Fearless Thinkers

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Fearless Thinkers

The Fearless Thinkers podcast, hosted by Rick Cheatham, personalizes BTS’s perspective on the people side of strategy. Fearless Thinkers is produced by Nicole Hernandez, Taylor Hale and Aron Towner. Special thanks to Joe Holeman, Chris Goodnow, Meghan McGrath, and Roanne Neuwirth for their invaluable help.

  1. The new era of coaching is here

    JUN 30

    The new era of coaching is here

    Coaching is no longer just for executives behind closed doors. It’s now a personalized, tech-enabled lever for scaling leadership development across the enterprise. In this episode, Christine Tao, co-founder of Sounding Board, and Katrin Mulford, SVP and Global Head of Coaching at BTS, dive into what’s changed—and what’s possible. From navigating uncertainty to building mindset shifts that stick, they explore how modern coaching is accelerating readiness, driving retention, and evolving through AI.

    28 min
  2. Are you leaving employees better off or burned out?

    JUN 17

    Are you leaving employees better off or burned out?

    How do you lead in a world where roles are changing faster than people can adapt? In this episode, Rick Cheatham talks with Steph Peskett and Abi Scott about the second major trend from their recent research: human sustainability. The conversation covers everything from AI disruption to proactive talent strategies—and why the most forward-looking companies are rethinking how they grow, support, and retain their people.

    14 min
  3. This is why your best people are quietly disengaging

    JUN 17

    This is why your best people are quietly disengaging

    What happens when employees lose trust in their organizations? In part one of this two-part conversation, Steph Peskett and Abi Scott unpack one of the biggest trends reshaping talent development: the erosion of trust and power. Drawing on original research and real client stories, they discuss how even well-intentioned policies can backfire—and what leaders can do to rebuild confidence, clarity, and connection across the workforce.

    17 min
  4. Why AI experiments are key to workplace learning

    JUN 17

    Why AI experiments are key to workplace learning

    Rebecca Stern, Head of Learning at Udemy, discusses how her team is using AI to build a stronger learning culture. From skills mapping to hands-on experimentation, Rebecca shares how Udemy is helping employees get comfortable with AI, stay curious, and build the skills they need to grow. Listen now! For a transcript, click here.

    17 min
  5. Built to shift: How great organizations move with the moment

    JUN 2

    Built to shift: How great organizations move with the moment

    In the debut of our new Quarterly Fearless Thinkers CEO Mini-Series, BTS CEO Jessica Skon brings you inside the conversations she’s having with today's Fortune 500 executives on what it will really take to lead through the seismic shifts ahead. Join host Rick Cheatham for a peer-to-peer conversation you won’t want to miss.

    29 min
  6. Undiscovered Country | The insight-driven leader: How analytics unlocks business potential

    MAY 5

    Undiscovered Country | The insight-driven leader: How analytics unlocks business potential

    In this episode of Undiscovered Country, host Peter Mulford is joined by Jenny Dearborn, Chief People Strategy Officer at BTS, to explore how data analytics is transforming leadership. Jenny shares how HR leaders can leverage insights from data to drive business outcomes, develop future-ready talent, and create a culture of agility. Tune in to learn how analytics can unlock untapped business potential and empower leaders. Listen now!

    49 min
  7. Thriving through change: How HR leaders can build a future-ready workforce

    MAR 30

    Thriving through change: How HR leaders can build a future-ready workforce

    Join host Rick Cheatham in this episode of Fearless Thinkers as he talks with Richard Hargreaves, Managing Director at Corporate Research Forum (CRF), about how HR leaders can build a future-ready workforce in times of uncertainty. They discuss the importance of focusing on critical roles, prioritizing impact, and staying agile amidst disruption. Tune in to hear practical advice on how HR can prepare organizations for the challenges ahead. Listen now!

    20 min
  8. Future-back thinking: The roadmap to effective leadership profiles

    MAR 11

    Future-back thinking: The roadmap to effective leadership profiles

    Join host Rick Cheatham in this episode of Fearless Thinkers as he sits down with Matt Tonken, a leader in BTS's Assessment practice, to explore the power of "future-back thinking" in creating frameworks for leadership success. They explore how organizations can build "success profiles" by imagining future scenarios and preparing leaders with the skills and mindsets necessary for those challenges. Tune in to learn how to create leadership frameworks that stand the test of time. Listen now!

    13 min
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The Fearless Thinkers podcast, hosted by Rick Cheatham, personalizes BTS’s perspective on the people side of strategy. Fearless Thinkers is produced by Nicole Hernandez, Taylor Hale and Aron Towner. Special thanks to Joe Holeman, Chris Goodnow, Meghan McGrath, and Roanne Neuwirth for their invaluable help.

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  • Creator
    BTS
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © BTS
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