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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 Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Política y Gobierno
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  • Find Your Way or Make One | EP44

    Find Your Way or Make One | EP44
    Jul 7 2025
    What do you do when you're expected to be the moral compass and the legal expert - and you’re neither a therapist nor a lawyer? In this real-talk episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Jocelyn King, the founder and CEO of Virgil HR, who went from overwhelmed HR exec to startup founder by asking a simple but powerful question: Isn’t there a better way? Together, they unpack the messy middle of leadership - where pressure, purpose, and people all collide. Tune in to hear: Why Jocelyn swears by grit, grace, and Google (yes, really) The communication skill that almost derailed her career - and how she turned it into her superpower The hidden weight of sitting in the C-suite (and how to carry it without crumbling) What HR leaders are really facing in a post-COVID, multi-state world And the moment that made her say: If the tool doesn’t exist... I’ll build it myself Whether you’re leading a team, building something from scratch, or just trying to keep your head above water - this episode is your reminder that there is always a way forward. And if you can’t find one? Make one. Chapters: 00:01:52 - Why HR keeps saying “I’m not a lawyer” 00:02:22 - What grit and resilience really look like in a startup 00:03:44 - The people who shaped Jocelyn’s leadership 00:05:28 - Building a team you can trust 00:05:42 - Leading through chaos without rituals 00:07:12 - Traits that helped Jocelyn succeed 00:08:01 - Turning communication into a leadership superpower 00:09:15 - Jocelyn’s mantra for overcoming obstacles 00:10:22 - What Jocelyn would tell her younger self 00:11:51 - A startup failure that turned into growth 00:15:01 - The biggest compliance issues HR leaders face 00:17:51 - Why HR carries more weight than people realize 00:18:38 - Where to meet Jocelyn at upcoming events 00:19:14 - Jocelyn’s personal outlets and self-care habits 00:22:08 - What makes Virgil HR different 00:22:54 - What no one tells you about the C-suite | Connect with Us | Learn more about VirgilHR: https://virgilhr.com/ Follow Jocelyn King: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynanneking/ (She's the real deal: CEO of VirgilHR, HR Compliance Expert and Technology Innovator, & A Proud Dog Mom) Meet Jocelyn IRL at Upcoming Conferences: SHRM Annual Conference - San Diego 2025 HRTech Conference - Las Vegas 2025 Transform (Already attended, but one of her favs!) HRWest (Already attended, but she may return next year!) 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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  • She Turned Rejection Into ROI - And Now Everyone’s Listening | EP43

    She Turned Rejection Into ROI - And Now Everyone’s Listening | EP43
    Jun 23 2025
    Most leadership stories start with a title. This one starts with a name people tried to weaponize. In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Ashley T Brundage - a former homeless part-time bank teller turned national VP, political candidate, and now CEO of Empowering Differences. Ashley didn’t just navigate discrimination, transition, and poverty - she transformed it into one of the most dynamic leadership blueprints of our time. Her method is simple, but not easy: track power, own your differences, and use both to lead. This episode explores: Why “diversity” isn’t a checkbox - it’s a business development strategy How to dismantle fear-based inclusion programs and replace them with ROI-backed leadership pipelines What most companies get wrong about DEI (and why renaming it won’t fix it)How to navigate identity-based ignorance without retreating or retaliating Why socioeconomic class is the most overlooked dimension of inclusion What it really takes to campaign for office while being “othered” on every doorstep How Ashley scaled her impact by treating empowerment like a strategy, not a sentiment Ashley’s story isn’t about making people comfortable. It’s about making people capable - of leading with clarity, building across difference, and staying rooted in conviction when the spotlight turns political. This isn’t just a masterclass in equity. It’s a case study in courage. Chapters: 00:01:20 – How We Met and Why Ashley Stood Out 00:01:47 – Ashley’s Background Beyond the Bio 00:03:10 – What Happens When You Google Ashley T Brundage 00:04:19 – How Ashley Helps Teams Feel More Inclusive 00:08:07 – Ashley’s Journey from Homelessness to the C-Suite 00:18:49 – A Common Myth About the C-Suite Experience 00:20:07 – A Failure That Shaped Ashley’s Leadership Path 00:22:11 – Campaigning Stories and Leadership Lessons from the Field 00:27:42 – The Deeper Layers of Empowering Differences 00:33:55 – Final Thoughts and How to Engage with Ashley’s Work | Connect with Us | Learn more about Empowering Differences: https://empoweringdifferences.com/ Grab Ashley’s book and start empowering differences today: https://empoweringdifferences.com/product/empowering-differences-book/ Follow Ashley Brundage: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleytbrundage/ (Rebuilt from rock bottom and now equips leaders to recognize power, difference, and what’s really driving impact.) 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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    38 m
  • Burned Out Executives Are Turning to This Former Felon | EP42

    Burned Out Executives Are Turning to This Former Felon | EP42
    Jun 9 2025
    Most leadership stories start with a promotion. This one starts with five felonies. In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy Honeycutt welcomes Garrett Mintz - former drug dealer turned executive mastermind facilitator, founder of Ambition in Motion, and the kind of person who’s built his career on second chances and relentless experimentation. What happens when you combine IO psychology, startup scrappiness, and a deep belief in human potential? You get a business that didn’t just survive - it scaled. Garrett shares how his journey from prison risk to purpose-driven CEO has shaped his views on mentorship, motivation, and building real community at the top. This isn’t a redemption arc. It’s a blueprint for doing business with conviction. They unpack: • Why horizontal mentorship (not top-down advice) creates the best growth • The real reason most mentoring programs fail - and what to do instead • How “work orientation” reveals the hidden reason mentorship either clicks or crashes • Why clarity of why beats charisma or credentials every time • How executive loneliness gave rise to community-led mastermind groups • Why obsession with the problem is more powerful than worship of the solution Whether you’re rebuilding after failure, leading a team through chaos, or trying to scale without losing soul - Garrett’s story proves grit and grace can coexist. Because leadership doesn’t start with having all the answers. It starts with asking better questions. Chapters: 00:00:54 – From drug dealer to executive facilitator 00:02:54 – The mentors who changed everything 00:07:24 – Why mentorship often fails 00:08:00 – What makes mentorship work 00:11:20 – Surprised by your work mindset? 00:13:47 – Daily habits that fuel leadership 00:15:17 – What’s next for Garrett’s work 00:22:50 – Keeping your team motivated 00:25:11 – A failure that reshaped the business 00:27:19 – How fatherhood changed his mindset 00:29:02 – A common myth about the C-Suite 00:30:49 – What Garrett does better than anyone else | Connect with Us | Learn more about Ambition in Motion: https://ambition-in-motion.com/ Follow Garrett Mintz: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettmintz/ (Built a business on second chances and now helps leaders see what’s really happening beneath the surface.) 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 m
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