At the Core With Sarah Friend

Hosted by Sarah Friend with The Partners Group

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Oct 2024

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As the president of a company, Sarah Friend has met lots of women leaders with terrific stories that will entertain, inspire, and maybe make you rethink your own core beliefs. Here, she talks with colleagues about the hows and the whys of where they are in their careers and in life, what they would have done differently, the challenges or funny moments they’ve encountered along the way, and more. At the Core With Sarah Friend is about authentic, smart, engaging women who have something to say while recognizing there is always something to learn.

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October 30, 2024Episode 740 min

S2E7: “Creating Belonging For One Another” with Anja Taylor, president of Kinesis

Sarah and Anja talk about a shared core need to belong and to create a sense of belonging for others. They discuss the importance of letting go of a plan and not being committed to an outcome – embrace the uncertainty! Find joy in experimentation, while maintaining and staying true to your personal values and vision. Recorded on Monday, October 14, 2024 You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

September 10, 2024Episode 642 min

“Finding ‘Your Why’ in Leadership” with Serilda Summers-McGee, Founder and CEO of Workplace Change

Sarah and Serilda talk about teaching and leading through storytelling, how to work toward harmony restoration, and implementing a DEI incentive within your organization by starting with the workplace you already have. Recorded on Wednesday, August 19, 2024 You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

June 25, 2024Episode 543 min

“Lifelong Learning & Leadership” with Dr. Robin Beavers, Vice President of Community and Social Impact for the Portland Timbers

Sarah and Dr. Beavers talked about her passion for lifelong education and learning, the power of active listening, how the Timbers organization has come to be a safe space, and why leaders should ask their staff, “How have I been a diminisher lately?” Recorded on June 3, 2024You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

May 2, 2024Episode 458 min

“Leadership With Vision” with Kristin Hayden, Lead Coach, Consultant, and Connector at Vision Powered Ventures LLC.

Sarah and Kristen talk about the life-changing power of an expanded world view through travel, the importance of carving out time to dream and formulate your personal vision, and about “holding the vision but letting go of how it looks.” Recorded on April 15, 2024 You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

March 26, 2024Episode 358 min

“Curiosity in Leadership” with Keyne Petkovic, Executive and Leadership Coach, Assured Strategy

Sarah and Keyne go deep on a wide spectrum of fascinating topics – regrets in leadership, passion versus purpose, ruinous empathy, work-life integration, and more. You’ll glean so much information from this articulate, thoughtful leader. Recorded on March 11, 2024 You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

February 29, 2024Episode 241 min

“Creativity in Leadership” with Sandi Hildreth, Global Chief People Officer, Wieden+Kennedy

Sarah and Sandi chat about the challenges of leadership in one of the world’s most successful creative agencies, about “brilliant people doing brilliant things,” learning how to fail, and about the intent behind the “Portland Is What We Make It” call-to-action campaign launched by W+K in 2023. Recorded on February 12, 2024 You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

January 30, 2024Episode 140 min

“Unexpected Paths” with Doreen Barnhouse, EVP of Culture and Integration, The Partners Group

Sarah and Doreen are longtime colleagues at TPG, where they have experienced change, challenge, and growth through the years. As women leaders, they have a lot to say about the importance of curiosity, being unafraid to make mistakes, and playing to one’s own strengths. Recorded on January 3, 2024 You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

December 26, 2023Episode 618 min

“2023 Reflections” with Sarah Friend, podcast host and president, The Partners Group

As a way to reflect on the past six months since the podcast went live, Sarah talks about her own path to leadership as well as about some of the pearls of wisdom we gleaned from our podcast guests since July. Recorded on December 6, 2023 You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

November 28, 2023Episode 531 min

“Raising Your Hand” with Julie Woodward, Director of Forestry, Oregon Forest Resources Institute

Sarah and Julie discuss the power of stepping boldly into leadership and about how it’s OK to ask (or offer), “What if we do more?” It’s a thought-provoking notion that carries over into work, life, and community. They also cover their love of the Pacific Northwest’s natural environment, the importance of having allies and being a champion, and how it is vital to encourage other women to stand up, raise their hand, and be heard. You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.

October 24, 2023Episode 441 min

“Embrace the Unexpected” with Sheila Murty, EVP of People and Culture at Tillamook County Creamery Association

Sarah and her guest talk about Sheila’s literal journey from Malaysia to the US and how she eventually became the head of people and culture at the place that makes everyone’s favorite cheese. Among many topics, they discuss the concept of “why not me?” and how it applies to job searching and recruiting, giving oneself the opportunity to fail, and demonstrating healthy work-life balance by “leaving loudly” when non-work priorities arise.You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to At the Core with Sarah Friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also listen to every episode on our website.