People First! with Morag Barrett explores the human side of leadership: workplace relationships, leadership trust, Meaning-FULL Connectivity™, and the Ally Mindset™ practices that drive real results in business and life. In each episode, keynote speaker, executive coach, USA Today bestselling author, and Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches member Morag Barrett sits down with authors, business leaders, and everyday humans to uncover practical ways to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture in an increasingly disconnected world. Because success in business is powered by relationships. And success in life is fueled by connection. Learn more at skyeteam.com/speaking
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Sep 28, 2026 · 30:16
Recognition isn’t a new idea. And yet, engagement continues to decline. In this conversation, Morag and Chester Elton explore why gratitude and recognition remain…
Sep 14, 2026 · 28:38
We’re more connected than ever. So why do so many leaders—and teams—feel disconnected? In this episode of People First! , Morag speaks with Rhea Ong-Yiu about the growing gap…
Aug 31, 2026 · 28:03
Menopause isn’t a moment. It’s a journey that can last years—and affect how people show up at work every day. So why are we still not talking about it? In this episode of People…
Aug 17, 2026 · 28:19
We all have coworkers who frustrate us. Different styles. Different approaches. Different ways of thinking. According to Stephen Shapiro , that’s not a problem—it’s your…
Aug 3, 2026 · 31:34
We talk about performance, productivity, and potential. But what if we’re misunderstanding how some of our best people actually work? In this episode of People First! , Morag…
Jul 20, 2026 · 36:42
When Leaders Become the Bottleneck. Why Letting Go Is the Hardest and Most Important Leadership Skill. Most leaders I work with aren’t trying to control everything. But somewhere…
Jul 6, 2026 · 29:35
Intentions don’t matter. At least not as much as most leaders think. In this week’s episode of People First , I sat down with Trevor Blondeel, founder of Manufacturing Greatness,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 23:44
Culture doesn’t grow from strategy decks or value statements. It spreads. In this episode of People First! , I sat down with Kyle S. King and Daniel Freeman , the organizers…
Jun 8, 2026 · 29:55
Care has a reputation problem. Too soft. Too sentimental. Not “serious leadership.” In this episode of People First!, Morag Barrett and Kristin Stapleton explore leadership…
May 25, 2026 · 42:36
We love to attribute high performance to talent. Charisma. Intelligence. Experience. But in this week’s People First! conversation with Christian “Boo” Boucousis, we explore a…
May 11, 2026 · 34:04
What if the leadership model we’ve been celebrating for decades is the very thing holding teams back? In this episode of People First! , Morag Barrett sits down with Bill Flynn —…
Apr 27, 2026 · 28:14
In this episode of People First!, Morag Barrett explores workplace relationships, leadership trust, and human connection with Vered Kogan, discussing how leaders build…
Apr 6, 2026 · 26:54
In this episode of People First!, Morag Barrett explores workplace relationships, leadership trust, and human connection with Dr. Riza Kadilar, discussing how leaders build…
Mar 23, 2026 · 29:53
Remote and hybrid work aren’t going away — but trust doesn’t magically survive the shift. In this People First! episode, I’m joined by Peggy Kendall, researcher, professor of…
Mar 9, 2026 · 22:49
In this People First! episode, I sit down with Laura Armstrong — 3x world champion martial artist, international speaker, bestselling author, and creator of The Empowered…
Feb 16, 2026 · 28:17
What does leadership look like when the situation is unclear, emotions are high, and everyone is waiting for you to make the next move? In this episode of People First! , I’m…
Feb 2, 2026 · 28:46
In this episode of People First!, Morag Barrett talks with Preston Poore—executive coach, author, and former Coca-Cola leader—about his new book, How Is Greater Than What: The…
Jan 21, 2026 · 31:07
In this People First! episode, I sit down with my dear friend and fellow connection-evangelist Dr. Michelle K. Johnston — top executive coach, business professor, bestselling…
Jan 5, 2026 · 31:57
In this People First! conversation, I sit down with Mark C. Crowley — visionary leader, bestselling author, and longtime advocate for human-centered leadership — to unpack the…
Dec 17, 2025 · 27:01
Most of us were taught to “check emotions at the door.” Turns out… your nervous system never got that memo. In this week’s People First! episode, I sit down with Andrea…
Nov 10, 2025 · 29:23
This week, Morag welcomes back Alaina Love —CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting, co-author of The Purpose Linked Organization , and author of the inspiring new book Permission to Be…
Oct 27, 2025 · 34:27
In this special two-for-one episode, Morag welcomes back Dr. Jeffrey Hull—Executive Director at the Institute of Coaching, Harvard Medical School Affiliate—and leadership…
Oct 6, 2025 · 28:31
This week, Morag sits down with Margaret Andrews —executive educator, Harvard instructor, founder of The MYLO Center, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others . Drawing from…
Sep 23, 2025 · 30:54
We’re excited to welcome back David Cohen—globally recognized thought leader, executive coach, and author of Selecting the Best: Fostering a Workforce Driven by Values for…
Sep 8, 2025 · 30:46
