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#059 - Crisis Management: Turn Chaos into Clarity (with Stephanie Craig)08 Apr 202500:49:22

🚀 Mastering Crisis Management: Stephanie's Ultimate Guide to Preparedness! 🌟

Welcome to the Working Well Podcast! Today, we have a very special guest, Stephanie, who takes us on an exciting journey into the world of crisis management. With her rich background in politics and crisis handling, Stephanie has turned high-pressure situations into her happy place! From the bustling Canadian Arctic to advising U.S. and Canadian governments, her experiences are nothing short of remarkable. 🌍✨

🔹 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The importance of values-based leadership in crisis situations ✅ How to build an effective core crisis team ✅ Real-life case studies and success stories in crisis management ✅ The role of AI and future trends in handling crises If you're a leader or professional looking to strengthen your organization's resilience and preparedness, this video is a treasure trove of actionable insights and strategies! 🛡️

🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert advice and leadership tips!

👉 What was your biggest takeaway from Stephanie's insights? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

#Leadership #CrisisManagement #BusinessResilience #StrategicPlanning #ValuesBasedLeadership #FutureOfWork

#058 - 52 Life Lessons: How to Embrace the Wild & Wonderful Journey of Growth!18 Mar 202500:18:55

🌟 52 Life Lessons: How to Embrace the Wild & Wonderful Journey of Growth! 🌟 Life is a wild ride, full of twists, turns, and unexpected lessons. In this video series, we’re diving into 52 powerful insights that will transform the way you approach personal and professional growth.

From mindset shifts to career breakthroughs, these lessons will challenge the status quo, inspire action, and help you navigate life’s curveballs with confidence! 🚀 🔹 What You’ll Learn: ✅ The most important mindset shifts for success ✅ How to turn setbacks into opportunities ✅ Actionable tips for personal and professional growth ✅ Real-world wisdom to help you thrive

Whether you're looking to level up your career, improve your daily habits, or simply gain a fresh perspective on life, this video is packed with practical takeaways that you can start applying today! 🔥

Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more game-changing insights! 👉 Which lesson resonated with you the most? Drop it in the comments below! 👇 #PersonalGrowth #SuccessTips #LifeLessons #MindsetMatters #CareerGrowth #SelfImprovement 🚀

#050 - The Changing Role and Influence of Corporate Boards (with Janelle Brittain)05 Apr 202400:53:52

What comes to mind when you think of a Corporate Board of Directors? Thankfully the vision of a bunch of old white dudes eating caviar and playing golf, is starting to fade…and the implications are massive

It’s no secret that the pace of change continues to accelerate. This rapid transformation is redefining how businesses and boards function. The role of modern boards has changed and they are playing a great role in corporate governance and ultimately business performance.

We are living in an exciting time that’s expanding the opportunity and potential for more people like you to make a positive impact on business and society.

Today, we talk about why joining a Board of Directors can be a great way to do that. Why it can be beneficial to add to your career plan, how to make it happen, and how to avoid some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to join a board.

#048 - Navigating Toxic Workplaces and Remote Work (with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett)13 Mar 202400:47:33

Remote work, hybrid work, and back to office orders. These topics are taking up a lot of bandwidth these days. A key part of this focus is because companies are still coming to terms with the massive workplace changes of the past few years. That has led to a mental health pandemic that doesn’t seem to be going away, and rising levels of stress and burnout in the workplace.

To shed some light on these challenges and solutions, I’m excited to have Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett on the show today. She’s a rockstar PhD and organizational psychologist who was researching remote work way back in 2003.

Dr. Laura is an Organizational Psychologist and expert on workplace psychology with a specialty on the future of work and career development. Her work passion is creating cultures where people stay and thrive, so that companies can attract top talent.

Dr. Laura has founded several psychology and consulting practices, including Canada Career Counselling in 2009, where registered psychologists help 1000s of Canadians navigate their career and workplace challenges, and support organizations with career transitions.

