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Are We There Yet?

Jamie Hardy, Sonja Ernst

Are We There Yet? is about recognizing, defining, and building pathways toward a more sustainable working future. How can we collaborate with others in a way that brings authenticity and durability to our projects and relationships? What tools can we leverage to communicate productively towards a shared goal? What can leaders do to shape where we’re going, and how to get there? Hosts Sonja Ernst and Jamie Hardy are two humans on a quest to understand just where we’re headed, in monthly conversations

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41:42

When Things Get Hard: Why Friction Matters, and How...

Are We There Yet? ·

2026/10/07

What happens when children don’t get enough opportunities to struggle, make mistakes, recover, and try again? What are the implications for the workplace when they grow up? Dr. Giselle Farrell joins Jamie and Sonja to explore how childhood development sets the stage for success (or failure) in our careers, friendships, and families. From the lingering social-emotional effects of COVID to the need for psychological safety, feedback, resilience, and an ability to handle difficult things, the

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45:33

Where Intelligence Lives: AI Anthropologist Matt Artz...

Are We There Yet? ·

2026/07/08

When does a tool become a collaborator? What parts of our lives should resist automation? Will artificial intelligence ultimately flatten humanity? AI is changing far more than our productivity: it is changing how we think, learn, collaborate, and lead. Anthropologist and AI researcher Matt Artz shares with Sonja and Jamie why the next frontier isn't simply building smarter machines, but designing better relationships between humans and technology. From agentic AI and organizational design

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37:18

Quality Is a Strategy: Creating Regenerative...

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2026/06/10

How can local systems solve global problems? Will we ever know the true cost of convenience? Can the profound act of caring transform economic systems?In this episode, PhD researcher Kristi Wiedemann shares with Sonja and Jamie insights from her work studying local fiber systems in New York, where farmers, makers, and textile producers are experimenting with more regenerative ways of creating clothing and other fiber products. Together, they explore the environmental and social costs of

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38:08

Dysregulated Leaders, Broken Teams: New Criteria for...

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2026/05/13

Are we leading from conscious choice, or from stress, ego, and conditioning? Who are we beneath the roles and personas we construct to function in society? What if the biggest problem in leadership isn’t strategy, but self-regulation?In this episode, Aram Cargill unpacks with Sonja and Jamie a systems-based view of leadership rooted in neuroscience, physiology, and human behavior. Aram challenges common ideas around authenticity, arguing that leadership isn’t about self-expression, it’s

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46:02

Growing Through Change: Franziska Altenbeck on...

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2026/04/22

What do we lose when we resist inevitable change? How can organizations create stability in the face of constant evolution? How do we define progress if we're never truly "there yet"? Franziska Altenbeck, an industrial engineer and healthcare-sustainability innovator, is intimate with an ever-changing environment: she has relocated 17 times in her life and built a career across Germany, France, and beyond. In this episode, Franziska shares how a childhood in a coal-mining community shaped

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42:44

Process Over Results: Raising Resilient Thinkers in...

Are We There Yet? ·

2026/03/18

Who are we if our identity is wrapped up in how others see us? What happens to leadership when a generation grows up on shortcuts and instant answers? What kind of society are we creating when we prioritize results over process? Derek Hyde, an American educator in Germany, reflects with Sonja and Jamie on identity, change, and AI in the classroom. Drawing on his military and international school experience, he explains how diversity turns students into subject‑matter experts and future

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42:45

Learnings From the AI Revolution: Data Sovereignty,...

Are We There Yet? ·

2026/02/04

Who should own, control, and profit from data? Will AI ultimately kill more jobs, or create them? Are the human timescale and the AI timescale compatible? Technology evangelist Kevin O’Donovan joins Sonja and Jamie to unpack how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping organizations, energy systems, and everyday work. Kevin explains why AI is different from past tech waves, acting as a horizontal force that touches every function, from engineering and procurement to HR and customer

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42:31

Beyond the Numbers: Building Authentic Client...

Are We There Yet? ·

2026/01/21

Can technology ever truly replace the human touch in client relationships? How can one adapt a communication style to ensure one's advice is truly understood? How does authentic team connection strengthen organizational success? Sonja and Jamie interview Ryan Vogel, Chief Planning Officer at Novi Wealth Partners, on the importance of personalized communication and deep understanding of client needs, particularly during times of distress. Vogel highlights the role observation plays in

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37:01

The Power of Yet: Rethinking Change in Education with...

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2025/12/17

Today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders. How can we help young people build a solid foundation now to succeed in an increasingly uncertain future? As AI rewrites the rules of the classroom, what must we do to keep humanity and equity at the heart of education? How can school leaders truly support educators and students through upheaval and innovation? And what does radical acceptance have to do with fostering ethical, lasting change?In this episode, Sonja and Jamie welcome nationally

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52:19

How to Run a Business Out of the Ground: Permaculture...

