What if your workplace isn’t showing you its real culture?

Nate Hill believes the first 90 days at a new job are often a performance. Everyone is on their best behavior employees, managers, and even the organization itself. But on Day 91, the performance ends, and the real workplace begins.

Drawing from years on the frontlines of HR and Employee Relations, Nate shares the stories behind his new book, The 91st Day, revealing what employees rarely see, why great people quietly disengage, how trust breaks down, why managers accidentally become the villain, and the subtle signs of a toxic workplace before anyone is willing to admit it.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, we explore the workplace truths most people don’t discover until it’s too late.

Whether you’re starting a new role, leading a team, or questioning the culture around you, this conversation will change the way you look at work and what you’ll notice when your own Day 91 arrives.

In this episode:

Why the first 90 days can be misleading

The biggest myth about HR

Why micromanagement is a symptom, not the problem

The role of trust in building great teams

Early signs of a toxic workplace

How to know if a company is worth investing your career in

🎙️ Guest: Nate Hill (Nathaniel Sietz)
📖 Book: The 91st Day: A Firsthand Account From The Frontlines Of HR

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Every company says it has an “open door policy.” So why are employees still afraid to speak honestly?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, I sit down with Oksana Lukash, a 4x Chief People Officer, Executive Advisor, TEDx Speaker, and Best Selling Author, to uncover why trust breaks down inside organizations and what exceptional leaders do differently.

We explore why employees disengage before they resign, why psychological safety is often misunderstood, and why the most successful leaders spend less time managing work and more time understanding people.

One statement from Oksana completely changed the way I think about leadership:

“Humans are not resources.”

If you’re a manager, HR professional, founder, executive, or someone trying to build a stronger workplace, this conversation will challenge many of the leadership beliefs you’ve been taught.

In this episode:

Why employees stop speaking up even when leaders say their door is always open

The biggest mistake leaders make without realizing it

How trust is built and destroyed

Why psychological safety is more than just being “nice”

The leadership habit that creates high performing teams

Why treating everyone the same is actually bad leadership

The simple meeting habit that can completely change team culture

🎧 Listen until the end for Oksana’s powerful advice on becoming the kind of leader people genuinely want to follow.

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Alan Lazaros is the Founder & CEO of Next Level University. He has coached more than 7,000 professionals, built a seven-figure business, and hosts a Top 100 personal development podcast with over 2,500 episodes reaching listeners in 180+ countries.

Why do talented people stay stuck despite having more technology than ever? Is success really about motivation, or is it about learning to master focus, discipline, and attention in an increasingly distracted world?

Expect to learn why Alan believes we’re living through both a discipline crisis and an attention crisis, how surviving a life-changing car accident completely changed his purpose, why self-discipline is like training a muscle, how Deep Work creates a competitive advantage, why productivity tools often make us less productive, the habits that separate high performers from everyone else, and much more.

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Most farmers create the value, yet capture only a small fraction of the profits.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie speaks with Jean-Christian Rindoni, Founder and CEO of Symbiosis Infinity Group, about ethical trade, sustainable entrepreneurship, and building business ecosystems that benefit farmers, communities, and companies alike.

We explore why cocoa farmers often receive only 10–15% of the value they create, how agricultural supply chains can be transformed through circular business models, and why purpose should drive profit rather than the other way around.

Key Topics:
Purpose driven entrepreneurship
Ethical supply chains
Farmer empowerment
Circular economy opportunities
Sustainable business growth
Leadership and authenticity

This conversation explores how better business models can create better outcomes for farmers, communities, and companies alike.

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If you’d like to learn more about Jean-Christian’s work around ethical trade, sustainable business ecosystems, and purpose driven entrepreneurship:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcrindoni/

Website: https://sigconsulting.net/

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Most professionals believe their careers are shaped by effort, expertise, and performance.

But what if the biggest factor influencing your growth is something you cannot see?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Leslie Ferry, Founder and CEO of Brize, Creator of Zandra, and Host of The Career Edge Podcast, to explore the concept of the Wiring Gap, the invisible distance between our intentions and how others actually experience us.

