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Inside the C-Suite

Inside the C-Suite

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 Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top leaders manage their energy, expand their influence and transform vision into action, this is for you. Christy and her guests dive deep into the intersection of leadership, impact and innovation, revealing the practices and mindsets that empower them to show up as their most authentic, effective selves. At its core, Inside the C-Suite is more than just leadership tactics; it’s about the energetic exchange that drives real influence and change. Whether it's navigating chaos, overcoming adversity or building the resilience to lead with clarity, the podcast uncovers the personal and professional journeys of those who are redefining what it means to lead. If you're ready to go beyond the surface and tap into the deeper currents that shape leadership, this podcast is your invitation to listen, learn and lead differently.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Gestion et leadership Politique Économie
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  • Turning Hard Moments Into Durable Systems | EP48

    Turning Hard Moments Into Durable Systems | EP48
    Sep 1 2025
    In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Libby DeLucien - a builder who turns hard moments into durable systems. Libby builds in the real world. When recruiting broke, she engineered a better funnel.When pricing felt like guesswork, she turned quoting into a repeatable hand-off. Her companies solve friction you can feel on the job site and in the back office. We start with the story and land on the system. When Libby explains she has aphantasia - it clicks: she runs on checklists and clean inputs that create real speed. From there, her leadership is simple and serious - force alignment first, then move with intention until the work is finished. And because presence is part of the job, she trained it on purpose - with a performance coach - so confidence isn’t a vibe; it’s a switch she hits on cue. Tune in to hear: How a personal reset became Organize It - and why recurring revenue changed her trajectory Aphantasia as a hidden edge - systems over visualization, clarity over vibe The persona work that helps her own a room on demand How to choose the right coach when the real constraint is you, not the playbook Family as an enterprise - real roles, real accountability, generational skills on purpose Leading Like an Elephant and “Kids That Clean” - building courage and capability early Indigenous roots and why representation in entrepreneurship matters Libby doesn’t trade in slogans. She builds systems that ship. If you want a company that lasts, design it on purpose. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Libby DeLucien joins Inside the C-Suite - serial entrepreneur building three companies on purpose 00:01:50 - Where did it start?” From crisis to Organize It and the power of recurring revenue 00:04:29 - “What broke in hiring?” WootRecruit takes dead aim at no-shows and speed-to-hire 00:06:32 - “So what is Service Cart?” Quote with confidence and make sales delegable 00:08:59 - “Explain aphantasia.” No mental pictures—systems, checklists, and velocity instead 00:13:21 - “How are you leveling up?” Body first, home next, business follows 00:16:01 - “Which coach moves the needle?” Business vs. leadership vs. mindset—pick the constraint 00:20:01 - “Why a drag-queen coach?” Presence engineered—confidence as a switch, not a mood 00:24:12 - “Define intentional execution.” Alignment -> intention -> execution; replace balance with intentional time 00:26:26 - “Why write for kids?” Leading Like an Elephant, Kids That Clean, and building generational skill | Connect with Us | Book a professional clean or home organization session: https://organizeit.services/ Hire reliable talent fast with an automated recruiting funnel: https://wootrecruit.com/ Align, set intention, and execute with One Layer Deep: https://www.amazon.com/Layer-Deep-Winning-Business-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0F3NLK548 Teach courage and leadership with Leading Like an Elephant: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Like-Elephant-Heart-Difference-ebook/dp/B0F3YY3KW9 Follow Libby DeLucien: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmurphy2/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/libbydelucien/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@libbydelucien (Libby DeLucien builds systems that turn home services into scalable businesses. Founder of WootRecruit (2020) and Service Cart (2025), she’s helped 400+ companies across 25 industries hire faster and sell cleaning services online in seconds. She also owns Organize It - launched in 2014 with a cleaning division added in 2018 - now a proving ground for her products and a growing franchise, all while raising three kids in a family of entrepreneurs.) Follow Inside the C-Suite: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwiseman/ Subscribe on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2gk39EvNtXLVHuAbp7tr6b Subscribe on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-c-suite/id1739883160 Want to be on the show or know someone who might? Contact Form – https://forms.gle/B1fVXPSV6b3x3AsS9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 min
  • The Impact of Speaking Every Customer’s Language | EP47

