Fringe by PeopleForward Network

About Fringe by PeopleForward Network

As PeopleForward Network's home show, Work in Progress brings together conversations that challenge how we think about people, culture, and the future of work. From leadership development and employee engagement to wellbeing, talent, DEI, and the future of work, each episode brings forward fresh ideas and perspectives to help people lead with more intention and create workplaces where others can thrive. Because better teams, healthier cultures, and more meaningful work are always a work in progress.

Publisher

Nikki Lewallen Gregory

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jan 2023

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

173 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   The Question to Ask Before Recording

   The best podcast episodes don't just end. They lead somewhere. Lucy challenges podcasters to think beyond the conversation and get intentional about what happens after someone listens. From recommending another episode to sharing a resource, inviting a comment, or bringing listeners into your newsletter, the right next step can turn passive consumption into real connection. Because your podcast isn't just content. It's the front door to your brand and community. When every episode creates momentum toward something meaningful, listeners don't just tune in. They become part of what you're building. Additional Resources: Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Great podcast episodes intentionally lead listeners somewhere. Define your listener's next step before recording. Weave calls to action naturally into conversations. Every content touchpoint can deepen audience connection. Podcasts build momentum when episodes connect strategically.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   The Podcast Mistake That Kills Momentum

   A great podcast episode can capture attention. But what happens after the listener hits stop? In this solo mini episode, Lucy explores one of the biggest missed opportunities in podcasting: creating great content without giving your audience somewhere to go next. She breaks down how intentional calls to action can turn individual episodes into a connected journey, whether the next step is another episode, a helpful resource, a newsletter, or a conversation with your community. Your podcast isn't just content. It's the front door to your brand, expertise, and community. The question is, where are you taking your audience once they walk through it? Additional Resources: Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Every podcast episode should intentionally lead somewhere. Choose your audience's next step before recording. Calls to action should feel natural, not forced. Each touchpoint can deepen your audience relationship. Great podcasts create momentum, trust, and community.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Spoken in Confidence: The Power of Showing Up with Kristina Broumand

   Kristina Broumand is the former Chief Legal and People Officer of Zappos and currently a part-time faculty member in Legal Studies at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh. She earned her BSBA in Accounting and Computer & Information Systems from Robert Morris University, and her JD and MBA from Georgetown University. Since graduating Georgetown, she has grown her legal, commercial, and people expertise at organizations across several industries and sectors, including at Troutman Pepper Locke, the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, and Caesars Entertainment. She is a dedicated volunteer for the Junior League and currently serves as the Secretary for the Junior League of Las Vegas Endowment Fund Board of Trustees. In addition to her career and volunteer accomplishments, she takes the greatest pride in her role as a caretaker for three generations of her family. Additional Resources: Connect with Kristina Broumand on LinkedIn Connect with Sana on LinkedIn Learn more about OmbudSana Subscribe to Spoken in Confidence on YouTube for more content! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Presence is the foundation of trust, whether that means walking the office floor, responding to emails promptly, or sending a simple message to check in. Employees will always be hesitant to bring concerns to someone who represents the company, which is why neutral, independent resources are so valuable. Empathy means putting yourself in the other person's shoes and taking time to understand what is really going on in their life before reacting. Leaders can only show up as their best selves when they are also taking care of themselves. The ripple effects of workplace conflict extend far beyond the people directly involved, and leaders need to consider the impact on everyone around them.

Who has been a guest on Fringe by PeopleForward Network

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Maureen "Mo" Berkner Boyt
• Dr Patricia Grabarek
• Dr Katina Sawyer
• Michelle Naples
• Amber Cerone

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

73,045

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

621 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

83

Social presence

94

YouTube

85

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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