The Culture Coach
By: Wendy Brand
Language: en-us
Categories: Business, Management, Non-profit
I’m Wendy Brand, Your Culture Coach, dedicated to supporting people-first leaders. Each week we dive into strategies and insights to help you build a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired. From fostering tribal values and improving core processes to developing inclusive communities and responsive listening strategies, we cover it all. Join me weekly for practical tips, expert interviews, and real-world examples to help you boost productivity, extinguish burnout and cultivate a vibrant organizational culture that reflects your mission, vision and values.
Episodes
#129 Building Flow into your Culture with Steven Puri
Jan 07, 2026Send us a text
In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand sits down with Steven Puri —former senior executive at major motion picture studios, startup founder, and the creator of Sukha, a platform designed to help knowledge workers access flow state and protect deep work.
Steven makes a bold case: companies don’t win because TPS reports are filed on time or everyone hits inbox zero. They win because someone takes uninterrupted time to think, create, and solve meaningful problems—then brings back the insight that changes the trajec...
Duration: 00:48:14#128 REPLAY-108 Introducing the C.O.R.E. Culture Framework
Dec 17, 2025Send us a text
Greetings! This is a replay of an episode from this past summer on my CORE Culture™ Framework. Happy Holidays and I hope you enjoy.
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This week, I'm diving deep into my signature CORE Culture™ Framework, a proven model for helping leaders stop culture from happening by accident and start building one that drives retention, productivity, and purpose.
After a busy season of speaking at SHRM conferences in New Mexico and Alabama, I reflect on why I built the CORE Culture™ model and how it’s helping CEOs and HR l...
Duration: 00:20:47#127 Humanizing Leadership Through Empathy, Pets, and the Moments That Matter with Erika Sinner
Dec 03, 2025Send us a text
Today on The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Erika Sinner, Founder & CEO of Directorie, a $15M healthcare commercialization company and two-time Inc. 5000 honoree. Erika also serves as the Chief Empathy Officer of TinySuperheroes, a nonprofit empowering critically ill children through play and courage, and is the bestselling author of Pets Are Family.
Erika is a powerful, fresh voice in modern leadership — championing pet-inclusive policies, psychological safety, and building cultures where people feel genuinely seen and supported.
🔗 Resources Mentioned Duration: 00:29:27
#126 Navigating Bias & Building Intentional Cultures with Kae Williams
Nov 26, 2025Send us a text
In today’s episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with tech executive and author Kae Williams for a candid conversation about the invisible barriers women and marginalized leaders face at work—and the strategies that actually help you navigate them with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Kae has spent decades leading in male-dominated environments across startups, scale-ups, and global tech companies. Throughout her career, she noticed a repeated pattern: women being spoken over, their ideas being dismissed or “hepeated,” their credibility questioned, and their contributions overlooked—regardless of company size or cu...
Duration: 00:36:24#125 How to Communicate Hard Things with Farrah Mitra
Nov 19, 2025Send us a text
In this week’s episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Farrah Mitra — executive coach, former Bain consultant, Cornell alum, and one of only fifteen Radical Candor™ coaches worldwide. Farrah's career has been built at the intersection of people, performance, and communication, and she brings a rare blend of strategic clarity and deep humanity to the conversations leaders fear most.
Together, Wendy and Farrah break down:
Why communication is often the true bottleneck inside organizations — and how it silently shapes trust, culture, and retention.The thin... Duration: 00:40:38#124 Leading Above the Line: How Conscious Leadership Shapes Culture
Nov 12, 2025Send us a text
In this week’s episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand unpacks the power of conscious leadership—a philosophy popularized by John Mackey (Whole Foods), Steve McIntosh, and Carter Phipps—and how it connects directly to the CORE Culture™ pillars of Clarity, Energy, and Ownership.
Wendy explores what it truly means to lead above the line—where fear is acknowledged but not in control—and how awareness, alignment, and accountability fuel intentional cultures. Drawing from The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, Dare to Lead, and her own coaching wor...
Duration: 00:22:17#123 From Fired to Founder: Building a People-First Business with Dave McDonald
Nov 05, 2025Send us a text
This week on The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Dave McDonald, founder of the Better Together Group and host of the WTF Podcast, to talk about the unconventional path that led him from being “fired from every good job he ever had” to running a thriving family of staffing agencies dedicated to feeding families one shift at a time.
Dave’s story is full of humility, humor, and heart. Together, Wendy and Dave unpack:
How early experiences shaped Dave’s people-first leadership philosophyThe challenges of build... Duration: 00:27:34#122 Five Traits of a Strong Leader
Oct 29, 2025Send us a text
What’s the real difference between a strong leader and a tough one?
In this solo episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest shifts in leadership today — moving from command-and-control to human-centered leadership.
After 30 years in corporate leadership, I’ve seen both styles up close. The truth? The leaders who build loyalty, trust, and high performance aren’t the ones barking orders — they’re the ones balancing clarity, accountability, and empathy.
In this episode, you’ll learn the five key shifts that separate strong leaders f...
Duration: 00:22:09#121 Leading in the mental health space with Janelle Moravek
Oct 22, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of The Culture Coach, Wendy sits down with Janelle Miller Moravek, a nonprofit leader and mental health advocate who has led Youth & Family Counseling as Executive Director since 2009.
Janelle’s leadership journey offers a masterclass in balancing compassion with strategy. She shares how trust is built over time — and how that trust becomes the foundation for psychological safety. Together, Wendy and Janelle unpack what it looks like to create a manageable workload, support your team’s well-being, and model what it means to car...
Duration: 00:42:40#120 Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Grant Harris
Oct 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of The Culture Coach podcast, I sit down with Grant Harris to explore neurodiversity and inclusion in the workplace. Grant shares his journey of discovering his own neurodistinct identity, the strengths that come with it, and how leaders can create more inclusive cultures that unlock hidden brilliance on their teams.
We cover:
- The difference between being neurodiverse, neurodivergent, and neurodistinct
- Why curiosity is one of the most powerful leadership tools
- Simple, cost-free adjustments leaders can make to...
Duration: 00:39:21#119 AI, Burnout, and the Future of Leadership with Victoria Mensch
Oct 08, 2025Send us a text
What does it really take to lead with confidence in the age of AI? And how can leaders embrace innovation without burning out themselves—or their teams?
In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Victoria Mensch, Founder and CEO of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy, to explore the intersection of AI, leadership, and workplace culture.
Victoria shares her perspective on why AI adoption isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a leadership competency. She explains how executives can cult...
