Workday Playdate
TOP 1% GLOBAL PODCAST for People-First Leaders Formerly the "improve it! Podcast." #9 in BEST 100 SELF LEADERSHIP PODCASTS. I’m Erin Diehl, keynote speaker, business improv edutainer, and founder of improve it! (AKA your...
AI overview.Erin Diehl is an established keynote speaker, business improv edutainer, and founder of improve it!, recognized for her engaging approach to leadership and work…
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On the show
- Steve Cadigan1 ep
- Rich Braden1 ep
- Tessa Forshaw1 ep
Also: Jane Chen, John Rood, Dr. Moshe Frenkel, Kelly Burlage, Inna Segal, Rosie Moan, Lily Zheng, Dr. Rosalind Cohen, Phylicia McLeod, John Ulrich, Olga Flores, Anne Libera, Catharine Savage, Laurie Jadick, Rebecca Hinds
Audience Interest
- leadership development
- HR strategies
Podcast Focus
- people-first leadership
- business improv education
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
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218 to 1.1K🎙 ~2x weekly·414 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
435 to 2.3K🇺🇸100% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
239 to 1.3K37 real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/14/26 |  Episode 373: Take the Risk Before You Feel Ready with Erika Johnson | No description provided. | 35m 36s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  Episode 372: How Great Leaders Build Their Inner Circle with Shona Kamath | No description provided. | 38m 13s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  Episode 371: Should I Quit My 9-to-5? | No description provided. | 23m 56s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 |  370: When High-Achieving Women Carry Too Much Alone with Meghan French Dunbar | No description provided. | 47m 58s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 |  369: The Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches: Stopping Before Burnout Hits with Brent Freeman | No description provided. | 40m 05s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 |  368: Are We All Having an AI Identity Crisis? With Cassandra Worthy | No description provided. | 33m 49s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 |  367: Five Curiosity Practices that Took My Leadership to the Next Level | No description provided. | 23m 19s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 |  366: The Real Reason High Performers Burn Out Fast with Yana Carstens | No description provided. | 47m 52s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 |  365: 74% of Working Moms Are Running on Empty. Now What? | No description provided. | 46m 55s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 |  364: How One Conversation Changed My Career | "Your next opportunity probably won't come from your resume. It'll come from a conversation." – Erin Diehl In this solo episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shares the true story of how one cold email, one coffee meeting, and one unexpected dinner led to improve it!'s very first paying client. If networking has ever felt awkward, transactional, or downright exhausting, this episode will completely reframe the way you build professional relationships. Erin introduces her BREW IT networking framework: a simple, human-centered approach to creating meaningful connections that lead to real career opportunities. Whether you're job searching, growing your business, or simply looking to expand your professional network, you'll walk away with practical strategies to network authentically without feeling fake. | 26m 25s | ||||||
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| 8/5/26 |  363: Why Your Nervous System Runs the Meeting with Lani Gonzales | "The goal isn't to collect more gold stars. It's to create a life that's achingly beautiful." – Lani Gonzales In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Lani Gonzales to explore why so many high achievers end up feeling exhausted, disconnected, and stuck chasing the next accomplishment. After leaving a successful legal career and walking more than 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago, Lani discovered that sustainable success is fueled by play. If you've ever felt like your productivity comes at the expense of your wellbeing, this conversation is for you. Lani shares practical mindset shifts and nervous system strategies to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals build confidence without burnout and create work that's deeply aligned with who they are. | 46m 13s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 |  362: ADA at Work: What to Say in the Moment with Rachel Shaw | “The real failure of inclusion happens in the moments when someone hesitates.” – Rachel Shaw In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Rachel Shaw to explore what it really takes to build inclusive workplaces that work in real time. In a world full of well-intentioned initiatives, Rachel makes the case that true inclusion is ultimately a human skill. If you've ever wondered how leaders can create cultures where people feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered, this conversation is for you. Rachel shares how organizations can move beyond compliance and build cultures rooted in empathy, accountability, and belonging. | 40m 56s | ||||||
