The Atomic Impact Podcast

In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Dagmara Kruczkowska, partner at James Grace Associates, about her entrepreneurial journey and experience specializing in recruitment for corporate sustainability and ESG. Dagmara shares the challenges of running a business alone, the importance of finding the right partners, and why recruiters must continually develop their expertise, relationships, and ability to demonstrate genuine value in a changing market. She also discusses adapting to AI and evolving hiring practices, focusing on quality over candidate volume, and helping organizations find sustainability professionals who combine technical expertise with the ability to influence commercial outcomes.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Brian Hunt, CEO of Kore BPO, about how businesses can adapt as AI, outsourcing, and flexible employment reshape the workplace.

Kore BPO helps US companies build and manage reliable offshore and nearshore teams, handling recruitment, payroll, compliance, and ongoing support. https://www.korebpo.com

Brian shares why entrepreneurs should focus on a clear value proposition, solve genuine customer problems, and remain willing to evolve as markets and technology change. He also explores using AI to empower people, create opportunities for his global team, and help clients operate more efficiently.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Katherine Torres, Founder & Fractional CFO of Finanzeal Solutions, about the financial mistakes that can quietly undermine small and medium-sized businesses. Katherine shares lessons on keeping accurate financial records, understanding the true cost of debt, avoiding costly merchant cash advances, and recognizing the difference between profitability and cash flow problems. She also explains why business owners need reliable financial data to make better decisions, identify their most profitable work, and create a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Leslie Ellis, Founder & CEO of Meaningful Change Consulting, about becoming more intentional when growing a business and creating a clear vision for the future. Leslie shares how integrating personal and professional goals, developing structured plans, and establishing clear ways of working have helped her move from an accidental entrepreneur to scaling a successful consulting business. She also discusses the challenge of letting go of control, empowering a team to deliver for clients, and learning to trust both the people she hires and her ability to recover when things do not go according to plan.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Steve Peralta, co-founder of Unmind, about the lessons learned from a decade of growing a workplace mental health platform. Steve shares how staying deeply connected to Unmind’s mission helped the company navigate financial pressures, changing markets, and the challenges of scaling, while also exploring the opportunities and risks AI presents for mental health and human connection. He also discusses Unmind’s approach to combining carefully designed AI with human support, the importance of maintaining personal agency in an increasingly AI-driven world, and his evolving role as a founder as the business enters its next chapter.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Maria Medina, owner of The Coaching Network, about the importance of focus, consistency, and prioritizing high impact activities when growing a business. Maria shares practical insights on making sales feel more natural through value led follow up, using data to improve conversations, and developing strong referral relationships through effective networking. She also discusses overcoming the feast and famine cycle by creating non negotiable marketing activities and explains why business growth should be intentional rather than pursued simply for the sake of getting bigger.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Richard Jalichandra, 6-Time CEO and Founder of RJ the CEO Coach, about the lessons he has gained from decades of experience leading, advising, and coaching business leaders. Richard explains why successful CEOs should work toward making themselves unnecessary in day to day operations by hiring exceptional people, delegating decisions, and creating systems that allow them to focus on growth and vision. He also shares insights on learning from mistakes without dwelling on the past, overcoming the fear of investing in senior talent, and creating a life where success provides the freedom to choose how you spend your time.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Renee Dovich, owner of Career Encore, about the realities of growing an executive search business and the lessons she has learned along the way. Renee shares why genuine networking, relationship building, perseverance, and adaptability have been essential to overcoming difficult periods in the recruitment market and creating new opportunities. She also discusses how AI is changing recruitment, the continued importance of human connection when engaging candidates, and her ambition to grow Career Encore into a multimillion dollar business.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Herman Armstrong, owner of Kathairo Solutions, about creating healthier organizational cultures and the lessons he has learned while growing his coaching and consulting business. Herman discusses the importance of asking better questions, avoiding assumptions, developing genuine relationships, and understanding how strong cultures begin with leadership and influence every level of an organization. He also shares insights on balancing multiple professional responsibilities, investing in credibility and personal development, and his ambition to help larger organizations and leadership teams create lasting cultural change.

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In this episode of the Atomic Impact Podcast, Jason Osborn speaks with Sunil Rajappan, an executive at Zensar Technologies and owner of Athena, about the lessons he has gained from more than three decades in business and technology. Sunil discusses letting go of perfectionism, balancing optimism with preparedness, building genuine relationships without an agenda, and focusing on the fundamental business goals of increasing revenue and managing costs rather than simply chasing the latest technology trends. He also shares his ambitions to continue solving business challenges, document the lessons from his career, and mentor the next generation of leaders so they can benefit from his experience.

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