Duration: 00:39:14#118 Laughter and Development with Kevin Hubschmann
Oct 01, 2025Send us a text
What can leaders learn from comedians? As it turns out—quite a lot.
In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh.Events and author of the Laugh Rx newsletter, to explore how laughter and improv translate into powerful leadership and culture skills.
Kevin shares his journey from being one of the first employees at a SaaS company to building a career in comedy—and eventually creating team-building experiences that blend fun and professional development. Along the way, he d...
Duration: 00:33:00#117 Innovative and Inclusive Cultures in Tech with Telle Whitney
Sep 24, 2025Send us a text
What does it take to keep your people’s fire alive—and build organizations where everyone can thrive?
In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand sits down with Telle Whitney—computer scientist, co-founder of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, former CEO of the Anita Borg Institute, and author of Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive.
Telle brings decades of experience leading in technology and building communities for women in computing. Together, we explore:
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Duration: 00:32:58#116 Clarity Culture
Sep 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Wendy Brand unpacks why clarity and focus are the quickest wins for CEOs and culture leaders. Without them, even the best teams slip into misalignment, decision fatigue, and constant firefighting. With them, leaders reclaim their energy, teams align around what matters, and culture becomes the system that drives results.
You’ll hear:
Why clarity is the foundation of every thriving cultureThe difference between clarity and focus—and why you need bothThe hidden costs of operating without clarity (and how to stop paying them)A simple 3-step practice to r... Duration: 00:15:49#115: Five Reasons Culture Transformations Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
Sep 03, 2025Send us a text
This week, I break down each of the five biggest reasons culture transformations fail—straight out of the latest Harvard Business Review article and echoed in my own work with organizations.
Learn practical ways leaders can avoid these pitfalls and build an intentional culture that actually sticks.
And if you’re ready to go deeper:
👉 Join the Culture Strategy Lab ($57/month community launching Sept. 29) for coaching, frameworks, and real-world solutions. https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategylab/
👉 Explore Culture Strategy Sprints (3-month group intensives) if you want to...
Duration: 00:16:23#114 Planning for Your Year of Intentional Culture
Aug 27, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on three powerful programs I’ve created to help leaders design intentional cultures that prevent burnout, increase performance, and create thriving organizations.
All three programs officially open on September 29th, but you don’t have to wait—when you sign up now, you’ll start receiving updates and get immediate access on launch day.
Here’s what I cover in this episode:
Why I created these three programs and how they work to... Duration: 00:17:16#113 Strategic Workforce Planning with a Culture Lens
Aug 13, 2025Send us a text
As 2025 winds down and 2026 approaches, it’s the perfect time to make sure your workforce is ready for the year ahead—not just your business plan. In this solo episode, Wendy Brand shares why workforce planning should go hand-in-hand with your strategic objectives, and how to make sure your people plan supports your business plan.
Tips on how to:
Align your workforce with your top business objectivesIdentify and close skill gaps for future successConduct a “culture gap” analysis alongside your skills assessmentUse a simple grid tool to evaluate individuals, teams, and enga... Duration: 00:15:45#112 What Got You HERE Won't Get You THERE
Aug 06, 2025Send us a text
In this solo episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy dives into a common but critical leadership crossroads: realizing that the leadership style, team structure, and culture that got you this far… may not be what gets you to your next level.
Inspired by a real coaching conversation with a new CEO, Wendy walks through the process of stepping into a broader, more strategic leadership role. She explores questions every senior leader should be asking themselves mid-year:
Is my leadership philosophy still serving me and my team?Do my mission, vi... Duration: 00:14:44#111 "Lifetime of Love" Culture with CEO Carson Wagner
Jul 30, 2025Send us a text
At just 19 years old, Carson Wagner founded Lifetime of Love Nannies with a mission to provide purpose-driven, high-quality care for families and children. What began as a bold leap into entrepreneurship has grown into a nationally recognized agency with three thriving locations and a team of over 75 dedicated employees.
Carson’s unwavering commitment to inclusive, ethical, and relationship-centered childcare has earned her numerous awards and accolades, recognizing her leadership, innovation, and impact on the childcare industry.
In this episode, you’ll hear how she creates a se...
Duration: 00:30:25#110 Your Culture Is Talking: What Are You Really Promising New Hires? with Linda Carlisle
Jul 16, 2025Send us a text
Hello culture fans!
In this week’s episode of The Culture Coach, I’m joined by Linda Carlisle—
Linda is a fractional corporate communications partner, helping business leaders, VCs, private equity firms, and their portfolio companies solve communication and culture challenges in the Moments that Matter™, including mergers, acquisitions, organizational restructuring, leadership changes, turnarounds, business process redesigns, technology implementations, and workforce reductions.
From employer branding and hiring practices to 30-day new hire interviews and intentional exit interviews, Linda shares how to create a culture where people feel seen, he...
Duration: 00:31:37#109 Clarity, Coaching, and Emotional Intelligence with Ted Whetstone
Jul 09, 2025Send us a text
Tired of putting a Band-Aid on your people problems? 🩹
🎙️ On this week’s episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, I sat down with Ted Whetstone—executive coach, systems thinker, and former left-brainer turned whole-brainer.
Ted helps senior leaders stop reacting and start redesigning the way they think, lead, and collaborate.
Here’s a taste of what we covered:
🔁 Why systems thinking is a leadership superpower
⚡ The difference between incremental improvement and breakthrough change
🌱 How to unlock your team’s full potential—without micromanaging
If you’re a CEO or executive...
Duration: 00:28:33#108 Introducing the C.O.R.E. Culture Framework
Jul 02, 2025Send us a text
This week, I'm diving deep into my signature CORE Culture™ Framework, a proven model for helping leaders stop culture from happening by accident and start building one that drives retention, productivity, and purpose.
After a busy season of speaking at SHRM conferences in New Mexico and Alabama, I reflect on why I built the CORE Culture™ model and how it’s helping CEOs and HR leaders operationalize their culture in practical ways.
Whether you're building from scratch or refining what’s already there, this episode gives you the tools to...
Duration: 00:17:00#107 Exit Strategy and Culture with Adam Strong
Jun 25, 2025Send us a text
Adam built his first business as a kid, and today he helps leaders like you identify real strategies for exponential growth and sustainable success This week on The Culture Coach, I’m joined by Adam Strong—a former elite athlete turned successful business strategist who now works with founders and CEOs around the world to help them scale—and exit—on their terms.
In our conversation, Adam and I discussed the importance of purpose and clarity. He shares some of his experience working with leaders
If you're running a...
