
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagement | |||

This week, Morag sits down with Margaret Andrews—executive educator, Harvard instructor, founder of The MYLO Center, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others. Drawing from her years teaching leadership and working with organizations like Amazon, ... more
We’re excited to welcome back David Cohen—globally recognized thought leader, executive coach, and author of Selecting the Best: Fostering a Workforce Driven by Values for Lasting Success. With over 30 years of experience advising leaders and organiz... more
This week, Morag is joined by Dr. Rosie Ward—CEO of Salveo Partners, award-winning author and podcast host, and fierce advocate for rehumanizing workplaces. Rosie’s new book, Future Proofing Leadership: Navigating Change and Disruption to Thrive in a... more
This week, Morag is joined by Jonathan Stutz—President of Global Diversity Partners, Inc., former leader at Amazon, Microsoft, and Zulily, and co-author (with Eddie Pate) of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belon... more
In this episode of People First, Morag is joined by Meredith Waters—high-performance coach, transformational strategist, and founder of Thriving at Water’s Edge. With over two decades in high-stakes global leadership, including post-conflict zones an... more
This week, we welcome award-winning global learning executive and author Jeanine Mathó to People First. Jeanine shares her deeply personal journey from the height of corporate success through burnout and loss — only to emerge with a powerful new visi... more
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Bobbi Wegner—psychologist, Harvard lecturer, and founder of GROOPS—to People First!. With her unique blend of clinical and organizational psychology, Bobbi shares how leaders can evolve from taskmasters to team coaches b... more
This week, Morag sits down with Sabina Nawaz—executive coach, former Microsoft executive, and author of You Are the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. Sabina brings a sharp, compassionate lens to the messy reality of leadership—... more
Love the conversational style and the guests. It’s a great lesson for anyone looking how to manage better.
It was a real pleasure to be a guest on People First!—and I’ve become a fan of the show as a listener, too. Morag has a gift for making conversations feel warm, real, and full of insight. Each episode is a reminder that strong relationships are at the heart of great leadership. Easy to listen to, and even easier to learn from. Highly recommend.
What an energizing way to start the year—joining the brilliant Morag Barrett on the People First! Podcast for a conversation that hit all the right notes. Beyond being a guest, I love listening to this podcast.
Morag creates the kind of space where conversations go beyond surface-level and into meaningful, actionable insights. I left feeling more grounded, fired up, and reminded of the why behind the work.
If you're looking for inspiration to lead with heart and strategy, this podcast is a must... more
Informative guests every time and Morag is a brilliantly engaging coach and podcast host!
That’s what I found myself saying as the guests open up with honesty and heart. It’s the kind of listening that reminds you of just how human we are.
"Morag Barrett’s People First podcast is a masterclass in the kind of thought leadership today's workplaces urgently need. With a clear focus on human connectedness as the foundation for future-ready organizations, Morag brings together top-tier leaders who share valuable insights and actionable tools. Each episode delivers practical wisdom with warmth and purpose—essential listening for anyone serious about building thriving, people-centered businesses." Nathalie Sabourin
Morag Barrett asks great questions of interesting and insightful guests which ensures listeners will leave with new perspectives and actionable steps to strengthen their thinking, skills, and effectiveness.
Morag is one of the best interviewers in the management/self-help space. She creates real conversations that are easy to listen to, interesting, and that you always get at least one juicy nugget from.
Being a guest on PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett was a true pleasure. Morag creates a warm, thoughtful space for meaningful conversations that go beyond surface-level sound bites. As a guest, I appreciated how well she prepared, the insightful questions she asked, and the genuine curiosity she brought to the conversation. Her ability to guide a discussion that feels both focused and free-flowing makes the experience valuable for both guest and audience. If you're looking for a podcast that explo... more
PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett offers leaders practical, real-world insights into building stronger teams and more inclusive workplace cultures. I love the engaging conversations with experts, new ideas and tools that help me lead with empathy, authenticity, and impact.
This podcast is like a coffee chat with the smartest, and kindest, people in leadership. Morag has a way of keeping things real—she and her guests talk about what it really takes to lead well, stay human at work, and build teams that thrive.
It’s full of “aha!” moments, good laughs, and those little nuggets that stick with you long after the episode ends.
Love this show and the variety of guests. Each episode brings a new ah-ha moment.
I love this podcast for its range of guests, from a variety of disciplines that share insights and ideas to help everyone become more effective colleagues and leaders at work. Morag is a thoughtful, warm, and incisive interviewer, and I loved being a guest on her show as much as I enjoy listening.
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