In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo is joined by leadership and innovation coach Will Paulson for a conversation about emotional awareness, trust, feedback, and operational readiness. Drawing on nearly 20 years of military leadership and his work through Wayward Purpose, Will explores how leaders can better understand themselves, support stronger team relationships, and build the trust needed for difficult conversations and effective performance under pressure.
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo is joined by Dr. Ron Martin for a conversation about decision-making under pressure. Drawing on a career spanning surgery, healthcare leadership, medical education, and military service, Dr. Martin explores how preparation, feedback, decision rights, and experience shape judgment when information is incomplete and the stakes are high.
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo is joined by Alisa Tijerina for a conversation about high-stakes leadership, crisis response, operational discipline, and what leaders in any industry can learn from high-hazard environments. Drawing on more than 20 years in upstream energy, including offshore and onshore operations, Alisa shares lessons on leading under pressure, preparing before a crisis, creating psychological safety, and building the systems that help teams operate safely and effectively.
In this solo 100th episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo reflects on where the podcast began, how it has evolved, and what it has taught her about experimentation, sustainability, ADHD, meaningful work, and staying curious. The episode also marks Two Piers’ 10th year and explores the relationships, risks, pivots, and questions that have shaped the business and podcast along the way.
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo is joined by Thea Charles and Bob Greene for a discussion about the power of questions in leadership. Together, they explore how open-ended questions can support delegation, team development, performance conversations, active listening, and more effective leadership. The episode also highlights how coach education can help leaders build practical question-asking and listening skills, including through the UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching program.
Andrea D. Carter, founder of Belonging First, joins Erica D’Eramo to explore what belonging at work really means and how organizations can move beyond buzzwords. The episode covers Andrea’s five indicators of belonging: comfort, connection, contribution, psychological safety, and well-being, along with practical ways leaders can build more supportive, measurable, and high-performing workplace cultures.
Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner and former fighter pilot, joins Erica D’Eramo to discuss leadership lessons from the cockpit and what business leaders can learn from fighter pilot practices. The conversation explores systems thinking, the ORCA method, daily reflection, destination-driven leadership, and how leaders can stay focused on what they can control while adapting to what they cannot.
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo sits down with Kathy Berger, an experienced coach who leads coaching initiatives within the nonprofit sector and recently joined the Two Piers coaching team. Together, they explore the role of coaching in nonprofit organizations, common misconceptions about coaching, and why coaching can be just as valuable in mission-driven work as it is in corporate environments.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Adam Bouse, founder of Optimistic Coaching, to explore what it really means to choose possibility in the midst of uncertainty. Adam brings an honest and grounded approach to optimism, emotional intelligence, and resilience, shaped by his own journey of imbalance, self-awareness, and course correction.
In this episode of The Two Piers Podcast, we speak with medical affairs consultant Melissa Olivadoti about the realities of traveling with severe food allergies and sensory sensitivities — and what individuals, colleagues, and event organizers can do to create safer, more inclusive travel experiences.
On this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo is joined by Dr. Anthony Luévanos for a deep dive into systems thinking—what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform leadership, coaching, and organizational effectiveness. Drawing from his background in education, leadership development, and organizational systems, Dr. Luévanos brings a grounded and insightful perspective on leading in complexity.
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo welcomes Amri B. Johnson—social capitalist, epidemiologist, and founder of Inclusion Wins—for a deep, provocative conversation on what it really takes to create inclusive organizations. Drawing from public health, systems thinking, and his lived experience, Amri challenges the status quo in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and shares how we can move beyond performative gestures to meaningful, systemic change.
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo sits down with Dr. Marissa Alert—a clinical psychologist and behavioral change expert who turned her personal experience with burnout into a mission. As the founder of MDA Wellness, Dr. Alert helps organizations move beyond band-aid solutions to build systems that truly support employee well-being and sustainable performance.
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo sits down with Ellis Ivy, founder of PowerFolx, a queer- and trans-centered martial arts program that is redefining what inclusion looks like in fitness. Together, they explore how martial arts can become a source of connection, healing, and empowerment for those often excluded from traditional gym spaces.
Whether you're in the LGBTQ+ community, a martial artist, or someone looking to build more inclusive environments, this conversation offers deep insights into how movement and community intersect.
When we talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we often focus on values, culture, or leadership. But what if DEIB is also a critical form of risk management—especially in insurance?
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo is joined by James Felton Keith, Chairperson of the International ISO-30415:DISM standard for DEI and CEO of Inclusion Score Companies. Together, they dig into the intersection of DEIB and insurance, explore the development of international standards, and unpack what organizations need to know to mitigate people management risks.
On this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo sits down with author, songwriter, and self-discovery advocate Molly Booker. What unfolds is a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about authenticity, vulnerability, and the radical transformation that comes from letting go of perfection.
After a brief hiatus, the Two Piers Podcast returns with Season 6. Host Erica D’Eramo opens the season with a candid reflection on the pause between seasons, the realities of supporting clients through turbulent times, and the personal journey that shaped this new chapter. Here's what listeners can expect from the season ahead.
As the year winds down, Two Piers Podcast host and founder Erica D’Eramo takes a moment to reflect on the milestones, challenges, and meaningful moments of 2024—both personal and professional. This special solo episode departs from the usual guest format to offer a candid look at what’s been unfolding behind the scenes at Two Piers and what’s ahead for 2025.
