Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing

In this insightful episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Madeline Des Jardins, a passionate leader in internal communications, employee engagement, and culture building. With a career spanning over a decade, Madeline has successfully guided global organizations through major transitions, including mergers, IPOs, acquisitions, and crisis communications—all while...

In this inspiring episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Kirsten Eastwood, a visionary leader dedicated to workforce development, community engagement, and economic empowerment for women. As President of Dress for Success Toronto, Kirsten drives impactful initiatives that help women achieve financial independence through career support, networking, and profession...

In this thought-provoking episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Hilary McVey, a visionary leader in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI&A) shaping the future of workplace culture at Deloitte Canada. As Managing Partner for DEI&A, Hilary combines deep expertise in human capital management, enterprise transformation, and inclusive leadership to...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Shanna Goodell, a dynamic leader in learning and development whose work has transformed how organizations cultivate talent, drive cultural change, and empower individuals to thrive. As the Head of Global Learning and Development and CHRO Chief of Staff at Druva, Shanna designs and implements forward-thinking strategi...

In this compelling episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Betzy Estrada, a transformative HR leader whose expertise has shaped the future of workplace culture, talent strategy, and organizational development in the biotechnology and medical device industries. As Chief Human Resources Officer at Sumitomo Pharma America, Betzy spearheads strategic HR initiatives that dr...

In this insightful episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Warren Harris, CEO and Managing Director at Tata Technologies, to explore his leadership philosophy, the evolving role of AI in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, and the future of mobility. Warren shares how AI is driving autonomous vehicles, connected technology, and electrification, transforming i...

In this episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down Kim Herben about her journey in creative reinvention. Starting her career in marketing and advertising for global brands like Nike and Levi’s, she now leads the wellbeing initiatives at Potato Head Family. From curating art and music collaborations to designing holistic wellness programs, Kim has found ways to blend c...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella, a global leader in employee benefits, wellbeing strategy, and mental health advocacy. As Director of Strategic Alliances at Spring Health, she plays a crucial role in expanding access to precision-driven mental health solutions through strategic partnerships with health and benef...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Shannon Balram, a seasoned leader in higher education specializing in student and employee engagement, diversity initiatives, and crisis management. As the Associate Director for Student & Employee Engagement at UC Santa Barbara, Shannon is dedicated to fostering inclusive, vibrant communities that en...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Greta Jackson, a visionary leader in employee engagement and workplace culture. As the Employee Engagement and Culture Enrichment Director at Tegria, she spearheads initiatives that drive connection, inclusivity, and organizational improvement. Greta's leadership has transformed employee engagement, as de...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Anne-Marie Szmyt, a dynamic Human Resources Executive with over two decades of experience in workforce strategy, organizational transformation, and human capital leadership. Currently serving as Vice President of Human Resources & Executive Education at Smith College, Anne-Marie designs and implements workforce s...

In this episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Dr. Mandy Khaira, a steadfast leader in healthcare transformation and Chief Innovation Officer at Nüva Ventures. With over 20 years of global experience, Dr. Khaira has spearheaded initiatives that deliver equitable, value-based care to underserved populations, generating over $500M in net value and improving car...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Emmanuelle Sansfaçon a dynamic leader with a proven track record of building relationships and driving collaboration across industries. As Director of the Enterprise Advisor Channel at GreenShield, she leads efforts to foster cross-functional partnerships that advance GreenShield’s mission of "Better Health fo...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Dr. Udo Bohdal-Spiegelhoff, a Senior Partner at Deloitte with over 25 years of experience in Human Capital Consulting. Recognized as a transformation expert, Udo has led Deloitte’s Human Capital practice in Germany and contributed globally to the Consulting Executive Team. His expertise spans industries includ...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Michelle Lau Torres, a strategic leader in workforce development, organizational effectiveness, and human-centric leadership. As Chief Learning Officer for the City of Austin, she is responsible for shaping talent development, employee engagement, and inclusion initiatives that foster a thriving workplace. Wit...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Teresa Roche, a catalyst for business, leadership, and cultural transformation, who serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Fort Collins. Known for her ability to see the whole system and engage diverse perspectives, Teresa has spearheaded initiatives such as the City’s Future of Work strategy,...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Laura Bartus, an accomplished leader in Learning and Development who serves as the Head of Learning for Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy organization. Overseeing a team of 28 professionals, Laura is responsible for onboarding, upskilling, reskilling, and leadership development programs for over 12,000 associates....

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Cristi Ford a visionary leader in education and learning innovation. As Chief Learning Officer at D2L, she is shaping the future of education by leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic leadership to create impactful, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences. With a career spanning academic affairs...

In this special episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing , Adwoa Buahene sits down with Harvey Kanter , Chairman of the Board and CEO of Destination XL Group , to explore leadership, purpose-driven business strategies, and the evolving landscape of retail and workplace culture. With over three decades of experience leading transformational change in retail, fashion, and consumer goods , Harvey has b...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing , host Adwoa Buahene speaks with Dana Dahar, an expert in emerging technologies and employee experience. As Practice Leader at HFS Research, Dana explores the intersection of AI, human behavior, and workplace transformation. Dana shares insights on how AI can enhance—not replace—human ingenuity in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of critical...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing , host Adwoa Buahene speaks with Sarah Knowles , a global leader in employee wellbeing, culture, and trust. Sarah shares her insights on the evolving role of workplace wellbeing , emphasizing the deep connection between engagement, psychological safety, and inclusion . Sarah discusses the importance of resiliency in leadership , noting that it is not...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing , host Adwoa Buahene interviews Don Carter, Executive VP of People and Culture at Kiva.org . Don shares insights on the relationship between community involvement and employee wellbeing, emphasizing its role in fostering a sense of purpose. He discusses the challenges of encouraging participation and highlights creative approaches, such as themed camp...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing , host Adwoa Buahene engages Sophia Dhrolia, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a national payments company, in a deep exploration of the intersection between data and human connection. Sophia highlights how data-driven strategies, combined with empathy and storytelling, can reshape organizations to foster true equity, inclusion, and well...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing , Adwoa Boahene interviews Neil Hunter, Chief Learning Officer at Deloitte, to explore the evolution of learning and development in the workplace. Neil emphasizes the need for personalized, inclusive, and human-centred educational approaches, particularly in the post-pandemic world. He highlights the power of immersive technologies like VR and XR in e...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing , host Adwoa Boahene sits down with Mark Grimwood, SVP of Sales, Distribution Recruiting, and Global Talent Attraction at Salesforce, to explore the future of recruitment in the age of AI. Mark provides a comprehensive view of how AI has evolved, from predictive analytics to generative capabilities and its growing role in talent acquisition. While ack...