She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Calgary, where she is currently an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Laura received a Canadian Women of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018.

#047 - Beyond Boundaries: Rethinking Leadership and Empowering Women (with Dalia Feldheim)12 Mar 202400:59:32

Whether throwing, running, or leading, doing something “like a girl” used to have very negative connotations. Thankfully, a lot has changed in the past decade, particularly for women in science, technology, and sports. Yet, there’s still a long way to go before exhibiting feminine traits are viewed as wholly positive in leadership, business, and many parts of society.

Today’s guest is Dalia Feldheim, an incredible woman who is on a mission to humanize the future of workplaces and leadership. Dalia combines science and empathy to help companies build authentic, happy, and psychologically safe workplace cultures.

 

Welcome to episode 47 of the Working Well Podcast, the show that explores the rapidly changing landscape of work and wellbeing. Each episode, We dive into the hottest topics in leadership, employee wellbeing, and the future of work! I’m your host Tim Borys.

Before we dive in, let’s learn more about Dalia.

 

Dalia Feldheim founded Flow Leadership Consultancy after over two decades as a global C-suite marketing executive at Procter and Gamble where she led some of the world’s most iconic ad campaigns.

 

Dalia holds an Executive Masters degree in Consulting and Coaching for Change. She teaches ‘The Science of Happiness and Resilience’ as an Adjunct Professor at the Singapore Management University and works with the top tech companies to bring resilience and joy to work.

 

Finally, Dalia is a passionate advocate of women and female leadership. She encourages women (and men) to lean into their feminine leadership traits and “Dare to lead (more) like a girl”.

#046 - The Ambiguity Advantage: How Leaders Can Embrace Change (with Kerryn Fewster)18 Jan 202400:56:24

We live in a highly ambiguous world where change is accelerating at an alarming rate, yet we are not equipping ourselves, our teams, and our leaders with the skills and mindset to adapt to this environment.

Kerryn Fewster is my guest today and her perspective on managing change is both unique and highly effective.

We chat about the key challenges being faced by leaders and companies, the major factors missed by most change management initiatives, and what leaders can do to embrace the opportunities that ambiguity and change present. Keep listening, it’s going to be awesome!

Welcome to episode 46 of the Working Well Podcast, the show that explores the rapidly changing landscape of work and wellbeing. Each episode, We dive into the hottest topics in leadership, employee wellbeing, and the future of work! I’m your host Tim Borys.

 

Before we get started, here’s a bit more about Kerryn.

Change2020 - https://change2020.com/

Adaptiqmind - https://adaptiqminds.com/

#045 - Blending Business Strategy, Change Management, and People Performance! (with Tonille Miller)19 Dec 202300:45:46

Why are people and performance suffering so much in companies today? How can companies operationalize business strategy and employee experience in a way that helps people and companies Flourish? What is the role of leadership in making sure these changes happen? Those are just a few of the important questions we discuss today with special guest organizational psychologist Tonille Miller.

Welcome to the Working Well Podcast, the show that explores the rapidly changing landscape of work and wellbeing. Each episode, We dive into the hottest topics in leadership, employee wellbeing, and the future of work! I’m your host Tim Borys.

#044 - The Future of Work: A Global Perspective Through the Lens of Wellbeing (with Chris Cummings)07 Dec 202300:51:11

The change we’ve experienced in the past few years has had a global impact on people, business, and society. The flexibility around how, when, and where we work has fundamentally changed, as have the conversations and expectations about the role that employees and organizations play in the dance called business.

We are painfully aware of the impact that mental health, social connection, and leadership have on the wellbeing and performance of people and the companies that employ them. Today’s guest is Chris Cummings and he has a unique global perspective on workplace culture, people, and leadership mindset.

As CEO of Wellbeing at Work, he runs an annual series of popular events in diverse countries around the world and has a front row seat to the corporate zeitgeist as well as important regional, cultural, and organizational trends.

