The Better Angle

What happens when innovative leaders challenge business-as-usual? The Better Angle spotlights the game-changing perspectives that are reshaping how successful leaders operate. Hosts Kathleen Rennie (Chair/Clinical Faculty at NYU's School of Professional Studies) and Cortney Stapleton (CEO of The Bliss Group) sit down with visionaries who are seeing their field differently – and winning because of it. Our guests don't just share success stories – they break down the insight that led them to approach a specific challenge from a new or different angle. From building authentic brand trust to pioneering in a new market, to navigating a personal professional setback, episodes focus on the breakthrough moments and the impact they had. For leaders, communicators, and innovators, this is your opportunity to get inside the minds of those who dared to look at problems through a fresh, and sometimes provocative lens.

A Better Angle on Business Development with Amy Weisman, Managing Director, Sterling Investment Partners

Amy Weisman joins The Better Angle to share how she found her way into private equity, the unexpected strategies that win over clients and investors, why mentoring women in finance matters, and what the next generation should know about building a career in this field.

12-10
18:26

A Better Angle on Building Women's Sports with Shirley Hon, Co-Founder, United Women's Sports NIL Agency

Shirley Hon joins The Better Angle to share what inspired her to launch a platform dedicated to elevating women athletes, the early challenges of breaking into a male-dominated industry, and how her team is redefining representation and trust in athlete branding.

11-19
16:36

A Better Angle on Good Growth with Priyanka Sethi, Founder, TCS Good Growth

Priyanka Sethi joins The Better Angle to discuss what "Good Growth" means to her, why it's a vital framework for the future of business and innovation, the role of networking and mentorship, and her advice for young professionals building careers in technology and innovation.

11-05
19:15

A Better Angle on Owning Your Narrative with Dr. Felicia Rosario, Trauma-Informed Consultant & Survivor Advocate

Dr. Felicia Rosario joins The Better Angle to share what "owning your narrative" means to her, reflect on her experience participating in the Hulu documentary Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence, and discuss how she now supports survivors through her consulting work.

10-29
14:22

A Better Angle on Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Dr. Barbara Kurshan, President, Educorp Consultants Corporation & Senior Innovation Advisor, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

Dr. Barbara (Bobbi) Kurshan joins The Better Angle to explain how her relationship with failure has evolved throughout her entrepreneurial journey, her book InnovateHERs, and her advice for women who want to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.

10-15
21:29

A Better Angle on the Impact of Sports Marketing with Nandini Sankara, VP, Marketing & Brand Strategy, Suburban Propane

Nandini Sankara joins The Better Angle to explain how sports marketing became a game-changer for brand enhancement, her framework for evaluating partnerships that truly move the needle, and what's next for brands in the evolving world of sports marketing.

09-24
23:00

A Better Angle on Career Pauses with Rosemary Mercedes, Senior Vice President, Global Communications, BBC Studios

Rosemary Mercedes joins The Better Angle to share how she knew it was time to step back from her dream job, her advice for integrating back into the workforce after a career pause, and her new habits for a balanced approach.   

08-27
24:33

A Better Angle on News Consumption with Betsy Korona, Former SVP of Editorial Newsgathering, NBC News & MSNBC

Betsy Korona joins The Better Angle to analyze how she's seen news consumption evolve, a framework to consider when vetting a source, and her insight into the role of journalists in the news ecosystem. 

07-23
21:08

A Better Angle on Career Management with Anna Tavis, Ph.D., Department Chair, Human Capital Management, New York University

Anna Tavis joins The Better Angle to explain why the future of work is already here, her advice for using artificial intelligence for both personal and professional development, and what's next in human capital management. 

06-25
37:05

A Better Angle on Branding and Artificial Intelligence with Bridget Esposito, Head of Brand Creative, Prudential Financial

Bridget Esposito joins The Better Angle to discuss how she keeps a legacy brand fresh, her north star for leadership, and how artificial intelligence is changing the future of creativity.  

05-28
25:24

A Better Angle on Leadership Communications with Maya Dillon, Head of Communications, US & Americas, HSBC

Maya Dillon joins The Better Angle to share insights on leadership communications, human-centric marketing, and tips for tailoring storytelling to spokesperson passions. 

04-23
24:54

Welcome to The Better Angle

Cortney Stapleton and Kathleen Rennie welcome listeners to The Better Angle and preview the topics they will discuss with guests.

04-17
03:11

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