Hunter Ambrose Leadership Podcast

About Hunter Ambrose Leadership Podcast

Most career and business advice explains how the system is supposed to work. Host Nicole Barbano reveals how it actually works—and where the real leverage is hiding. Over a 20-year career in executive search, Nicole built a national firm from the ground up, placed over 1,000 leaders, advised organizations from health systems to Fortune 1000 enterprises, and authored The HIRE. Now, she pulls back the curtain through candid conversations, insider case studies, and actionable analysis on modern talent markets, AI implementation, executive strategy, and the future of work. This show is built for CEOs, solopreneurs, high earners, and ambitious operators who refuse to settle for outdated advice. The core premise is simple: the legacy playbook is broken, which means the field is wide open for those who know where to look. No recycled HR platitudes. Just ground-truth playbooks on work, business, leverage, and building a career and a life well lived. Note for existing listeners: Earlier archive episodes were originally released under the Hunter Ambrose Leadership Podcast, produced by the executive search firm Nicole founded.

Publisher

Nicole Barbano

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Oct 2024

Latest episode

14 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Aug 2026

   5 Questions Every Job Seeker Needs to Be Able to Answer

   Send us Fan Mail A successful job search requires more than a polished résumé and strong interview skills. You need clarity about what you want, what you bring to an organization, and how to communicate your value with confidence. In this episode, Nicole Barbano shares five essential questions every job seeker should be prepared to answer. Whether you are actively searching, considering a career pivot, or positioning yourself for your next leadership opportunity, these questions will sharpe...

2. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Why Your Home Affects Your Wellbeing | Sarah Walker

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hunter Ambrose Leadership Podcast, Nicole Barbano sits down with Sarah Walker, Founder and Principal Designer of Nuance Interior Design, for a conversation about how our homes shape the way we live, recover, lead, and connect. Sarah shares her philosophy of the home as a “psychological inheritance” and explains why thoughtful design goes far beyond aesthetics. From sleep, circadian lighting, air and water quality, and non-toxic materials to multi-gener...

3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   The Future Depends on Water. Are We Ready? | Erich J. Pacheco

   Send us Fan Mail From Venezuela and the Peace Corps to global infrastructure and water leadership, Erich Pacheco shares lessons on resilience, urban growth, water scarcity, data centers, and the systems that keep communities alive. Connect with Erich Pacheco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejpacheco/ Pre-order Nicole Barbano’s new book, The Hire: https://shorturl.at/NAce4 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who would value this conversation. ...

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• Helen Morrison
• Leslie Mahoney
• Nicole Thorell

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