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Keeping It Real with Tiff and Carl

Carl Damian Rabun

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 149

Tiffany Salcido and Dr. Carl Rabun are two professional training and consultants and coaches with a passion for leadership development. Together they have over 40 years of combined experience working and leading in government agencies and another 25 helping professionals maximize their customer service and communication skills and leadership potential.

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Episode 147: Building Trust in Public Service with Glenn Basconcillo

Episode 147

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 44:52

Leadership in human services has changed dramatically over the past three decades—but one principle remains constant: people helping people. In this episode, Carl and Tiffany welcome Glenn Basconcillo, whose career spans county government, Tribal TANF, policy development, and executive leadership.Glenn reflects on his journey from eligibility worker in Kern County to leading Tribal TANF programs, sharing lessons learned about building partnerships, navigating welfare reform, and creating innovative programs that meet the unique needs of Tribal communities. The conversation explores the evolution of government services from a traditional top-down model to one centered on collaboration, community engagement, and strengthening local relationships.Together, they discuss today's leadership challenges, including declining public trust, change fatigue, increasing organizational complexity, and the need to balance accountability with empathy. Glenn also shares practical advice for new leaders on building trust through transparency, involving frontline staff in problem-solving, and creating a culture where honest communication and continuous improvement can thrive.Whether you work in government, Tribal organizations, or nonprofit leadership, this episode offers valuable insights into leading with integrity, empowering employees, and keeping people at the center of public service. Glenn's bio is below:Glenn Basconcillo is founder and president of GNB Consulting Inc. where he collaborates with Tribal governments, federal partners and local agencies to strengthen cross-system partnerships supporting youth, families and elders., He has more than 35 years of experience in leadership, policy, program development and organizational management in social services. He has served as chief operations officer and TANF director for the Owens Valley Career Development Center, expanding its Tribal TANF program into one of the nation’s largest, and also held leadership roles with Kern County Department of Human Services.

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Episode 146: Beyond Training: Creating Real Growth with Marnice Emerson

Episode 146

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Duration 37:11

What separates organizations that truly learn from those that simply offer training? In this episode, Carl and Tiffany welcome learning and development leader Marnice Emerson for a conversation about creating meaningful growth that aligns learning with organizational results.

Drawing from her unique career journey from finance to education and leadership development, Marnice shares why effective learning begins with the learner—not the instructor—and why successful training starts by defining the desired business outcome. The discussion explores practical strategies for aligning training requests with organizational goals, securing executive sponsorship, and measuring whether learning actually improves performance.

The conversation also examines how personality preferences influence learning and communication, highlighting the value of understanding different approaches through tools like Myers-Briggs. Finally, Marnice shares the personal story behind her debut novel, The Space Between Us, reflecting on how writing became part of her own healing journey after the loss of her mother.

Whether you're a leader, trainer, or learning professional, this episode offers valuable insights into creating learning experiences that drive both organizational success and personal growth.

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Episode 145: Beyond the Classroom: Making Learning Stick

Episode 145

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 35:05

Training doesn't create change—what happens after the training does. In this episode, Carl and Tiffany explore why so many professional development efforts fail to produce lasting results and what leaders can do to bridge the gap between learning and performance.Tiffany introduces her practical framework of Mindset, Skill Set, and Tool Set, explaining why successful development requires more than delivering great content. Carl builds on the discussion with Kirkpatrick Model, outlining the four levels of training evaluation and why organizations often stop after measuring participant satisfaction instead of focusing on behavior change and business results.Together, they discuss how leaders can become "learning multipliers" by reinforcing new skills, creating opportunities for practice, and following up after training. They also explore the importance of psychological safety, meaningful manager involvement, and asking whether performance problems are truly training issues—or whether other barriers are getting in the way.If you've ever wondered why employees leave a great training class only to return to old habits, this episode provides practical strategies for turning learning into lasting workplace performance.

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Episode 144: Leading Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Episode 144

Saturday, June 27, 2026 • Duration 34:19

Change is hard—not because people are resistant by nature, but because our brains are wired to seek familiarity and stability. In this episode, Carl and Tiffany explore why even positive change can feel uncomfortable and why staying in the status quo often carries hidden costs.They discuss the challenges leaders face during times of uncertainty, from budget constraints and organizational change to shifting roles and responsibilities. Rather than focusing only on the risks of change, they encourage leaders to also ask an important question: What is the cost of not changing?The conversation explores the psychology behind comfort zones, including the pull of familiarity, fear of failure, fear of judgment, loss of identity, and the sunk cost fallacy. Carl and Tiffany also introduce the concept of the stretch zone—the space where meaningful learning and growth occur—and explain how leaders can support others without pushing them into the panic zone.Whether you're navigating organizational change, considering a career move, or helping your team adapt to new expectations, this episode offers practical strategies for embracing growth while recognizing the very human challenges that come with change.

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Episode 143: How to Lead Without Being the Boss

Episode 143

Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Duration 28:25

You don’t need a title to lead. In this episode, Carl and Tiff explore one of the most important leadership skills in any organization: influence without authority. Whether you're a frontline employee, supervisor, project lead, or middle manager, your ability to influence outcomes often matters more than your position on the organizational chart.

They discuss why people in highly structured organizations frequently feel powerless when they see problems but lack formal authority to solve them. Through stories and real-world examples, Carl and Tiff demonstrate how credibility, trust, and relationships create influence that often exceeds what authority alone can accomplish.

