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The DeCourcy DiariesEpisode 26 - Smoke & MirrorsWelcome back to The DeCourcy Diaries—where we talk beauty, business & becoming that version of you. In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the smoke & mirrors of the beauty industry.From the glamorized highlight reels on social media to the pressure of boss babe hustle culture, we’re talking about what’s really going on behind the scenes—burnout, over-saturation, financial anxiety, & the performative side of success in the esthetics world. We dive into the rise & fall of the lash industry, toxic productivity, & the shift toward more soulful, sustainable beauty businesses.Whether you...2025-06-1725 min
Work 4.0Leadership is Everybody's Business w/ Wagner DenuzzoWagner shares his incredible journey from psychotherapy to corporate leadership, navigating challenges like imposter syndrome and transforming organizational culture. We explore how modern workplaces can embrace distributed power, cross-functional collaboration, and dynamic adaptability to thrive in the future of work.
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The ScienceForWork PodcastPsychological Science Meets AI: Transforming Leadership and Culture with Matt ShenkerWhat if psychological science and AI could help us feel less overwhelmed, lead with purpose, and create cultures where people thrive?
In this episode, our host, Dr. Matt Lampe, sits down with Matt Shenker to explore how psychological science and AI can help us build resilience, reduce overwhelm, and transform leadership and organizational cultures. They discuss how we can change our relationship with thoughts and technology to navigate challenges, unlock well-being, and empower leaders to create healthier, more adaptable workplaces. It’s an engaging conversation full of practical insights to help you and your teams thrive.
...2024-12-1741 minWork 4.0Trust the Whispers w/ Rae FooteRae is the Sr. Manager of Marketing Technology @ Hachette Book Group. She is a force for GSD (getting sh*t done) and has built a name for herself as an advocate for authenticity, trust, and mental health through the genuine voice and depth of her writing, speaking, and social media content. Today we talk about trust, intuition, career journeying, and the importance of learning to listen to our "whispers."
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Learn more about MatterMore2024-12-1648 minWork 4.0Transformative Leadership w/ Dr. Chris ReinaDr. Chris Reina is the Executive Director of the Institute for Transformative Leadership at VCU. He studies leadership, mindfulness, and workplace well-being. Today he and Matt talk about what core skills the leaders of the future really need.
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Institute For Transformative Leadership
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Mindfulness at Work2024-12-101h 29Work 4.0Evolving Work w/ Marie GomezRecorded live at MatterMore's June 2024 Trust by Design event in NYC. Matt sits down with Marie Gomez.
Marie is an HR leader with over 15 years of experience and a passion for building empathetic, resilient teams. In this live recorded conversation, Marie shares her story, her thoughts on the evolving role of people operations, and her vision for a future where technology enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. She also shares how experiences like spending time living in four different countries contributed to her unique approach to leadership and why she thinks people do not change, but instead evolve.
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Lead to SucceedDiscovering What Truly Matter with Matt Shenker: Lead to Succeed 158
Episode Summary:What does it mean to truly understand our priorities in life? In a world filled with distractions and demands, how do we uncover what genuinely matters to us? In this episode, our guest Matt Shenker shares his insights on the journey of self-discovery and the importance of aligning our lives with our core values. As a licensed professional counselor, meditation teacher, and behavior scientist since 2016, Matt has trained thousands of therapists, educators, and managers on how to harness the greatest learnings from behavior science from the last century. Matt is the creator of Emp...2024-11-1337 min
Working on PurposeA New Approach to Thriving at Work: The Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model for WellbeingWhat if you could harness the best of behavior science and AI to create a workplace where people truly thrive? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Shenker, who has trained thousands of leaders, therapists, and educators on how to apply Empowered Well-being Theory—a unique approach that combines insights from biology, psychology, social sciences, and spirituality. We’ll explore how Mattermore is helping leaders build “Work 4.0”—a new era of empowered, compassionate leadership and culture.Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4...2024-11-1350 minWork 4.0Living On Purpose w/ Amy WongMatt sits down with Amy Wong — leadership coach, speaker, and author of Living on Purpose — to discuss the five deliberate choices outlined in her book. Amy shares insights on enhancing conversational intelligence among leaders and teams, giving practical strategies that can create purpose-driven, high-trust workplaces.
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Follow Matt on Linkedin2024-11-051h 28Work 4.0AI + How Managers Can Suck Less w/ Ben ArendtThis episode features a segment from the Work 4.0 weekly LinkedIn Live series with with Ben Arendt, author of How to Suck Less as a Manager and a consultant with experience at BetterUp, Gartner, and the CIA. The weekly LinkedIn Lives takes place every Wednesday at 3:30 PM. Join us weekly on LinkedIn for in-depth discussions on leadership, AI, and workplace innovation.
