In this episode, I’m once again joined by the insightful Mauro Gonçalves Filho, and we dissect the buzzword “strategy” amid the backdrop of frequent reorgs and the rapid onset of AI. As layoffs and shifting structures become the new normal, we examine what it truly means to be strategic in these uncertain times. We'll examine whether organizational reorgs are the result of careful planning or merely reactions to uncomfortable truths. Tune in for insights that will reshape your understanding of how to navigate your career in these changing times.

In this episode, Zayne Imam joins me to unpack the often-maligned term consultant—accused of generating the very buzzwords they’re hired to clarify. With humor and insight, Zayne reveals how good advice turns into jargon and shares his spiritual approach to work, a perspective that challenges how we think about language, purpose, and connection in the workplace. Don’t miss this engaging and thoughtful conversation with someone whose wisdom is anything but buzzworthy.

“Strategy” is the word that launches a thousand eyerolls in meetings—and yet it’s the reason people are passed over for promotions or projects. But what does it really mean to be strategic? In this episode, I’m joined by Mauro Gonçalves Filho, a master of strategy who breaks it down so clearly, we needed two sessions. Mauro’s insights are as sharp as his resume, but what makes him unforgettable is his ability to turn a buzzword into a practical, everyday skill. Don’t miss this conversation—it’s a masterclass in thinking smarter, not harder.

Jonathan Z. Cohen ran 58 miles and did 1,000 pull-ups for charity—but his real superpower is turning self-doubt into action. On this episode of The Unbuzzed Podcast, we break down how resilience isn’t about being fearless but about facing fears one step at a time. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about persistence, mindset, and what it takes to keep going when everything in you says stop.

In Episode 4 of the podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome the remarkable Jen Fisher, who shares her powerful journey through both cancer and burnout. Jen highlights how the subtlety and denial surrounding burnout made it an even greater challenge for her to navigate compared to her battle with cancer. Her insights provide valuable perspectives on well-being and resilience.

In Episode 3 of the podcast, I’m joined by Aaron Mitchell, my former boss at Netflix, to tackle the challenging topic of reorgs—a buzzword that often represents the most difficult responsibilities in HR. His first experience? The heart-wrenching decision to let his own father go.