Explore every episode of the podcast What Juices You Podcast
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| What Juices You with Tanja Fratangeli | Leading Transformations with Empathy, Courage & Conscientious Leadership | 03 nov. 2025 | 00:50:37 | |
How do you lead transformation without losing sight of people? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, Tanja Fratangeli, Chief People Officer at IKEA Canada, joins host Brady Wilson to explore what it really takes to lead through large-scale change with both head and heart. From early experiences managing her first outsourcing project to guiding 7,900 co-workers through pandemic uncertainty, Tanja shares hard-won lessons on staying grounded, balancing logic with empathy, and building trust through transparency. She introduces her concept of “conscientious leadership”, a balance between empathy and accountability, and reflects on why authentic listening, emotional awareness, and clear principles matter more than having all the answers. If you’ve ever wrestled with how to drive transformation while keeping people energized and engaged, this conversation is for you. What you’ll learn from Tanja:
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| What Juices You with Sarah Smithson | Relational Leadership, Psychological Safety & Human Connection | 27 oct. 2025 | 00:55:42 | |
How can leaders in healthcare move beyond transactions to create truly human-centered cultures? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, Dr. Sarah Smithson, physician, educator, and Co-CEO of Relational Leadership Partners, shares how relational leadership transforms not only patient outcomes but also the daily energy of teams. Drawing on her background as a primary care physician, health systems innovator, and educator, Sarah unpacks why psychological safety, connection, and trust are at the root of resilient, high-performing healthcare teams. She reflects on the risks of purely transactional systems, the everyday practices that foster inclusion and authenticity, and the courage it takes for leaders to shift from “parenting” to true partnership. Listen in as Sarah and host Brady Wilson explore:
If you’re a leader who wants to create healthier, more human workplaces—inside and outside healthcare—this conversation with Sarah Smithson will show you the power of leading with connection. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with David Zinger | Engaging Fully in Work, Life, and Retirement | 20 oct. 2025 | 00:55:09 | |
How do we keep engaging—through work, retirement, and even life’s toughest transitions? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, employee engagement expert and author David Zinger joins Brady Wilson to share why engagement isn’t a static metric, but a verb you live daily. Founder of the Employee Engagement Network and a lifelong educator, David reframes engagement as an act of agency, mindfulness, and play. From practicing “10-minute engagement zones” to volunteering in a palliative ward, he shows how engagement is both a gift to your present and an investment in your future self. David and Brady dive into retirement, trust in organizations, the necessity of demands, and even making peace with death as a “final friend.” His perspective invites leaders to see engagement not as something done to us, but as a dynamic choice we can make—moment by moment. In this conversation you’ll learn:
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| What Juices You with Doug Nadorozny | Leading Growth, Culture & Community in Aurora | 13 oct. 2025 | 01:08:56 | |
How do you lead a fast-growing town with small-town roots—and keep people energized through change? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Aurora, shares his unique leadership journey—from building a thriving tech company in Northern Ontario, to guiding municipalities through growth, complexity, and cultural transformation. Doug reflects on lessons learned from his entrepreneurial days—like empowering employees with “mission statement credit cards”—and how those principles still shape his approach to government leadership. He also unpacks Aurora’s 10-year transformation: developing a high-functioning executive team, implementing an Integrated Business Planning Process that other municipalities now admire, and building a culture ready for big projects and rapid growth. What you’ll learn from Doug:
If you’re a leader facing complexity, balancing politics and people, or striving to turn small-town charm into large-town sophistication, Doug’s story offers practical wisdom and inspiration. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Merlin Bartel | Building Culture and Resilience Through People | 06 oct. 2025 | 00:38:43 | |
How do you lead a business through feast and famine—and keep people at the center? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Merlin Bartel, President & CEO of the Epic Group of Companies, shares how a passion for empowering the “underdog” has guided his leadership from the very beginning. What started in 2001 with a single roofing truck has grown into a diverse group of companies spanning construction, restoration, exteriors, and even software. Yet Merlin’s true fuel remains the same: creating opportunity, belonging, and resilience through people. In this conversation with host Brady Wilson, Merlin reflects on:
