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Because People Matter

Helen Fagan

Booking Overview

Leadership and workplace-culture interview show focused on emotional intelligence, organizational transformation, inclusive leadership, and intercultural effectiveness, typically featuring experienced executives, authors, consultants, researchers, and specialized practitioners. Suitable pitches include leadership authors, organizational and DEI experts, workforce executives, workplace-health professionals, and researchers with practical frameworks or relevant lived experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial expertise, leadership experience, or recognized credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 59

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

helen@helenfagan.com

kahm@hurrdat.com

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Host

Helen Fagan - Dr. Helen Fagan is a leadership and organizational effectiveness expert whose work focuses on emotional intelligence, neuroscience-informed transformation, leadership theory, and intercultural mind...

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced leaders, executives, authors, consultants, researchers, nonprofit professionals, and specialized practitioners with demonstrated expertise in leadership, workplace culture, inclusion, emotional intelligence, well-being, or caregiving.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in established organizations, Published books or recognized professional frameworks, Research, advocacy, or educational work in a relevant field, Demonstrated impact through organizational, community, or caregiving initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Dell Nared Jr. - Leadership Development, Mentorship, Belonging, Community Impact, Representation, And Using Influence To Create Lasting Organizational And Social Change.

Celeste Warren - Equitable Leadership, Workplace Inclusion, Removing Barriers, Organizational Performance, Trust, And Creating Environments Where Teams Can Thrive.

Chris Dyer - Meaningful Leadership Moments, Trust, Workplace Culture, Psychological Safety, Navigating Change, And Recognizing Critical Experiences That Shape Teams.

Heather Elton - Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Gut Health, Stress, Sleep, Trauma, Resilience, And The Relationship Between Personal Well-being And Leadership.

Sarah Rasby - Grief, Caregiving, Self-compassion, Mindfulness, Emotional Resilience, Family Caregiving, And Supporting People Through Difficult Life Experiences.

Recent Topics

Business, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Because People Matter
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(#58) Leadership Without Clenched Fists

September 30, 2026

What happens when we stop trying to prove ourselves and start leading from who we really are?In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, and KidGlov founder Lyn Wineman for a deeply personal conversation about leadership, authenticity, vulnerability, and the challenge of staying grounded in an uncertain world.Lyn reflects on the evolution of her leadership style—from feeling like she needed to be tough and prove herself to discoverin...

(#57) A Leadership Title Means Little Without Action

September 16, 2026

In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with Dell Nared Jr., Chief Workforce Excellence Officer at the Greater Omaha Chamber, to explore his leadership journey and the action and impact he is making across Omaha and Nebraska.Dell shares how proximity to great leaders accelerated his growth, how asking better questions has shaped his career, and how mentors provided advice, access, and context that expanded what he believed was possible.That journey continues to inf...

(#56) Equity in the Workplace: What We've Learned from Doing the Work

September 02, 2026

What if one of the most misunderstood leadership concepts today is actually one of the most important?In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with Celeste Warren, founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, former Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Merck, and author of The Truth About Equity, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, inclusion, and creating environments where people can thrive.Celeste challenges common misconceptions about equity a...

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Frequently asked questions

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Because People Matter
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How do I get in touch with Because People Matter?

Because People Matter is hosted by Helen Fagan. Its publicly listed emails are helen@helenfagan.com and kahm@hurrdat.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Because People Matter?

The publicly listed emails for Because People Matter: helen@helenfagan.com and kahm@hurrdat.com.

How many listeners does Because People Matter have?

Podseeker estimates Because People Matter reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Because People Matter?

Because People Matter typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Experienced leaders, executives, authors, consultants, researchers, nonprofit professionals, and specialized practitioners with demonstrated expertise in leadership, workplace culture, inclusion, emotional intelligence, well-being, or caregiving. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in established organizations; Published books or recognized professional frameworks; Research, advocacy, or educational work in a relevant field. Recent guests include Dell Nared Jr., Celeste Warren, and Chris Dyer.

How hard is it to get booked on Because People Matter?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Because People Matter cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Intercultural Competence, and Organizational Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

helen@helenfagan.com

kahm@hurrdat.com

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