# Gut + Science Gut+Science 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [352: Who Owns Culture? Developing a Culture Strategy for Continuous Improvement with Brett Hoogeveen](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/352-who-owns-culture-developing-a-culture-strategy-for-continuous-improvement-with-brett-hoogeveen) _2026-08-13_ Culture does not change because someone put new values on a wall. It changes when leaders decide who owns it, how it gets measured, and what behaviors get reinforced every single day. Nikki sits down with Brett Hoogeveen, leadership and culture strategist at BetterCulture, to unpack why culture initiatives often stall and what it really takes to make culture a measurable, intentional business… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/Who_Owns_Culture-_Developing_a_Culture_Strategy_for_Continuous_Improvement_8_13_GS_Brett_Hoogeveen-.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [351: Gamifying Volunteering: Turning Service Into Measurable Motivation at Work with Alex Grande](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/351-gamifying-volunteering-turning-service-into-measurable-motivation-at-work-with-alex-grande) _2026-08-06_ Service is not just a feel-good initiative. It can be a culture strategy. Nikki sits down with Alex Grande, co-founder of Recognize, to explore how gamification can turn volunteering, recognition, and employee engagement into experiences people actually want to join. Alex breaks down why many workplace volunteer programs fall flat, how leaders can simplify participation, and why visibility,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/Gamifying_Volunteering-_Turning_Service_Into_Measurable_Motivation_at_Work_8_6_GS_Alex_Grande-.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [Addicted to Betterment: Look for the Good Even in the Chaos with Katie Donovan](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/addicted-to-betterment-look-for-the-good-even-in-the-chaos-with-katie-donovan) _2026-07-30_ When the world feels divided and overwhelming, how do we lead well? David sits down with Katie Donovan, CEO of CAMP Digital, for an honest conversation about navigating fear, tension, and uncertainty in real time. No politics. No sides. Just a focus on people. Katie shares what it's like leading 80 employees through emotional highs and lows, creating space for disagreement without dehumanizing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/7_30_GS_A2B_replay.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [350: High Tech, Human Touch: Why Relationships Still Win in the Age of AI with Raina Fryer & Jeff Boucher](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/350-high-tech-human-touch-why-relationships-still-win-in-the-age-of-ai-with-raina-fryer-jeff-boucher) _2026-07-23_ Technology can move fast, but trust still moves people. Nikki sits down with Raina Fryer, Head of Talent Strategy, and Jeff Boucher, Senior Director at Titus Talent Strategies, to explore why relationships still win in the age of AI. Together, they unpack how leaders can use technology to create more capacity without losing the human connection that builds culture, trust, and belonging. From… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/High_Tech_Human_Touch-_Why_Relationships_Still_Win_in_the_Age_of_AI_7_23_GS_Raina_Fryer__Jeff_Boucher.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [349: Keeping the Human Side of AI Adoption with Regent Cornell](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/349-keeping-the-human-side-of-ai-adoption-with-regent-cornell) _2026-07-16_ AI is moving fast, but the real leadership test is not the technology. It is whether your culture can keep up without losing trust, clarity, and human connection. Nikki sits down with Regent Cornell, leadership expert, executive advisor, and longtime Fierce Conversations leader, to unpack what AI is revealing about the way we communicate, manage change, and lead people through uncertainty. Regent… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/Keeping_the_Human_Side_of_AI_Adoption_7_16_GS_Regent_Cornell..mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [348: The Hidden Cost of High Performance and How Conscious Leaders Reclaim Control with Lo Myrick](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/348-the-hidden-cost-of-high-performance-and-how-conscious-leaders-reclaim-control-with-lo-myrick) _2026-07-09_ High performance has a hidden price tag, and most leaders don't notice it until their body, relationships, or sense of self starts waving the red flag. Nikki sits down with coach, speaker, and performance expert Lo Myrick to unpack the invisible bottlenecks that keep high achievers stuck. Together, they explore identity, nervous system regulation, boundaries, decision fatigue, people-pleasing, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/The_Hidden_Cost_of_High_Performance_and_How_Conscious_Leaders_Reclaim_Control__7_9_GS_Lo_Myrick-.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [347: From Partner to CEO: Katherine Coble's Leadership Journey at Borshoff](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/347-from-partner-to-ceo-katherine-cobles-leadership-journey-at-borshoff) _2026-06-25_ A leadership baton is being passed, and Katherine Coble is stepping into the CEO role at Borshoff with gratitude, clarity, and a deep commitment to people-first leadership. Nikki sits down with Katherine to celebrate the legacy of Karen Alter, the evolution of Borshoff, and what it means to steward a company with more than 40 years of history. 💛 Katherine shares how her mindset shifted from… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/From_Partner_to_CEO-_Katherine_Cobles_Leadership_Journey_at_Borshoff_6_25_GS_Katherine_Coble-.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [Addicted to Betterment: Chase Dreams: The Obstacle is the Way!](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/addicted-to-betterment-chase-dreams-the-obstacle-is-the-way) _2026-06-18_ The dream is calling, but so are the doubts, the expenses, the uncertainty, and maybe even the outhouse. Nikki and David get real about chasing a big life vision while standing right in the messy middle of it, unpacking what it means to believe that "the obstacle is the way." From vision boards and growth mindset to panic moments and perspective shifts, they share how reconnecting to your deeper… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/6_18_GS_A2B_replay.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [In the Loop: Leading with Transparency and Trust with Angela White](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/in-the-loop-leading-with-transparency-and-trust-with-angela-white) _2026-06-16_ The best donor stories are not always wrapped in sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. Sometimes, the real power comes from telling the truth about what worked, what didn't, and what still needs to change. Katherine sits down with Angela White, President and CEO of Eskenazi Health Foundation, to explore how transparent communication, whole-person care, and authentic leadership can move people from… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/6_16_GS_ITL_Angela_White.mp3?dest-id=679908) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qNBJCE8jGnxZ) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [346: From a Dream to a Movement: How AltHR Is Redefining HR Community with Mindy Moncoop & Marnie Robbins](https://gutplusscience.libsyn.com/346-from-a-dream-to-a-movement-how-althr-is-redefining-hr-community-with-mindy-moncoop-marnie-robbins) _2026-06-11_ The old HR playbook is cracking, and Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins are here to build something more human in its place. Nikki sits down with Mindy and Marnie to explore the origin of altHR, a people-first community and movement designed for HR leaders who are tired of doing the work alone. Together, they unpack what it means to evolve the future of HR through mindset shifts, friendship,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gutplusscience/6_11_GS_Mindy_Honcoop__Marnie_Robbins.mp3?dest-id=679908)