Gut + Science
Gut+Science is a fast-paced, storytelling-oriented podcast that provides leadership experiences from both an emotional and calculated lens. People-first minded executives and thought leaders share on the topics they are most passionate about, serving as mentors for our ever growing audience. Host Nikki Lewallen Gregory loves to bring out the fire in people and highlight the newest needed tools and information that build more meaningful work experiences.
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FEATURE: Building Highly Connected Remote Teams with Jason Cochran and Nikki Lewallen Gregory
🎙️ In this special feature episode, Nikki flips the script — she joined PeopleForward Network’s Jason Cochran on “Working Forward”! They dove into the real talk about what it takes to build strong, connected remote teams 🌎 💬. From flexible-first culture to over-communication magic and ditching "death by meeting,” Ni
What if your 9–5 helped you chase your wildest dreams? ✨ Nikki chats with Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Consulting, about how the Dream Manager program is flipping the script on workplace culture 💥 From dream lists and safari trips to career clarity and personal breakthroughs, Kate shares how asking one simple question—“W
What’s really keeping leaders stuck? 🤔 Dr. Rosie Ward joins Nikki to reveal the 7 subconscious “faulty programs” sabotaging leadership success—from the Overachiever to the Counterfeit. Based on data from 250+ leaders, this convo is all about breaking free from burnout, embracing authenticity, and transforming the way
In this episode of “In the Loop,” Katherine is joined by Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College! From engineer to Lt. Governor to higher ed powerhouse, Sue shares how she leads with passion, strategy, and radical transparency. They dive into how she unites thousands of employees across Indiana wit
304: From Perk to Priority: Why Pet Benefits Are the Future of Workplace Culture with Michelle Yates
Pets at work? 🐶 Yes, please! In this episode, Nikki teams up with Michelle Yates from Pet Partners to explore why pet perks are no longer just cute extras—they're culture-shaping power moves. From pet bereavement to paw-ternity leave and “pet working” events 🐾, they dish out creative, doable ways to bring more tail w
What happens when you ditch micromanagement and start leading with trust? Tina Moe, CPA and founder of ACT Services, shares how she turned workaholic tendencies into a thriving culture of autonomy. From dropping timesheets to rewarding longevity with unlimited PTO, she’s redefining leadership—one empowered team member
