Navigate's People First Podcast

In today’s very special episode, Troy and Jeremy guide listeners through the recent Navigate Summit at the glorious La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, reviewing the crucial themes and lessons learned at this thoroughly energizing event. Recounting the themes around the importance of client interaction and the rejuvenating effect of diverse viewpoints from public, labor, and manufacturing sectors, o...

Given the fact that “it's the first time in history that five generations are in the workforce”, Troy and Jay are incredibly excited to welcome Ali Payne, President of ethOs, to the podcast today to share her vast amount of expertise in managing such a multigenerational workforce. Together, they explore the importance of understanding the diverse needs of today’s employees to create a more engagin...

Ellen Pillay, Manager of Health Coaching at Navigate, joins Troy and Jeremy today to take an in-depth look at the empowering potential of health coaching to foster a healthier workforce. Beginning with Ellen’s inspiring journey from wellness enthusiast to seasoned health coach, the episode goes on to explore the innovative strategies behind Navigate’s health coaching model. Navigate’s three coachi...

Troy and Jeremy are joined today by Prisma Health's Director of Team Member Wellbeing, Stephanie John, for a vibrant discussion on holistic employee wellness strategies. Together, they review Prisma’s partnership with Navigate, as well as its multifaceted approach to wellbeing that goes well beyond the gym - weaving mental, financial, and emotional health into their organizational fabric. Diving i...

Navigate's Director of Product and Strategy, Jennifer Lowry, joins Troy and Jeremy here today to not only reveal her Karaoke go-to’s, but to also share her vast experience and wisdom within the realm of employee engagement and wellbeing programs. Throughout this fascinating conversation, Jennifer underscores the pivotal role of engagement in nurturing thriving work environments and establishing su...

Hey HR folks, it’s time to celebrate! This pod’s for you! Over the past year, Troy and Jeremy have been intently listening to YOUR feedback, collecting YOUR questions, and examining the topics that YOU want to hear more about. Today’s episode is the payoff for your highly valued engagement in the podcast, as our hosts extend to you all their sincere gratitude by answering just as many of your ques...

As we enter 2024, Navigate’s People First Podcast is celebrating 100 years! That’s right, today, Jeremy and Troy are overjoyed to welcome to the table 2 very special guests, gathering, in total, over a century’s worth of health and wellbeing experience and engagement. Together, they share their invaluable insights and perceived trends in HR, Health and Wellbeing from both the past year and into th...

You’ll notice that we are down one host this week, but it will seem like we have at least 5 other people on the show, given the sheer amount of energy, positivity, and accomplishments our multi-talented and inspirational guest brings to the podcast. With Jeremy away this month, Troy goes solo, and introduces listeners to an exceptional individual who truly embodies the essence of personal and prof...

What exactly does it mean to be a multiplier of good? What does it take to become one as an individual? As an organization? Today, Troy and Jeremy have recruited a very special guest, Dr. Kent Bradley, to help answer these crucial questions. Currently the Chief Health and Nutrition Officer for Herbalife, Dr. Bradley is a former President of Safeway Health as well as a former Senior Vice President...

If your definition of women’s health begins and ends with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today's episode is here to broaden your horizons. Troy and Jeremy are fresh off their trip to the 2023 HLTH Conference in Las Vegas where women’s health was a popular topic. This month, they invited Emily Brainerd, National Practice Leader for Physical and Emotional Wellbeing Consulting at Gallagher, to explor...

Whether you’re chugging along these days like that train running around Disney World, careening through life’s ups and downs like Expedition Everest, or enjoying all the different views from a ferris wheel, you’re going to want to buckle up for today’s ride through the rollercoaster world of benefits and enrollment in a People First environment. Specially commissioned as a valued guide on this tre...

Building a people-first culture isn’t just a strategy - it’s a lifestyle. Troy and Jeremy explore this statement with two very special guests today, as together they dive into the art of cultivating a workplace where employees are far more than just names on a roster. Acclaimed thought-leaders and in-demand speakers Jackie and Three Carpenter bring their People First philosophy to the podcast toda...

For anyone who was unable to attend the 2023 Navigate Summit – and anyone who would like to relive one of its many entertaining and informative sessions – you’re in for a very special treat. One highlight of Summit was a panel featuring our usual hosts, Troy and Jeremy, as well as Navigate Vice President of Operations, Jim Barclay. Today’s episode brings this meeting of the minds directly to you....

Not every podcast can make the connection between ultramarathoning and working in HR. Today you will get precisely that, and so much more, on the latest installment of Navigate’s People First Podcast. Todd Hlasney, Senior Vice President and Director-Health Risk Solutions at Lockton, reveals these similarities by noting the need for an open mindset and adaptability, among other traits, in both ende...

Where does your head go when you hear about ‘Mental Health Month’? Mindfulness and gratitude, maybe? Self-care and listening more to the people around you, possibly? If that’s the case, you will find kindred spirits here in today’s episode of Navigate’s People First PodcastYou see, May is Mental Health Month, and Troy and Jeremy are eager to celebrate it by shining their spotlight on the world of...

Ever get the feeling that your team isn’t always “picking up what you’re putting down?” Wondering how to really connect with and inspire them? If so, you have come to the right place. In today’s episode of Navigate’s People First Podcast, Troy and Jeremy discuss ways to close the employee communication gap, the tie between personality tools and employee wellbeing, career and self-development, and...

Can you really put a price on employee wellbeing? Let’s find out. Welcome to the inaugural episode of Navigate’s People First Podcast. Tune in as Troy Vincent, Founder and CEO of Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, and Jeremy Knipper, Navigate’s Chief Technology Officer, discuss how to measure the value of employee wellbeing. To help them on their journey is special guest Leia Spoor. Leia is a Senior Cl...

Welcome to The People First Podcast by Navigate! Each month, our CEO and Founder, Troy Vincent will bring you an episode featuring some of our favorite people in the employee wellbeing industry, as well as insights from our own team. Get ready to learn and grow with us as we discover and discuss the resources you need to bring more health and happiness back to your people and culture.  Navigate |...