In our conversation, we will dive into important topics like remote and hybrid work models, employee experience, wellness, benefits, learning and development, and the impact of leadership on outcomes for people and businesses.

#043 - Building an engaged, high performing workplace culture without the burnout, even when fully remote! (with Graeme Barlow)07 Nov 202301:04:14

How can you build an engaged, high performing workplace culture…whether you are in the office, hybrid, or fully remote? Even better, how can you do it without the burnout and high turnover that often comes from a fast paced environment with high workloads?

That’s the focus of today’s episode, and the answer will surprise you…or at least make you wonder why so few companies actually do it.

My special guest is tech leader and serial entrepreneur Graeme Barlow. He’s an expert at building thriving companies and teams. Over the past 14 years, he’s built and scaled four successful companies, selling two of them.. Now, before you say that the tech industry is different, I encourage you to hear his simple philosophy and highly effective strategy for building businesses and teams. Regardless of your industry or company size, Graeme’s insights will be realistic and practical. 

#042 - How To Solve Workplace Burnout: Insights from Deloitte, McKinsey, and Harvard Business Review03 Oct 202300:26:04

How To Solve Workplace Burnout: Insights from Deloitte, McKinsey, and Harvard Business Review

#041 - Neurodiversity in learning, leadership, and business (with Dr. Jason Rogers)06 Sep 202300:57:33

It’s no secret that we’re all unique. With over 85 Billion Neurons and over 600 trillion synaptic connections that are constantly adapting to our internal and external environments, neurodiversity and uniqueness are baked into our brains and evolution.

So why do so many of our education and work environments fail to recognize and harness this diversity? 

That’s the heart of today’s episode. With the help of Dr. Jason Rogers, an expert on neurodiversity and learning, we look at what current changes in the science, perception, and application of neurodiversity mean for education, business, and leadership.

#040 - Leading with Intention: Values, Culture Curation, and Communication for Powerful People and Performance13 Jun 202300:44:17

Welcome to The Working Well Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with CEO and Owner of William Joseph Agency, Ryan is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO with a growing agency that supports a global client list. His business career began at age three in rural Saskatchewan when he began adding price tags to his coloring book pictures and hanging them on the wall of his self-proclaimed “gallery”.

In 2002, after earning a commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan, Ryan moved to Calgary and co-founded William Joseph Communications. Aside from their work with global businesses, the RPM and Brand Aid programs at William Joseph help fellow entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations more effectively tell their stories.

Throughout our conversation, Ryan shares the lessons he’s learned about creating a vibrant corporate culture, hiring the right people, managing personal well-being, and how the values we curate and communicate daily are integral to each area. Listen to the podcast to find out more. 

#057 - Leadership Beyond Borders: Humanizing the Global Supply Chain (with Kerim Kfuri)23 Feb 202500:48:20

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Kerim Kfuri as he explores the human side of global supply chains! In this episode, Kerim dives into why authentic leadership, transparent communication, and treating people with genuine decency are essential for overcoming the challenges of globalisation and technological change. Learn how prioritising human performance can drive innovation, sustainability, and true business success in our tech-driven world. 🤝🌍 Topics include: • The critical role of human decency in supply chain management 👥 • How authentic leadership sets the tone for sustainable change 🌟 • Balancing cutting-edge technology with genuine human connection 💡 • Real-world insights into right sizing, sustainable packaging, and more 📦 For more insights and resources, check out Kerim's website at KareemKfuri.com and his book "Supply Chain Ups and Downs." Don't forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking leadership and supply chain content! 🚀 #SupplyChain #Leadership #Globalization #HumanPerformance #innovation Connect with Kerim: https://www.facebook.com/officialkerimkfuri https://www.youtube.com/@Kerim-Kfuri https://x.com/Kerim_Kfuri https://www.kerimkfuri.com https://www.supplychainupsanddowns.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerimkfuri/

#039 – How to Blend DEI, Accountability, and a Great Corporate Culture (with Serilda Summers-McGee)01 May 202300:48:31

Today I’m excited to be hosting the amazing Serilda Summers-McGee. She’s a dynamo of a woman who’s redefining what DEI, corporate culture, and leadership look like in the workplace. Today, we dive into how these important topics are influencing employee wellbeing and organizational performance.

