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330: How to Not Suck at Being a Boss Feb 18, 2026

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In this Workday Playdate episode, Erin delivers a no-fluff leadership reset in How to Not Suck at Being a Boss. Erin breaks down how reactive habits quietly erode trust (hello burnout and disengagement) and replaces them with a five-step framework rooted in emotional awareness and clear communication.Inside This Episode:

Autopilot Leadership: Why reactionary management drains morale and how to interrupt it
Energy Sets the Tone: How your emotional state shapes culture, creativity, and results
Listen to Understand: Stop fixing. Start hearing. (Yes, it changes everything.)
Clear Expectations: Saying it out loud + writing it down = fewer misunderstandings
Psychological Safety: Celebrating effort, learning, and growth to build real trust
Lead Yourself First: Self-awareness, reflection, and owning mistakes like a pro
The Five-Step Framework: Erin’s simple roadmap to becoming a more effective boss
Improv at Work: Why “blocking the scene” kills connection—and what to do instead
Yes-And Check-In: A practical exercise to deepen presence in daily team moments
Embrace Imperfection: Leading with humanity beats leading with control

Who This Episode Is For:

New managers and seasoned leaders who want to level up
People leaders building emotionally safe, high-performing teams
Humans navigating burnout, disengagement, or workplace uncertainty
Remote and hybrid leaders craving deeper connection
Anyone ready to lead with more empathy, clarity, and play

Your Playdate PracticeThe “Yes, And” Check-in: This week, when a team member comes to you with an issue, listen to understand, not to respond. Once they finish sharing, say, “Tell me more.” When they tell you more, say, “Yes I hear you, and here's how I can support you through this.”
Your FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn’t extra anymore. It’s essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.
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329: The Power of Being Yourself at Work with Claude Silver Feb 11, 2026

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In this Workday Playdate, Erin welcomes leadership trailblazer Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, for a conversation about authenticity, empathy, and emotional fluency at work. This episode is a heart-forward guide to showing up as your full self so you can build trust, spark creativity, and lead with courage in today’s complex workplace.Erin and Claude explore how emotional safety, vulnerability, and presence directly impact performance, innovation, and connection. At the heart of the episode is a call to expand at work. Through improv principles like “yes, and,” culture addition (not culture fit), Erin and Claude offer leaders real ways to create psychologically safe, high-trust environments where people actually thrive.
Inside This Episode:

Authentic Leadership: Why being yourself at work is strategic
Emotional Safety at Work: How trust and psychological safety unlock creativity, loyalty, and performance
Claude’s Journey: From surf instructor to Chief Heart Officer
Water as Wisdom: Flow, movement, and calm as leadership metaphors
Improv at Work: Using “yes, and” to build collaboration, presence, and connection
Culture Addition: Moving beyond exclusionary culture fit to build stronger, more inclusive teams
Emotional Fluency: Learning to “speak human” and release outdated professionalism norms
Trusting the Long Game: Patience, vulnerability, and leadership lessons from Gary Vaynerchuk
Purpose & Joyful Service: Choosing love over fear to create real impact

Practical Takeaways:

Discover your authentic self through values, triggers, and feedback
Practice grounded presence and emotional regulation
Expand instead of shrink in moments of discomfort
Lead with love, clarity, and courage

Who This Episode Is For:

Leaders ready to show up more authentically
People managers building emotionally safe, high-performing cultures
Anyone navigating burnout, disengagement, or uncertainty
Remote and hybrid leaders creating connection without proximity
Humans who want to lead with more empathy, purpose, and play

Your FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn’t extra anymore. It’s essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.
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328: Showing Up as a Leader When the World Feels Heavy Feb 04, 2026

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In this Workday Playdate, Erin tackles a leadership reality many people leaders are quietly carrying: when the world feels heavy, your team feels it too. This episode is a grounded guide for showing up with intention, presence, and care without pretending you have all the answers.Erin explores how global events, constant information overload, and emotional fatigue are showing up inside our workplaces, whether we acknowledge them or not. Drawing on research around psychological safety and belonging, she makes the case that empathy, kindness, and emotional awareness are core leadership strategies.At the heart of the episode is Erin’s practical LOVE framework, a four-step approach leaders can use immediately to create safer, more resilient, and more connected teams.
Inside This Episode:

