Engage For Success - Employee Engagement

Guest: Chris Hood, NeuroBridge As awareness of neurodiversity continues to grow, so too does the responsibility for organisations to create truly inclusive environments—ones where neurodivergent individuals are not just accommodated, but empowered to thrive. In this episode of Engage for Success Radio, we're joined by Chris Hood, Partner at NeuroBridge. Chris is passionate about helping businesses build neuroinclusive cultures that unlock potential, drive innovation, and create a deeper sense of belonging. His work is fuelled by his own personal journey, including a late ADHD diagnosis that has given him firsthand insight into both the challenges and opportunities of being neurodivergent in today's workplaces. Together, we'll explore what neurodiversity really means, why it's becoming an increasingly important conversation for employers, and the practical steps organisations and line managers can take to foster greater neuroinclusivity. We'll also unpack the challenges that neurodivergent individuals face—and crucially, the powerful benefits that come when companies get this right. Join us as we dive into how embracing neurodiversity isn't just the right thing to do—it's a strategic advantage for organisations willing to lead the way. Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Ed Fidoe: Founder of LIS Ed Fidoe is the visionary founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), pioneering a revolution in education. LIS is the first institution in decades to be granted degree-awarding powers from inception in the UK. It offers an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to address complex global challenges such as inequality, sustainability, ethics, and artificial intelligence. Ed will explore the concept of “networked expertise” versus “narrow expertise” and its application to individuals beyond their defined roles. He'll discuss how understanding a person's broader interests and skills can uncover valuable knowledge and foster greater engagement in the workplace. Additionally, Ed will delve into the idea of organizing learning and work environments around complex problems—such as addressing climate change—instead of traditional departments or disciplines. He argues that framing tasks and discussions in this way can enhance motivation, drive innovation, and improve problem-solving capabilities. Join us as we discuss fostering greater engagement in the workspace. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Matt Burney Matt, a globally recognised thought leader with over 20 years of experience in talent strategy and recruitment technology, brings simple clarity to some complex issues, addressing such things as whether AI is truly revolutionising hiring or simply complicating the process. They discuss the realities behind the so-called “skills gap,” explore how economic literacy (or the lack of it) can influence good and bad talent management, and examine the balance between automation fears and optimistic visions like Society 5.0. If you're wondering how your organisation can practically navigate future hiring challenges without becoming overwhelmed by all the tech and change, this episode will offer actionable steps and strategic insights to prepare you effectively. Matt Burney is a Senior Strategic Advisor at Indeed and a recognised thought leader in the recruitment industry, with over 20 years of experience. He has worked both in-house, leading major global and APAC talent projects, and on the vendor side, giving him a unique, well-rounded perspective. Today, Matt's work sits at the intersection of talent strategy, AI, and economics — helping organisations understand how technology, workforce trends, and economic forces shape talent pipelines and business performance. He is a regular keynote speaker, known for making complex ideas accessible and actionable for business leaders across the globe. Join us as we unravel the dynamic intersection of AI, economic trends, and workforce planning. Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Aang Lakey: Speaker, coach and advocate Aang Lakey (they/them) is an internationally recognized speaker, coach, and advocate specializing in the integration of leadership, equity, and consciousness to advance social change. With a background in social work, violence prevention, and organizational development, Aang equips leaders with tools to navigate challenges and foster equitable, collaborative environments. Aang brings a unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise to their work and advocates for integrating consciousness practices—such as reflexivity, intentionality, and congruence—into leadership to create equitable, human-centered workplaces. Many organizations talk about diversity and inclusion, but when engagement strategies aren't built on equity, employees from marginalized groups often face invisible barriers to participation, contribution, and leadership. Leaders must go beyond policy-based DEI efforts and focus on everyday practices that foster a culture of inclusion. This includes recognizing the intersectionality of employee experiences and how factors like race, gender, neurodiversity, and socioeconomic background shape engagement. When leaders become conscious of these dynamics, they can create more adaptive and supportive environments where employees feel seen and valued. Join us as we discuss how factors like race, gender, neurodiversity and socioeconomic background shape engagement. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Kelly Meerbott: TEDx Speaker and Author of From Burnout to Bliss Kelly Meerbott is an acclaimed TEDx and keynote speaker, author, podcast host, and award-winning certified leadership expert. With a unique trauma-informed approach and PTSD training, Kelly has transformed the leadership landscape for hundreds of C-suite and senior executives, and more than 400 high-ranking military officers. Her proven strategies help 90% of her clients overcome burnout, become more resilient, and achieve their goals. She holds multiple coaching certifications in Human & Organizational Transformation, Unconscious Bias, Leadership, cognitive therapy, and communications. Kelly's insights on burnout are featured in her bestselling book From Burnout to Bliss and her latest release Meerbott's Fables. In this episode, we will be exploring the importance of employee psychological safety in an organization and its impact on the bottom line – employee attrition is a key area of impact. High attrition levels can be costly for organizations, and psychological safety is pivotal in reducing turnover rates. We will explore why psychological safety is crucial for the success of any organization, how it affects attrition, and how fostering it can lead to tangible, positive business results. Join us as we discuss why psychological safety is crucial for the success of any organization. Host: Andy Goram

Guests: Jason Anthoine: Strategic Consultant Jason Anthoine is a globally recognized leader in internal communications, employee experience and culture change. With over 35 years of experience, he understands how to reach employees where they already are by communicating with them the way they want. His passion for reaching hard-working, blue collar employees was inspired by his father, who worked as an assembly line foreman in a school bus factory and embodied the values Jason teaches today. Jason has worked with hundreds of companies with hundreds of thousands of employees, guiding them to reimagine their internal communications strategies to shape and shine their workplace cultures. By listening to and acting on the voice of employees, Jason's work improves both workplace culture and marketplace results. Your employees' work life is his life's work. And he isn't afraid to get his hands dirty to see it done right. Join us as we discuss how to identify and work with your company's untapped internal influencers, the ones everyone goes to for the “meeting after the meeting Host: Jo Moffatt

