth, talks with Rita about how the only two things you can control are your attitude and your effort, the guilt we carry to “brighten each other up,” and why you should be asking for help as a leader. Rita gives you a physical exercise you can do to literally stand in your power and a morning routine to protect your energy all day long. If you’re looking for new wa...2024-01-3143 min
Workday Playdate220: Which Core Values Help You Hire and Retain Top Talent?As leaders we hear and think about core values more often than not, but do we actually know strategies to create the most aligned set of core values for ourselves and our teams? In today’s episode, Erin walks you through two activities from her newest book I See You!, to create your own set of core values solo and create your team’s set of core values collaboratively. If you're looking for a refresh on your core values at the start of a new year – this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Pos...2024-01-1022 min
Workday Playdate218: Craving Routine? Habits that You’ll Actually Stick to? (Pssssst, It’s Just 4 Easy Steps)Consistency can be quite the buzzword these days. We hear it all the time—whether it comes to our personal routines, work habits, or relationships. In reality, there’s more to consistency than just talking about it. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the top four reasons why we lack consistency and the four solutions to creating a routine that works for you—that you’ll actually keep. If you're looking for the cure to sticking to what you say you’re going to do—this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episod...2023-12-2727 min
Workday Playdate214: How Can Meditation Impact Your Leadership Style?You know meditation can help us slow down, tune in, and be more present. But have you thought about how it might benefit your leadership style? In today’s episode, Erin takes you through her own leadership and meditation journeys, how she found meditation to be one of the most influential tools in her leadership toolkit, and how you can make it do the same for you. If you're looking for a practical application of meditation practice to leadership development—this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a...2023-11-2931 min
Workday Playdate212: Brewing Balance: Reimaging Caffeine, Alcohol and WorkExcess: something we infuse into our lives, but rarely step back from and wonder what can I take away rather than what can I add? In today’s episode, Erin shares about her own relationship with excess in the forms of caffeine, alcohol, and work. She'll give you her five steps for how she’s reimagined them to work for her as she is, not the version that the world has tricked into running on a hamster wheel. If you're looking for a refresh in your habits or ideas for moderation—this is the episode for yo...2023-11-1528 min
Workday Playdate211: The Art of Breathwork: Mastering Self-Love and Living Fully with Erin TelfordThe world we live in makes it easy to get caught up in—and stuck—in the small stuff. The overflowing inboxes, the relationships we outgrow, the fancy cars, the job titles...you get it. What would happen if we zoomed out from all of this? In today’s episode, Breathwork Facilitator & Trainer and 1:1 Mentor for Healers & Coaches, Erin Telford, tells all about one of her most essential lessons that zooms out from the world’s markers of success: what a gift it is to be alive, and I’m just going to go all in. If you...2023-11-0851 min
Workday Playdate208: Unlocking Your Potential: 4 Lessons from My SoulbbaticalA soulbbatical – sounds a little different, right? The tried-and-true sabbatical gets an introspective makeover. In today’s episode, Erin gives you her four takeaways from her most recent soulbbatical and the formula for taking one of your own. If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself with no time to reconnect, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Follow the steps Erin shared to take your own soulbbatical, then send us a message about how it went. Click the link below to download The Wellness Workbook before it’s removed from our websit...2023-10-1830 min
Workday Playdate206: Love Yourself First: 7 Ways to Invest in You Today“Once you start to recognize all of the support that you have in your life, that anxiety, that worry, that fear is going to disappear.” – Erin Diehl In the moments when you feel most alone, it’s also the most essential to remember all of the support you have around you. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the low-down on how to fill The 7 Buckets. You’ll come out of this episode feeling inspired to invest in yourself and remember all of the love that surrounds you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode moved you, con...2023-10-0434 min
Workday Playdate199: When the Anxiety Hits: My Ten Step Mental Health ChecklistWhen s*** hits the fan, it’s hard to stop and think, “Wow I better do this meditation right now.” Taking proactive care of ourselves is not an easy feat—but it’s essential to have a bank of techniques to pull from so that you don’t have to use any brain power that you don’t have when the anxiety hits. Erin has gone to depths of burnout and back to realize that she needed a bank to pull from. In this episode, you’ll learn Erin’s ten-step mental health checklist that you can customize...2023-08-1634 min
Workday Playdate195: Be Here Now: Five Steps to Becoming More Present in Your LifeYou know how the universe has that way of slapping you in the face when you least expect it? Erin is here to tell her most recent wake-up call that all started when she jumped off of a 40-foot cliff in Costa Rica. Oh yeah, you’re in for a treat. From this leap of faith that ended in something not so cute, Erin realized that she was being called to experience a deeper level of presence in her everyday life, and to teach others how to do the same. If you’re look...2023-07-1931 min
Workday Playdate190: Ask Me Anything: Best Practices for First Time People LeadersInstructions for how to put an Ikea table together? In the manual. How to grow the perfect green beans? In that one gardening Youtube channel you follow. A playbook on how to manage people? Now that’s a bit dicey. Managing teams and leading people does not have to be overwhelming. And in this Q&A episode, Erin gives you her 5-step guide for managing effectively, whether you’re a leadership guru or just getting started. If you’re looking for concrete strategies to let your people know you have their backs no matter what, this i...2023-07-0523 min