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2024-10-2158 minWork 4.0Modern Workplace Systems Design w/ Mark CruthMark Cruth is the Principal Modern Work Coach at Atlassian, known for popular tools like Jira, Trello, and Loom, which help teams work smarter. With a decade of hands-on experience at companies like Boeing, Nordstrom, Charles Schwab, and Rocket Mortgage, Mark is passionate about making work more effective through practical methods rather than just theory. At Atlassian, he focuses on helping teams—both internally and for clients—embrace modern work practices, transformation mindsets, and expert storytelling. Today, we explore organizational systems, AI, and the key lessons Mark has learned throughout his career.
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In today's episode we talk about why people work, what skills we need to perform our best, and the keys to expanding psychological flexibility in our workplaces.
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Breathe and Bring the Heat
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Follow Matt on...2024-09-051h 41Work 4.0Heart at Work w/ Elizabeth SandlerElizabeth Sandler has over two decades of experience in investment banking and private equity. Now, as a speaker, board advisor, and strategist to forward-thinking organizations, she focuses on the convergence of technology, humanity, and awareness.
What We Talked About:
Elizabeth's journey from a high-pressure corporate environment to becoming a transformative leader.
The impact of meditation and mindful moments on personal and professional life.
Insights into leadership paradigms, particularly the importance of vulnerability and humanizing leadership roles.
The role of AI and technology in shaping the future of work and enhancing productivity.
Strategies for building trust and...2024-07-251h 31Work 4.0Leading a Modern Workplace w/ Brian ElliottBrian Elliott is a renowned leader with three decades of experience in guiding teams and building companies. He was recently named was named to Forbes' Future of Work Top 50 list for his groundbreaking contributions. Brian has been thinking about the evolving dynamics of work for a while — as a startup CEO, when working at Google, or as VP at Slack, and as founder of the Future Forum.
What We Talked About:
Brian’s journey from a high-pressure management consultant to a transformative leader.
The evolution of leadership paradigms, particularly the importance of vulnerability and humanizing leadership role...2024-07-091h 05
Leadership Launchpad – Team Development, & Performance Improvement for Aerospace & Technology ManagersWhy Great Managers Are Needed More Than Ever w/Matt ShenkerEver wondered how to transform organizational culture from the ground up? My guest on today's episode of the Leadership Launchpad is here to help. Matt Shenker is a behavioral scientist and COO of Mattermore and today he shares his journey from a young therapist in schools to revolutionizing leadership development with AI and organizational psychology.We'll delve into:- How acknowledging trust debt and addressing resentments can foster effective learning.- The limitations of traditional manager development processes and how AI can offer real-time insight and coaching.- The importance of...2024-07-0948 minWork 4.0Maestro Leadership w/ Karl ThomsenMatt and Mathew meet with Karl Thomsen, Senior VP of People and Coaching at Invisible, whose eclectic background ranges from orchestra conductor to corporate strategist. Karl shares insights on the intersection of technology and human ingenuity, reflecting on the evolving roles of leadership, education, and skill development in shaping the future of work.
What We Talked About:
The personal journeys that led Karl from the world of conducting into corporate leadership.
How leadership and accountability can transform workplace culture.
The intersection of AI, behavioral science, and human values in driving organizational success.
Practical strategies for leaders...2024-06-271h 26Work 4.0Organizational Physics w/ Dr. Shonna Waters & Dr. Erin EatoughIO psychologist Dr. Shonna Waters was among the first 50 employees at BetterUp. Now, she's the CEO and cofounder of Fractional Insights along with Dr. Erin Eatough. Erin, FI's Chief Science Officer, is an award-winning psychologist with a focus on employee well-being and leadership. Both have dedicated their careers to understanding and enhancing the workplace.
What We Talked About:
Their journey to founding Fractional Insights
Keys to transforming the modern workplace to be more human-centric
The crucial relationship between behavioral science + computer science
Practical actionable advice for leaders today
the vision for the future of work
...2024-06-201h 03Work 4.0MatterMore Founding Story: What are we doing?Sydney meets with MatterMore co-founders Mathew Lazarus and Matt Shenker to discuss their journey and the vision behind using AI and behavioral science to transform leadership and learning development. They share personal insights on psychological flexibility and meaningful connections, crucial for today’s challenging work environments.
What We Talked About:
The personal journeys that led Mathew and Matt to found MatterMore
How we solve The Alignment Problem
The intersection of AI, behavioral science, and human values in driving organizational success
Practical strategies for leaders to foster psychological safety and empowerment in their teams.
The future of wo...2024-06-201h 28Work 4.0What is Work 4.0?: A history of work & intro to the showGather ‘round the metaphorical campfire as Sydney and Matt share the stories of work since the beginning of time, and answer the big questions:
What is work?
Why do we work?
