The People Playbook - Dean Jenkins with Black Diamond Solutions (5-9-26)

In this deeply personal episode of The People Playbook, Coach Cora is joined by a very special guest: her brother, Dean Jenkins. Dean brings a unique perspective to the table, bridging two worlds that many believe are at odds: high-level corporate business and spiritual leadership.

The People Playbook with Coach Cora (5-2-26)

Coach Cora is joined by Wendii Lord for a practical conversation on feedback and why the language leaders use matters. This episode explores how clarity, consistency, and intentional communication can build trust, strengthen performance, and prevent unnecessary resistance.  

The People Playbook - Wendii Lord with TEAM Coach Cora (4-25-26)

Wendii Lord joins Coach Cora on The People Playbook for a meaningful conversation about the power of the support role in leadership and organizational success. This episode highlights why the people who help leaders stay focused, prepared, and effective are essential to making big things happen.  

The People Playbook - Deric Zies with the Construction Industry (4-18-26)

This weekend on The People Playbook, Deric Zies shares the leadership lessons that most shaped his journey as a leader in the workplace, at home, and in the community. In this conversation, we explore the weight of leadership, the shift from directing to serving, and how transparency, confidence, a…

The People Playbook - Leo Gomez with Brooks (4-11-26)

This week on The People Playbook, Coach Cora sits down with San Antonio leader Leo Gomez, CEO of Brooks City Base and San Antonio Legend Award winner, to discuss how great partnerships create momentum, belief, and shared success. Their conversation explores how leaders can build support for their v…

The People Playbook - Tony Alessandra with Assessments 24x7 (4-4-26)

Behavioral assessments aren’t meant to label people—they’re meant to guide how leaders develop them. In this episode of The People Playbook with Coach Cora, Coach Cora sits down with Tony Alessandra, Founder of  Assessments 24x7, to explore how tools like DISC are often misused—and how to apply the…

The People Playbook - Preston Atkinson with Trestleworks (3-28-26)

Values aren’t defined by what leaders say—they’re revealed in the decisions they make when the stakes are high. In this episode of The People Playbook with Coach Cora, Coach Cora sits down with Preston Atkinson, President and CEO of Trestleworks and former CEO of Whataburger, to explore what it rea…

The People Playbook - Col. Edward Irick with the U.S. Air Force (3-21-26)

Leadership is not defined by what you say—it’s proven by the decisions you make when it matters most. In this episode of The People Playbook with Coach Cora, Coach Cora is joined by Col Edward Irick, Deputy Commander of the Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing, to explore what it truly means to…

The People Playbook - Blanca Abbud with Engage PEO (3-14-26)

Strong hiring isn’t about offering more—it’s about offering what actually aligns with the people you want to lead and keep. In this episode of The People Playbook with Coach Cora, Coach Cora is joined by Blanca Abbud, Vice President of Sales at Engage PEO, to explore how leaders can use benefits st…

The People Playbook - Andy Doss with Whataburger (3-7-26)

Leadership teams don’t develop talent through instinct alone—they develop it through shared clarity about performance, readiness, and potential. In this episode of The People Playbook with Coach Cora, Coach Cora speaks with the Senior Director of Field Enhancements at Whataburger about what leaders…