Evolving to Exceptional with Jessica Tietjen
by Jessica Tietjen
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About this podcast
Are you a current or aspiring leader or in HR/talent management? Many workplaces have challenges with employee engagement, performance, & well-being leading to turnover, quiet quitting, & decreased productivity/performance. Many are struggling with these challenges leading to higher stress/burnout. Join Jessica as we address the challenges & solutions for evolving our workplace cultures, people, and ourselves to create exceptional results & experiences. If you want to reach peak performance to create exceptional results in your life and business, don’t miss an episode!
Episodes
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- Leading Through Adversity: Building Resilience & Empowering Teams with Nikki Thompson (Part 2) · 24 minIn the conclusion of our conversation, Jessica Tietjen and Nikki Thompson dive deeper into the how of building resilient, empowered teams. Building on the leadership mindset…
- Leading Through Adversity: Building Resilience & Empowering Teams with Nikki Thompson (Part 1) · 25 minIn this first part of our conversation, host Jessica Tietjen welcomes Nikki Thompson, Director of Training and Development at Code Consultants, Inc., to share her powerful story…
- From Boss to Coach: Leading Through Listening, Regulation, & Real Connection with Kelly Bosak (Part 2) · 22 minIn Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Jessica and Kelly explore what it really means to lead through regulation, repair, and real connection. They dive into how nervous system…
- From Boss to Coach: Leading Through Listening, Regulation, & Real Connection with Kelly Bosak (Part 1) · 24 minIn this episode of Evolving to Exceptional, Jessica sits down with Chief People Officer Kelly Bosak for a deep conversation about how leaders can shift from being task-driven…
- Human-Centered Performance: From Reviews to Real Conversations with Keri Smith (Part 2) · 36 minIn Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Keri Smith returns to explore the deeper layers of building a feedback culture rooted in emotional intelligence, psychological safety…
- Human-Centered Performance: From Reviews to Real Conversations with Keri Smith (Part 1) · 28 minIn this episode of Evolving to Exceptional, host Jessica Tietjen talks with Keri Smith, SVP of HR at HHHunt, about how her organization boldly moved away from traditional…
- Building a Culture of Care & Navigating Conflict with Sarah Jamison (Part 2) · 13 minIn Part 2 of this insightful conversation, Evolving to Exceptional host Jessica Tietjen and guest Sarah Jamison go even deeper—exploring how self-awareness, nervous system…
- Building a Culture of Care & Navigating Conflict with Sarah Jamison (Part 1) · 26 minDescription: In this episode of Evolving to Exceptional, host Jessica Tietjen welcomes Sarah Jamison, Vice President of Human Resources at a local St. Louis nonprofit and…
- Rethinking Compensation: What Today’s Workforce Really Values with Jeff Ilko (Part 2) · 26 minDescription: In this second part of a powerful two-part conversation, Jessica Tietjen sits down with Jeff Ilko, VP of People + Performance at Switch, go beyond the numbers to…
- Rethinking Compensation: What Today’s Workforce Really Values with Jeff Ilko (Part 1) · 16 minDescription: In this first part of a powerful two-part conversation, Jessica Tietjen sits down with Jeff Ilko, VP of People + Performance at Switch, to explore the evolving…
- Unleashing Human Potential at Work: What Pets Can Teach Us About Leadership & Culture with Melissa Paulitsch · 44 minIn this inspiring episode of Evolving to Exceptional, host Jessica Tietjen sits down with Melissa Paulitsch, Human Resources Director at Kennelwood Pet Resorts, to explore the…
- Beyond Reviews: Rethinking Performance Conversations with Ryan McCrea · 48 minIn this week’s episode of Evolving to Exceptional, host Jessica Tietjen welcomes back Ryan McCrea for a deep dive into one of the most pressing workplace topics of 2025…
- Leading Through Chaos: Resilience and Insight from the Nonprofit Frontlines with Dr. Debbie Regnaud · 47 minIn this episode of Evolving to Exceptional, host Jessica Tietjen sits down with Dr. Debbie Regnaud, Vice President of Human Resources at Unleashing Potential, to explore the…
- Breaking the Cycle: Rhoda Banks on Trauma & Triumph (Part 2) · 44 minIn this powerful continuation of our conversation, Evolving to Exceptional host Jessica Tietjen welcomes back Rhoda Banks—culture and inclusion executive and author of Daughter…
- Breaking the Cycle: Rhoda Banks on Trauma & Triumph (Part 1) · 15 minIn this powerful episode of the Evolving to Exceptional Podcast, host Jessica Tietjen sits down with Rhoda Banks—culture and inclusion executive, speaker, and author of the new…
- The Capacity Collapse: Why Organizations Must Rethink How They Support Their People · 13 minFeeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or running on empty at work? You're not alone — and it's not just personal. It's systemic. In this powerful episode of the Evolving to…
- Confusion Causes Chaos: Why Our Brains Need Clarity · 16 minDescription: In today's world of constant change and uncertainty, clarity isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. In this episode, we dive into why our brains crave clarity, how chaos…
- Right People, Right Goals NOT Right People, Right Roles · 8 minIn this episode of the Evolving to Exceptional podcast, we explore why it’s time to evolve from the outdated “right people in the right roles” mindset to a more agile and…
- I’m fine. It’s fine. It’s all fine. · 9 minIn this powerful and personal episode, Jessica unpacks the subconscious survival patterns that activate during times of stress, crisis, and emotional overwhelm. Rooted in our…
- Calling on the Conscious Human Beings · 13 minAre you feeling overwhelmed by chaos and confusion? Wondering how to stay grounded and make wise, conscious decisions amidst it all? In this episode of the Evolving to…
