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Barb's FreshEyes

Podcast by Barb Agoglia

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About Barb's FreshEyes

Barb's FreshEyes is a show for organizational leaders challenged with growth, change, or internal friction. Are you feeling stuck due to cultural, operational, or strategic misalignment? Host Barb Agoglia provides the essential FreshEyes perspective you need. Through candid conversations with experienced business leaders and Barb's sharp, systems-minded insights, each episode exposes the hidden dynamics that stall momentum. Tune in for practical, purpose-aligned solutions to get unstuck, find clarity, and drive decisive organizational execution—today!

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7 episodes

episode On Saying the Thing with Nicole Treiman artwork

On Saying the Thing with Nicole Treiman

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Nicole Treiman, President of Loyalty Services at Bilt, joins Barb to unpack her journey from managing high-stakes corporate compliance crises at American Express to driving massive operational scale at a fast-moving fintech startup. Nicole gives us a real-world look at how intentional alignment, shared language, and cross-functional trust can dismantle deep organizational silos and drastically accelerate speed-to-market. We dive into her strategy for building agile, self-contained "pods" that bring engineering, product, and marketing together, and explore why she believes the ultimate unlock for a stuck team is simply having the courage to "say the thing" in the room. Key Takeaways * Reframing Bureaucracy into Enablement: Turning restrictive processes—like legal and compliance reviews—into collaborative, centralized sessions removes roadblocks, unblocks individual owners, and builds widespread cross-functional trust. * The Power of the Pod Structure: Breaking classic corporate silos by creating self-contained business lines (comprising product, engineering, and marketing) fosters end-to-end operational accountability and establishes a vital shared language. * Saying the Thing to Unblock Teams: Bold, constructive communication and asking the "obvious" or tough questions provides immense collective relief, clarifies real customer needs, and prevents over-engineering. Resources Mentioned * Follow Nicole on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-treiman-89b9647b/ * Visit https://www.bilt.com/ Join the Conversation If this episode sparked a new insight or challenge you’re facing, share your takeaway on LinkedIn and tag Barb to keep the conversation going.

20 May 2026 - 33 min
episode On the Power of Trust with Barb Agoglia artwork

On the Power of Trust with Barb Agoglia

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Barb Argoglia shares her experience leading through complexity and change—offering a behind-the-scenes look at the four paths to getting unstuck. We explore how acknowledging vulnerability and trusting the "immigrant mindset" helped her guests shift course, inspire alignment, or unlock fresh momentum—and what Barb learned in the process of launching this very show. * Choose Your Hard: Getting unstuck requires significant effort, but staying stuck is equally difficult; the difference is that movement leads to growth and innovation. * The Four Paths to Momentum: Unlocking yourself requires trusting yourself through four specific lenses: recalibration, leaning into vulnerability, seeking external stimulus, and focusing on a brighter future. * Self-Awareness as a Tool: Use simple methodologies—like Jenn’s Post-it Notes for recalibration or looking in the mirror with "fresh eyes"—to move from an inert state to one of productive motion. * Thanks to our guests: * Chris Marino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismarino3/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismarino3/] | Season 1 Episode 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58LqYt6LzL15avEnXTWHfA?si=SkISwCDmRYufHdkxptPpKg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/58LqYt6LzL15avEnXTWHfA?si=SkISwCDmRYufHdkxptPpKg] * Jenn Garbach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngarbach/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngarbach/] | Season 1 Episode 2: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ogq01zizb1b [https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ogq01zizb1b] * Tatyana Zlotsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatyana-zlotsky/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatyana-zlotsky/] | Season 1 Episode 3: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/AcglyAizb1b [https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/AcglyAizb1b] * Andrea Zaretsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreazaretsky/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreazaretsky/] | Season 1 Episode 4: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54eoT1EW0fi8WRb60IuXEF?si=CUlgm7RxSY6VQczE6dZtJQ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/54eoT1EW0fi8WRb60IuXEF?si=CUlgm7RxSY6VQczE6dZtJQ] And a special thank to you, our audience! Key TakeawaysResources Mentioned

4 Mar 2026 - 15 min
episode On Restless Curiosity with Andrea Zaretsky artwork

On Restless Curiosity with Andrea Zaretsky

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Andrea Zaretsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, shares her experience leading through complexity and change—offering a behind-the-scenes look at cultivating "restless curiosity" to fuel career longevity. We explore how her willingness to find the "white space" and take calculated risks helped her shift course from American Express to retail turnarounds, and eventually to leading innovation at Morgan Stanley. We also hear what she learned about reinventing roles from the inside out. * Embrace Restless Curiosity: Use moments of feeling stuck as a signal to seek external stimuli, whether through advanced coursework or building new networks. * The 80/20 Rule for Careers: Dedicate 80% of your energy to mastering your "day job" while reserving 20% for experimentation, risk-taking, and identifying future growth drivers like AI. * Mission-Driven Leadership: Foster an "unstoppable" team by rooting projects in an authentic mission and flipping quarterly one-on-ones from business updates to dedicated development discussions. * Follow Andrea Zaretsky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreazaretsky/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreazaretsky/]  * Learn more about Morgan Stanley Wealth Management: https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-management [https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-management] * Learn more about E*TRADE: https://us.etrade.com/home [https://us.etrade.com/home]  If this episode sparked a new insight or challenge you’re facing, share your takeaway on LinkedIn and tag Barb to keep the conversation going.

12 Feb 2026 - 30 min
episode On Personal Recalibration with Jenn Garbach artwork

On Personal Recalibration with Jenn Garbach

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Jenn Garbach, CMO of PNC Bank, shares her experience leading through complexity and change—offering a behind-the-scenes look at how she defeats high-intensity burnout and self-inflicted pressure. We explore how finding her "most calibrated version of myself" helped her elevate her performance as both a senior executive and a working mom, and what she learned about self-management and getting unstuck from a pattern of "burning at both ends." Key Takeaways  Own the Pressure. Stop trying to operate at a "10 out of 10" in every dimension. The pressure is often self-inflicted, and acknowledging that fact is the first step to freedom.  Calibrate to Elevate. The path to success is constant recalibration, not perfect balance. When you prioritize yourself (the "oxygen mask"), you show up with more energy and focus at work and at home. Use the Post-it Note Methodology. When you feel stressed, ask yourself: "What's the story I need to tell myself right now?" This conscious negotiation helps you manage energy flows and de-escalate stress immediately. Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngarbach/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngarbach/]https://www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking/brilliantly-boring.html [https://www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking/brilliantly-boring.html]  Join the Conversation If this episode sparked a new insight or challenge you’re facing, share your takeaway on LinkedIn and tag Barb to keep the conversation going.

19 Nov 2025 - 29 min
episode On Loving and Uncompromising Leadership with Tatyana Zlotsky artwork

On Loving and Uncompromising Leadership with Tatyana Zlotsky

How does a fierce, uncompromising drive coexist with the most loving heart? Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom (APFM), shares the defining moments of her journey—from immigrating as an 11-year-old girl from the Soviet Union to leading a mission-critical company through a global crisis. Listen as she reveals the "immigrant's mindset" that fuels her relentless focus on a better future, how great leaders open the window of possibility for others, and why embracing "uncomfortable" is the key to continuous growth. Key Resources * Visit https://www.aplaceformom.com/ [https://www.aplaceformom.com/]  * Follow Tatyana Zlotsky on LinkedIn: * https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-place-for-mom/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-place-for-mom/]  Twitter/X https://x.com/aplaceformom [https://x.com/aplaceformom]

6 Nov 2025 - 42 min
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