Guests: Roger Gerard: Owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting and Author Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private consulting practice serving executives and boards in strategic planning, operational planning, executive coaching, and management development. He also specializes in process improvement, and the use of lean methodologies in bringing about significant and measurable organizational improvement. He is the former Chief Learning Officer for ThedaCare, an integrated healthcare delivery system, retiring from that position in 2014 after 23 years in that role. Dr. Gerard has a 52-year career history leading executive and management development initiatives, in both large and small organizational environments. His work has been primarily within the healthcare industry, but he has also spent a quarter of his career consulting in manufacturing and service industries nationwide. In addition, he is a creative photographer, and provides help to his wife Debra in her fine art business. Previously, Dr. Gerard served as Vice President of Northern Michigan Hospitals and as theDirector of Organizational Development. Before joining NMH, he was Creative Manager for Quality Systems for Sandy Corporation where he consulted with major clients (Burroughs, IBM, General Motors, Hyatt, etc.) on systemic leadership development and quality improvement projects. Dr. Gerard is the author of Owning the Room: Leading with Mind, Heart and Spirit to Make Extraordinary Choices in a Demanding World and the forthcoming title, Lead With Purpose: Reignite Passion and Engagement For Professionals in Crisis. He also co-authored On the Mend: Revolutionizing Healthcare to Save Lives and Transform the Industry. Dr. Gerard has presented at numerous national conferences and locally throughout Wisconsin and Michigan on leadership and lean in the healthcare industry. He earned his Ph.D. in Management and Applied Decision Sciences from Walden University in 2001. Join us as we discuss how leaders can cull the cynics, apathetics and naysayers Host: Andy Goram

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Guests: Emma Bridger Despite 20 plus years of focusing on employee engagement, we have seen little improvement – according to some studies employees are actually less engaged today than they have ever been! Why? Because we need to focus on intentionally designing experiences that deliver engagement, rather than focusing on engagement as an end in its own right. This starts by asking and understanding what a great EX looks and feels like. In this session, Emma Bridger and Lee Smith, share the findings of People Lab research spanning more than 15 years which answers that seemingly simple question, along with a simple, practical, but powerful tool that will enable you to discover what will make the difference in your own organisation Bought to life with real world stories about what makes a great experience at work and informed by robust research and the cutting-edge EX thinking, you'll leave this session with a clear understanding of the components of great EX and a powerful approach you can deploy to kick-start your organisation's journey towards it. The world of work has changed – we're now in the era of EX and we invite you to come along to this session as we share the tools and insights to transform workplaces into vibrant hubs of excellence. Join us as we discuss why engagement levels are still struggling—or even declining Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Joel Zeff: Author and Speaker Joel Zeff creates energy. His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for more than 25 years. As a national speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist, Joel captivates audiences with a unique blend of hilarious improvisational comedy and essential ideas on work and life. He has shared his experience and insight on collaboration, leadership, change, communication, innovation, fun and passion at more than 2,500 events. His book, “Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work”, is consistently listed as one of the top work/life balance books on Amazon. He has appeared on CNBC and featured in the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, The Kansas City Star, and many other media outlets. In this episode, he will be talking about his book ‘Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work', in which he delivers a unique, interactive, humorous, and highly entertaining blueprint to create a new approach to work that is inspiring, fun, and infinitely more effective. Filled with self-contained chapters that will make you laugh and nod your head in agreement, this book has everything readers need to increase engagement, communicate more effectively, and create a positive and successful work environment. Join us as we discuss unleashing fun at work. Host: Jo Moffatt

A short show this week as my guest didn't arrive but I took the opportunity to explain where the other five hundred and seventy odd shows are, if you're new to us! Go to engageforsuccess.org or you can find us on your podcast app. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: John Amaechi OBE EFS's mission is ‘inspiring people and workplaces to thrive', and John's work is dedicated to creating high-performance, ethical workplace cultures. We will explore our common ground and the role that values can play in driving the behaviours that create successful organisations, the importance of culture and a people-centric environment as well as what can get in the way of creating a positive working environment. Professor John Amaechi OBE is a respected organisational psychologist, and the Leadership Transformation Expert at APS Intelligence LTD, the consultancy he founded in 2006. Recognised as an influential thinker in HR, John is a Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School in the UK and a Fellow of the Institute of Science and Technology. He's the author of the New York Times and the Sunday Times bestselling leadership book, The Promises of Giants. John is a non-executive director of a FTSE 250 company, was a 10-year director of the UK's largest healthcare organisation and a board adviser for several FTSE 100 organisations in the financial, legal and professional services, technology, publishing, engineering and retail sectors. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Victoria Dioh: Founder Victoria Dioh is an African Oracle (an intuit and healer). She helps leaders who have sacrificed their personal fulfilment for professional success, fall in love with life. As a result, they enhance their wellbeing and wealth by up to 750% or more. Before surrendering to her purpose, Victoria managed some of the country's most high-profile initiatives such as MPs Expenses IT Infrastructure and Olympics 2012 Red Route. She is also an international speaker, gracing the stages from Tony Robbins in Tenerife to stages in Africa. Victoria strongly believes that everyone is born with a purpose (a reason for being on this earth) and that your intuition will help you to embody your purpose, pivoting a life full of clarity, confidence and clarity! Join us as we discuss enhancing your wellbeing AND your wealth. Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Robin Nathaniel: TEDx Speaker | Social Media Leader Robin Nathaniel has a story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Beginning his career as a musician, Robin's artistic roots laid a unique foundation for his journey. This experience in music, with its emphasis on connection and storytelling, naturally paved the way for his transition into the professional world of social media. By day, he advances marketing initiatives for local government while also serving mission-driven organizations through his independent agency. By night, he transforms into a passionate NBA analyst for Bleav Network and previously worked with NBC Sports. A proud husband and two-time dad, Robin's life has also been shaped by significant loss—the passing of his mother and brother. He reshapes his struggles into pathways of self-discovery, love, and insightful ideas, living by the motto: “Connect. Create. Contribute.” Through this lens, Robin aims to inspire a wave of positive transformation. Join us as we discuss resilience, creativity and reinvention. