People Development Podcast

This podcast is for leaders developing themselves and the people around them. We believe that when people matter the most, strategies are smarter, organizations are healthier, and the impact is greater.

People Development Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Harrison Tash, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Harrison Tash hosts People Development Podcast, a business show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #87

  Episode 87: What Lights You Up? With Author, Mary Olson-Menzel

  Jul 22, 202645 min

  What if the key to your next career move isn't working harder—but discovering the work that truly energizes you? In this episode of the People Development Podcast , Harrison sits down with Mary Olson-Menzel —executive coach, business advisor, founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development, and author of What Lights You Up? —to explore how identifying your strengths, passions, and unique value can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career. Mary shares practical strategies for uncovering the work that puts you in a state of flow, along with the questions everyone should ask themselves—and the people who know them best—to better understand where they create the greatest impact. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why discovering what energizes you can transform your career. The questions that reveal your greatest strengths and natural talents. How feedback from others can uncover your unique value. Mary’s framework of the 3 P's : Prospects, Pivots, and Passions. Practical advice for career advancement, career transitions, and entrepreneurial aspirations. Whether you're pursuing your next promotion, considering a career change, or exploring a business of your own, this episode offers actionable insights to help you build a career that's both meaningful and sustainable. Guest: Mary Olson-Menzel Learn more: maryolsonmenzel.com Presented by Living Water Consulting At Living Water Consulting, we help leaders build healthy organizations through intentional leadership, proven systems, and purpose-driven strategy—so you can build a business that thrives with you, but doesn't depend on you. Learn more and discover additional resources at consultlivingwater.com . Take our free Growth Assessment to see what growth stage your business is in and discover practical insights on taking the next right step forward www.consultlivingwater.com/assessment #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #PeopleDevelopment #LivingWaterConsulting

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  Episode #86

  Episode 86: Get Unstuck with Author, Frankie Capparelli

  Jun 11, 202657 min

  You may not be stuck because you’re failing. You may be stuck because the cycle became comfortable. In our conversation with Frankie Capparelli , author of Stuckness: Within the Stronghold , we unpacked how people unknowingly fall into repeating patterns that limit growth, behavior, and opportunity. Some signs of stuckness: You’re working hard but not progressing You’ve lost urgency and momentum Predictability feels safer than growth Your current identity is limiting your future possibilities Frankie shared a critical insight: ⚠️ Familiarity is not the same as safety. ⚠️ Comfort is not the same as progress. The path forward isn’t “try harder.” It starts with: ✔️ Awareness ✔️ Responsibility ✔️ Breaking the cycle intentionally Growth begins the moment you stop normalizing what’s holding you back. Provided by Living Water Consulting 🌐 consultlivingwater.com 📧 connect@consultlivingwater.com Featuring Frankie Capparelli , author of Stuckness . #LeadershipDevelopment #Growth #MindsetShift #SelfLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #LivingWaterConsulting

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  Episode #85

  The Perfect Podcast for the Imperfect Leader with Fighter Pilot, Christian “Boo” Boucousis

  May 14, 202657 minS0

  <p>What does it take to lead at the next level—without burning out trying to be perfect?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the People Development Podcast we sit down with Christian “Boo” Boucousis, former Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot and high-performance business leader, to unpack the mindset shifts and execution frameworks that help leaders grow through discomfort instead of avoiding it.</p><p><br></p><p>From the cockpit to the boardroom, Boo shares practical lessons on leadership, clarity, decision-making, and building momentum in high-pressure environments. Together, we explore why perfectionism keeps leaders stuck, how pr...

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  Episode #84

  The Cognitive (AI) Leader with Tech Expert, Ricardo Arcia

  Apr 10, 202657 minS0

  <p>What does it really mean to lead in the age of AI?<br><br></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Arcia—CEO, software innovator & tech expert, and author of The Cognitive Leader—to explore a powerful shift in leadership thinking:<br><br></p><p>Cognitive leadership = intelligent collaboration between humans and machines.<br><br></p><p>Many leaders hesitate when it comes to AI. They wait for certainty, overanalyze the risks, or fear replacement. But Ricardo offers a different perspective—one grounded in action, structure, and responsibility.<br><br></p><p>This conversation isn’t about hy...

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  Episode #83

  Putting the Human Back into Human Capital | Featuring Mitch McDermott

  Mar 5, 202650 minS0

  <p>Hiring is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — decisions a leader makes.<br><br></p><p>In this episode of the People Development Podcast, we sit down with Mitch McDermott, founder of Talent Ascension Group, to explore how a human-centered approach to hiring transforms the search, team building, and long-term organizational success.<br><br></p><p>Rather than focusing only on resumes and job descriptions, Mitch shares how leaders can uncover what truly matters: alignment between a person’s goals, values, and the role they’re stepping into. When leaders create space for real conversation, they move beyond r...

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