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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 PlaydateMinisode 23: The FailFluencer Files with Nicole EntzerothAbsolutely post your vacay pics, your girls night outings, and your latest promotions. You never needed anyone’s permission to share your wins. At the same time, think about this: when you view someone else’s wins on social media, you may share in their joy, send them congratulations or well wishes. You may be jealous. You may compare yourself. And the most important question to ask yourself… Did you learn anything from seeing their win? Sometimes a little bit. Maybe you now understand what it takes to earn t...2023-03-1616 min
Workday Playdate151: How to Become a Recovering Perfectionist Turned Failfluencer with Jess JoswickImagine waking up and making your to-do list as usual, but then there’s a twist: you tell yourself that each item on your to-do list only needs to be done in an average way. The project doesn’t have to be flawlessly worded. The kitchen only needs to be clean enough to make dinner tonight. The workout can be 20 minutes instead of an hour. If you start C+ing your life, as Jess Joswick and her clients say, you start working against a perfectionist mindset. What would happen if you did? How does this chan...2023-03-0919 min
Workday PlaydateMinisode 22: Introducing: The Failfluencer Files! Celebrating Real Work Fails with Really Real LeadersThe gig is up! Please welcome to the stage: The Failfluencer Files! Celebrating Real Work Fails with Really Real Leaders This is exactly what it sounds like, improve it! peeps. We’re reframing and filing the failures that make us, us. Dare we say, we’re celebrating them. Yup, we’re throwing an actual party that’s right in your headphones. What happens as a result? Our failures lose their power over us as we share the dark, embarrassing, human parts of our life. The ones that normally don’t make it on the ‘Gram. The ones that connect...2023-01-2314 min
Workday Playdate125: FAIL YEAH! How to Create a Company Culture that Embraces FailureAre you a type A, recovering perfectionist trying to make it in the world that sees failure as a loss? If so, today’s episode is full of tangible tips to help you embrace the suck, and fail forward like the #failfluencer you were meant to be. We’ve even got our very own M.O.V.E.O.N. method to help the next time failure strikes. Grab your pen and paper because this is a good one. Show Links: Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large scale event: Learn more here...2022-09-2136 min
Workday Playdate106: Priorities, Mental Health, and Being a Working Parent: A Conversation with My MotherAs Justin Timberlake says… “It’s Gonna be May.” Now that we’re NSYNC, this month not only represents one of the most famous boy band lyrics of all time, but it also represents Mother’s Day, Mental Health Awareness, spring, and rebirth. And what better way to celebrate the month by chatting with the woman who gave birth to Erin…. Her mother! Janice Holbrook is a mom, grandmother, stroke survivor, mental health advocate, and positive force of nature. In this insightful conversation between mother and daughter you’ll hear all about being a working parent, overcoming setbacks, settin...2022-05-1139 min
Workday Playdate85: Neuro Biology of Team Culture & Epigenetic Play-Circuit Coaching! With Awesome-Sauce Alchemist, Rajkumari NeogyLeaders, are you... Looking for ways to build better team culture? Interested in the science behind it? Wondering how a positive AND negative work culture can affect your team’s brain? This week on the improve it! Podcast, we’re sitting down to talk with Rajkumari Neogy, Awesome-Sauce Alchemist and expert in epigenetic coaching (you’ll find out what that is in today’s episode). Rajkumari's passion is found deep in the intersections of interpersonal neurobiology, technology culture, and empathic language for business. Sounds pretty cool right? Tune in, listen, and don’t fo...2021-12-1549 min
Workday Playdate84: Not SHRM Approved: A Safe Online Community for HR Professionals to Say EXACTLY What They're Thinking with Jan JanersonWelcome back, improve it! Fam and happy Wednesday! Today, we have an anonymous guest on, Jan Janerson, the avatar of Not SHRM Approved community, who has so many nuggets of wisdom regarding the HR professional life. Not in HR? Don’t worry! This episode will benefit any professional leader. During this episode, you’ll learn more about... What inspired Jan to create the Not SHRM approved community Why HR can be a lonely position Being understood and how to find your people Jan’s content creation process and why she chose HR as a career...2021-12-0844 min
Workday Playdate83: Power Skills for Leaders: Five Ways to Train Your Mind to FocusWelcome back, improve it! Fam and happy Wednesday! Hope you enjoyed some well deserved time off and are enjoying the holiday season. The holidays tend to be hectic, which is why it’s so important to train your mind to focus to accomplish ALL the things. In today’s episode, Erin will provide you five different ways on how to train your mind to zero in, focus and get the work done, so you can enjoy all the holidays bring. Get your pen and paper, and let’s improve your focus! Show Links: Hybrid Hype Wo...2021-12-0126 min