Serilda Summers-McGee is a powerful force for positive change, business excellence, and vibrant workplace cultures. Her diverse background and refreshing perspective on people, DEI, and business performance is a true inspiration for leaders and organizations.

She is Principal and CEO of Workplace Change, LLC. Her full service HR firm specializes in guiding and advising companies to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into their business and HR systems. Prior to launching her own firm, Serilda was Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Portland, Oregon and supported a workforce of over 10,000 team members. In the past 5 years, she has won numerous awards including the “Women of Influence”, “HR Excellence”, and “CEO of the Year”.

Listen to the podcast to find out more. 

#038 - Psychological Safety for High Impact Teams (with Stephan Wiedner)14 Feb 202300:56:31

Welcome to The Working well Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with psychological safety expert, Stephan Wiedner, who’s the founder of three thriving learning and development companies. We are going to shine a spotlight on psychological safety in the workplace and the challenges that leaders, employers, and companies face each day.

Stephan Wiedner is a psychological safety expert whose career has focused on developing sustainable high-performance leaders, teams, and organizations. His passion for unleashing the collective potential of people has led him to cofound Noomii.com, the web’s largest network of independent life coaches, Skillsetter.com, the deliberate practice platform for interpersonal skills, and Zarango.com, the psychological safety training experts.

Stephan has been a guest speaker at many business events and podcasts. His writing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and other popular publications. 

Listen to the podcast to find out more. 

 

#037 - Does Your Leadership and Life Need a Reset? (with Dr. Steven MacGregor)19 Dec 202200:37:23

In this episode, I’m honoured to be joined by the venerable Dr. Steven MacGregor. We are going to look at how design thinking, athletics, and engineering impact organizational wellbeing and the performance of people in companies.

Steven is a global pioneer and one of the world’s top experts on leadership, health and wellbeing in the work environment. He is a guest professor in several of the world’s leading business schools, a coach, and a consultant who has helped tens of thousands of leaders around the world bring their whole selves to the workplace.

Dr. MacGregor is the author of 6 books, including Sustaining Executive Performance, Chief Wellbeing Officer, and The Daily Reset: 366 Nudges to Move Your Life Forward.

And just in case you thought he was all about academics, research, and writing books, Steven is also a former international level duathlete and current outdoor enthusiast.

Listen to the podcast to find out more. 

#036 - Meeting Madness: The Organizational and People Impact of Meeting Overload (with Lauren Sergy)28 Jul 202200:47:33

It’s been 28 months of virtual and hybrid meetings, and for many companies, not much has changed. We attend more meetings than ever, yet aside from the convenience, few people rave about the quality of virtual meetings.

But it doesn’t have to be this way!

In this episode of The Working Well Podcast, I’m joined by communication expert Lauren Sergy to look at how virtual and hybrid meetings impact our energy, relationships, and ability to communicate well in the workplace.

We touch on everything from the neuroscience of video conferencing, to the responsibilities of leaders and organizations in shaping communications in this new world of virtual and hybrid work. Of course, all of this comes back to impact the overall wellbeing and performance of people and teams.

Lauren Sergy is a public speaking and interpersonal communication expert who has helped thousands of professionals become more powerful communicators.

She has worked with clients and audiences in Canada, the United States, the UK, and beyond, including KPMG, Grant Thornton, Cargill, T-Mobile and many more. She teaches business communication seminars with the University of Alberta.

Her first book, The Handy Communication Answer Book, was featured on the Best Reference books of 2017 list by Library Journal. Her current book, UNMUTE! How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity, is available at online book retailers worldwide.

Listen to the podcast to find out more. 