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Matthew Winn, Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust. Matthew Winn has been the NHS England national director for Community Health leading on virtual wards, NHS Long Term Plan for older people and integration with social care. He continues to advise NHSE England and the Government on intermediate care and rehabilitation. On behalf of partners, he is the senior responsible officer across Bedfordshire and Luton for community health and integrated discharge and chairs the children and young people partnership in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and is a core member of the Board developing the children's physical and mental health services across Norfolk. Previously he has chaired the regional research collaborative board (NIHR), founded and was the first chair of the Community Network (NHS Providers and NHS Confederation) and has been a member of the NHS Employers policy Board, Outside of work he can be found pounding his way around a real tennis court and providing support to Cambridge United Community Trust as a trustee. Join us as we discuss employee engagement in the NHS. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Matthew Winn, Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust. Matthew Winn has been the NHS England national director for Community Health leading on virtual wards, NHS Long Term Plan for older people and integration with social care. He continues to advise NHSE England and the Government on intermediate care and rehabilitation. On behalf of partners, he is the senior responsible officer across Bedfordshire and Luton for community health and integrated discharge and chairs the children and young people partnership in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and is a core member of the Board developing the children's physical and mental health services across Norfolk. Previously he has chaired the regional research collaborative board (NIHR), founded and was the first chair of the Community Network (NHS Providers and NHS Confederation) and has been a member of the NHS Employers policy Board, Outside of work he can be found pounding his way around a real tennis court and providing support to Cambridge United Community Trust as a trustee. Join us as we discuss employee engagement in the NHS. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Jonathan Bennett: Advisor and Executive Coach In this episode, Jonathan will discuss how, when implementing major organizational changes such as mergers, leaders should be prepared for a full range of employee reactions–from denial, to excitement, to anger. For Jonathan, effective leadership through change properly acknowledges these emotions and engages in clear, frequent communication that explains both what will change and what will remain the same in the new organization. It's a difficult time for many. Including the founders or owners or C Suite team–who are on their own emotional path of change. For some it's the closing of a chapter, or the grief of letting go of something they nurtured for many years. For others, it's a payday and a long-hoped-for ride into the sunset. Still others are about to work under a new regime. Knowing where each person is at, and why, is key for leaders at all levels. Join us as Jonathan unpacks this with stories and tactics grounded in his experience as a leader, founder who has exited, and sought-after executive coach. Jonathan Bennett is an advisor and executive coach for purpose-driven leaders who need help solving their organization's toughest obstacles. With experience in urban, rural, remote, and First Nations communities, His coaching draws on 25 years of creativity and leadership success as a CEO, board member, and founder, and he is known for his deep-listening and his breakthrough solutions that create insights and new strategies. Join us as we discuss navigating the merger or acquisition of your company. Listen Live (Archive Available)

Guest: Jonathan Bennett: Advisor and Executive Coach In this episode, Jonathan will discuss how, when implementing major organizational changes such as mergers, leaders should be prepared for a full range of employee reactions–from denial, to excitement, to anger. For Jonathan, effective leadership through change properly acknowledges these emotions and engages in clear, frequent communication that explains both what will change and what will remain the same in the new organization. It's a difficult time for many. Including the founders or owners or C Suite team–who are on their own emotional path of change. For some it's the closing of a chapter, or the grief of letting go of something they nurtured for many years. For others, it's a payday and a long-hoped-for ride into the sunset. Still others are about to work under a new regime. Knowing where each person is at, and why, is key for leaders at all levels. Join us as Jonathan unpacks this with stories and tactics grounded in his experience as a leader, founder who has exited, and sought-after executive coach. Jonathan Bennett is an advisor and executive coach for purpose-driven leaders who need help solving their organization's toughest obstacles. With experience in urban, rural, remote, and First Nations communities, His coaching draws on 25 years of creativity and leadership success as a CEO, board member, and founder, and he is known for his deep-listening and his breakthrough solutions that create insights and new strategies. Join us as we discuss navigating the merger or acquisition of your company. Listen Live (Archive Available)

Guest: Dr Leandro Herrero: Chief Organisational Architect / Founder of The Chalfont Project, Author and International Speaker Even today, the focus on the exclusive power of leadership at the high ranks of the organisation prevails in the minds of employees, managers and leaders. We have collectively outsourced to them not just the responsibilities for visions and strategies but also role modelling, influence, authority and all sorts of powers. Middle management is just the middle man. The role of employees is to be engaged and have a voice. As caricatured as it may sound, the collective assumptions about workplaces are, consciously or not, well routed in this. But this emperor has no clothes. Dr. Leandro Herrero is the CEO of The Chalfont Project, a pioneering international firm of Organisational Architects specialising in large-scale behavioural and cultural transformation. Dr. Herrero, a psychiatrist by training and profession, is the founder of the ground-breaking methodology of Viral Change™. He has authored several influential books on mobilising change, including Viral Change™, Homo Imitans, and The Flipping Point. He bridges behavioural science with hands-on strategies to create lasting, real-world impact, his work has consistently shaped the landscape of leadership and organizational dynamics across sectors. Join us as we discuss the key to employee engagement and culture change. Read Dr Herrero's latest blog on Engage for Success website here. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Dr Leandro Herrero: Chief Organisational Architect / Founder of The Chalfont Project, Author and International Speaker Even today, the focus on the exclusive power of leadership at the high ranks of the organisation prevails in the minds of employees, managers and leaders. We have collectively outsourced to them not just the responsibilities for visions and strategies but also role modelling, influence, authority and all sorts of powers. Middle management is just the middle man. The role of employees is to be engaged and have a voice. As caricatured as it may sound, the collective assumptions about workplaces are, consciously or not, well routed in this. But this emperor has no clothes. Dr. Leandro Herrero is the CEO of The Chalfont Project, a pioneering international firm of Organisational Architects specialising in large-scale behavioural and cultural transformation. Dr. Herrero, a psychiatrist by training and profession, is the founder of the ground-breaking methodology of Viral Change™. He has authored several influential books on mobilising change, including Viral Change™, Homo Imitans, and The Flipping Point. He bridges behavioural science with hands-on strategies to create lasting, real-world impact, his work has consistently shaped the landscape of leadership and organizational dynamics across sectors. Join us as we discuss the key to employee engagement and culture change. Read Dr Herrero's latest blog on Engage for Success website here. