Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast
Unlocking Leadership Success: The Science of Career Fit
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast
Unlocking Leadership Success: The Science of Career Fit
About Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast
Unlocking Leadership Success: The Science of Career Fit
Fit Happens asks the question most leadership conversations avoid: why do talented people fail in the wrong roles — and thrive in the right ones? Hosted by Jason Baumgarten, an executive search specialist with decades of experience placing CEOs and building boards, each episode blends cutting-edge research with candid conversations with the leaders who've lived it.
Why Join Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast as a Guest
Leadership-Focused Audience Reach
You speak directly to executives hungry for insights on talent fit, career alignment, and high-performance leadership.
Evidence-Led Interview Format
You join research-grounded, candid conversations shaped by recurring themes like burnout, spikiness, and role clarity.
Hosted by a Seasoned Search Specialist
You gain credibility through dialogue with Jason Baumgarten, who has decades of CEO and board placement experience.
Wide Distribution on Major Podcast Apps
You get exposure across leading podcast platforms, expanding your visibility with decision-makers and leadership teams.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Diagnosing Role Misalignment Early
Help listeners identify the signals that their environment or responsibilities are compromising performance.
Applying the Spikiness Principle
Show how unique strength profiles shape leadership effectiveness and organizational impact.
Burnout and Executive Judgment
Break down how stress erodes decision quality and what leaders can do to reverse it.
High-Stakes Career Transitions
Guide listeners through the psychology and strategy behind successful leadership transitions.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps leaders diagnose fit, avoid common career traps, and apply science-backed strategies to improve role performance.
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The Ideal Guest
You're a strong fit if you lead organizations, coach executives, study leadership science, or bring firsthand experience navigating high-stakes career transitions.
Recent Episodes
Beyond Employee Engagement: How Mattering Transforms Leadership and Executive Search
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Jun 18, 2026
The Boardroom Is Broken: How AI Changes Executive Leadership Forever
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Jun 11, 2026
Your Schedule Is Your Job — How AI Affects Job Fit
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Jun 4, 2026
The Spikiness Principle: What Executive Search Gets Wrong About Talent and Fit
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • May 28, 2026
Is Your Job Worth It? The Hidden Cost of Being in the Wrong Role Too Long
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • May 21, 2026
From Google to the Grill: Dan Gertsacov on Career Fit and Leading Big Green Egg
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • May 14, 2026
CEO Burnout Is Destroying Your Judgment — Here's How to Stop It
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • May 7, 2026
How Scott Pulsipher Found His Fit as CEO of a 200,000-Student University
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Apr 30, 2026
The One Sentence Every Executive Should Write Before Day One
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Apr 23, 2026
Career Fit Beyond VC: Kara Nortman's Path to Women's Sports Leadership
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Apr 16, 2026
What Is Fit? The Science of Finding Your Place in the Workplace
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Apr 9, 2026
Welcome to Fit Happens
Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast • Apr 2, 2026
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