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Leading with Heart at Global Scale with Brian Garish

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What if the secret to scaling leadership across 70,000 people wasn’t strategy, but staying human?

Rosie catches up with Brian Garish, an unapologetically people-first leader who brings equal parts strategy, humility, and heart. From mopping floors at Walgreens at 16 to guiding global teams across 20+ countries, Brian shares real talk about staying grounded, leading with courage, and putting purpose over ego.

They dive into the art of listening at scale, why leadership is about how you make people feel, and how culture isn’t what’s on the wall, it’s what happens in the halls.

Laughter, reflection, and practical gems unfold, highlighting what it means to lead more humanely, whether at the helm of a global organization or creating impact in everyday spaces.

From Commander to Facilitator: Leading by Design with Alain Hunkins

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What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t about being in charge, but about being in tune with people?

Rosie sits down with Alain Hunkins, author of “Cracking the Leadership Code” and a man who’s worked with over 3,000 leadership groups across 29 countries. Together, they explore what it really means to lead in today’s world (hint: it’s way less about commanding and way more about connecting).

From redefining leadership as a learnable skill to unpacking the three Cs (Connection, Communication, and Collaboration), this episode dives deep into the systems, habits, and mindsets that create truly human workplaces. Alain challenges us to look in the mirror, get curious instead of defensive, and build workplaces where people actually want to show up.

Real Talk on Leadership and Culture with Rosie Ward

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I was honored to be a guest on the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, where I had the chance to share my passion for helping leaders and organizations unlock their full potential. In our conversation, I dive into how fostering authentic connections, resilience, and human-centered workplaces can transform not only cultures but the people within them....

No Title, No Problem: Lead from Any Seat with Tim Lupinacci

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What if leadership isn’t about your job title, but about how you show up, every single day? Tim Lupinacci is back, and he's bringing the fire. As CEO and Chair of one of America’s top law firms, Tim’s not just talking about leadership from the top… he’s on a mission to prove that Everybody Leads.

Tim and Rosie dive into why leadership isn’t reserved for the C-suite, how small daily practices shape powerful leaders, and what it means to have a “leadership aroma.” He shares the backstory behind his new book, podcast, and nonprofit—all named “Everybody Leads”—and breaks down his go-to acronym for COURAGE.

Whether you’re overwhelmed, burned out, or just trying to do the next right thing in this VUCA world, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and seriously rethink what it means to lead.

How Asking for Help Transforms Teams and Results

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Leaders — asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign you’re human. And it’s how we create the kind of psychological safety and connection that truly transforms our teams. I joined Matt Poepsel, PhD, on his “Lead the People” podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability, why we tend to resist it,...

What the HR! podcast by Twin Cities SHRM

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I was thrilled to join the What The HR! podcast, with hosts Becky Lauseng & Larry Bourgerie, of Twin Cities SHRM, for a conversation about what it really takes to lead in today’s ever-changing world. We dug into what it means to be a future-ready leader—and why our organizations can’t afford to rely on outdated leadership...

Rosie in My Pocket: Embrace Calm & Pause

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Feeling emotionally hijacked lately? You're not alone—and you're totally human.

Rosie gets real about the power of calm as your leadership superpower. With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to react before we reflect. But what if you could pause, breathe, and lead with clarity instead?

Tune in for simple tools to help you move from chaos to calm. Spoiler: your breath might be the best leadership tool you’re not using enough.

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Gut+Science Podcast: Future-Proofing Leadership with Dr. Rosie Ward

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Leaders today face unprecedented challenges. The rapid pace of technological advancement, shifting workforce dynamics, and global uncertainties demand a new approach to leadership. I sat down with Nikki Lewallen Gregory on the Gut+Science podcast to discuss my groundbreaking research on future-proofing leadership. I discovered that many leaders are stuck in the “Stuckness Zone™,” where outdated...

Why Your Old Playbook Isn’t Working Anymore with Jim Bishop

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What if the very habits that once made you successful are now holding you back?

In this episode, Rosie sits down with Jim Bishop for a deep and insightful conversation about the messy, human work of leadership transformation.

Jim shares powerful frameworks for disrupting outdated beliefs, bridging toward new possibilities, and growing into a more authentic, grounded leader. Together, they explore how our self-protective tendencies show up at midlife, the hidden cost of people-pleasing, and why the shift from “doing” to “being” is essential in today’s workplace.

Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking greater purpose, or simply wanting to lead with more intention, this episode offers inspiration and practical wisdom.

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