Best Andrew Hicks Podcasts (2025)

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752: How to Start the Top Job, with Scott Keller 39:44

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Scott Keller: A CEO For All Seasons Scott Keller is a senior partner at McKinsey, where he coleads the firm’s global CEO Excellence work within the Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice and serves as a global leader in the Organization Practice. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and senior leadership team…

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Megan Basham on Faith, a Cancer Diagnosis, and the Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:01:35

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It is a hard fact of life that — if we live long enough — we or those we love will receive a devastating medical diagnosis. How we cope in such difficult circumstances can both impact the course of our personal recovery and, in some cases, uplift the human condition. Christian apologist and journalist Megan Basham has walked this difficult Read Mor…

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751: Leadership Through Our Common Humanity, with Neil Ghosh 34:34

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Neil Ghosh: Do More Good Neil Ghosh is a seasoned executive whose expertise spans the nonprofit, government, philanthropic, and private sectors. With 30+ years of experience, he has successfully launched and scaled both nonprofit and for-profit ventures, building teams, business models, partnerships, and strategies to drive impact and support vulne…

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Episode 19: How the Built Environment is Driving Nature Markets in the UK, with Simon Kennedy of Wates Wildscape 37:21

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In this episode Jonathan engages in an insightful conversation with Simon Kennedy, Associate Director of Wates Wild Scape. They discuss the formation and mission of Wates Wild Scape by the Wates Group, an over-a-century-old construction and development company in the UK. The episode covers key themes such as natural capitalism, nature markets, biod…

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750: Six Questions Every Leader Should Ask Themselves, with Margaret Andrews 38:58

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Margaret Andrews: Manage Yourself to Lead Others Margaret Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, speaker, and instructor. Her course MYLO (Manage Yourself to Lead Others) has become the most popular professional development program at Harvard. She is the author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Unde…

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Sam Brownback on the Urgency of Religious Freedom 55:01

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Religious freedom — the ability to live and act according to one’s faith — is one of our most fundamental human rights. But as Western society has secularized, the importance of religious freedom seems to have been eclipsed by other concerns. Indeed, freedom of religion is too often devalued in the public square, and in some places in the world, Re…

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749: How to Balance Positive and Constructive Feedback, with Mark Crowley 36:59

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Mark Crowley: The Power of Employee Well-Being Mark Crowley is a pioneer in workplace leadership, a speaker, and the bestselling author of Lead from the Heart. He is the host of the Lead from the Heart podcast. His new book is The Power of Employee Well-Being: Move Beyond Engagement to Build Flourishing Teams (Amazon, Bookshop)*. When I talk with l…

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Making Space to Move Forward, with Tracey Gardner 21:20

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Dave speaks with Tracey Gardner, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on the critical nature of making space in order to adapt to change. Apply to the Coaching for Leaders Academy by Friday, September 12th.By Dave Stachowiak

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Five Ways to Thrive Through Inflection Points 28:18

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Apply to the Coaching for Leaders Academy by Friday, September 12th. In this episode, Dave shares five ways to help leaders thrive through inflection points, including: Redirect vs. respond Set team norms Ask a second question Picture tomorrow’s commitment today Hold a funeralBy Dave Stachowiak

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748: What Really Matters for Team Success, with Colin Fisher 38:23

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Colin Fisher: The Collective Edge Since his days as a professional jazz trumpet player, Colin Fisher has been fascinated by group dynamics. Today, he is an Associate Professor of Organizations and Innovation at University College London’s School of Management, researching the hidden processes of helping groups and teams in situations requiring crea…

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Embracing Both Technology and People, with Elham Bidar 11:57

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Dave speaks with Elham Bidar, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on the importance of balancing both technology and people in leadership. Apply to the Coaching for Leaders Academy by Friday, September 12th.By Dave Stachowiak

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Episode 18: Marrying the Heart with the Head and Hands to Enable Positive Change, with Louisa Harris 47:18

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In this episode Jonathan talks to Louisa Harris, founder of Curiously Liminal and a coach for change-makers in sustainability. Louisa shares her unique career journey in sustainability, from her beginnings influenced by climate activism to her roles in organisations like Grant Thornton. She discusses the current state and transitions within sustain…

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747: How to Get Out of a Rut, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 29:23

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Anne-Laure Le Cunff: Tiny Experiments Anne-Laure Le Cunff is an award-winning neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and writer. She is the founder of Ness Labs and author of its widely read newsletter, a researcher at the ADHD Research Lab, and an advisor for the Applied Neuroscience Association. She is the author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in…

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Stop What’s Holding You Back, with Anna Bellini 17:57

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Dave speaks with Anna Bellini, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how to stop a behavior in order to move forward. Apply to the Coaching for Leaders Academy by Friday, September 12th.By Dave Stachowiak

