



The People Playbook - Col. Edward "Tre" Irick with the U.S. Air Force (7-4-26)
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July weekend, The People Playbook is bringing back a powerful fan-favorite episode from the archives. To honor the freedom, sacrifice, and community that built our nation, host Coach Cora revisits one of her most respected conversations with…

The People Playbook with Coach Cora (6-27-26)
In this episode of The People Playbook, Coach Cora is once again joined by her brother Dean Jenkins (Founder & CEO of Black Diamond Solutions) to tackle the hidden costs of over-processed workplaces. Together, they break down why hyper-focusing on tracking and reporting actually derails execution, …

The People Playbook - Tia Adaba with ML Healthcare (6-20-26)
In this episode of The People Playbook, host Coach Cora Lonning sits down with Tia Adaba (RN, BSN), Vice President of Operations for At-Home Services with ML Healthcare. Drawing from her 17+ years of nursing leadership and her book, Me First, Tia breaks down the critical balance between driving ope…

The People Playbook - Consuella Roberts with the Pretty Strong Movement (6-13-26)
In this episode of The People Playbook, host Coach Cora sits down with Consuella "Connie" Roberts, a former elite track-and-field athlete, record-breaking powerlifter, and the founder and executive director of the Pretty Strong Movement. Connie shares her journey of breaking into the elite "1,000-P…

The People Playbook - Jacob Cavazos with Frost Bank (6-6-26)
Behind every phenomenal career path is a network of leaders who extended trust, created opportunity, and recognized potential before we saw it in ourselves. In this episode of The People Playbook, Coach Cora sits down with banking executive Jacob Cavazos to discuss his inspiring journey and how for…

The People Playbook - Michael Segovia with The Myers-Briggs Company (5-30-26)
Organizations don’t struggle because people are different—they struggle because they don’t understand what those differences mean. In this episode of The People Playbook, host Coach Cora sits down with Michael Segovia, a Principal Consultant and leading expert from The Myers-Briggs Company, to pull…

The People Playbook with Coach Cora (5-23-26)
Ever wonder why a perfectly designed organizational strategy, flawless org chart, or shiny new software system still fails to deliver results? In this episode, Coach Cora kicks off a brand-new series breaking down the mechanics of organizational design and development. While leaders spend massive …

The People Playbook - Sonny Melendrez with Sonny Melendrez Communications (5-16-26)
In this episode of The People Playbook, host Coach Cora sits down with beloved San Antonio radio personality, motivational speaker, and intentional enthusiasm champion, Sonny Melendrez. Drawing from five decades of inspiring audiences, Sonny shares his powerful framework for leading with impactful …

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.