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The Work of Friction
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The Work of Friction

Hosted by Sarah Haley Knowles · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 7 episodes

Where this show ranks

Episodes
7
Last ep.
9 days ago
Avg length
31m
Booking Probability™
34
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Listen Score
13
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
45
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

The Work of Friction is a podcast about what it actually takes to create change when systems resist it. And why the work of sustainability is often the work of friction.

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About the host

Sarah Haley Knowles hosts The Work of Friction, a business show with 7 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Season 1, Episode 8: Always Trust Your Instincts with Guest Dimple Ajmera

May 1, 202628mEp. 8S1

CPA, five-term Charlotte City Council member, Budget Committee chair, and the first Asian American and youngest woman elected to Charlotte City Council — Dimple Ajmera's story is the kind people love to hold up as proof

Episode 8: Always Trust Your Instincts with Guest Dimple Ajmera

Apr 30, 202628mEp. 8S1

Dimple Ajmera, a former immigrant from India, shares her inspiring journey from cleaning hotel rooms to becoming a CPA and serving on the Charlotte City Council. She discusses the challenges of local government, climate

Season 1, Episode 7: Community Relations is Everyone's Job with Guest Michelle A. Thornhill

Apr 22, 202630mEp. 7S1

Nearly three decades in financial services, most recently as Managing Director of US Community Relations at Citi — Michelle A. Thornhill has watched billions of dollars move through community investment programs and has

Season 1, Episode 6: Is My Scarlet Letter Showing? with Guest Geneviève Piché

Apr 15, 202635mEp. 6S1

Twenty-five years at Wells Fargo, most recently building sustainable finance and advisory within corporate and investment banking — Geneviève Piché knows what it takes to construct something from nothing inside a large i

Season 1, Episode 5: The Kids Are Alright with Guest Alison Taylor

Mar 31, 202629mEp. 5S1

NYU Stern professor, sustainability advisor to KKR and Unilever, and author of Higher Ground — Alison Taylor has spent years at the intersection of corporate ethics and the places it tends to break down. In this episode,

Season 1, Episode 4: Carbon Credits Are Like Wine with Guest Niall Gleeson

Mar 26, 202630mEp. 4S1

Twenty years working on decarbonization in some of the most resistant sectors — Niall Gleeson of Emerald Sustainability Corp. has seen what it actually takes to move corporate behavior on emissions, and what tends to get

Season 1, Episode 3: Conserving Optimism with Guest Kristina Wyatt

Mar 19, 202635mEp. 3S1

Executive Vice President and General Counsel at The Conservation Fund, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni, and the attorney who led the drafting of the SEC's climate disclosure proposal — Kristina Wyatt has

Season 1, Episode 2: Life is All About Process with Guest Matt Kruse

Mar 12, 202631mEp. 2S1

More than 15 years advancing sustainability and social impact strategies at companies including Freddie Mac, Groupon, Allstate, and OfficeMax — Matt Kruse has spent his career doing the unglamorous work of making ESG pro

Season 1, Episode 1: Productive vs. Harmful Friction with Guest Dedria Kolb

Mar 5, 202631mEp. 1S1

A 15-year career as a practicing attorney at a major financial institution — and then Dedria Harper Kolb walked away to build tiny home communities focused on sustainability, affordability, and neighbors actually knowing

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Audience demographics

Age
25-54
Consumer type
Professionals & Founders

Topics covered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pitch The Work of Friction as a podcast guest?

To pitch The Work of Friction, visit https://haleyknowles.com/conversations for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent business coverage.

Who is the host of The Work of Friction?

The Work of Friction is hosted by Sarah Haley Knowles. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 7 episodes.

How many episodes does The Work of Friction have?

The Work of Friction has published 7 episodes.

What topics does The Work of Friction cover?

The Work of Friction regularly covers business, careers. It sits in the business category, with a careers focus.

Is it hard to get booked on The Work of Friction?

The Work of Friction is accessible for guests with genuine business expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is The Work of Friction currently accepting guest pitches?

The Work of Friction hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are The Work of Friction episodes?

Episodes of The Work of Friction average 31 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

What guest credentials does The Work of Friction typically look for?

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