Episodes

Are your employees using AI? What platforms? Are they using your business accounts or one of their own? AI is showing up at work whether leaders plan for it or not. The real risk isn’t that employees are using it. It’s that they’re using it without direction or structure, making companies vulnerable to what happens with your information. In this episode, Jody continues the conversation with Andy McClure, CEO of Longview Marketing and fractional CMO, to unpack what managers and business owner...

Most companies believe their marketing problem is messaging. What Andy McClure sees instead is something hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Jody sits down with Andy McClure, CEO of Longview Marketing and fractional CMO, to explore a marketing approach that runs counter to speed, hype, and guesswork and has been enormously successful for many of the their clients. Rather than starting with what a company wants to say, Andy starts with what customers are already saying. By intentionally li...

This exciting discussion with Grammy-winning director Scotty Barnhart explores how vibe, trust, and humanity can transform any team into a high-performing ensemble. Scotty draws powerful parallels between music and management that every leader should hear. He shares behind-the-scenes (crazy) stories from his tours, while giving strategic insights to balancing innovation with legacy. His approach not only wins Grammys, it has revised the love of jazz for audiences all over the world. This intervi...

What if asking for a raise didn’t sound needy, but strategic? In today’s episode, we talk with Paul Lefcourt — national leader, co-founder, and master negotiator — about how to turn compensation conversations into business proposals. If you've ever wondered how to make your manager drop their guard when asking for more, or how to stand out in annual reviews, this episode is packed with frameworks that work. We cover: The 3-part business plan that gets yeses — even in tight budget years The #1...

You’ve seen the list. “Best Places to Work.” But your company isn’t on it... yet. So what gives? In this episode, we break down the 5 disciplines that separate award-winning workplaces from the ones that miss the mark. Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire organization, these habits are the building blocks of a culture people want to stay in. You’ll hear: Real examples from companies who continually make the list (and those who have crashed and burned) Wild stories - including a Z...

What happens when the leader of a world-class band starts to unravel? And what can managers learn from the way legendary musicians handle tension, trust, and breakdowns? In this episode, Jody sits down with Greg Errico, founding drummer of Sly and the Family Stone and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Greg shares his behind-the-scenes perspective on what made the band thrive — and what managers can take from those lessons to improve collaboration, repair culture, and lead through messy transit...

In this episode, Jody Bagno-Dill takes you inside an unforgettable experience: sitting in on a jazz recording session led by the legendary Jamie Davis and filled with additional Grammy-winning artists. As the musicians created magic in the studio, leadership gold was on full display, and the lessons are surprisingly transferable to the workplace. From clarity to competency to chemistry, you'll hear how these world-class artists came together to create vibe...and how you can do the same with you...

In today’s episode, Jody reveals the 5 biggest frustrations that most managers experience but rarely talk about. From disengaged teams to emotionally reactive employees and the silent epidemic of burnout, Jody gets real about what’s making managers want to quit. If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I have to chase adults to do their jobs?” or felt invisible despite doing everything right, this episode will give you relief and tools to improve your experience What You'll Learn: How to revive diseng...

Did you know that 64% of B2B buyers say all vendor marketing content sounds the same? If your messaging sounds like your competitors, you may already be invisible. In this episode, we unpack how to build a true differentiator in your marketing—one that not only sounds good but sparks actual word-of-mouth buzz. Jody Bagno-Dill shares lessons learned over two decades in branding, consulting, and marketing—from turning coffee mugs into storytelling tools, to helping real estate agents own their un...

Are you losing sales after a great presentation and you're not sure why? It is probably not your product, service or even your presentation. There is a good chance your presentation wasn't tailored for the Personal Vibe Style you were presenting to. Listen in as Jody emphasizes the importance of understanding personal vibe styles to tailor sales presentations effectively. Jody outlines common mistakes salespeople make, such as inadequate research and failing to customize their approach. She int...

