
TOP 1% GLOBAL PODCAST for People-First Leaders Formerly the "improve it! Podcast." #9 in BEST 100 SELF LEADERSHIP PODCASTS. I’m Erin Diehl, keynote speaker, business improv edutainer, and founder of improve it! (AKA your work bestie). Every Wednesday, Workday Playdate with improve it! helps HR professionals, people leaders, and culture-driven humans bring more laughter, levity, and purpose to thei... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 407 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin explores why speaking up at work has far less to do with competence and far more to do with confidence. If you've ever left a meeting thinking, "I should have said something," you're not alone—and you're prob... more
“Sometimes you have to leave home to see home.”
In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin takes listeners on a journey through Shanghai, Singapore, and Bali to unpack what a month abroad taught her about thinking on her feet and appreciating the lif... more
“Connection is the foundation of effective leadership.” -Dr. Rosalind Cohen
In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Dr. Rosalind Cohen to explore why authentic human connection is the foundation of effective leadership. In a world f... more
In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Phylicia McLeod to explore why thinking on your feet has less to do with having the right answer and more to do with trusting yourself. As an improviser, facilitator, teacher, and performer wit... more
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Erin Diehl is just the most wonderful, empathetic, smart interviewer and it’s a pleasure to listen to and learn from.
Erin is a phenomenal interviewer, and each episode offers a practical and unique insight into how we can make our workplaces a place we actually want to be. A great listen!
Erin and her guests always give great examples of how they’ve failed in very common ways, yet overcame their failures to make the best out of the situation and find success. It’s inspiring, entertaining and relatable in a way that makes you feel that you can use their ideas and inspiration to find success after failure!
I look forward to Erin’s podcast every week! Her energy is unmatched and every single episode is full of tangible tips for making work, and leadership, more fun!
I didn’t realize how much I needed this podcast until I hit play. Erin makes work feel human again — funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly practical. I always leave with one idea I can try immediately (and usually at least one moment where I laugh out loud).
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A lively, people-first leadership show that blends research-backed workplace strategy with improv-inspired tools. Episodes frequently tackle burnout, meeting design, psychological safety, DEI, AI in leadership, and the daily grind of managing teams, all through practical frameworks and actionable takeaways. A signature element is the host's playful approach and real-world exercises that listeners can try immediately, plus guest experts spanning HR leaders, cognitive scientists, and practitioners who illuminate how culture, leadership, and creativity intersect at work. The show stands out for its high-energy delivery, practical playbook style, and a consistent focus on turning bold ideas into doable actions for modern organizations.
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Recent guests on Workday Playdate include:
1. Olga Flores
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3. Anne Libera
4. Catharine Savage
5. Laurie Jadick
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