Leadership in Heavy Times: How world events impact decision-making, morale, and team dynamics
Psychological Safety & Belonging: Why safety and trust are performance multipliers, not perks
The LOVE Framework: 1. Listen for what’s said (and unsaid), 2. Openly ask questions without needing all the answers, 3. Value core values as decision-making anchors, 4. Energize your team with intentional, positive energy
Remote Leadership Presence: Simple ways to set the tone through daily messages and routines
Energy at Work: Why your energy is the culture—and how to manage it intentionally
Values Alignment: Turning belonging, acceptance, and community into lived practices
Leading with Love: How kindness, compassion, and contribution create real impact

Who This Episode Is For:

Leaders carrying the emotional weight of their role
Managers navigating uncertainty, burnout, or disengagement
People leaders building culture during challenging world moments
Remote and hybrid leaders setting tone without physical presence
Anyone who wants to lead with more humanity, clarity, and care

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327: Emotional Intelligence for the Overwhelmed with Lori Woodley-Langendorff Jan 28, 2026

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In this Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Lori Woodley-Langendorff to unpack a leadership truth we don’t practice enough: emotional intelligence isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s essential. Lori is an acclaimed author, educator, and expert in social-emotional literacy (SEL) who co-founded the non-profit "All It Takes" with her daughter, actress Shailene Woodley. Drawing from Lori’s 30-year career as a school counselor (and her lived experience as a parent), this conversation bridges the gap between personal growth and professional leadership, reminding us that the workplace has officially changed… and our emotional skills need to catch up.Together, Erin and Lori explore emotional intelligence (EI) and social emotional literacy (SEL) as learnable, trainable skills, not personality traits you either have or don’t. Lori introduces her SEL Muscle framework, a practical, no-fluff approach to building emotional resilience, strengthening communication, and leading with both connection and accountability. The result? Healthier teams, better relationships, and leaders who can handle overwhelm without passing it down the chain.Inside This Episode:

Emotional Intelligence at Work: Why EI is foundational to modern leadership and personal growth
SEL Is a Muscle: How social emotional literacy strengthens with intentional practice
Connection + Accountability: Why you need both to build trust and credibility
Emotional Awareness: How noticing feelings early prevents stress, burnout, and breakdowns
The SEL Muscle Framework: Practical tools for emotional resilience and clearer communication
Modeling the Way: Why leaders must “walk the talk” emotionally, not just strategically
Curiosity Without Judgment: How this one shift transforms relationships at work and home

Who This Episode Is For:

Leaders who feel the emotional weight of their role
Managers navigating overwhelm, conflict, or disengagement
Parents and professionals juggling accountability with compassion
People leaders ready to strengthen emotional resilience and communication
Anyone who wants to lead with more awareness and connection

Your FreebieYou’ve tried the color-coded calendars, the habit apps, and the “this is the week I finally get it together” pep talk… and it still doesn’t stick. That’s because consistency comes from understanding why your routines keep falling apart in the first place.The 4-Step Consistency Planner helps you uncover the four real reasons consistency breaks down and walks you through four practical fixes so you can take back control of your week.Download it here.
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326: Teams Don’t Quit Leaders… They Quit This Mindset Jan 21, 2026

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In this Workday Playdate, Erin breaks down a truth some leaders don’t want to hear: teams don’t leave because of the work, they leave because of how they’re led. Erin introduces 5D leadership, a more human, intuitive, and emotionally intelligent approach that goes beyond deliverables.She contrasts traditional 3D leadership—where output rules and humans come second—with 5D leadership, where intention, energy, and connection drive trust, creativity, and engagement. Erin shares a simple three-step shift that helps leaders stop managing roles and start leading humans. The result? Teams that stay, contribute, and actually want to collaborate.
Inside This Episode:

