

Gut+Science explores employee engagement insights you can act on, from CEOs you can trust. Get ready for high energy interviews led by employee engagement evangelist Nikki Lewallenāones thatāll have you rethinking what it means to build successful people-first cultures.
Andrea Butcher, author, podcast host, and CEO of the leadership development company HRD, is on a never-ending journey of self-discovery and empowerment that allows her to develop her leadership skills and challenge the traditional notion of ātraining.ā Along the way, sheās learned how to use the power of time, focus, accountability, and psychological safety to create an environment of growth and connection.
In this episode, Andrea tells her story of how she found the courage to dare to dream, take risks, and lean into creating personal connections with her people. Listen in to hear what you can do to start trusting in peopleās potential and lift them up to make a greater impact in the workplace and the world at large.
Book Recommendation:
Manās Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Additional Resources:
- Get your copy of The Power in the Pivot by Andrea Butcher
- Connect with HRD on LinkedIn,Facebook,and Instagram
- Learn more about the PeopleForward Network
















Nikki Gregory
Gut + Scienceā¢
Gut + Science is a mentoring platform for people-first leaders of all levels. We talk to exceptional leaders who prioritize culture, get fired up about employee engagement, and are excited to share ideas and tools for bettering employee experiences.
We are on a mission to improve employee engagement by inspiring and equipping leaders to help employees thrive at work. Host Nikki Gregory highlights accomplished, people-first CEOs (and executives) that share their powerful mindsets, experiences and tools that have helped them succeed. Content experts share education and inspiration on topics such as diversity and inclusion, emerging and lucid leadership, and corporate social responsibility. We named the show Gut + Science because leaders need both data and experiences to guide decision making.
Nikki is passionate about helping millions love their work, about giving back, about investing in people. In Gut + Science, these callings come to life in the form of high-energy interviews designed to help pave the way for people-first cultures, and give leaders the inside scoop on how to build winning cultures and companies. Nikki has helped countless executives make meaningful, relationship-oriented investments.