Workday Playdate180: Three Ways to Use Social Media to Advance Your Career with Andrea LopezEver thought about using social media to advance your career and then thought...nah. In Erin’s second episode with Andrea Lopez—comedian, impressionist, and all around excellent human—you'll learn what it means to use social media as a playground for trying different things; how to create content around what’s funny, what’s relevant, and what’s relatable for your industry; and the fact that you don’t always have to put something out there. Listen to make Instagram casual (and boost your career) again. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Click here to subscribe to...2023-05-2412 min
Workday Playdate177: Your Q’s Answered: How Do You Use Your Professional Skills to Change Industries?Think of all of the current roles you’ve had as pieces to a puzzle that is your life. Each piece comprises an experience you’ve had that no one else has, precisely because you completed that role in such a way that no one else could’ve. In her Q&A episodes, Erin answers a question that you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat for. Today’s answer shows you how to use your professional skills to change industries by using a 6-step method you can apply no matter what your experience...2023-05-1719 min
Workday PlaydateMinisode 25: The FailFluencer Files with Rachel OliverosHello? It’s your next failure. I'm calling just in time to tell you something I wish I’d told you sooner: Today may be the day that you make the mistake that will save you. In today’s episode, Erin and improve it! Podcast Manager Rachel Oliveros discuss a call-in failure left by improve it! peep Shelly. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on why you should make failure a habit, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Think of a tiny fail that you might’ve h...2023-05-1614 min
Workday Playdate176: Three Reasons to Try Something You’ve Never Done Before with Anna OakesAllowing yourself to be a beginner isn’t just a phrase, it’s a life-altering freedom. Anna Oaks is a change agent focused on restoring humanity into both our work and workplaces. Raised by hippies, she’s always had a natural inclination to leave the world better than we found it. She brought this proclivity from her childhood into over two decades of work in small, mid-sized, and large companies focusing on strategy, growth, and culture. In this episode, Erin and Anna discuss why it’s not just important—but essential—to try something you’ve never done...2023-05-1120 min
Workday Playdate173: The Technology Boundary You Didn’t Know You Needed Until TodayRemember the last time you were sucked into a rabbit hole? Maybe it was this morning when you checked your phone right after you heard your alarm go off. Perhaps it was during your lunch break scrolling through Tik Toks detailing some of Robert Pattinson’s best (and worst) outfits. Or maybe it was during your one free hour at night where no one’s asking you to do anything. These rabbit holes are everywhere, every day, in every moment. In today’s episode, Erin shares her #1 hack for jumping over the rabbit holes and back i...2023-05-0421 min
Workday Playdate172: Five Ways to Start Adding More Play to Your WorkdayPlay looks different on everyone, but it has some common denominators: it helps us learn new tasks better, improves our mood, and boosts our productivity. If you’re asking yourself how it’s possible to add play into a 40-hour work week, Erin has five answers for you to take and run with on today’s episode. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Add one of the five ways to add more play into your workday into tomorrow’s schedule. Show Links: The improve it! Spotify playlists improve it! Laugh Breaks Tell us about yo...2023-05-0319 min
Workday Playdate171: Become a Better Leader! Get to Know Your Inner ChildWhen you think about reconnecting to your inner child, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s finger painting or playing hopscotch. Maybe it’s taking some time to go outside. Maybe it’s everything that seems, for a lack of better words, like a silly waste of time. Since inner child work may not be on the top of your to-do list or leadership-building agenda, Erin is here today to explore the idea that reconnecting to your inner child—and taking it seriously—may be the missing piece to enhancing your creativity, attracting everything that’s meant for...2023-05-0219 min
Workday Playdate170: Want to Build a Culture of Belonging? Try the Enneagram with Enneagram Expert, Sandhya SudhakarIf you read the title and you’re asking yourself, “How do you make the leap from personality test to culture of belonging?” We have the answer for you. In the final episode of this three-part series, join Erin and Enneagram expert Sandhya Sudhakar as they examine how to use the Enneagram to build a culture where all are seen, heard, and valued in your organization. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Take the Enneagram test here. Understand your number, take a look at the results, put some intention into understanding this for you, and give yourself a safe s...2023-04-2715 min
Workday Playdate169: The Enneagram’s Biggest Challenges Revealed with Enneagram Expert, Sandhya SudhakarSitting beside our excitement for something as interesting as the Enneagram test is also our doubt – how accurate can it be? How can we use the results in meaningful ways? In part two of this three-episode series, Erin and Enneagram expert Sandhya Sudhakar discuss the Enneagram’s biggest challenges and how to work with them, not against them, for yourself and your team. Listen to learn how to take you and your team’s Enneagram results and put internalization, action, and intention around them. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Listen to part three of this ser...2023-04-2617 min
Workday Playdate168: How Understanding Our Core Motivations Helps Us Develop as Leaders with Enneagram Expert, Sandhya SudhakarI am such a Type 4. You’re definitely a Type 2. My inner-Type 3 is coming out to play. Maybe you know your Enneagram type or perhaps this is all new to you. No matter which boat you’re in, Erin and Enneagram expert Sandhya Sudhakar discuss how she first became interested in Enneagram, why taking a sabbatical was the best decision she could’ve made, and how Enneagram helps us to understand how our core motivations can help us develop as leaders. Sandhya Sudhakar created a company called Self at Work where she takes a trau...2023-04-2521 min