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746: How to Make Small Talk with Executives, with Lorraine K. Lee 39:06

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Lorraine K. Lee: Unforgettable PresenceLorraine K. Lee is passionate about helping ambitious professionals go from invisible to unforgettable in the modern workplace. She is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in workplace communication and presence and spent over a decade as a founding editor at top tech firms like LinkedIn and Prezi, where she wor…

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Building Team Visibility, with Mel Rivera 20:43

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Dave speaks with Mel Rivera, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how she built visibility for her team.Apply to the Coaching for Leaders Academy by Friday, September 12th.By Dave Stachowiak

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Episode 17: Rewilding, what's it all about? with Alister Scott of the Global Rewilding Alliance 49:47

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In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Alister, the executive director of the Global Rewilding Alliance, to explore his path to leadership in the rewilding movement. Alister shares his background, from growing up in rural Ireland to his long career in environmental advocacy and coaching. They discuss the core principles of rewilding, the impact o…

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745: How Music Can Help Us Lead, with Mort Sherman 39:05

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Mort Sherman: Resonant MindsMort Sherman is the retired Senior Associate Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, known for his visionary leadership as a superintendent dedicated to elevating academic standards and promoting equitable education. Throughout his career, he championed initiatives that addressed achievem…

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The Power of Starting Small, with Erann Lincoln 16:15

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Dave speaks with Erann Lincoln, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how she started small to build stronger relationships with her team.Apply to the Coaching for Leaders Academy by Friday, September 12th.By Dave Stachowiak

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Ep. #85, AI/LLM in Software Teams: What’s Working and What’s Next with Dr. Cat Hicks 51:18

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In episode 85 of o11ycast, Dr. Cat Hicks unpacks AI’s impact on software teams from a psychological and social-science perspective. Along with Ken, Jess, and Austin, she explores how AI magnifies long-standing tensions between solitary and collaborative models of development, and how fears about AI often reflect deeper issues like undervaluing coll…

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744: Where Being Selfish is Better, with Jenny Wood 39:39

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Jenny Wood: Wild CourageOver an 18-year career at Google, Jenny Wood grew from entry-level to executive, most recently leading a large operations team that helped drive billions of revenue per year. In 2021, she started a passion project within Google called Own Your Career, which grew to one of the largest career development programs in Google’s h…

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Episode 16: Connecting with Nature through our Gardens with George Hillier 48:09

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In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of gardens and tree plantations with George Hillier, Chair of the Hillier Garden Centres Group. This episode highlights the history of Hillier Garden Centres, founded in 1864, and their innovative approach to growing mature and semi-mature trees. George shares insights on the importance of gardeni…

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743: How to Teach Your Expertise to Others, with Roger Kneebone 37:20

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Roger Kneebone: ExpertRoger Kneebone directs the Imperial College Centre for Engagement and Simulation Science and the Royal College of Music–Imperial College Centre for Performance Science. He researches what experts from different fields can learn from one another, including a creative team of clinicians, computer scientists, musicians, magicians…

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naturethrive podcast episode 15 - The Allerton Project Head of Sustainable Farming Joe Stanley 42:13

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This episode is a conversation with Joe Stanley, a prominent figure in the UK agricultural community. Joe shares insights from his experience as a farmer and influencer in the agricultural space. We discuss the significant challenges faced by farmers today, including climate change, fair compensation, and sustainable practices. The episode also del…

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742: The Problem Leaders Have With Authenticity, with Sabina Nawaz 37:09

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Sabina Nawaz: You’re the BossSabina Nawaz is an executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions. During her 14-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession plan…

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naturethrive podcast episode 14 - Bellway Homes Group Head of Biodiversity Neil Beamsley 37:31

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This episode discuss the evolving role of biodiversity in the UK housing sector. This insightful episode explores the impact of policy changes, such as biodiversity net gain (BNG), on the UK's largest housebuilder, Bellway Homes. Neil shares his expertise on integrating biodiversity into housing projects, the challenges and opportunities faced by d…

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741: Getting Better at Transparency, with Minda Harts 37:34

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Minda Harts: Talk to Me NiceMinda Harts is a bestselling author, workplace consultant, and sought-after keynote speaker who is redefining what it means to build trust in the workplace. As the bestselling author of The Memo, Right Within, and You Are More Than Magic, Minda has empowered thousands to be their own best advocates and navigate workplace…

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Ep. #84, Maddy Montaquila on .NET Aspire 40:31

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In episode 84 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Martin Thwaites welcome Maddy Montaquila, lead PM for .NET Aspire at Microsoft. This episode dives into the "magic" of Aspire, exploring how it streamlines the developer experience from frictionless app startup to telemetry-rich development. Discover how Aspire makes telemetry a first-class citizen, simplif…

