The Unspoken Edge

Rachel Keck
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The Unspoken Edge is a leadership podcast for people-first founders and executives. We name what’s not being said—the quiet dynamics that shape culture, connection, and clarity—so you can turn tension into traction and lead with lasting impact. Hosted by Rachel Keck - coach and author - who creates spaces where leaders can surface the unspoken and navigate complexity to ultimately build cultures of genuine connection. Connect with Rachel: Mosaic-Collaborative.com LinkedIn - Rachel Keck Instagram - @rachelkeckcares Facebook - MosaicCollaborativeKC

  1. Aug 19

    Be an Opening: How Legacy Is Built One Story at a Time

    This episode concludes Gutsy Grief, a five-part series exploring how loss, grief, and major life transitions can become catalysts for self-knowledge, courage, and a more authentic way of living. As John Jeff reflects on the unexpected journey from publishing Gutsy Grief to creating The Museum of All the Things We've Loved, this conversation becomes less about grief itself and more about what happens when we allow our stories to create openings for others. Together, Rachel and John Jeff explore trusting the unfolding, following intuition over rigid plans, building meaningful work through authentic relationships, and redefining legacy as something we actively create rather than simply leave behind. They discuss how community transforms individual stories into collective healing, why connection often grows from vulnerability, and how honoring our experiences can become a gift to others. The episode closes with a powerful invitation from the final chapter of Gutsy Grief: when life creates an opening, we can choose to pave over it or tend the ground and discover what might grow. If you've ever wondered how your story might become someone else's hope, this conversation is for you. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Gutsy Grief the bookConnect on LinkedInConnect on InstagramEmail John Jeff 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

  2. Jun 26

    Gutsy Grief: Being Known - Why Community Begins with Vulnerability

    This episode is part of Gutsy Grief, a five-part series exploring how loss, grief, and major life transitions can become catalysts for self-knowledge, authorship, and a more authentic way of living. As John Jeff Hutter shares his story in front of live audiences, one question continues to surface: What does it really mean to be known? Together, Rachel Keck and John Jeff explore the difference between being noticed and being known, the vulnerability hangover that often follows honest sharing, and why authentic community requires more than simply telling our stories. They discuss performance versus presence, why loneliness is becoming one of our greatest modern challenges, and how sharing from "source" invites deeper connection than polished or curated versions of ourselves. At its heart, this conversation is about community, not as a place we find, but as something we create through courage, curiosity, and mutual vulnerability. Because healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when we're willing to let ourselves be seen, and when others are willing to truly receive us. If you've ever wondered whether your story matters, or longed to feel more deeply known, this conversation is for you. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Gutsy Grief the bookConnect on LinkedInConnect on InstagramEmail John Jeff

  3. Jun 10

    Authentic Marketing in an AI World: Why trust matters more than ever

    In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, Rachel sits down with marketing strategist Joel Crampton to explore the evolving relationship between authenticity, trust, technology, and business growth. As AI continues to reshape the way businesses communicate, a new question is emerging: How do we stay authentic in a world where content can be generated instantly? They discuss why human connection remains one of the most valuable assets a leader can build, how businesses can leverage AI without losing their voice, and why trust is still the foundation of meaningful relationships, both in marketing and leadership. Joel shares practical insights from his work with financial advisors and growing businesses, including how video accelerates trust, why generic messaging creates distance, and how leaders can stand out by embracing their authentic stories. Whether you're a founder, visionary, consultant, or leader navigating growth, this conversation offers a timely reminder: People don't connect with perfectly optimized businesses. They connect with people. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Connect on LinkedInCMOs Without Borders PodcastTrailblazing Growth the BookVisit Joel’s Website 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

  4. May 27

    Gutsy Grief: Emotional Agency - The Space Between Feeling and Reacting

    In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, John Jeff Hutter and Rachel Keck explore the difference between emotional experience, what we feel internally, and emotional expression, how those emotions are delivered into the world. Through the lens of grief, identity, and workplace performance, John Jeff reflects on the emotional patterns he inherited from his father and the identities he learned to perform in order to succeed. Together, they unpack the pause between stimulus and response, the role of nervous system regulation, and why reaction is not always the same thing as authenticity. At its core, this episode is about emotional agency: developing the awareness and courage to choose how we respond rather than simply reacting from conditioning, fear, or survival patterns. Because grief and disruption don’t just change our circumstances, they invite us to become more honest about who we are. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Gutsy Grief the bookConnect on LinkedInConnect on InstagramEmail John Jeff 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

  5. May 14

    Gutsy Grief: The Performance Trap

    In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, John Jeff Hutter and Rachel Keck explore the profound impact of grief, identity, and emotional awareness on our lives and work. Discover how language, self-discovery, and conscious design can transform your relationship with emotions and authenticity. Because disruption doesn’t just happen in life, it happens in organizations, relationships, and identity. And the ability to navigate those moments with awareness, rather than reaction, is what shapes both leadership and legacy. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Who am I now?” This conversation is for you. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Gutsy Grief the bookConnect on LinkedInConnect on InstagramEmail John Jeff 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

  6. Apr 29

    Gutsy Grief: When Your Life Stops Making Sense

    In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, John Jeff Hutter shares the deeply personal story behind his book Gutsy Grief, written a decade after his father’s suicide. What unfolds is not a linear journey of healing, but an exploration of grief as a portal. One that reshapes identity, challenges inherited beliefs, and invites a more honest way of living. Together, we explore how moments of disruption force us to take inventory: of who we are, how we relate, and the invisible patterns driving our choices. Because disruption doesn’t just happen in life, it happens in organizations, relationships, and identity. And the ability to navigate those moments with awareness, rather than reaction, is what shapes both leadership and legacy. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Who am I now?” This conversation is for you. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Gutsy Grief the bookConnect on LinkedInConnect on InstagramEmail John Jeff 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

  7. Apr 15

    The Leadership Discipline of Listening

    In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, Jill Young and Rachel Keck explore the art of detachment, the power of choice, and the importance of slowing down in a world of urgency. They share insights on leadership, coaching, and managing resistance through curiosity and intentional culture building. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Coaching Magic WebsiteConnect on LinkedInConnect on Instagram 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

  8. Apr 1

    Why Slowing Down Makes You a Better Leader

    In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, Dan Cooper and Rachel Keck explore the leadership edge most people avoid: Sabbath, reflection, and slowing down. They discuss the profound connection between spiritual development and leadership. Discover practical practices like silence, Sabbath, and discernment that can transform your inner life and enhance your leadership effectiveness.  Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest Acumen WebsiteConnect on LinkedIn 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

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The Unspoken Edge is a leadership podcast for people-first founders and executives. We name what’s not being said—the quiet dynamics that shape culture, connection, and clarity—so you can turn tension into traction and lead with lasting impact. Hosted by Rachel Keck - coach and author - who creates spaces where leaders can surface the unspoken and navigate complexity to ultimately build cultures of genuine connection. Connect with Rachel: Mosaic-Collaborative.com LinkedIn - Rachel Keck Instagram - @rachelkeckcares Facebook - MosaicCollaborativeKC

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  • Creator
    Rachel Keck
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Unspoken Edge
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    The Unspoken Edge