Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

What if the key to overcoming your greatest challenges isn’t your circumstances, but the stories you tell yourself? 🎙️

In episode 119 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Dr. Constance Scharff, a global leader in mental health research and the founder of The Human Resilience Project.

We dive into her groundbreaking research on resilience within indigenous communities, the transformative power of storytelling, and the link between climate change and mental health.

Tune in to learn about the profound impact of narratives on personal growth and healing.

More info about the podcast 

• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/ 
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1 

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/ 
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/ 

 Connect with Dr. Constance Scharff, the guest

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscharff
• Website: https://www.constancescharff.com/

 Related resources 🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

How do you move from building a career to embracing your life’s true calling?

In episode 118 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I have an inspiring conversation with Olatokunbo Ige, a former international human rights lawyer turned social entrepreneur.

With over four decades of global experience, Olatokunbo reveals her powerful transition from the United Nations to founding initiatives like Livingstones Ecovillage and UTRADER.

Her journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and a deep commitment to community empowerment and sustainable development.

Join us as we uncover how Olatokunbo is pioneering meaningful, lasting change across Africa and beyond.

More info about the podcast  • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/  • Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1 

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/  • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/ 

 Connect with Olatokunbo Ige, the guest • LinkedIn: https://tg.linkedin.com/in/olatokunbo-ige-b476b239  

• Website: https://thelivingstonesfamily.com/ecovillage/

 Related resources 🎁Free Download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

Have you ever felt stuck during a performance review, wondering how to react to something you disagree with?

The work landscape has significantly shifted from the days when we had little say in how our performance was assessed.

In today's world, employees are actively participating in the performance management process. They're no longer merely recipients of feedback but are shaping their own evaluations.

In episode #109 of the *Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life* podcast, Kristin Bell, a courageous advocate, shares her mission to create avenues of opportunity for those who have been systemically excluded, underserved, and underestimated.

Kristin is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion executive, a tech entrepreneur, and a respected thought leader.

I often emphasize the power of Personal Branding for Impact, and Kristin embodies this concept perfectly. She leverages her voice, position, and advantages to champion the cause and open doors for those who might not have had the chance otherwise.

Key Takeaways:

• Our discussion touches on how many organizations are setting diversity hiring goals without addressing the internal work needed.

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  Kristen emphasizes the need for creating brave spaces in the workplace and what that entails.

   

• She introduces her platforms: CultureCite, designed to help employees navigate unfair workplace experiences, and ReviewTailor, a performance management software utilizing AI to generate equitable reviews.

   

• She believes that Employee Advocacy can be a critical element in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a positive work environment, and advocating for underrepresented groups.

   

• Kristin shares a poignant moment where she was a conduit, providing someone with the opportunity to get a foot in the door.

Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore the double power of Employee Advocacy - advocating for oneself and becoming a brand ambassador for your company.

More info about the podcast

• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Kristin Bell

• Kristin Bell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinlbell/
• Co-founder Laneisha Roberts https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanroberts

CultureCite 

www.CultureCite.com

www.LinkedIn.com/company/CultureCite

https://www.facebook.com/culturecite 

ReviewTailor 

www.ReviewTailor.com 

www.LinkedIn.com/company/ReviewTailor 

https://www.facebook.com/TryReviewTailor 

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

How can fostering personal branding and employee advocacy not only empower a team but also authentically communicate a company's mission and impact?

Join us as we explore this dynamic with Professor Yao Azumah, Managing Director of Kya Energy Group, on their quest to make sustainable energy accessible to underserved communities in Africa.

In episode #108 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Prof. Azumah shares his inspiring journey in energy engineering, his frustration with restrictive systems and his dream of bringing affordable energy.

Highlights

• Azumah underlines the significance of personal branding and employee advocacy at Kya.
• Joining the conversation is Sylvie Shikpe, the driving force behind Kya Energy Group's commercial and marketing strategies. She's also the Executive Director of the Kya Foundation, dedicated to positive social change.
• Discover how Kya empowers its employees and supports initiatives that go beyond business.
• We delve into the impactful personal branding and employee advocacy training and coaching I delivered to the management team, and the impressive results they're already achieving.
• Prof acknowledges that providing training to staff is essential to enhance employee engagement and loyalty, but it's not the sole factor in retaining them.

Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore how Kya Energy Group is lighting the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.

More info about the podcast

• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Kya Energy Group

• LinkedIn Yao Azoumah https://www.linkedin.com/in/yao-azoumah-96b1435b/
• LinkedIn Sylvie Shikpe https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvieshikpe/
• Website https://www.kya-energy.com/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kya.energy/

Connect with Francine Beleyi

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

What’s the role of kindness and its importance in personal and professional growth?

In this episode, I am joined by Harpal Dhatt, also known as the Kindness Chef. She is a podcast host, a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, and the founder of Kindness Cafes.

She helps leaders create a culture of kindness with nourishing recipes & menus to increase wellbeing.

Harpal explains how her journey began with compassion but evolved into focusing on kindness. She emphasizes the need for self-compassion and discusses the challenges of practicing kindness, especially when people are suffering.