Together they discuss:

Why technically brilliant professionals often struggle relationally

The hidden role of perception in career growth

Why workplace conflict is usually driven by misinterpretation rather than bad intent

How emotional and social awareness influence leadership success

Intelligence × Reflection × Adjustment = Growth

How AI is changing careers and making human connection even more important

Leslie’s personal journey that inspired the creation of Zandra

Robbie’s real experience using Zandra and the surprising insights it revealed about communication, pressure, productivity, and workplace relationships

If you’ve ever wondered why your intentions are misunderstood, why hard work alone isn’t enough, or how to become more effective at work without changing who you are, this conversation is for you.

🌐 Website: https://zandra.app/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslierferry/
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In this episode of Corporate Elements, We sits down with Russell Van Brocklin, a New York State Senate funded dyslexia researcher, to explore how dyslexia shapes thinking, communication, creativity, and leadership.

Russell shares his personal journey from struggling with reading and writing to conducting dyslexia research and helping students and professionals unlock their potential through structured learning methods. The conversation explores workplace confidence, communication challenges, problem solving, leadership, and the growing role of AI in helping individuals express complex ideas more effectively.

Whether you are a leader, manager, professional, educator, or simply curious about different ways of thinking, this episode offers practical insights into how organizations can better recognize talent beyond traditional communication styles.

Key Topics

Understanding dyslexia beyond academic challenges
Why communication style is often mistaken for capability
Hidden strengths of dyslexic thinkers
Building confidence in meetings and workplace communication
Structured thinking and problem solving techniques
Leadership lessons for supporting diverse thinkers
Using AI to improve clarity and productivity
Creating environments where different minds can thrive

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Website:  Dyslexia Classes - https://dyslexiaclasses.com/
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What happens after the crisis is over?

Most people focus on surviving difficult moments, but according to Savio P. Clemente, the real challenge begins afterward. How do we regain clarity, recalibrate emotionally, and move forward without carrying the weight of burnout, exhaustion, and uncertainty?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, we explore resilience beyond the traditional “stay strong” mindset. Savio shares insights from his journey of battling stage 3 blood cancer twice, his work with leaders in high pressure environments, and the lessons he has learned about healing, leadership, decision making, and sustainable performance.

We discuss:
• Leadership under pressure
• Burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Decision fatigue and clarity
• The ALOHA resilience framework
• Self awareness and emotional wellbeing
• Recovery after crisis
• What healthy leadership looks like today

This is a thoughtful conversation about resilience, healing, and staying connected to yourself while navigating the demands of modern life and work.

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Website: https://www.saviopclemente.com/

Brand/Business: https://www.thehumanresolve.com/

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Haren Bhakta is the founder of Inside Ownership, creator of the IO 100 Index, entrepreneur, investor, and CFA charterholder.

What changes when the people running a company actually have skin in the game? In this episode, we explore the philosophy behind ownership mindset, why founder led and insider owned businesses often think differently, and how adversity can reshape the way people approach business, leadership, and long term conviction.

Expect to learn why ownership changes behavior, how COVID transformed Haren’s entrepreneurial journey, lessons from rebuilding after setbacks, why long term thinking is becoming rare, the psychology behind founder led businesses, and much more…

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Haren Bhakta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haren.bhakta/
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In this episode, we explore the realities behind the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) law and how workplace behaviour, boundaries, and communication are evolving in modern corporate culture.

Joined by POSH Practitioner Pratibha Pawar, we discuss how India’s POSH framework compares globally to workplace harassment and dignity at work laws followed in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and across Europe.

This conversation goes beyond compliance and dives into the grey areas people rarely talk about:
• How POSH evolved from the Vishaka Guidelines into law
• Workplace behaviours people often misunderstand
• Intent versus impact in real situations
• Power dynamics and silence at work
• WhatsApp messages, jokes, gestures, and incidents outside office
• Why employees still hesitate to speak up
• Whether training truly changes behaviour or simply ticks compliance boxes

Globally, these conversations may be called workplace harassment laws, dignity at work policies, anti harassment compliance, or respectful workplace frameworks but the core idea remains the same:
Creating workplaces built on awareness, respect, safety, and accountability.

Because sometimes, what creates discomfort is not what was said
but what was assumed.

🎙️ Hosted by Robbie and Johnny
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You worked hard.

You did what was expected.

So why does your career still feel unclear?

Because no one taught you career literacy.

The ability to understand how careers actually work.

How decisions are made.

How growth really happens.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why effort alone does not guarantee progress
• The hidden rules behind promotions and recognition
• How to think about your career strategically, not reactively
• What most professionals realise too late

If your career feels directionless, this is the missing layer.

This is not motivation.

This is career literacy.

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