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naturethrive podcast episode 13 - Planet Mark CEO Steve Malkin 34:57

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This episode welcomes Steve Malkin, founder and CEO of Planet Mark, a leading sustainability and net-zero certification company. Having spent six years with Planet Mark, Jonathan brings an insider's perspective on their mission to help organizations measure and reduce their carbon footprints and transition to net zero. This episode delves into how …

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740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier 39:22

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Michael Bungay Stanier: Change SignalMichael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He's now the host of the new Change Signal podcast.If you’re doing change right, it’s going t…

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739: What Leaders Should Learn from Taylor Swift, with Kevin Evers 38:33

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Kevin Evers: There’s Nothing Like ThisKevin Evers is a Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review. Passionate about shaping groundbreaking research and amplifying pioneering ideas, he has edited bestselling and award-winning books on high performance, creativity, innovation, digital disruption, marketing, and strategy. He is the author of There’s Not…

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738: How to Partner Well with AI, with Faisal Hoque 39:33

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Faisal Hoque: TranscendFaisal Hoque is an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator and founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter. He is a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the books: Reinvent, Everything Connects, and Lift. He has just released his newest book: Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI*.The most compelling use case…

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naturethrive podcast episode 12 - Strata Homes Planning Director Claire Linley and Sustainability Manager Elsie Hargate 41:50

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This episode discusses biodiversity net gain (BNG) with Claire Linley, Planning Director, and Elsie Hargate, Sustainability Manager at Strata Homes, a leading UK housebuilder. They explore Strata's commitment to sustainability, evidenced by their "homes that make the heart beat faster" ethos and their proactive nature and biodiversity policy. The c…

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Ep. #83, Observability Isn't Just SRE on Steroids with Dan Ravenstone 36:15

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In episode 83 of o11ycast, the Honeycomb team chats with Dan Ravenstone, the o11yneer. Dan unpacks the crucial, often underappreciated, role of the observability engineer. He discusses how this position champions the user, bridging the gap between technical performance and real-world customer experience. Learn about the challenges of mobile observa…

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Alex Schadenberg and Roger Foley on the Cruelty of Canada’s Euthanasia Regime 1:02:38

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Euthanasia is bad medicine and even worse public policy. Once a society accepts the principle that killing is a splendid answer to suffering, the kinds and extent of suffering that come to be seen as appropriate reasons to cause death expands continually. Often, this suicide agenda — let’s call it — advances so slowly that, over time, people become…

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737: How to Fundraise for Leaders Who Never Wanted to Fundraise, with Alice Ferris 39:55

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Alice Ferris: GoalBustersAlice Ferris is the Founding Partner of GoalBusters, a firm working to help small and mighty fundraising teams achieve big impact by planning practical strategies, teaching essential fundraising skills, and doing the hands-on work to turn vision into reality. She has more than 30 years of professional fundraising experience…

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naturethrive podcast episode 11 - Bemari Founder Marina Bradford 51:59

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This episode of the naturethrive Podcast we dive into the evolving landscape of sustainability and nature reporting with our insightful guest, Marina Bradford. Founder of the consultancy Bemari, Marina brings a wealth of experience in helping organisations understand and address their environmental impact. We explore whether the increasing focus on…

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736: How High Performers Land New Business, with Matt Dixon 39:14

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Matt Dixon: The Activator AdvantageMatt Dixon is Founding Partner of DCM Insights, a global training and advisory firm, and a leading expert in business development and client experience. His first book The Challenger Sale was a #1 Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller, and translated in a dozen languages. His newest book with colleagues Rory C…

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George Gilder on Artificial Intelligence, Economic Innovation, and the Promise of Cryptocurrency 1:03:44

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We live in an era of cultural whiplash. Never has the potential for technological advances been more pronounced, and at the same time, the potential for wrenching societal dislocations so threatening. What are we to make of such times as these? Should we be excited or fearful, optimistic or quaking in our boots? For answers, Wesley turned to George…

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Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit 38:40

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In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …

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735: How to Help People Connect at Work, with Wes Adams 39:58

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Wes Adams: Meaningful WorkWes Adams is the CEO of SV Consulting Group, a firm partnering with Fortune 500s and scaling companies to develop high-impact leaders and support high-performing teams. He is also a positive psychology researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies the leadership practices and organizational structures that…

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734: The Path to More Joy in Work and Life, with Judith Joseph 39:48

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Judith Joseph: High FunctioningJudith Joseph is a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and the founder of and chief investigator at Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, New York City’s premier clinical research site. She’s also a clinical assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan, and chairwoman of the Wom…