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Trust Stories by Relate
by Relate
Trust Stories is a podcast about how trust is built, tested, and sometimes broken in the conversations that matter most at work.Hosted by Tom Keenan of Relate, each episode features real stories from leaders, operators, and builders navigating high-stakes meetings, decisions, and relationships. We unpack what actually creates credibility, reliability, and connection, not in theory but in practice, and what small shifts can change the outcome of a conversation.Because trust isn’t a soft skill. It’s a measurable one.
Episodes
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Hiring, Leadership, and the Reality of Startup Life with Natalie Ledbetter
What makes someone successful at a large company doesn't necessarily make them successful at a startup. Natalie Ledbetter has spent more than a decade building people operations at early-stage companies, supporting founders across the venture capital ecosystem, and helping startups navigate the...
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Why HR Business Partners Struggle to Be Strategic with Daniel Space
HR is expected to be a strategic partner, but Daniel Space argues that many HR business partners are never actually taught how the business works. In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan talks with Daniel about why understanding sales, marketing, finance, technology, and operations matters…
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Why Performance Management Is Broken with Fred Leong
Performance management is supposed to help people grow. So why does the process so often leave employees frustrated, managers uncomfortable, and trust damaged? In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with Fred Leong, Chief People Officer at DVL1, to unpack what’s broken about...
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The Very Good Trap: Why High Performers Stop Feeling Seen with Gretchen Grottenthaler
For years, we've been told that if we work hard enough, recognition will come. But what happens when it doesn't? In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with Gretchen Grottenthaler—executive coach, speaker, and founder of Energy Inspire—to explore why so many talented people,...
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The Five Types of Organizational Debt Every Leader Should Know with Suzan Bond
Every organization carries some debt. The question is whether you know where it's building. In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with Suzan Bond to explore the five types of organizational debt that quietly slow teams down, weaken trust, and make change harder than it needs to…
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Great Onboarding Earns Trust. Ignoring Feedback Quietly Spends It with Liana Steir
Most companies think onboarding starts on day one. Liana Steir argues it starts much earlier, with every interaction a candidate has before they even apply. In this episode, Tom and Liana explore why onboarding is really about creating belonging, not completing paperwork. They discuss building...
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The Skills Gap Universities Can No Longer Ignore with Regina Johnson
Universities have always prepared students for careers. The challenge today is that many of tomorrow's careers don't exist yet. In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with HR executive and higher education advisor Regina Johnson to explore how universities can better prepare...
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What If It's Great? Lessons in Trust, Growth, and Leadership with Richard Hinton
What happens when the biggest barrier to effective leadership isn't your team, your strategy, or your organization—but your own self-doubt? In this episode of Trust Stories by Relate, Tom Keenan sits down with people and culture leader, executive coach, and founder Richard Hinton to explore one…
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How AI Is Transforming the Way HR Connects With People with Kristina Karcic
In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with Kristina Karcic (Founder Karcic Partners) to explore how AI is reshaping the future of HR. For years, HR teams have known that people learn, communicate, and engage differently, but limited time and resources often forced organizations...
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The Unwritten Rules Are Costing You with Laura Hammond
In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with Laura Hammond, Founder of The People People, to discuss why today's workforce is struggling with communication, workplace confidence, and other critical soft skills. They explore the impact of remote work, the loss of informal…
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Building Trust at Work Starts with Better Communication with Pamela Kaye
Why do so many leaders think they're communicating clearly while employees walk away feeling unheard? In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with internal communications consultant Pamela Kaye to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces today: the gap between what...
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Navigating the Intersection of AI and Human Values: Insights from Tey Bannerman
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding how to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into businesses is crucial. In this episode of Trust Stories, host Tom Keenan welcomes Tey Bennerman, a former McKinsey partner turned entrepreneur, who shares his insights on...
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Employee Engagement Is Broken. Here’s What Comes Next.
In this episode of Trust Stories, Tom Keenan sits down with Kristy McCann, former HR executive, founder of GoCoach and SkillCycle, and one of the most candid voices in modern HR tech. Together, they unpack why traditional employee engagement approaches are no longer working, from annual surveys…
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Rebuilding Trust in a Low-Trust World
In this episode, Tom Keenan speaks with Charles H. Green, founder of Trusted Advisor Associates and co-author of The Trusted Advisor, about why trust feels harder to build today and what individuals can do about it. They explore the difference between trust and trustworthiness, why trust requires...
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How Trust Actually Works: The Trust Equation with Noelle Mykolenko
In the first episode of Trust Stories, Relate co-founder Tom Keenan sits down with Noelle Mykolenko, CEO of Trusted Advisor Associates, to unpack how trust actually works in professional relationships. Drawing from decades of experience and the foundational Trust Equation, Noel breaks down the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Trust Stories is a podcast about how trust is built, tested, and sometimes broken in the conversations that matter most at work.Hosted by Tom Keenan of Relate, each episode features real stories from leaders, operators, and builders navigating high-stakes meetings, decisions, and relationships. We unpack what actually creates credibility, reliability, and connection, not in theory but in practice, and what small shifts can change the outcome of a conversation.Because trust isn’t a soft skill. It’s a measurable one.
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Relate
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Trust Stories is a podcast about how trust is built, tested, and sometimes broken in the conversations that matter most at work.Hosted by Tom Keenan of Relate, each episode features real stories from leaders, operators, and builders navigating high-stakes meetings, decisions, and relationships. We...
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Trust Stories by Relate is created and hosted by Relate.
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