In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cathy Lanzalaco about equipping new college graduates to meet the challenges of a competitive job search. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vVBxD5AlVtE. Cathy Lanzalaco (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathylanzalaco/) is CEO of Inspire Careers, a full-service career marketing firm based in Buffalo, NY and serving job seekers across the country. Inspire Careers specializes in career launches for new college graduates and career mark...
Jun 16, 2022•31 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carrie-Lynn Hotson about interview preparation and common errors people make. See the video here: https://youtu.be/7zMxJI7wVR4. Carrie-Lynn holds (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-lynn-hotson-45a56b191/) a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Carleton University in Criminology and has a postgraduate certificate in Human Resources Management. She has worked for 25 years as a coach, leader , facilitator, and HR Senior Manager. Six years...
Jun 15, 2022•32 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Madelaine Claire Weiss about peak performance decision making and the impact of decision making on work and life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/guajOA9-xJk. Madelaine Claire Weiss, LICSW, MBA, BCC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelaineweiss/) is a Harvard trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, Life Coach with an MBA, currently in private practice in Washington, D.C. She is a ...
Jun 14, 2022•31 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Blaine McKee & Hollis Scarborough about how to know your collaborations work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ggjWnDgGpf8. Blaine McKee and Hollis Scarborough are best friends and founders of Hullabaloo Book Company. Over 25 years of friendship, they embarked upon varied and sometimes eclectic career paths leading to their most demanding job title: Mom. Blaine has four kids with her now-retired navy husband in Texas and Ho...
Jun 13, 2022•31 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathryn Hutchison and Dan Hogancamp about team culture and what it’s like to be a small organization that drives innovation within a larger company. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Yxa34UxPJiM. Kathryn Hutchison (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynhutchison/) is the Senior Director for Threadsy.com, one of the nation’s leading online retailers for blank apparel. She joined Threadsy in 2021, leading the launch of the business a...
Jun 12, 2022•37 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Anthony Harris about how businesses can have workplace safety within the realm of new COVID strains and mandates. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5_ve0DO2ocU. Dr. Anthony Harris, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisan/) is the Owner of HFit Health and the former Chief Innovation Officer and Medical Director for WorkCare. He is board-certified in occupational and environmental medicine. Dr. Harris is th...
Jun 11, 2022•30 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Darby Vannier about the power of past experience to current and future success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ZvuSCGN6jHI. Darby Vannier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darbyvannier/) has over 20 years of experience in leadership development and strategic consulting. He has led effective teams of more than a 100 employees, coached others into their own leadership positions, and created stability during challenging organizationa...
Jun 10, 2022•32 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sri Chellappa about how the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai can be applied to the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/BVQTYOaQqpA. Sri Chellappa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikantchellappa/) is the President and Co-Founder of Engagedly, a people strategy platform software that redefines performance appraisals by simplifying and incorporating elements of employee engagement and development into the performance review pro...
Jun 09, 2022•32 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eric Pliner about key principles leaders should use to guide their decision making. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5WuhZbEmflI. With more than twenty years’ experience in leadership development, organizational culture, and strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives, Eric Pliner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericpliner/) was appointed Chief Executive Officer of YSC Consulting in 2019. In a decade with YSC, he has designed an...
Jun 08, 2022•32 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Krenitsky M.D. about his book, The Still Point: The Simplicity of Spiritual Enlightenment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/3p0P0FsT3Jc. Kevin Krenitsky M.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-krenitsky-m-d-0267969/) is an experienced executive with a demonstrated record of success working in the biotechnology and diagnostics and medical device industry. He is a strong corporate development professional skilled in buildin...
Jun 07, 2022•30 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Victoria Dew about employee experience communication and employee value proposition. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8MyD5LYeLs0. Victoria Dew, SCMP is the Founder& CEO of Dewpoint Communications, a firm focused on helping people-powered businesses to better communicate with their employees every day, and works with clients ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 50 companies. Her global business experience includes ...
Jun 06, 2022•29 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bethany Snyder about using advocacy to grow your organization’s power and influence. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UNI9j4ZGdQ4. Bethany Snyder (www.linkedin.com/in/bethanysnyder) is the founder of Snyder Strategies, LLC, and a nonprofit advocacy strategist, enthusiast, and optimist. She works with nonprofit organizations to help them realize their people-power to pass good policy – and strengthen their organization from the ...
Jun 05, 2022•31 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cyndi Lynne about how companies can support returning employees who've experienced a serious illness or chronic diagnosis. See the video here: https://youtu.be/bW_iUBuBW9k. With 25+ years of nursing experience and successfully navigating numerous health challenges of her own, Cyndi Lynne (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndilynne/) has become an expert at helping women transcend their diagnosis and reclaim powerful, beautiful lives. I...
Jun 04, 2022•28 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dane Espegard about creating and driving positive company culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/9DbueUZSJ4o. Dane Espegard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneespegard/) is a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a Culture centered around Dream Achieving. The system is bottom-up and puts the emphasis on the development and personal lives of the team member. Dane works with companies in a ve...
Jun 03, 2022•31 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bryna Haynes about the role of consciousness and self-inquiry in making the leap from being an expert to being a thought leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5ixiEqcpSRQ. Bryna Haynes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryna-haynes/) is the founder and CEO of WorldChangers Media. As a nationally-known book strategist, speaker, ghostwriter, and editor, she has helped hundreds of thought leaders, teachers, healers, and enlightened ...