If you’re a leader who believes culture and resilience grow from putting people first, this conversation with Merlin Bartel will inspire you to think bigger and lead deeper. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Kelley Myers | Leading with Purpose, Bonds that Matter, and Everyday Empowerment | 29 sept. 2025 | 00:46:55 | |
How do you sustain energy, connection, and purpose in one of the most demanding areas of healthcare? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Kelley Myers, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at VHA Home HealthCare, shares how she helps thousands of frontline care providers stay energized while supporting patients and families in deeply challenging circumstances. Kelley reflects on early lessons from a “great boss” who modeled passion, intelligence, care, and love for his work—and how those qualities became her own leadership compass. She also reveals the three pillars VHA uncovered by listening to staff stories:
Kelley and host Brady Wilson explore how culture, recognition, and storytelling sustain energy in healthcare teams—and how organizations can nurture bonds and empowerment even under pressure. If you’re a leader committed to building cultures where people feel connected, trusted, and purposeful, this conversation with Kelley Myers will inspire you to lead with both heart and clarity. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Todd Rutkowski | Building Trust & Driving Culture in Leadership | 22 sept. 2025 | 01:01:20 | |
How do you build trust and create a culture that fuels both people and performance? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Todd Rutkowski, Chief Culture Officer at Epic Group, shares how he helps leaders and teams thrive by putting trust, accountability, and human connection at the center of organizational life. From empowering people to take ownership, to aligning around shared goals, to staying grounded in the human side of business, Todd’s approach offers valuable lessons for any leader who wants to drive results without sacrificing culture. In this conversation with host Brady Wilson, Todd shares:
If you’re a leader who believes that culture and results go hand in hand, this conversation with Todd Rutkowski will inspire you to lead with clarity, trust, and purpose. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Pete Bombaci | The Power of Human Connection & The GenWell Movement | 15 sept. 2025 | 00:41:32 | |
How do small moments of connection ripple out to create healthier, happier communities? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Pete Bombaci—Founder and CEO of GenWell—shares why human connection is more than a “nice-to-have.” It’s a fundamental source of energy that fuels well-being, resilience, and impact. From his leadership journey to launching Canada’s Human Connection Movement, Pete reflects on the science behind social connection, the risks of disconnection, and the practical steps leaders can take to strengthen culture through authentic relationships. He also spotlights the upcoming GenWell Weekend, a nationwide invitation to pause and reconnect face-to-face. In conversation with host Brady Wilson, Pete explores:
If you’re a leader who believes that meaningful human connection is the foundation for thriving people and thriving organizations, Pete’s insights will inspire you to prioritize what matters most. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Bob Madden | Sustaining Energy, Impact & Legacy in High-Pressure Environments | 08 sept. 2025 | 00:51:40 | |
How do you sustain your energy, make a meaningful impact, and build a lasting legacy when the demands never stop? In one of America’s most complex healthcare systems, Bob Madden has a rare role: sustaining the energy of physicians, nurses, and teams so they can deliver exceptional outcomes—despite rising demands and limited resources. As Senior Director of Learning and Professional Development at the Permanente Medical Group, Bob has learned how to help high-drive leaders reconnect to what fuels them, prevent burnout, and translate patient-centered relational skills into powerful leadership. In this conversation with host Brady Wilson, Bob shares:
If you’re a leader who values sustaining your team’s energy, making a difference that lasts, and leaving a legacy you’re proud of, this conversation with Bob Madden will inspire you to lead with both purpose and connection. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Scott Wyler | Compassionate Disruption, Emotional Truth, and Energized Team Growth | 25 août 2025 | 00:30:47 | |
What happens when you challenge with care—and lead with truth? In this bold and insightful episode of the What Juices You podcast, facilitator and coach Scott Wyler unpacks how he finds energy in helping others face discomfort—not to shame or fix, but to create real, lasting change. Scott shares how his upbringing shaped a deep sense of empathy and his conviction that growth comes when we disrupt old patterns with compassion. Through stories of coaching and facilitation, he shows how honest, grounded leadership creates space for powerful transformation. Key points from this episode:
Join Scott to explore how compassionate disruption can energize the way you coach, lead, and support your teams. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Julie Dupont | Generosity, Deep Listening, and the Energy of Presence in Leadership | 11 août 2025 | 00:34:28 | |
What energizes a leader who chooses presence over performance? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, facilitator, coach, and team builder Julie Dupont reflects on how generosity, trust, and deep listening fuel her work with individuals and teams. Julie shares how learning to trust her intuition—and giving others the space to do the same—has shaped her coaching and facilitation practice. From moments of tension to breakthrough transformation, she describes how genuine connection helps teams realign, recalibrate, and move forward with clarity. Key points from this episode:
Join Julie to explore how generous leadership transforms teams from the inside out. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Boyan Djefersky | Leading with Courage, Curiosity, and the Power of Stretch | 28 juil. 2025 | 00:24:50 | |
What fuels leaders to lean into uncertainty and help others do the same? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, facilitator and leadership coach Boyan Djefersky shares how he finds energy in moments of stretch—his own and others'. Boyan reflects on key life moments where stepping forward required courage, and how those experiences shaped the way he supports people and teams through challenge, discomfort, and transformation. With humility and presence, he unpacks what it means to trust the process—and lead from a place of curiosity and care. Key points from this episode:
Join Boyan to explore how courage, presence, and purposeful stretch can unlock new energy—for you and those you lead. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Stephanie Woodward | Scaling Back to Lead Forward with Clarity, Focus & Purpose | 14 juil. 2025 | 00:40:51 | |
What if scaling back is the most powerful way to lead forward? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, executive coach and author Stephanie Woodward shares how helping leaders reduce noise and return to what matters most creates energy, alignment, and momentum. Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe, share, and join us to discover how reclaiming clarity and capacity can transform how you lead—at work and in life. Get Amazon Bestseller The Big Scale Back by Stephanie Woodward at https://stephaniewoodward.com/ -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Brady Wilson | Creating Energizing Connections Through Tension and Trust | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:23:59 | |
What fuels exceptional leaders in moments of tension? In this insightful episode of the What Juices You podcast, author, TEDx speaker and Juice Inc. co-founder Brady Wilson opens up about his lifelong passion for creating energizing connections—transforming tension, conflict, and fragmentation into integration, trust, and meaningful collaboration. Brady shares deeply personal stories, including formative childhood experiences of being a connector in family conflicts, and how these early lessons shaped his unique perspective on leadership and communication. Listen in to discover why Brady believes that true trust only emerges after effectively navigating conflict and tension. He offers practical insights on how adopting a benevolent view and charitable interpretation can dramatically shift workplace dynamics, helping leaders resolve conflicts in ways that energize teams and individuals. Key points from this episode:
Join Brady to explore how energizing connections can change the way you lead, communicate, and inspire your teams—even in the most challenging circumstances. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with JF Hivon | Energizing Work, Materializing Structure, and the Power of Contribution | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:32:39 | |
What deeply energizes someone who thrives on making meaningful progress and tangible contributions? In this insightful episode of the What Juices You podcast, Juice Inc.'s General Manager Jean-François (JF) Hivon shares how the drive for purposeful, effortful work energizes his life, both personally and professionally. JF reflects openly on his lifelong relationship with work, shaped early on through experiences in sports, where effort and perseverance mattered as much as skill. He explains how his passion for working hard naturally evolved into a commitment to creating meaningful structures, contexts, and frameworks—empowering others to be at their best. JF emphasizes how crucial it is to align our energizing activities with contribution, cautioning against the tipping point where even energizing tasks can become depleting if disconnected from their purpose. Key insights from this episode:
JF’s wish for listeners is profound: to find awareness around the critical point where what energizes you begins to drain you, and to stay connected to the deeper purpose behind your efforts. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Kathy Kaye | Helping Leaders Thrive Through Coaching, Empathy, and Accountability | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