#035 - Why Workplace Wellness Fails and What to Do About It (with Dr. Candice Schaefer)04 Jul 202200:43:15

Today we look at why workplace wellness fails and what to do about it. I’m joined by superstar psychologist and organizational mental health expert Candice Schaefer.  Our conversation shines the spotlight on management, leadership, and the underestimated role of the C-suite in employee well-being…and how that well-being ultimately impacts organizational performance. 

#034 - Democratizing Leadership in the New World of Work (With Kelsey Hahn)24 May 202200:45:40

Leadership is crucial to the well-being and performance of people and organizations, yet few leaders have received the training needed to be successful in their roles. Stats continually point to the fact that employees rarely leave companies, they leave bad managers. So why is traditional leadership training provided so late in a leader’s journey and often reserved for those who already hold a senior position?

The answer to that provides important insight into our rapidly changing business climate and why it’s ripe for transformation.

Today, we speak with Kelsey Hahn, CEO of Monark about the challenges and opportunities for current and aspiring leaders today. Kelsey is a brilliant leader and executive who is on a mission to democratize corporate leadership training. She provides valuable insights for leaders, employees, and organizations that want to thrive.

#033 - Your Brain in Nature (with Ty McKinney)25 Apr 202200:38:55

In this episode, we are chatting with neuroscientist and researcher, Dr. Ty “The Neuro Guy” McKinney and discovering the amazing benefits that nature has on the human brain.

The best part is that new research in this growing area shows how engaging with natural organic environments can produce tremendous improvements in physical and mental health, stress, resilience, happiness, and even productivity at work.

Tune in to learn the ways leaders and companies can use these tools and research findings to improve corporate culture, the overall employee experience, and of course company performance.

#032 - Corporate Change Part 1: The Death (and Rebirth) of the Office11 Apr 202200:20:36

This two-part episode dives into what our new work reality means for people, companies, leaders, and the community.

Part one looks at the accelerating evolution of work. The challenges people in companies are facing and how successful companies are harnessing this opportunity for their strategic advantage. 

Listen to the podcast to find out more.

#031 - How to Supercharge Your Influence and Create Change in Your Company (with Catherine Mattiske)28 Mar 202200:44:44

In this episode, we discuss how to supercharge your influence and create change in a company regardless of your title or position. My special guest Catherine Mattiske explains why so much communication in organizations fails miserably. Her simple and learnable skills help people craft communication that resonates and inspires action across wider audiences.

#030 - Employee Engagement and the Power of Recognition (with Tom Short)22 Mar 202200:46:23

In this episode, we discuss employee engagement and the power of recognition with Tom short founder and chief customer officer at kudos. We dive into how engagement recognition and corporate culture impact the health, wellbeing, and performance of people every day. 

#056 - From Reputation to Revenue: Creating People and Culture ROI (with Ken Schmidt)11 Dec 202400:54:01

Employee engagement, performance, and turnover are among the top pain points for leaders, yet most companies are failing miserably to improve in these areas.

If you're interested in being a better leader, connecting with your team on a deeper level, and creating an unforgettable and high-performance work environment, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Welcome to The Working Well Podcast! Today, I'm excited to be joined by Ken Schmidt. As a young executive, Ken was instrumental in leading Harley-Davidson's incredible turnaround from near collapse to global dominance in the 1990s.

His unconventional approach took Harley from a product-first mindset to building powerful connections that redefined what it means to be a loyal, engaged customer.  These days, he’s a sought-after executive advisor, speaker, and author.

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Boris chats with Ken Schmidt, the visionary behind Harley-Davidson's legendary turnaround. Discover how unconventional strategies can transform company culture, ignite leadership, and create loyal, high-performing teams. Perfect for leaders aiming to inspire and thrive in today's business landscape! Don't miss Ken's insights on connecting with your team and building a culture that drives success.

#029 - The Issue With Employee Benefits Plans19 Jan 202200:24:12

In this episode, we'll look at the key issues with the current model of employee benefits, and what needs to happen to actually improve employee health, happiness, engagement, and performance...at work and home.

