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Episode 33: The Power of Second Chances in Leadership Jan 07, 2026

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In this heartfelt and joy-filled conversation, Lori sits down with longtime friend and leadership partner Christine Conroy to explore what it really means to lead with humanity. From Christine’s years at Coca-Cola to her current work at Grayston Bakery—home of the groundbreaking open hir...

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Episode 32: How to Reflect, Reset, and Realign Before the New Year Dec 31, 2025

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In this reflective and grounding solo episode of the Joy CEO Podcast, Lori Pine invites you into the quiet, liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s—a week that often feels suspended between what was and what’s next. Lori explores why this in-between time holds powerful potential ...

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Episode 31: Permission to Pause: A Christmas Eve Reflection for the Joy CEO Dec 23, 2025

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In this gentle and reflective Holiday Special, I’m sharing a Christmas Eve message straight from the hear.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and give yourself permission to feel whatever is present—joy, grief, gratitude, exhaustion, or a mix of it all.

I talk about ...

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Episode 30: Saying Yes Without Burning Out Dec 17, 2025

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In this reflective and energizing solo episode, I explore the transformative power of saying yes—not as people-pleasing or overcommitment, but as a grounded, intentional choice aligned with joy, growth, and purpose.

Through personal stories (including a yes that almost slipped away), I s...

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Episode 29: A Joyful Reset for the Holidays Dec 10, 2025



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In this heartfelt and grounding episode, I open up about what the holiday season really brings forward—the joy, yes, but also the pressure, the expectations, and the feeling that we need to “perform” happiness. As the CEO of Joy, I’ve learned that real joy isn’t about perfect decoration...

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Episode 24: When the Worst Happens: Finding Joy on the Other Side of a Layoff Nov 05, 2025

If your stomach drops every time you see another round of layoffs in the headlines—or if you’ve recently gotten that call yourself—this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, Lori pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be restructured out of a company you loved—and how she foun...

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Episode 23 - Command The Room: Charge Your Joy, Lead With Confidence Oct 29, 2025

Command The Room: Charge Your Joy, Lead With Confidence

 

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In this empowering and insight-filled solo episode, Lori Pine—executive coach, speaker, and former corporate VP—reveals what it truly means to command the room without losing your calm or authenticity.
Through personal stories a...

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Episode 22 - Manifesting Love and Partnership: How Lori and Michael Pine Built a Life by Design Oct 21, 2025

Episode 22 - Manifesting Love and Partnership: How Lori and Michael Pine Built a Life by Design

In this warm and deeply personal episode, Lori Pine—executive coach, podcast host, and former corporate leader—invites her husband, Michael Pine, to share their love story and the lessons they’ve lear...

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Episode 21: The Power of Forgiveness in Leadership — Drop the Rocks and Claim Your Joy Oct 15, 2025

 

Episode 21: The Power of Forgiveness in Leadership — Drop the Rocks and Claim Your Joy

 

In this episode of The Joy CEO Podcast, I’m diving into a topic that’s been truly transformative in my own leadership journey: forgiveness. For so many high-achieving professionals, the weight we carry i...

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Ep 20: This isn’t Rocket Science. It’s Relationship Science. With Ira Gleser Oct 08, 2025

Ep 20: This isn’t Rocket Science. It’s Relationship Science. With Ira Gleser, Author of Stewardship for Business and Longtime Leader at Coke and Microsoft

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In this insightful and connection-driven conversation, Lori Pine sits down with Ira Gleser—former Coca-Cola colleague, #1 Amazon bes...

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Episode 19: Flourish Where Your Feet Are: A Framework for Thriving at Work Oct 01, 2025

Episode 19: Flourish Where Your Feet Are: A Framework for Thriving at Work

Too often, high-achieving professionals think flourishing means landing the next role, title, or opportunity. But what if the key to thriving is right where you are? In this episode, Lori Pine—former corporate VP turned exe...

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Episode 18: Reinventing Yourself and Leading with Heart: Insights from Jennifer Kay Sep 24, 2025

Episode 18: Reinventing Yourself and Leading with Heart: Insights from Jennifer Kay

In this insightful and wisdom-filled conversation, Lori sits down with Jennifer Kay—an executive search professional and coach with 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biosciences industries. From bu...

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