Workday Playdate167: Setting Boundaries – An Improvisor’s Guide to Saying NoIn a world where we fear disappointing others no matter what the cost is – your job is to go through life disappointing as many people as it takes to prevent disappointing one person... Yourself. As a recovering people-pleaser and improvisor who’s reflex is to say, “Yes, and...” Erin gives you her #1 tip for setting boundaries and sticking to them – zero guilt included. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Send Erin a message (contact info below) about who/what you’re saying “no” to. Download the Wellness Workbook by taking the quiz (below) to create your own Wall of N...2023-04-2016 min
Workday Playdate166: Your Q’s Answered: How to Build Your Side Hustle While Working a 9 to 5!Whether something pops into your mind immediately when you hear “side hustle” or not, here’s the deal: doing things that fuel your soul and allow you to pursue your passion outside of work is only going to make you better at your job, or make someone on your team better at their job if side hustle aren’t your cup of tea. There are a lot of courses out there. A lot of podcasts. A lot of interactive workbooks. Leave your nine to five, make your side hustle make you money, do this, do this. But b...2023-04-1920 min
Workday Playdate165: Big News! improve it! Pod Turns 3 & I’m Writing a Book! Here’s Why!“Skydiving was a crash course in entrepreneurship. You can plan and prepare and then you just have to jump.” On the improve it! Podcast’s third birthday, Erin dives (pun intended) into how planning for her first skydive and planning for her career as an entrepreneur have more similarities than you might think. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, writing a book, or just taking the leap – this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Listen to some of the past episodes of the Failed It! Podcast/improve it! Podcast that...2023-04-1820 min
Workday Playdate161: Ready to Evolve in Your Career and Your Life? TRY THIS“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes that it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” -Maya Angelou Think back to the past week, month, or year to a big win you achieved. Maybe it was the proposal you wrote that secured a huge client. Maybe it was hitting a PR in the gym (because we see you working on your fitness). Maybe it was noticing something you taught your child in action, without you needing to say anything. Whatever your win was, did you celebrate just the win or d...2023-04-0615 min
Workday Playdate160: Feeling Creatively Blocked at Work? This Improv-Based Activity Will HelpThe way you spend your days is the way you spend your life. It sounds overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. When you think about the way you spend your day - are you a “yes” for the actions that take up a small amount of time? A large amount of time? Do you incorporate something into your routine that someone else wouldn’t understand but it makes sense for you? Do you incorporate something into your routine that doesn’t make sense for you but does for someone else? In this...2023-04-0521 min
Workday Playdate148: 14 Things That I'm Loving and Make My Life BetterSelf-care isn’t just about the shiny new facial brush or heated spin class that’s all over Instagram. Self-care is about the Yeti coffee mug that helps you enter into the WFH mood each morning because it serves you and makes a difference in your morning mindset. You deserve to invest in the self-care products that make you feel good, give you something to look forward to, and give you a physical reminder that you have your own back. In today’s episode, Erin shares her favorite physical, mental, and spiritual self-care produc...2023-03-0145 min
Workday Playdate143: The Self Healing Series - The Mind Body Connection & Healing Back Pain with Michael Galinsky - Part 1Happy #𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 in our Self-Healing series, improve it! peeps! We can’t wait to share this one with you, featuring special guest Michael Galinsky. An instrumental part of Erin's self-healing journey, Michael Galinsky has so many tricks up his sleeve that we decided to make this into two episodes. Today you'll listen to part one, and next week you’ll listen to—you guessed it—part two! Today, Erin and Michael discuss his film ALL THE RAGE, his “why” behind the film, Dr. Sarno's work, and the mind body connection. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Check out the link to the film below as well as t...2023-01-2533 min
Workday Playdate76: F Words at Work – The F Words Human Resources Should Want to HearWelcome 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 host, Erin Diehl deep dives into reframing this “F-word” and how senior leaders, women's groups, associations, emerging leaders, corporations, teams, entrepreneurs, and more can use it as a tool for success! Listen in to hear what these F words could be and how it can help you in the workplace! We hope your notebook is ready and your coffee is hot – this show is packed with everything you didn’t know you needed today! Show...2021-10-1329 min
Workday Playdate73: Burnout Battle Plan for Talent Development Leaders with Erin CoupeWelcome 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 or brings you down? Are you mindful of this? On today’s episode you’ll be hearing double! We have a guest whose name is also Erin and she’s going to rock your socks when it comes to battling burnout. Get ready to hear some juicy insight on... Setting boundaries in your business Respecting and honoring yourself at work Protecting your mindset, and mo...2021-09-2246 min
Workday Playdate63: A Failed It! Review: Fails in Racial Injustice, Empathy, Authenticity and Creating Safe SpacesFailed 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 the show thus far. Tune in and listen as we celebrate the fails past and those to come with Erin! Links from show discussions: Episode 11 with Jai Brown Episode 42 with Rich Robles Episode 43 with Ravyn Miller Episode 58 with Betsy McCann About the Host: Erin Diehl is the founder and Chief “Yes, And” officer of improve it! and host of the failed it! Podcast. She’s...2021-07-1426 min
Workday PlaydateMINISODE #6: How to Fast Track Yourself for Career Growth with Rachel OliverosFailed 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 to us about how she was able to set herself up for growth in her career using the yes, and mentality. Listen in to hear the steps it takes to really help you climb the ladder quickly! About the Guest: Rachel Oliveros is a Loyola University Chicago alumni where she majored in Marketing and studied abroad in Rome. Rachel has had a history with improve it! prior to wo...2021-07-1216 min