#028 - Financial Wellness For Employees & Companies (With Special Guest Timurlane Cakmak)04 Jan 202200:37:02

In this week's podcast, we talk about Financial Wellness for employees and companies (EQ, IQ, and success strategies) with our special guest Timurlane Cakmak, accredited Financial Planner at Royal bank of Canada.

#027 - Corporate Creativity That’s Not Cheesy (With Special Guest Caroline Brookfield)17 Nov 202100:50:38

What are corporate creativity best practices: beyond finger painting and drum circles. Let's talk about the link between creativity, healthy workplaces, and thriving businesses.

#026 - The Corporate Culture Shift - Changes in People, Business, and HR (With Special Guest Ashley McKarney)11 Nov 202100:50:19
#025 - Music, Playlists, Productivity and Corporate Performance (with Jennifer Buchanan)19 Oct 202100:50:43

On this show, we connect with Jennifer Buchanan, the CEO of JB Music Therapy, to talk about the influence of music in the workplace and in public, upon our mood, motivation, and engagement, and how company leaders can use that to create a more productive team.

#024 - The Role of Data in a Corporate Wellness Culture - Brian Kropp07 Oct 202100:50:04

On this show, we connect with Brian Kropp, the VP & Chief of HR Research at Gartner, who has some useful insight about the role that data plays in the transition to working from home, in employee wellness, and employee engagement. Data can give us great insight into what employees truly feel about company culture.

#023 - Why Corporate Gyms Don't Work30 Aug 202100:15:58
#022 - Harness The Movement Spectrum at Work and Home23 Aug 202100:19:26
#021 - Bureaucracy, Blinders, and Why Wellness at Work is Broken (with Special Guest Pam Cooper)17 Aug 202100:43:51

Today’s guest is Pam Cooper.

Pam is a global Human Resources Manager with extensive leadership experience managing company wide occupational health and wellness teams, vendors and benefits programs. 

She's consulted with local and corporate leaders regarding employee and leadership development, program design and facilitation for learning plans, technical competency frameworks, and conducted diversity and inclusion training.

Pam's experience with health & wellness in the workplace has spanned both profit and not-for-profit organizations where budgets, resources and location of employees were all factors in the programs designed and delivered.

Wellness is one of Pam’s core values and she’s a strong believer in its  the power to transform people and workplaces.  Between hikes with her family, and coffee walks with friends she likes to nourish her creative spirit through painting. 

As a leader and a coach, she encourages stakeholders to consider the costs and benefits to ensuring wellness is not simply handled off the corner of the desk.  

#020 - The S-O-S Method to Manage Stress at Work and Home (with Special Guest Beverley Beuermann-King)09 Aug 202100:41:36

In this episode, our guest is Beverly Beuermann-King. For over 20 years, Beverly has used her S-O-S Principle™ with people and organizations who want to control their reactions to stress, build resiliency against life’s challenges, and live healthy, successful lives. Beverly appreciates that there is not ‘one way’ to deal with our business challenges or build our personal resiliency. Beverly believes that it is about building an action plan that works, which is unique to the person and team who builds it.

#055 - Beyond 2024: Preparing for the Jobs of the Future (with Margo Purcell & Greg Hart)26 Nov 202401:05:20
Podcast Introduction

How can we prepare for the future of work when up to 80% of the jobs available 10 years from now haven’t been invented yet? What are people, educational institutions and companies doing to evolve and meet these unknown challenges?

While AI is creating a lot of excitement, fear, uncertainty, and doubt, Generative AI is just one piece of the rapidly changing Future of Work equation.

In today's episode, I’m joined by two brilliant thinkers who are leading the charge to help humans and companies evolve at lightning speed to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. They aren’t just providing technical skills, they are helping fill gaping holes in knowledge, perspective, critical reasoning, and design thinking. Factors that will be essential for thriving in the future of work. 