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Sharon Mahli: Chief People Officer, NHS As Chief People Officer, Sharon's vision is for a healthy, resilient, capable and flexible workforce. Sharon is focused on empowering staff at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to learn, lead, innovate and collaborate in a culture that is inclusive, wellbeing-focussed and patient-centred. From our induction programme for new starters, to practical things like dedicated wellbeing spaces in the Trust and undertaking wellbeing conversations, colleagues feel well supported with their physical and mental health and wellbeing. With a focus on bringing our authentic selves to work, Sharon is helping to create an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered. Sharon Malhi joined the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in April 2019 and has worked as a Senior HR Professional for over 15 years. Sharon is an Alumni of the NHS HR Graduate Management Training Scheme and gained her membership of the CIPD in 2008 following successful completion of her Post Graduate Diploma, going on to complete her MA in Human Resources in 2015. Her experience includes service within the public, private and voluntary sectors where she has led on Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Human Resources and Business Development initiatives and she is also a qualified coach and mentor. She is a Trustee for Victoria Academies Trust and is Joint Senior Responsible Officer for the Leadership and Inclusion workstream across the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System. Sharon was born in Bradford, grew up in Leeds and moved to the West Midlands in 2006. Join us as we discuss a healthy, resilient, capable and flexible workforce. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Sharon Mahli: Chief People Officer, NHS As Chief People Officer, Sharon's vision is for a healthy, resilient, capable and flexible workforce. Sharon is focused on empowering staff at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to learn, lead, innovate and collaborate in a culture that is inclusive, wellbeing-focussed and patient-centred. From our induction programme for new starters, to practical things like dedicated wellbeing spaces in the Trust and undertaking wellbeing conversations, colleagues feel well supported with their physical and mental health and wellbeing. With a focus on bringing our authentic selves to work, Sharon is helping to create an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered. Sharon Malhi joined the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in April 2019 and has worked as a Senior HR Professional for over 15 years. Sharon is an Alumni of the NHS HR Graduate Management Training Scheme and gained her membership of the CIPD in 2008 following successful completion of her Post Graduate Diploma, going on to complete her MA in Human Resources in 2015. Her experience includes service within the public, private and voluntary sectors where she has led on Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Human Resources and Business Development initiatives and she is also a qualified coach and mentor. She is a Trustee for Victoria Academies Trust and is Joint Senior Responsible Officer for the Leadership and Inclusion workstream across the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System. Sharon was born in Bradford, grew up in Leeds and moved to the West Midlands in 2006. Join us as we discuss a healthy, resilient, capable and flexible workforce. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Abeer Albashiti: Founder of Larimar Abeer Albashiti is the founder of Larimar, a startup that aims to fuel empathy through AI, coaching, and mentoring. She is a mentor at Bridge for Billions and brinc accelerators. Before being Larimar's founder, Abeer was an instructor at Luminous Education and was responsible for delivering social science courses for less advantaged students like refugees. Abeer was a researcher at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), before joining Luminous Education, where she was responsible for building an emotional induction lab and managing all tasks related to emotion detection research. She worked as a logistics professional at Philadelphia University and was responsible for students' course plans and schedules. Also worked at Aspire.net Services as a quality assurance analyst and was responsible for reporting bugs, and defining pitfalls scenarios. Abeer earned a fellowship in innovation and leadership from the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering, and a TechWomen fellowship from the US's Institute of International Education (IIE). And, she holds a master's degree in electrical engineering. She'll be sharing how we utilise humanised technology to improve employees' psychological safety that affect their engagement on all fronts. Our holistic wellbeing boosting model will be discussed and how organisations can adopt it to build their own and then the correlation with employees' engagement and satisfaction will be elaborated. Join us as we discuss how organisations can build their own holistic well-being boosting model. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Abeer Albashiti: Founder of Larimar Abeer Albashiti is the founder of Larimar, a startup that aims to fuel empathy through AI, coaching, and mentoring. She is a mentor at Bridge for Billions and brinc accelerators. Before being Larimar's founder, Abeer was an instructor at Luminous Education and was responsible for delivering social science courses for less advantaged students like refugees. Abeer was a researcher at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), before joining Luminous Education, where she was responsible for building an emotional induction lab and managing all tasks related to emotion detection research. She worked as a logistics professional at Philadelphia University and was responsible for students' course plans and schedules. Also worked at Aspire.net Services as a quality assurance analyst and was responsible for reporting bugs, and defining pitfalls scenarios. Abeer earned a fellowship in innovation and leadership from the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering, and a TechWomen fellowship from the US's Institute of International Education (IIE). And, she holds a master's degree in electrical engineering. She'll be sharing how we utilise humanised technology to improve employees' psychological safety that affect their engagement on all fronts. Our holistic wellbeing boosting model will be discussed and how organisations can adopt it to build their own and then the correlation with employees' engagement and satisfaction will be elaborated. Join us as we discuss how organisations can build their own holistic well-being boosting model. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: James Scouller: Executive Coach and Author Did you know that research shows 75% of business teams fail? We struggle to form teams. Why do we find team building so hard? This question has driven James Scouller, an executive coach and celebrated author, throughout his 45-year career. Having led three international companies as CEO for 11 years, he founded The Scouller Partnership in 2004 – an executive coaching practice near London focused on growing leaders and building teams. James stands out in his field. Why? Because, unusually, he holds two postgraduate coaching qualifications, has undergone four years deep training in applied psychology (meaning he had to work on selfmastery), he's had firsthand experience of the pressures of leadership, and written four books. James's latest work is the trilogy, How To Build Winning Teams Again And Again. It's the first series of handbooks to explain the psychology, action principles and roadmaps behind team success. Book #1 explains what you need to KNOW about teams and their psychology. Book #2 outlines what you need to DO to build teams that last. Book #3 explains HOW to apply Book #2's models and tools in different scenarios. So the sequence is Theory – Practical – Applied. Join us as we discuss the 7 actions for building and regenerating teams. Host: Andy Goram