Duration: 00:26:52#106 Culture and Digital Marketing with Kym Insana
Jun 18, 2025Send us a text
Kym Insana is a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands like the U.S. Air Force, Enfamil, and Johnston & Murphy scale through impactful campaigns.
With over 20 years of experience, Kym left her demanding NYC advertising career to build a company that offers flexibility and balance—values she champions as a wife and mother of four. AlwaysOn Digital thrives by empowering talented working parents to blend career success with family life.
A sought-after speaker, Kym has shared her journey an...
#105 Part 2: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection with Greg Morley
Jun 11, 2025Send us a text
You don’t “roll out” belonging. You build it—one intentional choice at a time.
In Part 2 of my conversation with Greg Morley, we move past DEI buzzwords and into the real work of creating connection and psychological safety at work.
Greg shares the lessons behind his new book Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection, and why true inclusion starts with how leaders show up.
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The connection between storytelling and trustHow to create space where every voice mattersWhat inclusive leadership actually looks like i... Duration: 00:19:18#104 Part 1: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection with Greg Morley
Jun 04, 2025Send us a text
My guest this week is Greg Morley. Greg was most recently Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Moët Hennessy, a division of LVMH. Greg brings a personal and professional passion to the development of talent and to helping others achieve more than they believe they can.
Greg led the HR function for the company’s operations across the Asia Pacific region. Prior to joining Moët Hennessy, he was Vice President, Human Resources Asia Pacific for Hasbro, Inc. and was Vice President, Human Resources for the Shanghai Disney Resort...
Duration: 00:27:50#103 The WD-40 Culture with former CEO Garry Ridge
May 28, 2025Send us a text
This week on The Culture Coach, I’m joined by none other than Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of WD-40 Company. Over 25 years as CEO, Garry transformed a global household brand not just by growing the business—but by building a culture so strong, it became a competitive advantage.
Now, Garry shares the leadership lessons from what he calls his “CEO apprenticeship,” turning decades of real-world experience into wisdom for today’s business leaders.
In this episode, we go beyond the usual culture conversati...
Duration: 00:36:09#102 Employee Resource Group (ERG) Strategies with Lola Adeyemo
May 21, 2025Send us a text
Are you interested in creating a sense of belonging in your organization? If so, I think you are going to enjoy this episode.
If you are familiar with my THRIVE Culture framework, you know that creating inspiring inclusivity and belonging is one of the six key pillars that allow organizations to own their role in employee burnout.
And, my guest today is an expert on the topic.
Lola Adeyemo is just an incredible individual, born and raised in Nigeria and came to the U.S. as an ad...
Duration: 00:33:56#101 Relationships as a Driver of Culture with Morag Barrett
May 14, 2025Send us a text
Morag Barrett is founder of SkyeTeam, best-selling author, and was hand-picked from over 16,000 candidates to join Marshall Goldsmith’s prestigious 100 Coaches group.
As I was listening back to this episode before producing I actually took out a notepad and started taking notes!!
Morag is dedicated to proving that success in business isn't just about what you know - it's about who you know, and how you connect. And, we talk about how you can create connection and belonging in the workplace, a much needed skill for you as leaders, bu...
Duration: 00:36:46#100 100 Episodes of The Culture Coach
May 07, 2025Send us a text
What started as an idea to spark deeper conversations about workplace culture has now hit a major milestone—the 100th episode of The Culture Coach podcast is live! 🙌
This special episode is a heartfelt compilation of some of my all-time favorite moments—conversations that challenged the status quo, inspired action, and reminded us all why culture isn't just an HR thing... it's a leadership strategy.
To every guest who said “yes” to joining me—thank you for your insights, your stories, and your generosity.
To every listener who’s tuned in on c...
#099 Part 2: Change Management and Culture with Sarena Diamond
Apr 23, 2025Send us a text
Part 2 of this conversation!! With recent Gallup data showing engagement at its lowest point in a decade, my guest Sarena Diamond and I explore one of the key drivers behind this troubling trend—rapid organizational change.
To connect with or contact Sarena you can find her here:
Website: https://diamondsolutionsgroupllc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarena-diamond
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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.
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Duration: 00:21:16#098 Part 1: Change Management and Culture with Sarena Diamond
Apr 16, 2025Send us a text
With recent Gallup data showing engagement at its lowest point in a decade, my guest Sarena Diamond and I explore one of the key drivers behind this troubling trend—rapid organizational change.
Stay tuned next week for part 2 of this conversation
To connect with or contact Sarena you can find her here:
Website: https://diamondsolutionsgroupllc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarena-diamond
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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a weal...
#097 Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce with Hannah Dannecker
Apr 09, 2025Send us a text
If you’ve ever struggled to find the right people in a labor-driven industry—or felt the pressure of filling high-turnover roles while still protecting your company culture—this episode is for you.
This week, I sat down with Hannah Dannecker, Managing Partner at The Better Together Group, a staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled workers with companies that truly value their people.
Hannah is on a mission to bridge the gap between previous working generations and Gen Z to create an open environment where we can work Better T...
Duration: 00:31:20#096 Final Four Local Organizing Committee Culture with Elena Wells
Apr 02, 2025Send us a text
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I’m thrilled to bring you a special conversation with Elena Wells, Executive Director for the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four. And, Vice President of National Events at San Antonio Sports.
With just days to go until tipoff, Elena shares what it takes to lead a high-performing team under pressure — and how to build culture in fast, dynamic environments. We explore how her journey has come full circle from her early days supporting the Final...
Duration: 00:27:09#095 Wellness Retreat Culture with Shane Evans
Mar 26, 2025Send us a text
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📅 Join me for a free Culture Strategy Session: https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions/
If you’ve ever wondered how to scale a purpose-driven brand without compromising your culture, this episode is for you.
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This week on The Culture Coach Podcast, I sit down with Shane Evans, Co-Founder of Massage Heights (now Heights Wellness Retreat), who shares her incredible journey from solving her own back pain to building a national wellness brand w...
Duration: 00:30:06#094 THRIVE Culture to Combat Trending Employee Detachment
Mar 19, 2025Send us a text
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In this solo episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, host Wendy Brand dives into the pressing issue of declining employee engagement and what leaders can do about it. With recent Gallup data showing engagement at its lowest point in a decade, Wendy explores the key drivers behind this troubling trend—rapid organizational change, remote and hybrid work challenges, and shifting employee expectations.
She breaks down how leaders can use the THRIVE Cu...