Our conversation looks at the challenges of traditional education models, the outdated mindset of leadership, corporate recruiting, and the massive skills gaps in organizations. Of course, we also dive into the practical ways companies can address these gaps to gain a competitive advantage.

Whether you're an individual seeking career growth or a company looking to future-proof your workforce, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

#019 - Back Home Again - A Story of Community, Healing, Mental Health, and Resilience (with Special Guests Charmaine Hammond & Michael Mankowski)02 Aug 202100:43:16

Back Home Again was inspired by real testimonials that Michael recorded (while working with the Canadian Red Cross) of individuals who experienced the forest fire, evacuation and the road to recovery. Extensive health research was utilized in the creation of the film, script and content including research from the University of Alberta, CMHA and a number of other studies related to mental health and resilience in disaster/post disaster situations.

#018 - Does Your Brain Need A Software Upgrade?26 Jul 202100:19:10
#017 - The Science of Habits and Positive Behaviour Change in Work & Life (with Special Guest Lisa Belanger)19 Jul 202100:51:28

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Lisa Belanger. She is an award-winning researcher, innovator, and is CEO of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm teaching habits, skills and work design to be proactive with mental health and performance. Lisa holds a Ph.D. in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist.

Prior to the pandemic, she was traveling the world (with her two month old baby) visiting organizations to explore company culture, leadership, and the ability to destress from work. She is the founder of a national charity, Knight’s Cabin, which offers wellness programming to cancer survivors, and the author of two books Inspire Me Well: Taking control of your health and A Cup of Mindfulness: For the busy and restless. Her greatest accomplishments are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with her father, running the Paris marathon and snack holding for two tiny humans.

#016 - 4 Simple Pillars to Better Performance at Work and Life13 Jul 202100:32:37
#015 - Redefining HR, Wellbeing and Business (with Special Guest Rod Miller)05 Jul 202100:50:59

In this episode, our guest is Rodney Miller. Rod is the president and CEO for CPHR Alberta, a not-for-profit organization representing over 6,000 members within the human resources community in Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In his role, Rod is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, advocacy for the profession and overseeing the standards for the CPHR designation in the region. Rod’s career began in the pharmaceutical biotech industry. He then led the Calgary operation for an international recruitment firm building an award winning organization while driving culture change.

Prior to his current role he led the corporate development organization at a large post-secondary institution where he and his team led the implementation of workforce development across the globe, including projects in Angola, Australia, equatorial, Guinea, Kazakhstan, and Mexico. Rod holds undergraduate degrees in zoology and economics, along with an MBA in leadership and stragety. In addition, Rod is a holder of the CPHR, designation and chartered member of CPHR, Alberta.

#014 - The Neuroscience of Effective Leadership Communication (with Special Guest Lindsay Lapaquette)28 Jun 202100:54:36

In this episode, our guest is Lindsay Lapaquette. She works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former speech language pathologist with a master’s of applied science, Lindsay harnesses, her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent of two neurodivergent children and the premature loss of both of her parents. Along with an unquenchable thirst for learning Lindsay brings to her work extensive experience in emotional regulation, trauma informed deescalation, collaborative problem solving mindfulness, cultural proficiency, and non-violent communication.

She is passionate about helping people foster a deeper connection to both themselves and others.

#013 - Wellness and the Evolution of the HR Leader (with Special Guest Michelle Berg)21 Jun 202100:51:05

In this episode, our guest is Michelle Berg. She is the Chief Visionary Officer at Elevated HR and employee experience agency located in Calgary, Alberta.

Since 2010, Michelle and her team of nine have supported over 500 companies internationally with various people and culture program initiatives. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in counseling psychology, with the desire to help organizations sort out their issues in a group therapy setting.

And if Michelle's learned anything from this pandemic organizations are certainly struggling with communication. She is a DISC-certified facilitator and has held her charter professional in human resources designation since 2005, she facilitates and develops course curriculum in both employee experience and leadership development with the goal of making work suck less.

