Essential Skills for Humaning Podcast

Humaning Forward: Essential Lessons from 2025

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a workforce development expert, looks back on the year and unpacks the essential lessons that help us grow both personally and professionally. From navigating tough conversations and building emotional resilience to strengthening relationships and creating more intentional habits, Christina explores the themes that shaped the year and the skills that matter most for thriving as a human at work and in life. You’ll gain insights on how to carry forward what worked, let go of what didn’t, and step into the new year with more clarity, energy, and purpose. Packed with actionable strategies and thoughtful reflection prompts, this episode gives you a powerful framework for closing the year with intention and beginning the next one with renewed focus.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

The Pursuit of Time and Money with Dr. Sharon Spano

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Dr. Sharon Spano, author, executive coach, and podcast host dedicated to helping high-impact leaders break through the hidden barriers that limit their success and fulfillment. Drawing on her extensive research and coaching experience, Sharon shares powerful insights from her book, Time and Money: Step into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful, Prosperous Life. Together, Christina and Sharon explore how our unconscious beliefs about time and money shape our choices, influence our sense of worth, and ultimately determine the level of abundance we experience. Listeners will discover practical strategies to shift from scarcity to sufficiency, align their values with their goals, and redefine what true prosperity means, both personally and professionally.
If you’d like to learn more about Sharon visit her website at SharonSpano.com or SharonSpano.com/EssentialSkills.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

Speaking Successfully Under Pressure with Lori Muhlstein

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, guest host Lori Muhlstein, Eanes Training instructor and seasoned improv performer, dives into how to stay clear, confident, and composed when you’re put on the spot. She explains why our brains freeze under pressure and shares practical strategies to manage the moment, including using the pause, relying on simple thinking frameworks, and calming your nervous system so you can respond with clarity. With real-world scenarios and actionable tips, Lori shows how speaking effectively under pressure is a skill anyone can learn, and a powerful way to strengthen credibility and executive presence.
For more info about Lori or Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

MindShifting: Breaking Survival Patterns with Mitch Weisburgh

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Mitch Weisburgh, educator, author, and speaker who has dedicated decades to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Mitch brings his deep experience in learning design, leadership, and human behavior to explore how people often become trapped by their own limiting beliefs and habitual thought patterns. He introduces the concept of a “mindshift,” a transformative change in how we perceive ourselves and the world around us, that enables growth, creativity, and resilience. Through their conversation, listeners will discover practical strategies to recognize when they’re stuck, challenge the stories that hold them back, and intentionally create new ways of thinking that open doors to greater performance, fulfillment, and impact.
If you’d like to learn more about Mitch, visit his website at MindShiftingwithMitch.com.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

Stop Putting It Off: How to Break Free from Procrastination Without Burning Out with Christina Eanes

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, takes a deep dive into one of the most common productivity roadblocks: procrastination. Discover why procrastination isn’t about laziness or lack of willpower, but rather an emotional regulation challenge—and how understanding this can help you break free from the cycle. Christina shares three practical strategies: naming the real reason you’re avoiding a task, shrinking it into manageable steps, and creating momentum without pressure. If you’re ready to stop putting things off and start making meaningful progress, this episode is for you.
If you’d like to learn more about Christina or Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

What If Everything You Know About Confidence Is Wrong? with Matthew Hill

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Matthew Hill, a seasoned presentation skills coach, trainer, speaker, and facilitator. Matthew breaks down the core foundation of true confidence and shares practical strategies to help you elevate your presence, whether you’re just starting to build self-assurance or looking to strengthen the confidence you already have.
If you’d like to learn more about Matthew, visit his website at Presentation-Skills.uk.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

Nice Isn't Always Kind with Christina Eanes

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager turned workforce development expert, unpacks the critical difference between being nice and being kind. While niceness may keep the peace in the moment, kindness fuels long-term growth, trust, and stronger relationships. Christina shares how leaders and teammates alike can replace sugarcoated comfort with candid, caring feedback that helps others improve. You’ll learn why kindness often requires courage, how to deliver it without damaging rapport, and practical steps to shift from avoiding discomfort to enabling growth. Packed with real-world examples, a simple feedback framework, and self-reflection prompts, this episode will help you lead, collaborate, and coach with compassion and clarity,  so you can truly make a lasting, positive impact.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

From Burnout to Brilliance: Leading with Energy, Not Effort with Grace Najean

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Grace Najean, transformational leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and former Master Coach for Tony Robbins. Grace shares her powerful insights on moving beyond burnout and realigning with your true purpose. Together, they explore how reconnecting with your deeper consciousness can spark clarity, restore energy, and empower you to live and lead with lasting impact.
If you’d like to learn more about Grace, visit her website at GraceNajean.com.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

Personal Agility: How to Adapt and Thrive When Life Throws You Curveballs with Christina Eanes

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, dives into one of today’s most essential skills: personal agility. Learn how to pivot without panic, reframe challenges into opportunities, and bounce back quickly from setbacks. Christina shares three practical strategies: rapid reframing, focusing on what you can control, and building a “bounce-back toolkit,” to help you stay calm, adaptable, and productive in any situation. If you’re ready to turn uncertainty into opportunity, this episode is for you.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Unlock Authentic Confidence with Dr. Albert Bramante

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Dr. Albert Bramante - a talent agent, psychology professor, hypnosis and NLP expert, and author of Rise Above the Script. Dr. Bramante dives into the topic of imposter syndrome, exploring when and why it tends to surface, and shares powerful strategies to overcome self-doubt and reclaim your confidence.
If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Bramante, visit his website at AlbertBramante.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.