Agency: a data-backed lifestyle podcast
We exercise agency when we act with intention. Expanding our agency emboldens us to achieve our goals, make a difference, and build better futures, for ourselves, our communities, and our world.
On the Agency podcast, Izzy and Zu, best friends and co-founders of Izu, share strategies and tools to help people feel better, do better, and be better.
We’ll explore the ever-evolving landscapes of work, wellness, leadership, and life through a data-based lens. We hope you feel like you’re part of a community, one that’s committed to intentional growth, meaningful change, and stewardship - for ourselves and for the world.
Let’s learn, evolve, and flourish together.
Dr. Izzy Bilotta
I’m a psychologist, researcher, leadership and performance coach, consultant, and innovator who studies the intersections of leadership, diversity, belonging, and well-being at work. I earned my Ph.D. from Rice University in industrial-organizational psychology, an applied science examining human behavior at work. My passion for wellness, professional growth, and leading an intentional life, along with my desire to engage in meaningful conversations with Zu, one of my favorite people of all time, led to the genesis of Izu and Agency.
Thought from me:
Growth emanates from our willingness to show up fully in the moment, embrace discomfort as a challenge to learn and grow, and think of ourselves as architects in designing better, bolder, brighter futures.
Zu Izdebska
I’m fueled by challenging myself and solving complex problems in creative ways. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that my career is centered around healthcare innovation, where I harness this drive to address complex issues alongside visionary entrepreneurs.
Outside of work, I’m an advocate of continuous self-improvement (e.g., professional development, wellness, mindfulness). Izu is about nurturing a community of thinkers who are not only eager to delve into diverse subjects but are also committed to their personal growth journey. I am so excited to grow with Izzy and you all!