Envoy Performance Podcast

As real life examples debating the easy way versus the impactful way happen around them, Alan and Candace dive back into the idea of introducing friction to make more meaningful experiences. They talk about why curiousity is so important, and the correlation between consciousness and contentiousness. Plus, their thoughts on the Winter Olympics, and Alan has a mystery on his hands!

We've kicked off 2026, and we're still finding our way after the holidays. In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about trying to get back into the swing of things, and some lessons around team connection from industries we might not spend enough time thinking about. They talk about how HR can be a more strategic partner, and why reintroducing friction back into your life can be a good thing.

A special surprise bonus episode! After a difficult situation had many people reaching out to Alan, he and Candace talk about the importance of carving out time to be intentional around connecting with those that matter to you. Plus, a chilly holiday hike recap, how to make better resolutions, and how to think about the right time to make tough decisions.

It's the time of year for reflection, so in this episode, Alan and Candace talk about authenticity in giving thanks, paying attention to the journey instead of focusing solely on the destination, and how hygge factors into both. They discuss two very different words of the year, and how looking back and looking forward are both valuable.

It's performance review season, and Alan and Candace dive into the conversation about effort versus outcome. What happens when someone is working really hard, but the results aren't there? And, it's Thanksgiving, so how do we show gratitude? Is gratitude at work different from gratitude outside of it? Plus, a Halloween recap, running clubs, and celebrating another little known holiday.

Layoffs and AI and costumes, oh my! In this episode, Alan and Candace break down the latest rounds of layoffs. Is AI really the culprit, and does fostering connection at work even matter when the relationship can be severed so easily? They also talk about living without a phone (gasp), what's worthy of your time, and Candace's favorite topic of conversation, Halloween at work!

AI tools available to us are changing by the hour. Are they changing how we interact with each other? In this episode, Candace and Alan dive into recent data about how people are using AI, how leaders can be thoughtful about implementing it, and how to beware of the theater of division.

Bias is all around us. From the media we consume to the questions we ask when we're soliciting opinions to how we answer surveys, it's nearly impossible to avoid. In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about how bias might show up when delivering messages or asking about employee sentiment, and the surprising things that might influence us... like cold, late night hot dogs.

Candace and Alan continue their conversation about advice- how to ask for it, and how to know when to offer it and when to just listen. They also dive into work friendships and why they matter, and who can actually have friends at work. Spoiler: they don't actually agree! They also touch on empathy and an important crossover episode with their rivals colleagues over at ERR about that very topic.

Sometimes life throws you some curveballs, and that can make juggling home and work responsibilities even more challenging. In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about real life challenges, the sandwich generation, and how we make decisions, especially when everyone and everything wants to give you advice on what you should be doing differently.