--- title: Driving Growth Through a People-Centered Approach with Nick Araco description: "https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21404717 Listen, Subscribe, and Leave a Review on:                    Nick Araco is the Co-founder, Chairman, and C" image: https://blog.topgrading.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image001-1-2.png --- [Go Back Up](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast/resources/blog/driving-growth-through-a-people-centered-approach-with-nick-araco#top) [Skip to Content](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast/resources/blog/driving-growth-through-a-people-centered-approach-with-nick-araco#body) [![](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Logo%20-%20homepage.webp?width=339&height=68&name=Logo%20-%20homepage.webp)](https://www.topgrading.com) Toggle Menu - [Human Capital Governance](https://topgrading.com/human-capital-governance) - [Solutions](https://topgrading.com/solutions) Toggle children for Solutions Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Solutions - [Hiring](https://topgrading.com/hiring) - [Leadership](https://topgrading.com/leadership) - [Organization Design](https://topgrading.com/organization) - [Private Equity](https://topgrading.com/private-equity) - [Workshop](https://topgrading.com/topgradingworkshop) - [Our Firm](https://topgrading.com/our-firm) - Insights Toggle children for Insights Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Insights - [Blog](https://blog.topgrading.com/blog) - [Case Studies](https://blog.topgrading.com/case-studies) - [Podcast](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast) - [Books](https://topgrading.com/books) - [eGuide](https://topgrading.com/eguide) - [Schedule a Call](https://topgrading.com/meetings/andywilliams-topgrading/30-minute-meeting) # Driving Growth Through a People-Centered Approach with Nick Araco Dec 10, 2021, 12:00:00 AM [Topgrading Team](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast/author/topgrading-team) 4 min read ![](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image001-1-2.png?width=1000&name=image001-1-2.png) [mailto:?subject=Driving%20Growth%20Through%20a%20People-Centered%20Approach%20with%20Nick%20Araco&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.topgrading.com%2Fpodcast%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fdriving-growth-through-a-people-centered-approach-with-nick-araco](mailto:?subject=Driving%20Growth%20Through%20a%20People-Centered%20Approach%20with%20Nick%20Araco&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.topgrading.com%2Fpodcast%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fdriving-growth-through-a-people-centered-approach-with-nick-araco) ![](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image001-1024x535-3.png?width=674&height=352&name=image001-1024x535-3.png) https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item\_id=21404717 Listen, Subscribe, and Leave a Review on: [![amazon music logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/amazon-music-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-0605-AM.jpeg?width=202&height=50&name=amazon-music-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-0605-AM.jpeg)](https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Wins/dp/B08K55H81J/)  [![apple podcasts logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/apple-podcasts-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-1689-AM.jpeg?width=196&height=66&name=apple-podcasts-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-1689-AM.jpeg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talent-wins/id1554290474?ls=1) ![google podcasts logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/google-podcasts-1024x144-Nov-26-2024-03-48-49-7564-AM.png?width=228&height=32&name=google-podcasts-1024x144-Nov-26-2024-03-48-49-7564-AM.png) [![iheart radio logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iheart-radio-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-9349-AM.jpg?width=177&height=55&name=iheart-radio-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-9349-AM.jpg)](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-talent-wins-79670354/)      [![playerfm logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/player-fm-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-49-1620-AM.jpeg?width=192&height=54&name=player-fm-1-Nov-26-2024-03-48-49-1620-AM.jpeg)](https://player.fm/series/talent-wins)  [![spotify logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/spotify-1024x307-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-6814-AM.png?width=188&height=56&name=spotify-1024x307-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-6814-AM.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/7oOXzww4XZowySAh0g4G9W) [![stitcher logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stitcher-1024x425-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-2560-AM.png?width=163&height=68&name=stitcher-1024x425-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-2560-AM.png)](https://www.stitcher.com/show/talent-wins)        [![tune in logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tunein-1024x451-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-5982-AM.png?width=137&height=60&name=tunein-1024x451-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-5982-AM.png)](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Talent-Wins-p1401931/) Nick Araco is the Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of AchieveNEXT, a provider of talent development performance solutions and peer learning networks. Nick is an expert at making connections that count, and he’s used this skill over the past two decades to empower leaders and grow their organizations.  Nick is also the host of the *Level Up* podcast, where he has conversations with business and industry trailblazers on how to take growth, diversity, and leadership to the next level. Before founding AchieveNEXT, Nick served in senior leadership roles at leading global law, accounting, and business advisory firms.    ### In this episode… What’s the secret sauce for a successful company? How can organizations improve their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? What’s the number one driver of shareholder value and performance? According to Nick Araco , the answers lie within your people. Whether it’s your employees, clients, or peers, it’s always helpful to gain feedback and create a dialogue around the things that impact your business. That’s why Nick’s company offers executive coaching and access to peer advisory networks —  because it’s difficult to tackle the big questions and challenges alone. What other advice does Nick have for achieving next-level growth? In this episode of the *Talent Wins* *Podcast,* Chris Mursau sits down with Nick Araco , Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of AchieveNEXT. Together, they discuss how Nick’s company helps others drive performance through talent acquisition, the importance of reaching out to peers and partners, and how companies can take action towards better diversity, equity, and inclusion structures. 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