This week, Morag is joined by Dr. Rosie Ward—CEO of Salveo Partners, award-winning author and podcast host, and fierce advocate for rehumanizing workplaces. Rosie’s new book,…
Aug 25, 2025 · 30:43
This week, Morag is joined by Jonathan Stutz—President of Global Diversity Partners, Inc., former leader at Amazon, Microsoft, and Zulily, and co-author (with Eddie Pate) of…
Aug 11, 2025 · 34:31
In this episode of People First , Morag is joined by Meredith Waters—high-performance coach, transformational strategist, and founder of Thriving at Water’s Edge . With over two…
Aug 1, 2025 · 32:07
This week, we welcome award-winning global learning executive and author Jeanine Mathó to People First . Jeanine shares her deeply personal journey from the height of corporate…
Jul 14, 2025 · 24:38
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Bobbi Wegner—psychologist, Harvard lecturer, and founder of GROOPS—to People First! . With her unique blend of clinical and organizational…
Jun 30, 2025 · 33:50
This week, Morag sits down with Sabina Nawaz—executive coach, former Microsoft executive, and author of You Are the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need .…
Jun 23, 2025 · 26:55
We’re excited to welcome Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development at the Center for Leadership Studies and member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches community. In…
Apr 21, 2025 · 30:54
We’re thrilled to welcome back Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and author of Any Dumb Ass Can Do It . Known for his bold authenticity and signature Aussie wisdom,…
Mar 31, 2025 · 31:20
In this episode of the People First Podcast , we sit down with executive coach Dina Denham Smith to explore the power of emotional agility in leadership. Dina shares how leaders…
Mar 17, 2025 · 30:42
This week on People First , we’re joined by Dr. Joey Faucette, a culture architect, certified executive coach, and best-selling author of Work Positive in a Negative World: Team…
Mar 3, 2025 · 27:58
This week on People First , we welcome Dave MacDonald, Owner and President of Better Together Group. Built on Zig Ziglar’s philosophy—"If you help enough other people get what…
Feb 17, 2025 · 25:43
This week on People First , we welcome Mindy Honcoop, a seasoned people leader, HR advisor, and the founder of Agile in HR. With over 24 years of experience optimizing…
Feb 3, 2025 · 21:44
This week on People First , we welcome Stephen George, a seasoned voice actor, audio professional, and broadcast producer with more than a decade of experience in the field. As a…
Jan 20, 2025 · 29:12
This week on People First , we’re thrilled to welcome back Robert Glazer, founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and a…
Jan 6, 2025 · 27:55
This week on People First , we’re thrilled to welcome Heather Younger back to the show! Heather is the CEO of Employee Fanatix, a TEDx speaker, a three-time best-selling author,…
Dec 16, 2024 · 31:52
This week on People First , we welcome Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire, co-authors of the groundbreaking book Co-Development Action Learning for Business . Drawing from…
Dec 4, 2024 · 22:52
This week on People First , we’re joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni, a workplace growth champion and best-selling author. Julie helps leaders and organizations unlock talent and…
Nov 18, 2024 · 30:35
This week on People First , we sit down with Jonathan Bennett, an advisor and executive coach specializing in helping purpose-driven leaders navigate their toughest challenges.…
Oct 28, 2024 · 26:00
This week on People First , we welcome Mary Ostafi, executive coach, speaker, and author of Coming into Consciousness: Living with Purpose, Loving with Passion, and Leading with…
Oct 14, 2024 · 25:16
This week on People First , we’re joined by Mary Olson-Menzel, the founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development. With over 30 years of leadership experience across industries…
Sep 23, 2024 · 29:36
This week on People First , we welcome Lee Itzhaki , a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the high-tech industry. Lee has transitioned from product management and…
Sep 9, 2024 · 30:29
This week on SkyeTeam’s People First , we sit down with the incredible Caroline Stokes, author of Elephants Before Unicorns and an expert on leadership development, technology,…
Aug 26, 2024 · 34:49
In this episode of SkyeTeam's People First, we have a compelling conversation with Russel Lolacher, an international speaker and the founder and host of the podcast Relationships…
Aug 12, 2024 · 26:34
This week on SkyeTeam's People First, we sit down with HR veteran Vanessa Patrick, Associate Dean for Research, Executive Director of Doctoral Programs (PhD and DBA), Professor…
Jul 29, 2024 · 25:26
This week on SkyeTeam's People First, we sit down with HR veteran Joan Hobdin, founder of jdhInsights, LLC. With over 25 years shaping HR strategies across global organizations,…
Jul 8, 2024 · 36:34
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! This week, we're joined by two exceptional leaders: Paul Savardi, Chairman and CEO of Insperity, and Dr. Eli Jones. In their new book, Making…
Jun 17, 2024 · 34:37
This week, we're joined by Dr. Jennifer Nash, a leadership consultant and executive advisor who helps leaders and organizations prioritize people to power performance. Dr. Nash…
Jun 3, 2024 · 25:22
This week, we welcome Scott Mautz, an expert in mental strength, peak performance, change, employee engagement, and leadership. In his book, The Mentally Strong Leader , Scott…