In this episode, Jody Bagno-Dill dives into why most onboarding programs fail, and what to do instead. With a staggering 88% of new hires reporting poor onboarding experiences, Jody breaks down the 3 E’s of exceptional onboarding: crafting a memorable Experience, Equipping new employees before they arrive, and Exciting them about their role and impact. From welcome swag to first-day voicemails, you’ll get actionable strategies to turn nervous newbies into committed team players. Plus, hear why ...

Perfection is overrated. What really moves people...whether on stage or in the conference room is VIBE, baby! In this special episode, Grammy Award–winning vocalist Jamie Davis, former vocalist with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, and a solo artist who travels the world, sits down with Jody Bagno-Dill to reveal why “vibe over perfection” is more than a motto, it’s a way to mobilize teams, inspire audiences, and face even life’s toughest challenges. From performing in Europe and Angola Prison to building world-class ensembles, Jamie shares powerful lessons on leadership, mentorship, and transmitting energy that applies as much to the boardroom as it does to the stage. This is a conversation about heart, resilience, and the kind of chemistry that makes managers start thinking about how you can elevate the raw energy, excitement, and Vibe on your team.

Are your incentive programs secretly sabotaging your team’s motivation? In this eye-opening episode, Jody dives deep into the hidden dangers of unclear incentives and how they can destroy trust, engagement, and even entire companies. What You’ll Hear: A dramatic Christmas Eve showdown: Two top employees threaten to quit over a misunderstood bonus—discover how a simple confusion between “markup” and “margin” led to chaos. The Wells Fargo scandal exposed: Learn how aggressive, confusing sales in...

Harvard research shows that 69% of managers are uncomfortable having conversations about work performance. But staying silent doesn’t protect your people — it undermines trust, weakens culture, and kills momentum. In this episode of My Manager Coach, Jody Bagno-Dill breaks down the second major vibe killer: when managers won’t say the thing. Whether it's praise left unsaid, career development feedback that's never given, or destructive behaviors never addressed — silence has a cost. You’ll learn: The 3 key statements every coaching-style manager must be willing to say The consequences of not saying them (including a true story with a heartbreaking ending) Practical scripts and prompts to help you lean into these critical conversations starting today

Have you ever thought someone "snapped out of nowhere" at work? In this episode, Jody explores how stacked stressors—like in horse behavior—mirror human dynamics in the workplace. Drawing from an unforgettable racetrack analogy, she introduces the Four Horsemen of Vibe Apocalypse: Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt—behaviors that silently erode clarity, competency, and chemistry on your team. You'll learn how to recognize early warning signs and apply practical antidotes from ...

When the Astronomer CEO resigns in scandal, the headlines focus on the drama—but this episode dives deeper. What if the real issue isn’t the scandal, but the culture that allowed it to bloom and gain traction? Your Executive coach and host, Jody, breaks down four often-ignored cultural fractures that erode trust and performance long before any public fallout: Growth outpacing infrastructure HR with no seat at the table Ignored employee complaints Core values not lived out You’ll walk away ...

In this episode of My Manager Coach, Jody unpacks the strategic power of core values—not just as feel-good slogans but as vital tools to protect your culture, clarify expectations, and filter out opportunists. Drawing from real-life stories (including Netflix, CD &Power, and WR Properties), Jody explains how strong values create behavioral boundaries, guide hiring and promotions, and insulate your organization from cultural drift, dysfunction, and even legal risk. If you lead people and want to...

What if the key to better team performance isn’t in a new strategy—but in understanding how people are wired? In this episode, Jody dives into the world of Personality Tests and introduces the four Personal Vibe Styles that reveal how we show up, communicate, collaborate and make decisions. You’ll learn why misreading someone's Personal Vibe style can quietly erode trust, morale, and results. Whether you're leading growth or trying to reduce workplace friction, this episode gives you the tools t...

Welcome to My Manager Coach — the podcast for leaders who want to fix what’s not working at work and build teams made up of passionate and highly competent people. I’m Jody Bagno-Dill, your executive coach and growth strategist. For over 15 years, I’ve helped companies land on the Best Places to Work list in the San Francisco Bay Area, I’ve helped managers negotiate 6-figure raises, and I’ve helped a handful of companies sell for record-breaking multiples. Each episode delivers practical strat...