In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Rosalind Cohen about broadening how people view commonalities to create cultures of inclusion and belonging. Dr. Rosalind Cohen (a.k.a. Dr. Roz) ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalindfcohen/ ) is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and a “Connectifier” who helps organizations build inclusive, radically connected cultures of belonging that benefit individuals and drive business growth. A rising thinker in the worlds of belonging and i...
Dec 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 260
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chad Miller about practical ways leaders can shape their company culture. Chad ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-miller-1521559/ ) loves to help others live life abundantly (experiencing increased purpose, joy and success), creating environments where leaders and their employees thrive by bringing together insights and lessons learned from 10+ years in corporate leadership for Fortune 500 companies, a master's degree in Organizational...
Dec 17, 2024•29 min•Ep. 244
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ash Beckham about their book, How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader. Ash Beckham is an inclusion activist whose TEDx Talk “Coming Out of Your Closet” became a viral sensation. Her intrepid, relatable, and intrinsically comical style has made her an in-demand speaker, including events at Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Bank of America, and the keynote for the first LGBTQ Conference at Harvard University. Check out all of th...
Dec 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 242
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jim Fielding about the recent retreat from corporate DEI initiatives. Jim Fielding ( www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding ), a proud Ohio native and Indiana University Hoosier, started his career on the department store floor. Over the next 30 years, he would lead some of the world’s most beloved media and retail brands, including The Gap, Disney, Claire’s, Dreamworks, and 20th Century Fox. Jim is known for his ability to combine storytelli...
Dec 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 261
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michelle Gladieux about her book, Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges . Michelle Gladieux (Glad-ee-oh) is author of Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges and President of Gladieux Consulting, a Midwest-based team known for top-notch design and presentation of seminars in communication and leadership topics around the U.S. She provides executive coaching a...
Dec 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 241
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ted Bradshaw about his book, Stop Chasing Squirrels: Six Essentials to Find Your Purpose, Focus, and Flow . Ted Bradshaw ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedbradshaw/ ) served as an executive with Xerox and IBM, then left the Fortune 500 world to explore the thrills of entrepreneurship. What he found was a long string of success that looked great on the surface. But underneath it all, he felt anxious, exhausted, and stressed, chasing mone...
Dec 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 240
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Pryce-Jones about her book, INTUITION AT WORK: Using Your Gut Feelings To Get Ahead . Jessica Pryce-Jones is author of INTUITION AT WORK: Using Your Gut Feelings To Get Ahead. Pryce-Jones started her career in finance where she learned about numbers, strategy and leadership. After ten years in the corporate world, she completed a psychology degree – she wanted to understand why some of her bosses were brilliant and others were ...
Dec 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 255
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa DeAngelis about her book, Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change . Lisa DeAngelis ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-deangelis1/ ) is a holistic change practitioner, author, teacher, and speaker. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships and helping others live authentically. Her debut book, Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change offers research, wisdom, and aspirational stories th...
Dec 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 238
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erica Keswin about her book, The Retention Revolution . Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That’s Good for People , Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World (McGraw Hill 2018), and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic ...
Nov 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 239
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Artem Koren about pioneering the way forward in artificial intelligence at work. Artem Koren ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoren/ ) grew up and lived most of his adult life in New York City. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Computer Science. He later attended the NYU Stern School of Business where he earned his MBA. Artem is passionate about using AI to enrich humanity and create positive change. He combines his ...
Nov 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 236
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Misha Rubin about facilitating meaningful intentional changes at work and in life. Misha Rubin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/misharubin/ ) is a career educator, and CEO of The Career Leap. He helps executives and professionals reinvent careers, find dream jobs and thrive at work. He was a Partner at Ernst & Young, where he spent 15 fruitful years of his career. He sold and managed hundreds millions worth of projects and guided care...
Nov 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 235
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Alison Jones about gender diversity in the chemicals world compared to gender diversity in other STEM fields. Alison Jones ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-jones-0b08a51/) joined ICIS in 2020 after 18 years at Bloomberg, where she ran the investment research business. At ICIS she plays significant role in championing the business’ purpose and leading its long-term growth Strategy. Alison is passionate about diversity, equity a...
Nov 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 248
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jodi McPherson about the impact of AI on entry level work. Jodi McPherson ( www.linkedin.com/in/jodimac) is a visionary and experienced leader in the ed tech and talent sourcing space, with over 25 years of building and launching innovative SaaS business models. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Work Simplr, she has created a next-generation freelance platform that connects companies with qualified students for on-demand, fractional paid wo...
Nov 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 234
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Keith Goode about how leaders can leverage people/HR data more effectively. Keith Goode ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-goode-9a83571/ ) is Vice President of Products and Services (ZeroedIn Technologies) - Workforce Intelligence. The digital world is growing exponentially, but how is all of this data impacting an organization’s most valuable asset, their people? Keith believes this is an area of immense opportunity and it is the pr...
Nov 14, 2024•25 min•Ep. 232
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tom Geraghty about goals and incentives - from the cobra effect and perverse incentives. Tom Geraghty ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraghtytom/ ), the CEO and founder of Psychological Safety (powered by Iterum Ltd), is a trailblazer in the realm of psychological safety. With a diverse background that encompasses scientific research, technology, and leadership roles, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His jour...
