Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

Hello, podcast listeners -- do we have a fun episode for you today! If you've ever struggled with stress or burnout while trying to lead with purpose, you will appreciate everything Mel Kettle has to say on the subject. Mel is an author, podcaster, and highly sought-after speaker and trainer whose clients include leaders, teams and organizations that want to achieve real connection and sustained e...

If you're a leader trying to help your people vibrantly navigate stress, you're going to love this episode! Today Nicole talks to Lauren Hodges, Award Winning Learning Designer, Keynote Speaker, and Author. Lauren is  an expert in human performance sciences, an award winning learning designer, and author of the book Less Stress, More Calm: Discover Your Unique Stress Personality and Make It Your S...

Hello, vibrant listeners, and welcome to another week of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast with Nicole Greer! This week we had the privilege of chatting with Todd Davis, Senior Consultant and Thought Leader at FranklinCovey. Todd has over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing. He has been with FranklinCovey for over 27 years, se...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Willie Pietersen. Willie specializes in strategy and the leadership of change, and his methods and ideas-especially strategic learning-are widely applied within the Columbia's executive education programs, and also in numerous corporations. He has served as a teacher and advisor to many global companies, including Aviva, Bausch &a...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews author and HR expert Rich Salon. Rich is a seasoned HR leader, keynote speaker, and author of two books: Career Trust and Unleashing Your Career . Known as "Rich the HR Guy," he’s passionate about helping individuals achieve career fulfillment and fostering employee engagement.    Rich has held pivotal roles at industry giants lik...

Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a much needed break from podcasting, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2022, and we'll be back with a fresh episode next week! ~~~ Want to become your best self?   When you’re at your best, you can use your strengths & talents to serve others…   In a way that ignites YOU.   And there are ways to return to your best self...

Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a much needed break from podcasting, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2022, and we'll be back with fresh episodes in the new year! ~~~ These days, recruiting can be daunting… You want to build a team of rockstars, but where are they hiding? My guest, Darrin Jahnel, knows a thing or two about recruiting and company culture....

In this week's episode, Nicole interviews Heather Jerrehian, an entrepreneurial futurist and investor who has driven innovation and go-to-market strategies for startups and Fortune 500 companies for over two decades. As a serial founder and tech executive, she has led turnarounds at unprecedented speed, scaled 10X growth, and engineered profitable exits. In her book Sail to Scale: Steer Your Start...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Dominic Rubino. Dominic is a construction business coach and author who has also built and sold two of his own multi-million dollar companies. For over 20 years, Dom has worked closely with contractors, showing them how to put simple systems in place. He knows what he's doing and his message is simple: you don't need a lot of time...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Richard Medcalf, author of Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful.  Richard describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender." Richard is the founder of Xquadrant and a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entr...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Jonathan Zur. Jonathan is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC), an organization that works with schools, business, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jonathan was appointed by the Gover...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, bestselling co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur's Guide for Greater Work - Life Balance. Robert and Kay Lee Fukui have used their shared passions and business expertise to help entrepreneurs and 'couplepreneurs' strengthen and grow since they officially merged as husband and wife on March 13, 2...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Paul Morton. Paul is a seasoned CEO, leadership expert, and the visionary behind the Practical Leadership Academy. Paul knows that many managers find themselves in leadership roles by accident—promoted for their technical skills without ever being shown how to manage effectively. His work centers on the practical steps managers ca...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Curtis Bateman. He is the bestselling co-author of Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity and is vice president of direct international offices for FranklinCovey. With over 24 years of experience in the training industry, Curtis is an internationally recognized presenter, content developer, change consultant, business le...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Mark Budzinski. Mark is a management executive who advises business leaders how to get the most out of their investment in analytics. With an acute interest in organizational behavior, his book is published on Amazon under the title “Peer-to-Peer Culture.” In this episode we explore concepts from Mark's book. Mark shares his hard...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Mary Miller, author of Changing Direction: Ten Choices that Impact Your Dreams. Mary Miller has empowered ten million individuals to pursue their dreams. With over 20 years as an Entrepreneurial Coach at Strategic Coach Inc., she equips business owners with tools for success. Mary's journey includes transforming JANCOA, a small cl...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Davina Stanley, author of Elevate: How to Lift the Quality of Thinking in Your Team's Board Papers without Rewriting Them Yourself and Engage: How to Engage Senior Leaders and Boards without Burning Nights and Weekends Iterating on Your Papers. Davina Stanley has been helping executives clarify and convey complex ideas for more th...

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, I interview Karen Ball, Senior Fellow at Prosaic and author of Prosci’s latest publication, The ADKAR Advantage: Your New Lens for Successful Change ©2024. Previously, she was Executive Vice President of Prosci’s Research, Product, and Marketing Team. In addition to her role as an Executive Instructor, she continues to develop Prosci offerings and...

This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're bringing you a special replay of Nicole Greer's presentation on Emotional Intelligence at the Fayetteville, NC SHRM webinar. Nicole dives deep into the importance of EQ in the workplace, sharing practical strategies for developing and implementing emotional intelligence in your organization. As a life and business coach, Nicole offers valuable insights o...

Join Nicole Greer as she dives into the world of HR strategy with the dynamic Tara McAlister, an HR advisor with Catapult. With 20 years of proven HR expertise, Tara excels in employee relations, recruiting, and strategic HR initiatives. Her passion for connecting people and resources to drive success shines through in this enlightening conversation. In this episode, you'll discover: [02:00] Tara'...

This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're bringing you a special bonus episode featuring our very own Nicole Greer and her inspiring TEDx Talk, "What do I really Want? The Powerful Question." Nicole challenges us to stop searching for answers and instead live into this powerful question. As a life and business coach, Nicole shares her insights on uncovering our deepest desires, overcoming resist...

Mastering Change Management with Tim Creasey *A 2023 Listener Favorite Episode Replay* In this special replay of one of our most popular episodes from 2023, Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, sits down with change management guru Tim Creasey. As Prosci's Chief Innovation Officer, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering game-changing insights on how to navigate the comp...

This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're diving into the world of happy workplaces with the delightful Megan Cook, Co-Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of Happy Companies.  Megan is passionate about helping others build exceptional teams and believes in the power of understanding to foster deeper connections for personal and professional growth.  As a self-professed data nerd, she loves...

Unpacking the Pillars of Success with Jackson Calame In this episode of the "Build a Vibrant Culture" podcast, host Nicole Greer interviews Jackson Calame, founder  and CEO of First Class Business. They discuss the key pillars of success in building a vibrant company culture and sustainable business growth. Episode Highlights: Foundation of Love in Business (00:02:20)    Jackson emphasizes that "l...

Join Nicole Greer as she chats with Al Devine, a dynamic entrepreneur who transformed from a regional sales coordinator to the successful owner of "Devine" Entrepreneurial, Life and Work Lessons to Live By. Al shares powerful insights on leadership, emphasizing the coaching role that drives individuals to achieve their goals.  Discover the key traits of a great leader, including empathy, humility,...