Suman Giri, PhD in Advanced Infrastructure Systems and current Director of Global Data Science and Innovation at Merck, explains the fundamental challenges of technology adoption in most companies. As a technologist, Suman is no stranger to geeking out over technology and process automation, but he understands that if the end user is not involved in the conversation, then the chances of adoption are extremely low. He shares that true human engagement does not stem from a tool being rolled out bu...
Nov 03, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
It is easy to fall into life’s “what ifs,” running on a loop in our minds from what if I get COVID to what if I lose my job , and everything in between. Our mental chatter is heightened with 24/7 access to the world through social media, enabling late-night work hours and the self-comparison to glamorous and thoroughly filtered images on social media. With so much going on around us at all times, it is easy to lose connection to the relationship we have to ourselves and our internal work. Attorn...
Oct 20, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Impactful Improv’s Founder and CEO, Beth Sanchez sheds light on the power of vulnerability. After two decades of work in corporate America, Beth assessed a need for more vulnerability in driving the success and efficiency of leaders across the board. She started Impactful Improv as a way to facilitate exercises that focused on critical skills such as active listening, creative thinking, and open-mindedness. Beth explains how vulnerability can be used as a strategic approach to navigate the emoti...
Oct 06, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sweat with Les CEO and Creative Presentation Leader at Ralph Lauren, Leslie Corbett walks through the power of movement and mind-body connection. Leslie’s blended retail and athletic background have positioned her beautifully to build her own company focused on her client and their fitness goals. Over the past few years, Leslie has gained exposure with retailers such as Jimmy Choo, Saks, Fifth Avenue, and Ralph Lauren while also working as a New York Knicks City Dancer and leading dance and fitn...
Sep 22, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Chris Lunney, Change Leadership & Lean Process Improvement Leader, discusses organizational culture transformation and the results driven practice of people over process. Chris shares personal experiences as he walks through tools to lead people through change management processes and explains the value of simple communication and storytelling over layered processes when leading a change effort. He clarifies the difference between compliance vs. commitment and shares examples of connecting a...
Sep 08, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Henry Casanova, Founding Partner at Janus Consulting Partners, a firm that supports organizations with retained talent search from Director to CEO level executives, candidly approaches the Talent Acquisition space. With over fifteen years of experience in recruitment and leadership, Henry provides his perspective on employee engagement and growth. He discusses ways that mid-level leaders can have more of an impact while sharing his barometer for personal and professional success. He explains how...
Aug 25, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
While the term mindfulness is commonly used as a failsafe for all things self-improvement, what does it actually mean and how do we know if we are truly living mindfully ? During a conversation with Peter Callahan, Business Leadership Coach and Leadership & Engagement Director for Copper Beech Institute, we dive deep into the definition of mindfulness with very little reference to the actual word. Peter explains the impact of living a balanced life by moving from an achievement driven mindse...
Aug 11, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Health and wellness best practices are the bedrock of self-care and energy preservation, however, something that works well for one person may not be a good fit for another. While a balanced diet and exercise are critical elements to healthy living, it is important for individuals to find the practices and meal plans that work best for them. Niki Campbell, founder and CEO of The Flourish Group, an organization that specializes in executive and workplace wellness services, joins The Human Method ...
Jul 28, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7
John Matas, Global Head of Fraud & Risk Operations for Etsy.com and a leader in the world of financial crime, brings his investigative background in Corporate America to the forefront as he shares leadership successes, the practice of neurolinguistic programming, and the value of failure. John dives into his personal transition from Macy’s, where he built a career working for a brick and mortar retailer to Etsy.com, a virtual organization. He explains the importance of continual self-reinven...
Jul 14, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Susan Amorose, clinical practitioner, therapist, and educator for integrative approaches to work, living, and healing, provides an extremely intuitive perspective on human nature. During the interview Susan breaks down the healing practices of alternative therapies such as QiGong, Yin Yang theories, and Reiki and how they can support in providing a deeper connection to self and growth. She artfully explains how our individual reactions to the pandemic offer a unique insight into our essential na...
Jun 30, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Helen Formoso-Murias, a relevant leader in the New York City fashion industry, shares the value of building a personal brand through wardrobe. She has built her career in organizations such as Barneys, Goyard, Kering, LVMH, Bloomingdales, and Chanel and uses her experience to explain why a personal sense of style supersedes a materialistic perspective of fashion. She explains how fashion can be used as a strategic art form to develop how we approach each day and how we want to show up. During ou...
Jun 16, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Tiffany Castagno, CEO & Founder of CEPHR, LLC, a Human Resources Consulting Firm, explains the symptoms and measurable qualities of healthy vs. unhealthy organizational cultures. During this dialogue she taps into the transition from a subject matter expert to a leader, personal values in connection with organizational values, and how employees can help themselves by not giving all of their power away to their company. She also sheds light on mental health and how the pandemic has impacted d...
Jun 09, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Individual vs. Organization Tom Henry, Certified Barrett Values Consultant, DDI Success Profiles accredited, executive coach, and organizational development leader, speaks to conscious leadership and the empirical evidence that proves value in the shift to a human first culture. A former executive at Whole Foods, Tom shares the effect Jeff Bezos had on raising the company’s minimum wage to $15/hr. by simply stating it as the new normal. Overnight, the company figured out a way to change employee...
Jun 02, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Dr. Megan Leasher of Talent Plus gets real about the coaching industry and what individuals and organizations should be looking for in a coach. She talks about the work it takes to achieve change through a coaching relationship and how organizations can maximize hired coaches. She defines coaching, explains how it can be used as a tool to get the most out of people, and how to ensure coaching sessions are providing long-term impact. Labeled one of HR’s Rising Stars by Human Resources Executive M...
May 26, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
On this secondary introduction episode of The Human Method Podcast, show host, Meagan Bond is interviewed by friend Dr. Tracey Holst to delve deeper into the podcast, Meagan’s company, The Bond Consulting Group, and what you can expect from the show. In this episode you will learn about the approach Meagan has created to support companies through culture transformation, the value of not using a one-size-fits all approach with culture change, and why it is imperative for employees to work on them...
May 24, 2021•31 min
Video episode available here: https://www.thebondconsultinggroup.com/post/the-human-method-podcast-now-live Welcome to the Human Method Podcast! Episode 00 (Trailer) and episode 0 are both precursors for what you can expect from us this year. The Human Method is an extension of The Bond Consulting Group, a consulting firm that leads organizations through culture transformation by focusing on the individuals that make up a company. This podcast is designed to explore incredible guests as connoiss...
May 19, 2021•22 min