#012 - Beyond Industry: Wellness and Leadership (with Special Guest Shane Wenzel)14 Jun 202100:41:23

In this episode, our guest is Shane Wenzel, President of the Shane Homes Group of Companies and the namesake. As an industry leader, Shane’s responsibilities include strategic direction for the companies. Policy advice for the building industry through Build Calgary and political involvement through the Alberta enterprise group on the economy.

Shane’s background in sales and marketing comes from growing up with two entrepreneurial parents, Cal and Edith and years participating in a business advisory group. On the personal side, Shane is a bit of a tech junkie and social media influencer on various platforms. He’s also part of the LGBTQ community.

#011 - Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness (with Special Guest Tina Varughese)07 Jun 202100:48:00

Today’s guest on the Working Well Podcast is Tina Varughese. Named one of Canada’s top 10 notable speakers by Ignite Magazine, Tina cleverly tackles hot button topics like diversity and inclusion in today’s complex climate. Tina’s work has been featured in the Toronto Star, TSN, CBC eye-opener, Adrenaline Magazine and Alberta venture. Clients include Pfizer Canada, Kraft-Heinz, Hockey Canada Hondai Canada, Canadian college of health leaders and Canada life. She’s the president of the Canadian association of professional speakers, Calgary chapter. She was recently appointed to McMaster University’s future of Canada project council. She has a strong professional background in immigration where she spearheaded international recruitment missions.

As well, she ran her own successful relocation and settlement from prior to speaking professionally. Tina has been the face of diversity, literally when she was chosen to be in Dove’s campaign. For real beauty, representing beauty in diversity. With two kids, five fish and one husband. She resides in Calgary where she recently took hip hop classes, but has opted instead to buy an oversized hoodie.

#010 - Workplace Wellbeing…A Personal Success Story and Cautionary Tale (with Special Guest Jim Trobec)31 May 202101:05:44

In this episode, our guest is Jim Trobec, Chief Operations Officer and senior consultant at Care Benefit Solutions. He is accountable for the execution and delivery of care’s brokering and consulting functions.

Jim and his team specialize in providing customized group insurance and retirement solutions for companies that want to optimize the cost benefit ratio of their employee benefits plans. His double bachelor of science degrees from the university of Calgary in actuarial science and pure mathematics, help them uncover new opportunity and value for his clients.

Jim also has an amazing story of his own health, fitness, and wellness journey and how it positively transformed his life.

#054 - The Technology Paradox: The Promise vs. Reality of Workplace Tech (with Rebecca Kirstein Resch)17 Oct 202400:51:35
Podcast Introduction

Technology is essential for modern life, but as humans and particularly as employees, far too many of us are drowning in it. What was supposed to improve our performance and productivity has become a rat's nest of software platforms and distractions that are killing performance, productivity, and well-being.

 

Generative AI has only amplified the noise and the pace of change. Good news is there's a better way. My guest is Rebecca Kirstein Resch. She's at the forefront of using humane technology to help humans thrive. We dig deep into the critical people and technology challenges facing leaders and organizations today, and the implications for the sustainability of their businesses and workforce.

 

Welcome to the Working Well podcast show that explores the rapidly changing landscape of work and well-being. Each episode, we dive into the hottest topics in leadership. Human flourishing in the future of work. I'm your host, Tim Borys.

#009 - The Success-Energy Equation (with Special Guest Michelle Cederberg)24 May 202100:46:32

In this episode, we connect with Michelle Cederberg, an in-demand, speaker, author, coach, and consultant. For over 17 years certified speaking professional, Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals, get energized for success, and live a bigger life. 

#008 - Leadership and Wellness for Optimal Business Performance (with Special Guest Christine Dagenais)19 May 202100:53:58

In this episode, we are joined by Christine Dagenais. She is a sought-after leadership development expert author corporate speaker and was recently recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women.

Christine has coached hundreds of high-profile and top-performing leaders and has spoken at multiple leadership and executive development forums, delivering keynotes, including endurance leadership for the intervening phase of COVID-19.

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