Workday Playdate62: Leading with Conviction with Amena Karim“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 friends and for your coworkers and for your community.” - Amena Karim Failed it! Fam, we'd like to introduce you to our guest, Amena Karim, an award-winning health equity activist who truly leads with conviction when it comes to what she believes in and supports. She has worked with startups and tech companies to raise money for BIPOC communities. In today’s episode, Amena ta...2021-07-0749 min
Workday Playdate61: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Leaders“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! Fam, are you a leader who constantly compares yourself to someone else? Well, leading is a mental game. We are only as strong as our weakest thought, and you have other eyes and ears looking to you for guidance. And if your weakest thoughts are the loudest thoughts in your ear, how are you going to lead your peeps? How are you going to build up you...2021-06-3025 min
Workday PlaydateMINISODE #5: How to Create a Safe Space for your Team Using “Yes, And” - with Rosie MoanFailed 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 importance of Yes, And within your team. Listen in to hear how it can open up a safe space for your team to explore new ideas, boost creativity and enhance morale. Yes it works, AND we are here to spill the beans on how! About the Guest: Empirical evidence has shown that improvisational training has the ability to improve an employee’s trust, teamwork, communication, presenta...2021-06-2816 min
Workday Playdate60: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Allowing Soft Skills to Be Your Super Power with Mark Metry“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 introduce you to our guest, Mark Metry. Mark is a Forbes featured keynote TEDx speaker, host of a global top 100 podcast, bestselling author, documentary series cast member. Once upon a time, he couldn't make direct eye contact with anyone and barely had friends, due to various issues like mental health, social anxiety, being a first generation immigrant, experiencing poverty, and more. Now, he dedicates his life to being of service to others by ma...2021-06-2347 min
Workday Playdate59: How to Ask for What You Want - TODAY“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 meant to hit play on today’s episode. What is one thing you want to cultivate, manifest, and bring into existence in your life? Listen in as Erin takes us through her five step plan on how to get what you want! In today’s episode, Erin talks to us about: The 5 step process to ask for what you want - TODAY Changing your perspective to seeing i...2021-06-1639 min
Workday Playdate58: LGBTQIA Communities at Work: Why Creating a Safe Space Matters with Betsy McCann“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 else to exist.” - Betsy McCann Failed it! Fam, happy pride month! On today’s episode we have Pack at Embroker’s Vice President of People Operations with us, Betsy McCann! Listen in as she tells us how she helps her peers create a better and safer workplace for individuals at work, and the importance of celebrating and accepting the LGBTQ+ community as the workplace shifts and evolves...2021-06-0947 min
Workday PlaydateMINISODE #4: How to Create Connection with Your Team through Laughter with E.J. CameronFailed 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 a connection with your team through laughter is so important in the work place and beyond! About the Guest: (Pronouns: He/Him/His) He's lived in Chicago for nine years, where he has graduated from and performed at The Second City, iO and Comedy Sportz. He was a recipient of The Second City Training Center’s Bob Curry Fellowship in 2016 before joining the cast of the e.t...2021-06-0715 min
Workday Playdate55: 5 Tips on How to Lead Remote or Hybrid Teams“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 solutions to make the place they work, a place that they want to come to for years to come.” - Erin Diehl Do you lead a team at work and are prepping to go hybrid? In this episode, Erin reflects back from when the pandemic started to now and how much change we’ve endured. Listen in as she provides tips on how to lead rock star remote or hybrid teams! In t...2021-05-1929 min
Workday PlaydateMINISODE #3: How to Own Your Confidence at WorkFailed 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 about owning your confidence at work and how it can benefit you both professionally and personally. About the Guest: Empirical evidence has shown that improvisational training has the ability to improve an employee’s trust, teamwork, communication, presentation skills, creative problem solving, and can improve a company’s overall corporate culture. No one knows that better than Cristy Mercier, she’s studied and performed this amazing art form at...2021-05-1714 min
Workday Playdate54: Climb Your Own Everest with Sara Safari: Advocate, Adventurer and TedX Speaker“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 else to happen for you to start pursuing your dreams, to take one step towards your dreams.” - Sara Safari Failed it! Fam, today we have an inspirational and passionate woman who converted sadness and darkness into a powerful, positive experience to help raise awareness, donate, and fight a cause that’s so important. Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Sara Safari! In today’s episode, Dr. Safari ta...2021-05-1240 min
Workday PlaydateMINISODE #2: Feeling Defeated as a Leader?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 Facilitator, Catharine Savag on to talk through tips and tricks on how to change your mindset through improv. About the Guest: Originally from Massachusetts, Catharine Savage is a graduate from Brown University with a degree in History and Gender Studies. She has trained at iO and The Second City and is a performer with The Second City's National Touring Company. Off the stage, she has five years of corp...2021-05-0314 min
Workday Playdate52: What "Soft Skills" Parenting in A Pandemic Adds to Your Resume“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.” - Erin Diehl Failed it! Fam, first and foremost, Happy (early) Mother’s Day to you or your loved ones. We’re dedicating this episode to all the mothers, those who have mothers, or the special individuals in your life who act like a mother. On today’s episode, our host, Erin Diehl, is sharing the importance of achievable parenting skills you can incorporate anywhere. Listen in as Erin talks...2021-04-2824 min