3D vs. 5D Leadership: Why task-only leadership quietly disengages your team
Intend the Energy: How setting intention (not just outcomes) changes everything
Lead the Human: Why seeing people beyond their role builds loyalty and trust
Intuition at Work: How emotional intelligence fuels better decisions and creativity
Co-Creation Over Control: Why the best leaders stop dictating and start designing with their teams
Energetic Leadership: How presence, not pressure, drives performance
The Improv Connection: What “yes, and” can teach leaders about collaboration

Who This Episode Is For:

Leaders frustrated by disengaged or burned-out teams
Managers stuck in task mode who want more trust and creativity
High-performers ready to lead with intuition and emotional intelligence
People leaders curious about energetic leadership and intention setting
Anyone who wants teams that don’t just comply, but commit

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325: Rewire for High Performance: Science-Based Self-Healing with Carrie Drinkwine Jan 14, 2026

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In this Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Carrie Drinkwine to explore a radical (and deeply human) truth: real healing starts with feeling.Carrie shares her powerful journey through chronic illness, emotional reckoning, and life-threatening health challenges. She explains how regenerative practices helped her reconnect to her body, her intuition, and her vitality. Together, Erin and Carrie unpack the emotional–physical connection, why “pushing through” keeps us stuck, and how flow, self-love, and emotional release create lasting wellness at work and in life.Inside This Episode:

Flow Over Force: Why flow is essential for overcoming obstacles and supporting long-term health.
Issues in the Tissues: How repressed emotions live in the body—and show up as physical symptoms.
Healing from Within: Carrie’s journey through chronic illness and emotional healing.
The Emotional–Physical Link: Why you can’t separate wellness at work from wellness in your body.
Self-Love as Medicine: How acceptance, compassion, and nervous system safety unlock vitality.
Listen to the Body: Why intuition—not optimization—is the most powerful health tool you have.
Holistic, Not Hustle: How regenerative health practices lead to real, sustainable transformation.

Who This Episode Is For:

Humans navigating burnout, chronic stress, or chronic illness
Leaders curious about emotional wellness and embodied leadership
High-achievers ready to stop overriding their bodies
Anyone exploring self-healing, holistic health, or regenerative practices
Fans of flow, intuition, self-love, and healing that actually sticks

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324: Stop Setting Goals. Do This Instead. Jan 07, 2026

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin explores a freeing idea that might just change how you approach your life and work: stop setting goals for the sake of setting goals and start setting intentions instead.Erin unpacks why traditional goal-setting often creates pressure, panic, and perpetual dissatisfaction. She shows how intention-setting brings us back to alignment, and introduces a simple five-step framework to help you shift from constant pursuit to purposeful presence. Your actions will actually reflect your core values, not just your to-do list.
Inside This Episode:

Stop Worshipping Goals: Why goal-setting without meaning can disconnect you from what actually matters.
Goals vs. Intentions: How goals create pursuit, but intentions create presence.
Core Values = Compass: Why alignment is the real driver of fulfillment.
The Five-Step Intention Framework: A practical, human approach to living and working with intention—without burning out.
Joy Over Panic: How intention-setting helps you feel grounded, flexible, and more alive in your day-to-day.
Life, Reframed: Why treating life like an improv scene changes everything.

Who This Episode Is For:

High-achievers who feel weirdly unfulfilled after hitting goals
Leaders craving presence instead of pressure
Humans tired of optimizing every second of their lives
Anyone seeking personal growth rooted in mindfulness and meaning
Fans of improv, alignment, and living on purpose (hi, you’re home)

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323: Why Imperfect Leaders Make the Biggest Difference with Neil Ghosh Dec 31, 2025

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin welcomes Neil Ghosh—purpose-driven leader, social impact advocate, and author of Do More Good—to explore a relieving idea: you don’t need to be perfect to make a meaningful difference.Together, Erin and Neil unpack what purpose-driven leadership actually looks like in real life. They dig into why empathy is a practice, how imperfection builds trust and innovation, and why lasting change almost always starts smaller than we expect.Neil introduces his GEMSS model—Get Engaged, Empower Others, Micro Philanthropy, Show Up, Start Small—as a practical framework for proactive living and leadership.Inside This Episode:

