The People Strategy Podcast

The People Strategy Podcast provides an ongoing coaching experience that the C-suite can leverage to align their people to more effectively execute the business strategy. The show challenges leaders to create a talent strategy roadmap that will increase profits and boost employee engagement. Host, Traci Austin, invites purpose-driven leaders to join her for deep-dive conversations on present challenges across the employee lifecycle. Listeners walk away with insights and strategic action steps to move them and their people forward. Episodes are ideal for Human Resource and Executive Level Managers to better understand how to create a strategy to serve their organization best.

The People Strategy Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Traci Austin, with 225 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.

Traci Austin hosts The People Strategy Podcast, a business show with 225 episodes published.

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  Episode 214: Gratitude-Driven Leadership: Closing the Chapter with Traci Austin

  Jun 19, 202510 minS0

  <h2>What if gratitude could transform how you lead through endings and unlock your next breakthrough?</h2> <p >Here's what most leaders get wrong: You think finishing strong means immediately jumping to the next big thing. But what if I told you that the leaders who create lasting impact know a secret about endings that changes everything?</p> <p >After four transformative years and 213 episodes, I'm sharing the most counterintuitive leadership lesson I've learned, and it might surprise you. This isn't just about saying goodbye to my podcast. It's about why the way you close chapters determines whether your next...

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  Episode 213: Meeting People Where They Are: Lessons from Rolling Tides

  Jun 12, 202521 minS0

  <p>At Rolling Tides Construction, people aren't just employees—they're the heart of the company. CEO Matt Rasmussen has built a culture that truly cares about its team, fostering an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. This people-first approach is more than a philosophy—it's a business strategy that drives loyalty, engagement, and success.</p> <p>Matt shares how Rolling Tides demonstrates care through authentic storytelling, meaningful connections, and intentional support. From spotlighting team members on social media to creating mentorship programs and wellness initiatives, the company prioritizes its people's well-being and professional development. Matt emphasizes list...

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  Episode 212: Engineering Spaces for Belonging: The Power of Intentional Culture-Building

  Jun 5, 202524 minS0

  <p >What if the most successful companies aren't the ones with the best perks or highest salaries, but the ones that have cracked the code on engineering authentic human connection? Nick Lombardino, Co-Founder of CultureCon, stumbled upon this truth during focus groups that were supposed to validate a technology solution. Instead, he uncovered a startling revelation: people weren't craving another digital tool; they were desperately seeking genuine connection in their workplaces.</p> <p >This unexpected discovery sparked a seven-year experiment that's been quietly revolutionizing how forward-thinking leaders approach culture. The secret? What Nick calls "engineered synchronicities"—strategic moments that feel sp...

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  Episode 211: Elevating Our Tradespeople: Building Culture, Clarity, and Passion on the Jobsite

  May 29, 202538 minS0

  <p >The trades have often been seen as a fallback rather than a first-choice career. But what if we challenged that narrative and recognized the skilled trades as a vital, dignified profession with immense opportunity? James Faulkner, President and Founder of Site Max Systems, brings decades of experience bridging technology and the trades to shed light on how we can elevate the workforce from within. His passion for creating environments where every worker feels respected and empowered makes him a leading voice in the industry's transformation.</p> <p >James understands the unique challenges faced by tradespeople—many enter the field as...

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  Episode 210: From High Turnover to High Commitment: How a Janitorial Company Became a People-First Powerhouse

  May 22, 202532 minS0

  <p >What if the issue isn't who you're hiring, but what they're walking into?</p> <p >That was the pivotal question Greg Brouwer asked himself when he took the reins of West Michigan Janitorial, overseeing a team of more than 200 employees and facing turnover rates nearing 200%. Instead of defaulting to reactive hiring or higher pay, Greg chose a different path... one centred on building belonging, not just bandwidth.</p> <p >"What if we focused less on finding more people," Greg asked, "and more on becoming a place worth staying in?"</p> <p >Greg's approach reframed leadership from task oversight to...

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