When Culture Becomes a Business Conversation.
A curated collection of talks, interviews, and features where our wattsnextpx Founder & CEO breaks down the people systems behind firms that grow without burning out their founders.
Why Your People Strategy is Your Real Growth Engine – The Consulting Pulse by CMap
Discover the true drivers of scale in professional services as Sel Watts and Todd Stanton join Ben Edwards]on The Consulting Pulse by CMap]to unpack leadership traps and HR blind spots.
The “Mini-Me” Trap: Culture Architecture & Scaling Past the Bottleneck
Discover why hiring a team just like you might be the biggest bottleneck to your company's growth as Sel Watts joins Randell mauricio on the Freeing the Founder podcast to unpack behavioral data and culture architecture.
Betting Everything on Yourself: The "No Plan B" Mindset – Getting Rich Together Podcast
Sel Watts (Founder & CEO, wattsnextpx) and Todd Stanton (Founder & Principal, Stanton Law) unpack the true drivers of growth in professional services businesses, discussing leadership traps, HR blind spots, and how AI is reshaping teams & firm structures.
AI and Talent Development: Why Traditional Management is Dead – The Leader's List Podcast
Discover how AI is completely rewiring organizational structures as Sel Watts joins Broan Morrison on The Leader's List to explain why your current management training is already obsolete.
Designing Leadership: Getting the Right People – Pro Serv Podcast by Collective 54
Discover why staying the "hero" of your business will ultimately destroy its value as Sel Watts joins Greg Alexander on the ProServe Podcast by Collective 54 to discuss the critical shift from doing the work to designing the system.
No Plan B: Why Your Safety Net is Setting You Up for Failure – My Good Woman Podcast
Discover why having a backup plan is a setup for failure as Sel Watts joins Dawn Andrews on the My Good Woman podcast to discuss turning HR into a strategic driver for scalability.
Culture is Not Fluff: How to Architect a High-Performing Team
In this edition of the Stories with Traction podcast, our CEO Sel Watts breaks down why culture isn’t fluff—it’s strategy. From motivation to retention to valuation, she shares how strong culture fuels real business results.
What If the Problem Isn’t Your Team—It’s You? The Convergence Podcast featuring Sel Watts
What if the real blocker to your team's success… is you? In this powerful podcast episode, Sel Watts explores why self-awareness—not systems—is the foundation of great leadership. Tune in for honest insights, real stories, and takeaways that challenge how you lead.
GSD (Getting Sh!t Done) Podcast featuring Sel Watts
In this podcast, our CEO discusses the importance of intentional workplace culture and values in employee success. She reflects on her transition from Australia to the US, highlighting the role of values, leadership, and goal clarity in shaping workplace culture and employee success, drawing from her experience transitioning from Australia to the US.
The Power of Community: Elevating HR for Fast-Growth Startups – Founder Secrets
Discover why high-level HR and a strong founder network are non-negotiable for scaling as Sel Watts joins Taylor and Flaviu on the Founder Secrets podcast.