Highlights

• Harpal shared how she realised the power of compassion in alleviating suffering.
• She believes that kindness is a powerful force for growth and how to use the KIND model to reduce stress and burnout.
• She struggled to explain compassion to others and eventually found that kindness was a more universally understood concept.
• Harpal emphasizes that being kind to oneself is the first step to being kind to others.
• She shares how she used the Kindness menu as exercises during the covid 19 pandemic in organisations.
• We also discussed how creating a culture of kindness can boost employee engagement and turn them into strong brand ambassadors.

More info about the podcast

• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Harpal Dhatt

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpaldhatt/
• Website kindnesschef.com
• Transforming Trauma by Doctor James Gordon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transforming-Trauma-Discovering-Wholeness-Healing/dp/1529398126

Connect with Francine Beleyi

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Building a community for employees on social media is often overlooked but can greatly benefit a company's branding and marketing efforts.

In this episode #106 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am joined by Michael Soerensen, co-founder of Sociuu, a pioneering employee advocacy platform spanning over 30 countries. Michael brings to light the often-underestimated practice of building a community for employees on social media and its profound impact on a company's branding and marketing efforts.

With a wealth of experience as a serial entrepreneur spanning over 35 years, Michael sheds light on the advantages of employee advocacy to amplify the brand's message.

Key Takeaways:

• Many companies overlook the potential of the content they create, as only a small fraction reaches social media.
• Through employee advocacy, companies have the opportunity to tap into their employees' extensive networks, expanding their message to a broader audience.
• Companies with a workforce of at least 100 employees should seriously consider adopting a platform for employee advocacy.
• Employee advocacy empowers employees to showcase their thought leadership, expertise, and influence within their respective industries, transforming them into influential advocates for the company brand.
• Discover why employee advocacy has become a crucial metric for brand health.

Tune in to gain invaluable insights into the transformative potential of employee advocacy in shaping a stronger brand presence.

More info about the podcast

• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Michael Soerensen

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-soerensen/
• Website https://sociuu.com/

Connect with Francine Beleyi

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Learn why it's important not to be afraid of embracing your true self, even within your workplace, in this enlightening conversation with HR professional Jessica Pharm.

Jessica, the founder and CEO of "Blackness in the Workplace" and a dedicated podcast host advocating for equality among black professionals, shares her journey with Francine Beleyi.

They discuss the challenges and discrimination Jessica encountered, which ultimately drove her to establish "Blackness in the Workplace."

Highlights

• Jessica stresses the significance of expressing your authentic self and speaking up in the workplace.
• Employee ambassadors play a crucial role in educating others about diverse cultures and backgrounds by sharing their own experiences and perspectives. This amplifies the voices of marginalized groups and cultivates a more diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
• It is essential for companies to invest in the training and support of employee ambassadors, as they can significantly impact the company's branding, recruitment initiatives, and overall employee engagement.

For show notes, contact information, and additional resources related to this episode, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast .

You can also watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yFOTTgYBN-2zAr3DWzw1w

In this episode, Bradley Keenan, the founder and CEO of DSMN8, an employee influencer platform, discusses the importance of enabling employees to be more active on social media. Bradley shares his background as a salesperson turned entrepreneur and how he came up with the idea for DSMN8.

He also explains the concept of employee advocacy 1.0 and 2.0, highlighting the shift towards empowering employees to advocate for themselves on social media.

Highlights

• Employee advocacy 1.0 focused on using employees as billboards for the company's marketing content, while Employee Advocacy 2.0 enables employees to advocate for themselves and build their personal brands.
• Employee advocacy gives employees permission to be active on social media and become recognised experts in their fields.
• Bradley explains that some companies are more willing to hire external influencers than invest in their own employees as ambassadors because it's easier to hire them and there's less risk involved.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

Welcome to Season 9 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! I'm thrilled to be back, diving into the heart of what makes work truly meaningful.

In this season, we're putting the spotlight on something I'm incredibly passionate about: employee advocacy, or as I like to call them, employee ambassadors.

Why? Well, because when people love where they work, it's a game-changer and they want to share it with the world.

I've lined up an amazing array of guests who bring diverse perspectives to the table.

From platform owners in the Employee Advocacy space to CEOs who've successfully implemented advocacy programs, along with HR professionals and experts who know what it takes to build a culture that fosters employee loyalty, we're covering it all.

If you're an employee, get ready to be inspired to take control of your career.

If you're a business leader, this series will equip you with the tools to be a true inclusive leader and foster a culture that brings out the best in people.

So, gear up for a season of learning and empowerment, just as I have.

Join us every Tuesday for a new episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast!

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

When the pain of staying in a job you hate becomes greater than the paycheck that you’ll lose, the decision can be quick to get out of there.

That’s where many people find themselves when to quit their job to join the great resignation. Beyond the obvious financial consequences, how can you best prepare when faced with this choice?

My guest Caitriona Ellis, a Financial Wellness expert and qualified financial advisor, has many practical insights and personal stories to share.

She works with women who want to empower themselves and increase their financial literacy to create the lives they desire and never make decisions based on money.

She went from financial desperation to financial wellness and is passionate about empowering women to increase their financial literacy. 

In this conversation, we talked about 

• How going through a divorce during the pandemic was a significant and emotional experience and how Caitriona realised the big financial piece that was missing when she thought she had a good financial foundation  
• The framework she now uses with 5 Clues to Financial Wellness Success to help women become financially savvy.  
• What to do if you have taken the plunge and quit your job? What might you need to consider for your next steps?

Caitriona is creating a movement to spread financial wellness love far and wide.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.