Duration: 00:17:11#093 Instilling a R.A.V.E. Culture with Chuck Salvo
Mar 12, 2025Send us a text
Today, I sit down with Chuck Salvo, former Disney Institute veteran and self-proclaimed "Chief Happiness Architect," to discuss his new book "RAVE: How to Respect and Value Everyone." Drawing from his 15 years at Disney and extensive experience working with organizations worldwide, you’ll hear Chuck share practical insights on building authentic workplace connections and creating a culture where every voice matters.
Here are a few of my takeaways:
1. Culture isn't just about mission and vision statements - it needs a clear, intentional structure that includes a common purpose and wel...
Duration: 00:26:50#092 Building a High Performing Teams Culture
Mar 05, 2025Send us a text
High-performing teams don’t happen by accident—they’re built intentionally. In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, I break down Wiley’s Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team and give you actionable strategies to strengthen trust, encourage healthy conflict, drive commitment, reinforce accountability, and focus on results.
If you’re a CEO or C-suite leader struggling with employee engagement and retention, this episode will give you practical steps to create a more aligned, motivated, and high-performing team. You’ll also hear key stats and insights on why culture is a competitiv...
Duration: 00:14:14#091 A Culture of Mentorship with Dr. Deborah Heiser
Feb 26, 2025Send us a text
Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and aging specialist, to explore a topic that every business leader should care about—how aging impacts leadership, career transitions, and workplace culture.
As a CEO, you’re not just growing a business; you’re also evolving as a leader, navigating different stages of personal and professional growth.
Dr. Heiser brings a fresh perspective on aging, showing us how to reframe it as a time of wisdom, reinvention, and impact, rather than decline. We also dive into why m...
Duration: 00:29:28#090 The Right People in the Right Seat with Dr. Michael Neal
Feb 19, 2025Send us a text
If you’re a CEO or leader looking to build a high-performing, engaged team, this episode is full of game-changing insights. Dr. Neal’s journey is proof that hiring isn’t just about filling seats—it’s about building a thriving, scalable, and values-driven business with the right people in the right seats. If you’re struggling with hiring or want to level up your team, this episode is a must-listen!
Here are some of my takeaways from the episode:
The culture of your company isn’t built after hiring—it starts with hi... Duration: 00:22:16#089 Leadership Archetypes with Eric Charran
Feb 06, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of the Culture Coach podcast, I sit down with Eric Charran, author of an upcoming book about workplace leadership archetypes. Through painfully relatable stories, Eric breaks down the various "boss types" we've all encountered (or been guilty of ourselves) and provides practical strategies for not just surviving but thriving under different leadership styles.
Whether you're an early-career professional or a seasoned executive, this conversation offers both comfort and practical wisdom for navigating the sometimes choppy waters of workplace relationships.
Here are a few of my takeaways:
... Duration: 00:23:24#088 Kerbey Lane Culture with Rose Ann Garza
Jan 29, 2025Send us a text
Rose Ann Garza, is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Kerbey Lane. Kerby Lane is a restaurant that was started in 1980 in Austin, Texas. If you’ve been to Austin, you’ve probably been to Kerbey Lane. During Rose Ann’s time at Kerbey Lane, the organization has more than doubled in size and has won several prestigious awards related to their impact on the community and on team members.
In this episode, I sit down with Rose Ann to explore what it truly takes to build and sustain a thriving compan...
Duration: 00:28:43#087 Hugging Face 🤗 Culture with Emily Witko
Jan 22, 2025Send us a text
Emily Witko is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on team happiness and growth. Emily thrives in people-centric spaces that prioritize community and belonging.
Here are some of the takeaways:
#086 Culture Case Study on e.l.f. Beauty
Jan 15, 2025Send us a text
Happy New Year!!
This week I look back at 2024 (and 2023) and look toward the future, sharing my vision and areas of focus for the new year.
One significant part of my mission, which I intend to prove this year is the connection between culture and increased revenue.
In this episode, I highlight a Harvard Business Review article written by CEO Tarang Amin of e.l.f. Beauty on "Maintaining a Startup Culture While Scaling." I break down their Mission, Vision, and Values, the alignment with THRIVE Culture f...
Duration: 00:21:31#085 Your Culture is Alive with Shauna Geraghty
Dec 18, 2024Send us a text
Our episode this week wraps up my interviews during my time at CultureCon in Las Vegas this past November. These were 4 great conversations with leaders who are making a difference in the culture space.
My final guest from the event is Shauna Geraghty. Shauna is the Senior Vice President and Head of People and Talent at Talkdesk.
As the first U.S. employee at Talkdesk, Shauna initially helped scale Talkdesk’s Marketing team, infrastructure, and activities from the ground up. In 2016 Shauna was tapped to build Talkdesk’s Talent Acquis...
Duration: 00:13:14#084 High-Growth Culture with Nicci Arsenault
Dec 11, 2024Send us a text
The Culture Coach Podcast guest this week is Chief People Officer, Nicci Arsenault. This episode was recorded at CultureCon West in Las Vegas a few weeks ago and it is a great conversation. If you are leading culture at a start-up or fast-growth company, you'll appreciate these learnings.
Here are some of my top takeaways:
1. Take the culture pieces from headquarters and make them special to the locations where you’re hiring.
2. In a high-growth company, think through how you operationalize the value system and North Star (the mis...
Duration: 00:16:46#083 A Culture of Listening and Engaging with Gianna Driver
Dec 04, 2024Send us a text
This week’s podcast is episode 2 of 4, recorded at CultureCon in November. You may hear some of the background noise as we were seated right outside the conference hall at the Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas and there was an event setting up behind us.
My guest is Gianna Driver. Gianna has nearly two decades of experience as a human-centric people leader passionate about the intersection of culture and performance. Gianna has been the Chief People Officer of Lattice, which is a People Platform where over 5,000 of the world’s most st...
Duration: 00:13:00#082 THRIVE Culture Maturity Model
Nov 27, 2024Send us a text
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This week I take you through my THRIVE Culture Maturity Model. Want to test the maturity of your organizational culture?
There are four levels in the maturity model, and I will discuss each of them in detail in this episode.
LEVEL 1 - REACTIVE: Your organization is in the early stages of culture development. There is little structure or focus on creating a cohesive culture, and work often feels fragmented.
LEVEL 2 - EMERGING: Y...
#081 Modern Work Culture with Mark Cruth
Nov 20, 2024Send us a text
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From the conference halls of CultureCon West in Las Vegas last week, I bring you my interview with the Principal Modern Work Coach for Atlassian, Mark Cruth.
