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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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    Answering the Call to Something Bigger | EP52
    Oct 27 2025
    What happens when a Wall-Street-caliber energy trader steps off the trading floor to build pathways to the dignity of work for first-gen students? On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Paul Posoli - former energy executive (Enron, Calpine, Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan) turned founder and president of CareerSpring. What starts as a cheetah-shoes networking story turns into a masterclass on moving from success to significance. From a life-altering ask by a beloved school leader to the “sandwiches moment” that reset his compass, Paul opens up about impact and why opportunity shouldn’t depend on the zip code you’re born into. They unpack: From Success to Significance: The mindset shift sparked by mid-career reflection (and a hard lesson watching a visionary founder get “whacked”) that redefined what a meaningful legacy looks like. The Sandwiches Story: The humbling moment that reframed service - and why no act of contribution is beneath a leader. CareerSpring’s Engine: A community-powered platform that’s already supported 33,000+ first-gen/low-income students from 1,250 colleges, with 550 partner orgs, 550 on-career videos, and ~900 direct offers - all designed to convert potential into full employment, not underemployment. Advisors at Scale: Why a single warm intro changes a life - and how today’s advisees are becoming tomorrow’s advisors (1,600 advisors pre-migration; rebuilding on a new platform and growing). AI, Work, and the Middle Class: A clear-eyed take on productivity gains, job displacement, and why capitalism requires an intentional pipeline into quality, dignified work. Leadership Without the Pedestal: Being approachable without being everyone’s “bestie,” holding firm to values, and measuring impact by how people feel after they interact with you. If you care about talent, mobility, impact, or the future of work - or you’re simply weighing your own second-half pivot - this conversation is equal parts practical and heart-forward. Because leadership isn’t just about making the right call on a volatile market. It’s about showing up, opening doors, and building the kind of tomorrow where more people get to walk through them. Chapters: | Connect with Us | Follow Paul Posoli: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-posoli-b566791aa/ Curious About the CareerSpring Mission: For Students: Join the CareerSpring Network - connect with mentors, explore careers, and find your first job opportunity. For Leaders & Employers: Get Involved Here - become an advisor, partner organization, or hiring ally. (Paul Posoli is the Founder and President of CareerSpring, a platform connecting first-generation students to advisors, internships, and meaningful first jobs. A former energy industry leader who ran global commodities at JPMorgan, he also served five years as President of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston.) 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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    37 min
  • The Loneliest Job in the C-Suite | EP51

    The Loneliest Job in the C-Suite | EP51
    Oct 13 2025
    What happens when a leader known for her “stoic reputation” and strategic mind makes a bold career pivot everyone told her she couldn’t? On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy has a full-circle moment with Caroline Werner - Chief People Officer at LogicGate and a leader Christy has been “fangirling” since their shared days at Korn Ferry. From intentionally building a network that opens doors to navigating the loneliness at the top, Caroline pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to be the CEO of the people. She’s the leader who understands that business acumen is just as critical as the human element, and she’s not afraid to say that her job isn’t always about “loving people” - it’s about creating an environment where the right people can thrive. They unpack: Pivoting with Purpose: How Caroline broke into the tech industry after being told “no” and the power of “intentional networking” over collecting contacts. The CHRO’s Tightrope: Why the Chief People Officer role is often the loneliest in the C-Suite and the constant balance of being approachable but not being everyone’s “bestie”. Tradeoffs & Choices: Caroline’s core philosophy for navigating difficult decisions and why effective leadership isn’t about being liked - it’s about being respected and effective. The Power of Presence: A raw look at learning to be fully present as a leader and why the way you make people feel is the ultimate measure of your impact. Getting Unstuck: Embracing the reality that “nothing is forever,” whether you’re in a great season or feeling “stuck in the muck,” and how to learn more from your failures than your successes. Legacy Over Likes: How to define and build your legacy from day one and the privilege and pressure that comes with