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Narativ Leadership Story Talks

Leadership Story Talks is a podcast hosted by Jerome Deroy, CEO of Narativ, and Julienne Ryan, business author, communication and HR specialist, and frequent Narativ training contributor.In each episode, Jerome and Jules discuss the practices that engage, motivate, develop, retain, and attract people to businesses, whether these are your customers or your employees. Their principles and tools are based on real world stories that leverage listening and storytelling to become a better leader and management professional.

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Leadership Story Talks | Building Businesses with Culture, Flexibility & Belonging with Liz Gulliver

August 18, 2025 • Narativ Inc

In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan speak with Liz Gulliver—co-founder of Kunik, a community-driven platform helping companies retain and engage working parents and caregivers. Drawing on her own experience as a working parent in high-pressure corporate environments, Liz has built a business around rethinking how organizations approach flexibility, culture, and belonging.

Through candid stories and data-backed insights, Liz challenges leaders to look beyond surface-level benefits and ask deeper questions about what support really means—and why it matters for performance, retention, and diversity.

You’ll come away with a sharper lens on how care responsibilities intersect with leadership, and practical ways to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

You’ll Hear:

The Myth of “One-Size-Fits-All” Benefits – Why cookie-cutter policies fail to meet real employee needs
Belonging is Performance Infrastructure – How inclusive cultures directly fuel productivity and retention
From Perk to Priority – Why supporting caregivers should sit at the heart of your talent strategy, not the edges
Leaders as Culture Shapers – How everyday actions from managers set the tone for inclusion
Story as a Bridge – Why sharing lived experiences around caregiving can dissolve stigma and build trust

Whether you’re a senior leader, HR professional, or someone balancing work and caregiving yourself, this conversation offers insight into designing workplaces for the realities of modern life.

Resources:

Liz on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-gulliver/
Kunik web site: www.getkunik.com

Narativ’s online course in partnership with New Mexico State University Global Campus:
Lead With Your Story (self-paced, on-demand course)
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Learn more about how to leverage Narativ’s storytelling method for your pitch and sales team: Download our free e-book, or you’re welcome to schedule a free 15-minute call with Jerome.

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