The Pepper Foster Pulse

Scaling is one of the hardest challenges any organization faces, but Adam, the SVP of Growth at a rapidly expanding health testing company, believes the key lies in focusing on value and process. In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, Adam shares:

Join us for an inspiring conversation packed with actionable insights for leaders, growth professionals, and anyone looking to scale effectively.

Jamie and Nate sat down with the VP of Strategic Partnerships at WorkBoard; the leading enterprise strategy execution platform, in a partnership to help organizations achieve better alignment, visibility, and accountability in their strategic initiatives.

We also announce during this episode the official launch of a WorkBoard -- Pepper Foster Consulting partnership! By integrating WorkBoard into our proprietary Strat frameworks (StratX™, StratC&T™, StratM&A™, StratAI™, and StratSC™), we’re taking strategy execution to the next level for our clients in industries like agriculture, financial services, healthcare, and more.

Join us as we chat with John Monson, Chief Mission Officer about the power of mindful strategy development and its role in transforming "ready, fire, aim" into "ready, aim, fire." Discover how John champions rural development as a cornerstone of its mission as a member-owned cooperative serving rural America. Packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking ideas, this episode is a must-listen for leaders shaping strategies with impact.

This week, we were joined by the extraordinary Jean Nitchals, a true innovator in Change Management and Design Thinking. Jean’s passion for weaving together wellness, growth, and collaboration is unmatched, and we couldn’t wait to dive into her insights.

Jean shared her unique approach to innovation in organizational change and the powerful impact of design thinking on creating sustainable solutions. And that’s not all – she also talked about her current, awe-inspiring personal challenge: As she is currently participating in the Abbott World Marathon Majors! This incredible journey is part of her commitment to raising awareness and funds for The Natalie Kate Moss Trust. {link below to donate}

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jean-nitchals-dreambig?newPage=true

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Erica Campbell, Executive Director of the Pinky Swear Foundation—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with children battling cancer. Erica shares the foundation's mission and her own inspiring journey as a cancer survivor and author of “The Mastectomy I Always Wanted.” Join us as we discuss the impact of Pinky Swear’s work nationwide, Erica’s personal story, and ways you can get involved. This is an episode that will move you and inspire you to make a difference. PINKIES UP!

Link to Pinky Swear Foundation:  www.pinkyswear.org/donate

Link to writing Letters of Encouragement to kids with cancer:  https://pinkyswear.org/childhood-cancer-volunteer

Link to “The Mastectomy I Always Wanted” on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/gaoiIC3

In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, we tackle a surprising paradox: while the S&P 500 has seen record returns, the average lifespan of its companies has plummeted from 67 years to just 15. Is being in the S&P 500 bad for business?

We explore the pressures of short-term gains that drive public companies to prioritize quarterly earnings, stock buybacks, and activist investor agendas over long-term sustainability.

In this episode, hosts Nate and Jamie are joined by Christian Paese, the Strategic Leader at Northern Tool and Equipment. Together, they dive into critical topics for 2025 planning; highlighting key trends that will shape business strategy in the coming year, and offering actionable insights on how organizations can stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy or start fresh, this episode delivers practical takeaways from one of the industry's leading voices.

This is the Final part of our 5 part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie dive into "Sustain" and how it plays a critical role in the success of a Change Management program. At the end of the day Nate discusses how to ensure Sustainment within a successful Change Management Program! 

This is part 4 of a 5-part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie dive into "What is Change Execution?" and how to bring the Change Management journey to life! Also, there is a teaser for our first Guest; joining us on 10/14

In this episode Jamie asks Nate "What is Change Strategy?" Nate walks us through the major components of Change Strategy and how each component sets up the ultimate success of an organizations' Change Management Program success.