Guest: James Scouller: Executive Coach and Author Did you know that research shows 75% of business teams fail? We struggle to form teams. Why do we find team building so hard? This question has driven James Scouller, an executive coach and celebrated author, throughout his 45-year career. Having led three international companies as CEO for 11 years, he founded The Scouller Partnership in 2004 – an executive coaching practice near London focused on growing leaders and building teams. James stands out in his field. Why? Because, unusually, he holds two postgraduate coaching qualifications, has undergone four years deep training in applied psychology (meaning he had to work on selfmastery), he's had firsthand experience of the pressures of leadership, and written four books. James's latest work is the trilogy, How To Build Winning Teams Again And Again. It's the first series of handbooks to explain the psychology, action principles and roadmaps behind team success. Book #1 explains what you need to KNOW about teams and their psychology. Book #2 outlines what you need to DO to build teams that last. Book #3 explains HOW to apply Book #2's models and tools in different scenarios. So the sequence is Theory – Practical – Applied. Join us as we discuss the 7 actions for building and regenerating teams. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Elizabeth Lotardo: Author of ‘Leading Yourself'. Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and online instructor who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now. With an undergraduate degree in advertising from Boston University and a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Elizabeth works with senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates to create more purpose-driven work experiences. Her clients include Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berkshire Hathaway organizations. She is also a popular LinkedIn Learning instructor who designs workshops on topics like Leading without Formal Authority, Finding Your Purpose at Work, and Leading Yourself. Elizabeth writes for Harvard Business Review and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR. Leading Yourself is a guide to owning and elevating your work experience. With tips, watchouts, and funny stories, this book gives you the encouragement and tactics to up-level your career, even if you aren't in your dream job. You'll learn to manage your self-talk, find meaning in the mundane, optimize your time at work, and build relationships with the people who matter. Join us as we discuss strategies to overcome self-doubt, embrace change, and navigate uncertainty. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Elizabeth Lotardo: Author of ‘Leading Yourself'. Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and online instructor who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now. With an undergraduate degree in advertising from Boston University and a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Elizabeth works with senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates to create more purpose-driven work experiences. Her clients include Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berkshire Hathaway organizations. She is also a popular LinkedIn Learning instructor who designs workshops on topics like Leading without Formal Authority, Finding Your Purpose at Work, and Leading Yourself. Elizabeth writes for Harvard Business Review and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR. Leading Yourself is a guide to owning and elevating your work experience. With tips, watchouts, and funny stories, this book gives you the encouragement and tactics to up-level your career, even if you aren't in your dream job. You'll learn to manage your self-talk, find meaning in the mundane, optimize your time at work, and build relationships with the people who matter. Join us as we discuss strategies to overcome self-doubt, embrace change, and navigate uncertainty. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Michelle Pascoe: Founder and CEO of Optimum Operating Procedures and Services Michelle Pascoe grew up on a Turkey farm in Australia and was educated at a bush school with one room, one teacher, and 10 students. However, nothing has kept Michelle from achieving the best and building one of Australia's most respected training and research businesses, Optimum Operating Procedures and Services (OOPS). Michelle is excited to share with you; Her personal lessons in leadership after 30 years in business. The expectations and attitudes of each key demographic in the workplace – their values, communication style, work preferences, and motivations. How to equip teams with the skills and insights needed to unite a multigenerational team and create an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates generational diversity. How to unlock the strengths and potential of a multi-generational team and how to leverage the unique attributes of each generation for enhanced productivity in the workplace. Just as a turkey uses a distinctive “beep” to communicate effectively within a flock, communication within your multigenerational team needs to be clear, straightforward and meaningful to create memorable customer experiences”. Over the past 3 decades, Michelle has had the privilege of training teams from 18 – 82 years old and now that there are 4 generations in the workplace and 6 generations of customers the dynamic in how she creates memorable experiences and develop the leaders in her team to connect and communicate with their frontline team is critical for business success and growth. Join us as we discuss communication within your multi-generational team Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Michelle Pascoe: Founder and CEO of Optimum Operating Procedures and Services Michelle Pascoe grew up on a Turkey farm in Australia and was educated at a bush school with one room, one teacher, and 10 students. However, nothing has kept Michelle from achieving the best and building one of Australia's most respected training and research businesses, Optimum Operating Procedures and Services (OOPS). Michelle is excited to share with you;  Her personal lessons in leadership after 30 years in business. The expectations and attitudes of each key demographic in the workplace – their values, communication style, work preferences, and motivations.How to equip teams with the skills and insights needed to unite a multigenerational team and create an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates generational diversity.How to unlock the strengths and potential of a multi-generational team and how to leverage the unique attributes of each generation for enhanced productivity in the workplace. Just as a turkey uses a distinctive “beep” to communicate effectively within a flock, communication within your multigenerational team needs to be clear, straightforward and meaningful to create memorable customer experiences”. Over the past 3 decades, Michelle has had the privilege of training teams from 18 – 82 years old and now that there are 4 generations in the workplace and 6 generations of customers the dynamic in how she creates memorable experiences and develop the leaders in her team to connect and communicate with their frontline team is critical for business success and growth. Join us as we discuss communication