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Human-centric Investing Podcast

Can 20 minutes change your business?

Our newly reimagined Human-centric Investing Podcast features 20-minute conversations with inspiring thought leaders from inside and outside the financial industry.

Every other week, take just 20 minutes to get ideas that could transform your client relationships, and your business.

Listen or subscribe on iTunes or Spotify, and watch the video version on YouTube.

 

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169: Trends Reshaping Health and Human Capacity in 2026

April 30, 2026 – (34:47)

Wellness shouldn’t feel like another full time job. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Lazarus brings compassion, perspective, and practicality to the way we think about health and longevity.

Dr. Ryan Lazarus is not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

168: Embracing Industry Change: Strategies for Success

April 16, 2026 – (33:04)

Head of Distribution Jon Mackay shares actionable strategies for leading through disruption and turning industry shifts into opportunities.

167: How to Harness the 3 Revolutions to Prepare for the Future

April 4, 2026 – (29:45)

InvestInU Founder Jonathan Ainsley takes a closer look at how three transformative revolutions—longevity, artificial intelligence, and our evolving relationships (especially with self)—are reshaping the future.

Jonathan Ainsley is not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

166: Who Cares for the Caregiver?

March 19, 2026 – (28:48)

Caregivers often show up for everyone except themselves. Sherri Snelling joins us to reframe self care as essential, not selfish, in the caregiving journey.

Sherri Snelling is not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

165: Empowering Clients with Negotiation Skills

February 19, 2026 – (25:21)

Avoiding negotiation might feel safer, but it could be costing you more than you think. Linda Babcock explains why shifting the conversation from conflict to collaboration can create wins in real life.

Linda Babcock is not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

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Meet the HOSTS

Senior Vice President, Applied Insights, Hartford Funds

John Diehl is senior vice president of Applied Insights at Hartford Funds. In his current position, John and his team are responsible for engaging and educating both financial professionals and their clients about current and emerging opportunities in the financial-services marketplace.

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Julie Genjac

Vice President, Applied Insights, Hartford Funds

With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Julie believes that financial professionals sit in the industry’s most difficult seat. As a registered corporate coach, she has extensive experience in coaching financial professionals and their teams, to help them not just create a vision for their practice but also achieve it.

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Meet the HOSTS

John D. Diehl

Senior Vice President, Applied Insights, Hartford Funds

John Diehl is senior vice president of Applied Insights at Hartford Funds. In his current position, John and his team are responsible for engaging and educating both financial professionals and their clients about current and emerging opportunities in the financial-services marketplace.

Full Bio >

 

Julie Genjac

Julie Genjac

Vice President, Applied Insights, Hartford Funds

With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Julie believes that financial professionals sit in the industry’s most difficult seat. As a registered corporate coach, she has extensive experience in coaching financial professionals and their teams, to help them not just create a vision for their practice but also achieve it.

Full Bio >

 

John Diehl is a registered representative of Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC.

Julie L. Genjac is a registered representative of Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC.

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