Listen to the episode for the full conversation, but here are some of the highlights:
1. Culture is the manifestation of behaviors and ways of working. If you don’t have the underlying foundation it doesn’t happen.
2. You can never look at culture directly. You can look at your ways of worki...
Duration: 00:22:10#080 The Risk of NOT Becoming Intentional About Culture
Nov 13, 2024Send us a text
If you don’t create your culture intentionally, it will create itself, and you might not like the result. But when you define culture thoughtfully, you’re not only enhancing your organization’s internal health, but you’re also building a brand that people want to be part of—a place where employees, clients, and partners feel genuinely connected and engaged.
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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.
FREE Culture Ro...
Duration: 00:14:08#079 How my Burnout led me to build a T.H.R.I.V.E.-ing business
Oct 30, 2024Send us a text
On October 31, 2022, I walked into my boss' office in my black-eyed pea costume and announced that I was leaving. Today, my THRIVE Culture Framework allows me to meet organizations where they are and help them create a culture where their employees have an opportunity to thrive, without burning out.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
I'd love to hear your feedback on the framework or what is working for you when it comes to your organizational culture. Email me directly at wendy@culturecoachwendy.com.
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#078 Financial Wellness as a Component of Culture with Irma Neal
Oct 23, 2024Send us a text
This week as we look at organizational culture, my guest and I talk about how an employer has the opportunity to look more at the whole person and meet them where they are in the workplace. This approach can only help your productivity and profitability. During our conversation, we talk about two important topics. Financial Wellness and Inclusivity.
A former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis and former Director of Human Services in two large urban jurisdictions, Irma Neal has over 30 years of experience in managing human services programs in state and local gov...
Duration: 00:22:02#077 Using Processes and Systems to Enhance Culture with Alane Boyd
Oct 16, 2024Send us a text
If you are already familiar with my THRIVE culture framework then you know that the H in THRIVE stands for Helpful Processes and systems. This is the second episode that I’ve had a guest that has built a business around the use of tools like Asana, but I feel so strongly about the benefits to culture when you have processes in place and if there are tools that can help with that then I’m all for it.
What is unique about my guest today though is that she is a ser...
Duration: 00:22:29#076 Culture Insights from a CTO with Corey Spitzer
Oct 09, 2024Send us a text
My conversation this week was with Corey Spitzer and it was SO good. Corey is a Fractional CTO (or Chief Technology Officer) with over 20 years of software engineering expertise and a decade of startup experience.
Today Corey specializes in providing companies with strategic technical guidance and leadership, ensuring they navigate the complexities of growth and innovation with confidence.
Here are a few of my takeaways:
1. Just like the first customers drive what the product will look like in a start-up, the first set of employees will help shape what t...
#075 Humanizing Your Organization with Ken Schmidt
Oct 02, 2024Send us a text
I had such a great conversation with my guest Ken Schmidt this week. One of Ken’s great career successes came from his formerly held leadership role in Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s against-all-odds turnaround from the brink of financial ruin to global dominance during the 1990s. That transformation was based on his highly unconventional re-positioning of the motorcycle icon’s marketplace presence. Ken shifted the company’s culture from a “product-first” mindset to one that prioritized being memorable for how they connect with people. The company swiftly grew to become the most successful player in the...
Duration: 00:38:08#074 Purpose Drives Performance
Sep 18, 2024Send us a text
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I believe that Purpose drives Performance. A clear mission gives meaning and direction to the team’s efforts.
First, it offers a compelling “why” And, as we’ve discussed knowing your ‘why’ is so important to connecting to purpose. When you are connected to purpose, it adds value to the things that possibly would have felt insignificant. With an expected outcome in mind, every action you take to achieve that goal is meaning...
Duration: 00:14:24#073 Building an Agency Culture with CEO Gaby Neves
Sep 12, 2024Send us a text
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My guest today is Gaby Neves. Gaby has over 17 years of experience running Factory360, one of the top award-winning brand activation agencies in the U.S. with clients such as Meta, Amazon, Lacoste and Spotify.
Gaby has a passion for tech and has adapted growth-hacking techniques to drive business for clients. Gaby is also a leader in the industry at large, creating the first ever incubator program with Florida International University and s...
Duration: 00:28:20#072 Building an Unstoppable Culture with CEO Garrett Delph
Sep 04, 2024Send us a text
Garrett Delph is Founder and CEO of Clarity Ops. He is a serial entrepreneur and inspiring leader with a remarkable track record. He has founded three successful businesses, collectively generating over $40 million in revenue. As Founder, CEO, and Managing Operating Partner, he has guided leadership teams of over 500 employees. His expertise in empowering leaders, rapid scaling, culture protection, and operational simplification is unparalleled.
This one ranks in my top 5 conversations over the las year and a half of hosting this podcast. I hope you enjoy!!
Here are some of m...
Duration: 00:38:32#071 Four Signs Your Culture May Need Help
Aug 30, 2024Send us a text
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Here are four signs that you may need to work on your culture:
#070 The Culture Fix with Will Scott
Aug 23, 2024Send us a text
My guest this week is Will Scott. Author of The Culture Fix and founder of The Culture Fix Academy, Will has helped hundreds of businesses around the world fulfill their corporate culture dreams. He leads workshops and speaks regularly using his Alive, Thrive & Drive methodology and is host of The Culture Fix podcast. His 25 year span as an entrepreneur includes five start-ups, 2 exits and several Inc. 5000 appearances before focusing on Culture Fulfillment™ using his proprietary 9 deeds in 90 days. He is a yoga devotee, avid traveler, and loves everything outdoors.
Here are a f...
Duration: 00:28:31#069 Employee Retention with Emily McQueen
Aug 16, 2024Send us a text
Today we are talking about employee retention. As a business owner or leader, you know the cost of losing employees.
There’s the financial cost…Some studies predict that every time a business replaces a salaried employee, it costs six to nine months of their average salary. So, as an example, if you lose an employee that you are paying $60,000/year that an average cost of 30-45,000 in recruiting and training expenses.
And, then there’s the culture cost. If you lose a good employee, the ripple effect can impact y...
Duration: 00:24:22#068 The Manager's Role in Change with Emily McQueen
Aug 09, 2024Send us a text
This is part 2 of a 3-part series with Emily McQueen. If you missed the first episode, you can go back and listen at anytime..it was #067.