within your multi-generational team Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Graham Allcott: Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Graham is the author of multiple books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja. His latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful. He is the founder of Think Productive, which since 2009 has been a professional development go-to for a variety of companies, including Amazon, British Airways, Disney, eBay, the British Red Cross and many more – and with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE and the Netherlands. It happens gently and quietly but leads to spectacular results. And it's often thought that we have to choose between a kind working environment and a high-performing one. In the range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal, harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and ‘bullying boss' behaviour. But the most successful leaders and organizations recognise that kindness builds empathy, trust and psychological safety, the cornerstones of so many desirable traits and outcomes in many businesses: more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and higher productivity and profitability. Join us as we discuss how kindness builds empathy, trust and psychological safety. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Graham Allcott: Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Graham is the author of multiple books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja. His latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful. He is the founder of Think Productive, which since 2009 has been a professional development go-to for a variety of companies, including Amazon, British Airways, Disney, eBay, the British Red Cross and many more – and with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE and the Netherlands. It happens gently and quietly but leads to spectacular results. And it's often thought that we have to choose between a kind working environment and a high-performing one. In the range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal, harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and ‘bullying boss' behaviour. But the most successful leaders and organizations recognise that kindness builds empathy, trust and psychological safety, the cornerstones of so many desirable traits and outcomes in many businesses: more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and higher productivity and profitability. Join us as we discuss how kindness builds empathy, trust and psychological safety. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Patrick Thean: CEO Coach and Bestselling Author Patrick is the bestselling author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth, and now, he's here to talk about his latest book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership. This book distills over 20 years of his executive coaching experience, offering battle-tested strategies that helped companies like AvidXchange reach billion-dollar valuations. Patrick's methods have been integrated into programs at EO/MIT and Cornell University, and his leadership tools have driven extraordinary success for many CEOs. In today's conversation, we'll unpack the seven practices every CEO needs to master, explore how to build world-class teams, and learn how to turn company culture into a competitive advantage. Get ready for some invaluable insights from one of the best in the business. Patrick, welcome to the show! Join us as we discuss how to turn company culture into a competitive advantage. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Patrick Thean: CEO Coach and Bestselling Author Patrick is the bestselling author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth, and now, he's here to talk about his latest book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership. This book distills over 20 years of his executive coaching experience, offering battle-tested strategies that helped companies like AvidXchange reach billion-dollar valuations. Patrick's methods have been integrated into programs at EO/MIT and Cornell University, and his leadership tools have driven extraordinary success for many CEOs. In today's conversation, we'll unpack the seven practices every CEO needs to master, explore how to build world-class teams, and learn how to turn company culture into a competitive advantage. Get ready for some invaluable insights from one of the best in the business. Patrick, welcome to the show! Join us as we discuss how to turn company culture into a competitive advantage. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Hannah Dannecker: Managing Partner of Better Together Group Hannah MacDonald Dannecker is here to connect. She connects companies to the employees they need. Candidates with the jobs they are desperate to get and people with the information they can use to help them make the best decisions they can. In this podcast episode, she will be sharing a lot of information about the next generation. How do we recruit and retain the next generation of staff when we will be at nearly 30% Gen Z employees in 2025. Are you ready? Let's connect and figure out how to do it together. Join us as we discuss the next generation of recruitment Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Hannah Dannecker: Managing Partner of Better Together Group Hannah MacDonald Dannecker is here to connect. She connects companies to the employees they need. Candidates with the jobs they are desperate to get and people with the information they can use to help them make the best decisions they can. In this podcast episode, she will be sharing a lot of information about the next generation. How do we recruit and retain the next generation of staff when we will be at nearly 30% Gen Z employees in 2025. Are you ready? Let's connect and figure out how to do it together. Join us as we discuss the next generation of recruitment Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Monday 14th October 2024 Radio Show 562 : Navigating Workforce Transformation with Empathy Guest: Amy Bouque: Chief People Officer at Kelly Amy Bouque is passionate about helping people thrive both at work and in life. As Chief People Officer at Kelly, a global leader in strategic workforce solutions, she leads HR practices for over 5,000 full-time employees worldwide. Amy is committed to connecting people from all backgrounds with meaningful work that enriches their lives. She describes herself as an ally to all and focuses on driving Kelly's success through transformative initiatives that empower employees to find their purpose and reach their full potential. Join us as we discuss navigating workforce transformation with empathy Host: Andy Goram

Monday 14th October 2024 Radio Show 562 : Navigating Workforce Transformation with Empathy Guest: Amy Bouque: Chief People Officer at Kelly Amy Bouque is passionate about helping people thrive both at work and in life. As Chief People Officer at Kelly, a global leader in strategic workforce solutions, she leads HR practices for over 5,000 full-time employees worldwide. Amy is committed to connecting people from all backgrounds with meaningful work that enriches their lives. She describes herself as an ally to all and focuses on driving Kelly's success through transformative initiatives that empower employees to find their purpose and reach their full potential.   Join us as we discuss navigating workforce transformation with empathy Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram  

