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Gut+Science provides leadership experiences from both an emotional and calculated lens. People-first-minded executives and thought leaders share on the topics they are most passionate about, serving as mentors for our ever-growing audience.

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Addicted to Betterment: Planting Onions Expecting Strawberries? Lessons from the Bamboo Tree.

The results you're seeing today are a direct reflection of seeds you planted long ago, and if that hits a nerve, this episode is for you. Nikki and David are getting real about the wild truth that what you plant is what you get. From the legendary patience it takes to grow a Chinese bamboo tree to the behind-the-scenes grind of podcasting and showing up as your best self each day, this convo hits deep. They break down how to audit your daily "seeds," why choosing your crop before planting is the move, how AI is just like soil, and why protecting your energy is non-negotiable. Oh, and if you've ever doubted yourself during the slow seasons, this is your sign to keep going. The bamboo might just be about to shoot up. Betterment takes time, but with intention, patience, and a little self-awareness, your growth is coming 🎋 Additional Resources: Follow Addicted to Betterment wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: You get what you plant. Your actions and habits shape your outcomes. Growth takes time. Like the bamboo tree, results often come after long unseen effort. Check your inputs. Audit your daily choices to align with your desired future. Protect your energy. Be mindful of who and what you let into your environment. Small wins matter. Acknowledge them to stay motivated.

32 min
5 MAR

337: Your Vibration Is Your Currency with Carrie Moore

There's a level of leadership most people never access, not because it's hidden, but because it requires going inward first. Nikki sits down with transformational leadership expert Carrie Moore to explore a powerful truth: your vibration is your currency. Drawing from neuroscience, quantum mechanics, and executive leadership, Carrie explains how the energy you bring into a room directly impacts trust, culture, and results. This conversation goes beyond performance tactics. It dives into identity, influence over execution, and why transformation is the real work of leadership. Nikki and Carrie unpack subconscious rewiring, sovereignty, and the idea that the relationship you have with yourself is the only relationship you give the world. If you're ready to evolve from high-performing doer to future-ready leader, this one will shift how you think, lead, and show up. Additional Resources: Connect with Carrie on LinkedIn Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Nikki's Key Takeaways: Your vibration shapes trust, culture, and performance. Slow down to access awareness and influence. Transformation is leadership's true purpose. Influence scales impact more than execution. Identity work drives measurable business outcomes.

50 min
26 FEB

Addicted to Betterment: Courage Builders, Not Courage Killers

What if courage wasn't something you either had or didn't, but something you could build? Nikki and David open up about the real journey of courage, not as a Hollywood moment, but as a daily practice. From David's vulnerability in asking for help after a major injury, to Nikki's story of taking the stage during the emotional turbulence of divorce, they strip courage down to its core. The duo introduces a four-step framework rooted in faith, values, support systems, and taking action, even when it's scary. This episode is a call to action for anyone stuck in self-doubt or fear of failure. Whether you're facing a personal crossroads or seeking to lead others with more heart, you'll walk away inspired to become a courage builder, not a courage killer. Additional Resources: Follow Addicted to Betterment wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Courage starts with knowing you're not alone. Core values anchor brave decisions and actions. Borrowed belief powers you through tough times. Trying new things builds your courage muscle. Be a courage builder, not a courage killer.

38 min
19 FEB

336: The ABCs of Leadership: Align. Believe. Choose. with JM Ryerson

What happens when clarity, belief, and intention collide? You get a leadership framework so simple it's unforgettable, literally, it's the ABCs. Nikki is joined by JM Ryerson, coach, speaker, and founder of Let's Go Win, to unpack the "ABCs" of transformational leadership: Align, Believe, and Choose. Together, they explore how alignment creates a cultural backbone, belief fuels personal and professional breakthroughs, and conscious choices keep teams moving forward, even in tough times. From the power of simplicity and the danger of misaligned values to 4-day work weeks, this episode is full of actionable insights and real-life stories. Whether you're reworking your company values or reigniting your own leadership flame, this one will challenge you to upgrade, not change. Additional Resources: Connect with JM on LinkedIn Watch Let's Go Win on YouTube Listen to Let's Go Win wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about Let's Go Win Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Nikki's Key Takeaways: Alignment begins with clarity around core values and behavior. Belief shapes outcomes more than strategy ever could. Simplicity drives consistency, especially during change. Leaders must choose how they show up daily. Upgrade mindsets before expecting performance transformation.