Purpose as a Burnout Antidote: Why purpose anchors decisions, sustains energy, and helps leaders navigate uncertainty.
The Power of Imperfection: How imperfect leaders create psychological safety, trust, and room for innovation.
Empathy, Reframed: Why empathy starts with perspective-taking before judgment—and how it changes leadership behavior.
The GEMSS Model Explained: A simple, actionable framework for doing more good without doing more everything.
Micro Philanthropy, Macro Impact: How small, consistent actions create ripple effects at work and beyond.
Unity Without Uniformity: What it really takes to build shared commitment in diverse teams and communities.

Who This Episode Is For:

Purpose-driven leaders who want impact without burnout
Humans who care deeply but feel overwhelmed by “doing it all”
Managers building cultures of trust, empathy, and belonging
Anyone curious how small, imperfect actions can still change the world

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322: Words Are Wands: Why Your Inner Dialogue Shapes What's About to Happen Dec 24, 2025

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin unpacks a simple idea: your words are wands. AKA, the way you talk to yourself is actively shaping what happens next.Erin introduces the concept of “Words Are Wands,” exploring how inner dialogue influences confidence, creativity, opportunity, and action. Drawing from improv, neuroscience, and real-life moments, she breaks down why most of us are stuck in negative, repetitive thought loops, and how to interrupt them on purpose.Through a five-step improv-based framework, Erin shows how reframing your thoughts isn’t “toxic positivity,” it’s a skill. One that helps you work with your brain (hello, Reticular Activating System) instead of against it.The big takeaway: when you change your language, you change what feels possible.
Inside This Episode:

Words Are Wands: How your inner dialogue quietly dictates your future.
The Thought Loop Problem: Why 80% of our thoughts are negative, 95% are repetitive, and what that means for confidence and burnout.
Reframing Without the Eye Roll: How to shift thoughts in a way that actually unlocks creativity and forward motion.
The Brain on Focus (RAS Explained): How your Reticular Activating System filters reality, and how to train it to spot opportunities instead of threats.
An Improv Framework for Mindset Shifts: A five-step approach for noticing thoughts, reframing language, and choosing aligned action.
Small Actions, Big Shifts: Why tiny, intentional moves matter more than dramatic mindset overhauls.

Who This Episode Is For:

High performers stuck in negative self-talk or overthinking loops
Leaders, creatives, and humans who want more confidence and clarity
Anyone craving a mindset shift that’s practical, playful, and grounded
Fans of improv, personal growth, and brain-friendly self-improvement

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321: Why Everyone’s Obsessed With Harvard’s #1 Leadership Class - And What You’ll Steal From It with Margaret Andrews Dec 17, 2025

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin welcomes Margaret Andrews—Harvard professor, leadership expert, and architect behind Harvard’s #1 leadership course—to unpack why this class has everyone talking.Together, Erin and Margaret explore why the most effective leaders manage themselves first; how vision setting starts with exploring possibilities rather than forcing answers; and why play, creativity, and emotional awareness are non-negotiable leadership skills. Margaret shares stories from teaching executives at Amazon, Walmart, Citi, the UN, and beyond, plus lessons from her book Manage Yourself to Lead Others. The big takeaway? Leadership is about self-awareness, intention, and creating space for humans to be human at work.
Inside This Episode:

Why Harvard’s #1 Leadership Class Works: The self-management framework that helps leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Vision Setting, Reimagined: Why great vision starts with exploring possibilities before setting intentions.
Self-Awareness = Career Insurance: The small daily practices that prevent burnout, derailment, and leadership misfires.
Play + Creativity at Work: How joy, laughter, and improv-adjacent thinking unlock better ideas and stronger teams.
Manage Yourself First: The core leadership skill most people skip—and why it changes everything.
Questions > Answers: How better questions lead to better leadership, decisions, and cultures.

Who This Episode Is For:

People leaders who want to lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
High performers feeling burnt out, stuck, or pressured to “be a certain kind of leader.”
Anyone curious about why Harvard’s top leadership class is so popular—and how to apply its lessons at work today.

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