Guest: Steve Scanlon: Founder and CEO of Rewire The reason so many top leaders and executives turn to coaching is to effect change. They want different results, and know they need to act differently (and inspire their teams to act differently) to get them. But they are often unaware of the thoughts and feelings that lie beneath the surface, influencing their ability to make the necessary changes. Metacognition, then, becomes a powerful tool in this process, helping us to access, understand, and adjust what is happening below the line so we can change the actions we take to get the results we want. Steve Scanlon has dedicated over 30,000 hours to one-on-one coaching with business executives and other top performers, and has presented hundreds of workshops and keynote sessions to tens of thousands of people across the country. He is certified by the International Coaching Federation, has a certification in Interpersonal Neurobiology from the Mindsight Institute, and is a senior fellow at the Institute of Coaching. He is the founder and CEO of Rewire, a coaching and development company that helps companies, teams and individuals better understand how to make effective changes for radical improvement in their businesses and in their personal lives. Steve will bring to the podcast some practical ways to approach metacognition for different and better results, giving you the leadership edge. Join us as we discuss metacognition in leadership. Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Steve Scanlon: Founder and CEO of Rewire The reason so many top leaders and executives turn to coaching is to effect change. They want different results, and know they need to act differently (and inspire their teams to act differently) to get them. But they are often unaware of the thoughts and feelings that lie beneath the surface, influencing their ability to make the necessary changes. Metacognition, then, becomes a powerful tool in this process, helping us to access, understand, and adjust what is happening below the line so we can change the actions we take to get the results we want. Steve Scanlon has dedicated over 30,000 hours to one-on-one coaching with business executives and other top performers, and has presented hundreds of workshops and keynote sessions to tens of thousands of people across the country. He is certified by the International Coaching Federation, has a certification in Interpersonal Neurobiology from the Mindsight Institute, and is a senior fellow at the Institute of Coaching. He is the founder and CEO of Rewire, a coaching and development company that helps companies, teams and individuals better understand how to make effective changes for radical improvement in their businesses and in their personal lives. Steve will bring to the podcast some practical ways to approach metacognition for different and better results, giving you the leadership edge. Join us as we discuss metacognition in leadership. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Anais Nebel: Group Culture and Communications Manager, Lipsy Anaïs is a culture leader and brand strategy expert, passionate about people empowerment. She leads culture and communications for Lipsy, a fashion and beauty group made up of 7 brands including Victoria's Secret UK and Gap UK. Anaïs is known for creating out-of-the box engagement campaigns that create vibrant connections and bring the soul of a company to life. This special episode was recorded following Jo and Anais interview on stage at the 2024 Employee Engagement Summit at the Brewery in London and is hosted by Jo Moffatt, Engage for Success Advisory Board member and regular EFS radio show host. Engage for Success are media partners for Engage Business Media's industry-leading events, including the Future of Work Conference and the Employee Engagement Summit. • The key drivers that led to Lipsy London taking action to add self-empowerment to their wellbeing strategy • Why Lipsy London decided to run a photoshoot initiative • Any challenges in getting employee buy-in • Highlighting the key results that have been seen following the photoshoot • What's next for self-empowerment at Lipsy? • The achievements and impact that create the most pride Join us as we discuss how Lipsy London's recent wellbeing initiative empowered employees through self-confidence. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Anais Nebel: Group Culture and Communications Manager, Lipsy Anaïs is a culture leader and brand strategy expert, passionate about people empowerment. She leads culture and communications for Lipsy, a fashion and beauty group made up of 7 brands including Victoria's Secret UK and Gap UK. Anaïs is known for creating out-of-the box engagement campaigns that create vibrant connections and bring the soul of a company to life. This special episode was recorded following Jo and Anais interview on stage at the 2024 Employee Engagement Summit at the Brewery in London and is hosted by Jo Moffatt, Engage for Success Advisory Board member and regular EFS radio show host. Engage for Success are media partners for Engage Business Media's industry-leading events, including the Future of Work Conference and the Employee Engagement Summit. •    The key drivers that led to Lipsy London taking action to add self-empowerment to their wellbeing strategy •    Why Lipsy London decided to run a photoshoot initiative  •    Any challenges in getting employee buy-in •    Highlighting the key results that have been seen following the photoshoot •    What's next for self-empowerment at Lipsy?  •    The achievements and impact that create the most pride Join us as we discuss how Lipsy London's recent wellbeing initiative empowered employees through self-confidence. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Niki Avraam: Founder of Howat Avraam Solicitors Niki Avraam stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in leadership and workplace evolution. A legal entrepreneur with a rich background in employment and discrimination law, Niki's journey has been distinguished by litigating high-profile cases and founding the London law firm, Howat Avraam Solicitors. Her approach defies convention, challenging the established norms across various industries. Niki firmly believes that by instilling a sense of ownership in our roles, we become architects of our own careers, steering our organisations towards unprecedented success. A compelling keynote speaker on leadership mindset and future workforce issues, Niki offers a roadmap for reinvigorating professional engagement. Her concept of “Preferred Discomfort” encourages embracing growth beyond comfort zones, while her insights on the “Authenticity Trap” highlight the importance of versatility in discovering one's true potential as a leader and innovator. In her “Leadership Lessons” series, Niki distills everyday experiences into leadership wisdom. In this episode, Niki invites listeners to explore leadership through the lens of life's rich tapestry. She shares how everyday experiences, from the familial settings of a Greek Cypriot kitchen to the vibrant streets of Naples, offer profound leadership insights. By embracing these lessons, leaders can cultivate a deeply human, resilient, and adaptable approach to guiding others. Join us as we discuss life's leadership lessons. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Niki Avraam: Founder of Howat Avraam Solicitors Niki Avraam stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in leadership and workplace evolution. A legal entrepreneur with a rich background in employment and discrimination law, Niki's journey has been distinguished by litigating high-profile cases and founding the London law firm, Howat Avraam Solicitors. Her approach defies convention, challenging the established norms across various industries. Niki firmly believes that by instilling a sense of ownership in our roles, we become architects of our own careers, steering our organisations towards unprecedented success. A compelling keynote speaker on leadership mindset and future workforce issues, Niki offers a roadmap for reinvigorating professional engagement. Her concept of “Preferred Discomfort” encourages embracing growth beyond comfort zones, while her insights on the “Authenticity Trap” highlight the importance of versatility in discovering one's true potential as a leader and innovator. In her “Leadership Lessons” series, Niki distills everyday experiences into leadership wisdom.  