Jun 02, 2022•36 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Emily Sander about her book, Hacking Executive Leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/RkwhQ6DfUM0. Emily Sander is a C-Suite Executive and Founder of Next Level Coaching. As an ICF-Certified Coach, she guides clients towards new perspectives that enable them to adapt and evolve as leaders. She is the author of the book, Hacking Executive Leadership. Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Check out the...
Jun 01, 2022•29 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Janet Mertens about the new report from the Josh Bersin Company, The Definitive Guide to Recruiting: Human-Centered Talent Acquisition. See the video here: https://youtu.be/jjezALMbXUM. Some highlights from the report: The research, based on more than 600 responses from HR professionals around the world, found that old-style job posting, advertising and traditional interviewing are among the least impactful recruitment practices in...
May 31, 2022•32 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Roger Nairn about how and why companies should start and measure the ROI of their own podcast. See the video here: https://youtu.be/247drDSlIHw. Roger Nairn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogernairn604/) is a lateral thinker, problem solver, strategist and finder of new ways. He believes in the power of the happy customer and spent years managing client relationships and building brands for world-famous agencies like DDB and Cossette...
May 30, 2022•28 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rod Khleif about the psychology of success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Hi3agH6dovw. Rod Khleif (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif/) is a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about business, high performance, real estate and giving back. As one of the country's top business, real estate and peak performance luminaries, Rod has built over 24 businesses in his 40 year business career several which...
May 29, 2022•32 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Merchan about the shifting human capital strategy and acquiring talent in the cannabis industry. See the video here: https://youtu.be/V6I2qakPnaw. Luis Merchan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/merchanluis), President and CEO of Flora Growth Corp., is a New York & Miami -based executive with over a decade of proven experience in enterprise sales management, corporate strategy, merchandising and expense management, and customer ...
May 28, 2022•29 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Paul Szyarto about AI, deep machine learning, and digital transformation for the future of work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vRmDu6zQ_B8. Paul Szyarto (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulszyarto/) is Chief Strategy Officer BOSS AI, Owner of PSG, and Managing Partner A2E. He is an Oxford University and Wharton Business School educated expert in business operations and technologies and has spent the last twenty years maximizing...
May 27, 2022•29 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Novis about using video games to engage workers and build organizational culture in a remote work environment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/od5ebSNyT9U. Since Scott Novis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottnovis/) started working GameTruck in 2005, he always felt video games could be a great way to create and enhance friendships. After entertaining more than 10M kids with the help of franchise owners, he saw how impact...
May 26, 2022•36 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Draper about creating the people first and human-centric workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/PtRjLskJMuU. Alex Draper (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-draper/) started life as a trainee school teacher in the UK. In 2002 he moved into adult education joining a global leadership training organization. In 2015, Alex founded DX after seeing a gap in the marketplace for effective EQ-based experiential leadership traini...
May 25, 2022•31 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Edwards about taking the gamesmanship out of management and leadership and replacing it with authenticity and transparency. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Ooy5rOndmNI. David Edwards (www.linkedin.com/in/david-r-edwards-55ab3450) worked in health care for 35 years. He took what he learned as a CFO, COO, and CEO and built on it as he researched how to correct what is wrong with healthcare in American. His epiphany, consis...
May 24, 2022•36 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ken Lindner about his book, ASPIRE HIGHER: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World. See the video here: https://youtu.be/yTCBk8m8kjo. Ken Lindner is the proud founder of POSITIVE LIFE CHOICE PSYCHOLOGY™ and the POSITIVE LIFE CHOICE PSYCHOLOGY LIFESTYLE™. Ken graduated from Harvard University, magna cum laude, and from Cornell Law School. Ever since he wrote his college honors thesis discussi...
May 23, 2022•34 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Becca Powers about the power of AND - how replacing your "ors" with "and" creates more expansion in your life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/08XCmFKow94. Becca Powers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapowers1313/) is an award-winning hi-tech sales executive and motivational speaker. With over 20 years of experience, her career boasts Fortune 500 giants such as Dell and Cisco. From growing up with musician parents who flirted...
May 22, 2022•32 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with DanRam about Adaptability Quotient (AQ), the new superpower. See the video here: https://youtu.be/mQ6pc4lpjns. DanRam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdanram/) travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman, F1 champion Nico Rosberg, Grammy-winning artists and celebrities, he works on 4 continents fr...
May 21, 2022•33 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Overweg about the ability to adapt and change perspective in a world that is constantly changing. See the video here: https://youtu.be/S04LNbxIIIY. Robert Overweg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertoverweg/) is the founder of the Adaptable Mindset program. He and his team empower people to develop their own Adaptable Mindset, to develop mental flexibility. Learn how to create mental space and to find new possibilities. In ou...
May 20, 2022•34 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Maxine L. Johnson about the 5 critical components for creating global communities of change. See the video here: https://youtu.be/59eLUn0frvM. Maxine L. Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxjohns/) is an author, co-author, certified life coach, transformation specialist and expert speaker serving professional women who are purposed to lead. Featured in USA Today as one of the Top 15 Entrepreneurs to watch in 2021, Medium, Kivo D...
May 19, 2022•30 min
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ted May about the importance of executive presence and overcoming presentation panic. See the video here: https://youtu.be/NlxdkRi0k1A. Ted May (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-may-a6b0166/) specializes in Executive Presence and Presentation development. He is an Affiliated Faculty member in three Master's degree programs at George Mason University's graduate business school, leads workshops on Stage Presence for Executives at the ...
May 18, 2022•40 min
