A leadership baton is being passed, and Katherine Coble is stepping into the CEO role at Borshoff with gratitude, clarity, and a deep commitment to people-first leadership.

Nikki sits down with Katherine to celebrate the legacy of Karen Alter, the evolution of Borshoff, and what it means to steward a company with more than 40 years of history. 💛

Katherine shares how her mindset shifted from account leadership to ownership to CEO, why relationships are at the heart of great communication, and how servant leadership shapes her vision for what comes next. Together, Nikki and Katherine also reflect on the growth of In the Loop, the communication series now expanding into its own podcast on PeopleForward Network.

This conversation is a celebration of legacy, leadership, communication, and the kind of business growth that keeps people at the center.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn

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Listen to In the Loop with Katherine Coble

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Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

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Nikki's Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is stewardship, not ownership alone.
• Relationships shape stronger communication and better business.
• Succession works best with intentional transition time.
• Healthy organizations create space for bold thinking.
• Great leaders keep learning from everyone.

The dream is calling, but so are the doubts, the expenses, the uncertainty, and maybe even the outhouse. Nikki and David get real about chasing a big life vision while standing right in the messy middle of it, unpacking what it means to believe that "the obstacle is the way." From vision boards and growth mindset to panic moments and perspective shifts, they share how reconnecting to your deeper why can turn fear into fuel. 🧡

This conversation is a powerful reminder for people-first leaders and dreamers alike: if you can see it, feel it, and stay connected to the meaning behind it, you can keep climbing through the hard parts.

Additional Resources:

Follow Addicted to Betterment wherever you listen to podcasts!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

Connect with David on LinkedIn

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

• Your vision must be stronger than the obstacle.
• Big dreams require daily mindset practice.
• Fear fades when you reconnect to your why.
• Perspective can shrink even the biggest challenges.
• Dreams need action, not just imagination.

The best donor stories are not always wrapped in sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. Sometimes, the real power comes from telling the truth about what worked, what didn't, and what still needs to change.

Katherine sits down with Angela White, President and CEO of Eskenazi Health Foundation, to explore how transparent communication, whole-person care, and authentic leadership can move people from awareness to action. Angela shares how Eskenazi is addressing social drivers of health through programs like Food is Medicine, community-based care, mental health support, and data-informed philanthropy.

From donor storytelling to self-awareness as a leader, Angela reminds us that people-first communication starts with listening, honesty, and the courage to be yourself. This conversation is a powerful reminder that when leaders communicate with both heart and clarity, they build trust that lasts.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Angela on LinkedIn

Connect with Katherine Coble on LinkedIn

Learn more about Borshoff

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

• Listen first, then lead with clarity.
• Donors give from head and heart.
• Transparency builds deeper trust with stakeholders.
• Self-care creates sustainable leadership stamina.
• Authentic leaders cannot fake connection.