Workday Playdate82: Change Fatigue Framework: How to Battle & Mitigate Your Ever Changing Work Environment & Constant UncertaintyWelcome 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. Today’s show is going to give you a framework for how you can mitigate fatigue and look at change in a positive way! Erin will provide you an acronym to help change your fatigue framework. Listen in and don’t forget to take some notes! Show Links: Hybrid Hype Worksheet Minisode 1 Send us a voice message here! Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please...2021-11-2428 min
Workday Playdate81: Make 2022 Your Most Successful Year: Vision SettingWelcome 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. Listen in on how to make 2022 a success by using these vision setting techniques to make it your best year yet. Erin will provide you the steps it takes to help you achieve next year’s goals! Show Links: Hybrid Hype Worksheet Kim Magnus’ Episode Episode 66: Ice Breakers Send us a voice message here! Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review! Connect with E...2021-11-1722 min
Workday Playdate80: You CAN give feedback as a Leader, and it CANNOT be triggering with Kim Scott.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 that will solicit the best response? If this sounds like you – then improve it! fam – We. Have. An. Episode. For. You. Today’s guest is the one and only Kim Scott! Not only is she the brains behind Radical Candor, she’s also one of Erin’s favorite authors on the planet! You’ll listen in on this world renowned author’s writing process, her take on Radical Candor, parenting, books she’s reading, but m...2021-11-1055 minWorkday PlaydateMinisode #9: Using Improv in Your Virtual Holiday PartyLeaders, 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 improve it! improvisers, Andy Junk, is here to talk all about how you can use laughter and improv to spark joy this holiday season. Listen in on this fun and insightful conversation. Want to see a Laugh Break in action? Join us for our Laugh Break Live on 11.16 at 12 pm CST. Join here: LAUGH BREAK LIVE Use the promo code "laughwithus" for discounted tickets! Abo...2021-11-0815 min
Workday Playdate79: Expand Your Network Using LinkedIn. Three Must Have Apps to Create Content that Connects with Leah NeaderthalWelcome back, improve it! Fam and Happy Wednesday! How have you been using LinkedIn lately? If you’re trying to figure out how to connect successfully via this networking platform, then this is the perfect episode for you! Using this social outlet earlier in your career is a great way to help others. Listen in and hear from an amazing Sales Coach and LinkedIn expert, Leah Neaderthal, on how to keep a consistent mindset and expand your network using the one and only, LinkedIn! Show Links: Send us a voice message here! Want to get Hybrid Hype? Do...2021-11-0350 min
Workday Playdate78: Five Hacks to Have Highly Engaged Zoom MeetingsHappy 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 they engaged? How do you engage with them during virtual meetings? Do you give them the time and opportunity to take some space? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the answers to these questions and providing tangible action steps to better team engagement. And, lucky for you, Erin is going to let you in on a little secret. Listen now to hear...2021-10-2736 min
Workday Playdate77: The Great Resignation or The Great Re-engagement? How to Make Sure ALL of Your Employees Feel SEEN, HEARD, and VALUED with Cassandra RoseHappy Wednesday, Improve it! Fam! How can you reconnect with the people in your organization? How can you not only make their lives more meaningful, but match that meaning to their work? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Human Resource expert, Cassandra Rose, who will guide you through these questions and provide tangible, actionable answers. She’s going to talk about how to turn this great resignation into the great re-engagement and what success looks like when you’re there. We hope your notebook is ready and your coffee is hot – this show is packed with all the re-eng...2021-10-2046 min
Workday PlaydateMinisode #8: Using Improv to Drive CreativityNeed 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. On today’s minisode, one of our improve it! facilitators, Shadee Vossoughi, is here to talk to us about how improv is a great tool for spurring creativity in the workplace. About the Guest: Shadee Vossoughi is an Iranian American actor, writer, and veteran improviser based in Chicago, IL. After receiving her BFA in Acting from Southern Oregon University, Shadee moved to Chicago to study comedy. Shadee has trai...2021-10-1818 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 Playdate75: The #1 Thing You Must Do as a Human Resources Professional or HR Leader in 2021Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam. On today’s episode you’ll hear from Career Coach, Podcast Host, and HR enthusiast, Ricklyn Woods, to talk about the number one thing you must do as a leader in 2021. If you're looking at the title and you're saying, oh my gosh, I'm not in human resources, but I am a leader. This applies to you. If you are not in human resources at all, and you are not a leader stay tuned because this applies to you. And also if you aren't eith...2021-10-0645 min
Workday Playdate74: Help! My Organization Feels Divisive! Navigating Trying Times as a Leader with Vivian BladeWelcome 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 ready to bring those question to life as well as share some insightful snippets on... The five stages of internal crises and the ways we respond Three action items on how to handle trying times as a leader What successful leadership looks like during crisis How to focus on your human capital We hope your notebook is ready and your coffee is hot – you're not going to want to miss this epi...2021-09-2948 min