What energizes exceptional coaches to help leaders flourish? In this engaging episode of the What Juices You podcast, Kathy Kaye, coach and facilitator with Juice Inc., shares her passion for guiding leaders through transformative journeys—helping them move beyond survival mode into thriving mindsets. Kathy describes the deep fulfillment she finds in coaching, particularly when holding space for leaders to navigate challenging feedback and shift their behaviors to unlock new potential. She candidly explores how accountability can be both compassionate and powerful, inviting leaders to courageously face barriers and pursue meaningful change. Through empathy, curiosity, and gentle prodding, Kathy helps leaders discover clarity, confidence, and growth, especially in times of uncertainty and ambiguity. Listen in to discover:
Kathy’s wish is for leaders to spend more time in a calm, clear-headed "thriving mindset," enabling greater empathy, creativity, and resilience in their work and lives. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Heather Watt-Kapitain | Transformative Coaching, Straight Talk, and Leading with Love | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:40:55 | |
What energizes someone to stand confidently amidst chaos, offering both deep acceptance and challenging clarity? In this captivating episode of the What Juices You podcast, Heather Watt-Kapitain, facilitator and coach with Juice Inc., shares powerful insights into what drives her passion for guiding others through transformative journeys. Heather dives deeply into her personal sources of energy, from family and community to daily routines in nature, highlighting her commitment to maintaining balance and intention in life. As an experienced facilitator and coach, Heather describes the immense satisfaction she finds in supporting people to shift from resistance to genuine engagement—leveraging straight talk and compassionate challenge. She emphasizes the critical distinction between mere change and genuine transformation, encouraging leaders to see their behaviors clearly and to courageously choose their impact. Heather openly shares her profound personal realization: that at her core, she is love. This deeply held belief influences how she shows up as a coach and facilitator—offering both ruthless compassion and unconditional acceptance to those she supports. Key insights from this episode:
Heather’s wish for listeners is authentic self-expression—encouraging everyone to cultivate awareness, courageously acknowledge reality, and express themselves fully from a grounded sense of self. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Christine Robinson | Unlocking Human Potential Through Curiosity and Authentic Connection | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:30:25 | |
What drives deep curiosity about human potential, relationships, and personal growth? In this heartfelt episode of the What Juices You podcast, Christine Robinson, practice lead in innovation at Juice Inc., shares her lifelong fascination with the inner worlds of people and how meaningful connections can transform lives. Christine openly reflects on powerful experiences from her childhood—observing her parents navigating trauma and conflict, and witnessing moments of social injustice among peers—that ignited her passion for psychological safety, authentic relationships, and personal transformation. She shares vulnerable insights about managing fear and control in parenting, recognizing potential without overpowering autonomy, and maintaining a non-judgmental presence that creates powerful opportunities for growth. Listen in as Christine describes what happens when individuals feel truly seen and safe, and how she harnesses her deep curiosity to help others authentically express themselves, confront barriers, and step courageously into their full potential. Key insights from this episode:
Join Christine to explore how curiosity, authenticity, and courageous self-expression can unlock new levels of personal and professional potential. -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||
| What Juices You with Kris MacQueen | Finding Your Contribution, Resilience, and Beauty in Leadership | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:23:13 | |
What really energizes a great leader? In this heartfelt episode of the What Juices You podcast, Juice Inc. senior facilitator Kris MacQueen shares personal stories and reflections about discovering purpose and meaning through his unique contributions to others. Kris talks openly about his passion for helping individuals connect deeply with their own creative contributions, especially during challenging or uncertain times. He explores resilience not just as a way of getting through difficulty, but as a means to create something beautiful and impactful. Kris also shares a profound personal story about how one of his songs unexpectedly touched the lives of hundreds of students, revealing a new definition of success. Listen in to discover:
If you're a leader who believes in creating meaningful connections and cultivating resilience, this conversation with Kris MacQueen will inspire you to find and ignite your own unique contributions. ----- -------- Transforming Workplace Engagement For Over 20 Years | |||