The conversation highlights the difference between positional power and personal power, emphasizing that true influence comes from consistently demonstrating competence, integrity, and respect. They also discuss the responsibility that comes with influence, the role of unofficial leaders in shaping culture, and why visibility should never be confused with actual impact.

Whether you're trying to gain buy-in for an idea, improve collaboration, or create change from the middle of an organization, this episode offers practical strategies for leading through relationships rather than relying on rank.

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Episode142: Why Accountability Starts With Leaders

Episode 142

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 39:47

Accountability has gotten a bad reputation. Too often it’s associated with blame, punishment, or compliance when it should be about ownership, growth, and shared responsibility. In this episode, Carl and Tiffany explore what it takes to build a healthy culture of accountability and why leaders play a critical role in shaping it.They discuss how unclear expectations, inconsistent feedback, and weak systems often create accountability problems long before performance issues emerge. Drawing on concepts from Radical Candor, they examine how leaders can balance caring personally with challenging directly, creating an environment where feedback is seen as support rather than criticism.The conversation also explores the connection between accountability and psychological safety, emphasizing the importance of addressing behaviors rather than personal characteristics, providing timely feedback, and intervening early when issues arise. Through practical examples and leadership lessons, Carl and Tiffany show how accountability is most effective when it is rooted in trust, clear expectations, and a genuine commitment to helping people succeed.

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Episode 141: Beyond Burnout with Avni Panchal

Episode 141

Friday, June 5, 2026 • Duration 47:26

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight — it’s a process. In this episode, Carl and Tiffany sit down with therapist, coach, educator, and former child welfare professional Avni Panchal to explore the hidden stages that lead to burnout and what it takes to move beyond it.

Drawing from her own experiences in social services and entrepreneurship, Avni shares how years of overfunctioning, people-pleasing, and saying “yes” to everything ultimately led her to develop her Beyond Burnout Framework. She explains how burnout often begins long before exhaustion appears, with subtle signs like overcommitment, friction, moral distress, and shame.

The conversation challenges common beliefs about productivity, sacrifice, and being a “team player,” particularly in helping professions where self-neglect is often rewarded. Avni offers practical strategies for prevention and recovery, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, realistic self-care, and leadership cultures that support well-being rather than glorify overwork. This is an honest and insightful discussion for anyone who has ever felt stretched too thin and wondered how to create a more sustainable path forward.

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Episode 140: Imposter Syndrome: The Growth Paradox

Episode 140

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • Duration 42:08

Almost every leader has experienced it: that feeling that you’re not qualified enough, don’t know enough, or are somehow going to be “found out.” In this episode, Carl and Tiffany tackle the topic of imposter syndrome and why it often shows up when people are growing, stretching, and stepping into new opportunities.They explore the connection between imposter syndrome and the tendency for highly capable people to underestimate their abilities, while less experienced individuals often overestimate theirs. Through personal stories and leadership examples, they discuss how role transitions, fear of judgment, and unclear expectations can fuel self-doubt — even among accomplished professionals.The conversation offers practical strategies for navigating these feelings, including seeking support from trusted colleagues, challenging negative self-talk, embracing vulnerability, and focusing on evidence of past success. Carl and Tiffany also examine the limits of the “fake it till you make it” philosophy, arguing that authentic confidence comes from learning, action, and continuous growth rather than pretending to have all the answers. A reassuring and practical discussion for anyone who has ever wondered, “Do I really belong here?”

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Episode 139: Changing Culture Starts With Changing Mindsets

Episode 139

Friday, May 22, 2026 • Duration 39:23

Changing systems starts with changing mindsets. In this episode, Carl and Tiffany explore how organizations often struggle to move from reactive, control-based cultures toward more proactive, prevention-focused approaches.

They discuss how outdated leadership habits rooted in hierarchy and control can block innovation, collaboration, and long-term improvement — especially during periods of change. Drawing from real workplace examples, they unpack the tension between holding control and reducing workload, the challenges of implementing change in virtual environments, and why people resist change when they don’t understand the benefit behind it.

The conversation also highlights the importance of metacognition — recognizing your default thinking patterns and intentionally choosing a different response. Carl and Tiffany emphasize that meaningful culture change requires more than new policies or systems; it requires leaders and teams to rethink how they communicate, collaborate, and adapt. A practical discussion on moving from reaction to intention in leadership and organizational culture.

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Episode 138: Relationship Management- The skill everybody feels

Episode 138

Sunday, May 17, 2026 • Duration 39:01

Relationship management is where emotional intelligence becomes visible to everyone around you. In this episode, Carl and Tiffany explore how leaders navigate difficult conversations, conflict, feedback, and tension in ways that either strengthen or damage workplace relationships.They discuss why emotional reactions often override rational thinking during conflict, how unresolved issues quietly grow into relationship breakdowns, and why avoiding difficult conversations usually makes things worse. The conversation also highlights the difference between productive task conflict and destructive relationship conflict — and how professionals under stress sometimes redirect frustration toward coworkers instead of addressing the real issue.Through practical strategies and honest reflection, Carl and Tiffany emphasize the importance of self-awareness, clear communication, addressing tension early, and giving feedback that builds people up rather than tears them down. This episode offers a grounded look at how emotionally intelligent leaders create healthier, more productive workplace relationships.

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