Nov 13, 2024•26 min•Ep. 233
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ryan Tamminga about how human resources can leverage automation to drive employee engagement. Ryan Tamminga is the SVP, Product and Services, at Alchemer. Ryan has over 15 years of experience in both industry and consulting roles with Fortune 100 companies across products, media, resources and healthcare sectors. He has a proven track record for improving core operations performance, providing thought leadership and driving results thr...
Nov 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 247
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Nash about her book, Be Human, Lead Human, How to Connect People and Performance . Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/ ) is an executive advisor, leadership expert, and consultant to Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, Boeing, and Verizon. She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, helping successful leaders connect people ...
Nov 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 230
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Inez Robinson-Odom about their book, The Silent Rebellion: Becoming a Modern Leader . Inez Robinson-Odom ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/inez-odom-52b94413) works in media, education, executive coaching and social justice. She is vice president of professional development for TEAM LEWIS, and is based in San Diego, California. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
Nov 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 245
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sarah Adler about supporting mental health in the modern workplace. Dr. Sarah Adler is CEO/Founder of Wave Life, a mental health platform that pairs affordable and quality coaching with engaging and immersive skill-building for Gen Z. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and former hedge fund analyst obsessed with improving access to high-quality mental healthcare. Dr. Adler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanfor...
Nov 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 229
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Claire Croft & Phil Lewis about the power of people-centric change in today's business landscape. In the realm of business transformation, Corporate Punk stands apart. Co-founded by Phil and Claire, this dynamic duo brings a refreshing approach to organizational evolution. Claire, an advocate for unlocking human potential, believes that true success emerges when each individual's talents are harnessed and magnified. Her strategic a...
Oct 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 226
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Jonathan Bennett about navigating the emotional journey of a merger or acquisition of your company. Jonathan Bennett, ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan/ ) provides sought-after leadership coaching and strategic counsel to CEOs, executive teams, politicians, and boards of directors across Canada. With experience in urban, rural, remote, and First Nations communities, Jonathan’s expertise is in social purpose business st...
Oct 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 227
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Calise about the role of human capital leadership in organizational success. Tim Calise ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcalise/ ), a versatile entrepreneur, finance expert, and podcast host, founded successful tech fitness ventures and raised $325mm for his first hedge fund by age 25. He co-developed ALAN, an AI-driven SaaS platform, achieving remarkable growth from $0 to $20M ARR in 6 months. Currently, he is the co-creator with mu...
Oct 29, 2024•20 min•Ep. 225
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth about "radical self-compassion" and why it is important in leadership. Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hollingsworth-ph-d-0644058b/ ) is Founder and CEO of Hollingsworth Consulting, author of the bestselling book The Compassion Advantage: How Top Leaders Build More Humanizing Workplaces (2024), and a leading global expert on compassion and self-compassion in life and leadership. Ch...
Oct 25, 2024•24 min•Ep. 243
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Wentworth about the disconnect between employers and their frontline workforce. David Wentworth ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmwentworth) is vice president of learning and talent development platform evangelist at Schoox. Wentworth brings more than a decade of knowledge to the company, including a deep understanding of the workplace technology industry, with an emphasis on learning and development (L&D). Prior to Schoox,...
Oct 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 237
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Divya Ghatak about the viability of hybrid work models and leadership approaches to sustain operational efficiency and team morale. Divya Ghatak ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-ghatak-45b55a1/ )is the Chief People Officer of SentinelOne, leading the organization’s People, Talent, Foundation, and Workplace functions. She has enabled the company’s hypergrowth and expansion plans while strengthening an amazing company culture through ...
Oct 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 221
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Oppong about the greatest challenges and obstacles to creating lasting DEI change in the workplace. Daniel Oppong ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-oppong/ ) is the Founder of The Courage Collective, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultancy that takes a strategic, holistic and human centered approach to DEI work. He is also the Founder of Boundless, a platform designed to create access for Black & Brown folks pursuin...
Oct 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 220
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic. Amy Gilliland ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/ ) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilitie...
Oct 22, 2024•24 min•Ep. 219
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jose Berlanga about wins, losses, and the raw truth about business growth. At only four years old, Jose Berlanga found himself at death’s door following a devastating accident that left his body covered in third-degree burns. Determined not to let tragedies solely define his life story, Jose set out to make a name for himself. Jose has achieved multimillionaire status four distinct times, in four separate industries: an import/export c...
Oct 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 228
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mosongo Moukwa about the importance of small moments that build confidence. Over his thirty-year career in senior leadership positions in R & D and operations with global companies, Mosongo Moukwa ( linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa ), PhD, MBA, has helped solve the world’s most important innovation challenges. His transformational leadership style has left a legacy of increased profitability and growth at some of the world’s top brand...
Oct 17, 2024•30 min•Ep. 218
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rich Russakoff about why CEOs burn out and self sabotage. Rich Russakoff ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/richrussakoff/) is an internationally acclaimed business coach, speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur. As President and CEO of ‘Coach to The Best’, Rich guides CEOs and entrepreneurs throughout the world. Rich is always in demand as a speaker, and has spoken at INC Magazine Conferences, the Fortune Growth Summit, The International ...
Oct 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 217