Emily is currently the Vice President of Talent Enablement, Development, and Employee Experience at New Rocket. She was recently the 2024 recipient of the ATD Global BEST Award, recognized for excellence in Talent Development and leveraging L&D as a strategic business tool that drives exceptional results. She is a collaborator and strategic partner to the C-suite.
What makes this conversation about t...
Duration: 00:32:36#067 Organizational Change and the Impacts on Culture with Emily McQueen
Aug 02, 2024Send us a text
My guest for this conversation is Emily McQueen. Emily is currently the Vice President of Talent Enablement, Development, and Employee Experience at NEW ROCKET. New Rocket is a global tech company with just over 500 employees. But, Emily has also worked for much larger organizations with as many as 40,000 global employees. Her expertise in this area is decades deep. She was working in the talent transformation space before it was cool or at least before I knew it was cool.
In her day-to-day, Emily partners with executive leadership on things like strategizing a...
Duration: 00:39:38#066 Bringing Your Core Values to Life
Jul 26, 2024Send us a text
Embedding your core values across the organization is critical to your future success and the creation of your thriving culture.
Access my FREE Download to help you define your core values HERE.
Brene Brown had this to share on organizational values: “If you’re not going to take the time to translate values from ideals to behaviors—if you’re not going to teach people the skills they need to show up in a way that’s aligned with those values and then create a c...
#065 Finding Balance with Stacey Olson
Jul 19, 2024Send us a text
Stacey Olson is a Leadership and Positive Psychology Certified Coach with more than 15 years of corporate and business experience. She works with leaders and teams who want to create more balance, stress less, and perform even better. Stacey is the Founder of The Balanced Leader™ program, offers coaching, workshops, speaking, and is the author of Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best.
Here are a few takeaways from the show:
1. Finding balance in your life is not a one-size fits all. It’s about h...
Duration: 00:32:02#064 Defining Core Values
Jul 12, 2024Send us a text
Access my FREE Download to help you define your core values HERE.
STEP ONE: Define your Mission and Vision
Step TWO: Identify your Core Values.
Step THREE: Determine the behaviors that define your Core Values.
Step FOUR: Issues test your Core Values.
Step FIVE: Create your core value descriptors.
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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of exp...
#063 Employee Engagement and Wellbeing with Dawn Ellery
Jul 05, 2024Send us a text
My guest today is Dawn Ellery. Dawn spent 25 years in Human Resources, specifically leading Total Rewards teams across multiple industries. Dawn is wrapping up her book coming out in the Fall: Dirty Little HR Secrets: Why employers are losing billions on engagement and how you can turn it around. She is also a strong advocate for mental health awareness in the workplace.
You’ll hear some statistics in this interview that are really astounding and bring to light the value of listening to your employees to understand what might be g...
Duration: 00:27:08#062 Operationalizing Culture: 6 Levers to Operationalize Your Culture
Jun 28, 2024Send us a text
Summary
In this episode, Wendy discusses how to operationalize a culture that benefits both employees and the organization as a whole. She defines culture as the shared norms, values, attitudes, and practices that form the collective identity of a company.
Wendy introduces her Thrive Culture framework, which consists of six key areas: tribal core values, helpful processes and systems, responsive listening strategy, inspiring inclusivity and belonging, visible career and development paths, and empowering rewards and recognition.
She emphasizes the importance of defining core values, creating clarity in...
#061 The Power of Remote with Shane Spraggs
Jun 21, 2024Send us a text
My guest today is Shane Spraggs.
Shane Spraggs' resume is chocked full of accomplishments from co-founding and acting as COO of Acro Media a web development company that earned a Mid-Sized Company of the Year award from the local Chamber of Commerce in 2007. Overseeing studio operations at Disney Interactive, Serving as VP of Product at Minga, now a successful social platform across many Canadian schools. And, More recently, Shane worked as the Director of Operations at Komixstream, a startup bringing interactive comic books to the mobile platform.
Shane joined Vi...
Duration: 00:25:42#060 The Case for Culture
Jun 14, 2024Send us a text
In this episode we discuss the impact of culture on your business, potential benefits of culture, and I share my definition of culture:
A shared set of workplace beliefs, values, attitudes, standards, purpose and behaviors. Think of it as a brand's personality: It encompasses how employees interact with each other, with customers, and with other stakeholders.
We also discuss my current addiction to the Netflix series, Welcome to Wrexham, the correlation between sports teams and organizational teams, and examples of positive cultures in other organizations.
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#059 Employee Wellbeing and Resilience with Michelle E. Dickinson
Jun 07, 2024Send us a text
In case you didn’t know, June is National Employee Wellness Month. June is about ensuring that we are taking a holistic approach to our wellness. This episode shares some statistics around mental wellbeing in the workplace and a conversation with a leader in the mental wellbeing and resilience space.
Having managers who are trained to model positive behaviors, have conversations around health, create an environment of psychological safety and effectively refer employees to resources can be the difference between an effective and ineffective strategy.
Here are some of the...
#058 Introducing The Culture Coach Podcast
May 31, 2024Send us a text
I am so excited to share the new format of my weekly podcast. Formerly Authentic Energy, now The Culture Coach Podcast
This podcast is evolving from helping individuals find their "Authentic Energy" to helping leaders build a culture that they can be proud of. "The Culture Coach" reflects the mission of WMB Coaching and Consulting, which is to help leaders build an environment where their employees can thrive and their productivity and profits naturally rise. I’m sharing weekly content specifically for leaders of small businesses and non-profit organizations who...
Duration: 00:07:17The Culture Coach Trailer
May 31, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to The Culture Coach Podcast! Whether you’re a CEO of a small business or non-profit, a CHRO or simply a people-first-leader determined to make a difference in your company, this podcast is your resource for creating a culture where your employees can thrive.
I’m Wendy Brand, Your Culture Coach, dedicated to supporting people-first leaders. Each week we dive into strategies and insights to help you build a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired. From fostering tribal values and improving core processes to developing inclusive communities and resp...
Duration: 00:01:12#057 Are you Highjacked or Ready with Josefine Campbell
May 15, 2024Send us a text
My guest today is Josefine Campbell, an author and executive coach who lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Josefine draws on her academic expertise, 25+ years of professional experience, and her martial arts background in jiu-jitsu, where she practiced to focus on thriving in unpredictable situations and was a four-time Danish Champion.
Josefine is the author of two books, which you’ll hear about in our conversation, and has written a number of articles on leadership and collaboration in the modern work life that has been published in the international press.
A...
#056 Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence
May 07, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, I’ll share the components that make up emotional intelligence. But it’s one thing to learn about emotional intelligence, and it’s whole other thing to take the time to become aware of what impacts and elevates your emotional intelligence. I’ll give you a hint, it takes self-awareness!
