In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Creasey about focusing on the people side of change. Tim Creasey ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/ ) is a dynamic presenter, researcher, and thought leader on managing the people side of change. His work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on change management. Through public speaking and writing, he advances the discipline of change management as a structured, rigorous approach for driving bu...
May 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 158
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier about teaching mindfulness, self-care and maintaining healthy habits in and out of the workplace. Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier is a practicing resilience and anxiety psychologist and experienced senior leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical counseling and workplace psychology by working with various leaders and professionals. Dr. Marie- Helene Pelletier’s virtual and in-person keynote speeches and ...
May 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 131
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Aoife O’Brien about identify and responding to toxic work cultures. Aoife O’Brien founded Happier at Work with the mission to accelerate the progress of women at work. She is passionate about creating a culture that supports women to thrive, and helps organizations increase their bottom line while supporting female leaders to reach their full potential. She works with business leaders and employees to focus on: workplace culture; culti...
May 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 130
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Mautz about his recent book, The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors. Scott Mautz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/) is a former senior executive of Procter & Gamble, where he successfully ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion-dollar businesses. Scott is faculty on reserve at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Ed...
May 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 162
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Katie Mares about resilience building and women’s empowerment. As a brand experience expert, TED talk speaker, and #1 Best Selling Author of CustomHER Experience, Katie Mares ( linkedin.com/in/katie-mares-ctdp-mcatd-cpsa ) knows firsthand the challenges organizations encounter as they strive to design a sustainable and effective CX program tailored for the female consumer. Katie brings to a unique blend of experience, combining her exp...
May 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 142
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Surabhi Lal about building intentional community in hybrid work settings. Surabhi Lal ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/surabhilal) is in the business of creating a better future of work—whether it be remote, hybrid, or in-person. A boundary spanning leader, she is a facilitator, professor, and storyteller who creates spaces where people feel seen and builds workplace communities where people want to go to work. Using empathy and strategy ...
Apr 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 128
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rachel Rider about her book, Who You Are is How You Lead. Rachel Rider ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellrider ) founded MettaWorks in 2015 after a distinguished career in HR, receiving executive coaching certification from Columbia University, and extensive training in meditation, Somatic Experiencing, and Polarity Therapy. Starting as HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she w...
Apr 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 129
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brenda Stover and Kate Grady using AI technology to prepare students for their interactions with recruiters and hiring managers. As part of the Clay Center at VSB leadership team, Brenda Stover leads the O'Donnell Center at the Villanova School of Business. Delivering professional development services and resources for business students, including experiential education, career education initiatives, student business society activities...
Apr 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 153
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sophie Thompson about using virtual reality for upskilling and professional development. Sophie Thompson ( www.linkedin.com/in/sophiethompsonvr ) is the Co-founder and CEO of VirtualSpeech, an award-winning education platform that combines e-learning with practice exercises online and in virtual reality. Sophie started VirtualSpeech in 2015 as a way to overcome her fear of public speaking using VR. Since then, VirtualSpeech has develop...
Apr 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 127
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her book, Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work. Shelmina Babai Abji is an author, board member, TEDx speaker, former IBM VP, angel investor, and distinguished alumni who is devoted to helping career women emerge as leaders. As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina rose up to become one of the highest...
Apr 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 126
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Roger L. Firestien about deliberate creativity and creative problem-solving. Roger L. Firestien, PhD ( linkedin.com/in/rogerfirestien) has presented programs on innovation to over 600 organizations around the world including Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, universities, associations, and religious institutions. His nine-part series on innovation is available on the OpenSesame e-learning platform. His latest books include...
Apr 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 155
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Julie Noonan about using reverse mentoring to bridge the generational divide in the workforce. Julie Noonan ( www.linkedin.com/in/jnoonanconsulting ) is an executive coach and change strategist working with organizations and their leaders to successfully ride the waves of change. Her specific focus is on the last of the Boomer generation and how they are faring in the final years of their formal careers. She is passionate about inter-g...
Apr 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 125
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jim Marshall about using Septemics to help others at work. Jim Marshall ( http://linkedin.com/in/jim-marshall-b10982205 ) is a polymathic intellectual who has has devoted over 50,000 hours to the study and practice of multiple dimensions of human potential and development. He received a classical education as an honor student at a Jesuit Military Prep School, was accepted into engineering school while still a junior in prep school, and...
Apr 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 120
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alan S. Questel about how intentional kindness can help create a better workplace. Alan S. Questel ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-questel-6a70842a/ ) is known for his clarity, creativity and down to earth style of teaching. He brings a depth of understanding, humor and gentle human perspective while creating lively conditions for learning. Alan has taught thousands of people in over 20 countries, on 5 continents. Trained by Dr. Fel...
Apr 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 115
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Gary Cohen about executive coaching and waving the leadership magic wand. Over his career, Gary Cohen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycohen/ ) embarked on several entrepreneurial ventures, each offering unique lessons in leadership and business strategy. His first major entrepreneurial success was with ACI Telecentrics, a national company, which he co-founded with Rick Diamond. They grew the company from a modest beginning to a workf...
