Refine & Grow

In this episode, Justin and Lynse reflect on themes from this season, their learnings from the interviewees, and preview topics that will be covered in the next season of Refine & Grow with Justin & Lynse . 

In this episode, Justin and Lynse interview Mary Wenstrom about her “Pathway to Purpose” program that enables students to find purpose and excitement about their career choices early-on; and how industry professionals, businesses, and local communities can support career-based learning. Want to learn more? Go to https://www.pilinaeducation.org/

In this episode, Lynse interviews Tim Hast about the DiSC (Dominance, influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness) personality assessment, how it works, and why learning to be an active listener is the key to being an effective communicator and having influence, as outlined in his book Powerful Listening, Powerful Influence. Want to learn more? Go to https://encorelifeskills.com/

In this episode, Lynse interviews Danielle Sax, the host of UKHealth Radio’s “From Stress to Authentic Success” podcast about her personal experience and expertise on stress, it’s impacts, why it’s important to address head on, and what it means to live authentic success.  Want to learn more? Go to https://daniellesax.com/

In this episode, Justin and Lynse interview David Achata about his work guiding Executives on the importance of knowing and understanding your values in order to have a productive work and personal life, and the approach he outlines in his latest book, Executive Retreats for Busy Business Leaders.  Want to learn more? Go to https://achatacoaching.com/

In this episode, Justin and Lynse interview Jonas Akerman about how to grow a small business, what indicators point toward success, and the capability assessment and entrepreneurial stories he and his co-authors outline in their book, From 50 to 500.  Want to learn more? Go to https://www.alaricpartners.com/

In this episode, Justin and Lynse interview Marty Strong about his journey from the military to civilian world, how that transition helped him identify the traits and requirements to lead, and his approach to developing a leadership mindset, outlined in his books, Be Nimble and Be Visionary. Want to learn more? Go to https://martystrongbenimble.com/

In this episode, Justin and Lynse interview Estelle Read on her journey to overcoming workaholism, her expertise in Imposter Syndrome, and her solution – called the Shine model, outlined in her best-selling book, Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress. Want to learn more? Go to https://2beee.com/

In this episode, Justin and Lynse interview Dr. Elizabeth Moran about understanding the important role neuroscience plays in our reaction to change, and the need for business leaders overseeing change initiatives to proactively utilize the five brain concepts outlined in her book, Forward: Leading Your Team Through Change, to get better results. Want to learn more? Go to https://www.elizabethmoran...

In this episode, Justin and Lynse discuss this season’s theme of thought leadership and preview the list of interviewees.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse summarize topics, highlight their favorite discussions from this season, and provide listeners with additional resources.

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the analogy she applied to craft a methodology for self-reflection, and asks Justin & Shanae about how they build their toolkit, develop their “lessons learned”, and determine when it’s time to make a change. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the advice she received that helped her become proactive and confident in setting work-life expectations with employers, and asks Justin & Shanae how they define and approach the concept of “work-life balance”. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the advice that helped her blend rules with creativity to become a more well-rounded consultant, and asks Justin & Shanae to share their experiences working with colleagues and managers who work differently than they do. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the advice that taught her how to best focus her time and effort, and asks Justin & Shanae about their tips on setting boundaries, aligning expectations, and avoiding burn-out in the workplace. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind her favorite advice from Justin, and asks him and Shanae about their tips on navigating ambiguity, risk tolerance, and mitigation approaches. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind her favorite advice from Shanae, and asks her and Justin about their tips for being observant, communication styles, and holding space for others. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the advice she used to lay the foundation for her brand, and asks Justin & Shanae for their thoughts on the pros and cons of building a personal brand, and the importance of accountability. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the advice that taught her how to push toward workplace solutions, and asks Justin & Shanae about tips for making forward progress in meetings, team alignment, and complex business problems. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the advice she received that helped her overcome frustration in the workplace, and asks Justin & Shanae about their advice on finding learning in mundane tasks and difficult discussions. 

In this episode, Justin & Lynse discuss this season’s theme – based on the new book Refine & Grow: Lessons Learned on Navigating the Business World . They introduce this season’s guest host, Shanae Strayer, and talk about the importance and impact of being a mentor in the workplace. 

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind the advice she received when beginning a new job, and asks Justin & Shanae about their experiences with timing, building relationships, and learning how things work when onboarding to a new company, role, or project. 

In this episode, Justin & Lynse reflect on the topics reviewed in season 4 including overarching themes, and offer a sneak peek into Season 5.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse interview Caleb Brigman – a Senior HR Business Partner with 10+ years of experience. Caleb shares the advice that changed his perspective on how to build a career path.

In this episode, Lynse interviews Heidi Lahart – a Management Consultant and entrepreneur with 25+ years of work experience, and expertise in employee relationships and learning & development. Heidi shares the story behind the advice that guided her through a variety of roles she’s taken on.