Season 1
Feb. 12, 2025
Scaling Without Chaos: Strategies for the Entrepreneur to CEO Transition
In the dynamic world of business growth, the transition from entrepreneur to CEO is often fraught with challenges that can either propel a company forward or lead to burnout. This episode sheds light on the pivotal strategies...
Feb. 5, 2025
Applying Disaster Response Tactics to Business Disruptions
Disruptions are an inevitable part of both life and business, but how we respond to them can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore the structured crisis response strategies used by the Red Cross Disaster Action...
Jan. 29, 2025
The Leadership Formula for Turbulence: Trust, Resilience, and Psychological Safety
Navigating high-pressure situations in the workplace requires more than just strategy—it demands trust, empathy, and a culture of psychological safety. In this episode, Maxine Legal, CEO and founder of Thrive Inclusively, sha...
Jan. 22, 2025
Defusing the Dilemma: How Resourcefulness Solves Big Challenges
What happens when you’re tasked with solving a high-stakes problem you know almost nothing about? This episode of The Business Emergency Room takes you behind the scenes of a fascinating real-life challenge: tackling the unkn...
Jan. 15, 2025
The Human Factor in Corporate Change: Insights from a Critical Incident Stress Management Expert
What if the key to overcoming your organization's toughest challenges lies in understanding the human element? In this compelling podcast episode, psychotherapist Elaine Belson shares her journey from over 30 years in psychot...
Jan. 8, 2025
The Art of Opportunity Framing: Getting Unstuck and Restarting Progress
Feeling overwhelmed by unclear goals or stalled projects? This episode dives into the transformative power of "opportunity framing"—a structured approach to redefine success and realign teams amid chaos. Using Toyota’s 2010 a...
Jan. 1, 2025
The Conflict Cure: Grounding Techniques and Resilience Tools for Leaders
Unlock the secrets to transforming overwhelm into empowerment in a dynamic discussion recorded live at Podapalooza, featuring Robyn McTague, a specialist in team engagement and conflict resolution after 3 decades with WorkSaf...
Dec. 25, 2024
Process Decay: The Silent Killer of Business Efficiency—and How to Fix It
Process Decay is a chronic condition in almost all organizations and can be a significant invisible contributor to overload and turmoil - i.e. Bad Chaos. Do you feel your organization is burdened by inefficiencies that hinder...
Dec. 18, 2024
Workplace Mental Health Triage Tools from The Mental Health Comedian
Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a trusted friend, a mental health professional, or a crisis hotline...
Dec. 11, 2024
Information Overload: The Silent Drain on Creativity and Efficiency
Overwhelmed by the flood of data in today's fast-paced business environment? This discussion dives into the critical issue of "information inflation," where 90% of existing data has been generated in just the past two years. ...
Dec. 4, 2024
The Anatomy of Readiness: Emergency Preparedness & Response at Tulane University
Emergencies test the resilience and adaptability of individuals and organizations, but preparation makes the difference between chaos and control. In this insightful conversation, Meredith Beers, Associate Director of Emergen...
Nov. 27, 2024
Leadership in Turmoil: Turning Workplace Dysfunction into Collaboration
Picture a workplace where chaos thrives, not because people lack talent, but because communication falters and goals feel uninspiring. Could the solution to this turmoil lie in something as simple—and powerful—as better commu...
Nov. 20, 2024
Crisis Talk: Turning Chaos into Strategic Communication
When disaster strikes and reputations are on the line, are you ready to communicate your way through the storm? Effective crisis communication is a cornerstone of business resilience, as highlighted in this discussion with Me...
Nov. 13, 2024
Decision Deadlock: Moving out of Paralysis into Action ASAP
In a fast-paced business world, decision paralysis is a major obstacle in business, stalling innovation and financial success. Maartje tackles this issue head-on, highlighting how fear, overwhelming data, high stakes, and unc...
Nov. 6, 2024
Bridging Generations: Navigating Family Business Succession
Family-run businesses are rich with legacy, but they can also harbor complexities, especially when facing generational transitions. Navigating these critical transitions takes more than a solid business plan; it requires wisd...
Oct. 30, 2024
An Overdose of Change: Breaking Free from Fatigue and Chaos
Change overdose is real, and it’s draining your business. With 73% of organizations facing change saturation and nearly half of employees experiencing fatigue from constant shifts, it’s clear that too much change is overwhelm...
Oct. 23, 2024
Harnessing Networks: Solving Big Problems Fast | 014
When crisis hits, the strength of your network can be the key to survival. Dr. Sumit D. Chowdhury, founder and president of Green Earth X and creator of the Gaia platform, joins the show to talk about the power of networks du...
Oct. 16, 2024
Two Sides of the Emergency: Offshore Response vs. Onshore Failures
When emergencies hit, clear communication can make all the difference—especially when it’s lacking. In this episode, Maartje and her husband, Eelco, dive into the communication gaps they experienced during a serious offshore ...
Oct. 9, 2024
From Fire to Financial Freedom with Jason Nightingale
When disaster strikes, it can feel like everything is falling apart. But what if that catastrophe could become the spark for your greatest comeback? In this episode, we share the inspiring story of Jason Nightingale, an entre...
Oct. 2, 2024
The Unexpected Exit: Managing Business Without Key Players
Losing a key player in your business is one of the toughest challenges to face, whether it’s due to illness, sudden departure, or other unforeseen events. How do you handle the chaos left behind and keep everything moving for...
Sept. 25, 2024
Hurricane Katrina & Deepwater Horizon: The Louisiana Seafood Comeback | 010
When disaster hits, it's not just about weathering the storm—it’s about rising stronger on the other side. This episode is a powerful look at how to turn devastation into determination, featuring Ewell Smith’s incredible jour...
Sept. 18, 2024
Critical Disruptions: Major Repairs Under Pressure | 009
How do you handle business chaos when it hits you out of nowhere? Maartje dives into the reality of dealing with big breakdowns after they've already disrupted operations, offering insights into the immediate steps to get bac...
Sept. 11, 2024
Starting Over, and Over… with Resilience Expert Romeo El-Chaer | 008
In a profound exploration of resilience and change, Romeo El-Chaer shares his insights on overcoming adversity both personally and within organizations. Born with the challenge of a significant childhood injury in the backdro...
Sept. 4, 2024
Prioritization: Steering Through the Overwhelm | 007
In the whirlwind of business chaos, where the heat is high and the stakes even higher, Maartje steps in with practical wisdom on mastering the art of prioritization. She delves into the necessity of stripping back to the esse...