What's broken about our current workplaces?
What needs to change?
And, of course, what will the future of work look like? !
They dive into how we can solve the leadership crisis, connection crisis, why AI is so scary (and doesn’t need to be), and the need for empathy now more than ever. Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here.
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Bridges Between UsFrom Sales to Start-Up w/ Collin SmithThemes: Haircuts, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Venture Capital, Pareto Principle, High School Superlatives
Summary: Collin is the founder and CEo of Reachsuite a Demo Automation Platform. Today we talk about the lessons from his career in his twenties led him into becoming a founder, we talk about some of the lessons from the companies first year, we make some live calls to friends on the air, AND we get to chat with someone from The Godfather.
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Reachsuite.io
Connect with Collin on Linkedin
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
F...2024-05-1447 min
The Zee Marketing PodcastTransforming, Healing, and Cultivating ConnectionSydney Campos believes social media can be better and live up to its potential. Join us for a lively conversation about social media, community, and human connection! Sydney Campos is an accomplished author, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Ascend as well as the Chief of Staff of Mattermore. She is passionate about mental health, human connection, well-being, and the future of work. A strategic consultant and performance coach, Sydney Campos leads countless workshops, courses, and retreats where she helps guide people through powerful transformation and healing so they can live their purpose, own their power, and...2024-03-2739 min
Bridges Between UsChange Fatigue w/ Jenny Magic & Melissa BrekerThemes: Change, Burnout, Innovation, Collaboration, Leadership, & Systems.
Summary: This episode is the first of our leadership series. We're joined by Jenny Magic and Melissa Brekker. As we talk, we explore the five pitfalls of leadership and review the strategies for preventing burnout and fostering team buy-in. Drawing from their extensive experience, Melissa and Jenny highlight the key elements of effective leadership in today's fast-paced world: clear vision, effective communication, empowered team members, empathy, and accountability. Learn how these factors contribute to sustainable success and gain practical tips for leading through change better.
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Bridges Between UsI-lignment w/ Ron MansethThemes: I-lignment, Empowering Self, Leadership, Authenticity, & Identity.
Summary: This episode is the second episode of our leadership series. Excited to be back after a 2 month European escapade. In this episode we're joined by Ron Manseth. We'll be unraveling simple concepts like the essence of life, the core of personal identity, and the process of empowerment and self-discovery. Ron's new book "I-lignment" is a guide to authenticity, purpose, and transformation. From battling emptiness to breaking free from societal molds, we're exploring how each person's individual journey is intimately connected to their ability to lead others...2023-08-111h 07
Bridges Between UsThe Power of Story with Dr. Angus FletcherThemes: Power of Story, Culture Transformation, Education, Neuroscience of narrative
Summary: Welcome to the kick-off episode for Season 2! This week I’m talking to Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor and author of Wonderworks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature, about the science behind the great stories across time. Story is a powerful technology for spurring personal growth and improving our well-being. In this conversation we talk about the process of creating powerful organizational cultures, the science that our education systems neglect, the limitations of inherited societal gender norms, and how sharing stories ca...2022-04-151h 08
Bridges Between UsWorkplace Culture, Start-Ups, and Web3 with Charley MillerThemes: Workplace culture, organizational assessment, start-up businesses, Web3, Well-being
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Today we’re talking with entrepreneur Charley Miller. He was a co-founder of Touchcast, he’s served as the Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Louisville, and most recently he’s the founder of OrgVitals, a business that works with organizational consultants to help businesses build culture. In today’s conversation we talk about his career journey, workplace culture, start-ups, and Web3.
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Charley's LinkedIn
OrgVitals
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Three SistersFeeling Some Kind of Way. The Ladies Mattermore Return (and this isn't even the Bridgerton episode!)The Three Sisters return to catch up with each other and us after a rocky start to the year. Our nation lost (revealed?) its footing, the pandemic continues to take lives, and the long journey Black humans have endured to MATTER in private and in public took a toll on many, including the Beard family bond itself.
Hear how Devona, Rana and DeAndra have engaged in a process of strengthening their individual sense of agency in order to fortify their familial ties. We thank Sylvia High for her work with Aiming High.
All of this...2021-03-0234 min
To Dine ForSuzanne MuchinSuzanne Muchin – Co-Founder Bonfire Location: Milt's Barbecue For The Perplexed in Chicago, IL Suzanne Muchin is the Co-Founder of Bonfire: a talent accelerator for a new generation of women in the workplace. A serial entrepreneur, Suzanne co-founded a company to help women excel in corporate America. A marathon runner and mom of 5, Suzanne also teaches the class "Selling Yourself and Your Ideas" at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant "Milt's Barbeque for the Perplexed," Suzanne explains the inspiration for her new company and how she works ever...2020-11-1642 min