Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing

Today we will be talking with Dr. Connie Noonan Hadley who is a globally recognized organizational psychologist, thought leader, and researcher dedicated to enhancing work-life experiences. She is the Founder and Chief Scientist of the Institute for Life at Work. She also serves as a Research Associate Professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, as well as Associate Director of t...

Andres Angelani is a globally recognized tech executive with over two decades of experience leading software engineering innovation across startups and global enterprises. Now CEO of Wizeline , Andres previously held senior leadership roles at Globant, and Speedcast, where he pioneered distributed agile models and built high-performing global teams. At Cognizant Softvision, he played a pivotal rol...

Mark C. Crowley is a pioneering voice in the movement to redefine workplace leadership. Known for his bestselling book Lead from the Heart , Mark returns with a bold, research-backed follow-up: The Power of Employee Well-Being . Drawing from Oxford’s 20-million-person global study and his decades of experience as a financial services executive, Mark’s message is clear: outdated metrics like engage...

Zach Mercurio, is one of today’s leading voices in meaningful work, purposeful leadership, and positive organizational culture. He’s the author of The Invisible Leader and The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance . Through decades of research, teaching, and consulting with organizations like Marriott, Delta Airlines, the U.S. Army, and the FDA, Zach empowers leaders...

Vatsal Sood is a rising voice in the world of communication—and not just because of his powerful stage presence. As a public speaking coach, keynote speaker, and leadership mentor, Vatsal helps high-achieving professionals transform fear into confidence and speaking into impact . He walks the talk—from impromptu storytelling at Halifax’s first Story Slam to sharing emotional truths on stage at Toa...

Dave Allman is on a mission to rewire how organizations think about care. As the founder of Wellbeing @ Work (W@W) and Careots , Dave has built platforms that transform vague wellbeing intentions into data-driven strategies that drive real impact on performance, retention, and engagement. This episode explores how Dave’s “Google Maps” approach to wellbeing helps leaders navigate the complexities o...

George Alifragis is a trilingual business transformation expert with over 15 years of success in driving growth, delivering transformative results, and cultivating strategic partnerships. As Senior Vice President at Metropolitan Partners Group and a thought leader with the Forbes Business Council, George specializes in building innovative frameworks that align organizational objectives with custom...

Dr. Sam Elmi is a rare blend of organizational psychologist and HR strategist with over a decade of experience designing people-first systems inside fast-scaling environments. Most recently, as Director of People Strategy and operations at Nava, a public benefit corporation transforming government services, Sam built a new function from the ground up, anchored in human development, competency fram...

DJ Campbell is a seasoned healthcare executive and transformational leader specializing in people strategy. As VP/Chief HR Officer at Sanford Health, DJ oversees nearly 3,800 team members in the Bismarck market while contributing to enterprise-wide strategy for the organization’s 50,000 employees. With a focus on workforce development, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness, DJ play...

Sheeja Rai is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience across industries such as chemicals, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and IT. As the Global Head of HR for Taste & Wellbeing at Givaudan, Sheeja leads strategic initiatives to drive employee engagement, performance management, and wellbeing for a diverse, global workforce. Her innovative, people-first strategies have earne...

Michelle Grocholsky is a global equity strategist and the founder of Empowered EDI , a consulting firm redefining how organizations approach equity, diversity, and inclusion. With two decades of experience and international accolades—including Canada’s Top 100, and a distinction for progressing gender equality across Canadian corporations—Michelle is known for moving EDI beyond performative talk a...

In this episode, host Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Dr. Rae Chresfield. Dr. Rae is a trailblazing leader in mental health advocacy, education, and organizational development. As the Assistant Vice President of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Dr. Rae is dedicated to fostering a culture of care that equips students with the tools they need to succeed in both...

Earl Hoeg is on a mission to humanize work. With over three decades of leadership experience, he helps organizations build cultures of trust, connection, and collaboration—especially in hybrid and distributed teams. Earl brings a people-first philosophy to leadership development, grounded in real-world experience and powered by proven systems used by Fortune 500 companies, including Insights Disco...

Rasheedah Hasan is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience spanning industries such as media, entertainment, banking, and technology. Currently serving as VP, Chief of Staff, and Office of CHRO Lead at The New York Times, Rasheedah acts as a trusted advisor to the CHRO, leading critical functions such as operations, program management, HR analytics, and payroll. Her career journey has b...

Kevin Ramalingam is a recruitment industry veteran and the founder of Total Match Consulting , where he helps organizations across North America find their ideal match—not just in skills, but in values, culture, and vision . With over 15 years of experience spanning agency, enterprise, and consulting roles, Kevin has built a career around authentic relationships, strategic hiring, and putting peop...

Neil Milliken is a global leader in digital accessibility, inclusion, and assistive technology. As the VP - Global Head of Accessibility at Atos, he spearheads initiatives integrating accessibility into digital transformation strategies for enterprises worldwide. He is also a Board Member at the World Institute on Disability, a Co-Founder of AXSChat, and a Member of the IAAP Global Leadership Coun...

Adriana Peón is a trailblazing leader in global business operations, currently serving as the CEO of Decathlon Americas, where she oversees operations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. With over 15 years of experience in eCommerce, retail, financial services, and consulting, Adriana has held pivotal leadership roles at Meta, PayPal, and McKinsey & Company....

Christian Beaudoin is not just leading marketing for one of the world’s largest workplace solutions providers—he’s helping redefine how workspaces serve people. As Global Head of Marketing for JLL Work Dynamics , he oversees strategy for a $12B business supporting 80 countries and 1.5 billion square feet of space. But Christian’s approach goes beyond the metrics. Recently, he facilitated a compell...

In this episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Eliad Weisberg exploring the intersection of HR strategy, legal expertise, and organizational leadership in driving efficiency, fostering a collaborative culture, and supporting business growth in a global environment. Eliad Weisberg is a seasoned leader at the nexus of human resources, legal expertise, and organ...

In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Dr. Winters' to explore her extensive leadership experience in human resources, consulting, and talent management, focusing on her philosophy that "people matter" and her approach to driving transformative change through human-centred policies, innovation, and relentless focus on results. Dr. Jeanette Winters,...

In this episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Jay Fortuna, to delve into how innovative talent strategies and forward-thinking leadership can drive employee engagement, foster career progression, and create a culture of continuous learning. Highlight Jay’s groundbreaking work in revitalizing organizational processes and leveraging technology in learning and...

In this episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Christina Allia to explore her expertise in creating global employee benefits and wellbeing programs that leverage neuroscience and data-driven insights. This episode will highlight how Christina fosters a human-centric approach to employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance while managing complex global c...

In this thought-provoking episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down Simon Trevarthen, Interim CEO of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)—a nonprofit dedicated to helping newcomers fast-track their careers while solving skilled immigrant underemployment for employers. Simon is a strategic transformation and workforce innovation expert with a track reco...

In this episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Sasha Farley, a human-centered leadership and organization development expert who believes that people are at the heart of every successful company. As CEO of Sasha Farley Consulting and former General Vice President of the International Organization Development Association (IODA), Sasha has helped businesses navigat...

In this thought-provoking episode of Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Thyagi DeLanerolle sits down with Phil Kirschner, a global thought leader in workplace strategy, employee experience, and human-centric design. As the Founder of PK Consulting, Phil helps organizations rethink the future of work, leveraging AI, workplace transformation, and organizational effectiveness to create inclusive and high-p...