n this episode of The Human Factor, host Kimberly Diamond sits down with leadership expert Paul Cotton to explore why interim executives are becoming a powerful force in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

With decades of experience spanning the British Army and global executive boardrooms, Paul explains how interim leaders deliver speed, clarity, and measurable outcomes during moments of disruption, transformation, and transition. From private equity environments to mergers, acquisitions, and organizational turnarounds, this conversation breaks down when to bring in an interim executive, how to onboard them effectively, and the common mistakes organizations make.

The episode also offers guidance for executives considering interim leadership as a career path, covering mindset shifts, personal branding, execution pressure, and what it truly takes to succeed without long-term tenure.

Discover how to build strong teams and improve workplace culture on The Human Factor with Kimberly Diamond. In this episode, Nikita Poindexter, HR and DEI expert, shares strategies to eliminate favoritism, stop office gossip, and foster effective communication at work. Learn real-world tactics to strengthen trust, boost productivity, and lead with purpose—perfect for leaders, managers, and professionals looking to transform their organizations.

• (00:00:00) - The Human Factor: Building Strong Teams
• (00:01:04) - Workplace Environments and Favoritism
• (00:08:01) - How Can Leaders Make Sure Everyone Feels Valued and Seen Cons
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• (00:13:13) - Why Gossip Is So Toxic in the Workplace
• (00:15:41) - How to Prevent Controversial Discussions in the Workplace
• (00:20:14) - Is there any other thing, besides the weekly communication?
• (00:24:21) - Employee Rumor Round Up
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• (00:27:38) - Why Employees Are Afraid to Come to HR
• (00:33:50) - How to Manage a Employee's Feelings
• (00:34:26) - How to Raise an Employee's Confidence
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• (00:38:34) - Don't Try to Do It All
• (00:44:16) - Challenging the challenges facing women in the workplace
• (00:46:50) - How to Set Boundaries for Yourself
• (00:49:04) - Vikita Pandey on the workplace

Mario shares his journey from navigating corporate life to building his own agency rooted in authenticity, representation, and cultural impact. Through storytelling, design, and bold collaboration, he’s helping entrepreneurs and organizations find their voice and connect with audiences on a human level.

Discover leadership secrets to beat loneliness, make bold decisions, and master cash flow with Krishna Mohan and Olga Hurtado on The Human Factor.

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• (00:00:59) - Why Do Leaders Think They're Overthinking?
• (00:05:41) - Decision Making Is Hard
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• (00:12:22) - The Lonely Side of Leadership
• (00:19:51) - If You Want A Friend, You Can Get One
• (00:20:05) - How to Conquer Your Loneliness
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• (00:25:13) - Why Bookkeeping Causes Unnecessary Stress for Leaders
• (00:27:03) - Is AI Ready for Bookkeeping?
• (00:28:35) - How To Manage Your Business's Financial Records
• (00:33:01) - 3 Tips for Cleaning Up Your Business Books
• (00:37:16) - The Hardest Part Of Running a Business
• (00:40:09) - How to Stabilize Your Cash Flow
• (00:44:24) - Getting Cash Flow Back in Control
• (00:44:54) - Mr. Tiller on Cash Flow
• (00:46:40) - Olga Hurtado on How to Manage messy books and cash

HR expert Erica Butler shares how leaders can rebuild trust, improve culture, and foster inclusion through authentic listening and consistent action on The Human Factor.

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• (00:01:07) - What Happens to a Company Culture When Employees Don't Feel Heard
• (00:03:15) - How to Change a Toxic Work Environment
• (00:05:05) - Employees Need Anonymous Feedback
• (00:06:49) - 5 small steps a leader can take to improve how they listen
• (00:09:48) - The Human Factor: Diversity and Intercultural Intelligence
• (00:12:28) - What Does Inclusion Really Look Like?
• (00:13:53) - Undoing unconscious bias in hiring and promotions
• (00:16:01) - What are some of the practical ways to make the Diversity Initiative more
• (00:18:28) - Cultural Intelligence
• (00:22:33) - The Human Factor: Should Businesses Treat HR as an Administrative Department
• (00:25:01) - Are HR Leaders Becoming More Than Compliance Enforcers?
• (00:27:16) - How a Strategic HR Person helped a company succeed or scale
• (00:29:57) - How to Manage HR in a Small Company
• (00:32:42) - What Should an HR Team Prioritize?
• (00:36:03) - The Human Factor
• (00:36:49) - Why is Trust so Hard to Rebuild in a Broken Workplace
• (00:38:33) - What are some signals that a team doesn't trust its leadership?
• (00:39:49) - How to Earn Back the Employee Trust
• (00:44:31) - What Can a Leader Do to Change a damaged Culture?
• (00:46:28) - Humanization in the Human Factor

From wire fraud to a flipped generator, Andrew McCain rebuilt with grit, leadership, and hustle. Learn how purpose and people power success on The Human Factor via Now Media.

Veteran Paul Peters reveals how to turn pain into purpose, build confidence, and master your emotions to lead with impact. Watch now on The Human Factor with Kimberly Diamond via Now Media.

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• (00:00:46) - Living On Auto-Pilot
• (00:03:22) - How to Manage Your Life
• (00:07:05) - Why I Write Why
• (00:10:56) - Paul Peterson: How to Strive for Purpose in a Challeng
• (00:13:13) - Paul Peters: Why I'm Unfulfilled Inside
• (00:16:28) - Exploring Your Purpose in Life
• (00:19:50) - What questions should leaders ask to find their values?
• (00:22:13) - What First Step Helped People Cope Down the Wrong Ladder
• (00:24:45) - Paul Peterson: How to Engage Teams in Success with Purpose
• (00:27:37) - Courage and the Need for It
• (00:31:04) - How to Distinguish Helpful Criticism from Hurt Opinion
• (00:32:13) - What small steps can someone do to build confidence before they do a
• (00:36:26) - Paul Peters on Progress vs. Perfection
• (00:38:33) - Using Your Pain as a Fuel for Change
• (00:43:25) - How Storytelling Helped People Heal
• (00:45:57) - Forgiveness of Self and Others Through Journaling
• (00:51:21) - A Taste of Paul's

Tired, stressed, or gaining weight? Learn how toxins, food, and workplace habits impact your energy—and how to reset your health and team culture with expert Bonnie London.

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• (00:00:39) - What are some hidden causes behind chronic fatigue
• (00:02:21) - How does nutrition and stress impact your energy levels?
• (00:06:05) - 3 simple steps to feel more energized
• (00:08:31) - How cortisol affects your body
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• (00:12:13) - Belly fat as a health signal
• (00:16:21) - Can Food Act as a Fuel or Poison?
• (00:22:36) - Gastrointestinal issues
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• (00:28:40) - How to Attract the Right Talent for Your Business
• (00:30:56) - Other Ways to Attract Talent
• (00:32:23) - What Do Small Businesses Look For In Their Candidates?
• (00:34:56) - What rituals do you recommend people do for their first year?
• (00:39:30) - Remote Working: How to Manage It
• (00:42:46) - Can You Spot Burnout at Work?
• (00:44:27) - How to Make Your Team Feel Appreciated
• (00:46:00) - The Time Zone Debate
• (00:47:50) - Other Ways to Personalize Criticism and Praise
• (00:50:05) - Human Factors in Your Business