In this episode, Niki invites listeners to explore leadership through the lens of life's rich tapestry. She shares how everyday experiences, from the familial settings of a Greek Cypriot kitchen to the vibrant streets of Naples, offer profound leadership insights. By embracing these lessons, leaders can cultivate a deeply human, resilient, and adaptable approach to guiding others. Join us as we discuss life's leadership lessons. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Dan Buckley: CEO – Cognexo We've all heard the term customer experience, but what about Employee Experience (EX)? A game-changer for forward-thinking organisations, EX is now the future of thriving workplaces – with those who invest in it four times as profitable as those who don't. Optimising pivotal points in the employee lifecycle from pre-boarding and onboarding through to offboarding and everything in between will attract top talent and ensure they stay. The stats around EX are a call to action for businesses. Invest in EX or get left behind. Dan has experience across Cyber Security, Digital Assets and other SaaS solutions. He has a total of 23 years' experience in Enterprise Sales and Business Development with a primary focus around disruptive and innovative businesses at the start-up and scale up stage. Join us as we discuss why investing in employee experience pays off. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Dan Buckley: CEO – Cognexo We've all heard the term customer experience, but what about Employee Experience (EX)? A game-changer for forward-thinking organisations, EX is now the future of thriving workplaces – with those who invest in it four times as profitable as those who don't. Optimising pivotal points in the employee lifecycle from pre-boarding and onboarding through to offboarding and everything in between will attract top talent and ensure they stay. The stats around EX are a call to action for businesses. Invest in EX or get left behind. Dan has experience across Cyber Security, Digital Assets and other SaaS solutions. He has a total of 23 years' experience in Enterprise Sales and Business Development with a primary focus around disruptive and innovative businesses at the start-up and scale up stage. Join us as we discuss why investing in employee experience pays off. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guests: Niall Cluley & Andree Gowar Naill Cluley is a Chartered FCIPD and an expert in culture and performance, helping ambitious organisations and teams navigate through change and achieve sustainable performance and growth. As Managing Director at Dragonfish Consulting, Niall leads and supports the team across all areas including our proposition development and key client relationships. He ensures we stay ahead through our continued development in the field of culture and performance by linking our research and insight across multiple sectors with our experience to maximise findings and recommendations. Andree Gowar is an established consultant with over 25 years' experience designing and delivering culture change and employee engagement strategies across a breadth of organisations. Andree leads a team of consultants working with clients to make culture change real and tangible by linking it to business performance and compliance. Andree is the driving force behind our independent research that proves the links between customers, brand and people and how our team of consultants apply this knowledge and data in support of achieving alignment for our clients and their teams. Join us as we discuss how measuring employee engagement, experience and culture differ.

Guests: Niall Cluley & Andree Gowar Naill Cluley is a Chartered FCIPD and an expert in culture and performance, helping ambitious organisations and teams navigate through change and achieve sustainable performance and growth. As Managing Director at Dragonfish Consulting, Niall leads and supports the team across all areas including our proposition development and key client relationships. He ensures we stay ahead through our continued development in the field of culture and performance by linking our research and insight across multiple sectors with our experience to maximise findings and recommendations. Andree Gowar is an established consultant with over 25 years' experience designing and delivering culture change and employee engagement strategies across a breadth of organisations. Andree leads a team of consultants working with clients to make culture change real and tangible by linking it to business performance and compliance. Andree is the driving force behind our independent research that proves the links between customers, brand and people and how our team of consultants apply this knowledge and data in support of achieving alignment for our clients and their teams. Join us as we discuss how measuring employee engagement, experience and culture differ.

Guest: Leanne Kilheeney Leanne Kilheeney is the Head of Engagement at Creative Marketing Agency Ear to the Ground. She has been with the Manchester-based agency for 12 years, during which she has held various creative and production roles working on campaigns for global brands such as Nike and PlayStation. In recent years, Leanne has transitioned her marketing and communication skills into an employee engagement role, helping the team to do the best work of their careers. Ear to the Ground specialises exclusively in the worlds of sports, esports, and gaming—sectors that resonate with Leanne's passion for the power of play. She believes that play can significantly enhance employee engagement and business success. Leanne will share examples of how she has integrated this belief into her engagement strategies at Ear to the Ground. Join us as we discuss the power of play. Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Leanne Kilheeney Leanne Kilheeney is the Head of Engagement at Creative Marketing Agency Ear to the Ground. She has been with the Manchester-based agency for 12 years, during which she has held various creative and production roles working on campaigns for global brands such as Nike and PlayStation. In recent years, Leanne has transitioned her marketing and communication skills into an employee engagement role, helping the team to do the best work of their careers. Ear to the Ground specialises exclusively in the worlds of sports, esports, and gaming—sectors that resonate with Leanne's passion for the power of play. She believes that play can significantly enhance employee engagement and business success. Leanne will share examples of how she has integrated this belief into her engagement strategies at Ear to the Ground. Join us as we discuss the power of play. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Christy Pretzinger Christy has grown WG Content from a modest freelance writing business into a nationally recognized healthcare content consultancy. Today, she's proud of the work we do for clients all over the country. But her greatest accomplishment is the company's culture, which rests on our four core values — empowered, curious, kind and fun. Under Christy's strategic and visionary leadership, WG Content is a place where employees are appreciated, respected and recognized for their contributions. A company where people grow professionally while building a meaningful life outside of work. In short, an organization where everyone knows they matter. Christy is a popular podcast speaker and is co-author of the upcoming book “Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Keys to Creating an Environment Where People Can Thrive.” She's also a long-time member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global nonprofit comprising business leaders from 65 countries. A strong believer in life-work balance, Christy makes time for fun. She enjoys travelling to faraway places, working on her golf game and staying fit by working out and hiking. A lifelong learner, she also dabbles in new hobbies such as calligraphy, drawing and attempting to learn new languages. Christy and her partner, Pete, have three adult children between them. They frequently wonder what possessed them to own four dogs, who are always underfoot. Join us as we discuss creating an environment where people can thrive. Host: Andy Goram