Apr 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 144
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Muller about how we can approach layoffs in a more humane manner. Deb Muller ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiemuller/ ) is the founder, and CEO of HR Acuity. After serving in executive HR roles at numerous Fortune 500 companies including Honeywell, Citibank, and Marsh & McLennan, Deb launched HR Acuity in 2006, to create technology with built-in expertise and equip organizations to manage employee relations more strategicall...
Apr 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 141
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robyn Clark about succession planning and growing your bench. Robyn Clark ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynrclark/) is the founder of WinningWise, an HR / Talent Management company and has worked with a wide range of companies from L’Oreal to the Federal Reserve Bank. She has more than 30 years of experience designing and delivering solutions in talent management. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network ! Check out t...
Apr 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 123
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sheldon Gilbert about training tech talent from underserved communities. Sheldon Gilbert ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-gilbert-38926b) is committed to addressing some of the more important complex issues facing our world, from racial injustice and environmental destabilization, to unregulated scientific developments in genetic engineering and artificial intelligence. So, he founded Kura Labs to create new pathways for ensuring ...
Apr 03, 2024•24 min•Ep. 135
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Eikenberry about why return to office plans are failing, and what companies should be focused on instead. Kevin Eikenberry ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry/ ) is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning, and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. In the last thirty years, he has helped organizations across North America, and leaders from 53 countries on leadership, teamw...
Apr 02, 2024•27 min•Ep. 117
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelly Mackin about her book, Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work. Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work, and cofounder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs Assessment which empowers people to create their best work life and workplace. Kelly’s journey from ill-being to well-being at work ignited her passion and dedi...
Apr 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 146
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Aaron Marcum about eliminating unhealthy stress, flourishing personally, and creating the good life. Aaron Marcum ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-marcum/ ) holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania where he studied under Dr. Martin Seligman, father of the field of positive psychology. For twenty years, he successfully scaled businesses and is the recipient of top industry awards recognizing h...
Mar 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 122
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shawn Newell about how to develop a greater understanding of one another. Shawn is the retired Vice President of Business Development at Industrial Supply Company where he worked for 37 years. He serves as a community integrator working as the vice president of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP, a former Commissioner on the Governor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission and co-chair of the Utah Black Round Table, the former...
Mar 26, 2024•38 min•Ep. 124
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Randy Brazie and Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal about steadfast leadership. Dr. Randy Brazie, MD, SEP® ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-brazie-491b1398/ ), is the former chief medical officer for Resilient Health, an Arizona nonprofit healthcare provider of innovative multimodal services for both public and private sectors. He currently serves as a medical director for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and has a private practice. He is ...
Mar 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 119
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Melanie Bell about innovative ways to develop empathy and critical thinking skills as a leader. Melanie Bell ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieabell/ ) is the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, a company that helps B2B businesses generate outstanding revenue growth by bringing together their marketing, sales, and service teams around an information-driven customer experience built on the HubSpot platform. Melanie is an active angel inve...
Mar 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 121
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Larry McAlister about embracing cutting-edge AI/tech-enabled strategies to inspire innovators. Three-time CHRO, Larry McAlister ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrymcalister/) is distinguished as a career-long innovator and natural-born leader in the HR space. Most recently serving as VP of Global Talent at NetApp, and named in the Top 50 Human Resources Professional Awards (OnConferences, 2021), Larry is consistently sought after to br...
Mar 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 118
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cari Jacobs-Crovetto about soul retrieval at work. Cari Jacobs-Crovetto ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/carisf/ ) is an executive coach and advisor specializing in leadership development. After an advertising career working with Levis, P&G, and Lexus, and work with startups Sunrun and ModCloth, she pivoted towards personal growth. She is certified by UC Berkeley and coach at Stanford." Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast...
Mar 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 116
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alexandra Bowden about gamifying and operationalizing workplace culture. Alexandra Bowden is a speaker, consultant, partner, educator, and advocate. She has a vision to put customer service and creativity back into the Talent equation. After a dramatic career pivot of her own, and realizing that talent can come from a multitude of places which we aren't tapping into, she founded PEOPLEfirst. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Pod...
Mar 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 114
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Carlson about the need for technology apprenticeship programs. Jennifer Carlson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-she-her-99838b2/ ) serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is a non nonprofit organization that creates alternative pathways to access tech talent and help organizations address digital skills shortages, while providing economic mobility to underrepresented groups by identifyi...
Mar 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 113
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Randi Roberts about getting in the driver’s seat of your own career. Executive and Career-Life Coach, Randi Roberts ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-roberts-28a8768/ ) is all about helping professionals become re-energized by their work and attain career fulfillment, without compromising what matters most. As a coach Randi prides herself on helping her clients unlock their highest potential and provides them with the tools to get th...
Feb 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 111
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Claire Milligan about the neurodiverse leader and how we can leverage unconventional traits for exceptional results. As someone with ADHD, Claire Milligan ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemilligan/ ) is not afraid to tell you she often bounces from one thing to the next. But the same ADHD that brings about the ping-pong effect also enables her to break down complex concepts in easy-to-understand ways, hyperfocus until she identifies...
Feb 21, 2024•25 min•Ep. 112