shaping an organization’s culture. If you’re a leader wrestling with tough calls, trying to pivot in your own career, or just want to hear from a leader who is as brilliant as she is real, this conversation provides a masterclass in leading with integrity and strategic grace. Because true leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up, being present, and making the hard choices that build a stronger tomorrow. Chapters: 00:00:10 - A Full-Circle Moment and Fangirling Over a Past Mentor 00:01:25 - An Overview of LogicGate's GRC Platform 00:01:58 - Caroline's Multifaceted Role as Chief People Officer 00:03:09 - Navigating Career Progression and the Challenge of Being at the Top 00:06:54 - Pivoting from Professional Services to Tech 00:10:05 - Tips for Intentional and Effective Executive Networking 00:13:20 - Building Organizational Trust and Defining the Modern HR Team 00:19:24 - Managing the Stress and Reality of a People-Focused Role 00:21:55 - The Evolving Debate on Remote vs. In-Office Work 00:26:00 - Defining the Connection Between Leadership and Legacy 00:41:14 - Acknowledging Others and Enjoying the Journey | Connect with Us | Follow Caroline Werner: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-werner-0788513/ (Caroline Werner is a results-oriented Chief People Officer with a history of success in complex, high-growth global companies. She specializes in building high-performing HR teams and leading enterprise-wide transformations in areas like talent, culture, and employee experience. A trusted advisor to CEOs and boards, Caroline excels at guiding businesses through periods of disruption and expansion, ensuring their talent strategy aligns with key business outcomes.) 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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    45 min
  • Fast, Messy Action Is a Leadership Skill | EP50

    Fast, Messy Action Is a Leadership Skill | EP50
    Sep 29 2025
    What happens when a community-builder refuses to wait for permission, takes fast, messy action, and turns solidarity into a strategy for work and well-being. On this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Anna Morgan - founder of Career BFF, talent leader, events creator, and the catalyst behind EVOLVE, a grassroots conference lifting up TA and HR. From getting quiet on a Costa Rica retreat to shipping a two-day event in 89 days, Anna brings a rare mix of compassion, candor, and get-it-done energy. She’s the person you want in your corner when the rug gets pulled - equal parts coach, connector, and accountability partner with receipts. They unpack: The last five years in TA/HR — layoffs, decision fatigue, “pandemic burn,” and why visibility + credibility (hello, LinkedIn) are armor for the next disruption Imposter syndrome vs. evidence — borrowing belief from your community until your own voice gets loud again Fast, messy action as a leadership skill — how Anna scopes, sequences, and ships community events (and why urgency + service beats perfection) Personal brand for practitioners — building relevance and inbound opportunities without becoming “a content person” Collaboration over competition — pulling back the curtain in recruiting to accelerate trust, reduce gatekeeping, and actually help people land The job search with dignity — why to say it out loud, ask for help, and surround yourself with safe, winning people “Failure isn’t the opposite of success - it’s the beginning of clarity.” Anna’s story, lessons, and how to analyze the pre-steps so you don’t repeat the miss If you’ve felt alone in a long search, or you’re leading teams through churn and change, this conversation puts language to what you’re carrying - and a blueprint for moving anyway. Because staying human is not a soft skill. It’s the operating system that makes every other skill work. Chapters: 00:02:46 - How the last five years reshaped TA 00:06:39 - How to choose your next move after a layoff 00:10:26 - Why building a conference in 89 days took empathy, community, and a little crazy 00:16:18 - Three pieces of advice for anyone in a long, public job search 00:19:31 - Who struggles more to self-promote - and how to use LinkedIn as service 00:22:56 - Why fake job postings erode trust and harm candidates 00:26:06 - Failure as the beginning of clarity - share a defining miss 00:33:08 - Finding your voice with the CHRO and protecting your integrity | Connect with Us | Follow Anna Morgan: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamorgan-recruiter-careerbff/ Check Out Anna’s Podcast – Your Career BFF: Coming Soon - https://yourcareerbff.com/podcast (Anna Morgan is the founder of Career BFF, a people-first recruiting and consulting partner that helps growth companies hire faster, smarter, and with heart. She blends direct hire, embedded TA, and manager training with community leadership (EVOLVE, Your CareerBFF Podcast) - backed by results like $1.2M in fees saved and 49% faster time-to-fill.) 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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    41 min
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