Workday PlaydateMINISODE #1: How to Throw a “Failure Party”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 minisodes on the failed it! podcast. Today we have our Podcast Manager, Rachel Oliveros, on to talk through the importance of these fabulous failure parties, as well as what to expect from these mini episodes moving forward. Welcome to failed it! (minisodes). About the Guest: Rachel Oliveros is a Loyola University Chicago alumni where she majored in Marketing and studied abroad in Rome. Rachel has had...2021-04-1914 min
Workday Playdate50: Improvising through Adversity with Dionna Griffin“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. There is some source of inspiration that can help another person.” - Dionna Griffin Failed it! Fam, we have an amazing guest who is such a light in the improv world. Get ready to hear the crazy journey that Dionna Griffin went through as she strived to overcome failure by embracing her true self. In today’s episode, Dionna talks to us about: How fearin...2021-04-1443 min
Workday Playdate49: Failures in Fertility: Why Sharing Our Stories Matter “We all carry the weight of overwhelmed differently, friend. You are not failing. You will persevere.” - Erin Diehl Today, we’re getting personal. This podcast serves as a safe space for many to be their truest, most vulnerable self and we hope you feel a little less alone and a little more understood after listening. On today’s episode, our host, Erin Diehl, is sharing her infertility story. While it’s a topic not many talk about, we hope you leave this episode knowing you’re not alone and that your voice, indeed, does...2021-04-0740 min
Workday Playdate47: Your Budget = Moral Document. Lessons in DEI with Aubrey Blanche“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. More love, less hate, more universal connection. We all want to live in a world that Aubrey can help cultivate. Get ready to hear some important bits of information in this inspirational episode! In today’s episode, Aubrey talks to us about: DEI & the “cookie metaphor” (you have to listen in to this one!) How the limits of America’s obsession with productivity is the anti-caring for the human o...2021-03-2445 min
Workday Playdate46: Why Professional Development Matters“Remember that when they [your employees] feel heard, productivity rises and when productivity rises, not only does the organization, but so does the individual.” - Erin Diehl Are you in an entry-level position at your dream company? Or are you a leader who needs guidance on investing in your employees? Failed it! Fam, grab your notebooks, because Erin is going to walk you through why investing in professional development matters, especially in today’s remote world. In today’s episode, Erin talks to us about: Her own personal realization of why professional developme...2021-03-1728 min
Workday Playdate45: Redefining Failure with Myles Berrio“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 the best way and develop your skills and talents, to be able to take this company to the next level, the next level, the next level.” - Myles Berrio What challenges or setbacks have you gone through to get to where you are today? What helped you get through them? Failed it! Fam, grab your notebooks, and give a warm welcome to the m...2021-03-1054 min
Workday Playdate44: Why You Should Invest in Women Leaders“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 because as you can see – women are not only diverse problem solves, but we boost employee engagement, and prioritize social corporate responsibility.” - Erin Diehl Happy March, failed it! Fam! This is very important month, Women’s History Month, and we are highlighting it in this episode! Erin speaks to her own experience as a woman, founder, leader, and entrepreneur. So grab your notebooks, and listen to why inves...2021-03-0331 min
Workday Playdate41: How to Kick Anxiety to the Curb“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, so that what we put out is our truest potential.” - Erin Diehl Do you consider yourself a perfectionist or people pleaser? Perhaps you have a bad case of imposter syndrome or suffer from social anxiety? If so, this episode is perfect for you, and know you are not alone. Today, Erin shares her experience with anxiety and how she has successfully kicked it to the curb. I...2021-02-1035 min
Workday Playdate40: Team Wait vs. Team Create: How to Show Up in 2021 with Erin King“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 that one more time away from having that incredible breakthrough and doubling down on what it is you were meant to contribute to your organization or to the world.” -Erin King Are you stuck on team wait (aka waiting for the pandemic to be over) or are you using this time to innovate and bring forth new opportunities in this digital age? Interesting concept, right?! Faile...2021-02-0349 min
Workday Playdate38: Steal Our Vision Setting Techniques for 2021- Part 3“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 of the “Steal Our Vision Setting Techniques” series! You are just ONE step closer to making your goals- your reality! Get ready to make your visions happen by tracking and putting the time into those “I AM” statements you’ve created in Part 2 of this series. You will hear all about the “Track Star Method” Erin provides to make your goals come to life. Today’s exercise provides you with tangib...2021-01-2024 min
Workday Playdate37: Built from Scratch: Brad Karsh’s Failed It! Journey“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 nerves.” - Brad Karsh (in reference to overcoming your fear of public speaking). Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Perhaps you are in the corporate world, but have a dream of building your own business? If this sounds like you, then get ready - because we are taking you through Entrepreneurship 101 with today’s amazing guest. Failed it! Fam, please give a warm welcome to Brad Karsh, Founder and CE...2021-01-1346 min
Workday Playdate36: Steal Our Vision Setting Techniques for 2021- Part 2“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 it! Fam. Are you a career focused, goal driven business professional who wants to manifest the life of their dreams? Do you have a growth mindset, and a “make it happen” attitude but are not sure where to start? If so, then today’s episode is for you. Get ready to take a deep breath and set your visions for this new year, despite all of the uncertainty. In order to have...2021-01-0624 min