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2025/11/19

How can the principles of tending a sustainable garden transform the way we lead in business? In this episode, Sonja and Jamie talk with Caroline and Vincent Jeanteur, co-founders of executive coaching firm Emergentiel, about weaving permaculture principles into business strategy. Rooted in ethical land stewardship, permaculture offers a powerful framework for reimagining how organizations use resources, engage teams, and measure success, much as you would when growing food for harvest

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30:41

Transforming Life and Business through Permaculture:...

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2025/10/22

Who are we without a living relationship to place and community? How do we measure progress in ways that keep people and systems alive? Season 3 of Are We There Yet? opens with an exploration of what it means to live off the land—metaphorically, physically, collectively. Despite being creatures who created rich cultural traditions rooted in ancestral place, we are also now global citizens, and for many our connection to land has been fractured, potentially altering who we are as a species

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47:26

Turning the Tide: Olympic Swimmer Natalie Hinds on...

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2025/08/22

You’ve worked tirelessly and achieved the pinnacle of what is humanly possible long before turning 30. Then what? What measures success when medals fade into memory? Are we more defined by expectations—our own, others’—or by the choices we make every day? When staring down burnout, is stepping back quitting, or preserving oneself? Olympic bronze medalist swimmer Natalie Hinds shares with Sonja and Jamie her powerful journey from Midland, Texas—where she followed her older sister into the

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38:41

The Road Taken: Two Women's Tales of Grit, Leadership...

Are We There Yet? ·

2025/07/24

How do we balance a life-defining career with the strain it can place on life outside it? How can we reconcile complex identities that may clash at home and in our careers? When a profession shapes your identity, who are you once it ends? Mary Winchester and Sarah Defur’s stories reveal how unexpected detours can lead to purpose, leadership, and resilience. Mary’s path began at seventeen in the Army Reserves, evolving into a vital biomedical engineering role during Operation Desert Storm

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38:54

Educating the Whole Child in a Digital World with...

Are We There Yet? ·

2025/06/25

What is an educator’s role in developing well-rounded students facing an unpredictable future? Can an emphasis on social-emotional learning close persistent gaps created by the pandemic? How should educators center human connection in tech-heavy classrooms? In this episode of "Are We There Yet?," Sonja & Jamie sit down with Luis Ramirez, principal of Littlebrook Elementary in Princeton, NJ, to dive into the evolving landscape of educating young children in the age of AI. Emphasizing the

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49:33

Communication in a Global Workplace with Gerd Hoefner

Are We There Yet? ·

2025/05/22

In this episode of "Are We There Yet?," global leadership expert Gerd Hoefner shares fascinating insights from his decades-long journey across multicultural landscapes managing teams across borders, cultures, and time zones. Sonja and Jamie explore with him the transformative power of cultural sensitivity in organizations, digging into the nuts and bolts of employee engagement and open communication. Together they explore the universal human need for authentic connection, arriving at the

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38:36

Crafting Influence: The Transformative Power of Story...

Are We There Yet? ·

2025/04/09

What role does emotion play in effective communication? What makes words so powerful they can stick with you for the rest of your life? In this podcast episode, Sonja and Jamie meet renowned speechwriter and professor Jim Holtje to discuss the enduring power of storytelling through all eras of human civilization. From Aristotle's principles of pathos and logos that emphasize the emotional impact of narratives, Jim underscores the value of human relationships and personal stories that AI

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46:26

Empathetic Leadership in Action: Retired U.S. Army...

Are We There Yet? ·

2025/03/12

How does open communication contribute to sustainable change? How can leaders balance the demands of immediate objectives with long-term vision? What strategies can be employed to build consensus in diverse teams? In this episode, Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General David Bassett sits down with Sonja and Jamie to share insights on empathetic leadership drawn from his 35-year military career and transition to private sector consulting. He emphasizes leadership as a marathon, advocating for

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48:35

Mathematics As Storytelling with Marcus du Sautoy

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2025/02/12

Chaos theory shows that both the future and the past are unknowable. Exponential growth always seems to be stymied by an unpredictable limitation that flattens the curve. Creativity happens when something is new, surprising, and has value. But how do we assign value when we are awash in a world of endless data? Mathematics is one universal storytelling language that can help decipher what the universe is telling us. In one of their most intriguing episodes yet, Sonja and Jamie talk edges,

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37:15

The Power of Pausing To Watch The Snow Fall

Are We There Yet? ·

2025/01/15

There are hundreds of AI-powered therapy apps on the market today. When we talk to them, are we doing more than just talking to ourselves? Can we reach the same effect by simply stopping to watch snow fall outside? In this intimate episode, Sonja and Jamie use AI as a framework to reflect on the potential illusion of human agency, work-life balance as a rhythmic cycle of rest and productivity, and the essence of true communication.

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35:44

Breaking Barriers: Beyond Grit with Marion Gornik

Are We There Yet? ·

2024/12/04

Resilience, grit, and determination: three essential qualities for achieving one’s goals. But are they enough? This episode we follow Marion Gornick’s career from personal assistant to Siemens Global Head of Cybersecurity Finance, a path fraught with traditional norms, gender biases, and gatekeeping. We learn how Marion turned roadblocks into stepping stones and leaned on her self-awareness and persistence from childhood to reach the pinnacle of corporate success. We explore remote work

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