Workday PlaydateMinisode #7: Using Improv to Team BuildImprove 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’ve got your back. On today’s minisode, our improve it! Director of Talent, Cristy Mercier, is here to talk to us about how improv is a great teaching tool for team building and how she’s witnessed it transform teams time and time again. About the Guest: Empirical evidence has shown that improvisational training has the ability to improve an employee’s trust, te...2021-09-2715 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 Playdate72: Why You Should Still Have Candid Conversations In A Virtual WorldHappy 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 having those candid conversations in this virtual world? Listen in on while Erin gives you three reasons (inspired by improv, of course!) why candid conversations should still exist in a virtual world. Show Links: Send your morning routine to info@learntoimproveit.com or DM Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram! Join our public workshop - September 21st @ 11a CST Did today’s episode res...2021-09-1530 min
Workday Playdate71: Hybrid Work Series: Virtual vs. In Person Work Culture: The Great Debate with Matthew ConferHappy 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 Confer. As you enter the new and improved world of hybrid work, this inspirational leader talks to us about: How you can make hybrid work effective for your employees The pros and cons of virtual and in-person work How to guide your team to go back into office. Enjoy and let us know what you think! Show Links: Send a screenshot of your review to inf...2021-09-0833 min
Workday Playdate70: Hybrid Work Series: Three Secrets to Self Care for Leaders of Hybrid TeamsHappy 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 tips and tricks as you enter the new and improved world of hybrid work. Listen in to week two of this series because improve it! Fam, this one is All. About. You. Tune in to the secrets of self-care as you work from home and/or in office during uncertain times. Show Links: Send your morning routine to info@learntoimproveit.com or DM Er...2021-09-0133 min
Workday Playdate69: Hybrid Work Series: In the Office or Work from Home? Why Giving Employees Autonomy Works Best with Kim MagnusHappy 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, this inspirational leader shares what motivates her and her team, how to be an autonomous leader, as well as her handy dandy leadership toolkit she created. Listen in to week 2 of this series and learn the why and how on creating an engaging and cultivating company culture as you work from home and in office! Enjoy and let us know what you think. Show Links:2021-08-2546 min
Workday Playdate68: Hybrid Work Series: Engaging and Cultivating Company Culture in this New Hybrid WorldHappy 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 awesome tips and tricks as you enter the new and improved world of hybrid work. Listen in to week 1 of this series and learn the why and how on creating an engaging and cultivating company culture as you work from home and in office! Enjoy and let us know what you think. Show Links: Send a screenshot of your review to info@learntoimproveit.com t...2021-08-1834 min
Workday Playdate67: Your Permission Slip To Break the Mold of Old School Leadership with Madison ButlerIt’s that time of week, improve it! Fam! New episode Wednesday with inspirational guest, Madison Butler! Authenticity is at the root of this episode, and today you’ll hear about... What it means to be a recovering recruiter Madison’s views on conventional leadership and how she broke the mold and became the blue haired unicorn How to show up more authentically to your team and to yourself! Enjoy and don’t forget to leave us a review! Connect with Madison Butler: Madison Butler is a New Englander at heart but move...2021-08-1150 min
Workday Playdate66: Two Easy & Unique Icebreakers for your Next Corporate Team MeetingHappy 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 her other talents. In this amazing episode, Erin answers the commonly asked question, “What are some fun and unique icebreakers that I can use for my team meetings?” Well ladies and gents, it’s your lucky day because we’re dropping it right here, right now. Listen in and implement these icebreakers during your next in-person or virtual meeting or event! Enjoy and let us know what you think. 2021-08-0426 min
Workday Playdate65: What is Improv and How it Can Transform Your Company MoraleHappy 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 improve your company morale. There is so much to discuss team in this show from the actual definition of improv, to how it relates to your company, to how it relates to company morale, and even a tangible exercise on how to use improv today to boost morale, collaboration and connectivity. Can’t wait for you to hear! Connect with Erin: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Ins...2021-07-2836 minWorkday Playdate64: From Failed It! to improve it! Over 26,000 Happy Participants and CountingFailed 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 it! Fam, are you a leader or change maker inside of your business, organization or corporation? Are you looking for new, innovative ways to drive morale through the roof? Are you looking for fun, exciting icebreakers, team-building exercises, and activities that will foster team growth, friendships, loyalty, and completely transform your organization from the inside out? Have you been searching for a fun and unique way to create change? If so, listen in to...2021-07-2124 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 Playdate57: Imperfections in Perseverance: How to Never Give Up with Casting Director, Lisa Stokes“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 Stokes Failed it! Fam, on today’s episode we have a sports and entertainment expert with us, Lisa Stokes! Listen in as she tells us stories of overcoming setbacks in her career, how 2020 was the hardest year of her professional and personal life, and how hardships can lead to some of your greatest gifts. In today’s episode, Lisa talks to us about: A day in the life...2021-06-0247 min