Workday Playdate35: 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“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 pandemic all while parenting at the same time? Perhaps you are a leader who had to throw in some “pinch hitters” when you realized that the world stopped and live events were no longer a “thing?” If we’ve hit a homerun here, then put on your baseball caps - because we are taking you “out to the ball game” (ok the virtual ball game) with todays’ guest....2020-12-2353 min
Workday Playdate34: Steal Our Vision Setting Techniques for 2021“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’s right…YOU.” - Erin Diehl Are you a career driven, goal oriented business professional who wants to manifest the life of their dreams? Do you have a growth mindset, and a “make it happen” attitude but are not sure where to start? If so, then today’s episode is for you. Get ready to take a deep breath and set your visions for the next year ahead, despite all the uncertain...2020-12-1630 min
Workday Playdate33: How TikTok Star, Samantha Ramsdell, Became the Top 5 Internet Comedians to Follow in 2020“TikTok and the shutdown was one of the better things that happened for my career, funny enough.” - Samantha Ramsdell Happy Wednesday, failed it! Fam. Any TikTok lovers out there? I’m sure you’ve seen today’s guest on your FYP, maybe known for her singing or, for her mouth (this is true!) For those of you who aren’t familiar, our talented guest, Samantha Ramsdell, spends time singing and doing comedy on social media including TikTok where she has amassed over 600k+ followers. But did you know she also works in medical sales? Listen to thi...2020-12-0951 min
Workday Playdate32: Secrets on Selling with Heart, Not Hustle - with Natasha Hemmingway“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 in recruiting? Are you in any type of role that requires you to develop build trust and move from stale, transactional conversations to more meaningful and purposeful dialogue? If so, today’s episode is for you. Tune in, as Erin brings on an inspirational, entrepreneurial-based sales coach, speaker, and creator of “Heart Not Hustle,” Natasha Hemmingway. Natasha’s main purpose is to help entrepreneurs achieve meaningful success. Listen to her story on...2020-12-0246 min
Workday Playdate31: My Failure Feast – Giving Thanks to the Year 2020“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 to pile on, I want to encourage you to look at them as gifts. Give thanks to them – because I promise you they will serve you at your next meal.” - Erin Diehl Failed it! Fam: When the world stopped during this pandemic, we had a whole lot of re-evaluations and had to ask ourselves lots of questions. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, Erin sto...2020-11-2540 min
Workday Playdate30: How to Create a Culture of Belonging with Kathy Goss - Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Recruitment at ServiceNow“I found the power of separating belonging and inclusion. Inclusion is about the processes and belonging is more of an emotional feeling that everybody wants.” - Kathy Goss Happy Wednesday failed it! Fam! Today, we’ve got a “failed it” episode with a twist. Today, Erin brings on guest, Kathy Goss, a leader in all things diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, to talk about her fascinating seventeen year career in the D&I space. Listen in on her ventures from Accenture, to LinkedIn, and now to ServiceNow, where she helped build their first ever diversity recruiting function and team f...2020-11-1852 min
Workday Playdate29: “Celebrate the Suck” with Angie Lee“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 to start before you are ready? Is “ready” really a lie, and have you ever wondered what work and life would be like if you were OK with starting messy? Failed it! Fam - we discuss all of this and more with today’s FAILTASTIC guest: Angie Lee. This bundle of energy is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and mentor who has an obsession with helping women creat...2020-11-1145 min
Workday Playdate28: How Presenting to a Former President Helped Overcome a Fear of Public Speaking“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 scarier (than presenting to a former President!)!” - Erin Diehl Failed it! Fam: Do you struggle with public speaking? Does the thought of picturing the audience in their “underwear” do nothing for you? Do you automatically start sweating when speaking in front of large groups? If so, then today’s episode is for you. Listen in on one of Erin’s favorite stories from improve it!, and enjoy hearing it directly from...2020-11-0427 min
Workday Playdate27: Real Talk: Social Media with Nicole Emerick, Director of Social Media Excellence @ Allstate“Any time something really great happens in my career, it's usually because something failed and went off the rails first.” - Nicole Emerick In this episode, Erin brings on Nicole Emerick, a social savvy, blog-friendly entrepreneur who is the queen at finding creative side hustles while working her corporate jobs. Listen in on this conversation that involves all things social media, how it’s a double-edged sword, and how taking care of you should be the #1 priority. Listen to Nicole as she shares stories about failing forward through her entrepreneurial journey, and the secrets and impact social media...2020-10-2848 min
Workday Playdate26: Failing Up with Viral Star DJ Pryor“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! Fam, get ready to go to church! DJ’s inspirational story will bring you to tears, make you laugh, and will motivate you to look at things in a different perspective. You may have seen his bright spirit on a viral video with his son, Kingston. DJ really knows how to fail up as a comedian, actor, motivational speaker, musician, and “world’s greatest dad.” If you need a ray of sun...2020-10-2153 min
Workday Playdate25: How You Can Stay Motivated Through COVID-19“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.” - Erin Diehl Are you ready for a motivational challenge to help you get through this pandemic? If so, then this episode is for you! Apply this episode’s tips for 30 days, and see what happens. We can guarantee a shift in perspective, and overall motivation. We invite you to challenge yourself to try all or one of the tips in this episode for 30 days. You can...2020-10-1426 min