    The Impact of Speaking Every Customer’s Language | EP47
    Aug 18 2025
    In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling - a leader in translation and localization whose mission is simple but powerful: help brands speak to the world in its own languages. Bryan doesn’t come across like your standard tech exec. He’s a gardener at heart, someone who likes to grow things - whether that’s plants, businesses, or people. And that instinct shows up in how he leads Smartling. Tune in to hear: Why global brands are mandating AI adoption in 2025 - and how Smartling is delivering on it How multilingual content drives organic traffic and digital growth in international markets The cultural nuance of localization (why Canadian French ≠ French French, and why it matters) How Bryan approaches fear and skepticism around AI in the workforce - and why learning the skill set is non-negotiable The personal leadership lessons that carried him through crisis and into long-term success At its core, this episode is about connection - between brands and their customers, between leaders and their teams, and between language and meaning. Bryan doesn’t just translate content. He translates possibility. And in a world moving this fast, that’s the kind of leadership we need. Chapters: 00:01:22 – How Smartling Helps Global Brands Like Tesla, Apple & Disney 00:03:30 – AI Translation: Cutting Costs & Growing Digital Footprints 00:06:35 – Unique Languages & Emerging Localization Trends 00:08:28 – Fear of AI vs. Curiosity: Why Skills Matter More Than Ever 00:11:13 – Christy’s First AI Experiment: From Poems to Prompts 00:12:53 – Top 3 Ways to Learn AI Skills Fast 00:14:34 – From Google to GPT: How Search Behavior Is Changing 00:19:18 – AI Vocabulary & The Challenge of Clear Communication 00:23:07 – Localization Done Right: Brand Voice & Cultural Nuance 00:25:52 – Leadership in Crisis: Lessons from Losing a Business in COVID 00:28:12 – A Defining Moment: Loss, Resilience & Leading Through Tragedy 00:32:30 – What Bryan Murphy Does Best as a CEO 00:34:39 – Final Takeaways: The Power of Language to Connect the World | Connect with Us | Learn more about Smartling: https://www.smartling.com/ Follow Bryan Murphy: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmurphy2/ (Bryan helps global brands speak every customer’s language - building trust and driving growth through Smartling’s LanguageAI platform. With two decades of experience scaling e-commerce and SaaS companies, including leadership at eBay and co-founding WHI Solutions, he blends technology with empathy to make localization fast, accurate, and human. Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and recognized on a16z’s Marketplace 100, Bryan doesn’t just lead companies - he builds teams and tools that connect the world.) Follow Inside the C-Suite: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwiseman/ Subscribe on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2gk39EvNtXLVHuAbp7tr6b Subscribe on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-c-suite/id1739883160 Want to be on the show or know someone who might? Contact Form – https://forms.gle/B1fVXPSV6b3x3AsS9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min
  • The Researcher Rebuilding the Soul of Work | EP46

    The Researcher Rebuilding the Soul of Work | EP46
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy welcomes generational researcher and founder of Inlay Insights, Kim Lear - a speaker, writer, and cultural translator whose work puts context behind the chaos of modern work. Kim doesn’t do clickbait stereotypes or “Gen Z vs. Boomers” headlines. She studies shifts in trust, leadership, parenting, politics, and communication over time - then helps companies actually make sense of it. Through storytelling and hard data, she unpacks why cultural change feels disorienting and how leaders can navigate it with empathy, rigor, and intention. Together, Christy and Kim explore what happens when generations collide in the workplace - and why that tension might be exactly what we need. Tune in to hear: How Kim’s research into generational identity started with one radical question: “What if my grandmother had been born in a different era?” Why the collapse of institutional trust isn’t just a Gen Z issue - it’s a workplace wake-up call The missed opportunity in the “authenticity movement” and why emotional regulation is leadership’s next frontier What COVID did to our shared sense of direction - and how it rewired expectations for work, leadership, and belonging How Gen Z sees work differently than Millennials - and why that might be a good thing for business Kim doesn’t just study change - she maps it. And if we want to lead people forward, we need to understand them first. Chapters: 00:01:56 - What Changes Across Time - and Why Context Is Everything 00:04:35 - Personal Roots of a Generational Obsession 00:11:40 - COVID’s Long Shadow and Gen Z’s Broken Trust 00:16:22 - Why Losing the Workplace as a Shared Space Changed Everything 00:20:11 - Vulnerability at Work: When It Helps and When It Hurts 00:22:25 - Whole Self vs. Best Self: The Career-Defining Distinction 00:26:35 - Why HR Must See Itself as an Energy Conduit 00:31:11 - Respect, Identity, and the Complexity of Modern Leadership 00:33:39 - Gen Z’s Take: Work Isn’t Family - It’s a Contract 00:34:45 - Kim’s Hard Lesson: Vetting Ideas Before Pitching Up 00:40:03 - Where Are the Grown-Ups? What Young People Are Really Asking 00:44:13 - Connection Over Perfection: What People Want from Leaders Now Curious about the book Christy shared? Brand Up isn’t just a read - it’s a blueprint for showing up with purpose. Whether you're navigating college admissions, job interviews, or executive leadership, this book helps you clarify who you are and lead from it. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step into who you are and lead with it - this is it. | Connect with Us | Learn more about Inlay Insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inlay-insights/ Follow Kim Lear: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylear/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kim_lear SubStack - https://kimlear.substack.com/ (Kim breaks down the cultural shifts shaping today’s workplace - using data, storytelling, and humor to make it stick. Her work has been featured by NPR, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and more. Trusted by Fortune 500s and top universities alike, Kim doesn’t just study change - she makes it make sense.) Follow Inside the C-Suite: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwiseman/ Subscribe on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2gk39EvNtXLVHuAbp7tr6b Subscribe on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-c-suite/id1739883160 Want to be on the show or know someone who might? Contact Form – https://forms.gle/B1fVXPSV6b3x3AsS9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 min
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