SKUFood Recipes for Success
The food and beverage industry impacts everyone. There is always something happening that impacts producers, processors, distributors, retailers and consumers. SKUFood Recipes for Success podcast tells the story of what is happening and why.
Our guests will be people from one end of the value chain to the other. We will discuss what they are working on and how it impacts the store shelf and what goes into the shopping cart. People want to know more about the food and beverage products they take home to share with family and friends.
Host Peter Chapman has worked in this industry for his entire career. A high school job in retail evolved into 20 years with Canada’s largest food retailer where Peter worked in marketing and advertising and merchandising. After leaving Loblaw, Peter has worked with producers and processors from coast to coast to get their products on the shelf and into the shopping cart.
SKUFood Recipes for Success
S01 E17: Bridging Human Skills and Technical Expertise with Emily Nichols of Connect Better Inc
In this episode of Recipes for Success, we’re joined by Emily Nichols, a manufacturing engineer and founder of Connect Better Inc. Growing up on a farm, Emily developed a deep appreciation for the food industry and hands-on problem solving. She later honed her skills working at Quaker, gaining valuable experience in food manufacturing and operations.
Drawing from her engineering background and experience as a keynote speaker and emcee, Emily specializes in helping organizations strengthen the human skills—connection, communication, and creativity—that are essential for success in today’s technical workplaces. She shares insights on how food businesses can foster better collaboration, enhance team dynamics, and build inclusive environments that drive sustainable growth and innovation.
Whether you're leading a food startup or managing a growing team, this conversation offers practical strategies to bridge the gap between technical expertise and human connection, empowering your business to thrive in a competitive industry.
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilynichols/
https://connectbetter.today/about/
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