Workday Playdate24: How to Find Your Voice in Corporate America with Asfa Malik, VP of Learning and Development at Addison Group“Never stop learning. When you join corporate America, learning never stops especially when you're in your early career.” - Asfa Malik Who do you turn to when you need to learn how to excel at your role? Who do you contact when you need to exceed your leadership and followership objectives? Who is going to help your employees help grow your business? Well, the head of Learning & Development, of course! Asfa Malik, VP of Learning & Development at Addison Group has spent the better part of her 27 year career helping others achieve THEIR growth goals. Not only i...2020-10-0745 min
Workday Playdate23: Why I Moved to My Dream Location (and Why You Should Too!)“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 that you matter, and you have a voice. I want you to show up for your friends, family and community in the way you want to show up. It is my mission and the mission of improve it! to help guide you to your life’s “it” or purpose.” - Erin Diehl Failed it! Fam: what is the one thing in your life you want to change?That one thing that stick...2020-09-3029 min
Workday Playdate22: Sales, Fails and other Tales with O'Brien McMahon“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’Brien McMahon Have you ever considered working in sales? In the world of sales, you hear “no” way more than you hear “yes.” Host Erin Diehl chats with a good friend, O’Brien McMahon, the Senior Vice President of Lockton, the place that helps companies build better employee benefits, and retirement programs. Listen to this episode for O’Brien’s juicy chicken nuggets of wisdom on his jou...2020-09-2348 min
Workday Playdate21: How to Keep Dancing with DJ Amani Roberts“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 Roberts, The Amani Experience. Hey Failed it! Fam. Has music helped you get through these tough times? Whether your answer is yes or no, this weeks’ episode will show you how music can help get you out of any funk (and it’s cheaper than therapy)! Host Erin Diehl chats with Amani Roberts, DJ and founder and CEO of The Amani Experience, which specializes in providing music for corporate/social events and team...2020-09-1649 min
Workday Playdate20: Quit Fearing Failure: Five Tips on How to Start Your Own Business“Your “side hustle” or “dream” should fire you up, and make you want to commit to yourself. Where attention goes, energy flows. With this commitment in time you will start to see the results. The more attention you put towards something, the stronger it becomes.” - Erin Diehl Are you dreaming about starting a business on your own? Well, if you are, then this is going to save you hours of reading, googling and at this point in time “virtual coffees.” Push play to hear Erin provide five strategies you can use to bring your dream world to the real worl...2020-09-0926 min
Workday Playdate19: Exercise that Growth Muscle. Failing It! with David Gardner, Founder of ColorJar“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 Jump podcast host and CEO and founder of ColorJar, David Gardner. His goal is to unlock potential for brands that matter and inspire people to reinvent themselves. He truly believes that failure is something the world needs to hear more of, which makes him a perfect Failed It! guest. Listen to David as he tells his story on how he went from a professional basketball player to a successful entrep...2020-09-0249 min
Workday Playdate18: How to Rattle the Cage of Mediocrity with your Courage & Fear Failure Less with Judi HollerIn this episode, host Erin Diehl chats with author, entrepreneur and fear boss leader, Judi Holler. Judi’s mission is to help people live braver lives and empower leaders to lead braver teams. Snaps to that, am I right or am I right? Judi provides tip after tip to help you create a fearless and empowering life and become the fear boss you’ve always dreamed of becoming. Links from show discussions: improve it! Laugh Break Aaptiv App - The app to help you fill your kettle so you can fill others’ cups! Judi’s Book: Fear is...2020-08-2651 min
Workday Playdate17: “Baby Zoomers”: 5 Tips on How to Create Collaboration in Today’s Virtual World“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 to remember that we are not alone. In fact, SO many people, leaders and teams are struggling with keeping not only their morale high- but keeping the morale and collaboration of their teams raised in a time in our world where there seem to be fall after fall.” -Erin Diehl Question Failed It! Fam: As you continue to work from home - how do you make your zoom ti...2020-08-1926 min
Workday Playdate16: Your Mental Health Matters: Lessons in Mindfulness with Ashley Beaudin of Imperfect Boss“My real encouragement would be just to simply start practicing checking in with yourself.” -Ashley Beaudin, The Imperfect Boss In this episode, host Erin Diehl chats with the boss of The Imperfect Boss, Ashley Beaudin. Feeling like the weight of 2020 has got you down? Ashley’s main goal is to provide women with the opportunity to move to self sabotage to self confidence and shift imperfections into superpowers. Listen to this amazing entrepreneur provide insights as to what helps her and her clients feel empowered, inspired and rejuvenated. Links from show discussions: The 3 Questions How do...2020-08-1244 min
Workday Playdate15: My Failed It! Resume (and why you should create one too!)“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 without those #fails, we wouldn't get to where we are supposed to be today!” -Erin Diehl On this episode, host Erin Diehl gets REAL with you and discusses her life’s #fails through her own failure resume. Follow along, and create your own using our template here. This exercise if vital if you want to reframe your perspective during this hard season. Remember that failures always lead to some greater opportunity, and al...2020-08-0528 min
Workday Playdate14: Your Priorities Take Precedence: Lessons in Failure with Rosanna Canonigo - Global TV and Digital Distribution Executive at EntertainmentOne“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 Global TV and Digital Distribution Executive at EntertainmentOne, Rosanna Canonigo. How did she get to where she is now? What struggles occurred along the way? Learn from her inspiring story and why priorities take precedence by listening to this episode! Links from show discussions: Online Trainings with improve it! Rosanna’s LinkedIn Rosanna is a native of Chicago, graduating with honors from Northern Illinois University and began her profess...2020-07-2947 min