| 7/28/26 |  361: The Unexpected Career Power of Improv with Nnamdi Ngwe | In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, comedian, facilitator, and longtime improve it! family member Nnamdi Ngwe to explore why the most valuable career skills often come from the places you least expect. From playing college soccer to performing with The Second City, creating viral content, facilitating workshops for global organizations, and winning an Emmy, Nnamdi's career is proof that following your curiosity can lead to opportunities you never could have planned. If you've ever wondered whether your creative interests "count," questioned whether it's too late to pursue something different, or struggled to connect your unique experiences into a meaningful career path, this conversation will inspire you to see your strengths in a whole new way. | 31m 02s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 |  360: Confidence Hacks for Speaking Up at Work | In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin explores why speaking up at work has far less to do with competence and far more to do with confidence. If you've ever left a meeting thinking, "I should have said something," you're not alone—and you're probably more prepared than you think. If you've ever had the perfect idea thirty seconds too late, watched someone else say what you were thinking, or struggled to find your voice in meetings, this conversation is for you. Using improv principles and practical strategies, Erin shares how to stop disappearing on the back line and start contributing with more confidence, more quickly, and more consistently. | 22m 06s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | travelparenthood+4 | — | — | ShanghaiSingapore+1 | travelAsia+5 | — | 24m 49s | ||
| 7/15/26 | leadershipwork culture+3 | Dr. Rosalind Cohen | — | — | leadershipwork culture+5 | — | 38m 16s | ||
| 7/14/26 | decision makingimprovisation+3 | Phylicia McLeod | The Second City National Touring Company | — | decision makingimprovisation+3 | — | 31m 42s | ||
| 7/8/26 | intuitionleadership skills+3 | — | — | — | intuitionleadership+3 | — | 21m 25s | ||
| 7/7/26 | improvisationteam dynamics+4 | John UlrichOlga Flores | Antunesimprove it!+1 | — | improvisationteamwork+5 | — | 28m 00s | ||
| 7/1/26 | improvisationleadership+4 | Anne Libera | Funnier: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy | — | improvleadership+5 | — | 53m 06s | ||
| 6/30/26 | failureimprovisation+4 | Catharine Savage | The Second City | — | failureimprovisation+7 | — | 30m 39s | ||
| 6/24/26 | burnoutoverthinking+4 | — | — | — | burnoutoverthinking+5 | — | 19m 05s | ||
| 6/23/26 | change managementleadership+4 | Laurie Jadick | Passion Struck Network | — | changeleadership development+5 | — | 29m 57s | ||
| 6/17/26 | meeting cultureworkplace productivity+3 | Rebecca Hinds | Passion Struck Network | — | bad meetingsmeeting doomsday+4 | — | 38m 35s | ||
| 6/16/26 |  349: How Small Joys Get Me Through the Chaos with Meredith Stepien | In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Meredith Stepien to explore how small moments of joy can become anchors during life's most chaotic seasons. Known for her work as a performer, writer, musician, improviser, and creative leader, Meredith shares why chasing massive life-changing moments isn't always the answer, and how cultivating sparks of delight can help us stay grounded.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of work or simply being human, this conversation is a reminder that joy doesn't have to be earned. Sometimes it's found in the smallest moments hiding in plain sight.Inside This Episode:Why Small Joys Matter More Than We Think: Meredith shares how tiny moments of delight can help regulate our nervous systems, shift our perspective, and create steadiness during difficult times.The Myth of Waiting for Happiness: Many of us postpone joy until we hit a milestone, solve a problem, or achieve a goal. Meredith discusses why joy is something we can practice now—not something we have to wait for.Creativity as a Survival Tool: Drawing from her background in performance, music, and improv, Meredith explains how creativity helps us navigate uncertainty and stay connected to what makes us feel alive.Finding Presence in the Everyday: The conversation explores how paying attention to ordinary moments can create extraordinary meaning, even when life feels overwhelming.The Connection Between Play and Resilience: Erin and Meredith discuss why play is a critical tool for maintaining energy, perspective, and emotional well-being.What to Do Now:Create a Tiny Joy List: Write down five small things that consistently bring you joy. Keep the list somewhere visible and intentionally seek out one of them each day this week.Practice Noticing: Throughout your day, pause and identify one moment that makes you smile, laugh, feel curious, or experience gratitude. The goal is to increase awareness of the good that is already here.Schedule Play on Purpose: Block out 15 minutes this week for something that feels playful, creative, or energizing with no productivity goal attached.About the GuestMeredith Stepien is a Chicago-based comedian, musician, writer, producer, and improviser best known for her work with the musical theater company Team StarKid. