Envoy Performance Podcast

<p>Lots of things in the news recently seem bleak, but there have also been lots of reasons for hope... or are those reasons to be optimistic? Alan and Candace talk about the act of noticing, and how to look for joy in...

<p>Have you ever gotten mired in thinking about something as right or wrong and completely missed the nuances in between? In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about black and white thinking, how mindset impacts aging...

<p>When is friction in a relationship good, and when does it feel more like conflict? What happens when anonymity at work breeds the same vitriol is breeds on social media? Should you try to talk with strangers when...

<p>As real life examples debating the easy way versus the impactful way happen around them, Alan and Candace dive back into the idea of introducing friction to make more meaningful experiences. They talk about why...

<p>We've kicked off 2026, and we're still finding our way after the holidays. In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about trying to get back into the swing of things, and some lessons around team connection from...

<p>A special surprise bonus episode! After a difficult situation had many people reaching out to Alan, he and Candace talk about the importance of carving out time to be intentional around connecting with those that...

<p>It's the time of year for reflection, so in this episode, Alan and Candace talk about authenticity in giving thanks, paying attention to the journey instead of focusing solely on the destination, and how hygge...

<p>It's performance review season, and Alan and Candace dive into the conversation about effort versus outcome. What happens when someone is working really hard, but the results aren't there? And, it's Thanksgiving, so...

<p>Layoffs and AI and costumes, oh my! In this episode, Alan and Candace break down the latest rounds of layoffs. Is AI really the culprit, and does fostering connection at work even matter when the relationship can be...

<p>AI tools available to us are changing by the hour. Are they changing how we interact with each other? In this episode, Candace and Alan dive into recent data about how people are using AI, how leaders can be...

<p>Bias is all around us. From the media we consume to the questions we ask when we're soliciting opinions to how we answer surveys, it's nearly impossible to avoid. In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about how bias...

<p>Candace and Alan continue their conversation about advice- how to ask for it, and how to know when to offer it and when to just listen. They also dive into work friendships and why they matter, and who can actually...

<p>Sometimes life throws you some curveballs, and that can make juggling home and work responsibilities even more challenging. In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about real life challenges, the sandwich generation...

<p>What can an 80 year old hydro electric plant teach us about making progress? In this episode, Candace and Alan talk about the kinds of barriers- real and made up- that stop us from moving forward, debate the idea of...

<p>Reframing how we approach things can feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. In this episode, Candace and Alan talk about how we reframe our perspectives on our daily work, what framing fear means, and how a small...