Workday Playdate13: The Roller Coaster that is 2020: 3 Tips on How to Stay Mindful Through All of the Ups and Downs“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 ourselves and put on our own “oxygen masks,” we cannot put on someone else’s.” -Erin Diehl Host Erin Diehl reminisces on the roller coaster ride that is 2020. In this episode, she provides three tangible tips on how to be mindful during this crazy year. Listening to this is a must to help gain some control in your life, especially if you’re in the low part of the ride. Rememb...2020-07-2227 min
Workday Playdate12: Channeling Your Inner Beyonce - How Maysoon Zayid Made Her Own Lemonade"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 disabled person, they were white and were men." -Maysoon Zayid On this failed it! episode, host Erin Diehl has an impressive and comedic conversation with actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate, Maysoon Zayid. You might’ve seen her on Don’t Mess with the Zohan or her #1 TED talk in 2014. If you want some laughs, listen to this episode on how Maysoon doesn’t let her the fact she ha...2020-07-1546 min
Workday Playdate11: Crucial Conversations about Racial Injustice in Corporate America: J’ai Brown, Human Resources Director at HUB International“It starts with reflection, seeking to understand, so listening, and then engaging in conversations understanding that you may not have the perfect words.” On this failed it! episode, host Erin Diehl has a crucial conversation with a dear friend, J’ai Brown. She is the HR Director for HUB International and Executive Sponsor for the Midwest-West Diversity & Inclusion Council. Erin and J’ai talk about the importance of addressing racial injustice and how we can adequately discuss the topic with others. Listen in on how you can help make a difference. Links from...2020-07-0847 min
Workday Playdate10: No More Morning #Fails - 5 Tips On How to Rock your AM’S!“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 without a jolt of your morning java? Well friends, today’s failed it! episode gives you the very best tips and tricks on how to manage your mornings to become the daybreak diva you are. Listen in on how Erin uses these 5 tips to help you get going right when you wake up - so you can be the rockstar you were meant to be ALL day long. Welcome t...2020-07-0121 min
Workday Playdate9: Pivot Isn’t a Bad Word with Brad Chandler, VP of Business Strategy & Development at The Hollis Co“Nothing is permanent; everything is temporary; everything is changing. Just hang on because as long as you’re breathing, you will be okay.” - Brad Chandler Happy Pride Month! Today’s failed it! episode features guest Brad Chandler from The Hollis Co! This therapeutic conversation will help you realize that life is not a straight line, and that you are not alone. Listen to Erin interview Brad on some life lessons and insights as he pivoted along his life’s journey. Welcome to failed it! Links from show discussions: Book - Rocket Fuel Worksh...2020-06-2450 min
Workday Playdate8: How to Lead with Empathy - A Guide to Allyship at Work with Kelly Fair“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 empathetic and how would you want to be approached in such a situation. We need to be our best selves in trying times like these.” - Kelly Fair On today’s failed it! episode, host Erin Diehl has an impactful conversation with a dear friend, Kelly Fair, founder of Polished Pebbles - a mentoring program that has helped 3,000+ girls find their voices, improve their communication skills, and build their...2020-06-1749 min
Workday Playdate7: Three Secrets to Getting It All Done – and Turning Failing It! Into Nailing It!“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 failed it! podcast host and improve it! founder Erin Diehl, will take you on a comedic journey that flips the “highlight reel” of Instagram on its head and shows you the grit, creativity and determination it takes to overcome your disappointments, embrace the suck, and design the career you’ve only dreamed about. Do you feel overwhelmed at times? Unorgani...2020-06-1022 min
Workday Playdate6: Stand Up to Failure with Comedian Josh Johnson“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.” - Josh Johnson Each week, your failed it! podcast host and improve it! founder Erin Diehl, will take you on a comedic journey that flips the “highlight reel” of Instagram on its head and shows you the grit, creativity and determination it takes to overcome your disappointments, embrace the suck, and design the career you’ve only dreamed about. On today’s failed it! episode, host...2020-05-2748 min
Workday Playdate5: How Celebrating Your #FAILS Can Change Your Life“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?” - Erin Diehl Each week, your failed it! podcast host and improve it! founder Erin Diehl, will take you on a comedic journey that flips the “highlight reel” of Instagram on its head and shows you the grit, creativity and determination it takes to overcome your disappointments, embrace the suck, and design the career you’ve only dreamed about. Being in quarantine has given us time to start new thin...2020-05-2023 min
Workday Playdate3: Failing Forward: How to Lead A Remote Workforce During Covid-19“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 and how individuals and businesses thrive.” - Erin Diehl Each week, your failed it! podcast host and improve it! founder Erin Diehl, will take you on a comedic journey that flips the “highlight reel” of Instagram on its head and shows you the grit, creativity and determination it takes to overcome your disappointments, embrace the suck, and design the career you’ve only dreamed about. Welcome to failed...2020-05-0625 min
Workday Playdate2: SkillPop’s Pandemic Pivot with Haley Bohon“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 Welcome to the failed it! Podcast. Each week, your host and improve it! founder Erin Diehl, will take you on a comedic journey that flips the “highlight reel” of Instagram on its head and shows you the grit, creativity and determination it takes to overcome your disappointments, embrace the suck, and design the career you’ve only dreamed about. On this episode, host Erin Diehl brings on a fellow f...2020-04-2944 min
Workday Playdate1: Three Things I Learned As A Leader During COVID-19“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 has shifted and in a matter of just a few weeks, everything has changed. This episode, host Erin Diehl addresses how she and her company, improve it!, are adapting to the effects of Covid-19 and the most important things she learned as a leader during this time. Welcome to failed it! What a crazy world we live in right now. This pandemic has affected everyone in s...2020-04-1726 min