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a BFA in Acting, Meredith has performed in numerous StarKid productions and co-wrote the music and lyrics for the cult-favorite musical Firebringer. She is also a creative producer, podcast host, and longtime improviser who brings humor to everything she does. In addition to her performance and creative work, Meredith serves as a facilitator for improve it! workshops, helping individuals and teams build stronger confidence through the power of improv.Your Freebie How do you lead through failure and uncertainty?Today’s workplace demands adaptability, creative problem-solving, and leaders who can navigate uncertainty without freezing in perfectionism.This quick quiz will reveal your unique approach to failure and uncertainty, plus give you simple ways to strengthen your adaptability muscles and help your team thrive when things don’t go according to plan.Connect with Meredith StepienMeredith’s InstagramMeredith’s YouTubeMeredith’s | 37m 07s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | AI anxietyworkplace technology+4 | — | — | — | AIanxiety+5 | — | 17m 38s | ||
| 6/9/26 | failurecareer growth+5 | Kelly Burlage | Lineage | — | failurecareer+5 | — | 29m 04s | ||
| 6/3/26 | emotional wellbeingphysical health+4 | Inna Segal | Passion Struck Network | — | wellnesshealing+5 | — | 55m 05s | ||
| 6/2/26 | new motherhoodconfidence+5 | Rosie Moan | — | — | new momconfidence+6 | — | 27m 00s | ||
| 5/27/26 | leadershipemployee recognition+4 | — | — | — | leadershipemployee recognition+6 | — | 16m 30s | ||
| 5/20/26 | DEI trainingworkplace equity+4 | Lily Zheng | Passion Struck Network | — | DEIdiversity training+5 | — | 50m 21s | ||
| 5/13/26 | human-first leadershipAI in the workplace+5 | — | — | — | leadershiphuman skills+5 | — | 19m 01s | ||
| 5/6/26 | leadershipAI+4 | Steve Cadigan | LinkedInTesla | — | leadershipAI+5 | — | 46m 05s | ||
| 4/29/26 | career growthfeeling stuck+5 | — | — | — | careerburnout+8 | — | 18m 56s | ||
| 4/22/26 | innovationcreativity+4 | Rich BradenTessa Forshaw | Workday PlaydatePassion Struck Network | — | innovationcreativity+6 | — | 51m 05s | ||
| 4/15/26 | productivityenergy management+4 | — | — | — | energyproductivity culture+7 | — | 20m 46s | ||
| 4/8/26 | overachieversmindfulness+4 | Jane Chen | Embrace Global | — | achievementwell-being+4 | — | 41m 26s | ||
| 4/1/26 | hustle culturecreativity+4 | — | — | — | playcreativity+6 | — | 22m 00s | ||
| 3/25/26 | AI implementationHR policies+5 | John Rood | Workday PlaydatePassion Struck Network | — | AI toolsHR+5 | — | 38m 45s | ||
| 3/18/26 | leadershiphuman skills+4 | — | — | — | humanitycompetitive edge+6 | — | 19m 42s | ||
| 3/11/26 | self-worthleadership+4 | Dr. Moshe Frenkel | — | — | unconditional self-worthconditional love+4 | — | 44m 31s | ||
| 3/4/26 | leadershipcommunity building+4 | — | — | — | leadershipcommunity+5 | — | 23m 04s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Erin Diehl is an established keynote speaker, business improv edutainer, and founder of improve it!, recognized for her engaging approach to leadership and workplace culture. Through her unique blend of humor and education, Diehl empowers listeners to embrace a people-first mindset in their professional environments. The "Workday Playdate" podcast, formerly known as the "improve it! Podcast," stands out by infusing playfulness into serious business topics. Covering themes such as leadership, career development, and employee engagement, the show adopts a conversational format to encourage HR professionals and culture-driven leaders to approach their workdays with joy and purpose. Listeners, primarily HR professionals and people leaders, tune in for practical insights that enhance workplace culture and personal growth. The podcast provides valuable strategies for fostering a positive work environment, making it a go-to resource for those aiming to lead with authenticity and creativity.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 37
- Total plays: 558
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1
Castbox
- Followers: 32
- Plays: 558
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4
Audience
adults, family, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- people-first leadership
- business improv education
- candid leader conversations
- workplace levity and purpose
Audience interests
- leadership development
- HR strategies
- workplace culture
- improv techniques
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- global audience
- no specific platforms listed
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
- over 400 episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Workday Playdate
Peaked at #176 in Norway, currently #176 in Norway.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | — | #176 | #176 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.