Workday Playdate56: The Gifts of Going Blind with Chad Foster: International Motivational Speaker“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. You have to own it.” - Chad Foster Failed it! Fam, on today’s episode we have inspirational speaker, Chad Foster with us! He truly took lemons and made lemonade with the visual impairment he acquired in college. With his blindness, he has done so much more than thought possible – a Harvard Business School Leadership Program graduate who climbed the corporate ladder and only wants to share his...2021-05-2643 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 Playdate53: MOM AF: Real Talk with Christine Michel Carter - The #1 Global Voice for Working Moms“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 continue doing that.” - Christine Michel Carter Failed it! Fam, today we have a parent, teacher, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and multi-passionate person. Please give a warm welcome to Christine Michel Carter! In today’s episode, Christine talks to us about: Being a working mom A balanced, fluid workforce Advocating for others Links from show discussions: Celebs on Sandwiches Improve it! F Words at...2021-05-0539 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 Playdate51: Leaders, It's Time to Talk About Infertility: with Dr. Angie Beltsos of Vios Fertility“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 opportunities to become parents.” - Dr. Angie Beltsos Failed it! Fam, we have an incredible, selfless guest who helps bring humans into the world. Literally. She recognizes the power of social media to help educate and normalize infertility. Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Angie Beltsos! In today’s episode, Dr. Beltsos talks to us about: How she educates and norm...2021-04-2141 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 Playdate48: How to Show Up Virtually with Kathryn Janicek - Media and Digital Presence Expert“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 the feeling that you’re failing at everything recently? Or that you don’t feel present at home or work? You’re not alone. On today’s episode, we’re excited to introduce you to Kathryn Janicek. Listen in as she talks through her vulnerable experience during the pandemic on being a founder, entrepreneur and mother all at the same time, and how she’s successfully getting through it one day at a time. G...2021-03-3144 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 Playdate43: How Authenticity Can Lead to Success with Ravyn Miller, Senior Marketing Director at Medtronic“Success does not come without hardship.” - Ravyn Miller Where are you in your career journey? Does imposter syndrome stop you from being your best professional self? Does showing up authentically in your career scare you out of your (most comfortable) work from home pants? If so, today’s episode is going to hit home. Failed it! Fam, grab your notebooks, and give a warm welcome to the most selfless, and authentic gal we’ve seen on LinkedIn, Ravyn Miller. She is a Senior Marketing Director at Medtronic with an impressive and unique...2021-02-2442 min
Workday Playdate42: Exercising Empathy and Embracing Who You Are with Rich Robles, Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Novant Health“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 to focus on just that – how other people feel in your presence? Failed it! Fam, grab your notebooks, and give a warm welcome to family man and hope dealer, Rich Robles. Rich is a D&I leader at Novant Health, with an impressive background in diversity and inclusion and learning and development. Listen in as he shares his own failure journey through the lens of his p...2021-02-1745 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 Playdate39: How to Build and Own Your Personal Brand with Maegan Lujan“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 things you're curious about.” - Maegan Lujan Are you feeling stuck? Hopeless? In a quarter life crisis? Experiencing imposter syndrome or perfectionism? Perhaps you are going through some tough times, and need some real motivation? If this sounds like you, then get ready - because we are chatting with such an inspirational powerhouse in the corporate space who has truly built her own brand from scratch. 2021-01-2741 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 minWorkday 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 minWorkday Playdate4: The Fortune Favors the Bold - Lessons in Failure with Kyle Stapleton of WarnerMedia Studios.“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 push us ultimately, and hopefully into something better.” - Kyle Stapleton 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...2020-05-1344 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