Apr 22, 2024 · 42:24
This week, Morag interviews Jeffrey Shaw, a leading voice for self-employed business champions! Jeffrey is a bestselling author (LINGO and The Self-Employed Life: Business and…
Apr 1, 2024 · 31:16
This week on People First!, Morag chats with Moustafa Hamwi, a bestselling author who's an expert in a wide range of fields, from executive coaching to yoga and adventure sports.…
Mar 25, 2024 · 30:24
Tired of unproductive meetings? This week, we're joined by Steven Rogelberg, a leading expert on meeting effectiveness from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Steven…
Mar 4, 2024 · 27:27
This week, Morag and Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company, discuss her career journey, research, and her book In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO: Overcoming…
Feb 12, 2024 · 30:19
This week, Morag, Scott Osman, and Jacquelyn E. Lane from the 100 Coaches Agency discuss guiding ideals that can propel a leader’s impact far beyond themselves. Episode Chapters:…
Jan 9, 2024 · 27:27
This week, Morag and Atif Rafiq discuss how teams can collaborate and lead innovation! Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Show Open 1:30 - Growing Up 2:36 - Career Arc 5:39 - Role of…
Jun 25, 2023 · 29:27
This week, Morag and Jim Collison from the Gallup Organization discuss leading with your strengths, and leveraging the CliftonStrengths profile. Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Show…
Dec 2, 2022 · 28:15
Kay is founder and CEO of KAY Diversity & Performance B.V., a global company committed to embedding diversity of talent into the transformational purpose of companies so as to…
Nov 30, 2022 · 27:20
Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and creator of the Brain Bump app. From tracking criminals and terrorists…
Nov 29, 2022 · 27:41
Dr. Kumar is an expert in International Business Strategy and Cross-Cultural Management. Originally from India, Dr. Kumar has lived and worked in the United States, U.K.,…
Nov 28, 2022 · 30:29
Join me and Dr. Gary Crotaz, Chief Engagement Officer of KultraLab, a behavioural science and technology organization that accelerates your strategy by igniting the spark that…
Nov 23, 2022 · 27:12
In Roberts own words: When I was 5 years old, I visited Radio Flyer for the first time and fell in love with this company and what it means to people. My grandpa, a poor Italian…
Nov 22, 2022 · 24:56
Dr. Jennie Byrne lives to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways. She is a clinical translator between segments of our complex health system -…
Nov 22, 2022 · 31:34
Charlene Wheeless is a renowned communications visionary, mother, author, and speaker with more than three decades of experience in corporate communications and executive…
Nov 21, 2022 · 25:40
Join me in my conversation with Lori Leavitt. "𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦…
Nov 21, 2022 · 26:34
In Jason's own words: In the summer of 1990, I was a rising high school sophomore playing football and baseball in Randolph, New Jersey. 1990 was economically challenging, and…
Aug 19, 2022 · 25:57
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Jul 11, 2022 · 26:32
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Jul 5, 2022 · 29:04
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Jun 6, 2022 · 33:51
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
May 31, 2022 · 24:33
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
May 2, 2022 · 25:49
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Apr 15, 2022 · 28:56
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Mar 30, 2022 · 32:51
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Mar 25, 2022 · 30:34
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Mar 16, 2022 · 29:20
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Mar 7, 2022 · 28:38
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Feb 28, 2022 · 32:07
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Feb 21, 2022 · 32:05
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Feb 14, 2022 · 36:21
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Jan 25, 2022 · 34:50
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Jan 18, 2022 · 24:43
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Jan 11, 2022 · 33:45
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Jan 4, 2022 · 21:17
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Dec 28, 2021 · 25:19
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Dec 21, 2021 · 24:44
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Dec 14, 2021 · 22:04
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Dec 7, 2021 · 24:17
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Nov 29, 2021 · 29:43
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Nov 4, 2021 · 27:14
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Oct 26, 2021 · 34:11
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Oct 19, 2021 · 33:21
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Oct 12, 2021 · 19:28
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Oct 5, 2021 · 18:34
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Sep 28, 2021 · 20:38
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Sep 20, 2021 · 27:00
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Sep 13, 2021 · 25:53
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
Sep 7, 2021 · 28:01
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are…
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