I Need To F***ing Talk To You

I Need To F***ing Talk To You

Ken Cameron & Russell Stratton

Episodes 146
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Do you want to f***ing improve individual and team performance in your workplace? Do you think mediocrity f***ing sucks and you shouldn't have to put up with it? Do you aim to be more than a good boss and aspire to be a great leader? Then join Ken and Russell for thoughtful and at times f***ing irreverent conversation on the topics of leadership and organizational culture. Sometimes difficult conversations suck, but you need to have them. Sometimes you may even need to have them with yourself. On this podcast we have thought provoking conversations with business leaders from across North America and discuss ideas that can help you be an even better leader and not simply a ‘boss’. Co-hosts Ken Cameron and Russell Stratton literally wrote the book on navigating difficult workplace conversations. We are authors of the 5 star Amazon book ‘I Need To F***ing Talk To You’, the result of more than three decades of in-the-field consulting This groundbreaking book is the basis for our training programs and podcast and continues to f***ing positively shape how managers in organizations address performance, behavioural and attendance issues in the workplace.

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143 - When an Advocate Puts Her Foot in Her F-ing Mouth with Jenna Udenberg

Jun 02, 2026 40m

In this episode, Jenna Udenberg — author, disability advocate, accessibility educator, and 2020 Bush Fellow — hares a deeply honest difficult conversation — a moment when, despite more than a decade…

142 - Systems Without Selling Your Soul, with Stacey Bailey

May 19, 2026 44m

In this episode, Ken sits down with Stacey Bailey — leadership coach, strategist, former COO, and a fierce advocate for the System & Soul approach to leadership. Stacey works with leaders who are…

141 - Stop F-ing Shrinking. Start Showing Up. With Joanna Lovering

May 05, 2026 46m

In this episode of I Need To F_*_ing Talk To You, we sit down with Joanna Lovering, a leadership and presence consultant and the founder of Copper + Rise. Joanna partners with organizations to…

140 - Authentic Leadership, Power Dynamics & When the F-ing Harasser Is in the Clique

Apr 21, 2026 49m

In this episode, we sit down with Oksana Lukash, a trailblazing People & Culture executive who has built high-performing organizations across multiple sectors. Known for combining sharp strategic…

139 - Transforming Leaders from the F-ing Inside Out with Rashmir Balasubramaniam

Apr 07, 2026 54m

In this episode, we’re joined by Rashmir Balasubramaniam, a transformational leadership coach and thought partner to current and emerging leaders who are committed to creating a better world for…

138 - If We’re Not F-ing Talking About Equity, We’re Not Talking About Care with Dr. Eugene Manley

Mar 24, 2026 51m

Cancer care isn’t neutral—and pretending it is swerves no one. And might cost lives. In this episode of I Need to F-ing Talk To You, Dr. Eugene Manley cuts through the politeness to talk about what…

137 - People First, Profits Follow: Why Humans F-ing Drive Performance

Mar 10, 2026 38m

In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Sandra Coker—author, CEO, and people-first powerhouse—to talk about what really drives performance at work: humans.Sandra is the author of People…

136 - Don Weber is The Spy Who Came in from the Cold… and Into the Boardroom

Feb 24, 2026 43m

In this episode, Ken sits down with Don Weber — a former international intelligence officer who spent 15 years operating under multiple identities across more than 90 countries, where a single…

135 - Preventing Workplace Suicide Without A F-ing Psychology Degree with Jessi Beyer

Feb 10, 2026 46m

In this episode, we sit down with mental health professional and former SWAT crisis negotiator Jessi Beyer, creator of the L.I.F.E. suicide prevention model that’s helping workplaces save lives…

134 - Great F-ing Habits, Great F-ing Leaders: Darren Padgett’s Blueprint for Business Growth

Jan 27, 2026 57m

In this episode, Russell sits down with Darren Padgett—Founder & CEO of DNA Business Consulting LLC and a leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations scale, grow, and win…

133 - When Bullying, Culture, and HR F-ing Collide: A Conversation with Andrea Adams of The HR Hub

Jan 13, 2026 48m

This week, Ken and Russell sit down with Andrea Adams — HR consultant to small and medium businesses and host of The HR Hub, Canada’s largest HR YouTube channel. With more than 150 interviews behind…

132 - Goal Setting Without the Bullsh*t: Avoiding the F-ing New Year Corporate Madness

Dec 30, 2025 32m

Welcome to our annual New Year’s special of I Need To F_*_ing Talk To You! Ken Cameron and Russell Stratton are back to tackle the time of year when leaders lose their minds: January, the month of 47…

131 - Holiday Parties, Boundaries, and the Morning-After Conversation: The Uncensored Festive F***-Up Survival Guide

Dec 16, 2025 49m

In this irreverent, painfully relatable, and wildly useful holiday special, Ken and Russell dive into the chaos, charm, and catastrophic potential of workplace holiday parties. From prevention to…

130 - Save Yourself from Your F-ing Fear-Based Boss with Kate Lowry

Dec 02, 2025 38m

On this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, Ken and Russell sit down with Kate Lowry—founding CEO coach and advisor at Scaleheart Co., and author of Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based…

129 - Growth Isn't Always F-ing Comfortable With Amy Lenius

Nov 18, 2025 42m

In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Amy Lenius, a coach, speaker, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University. Amy’s path into coaching began with her own story of…

128 - Mining for the f-ing diamonds within with Pradeepa Narayanaswamy

Nov 04, 2025 50m

This week, Ken and Russell sit down with Pradeepa Narayanaswamy — Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, Author, and self-described diamond miner for leaders.Pradeepa’s journey is anything but ordinary.…

127 - Finding Your F-ing Narrative Edge with Dr. Rod Berger

Oct 21, 2025 46m

In a world full of corporate buzzwords, AI-generated fluff, and leadership jargon that could put a caffeinated squirrel to sleep, real storytelling cuts through like a hot knife through the B.S.Our…

126 - Building a F-ing Inclusive Team Culture with Faith Clarke the 'Ninja Parent'

Oct 07, 2025 55m

In this episode, I sit down with Faith Clarke, bestselling author of Parenting Like a Ninja, team effectiveness specialist, and culture designer. Faith works with small business teams to redefine…

125 - Leading Change When No One Wants to F-ing Move, with Dusty Gulleson

Sep 23, 2025 51m

If you’ve ever tried to lead a team where the executives aren’t on the same page and resistance to change is the norm—then this this week, Dusty Gulleson, has been there—and knows exactly how to turn…

124 - Speaking Your Audience’s F-ing Language with Richard Levy

Sep 09, 2025 58m

In this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, we sit down with Richard Levy, founder and CEO of Sophera Marketing, joining us all the way from the UK. Richard brings a wealth of experience in…

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