Breaking the Mega Corp Mold with Meridith Barnes

With a Dash, Darling

Inspired by Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers, Ryan grabs the wheel and Clayton lets him drive as Dash Darling comes along for the ride.From Dodge Caravan chaos and Yosemite memories to cross-country moves, ferry rides, and the beautiful tension that lives inside every family vacation, Dash shares the trips that made him. We also trace the road forward, from childhood backseats to solo European escapes planned just loosely enough to stay interesting.Funny, warm, and packed with mileage, this one proves every family trip leaves something behind. Usually snacks

The invisible work with Tara Bartlett

This week, we’re joined by Tara for a conversation about the unseen responsibilities that shape so much of modern life. The planning, coordinating, remembering, adapting, and caring that often happens quietly in the background. Tara reflects on how those hidden demands can reshape our priorities, identity, and definition of success. We talk about balance, perspective, and what it means to carry a full life well, through the lens of career growth, becoming a parent, and navigating major life changes. Thoughtful, honest, and deeply relatable, this episode explores how becoming a parent can change the way we live, lead, and define success.

Perspective: Now on Sale (with Trish Sale)

This week, we’re joined by Trish Sale for a conversation about something many people resist and almost everyone needs: stepping away.Trish reflects on her sabbatical, what time away can reveal about leadership, trust, and identity, and why great teams often grow when someone steps back. We also talk about a memorable summer trip where she expected adventure and found something even better: human connection.Thoughtful, warm, and full of wisdom, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best way forward starts by stepping away.

Ken Konkel is Coaching with Kenergy

Ken Konkel brings the Kenergy in this episode of Chrysalis: The Art of Being Human, as he joins Clayton and Ryan to talk about coaching youth sports as a form of community, parenting, and personal growth. From chaotic five-year-old soccer to national-level flag football, Ken shares how being “Coach Ken” has shaped how he shows up as a dad and a leader at work and why the real wins are the quiet, lasting impacts on kids’ lives.

Getting In Where You Fit In with Sasha Sibirmovskaya

In this episode of Unpacking Chrysalis, we sit down with Sasha to talk about the journey of joining Cova—what the interview process was like, how to find your fit in a new role, and what it really means to “get in where you fit in.” Along the way, we dive into a side quest on video games, exploring the overlap between work, play, and community.