A top-rated HR + leadership podcast with 80%+ listener retention.
A top-rated HR + leadership podcast with 80%+ listener retention.
Hosted by Kerri M. Roberts - HR consultant, leadership coach, and straight-talk strategist helping you lead with clarity in business and life.
New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
Real Conversations. Real Growth.
Leadership isn’t clean - it’s chaotic, complex, and deeply human.
Each week, I sit down with entrepreneurs, executives, and experts to talk about the moments that tested them most - and what they learned from the mess.
You’ll hear candid stories, practical strategies, and the kind of conversations that make you rethink how you lead, work, and live.
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Don’t Waste the Chaos was built on the belief that our hardest seasons can become our greatest teachers.
We feature bold leaders, HR pros, and entrepreneurs who bring raw, real stories of:
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Faith, purpose, and meaning
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Explore the Archive:
- All Episodes 88
- Culture 3
- DEI 1
- Engagement 1
- Entrepreneur 1
- Faith 3
- Guest Episodes 38
- HRLaw 1
- Lead 1
- Leadership 3
- Management 1
- Mental Health 2
- Mindset 2
- Personal Growth 2
- Solo Episode 1
- Solo Episodes 50
- Top of MInd 1
- Trust 3
- Wellness 1
- christian 1
- compensation 2
- employee engagement 1
- employee satisfaction 1
- faith 1
- management 1
- operations 1
- podcast 1
- systems 1
- tech 1
- tools 1
EP 91: Tough Year at Work? Rebuild Trust with This 3-Part Leadership Framework
Struggling with low trust after a tough year? Learn a 3-part leadership framework to audit trust, own missteps, and rebuild credibility so your team can finish the year strong.
Episode 82: Why Morale Is Tanking in Your Team (And What to Do About It)
The real test of leadership isn’t how fast you grow - it’s how you show up when growth slows. Most leaders panic. They downsize in a frenzy, hide behind vague language like ‘restructuring,’ and leave their teams in the dark. But right sizing? That’s different. That’s stewardship. That’s intentional. And if you're not planning your workforce like you plan your marketing, you're already behind.
Episode 39: Transform Your Workplace Culture
In this episode, our host Kerri M. Roberts interviews Brandi Spurling, founder of Sage Culture Co. Brandi’s unique approach to leadership and workplace culture stems from her master’s in strategic leadership combined with her background in theatre and stand-up comedy. She’s the perfect blend of insightful and entertaining, making her a dynamic keynote speaker on organizational culture.
In this episode, Brandi shares her journey to founding Sage Culture Co. and her passion for transforming employee culture. We dive deep into the key elements that define a strong workplace environment, the leadership role in shaping culture, and practical strategies to create a thriving team. Whether you’re an HR professional or a business leader, you’ll walk away with actionable advice and a renewed perspective on building empowered teams.