44 min
17 FEB

In the Loop: Leadership that Listens with Ashima Kapur

What if HR's true power isn't just policies and programs, but its position as a strategic driver of culture and communication? Katherine sits down with Ashima Kapur, Chief People Officer at Allied Solutions, to explore the leadership mindsets and behaviors that drive sustainable growth. From growing Allied from 500 to nearly 2,000 employees to building an HR function that earns a seat at the table, Ashima shares a people-first blueprint for organizational success. She reveals how HR and communication go hand-in-hand to shape culture, why transparency and authenticity aren't optional anymore, and how leaders can empower teams by being real, clear, and consistent. Ashima's leadership philosophy is direct, human-centered, and refreshingly honest, exactly what's needed in today's evolving workplaces. Whether you're building a talent strategy or redefining your leadership style, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for leaders who care about their people and want to lead with intention. Additional Resources: Connect with Ashima on LinkedIn Connect with Katherine Coble on LinkedIn Learn more about Borshoff Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: HR must earn its seat through business understanding Culture is defined by consistent leadership behavior Communication must be authentic, transparent, and repeated Right person, right seat, right support equals success Growth demands people strategy aligned with business goals

33 min
12 FEB

335: Leading with Honesty and Care: Empowerment in Action with Steve Sorenson

What if the real secret to building leaders, not followers, was simply honesty paired with care? Nikki sits down with Steve Sorenson, Senior Director Learning and Culture at Johnsonville, to explore a leadership model rooted in humble candor, empowerment, and intentional coaching. Known for replacing "managers" with "coaches" and fostering autonomy through frameworks like the ABC Decision Method and the Simon Principle, Steve walks the talk when it comes to building trust, elevating teams, and modeling people-first leadership. This conversation is packed with tangible tools, soul-shifting moments, and the kind of clarity that challenges old norms and makes culture come alive. Whether you're trying to turn the ship or sharpen your edge, this one will shift how you lead. Additional Resources: Connect with Steve on LinkedIn Learn more about Johnsonville Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Nikki's Key Takeaways: Empowerment grows when autonomy and clarity align. Humble candor blends honesty with deep care. Coaches build leaders, not followers. Shared language strengthens trust and culture. Model the behavior you want repeated.

41 min
10 FEB

Work Doesn't Work (Anymore): Why Relationships Matter Most with Laurie Cozart

What if the secret to better leadership isn't about doing more, but being more human? In this episode of Work Doesn't Work (Anymore), Dr. Ryan Darby sits down with leadership expert and founder of Brain Squared Leadership Solutions, Laurie Cozart. With over 10,000 individuals and 500 teams coached, Laurie brings deep insights on how leaders can thrive in today's complex and rapidly changing workplace. Together, they unpack why hero leadership is outdated, why clarity is the most underrated leadership skill, and how vulnerability and relationship-building are actually strategic advantages. Laurie shares stories from her own journey and introduces practical, neuroscience-backed tools for fostering resilient leadership, trust-filled teams, and simplified work cultures that don't burn people out. If you're tired of the noise and looking to build magic teams that feel good and perform better, this conversation is your playbook. Additional Resources: Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn Followed Brain Squared Leadership Solutions on LinkedIn Learn more about Brain Squared Leadership Solutions Connect with Dr. Ryan Darby for continued leadership insights Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Hero leadership quietly exhausts everyone Clarity is kindness and performance fuel Relationships make hard tasks feel easy Vulnerability builds trust, not weakness Emotional safety drives resilience and engagement

36 min
5 FEB

334: Lead Dads, Working Moms, and the Future of Family-Friendly Workplaces with Paul Sullivan

What if the most overlooked group in your workplace holds the key to retention, loyalty, and a truly people-first culture? Nikki is joined by Paul Sullivan, former New York Times columnist and founder of The Company of Dads. Paul shares the deeply personal story behind his mission to elevate and support "lead dads," the primary caregivers often overlooked in corporate benefit structures. From the eye-opening stats on caregiving to stories of companies getting it painfully wrong, Paul challenges leaders to rethink how they message and activate the benefits they already offer. This conversation is a wake-up call and a roadmap for anyone serious about creating workplaces that work for families. If your culture says "family first," does your messaging and manager training back it up? Additional Resources: Connect with Paul on LinkedIn Learn more about The Company of Dads Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Nikki's Key Takeaways: Lead dads are often invisible but incredibly impactful. Messaging matters as much as your benefits package. Managers must walk the talk on flexibility. Small changes create big impacts for caregivers. Transparency attracts and retains the right people.

39 min

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Nikki Lewallen | Gut + Science: What's this all about?

Whether you need to land more business or increase output, the road to more revenue and better business outcomes ultimately relies on relationships. And if there's one thing Nikki Lewallen knows, it's relationships. In Gut+Science™, Nikki takes you on a one-of-a-kind ride that cuts to the core of people-first cultures—to see what true success looks like, and how CEOs like you are redefining employee engagement. If you're ready to replace gut instinct with the scientific insight you can use to drive change within your organization, this is the podcast for you. Get ready for real talk on leadership, lessons learned and what it truly takes to create winning cultures. This episode is our introduction and the why behind launching the show. Learn more at gutplusscience.com

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Nikki Lewallen Gregory

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Gut+Science provides leadership experiences from both an emotional and calculated lens. People-first-minded executives and thought leaders share on the topics they are most passionate about, serving as mentors for our ever-growing audience.