EQ is broken into five categories:
Internal motivation
Self-regulation
Self-awareness
Empathy
Social awareness
I hope you enjoy the episode!
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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple...
#055 Inspiring Communication and Intuitive Listening
Apr 30, 2024Send us a text
Inspiring Communication: Be Clear and Concise, practice active listening and be aware of your energy. How you show up comes across in your communication.
Communication can take many forms: a casual conversation with a colleague, a strategic planning session with the team, a presentation to the board, or emails back and forth with clients. And just as much as communication is words, spoken or written, communication is also something felt. Think about it. We feel the energy of the message and are impacted temporarily or permanently by this energy. Whether the...
Duration: 00:16:48#054: Emotions at Work
Apr 16, 2024Send us a text
So, how can we bring emotions into the conversation in a meaningful way. Don’t confuse being emotional with expressing emotions clearly. Here are three things that you can do in the work environment when you are faced with emotions.
Step 1: Acknowledge the Emotion: Take a step back and acknowledge your emotion. What emotion are you experiencing (name it) and what could it be telling you (what value or need do you have that is in conflict)?
Step 2: Remove Judgement: Emotions are not good or bad. ...
Duration: 00:13:59#053: Systems Simplified with Erik Darmstetter
Apr 12, 2024Send us a text
Erik Darmstetter is a business growth expert who has founded and led several businesses of his own and helped other organizations dramatically increase sales for companies and organizations of every size. Today, Erik is the CEO of Office Furniture Liquidations of San Antonio approaching 10 years in business and recently winning #1 Furniture Store in San Antonio, I believe for the third year in a row.
What you’ll hear from Erik is a culture that is built around FUN, both for the employees and customer-centric at the same time. And, as the CEO...
Duration: 00:30:57#052: Energy Influencers and Leadership
Apr 09, 2024Send us a text
Ever felt the sting of being bypassed for a promotion, or trapped in a cycle of negative energy at work? I've been there, but in this episode, we're discovering the perception that leads to a profound shift in energy and perspective. I'm diving into the brain's inner mechanics, showing how the reticular activating system, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex can become our greatest allies in the pursuit of authentic energy. Learn how to rise above the victim mentality and open yourself up to possibilities that positively charge every aspect of your life.
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#051: Leading Through Change
Apr 05, 2024Send us a text
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Today, I’ll walk you through a change framework that a colleague and now very dear friend of mine, Deanna Rutland, and I created about 6 years ago. We created this framework for the Tech company that we worked for at the time and rolled it out to the organization with some success. I’m not sure if they still use the framework today, but I’ve used it in other organizations since and it has been really impactful.
#050: Seven Levels of Energy
Apr 02, 2024Send us a text
These Tuesday episodes are designed to give you insights that can help you navigate your week at work, at home or wherever it is you spend your time.
Daily we are faced with stressors. Things that detract from our energy. Things that distract us from becoming the best version of ourselves.
My hope is that these episodes will help you discover your own authentic energy and learn how to tap into it. It’s about becoming aware of where you may have energy detractors or depletors and how to tur...
Duration: 00:14:17#049: Inclusivity and the ARC Model with Bernadette Smith
Mar 29, 2024Send us a text
This episode features a conversation on Inclusivity, the "I" in my THRIVE Culture framework that I use to work with non-profit and small business CEOs to create an environment where their employees can thrive.
My guest today is an author, podcast host, and CEO, dedicated to shining a light on DEI through various mediums. Bernadette Smith is Founder and CEO of the Equality Institute and an award-winning author of four books, including her latest, the bestseller Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization.
Here are my top t...
#048: Energy Ignitors and Depletors
Mar 26, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to our first Transformation Tuesday!
These Tuesday episodes are designed to address the things you can control. In a world where we are overworked, have higher levels of anxiety, depression, you get the drill, these episodes are bringing you nuggets to help you tap into your own energy. Becoming aware of where you may have energy detractors and focus on how you can turn them into energy ignitors!
A leader’s overall energy is affected and influenced by: :
· Spiritual factors that create attitude, confidence, purpose, and drive m...
Duration: 00:12:10#047: The THRIVE Culture Framework
Mar 22, 2024Send us a text
In this episode I share some behind the scenes things happening with my personal and professional mission AND some changes to the Podcast format.
I am also excited to share a very important framework with you in this episode. It is the foundation for the consulting work that I am doing on culture and organizational health.
A THRIVE Culture addresses employees feeling work overload, lack of control, and experiencing insufficient rewards, a breakdown of community, absence of fairness, and value conflict within their organization.
The acronym highlights the s...
Duration: 00:20:27#046: The Food + Burnout Connection with Michelle Adams
Mar 08, 2024Send us a text
HERE is the link to the article I referenced from the National Library of Medicine and the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine making the connection between food and burnout.
My guest today is Michelle Adams. Michelle is a former medical litigator and food entrepreneur, who now shares her stories, recipes and passion for intentional eating and food sustainability. She has taken her background in law and her training in the food industry to advocate for greater awareness about what we eat. She believes that conscious choices can only be grounded in k...
Duration: 00:34:53#045: Creative Bravery with Janet Holliday
Feb 05, 2024Send us a text
Over the last 30+ years, few of San Antonio’s most prestigious and substantial projects and events have not been touched by the expert hand of Janet Holliday. Janet embodies a rare combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial spirit, tremendous leadership skills, and the “can-do” attitude that it takes to plan, position, promote and produce some of the most successful large-scale marketing events in San Antonio and around the world.
As a passionate businesswoman with decades of creative bravery, Janet has grown her company, The CE Group, to offer five core services of experien...
Duration: 00:30:49#044: Enabling a Thrive Culture through Helpful Processes and Tools with Marquis Murray
Jan 19, 2024Send us a text
My guest this week is Marquis Murray.
Marquis is a Business Process Consultant on a mission to eliminate team burnout and to empower teams so they can focus on the work without the issue of not knowing where or how the work is happening. With over 15 years of experience Marquis has gained extensive expertise in improving processes and driving revenue growth. He successfully scaled and sold his previous consulting company to a competitor within two years after launching. And is now CEO and founder of his next venture, Cirface.
In a...
#043: Finding Tiny Moments of Joy with Marybeth Gregg
Jan 12, 2024Send us a text
Welcome back! I am Wendy Brand your host and creator of the Authentic Podcast and we have such a sweet conversation today that I think you will enjoy.
Prior to starting her own business, Marybeth Gregg had a wonderfully successful career — first as a Human Resources (HR) executive with international consumer products, luxury goods, retail, pharmaceutical, and financial services companies, and then later with her own HR consulting firm. She has more than 25 years of experience providing HR consulting to companies in the US, UK, Europe, Sweden, and China.
And...
Duration: 00:28:10#042: The Art of Being Authentic with T Mark Meyer
Jan 05, 2024Send us a text
I am so excited to share this episode with you today. I could not have asked for a better guest to kick off Authentic Energy’s 2024 Season! The conversation is amazing and the work that my guest is doing is so aligned with my mission that I was just hanging on his every word in agreement and acknowledgment.
T. Mark Meyer is a psychotherapist and consultant for the world’s largest corporations, leading workshops on conflict resolution, authenticity, and authentic management. He coaches professional athletes in discovering their purpose and co...
Duration: 00:28:00#041: Let's GOal - Goalsetting
Dec 29, 2023Send us a text
Welcome back to the Authentic Energy podcast! I am your host Wendy Brand and I am feeling extra grateful and reflective as we reach the end of 2023. I am extremely grateful to those of you who have taken the time to listen to every episode this year and to those of you who have tuned in for specific episodes.
I am EXTREMELY excited for the episodes that I will be bringing you in 2024. For the first quarter of the year, I will be focused on introducing my THRIVE Culture framework and in...
Duration: 00:20:44#040: Let's GOal - Vision
Dec 22, 2023Send us a text
THIS EPISODE:
If you’ve been listening you know that this is episode 2 of 3 from our Let’s GOal workshop that my colleague Jeshanna Forrister and I facilitated a few weeks ago. Last week I shared clips from the Values work that we did in the workshop to lay the foundation and ensure that once you create your vision and goals, they are aligned to what is important to you. And, reflect what is true and authentically who you desire to be.
So in this "Vision" episode, there are 3 parts. First...
Duration: 00:14:00#039: Let's GOal - Values
Dec 15, 2023Send us a text
For those of you who have been listening or following me on social media, you are aware that my colleague Jeshanna Forrister and I hosted our Let’s Goal workshops last week for two different audiences!
And, because the feedback that we have received from the participants was so positive and they shared that it caused them to think a little differently when setting their goals this year I did not want to pass up the opportunity to share some of the content with YOU! SO for the last 3 episodes of the...
#038: How to Hire Top Talent with Caroline Pennington
Dec 08, 2023Send us a text
Caroline Pennington is a seasoned Executive Recruiter bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. She is passionate about connecting talented individuals with top-tier organizations and thrives on finding the perfect match. Caroline has partnered with companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 and in all types of industries throughout the United States.
Here are the takeaways from the show
1. Companies that are winning in the talent war are following these steps:
For candidates with less than 5 year’s experience: 1 Phone interview + 1 Zoom or Onsite interview For cand... Duration: 00:26:09#037: Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces with Michele Thomson
Dec 01, 2023Send us a text
My guest today is Michele Thomson. Michele is a registered nurse turned leadership development coach and consultant who has worked in healthcare for more than 25 years before becoming an entrepreneur. Michele helps organizations avoid crisis leadership and transforms workplaces using the basis of psychological safety.
She helps leaders shift from feeling burned out and frustrated to aligned and authentic so they can enjoy their work again and be the leader they wish they had, the leader everyone needs and the leader they know they can become.
After experiencing the t...
Duration: 00:30:52#036: Let's GOal! with Jeshanna Forrister
Nov 24, 2023Send us a text
I love planning for the new year!! And, this year, I am partnering with one of my new friends, to share our framework for planning to experience the most amazing year.
Jeshanna Forrester is my guest today and she is an amazing human who has experienced so much in her life and has now turned to helping others transition through difficulty in their lives. Jeshanna and I are excited to offer a FREE, online goal and mind setting workshop in December. In addition, we will be hosting a retreat in January t...
#035: Sow Series Ep. 5: Decide who you want to be
Nov 17, 2023Send us a text
This episode wraps up the Sow Series with the final step in our change process to make the decision to become who you want to be.
We first looked at the awareness of change in our Seeds Series, then as we entered the Sow Series we found our desire to change by looking at opportunities and risks, then focused on our Knowledge and Ability and articulating our uniqueness. At the end of it all, it’s about making the decision to be who you want to become. What does your future se...
Duration: 00:17:10#034: Sow Series Ep. 4: Knowledge, Ability and Articulating Your Uniqueness
Nov 10, 2023Send us a text
This episode is 4 of 6 in our Sow Series taking us to the next step in our change curve. We first looked at the awareness of change in our Seeds Series, then as we entered the Sow Series we found our desire to change by looking at opportunities and risks. Now we focus on our Knowledge and Ability and articulating our uniqueness.
I hope you enjoy this episode! Here are my takeaways:
1. What do we need to do to make the change? It’s the skills, ability, and how you articul...
Duration: 00:18:16#033: Sow Series Ep. 3: Opportunity: Assessing the Landscape
Nov 03, 2023Send us a text
We are back for another episode in the Sow Series with Whitney Kinservik and I. Today we are talking about Opportunity. I think this episode provides a pretty good recap of where we are in the series so I won’t be redundant and rehash that here.
If you are just joining us in the Sow series you may want to go back and listen to the first 2 episodes of this series. And, the Seeds series is the prequel to this series, so if you really want to get up to spe...
Duration: 00:15:44#032: Sow Series Ep. 2: Assessing the Risk. To Change or Not to Change
Oct 27, 2023Send us a text
Last week Whitney and I talked about having the desire to change. And, we assigned some homework. Hopefully, you’ve thought about what change you want to make and you tried it on for size…asking yourself “What IF”…what would it look like if I made this change?
This week, Whitney Kinservik and I tackled our second episode in the SOW series by addressing the importance of assessing risk before making a change. We’ll walk you through a few examples and then, of course, assign some homework.
I hope you got...
Duration: 00:17:01#031: Sow Series Ep. 1: Desire to Change
Oct 20, 2023Send us a text
This is a sequel to the Seeds Series with Whitney Kinservek and I.
Through this series, we are first going to Identify the seeds of change, and really understand what it means to have the desire to change. That is the intent of this first episode. Then we’ll seek to understand the landscape by assessing risk, next, we’ll select a location to plant the seeds by taking a look at opportunities in front of us, we’ll prepare the soil and then let nature take its course
Here a...
Duration: 00:23:27