Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

How can adult learning transform your life and create a vibrant culture? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, I interviewed Dr. Carrie Graham , an adult learning strategist and training consultant. Dr. Graham discusses the importance of adult learning in personal and professional development. She emphasizes the role of leaders in fostering a culture that values learning and the...

How Can Leadership Define Your Career Path? Today’s guest on the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast is Greg Martin who is an investment banker, angel investor, entrepreneur, and host of the Lifetime and Work podcast .  His podcast is all about exploring careers and the pains, struggles, and fulfillment they can bring. In this episode, Greg shares his journey from pursuing success in investment bankin...

How can assertiveness transform your leadership skills?? My guest, Ivna Curi, is a speaker, podcast host, contributor to Forbes, and an MBA graduate from INSEAD. Ivna is on a mission to help empower professionals and leaders to speak up assertively, overcome the fear of aggression, retaliation, or inaction that hinders career growth and productivity. In this episode, Ivna elaborated on Her definit...

How can you improve vitality in the workplace? My guest, David Lindsay , is an Australian coach, trainer, and athlete.  David has developed a unique approach to improving vitality in the workplace, empowering teams to boost morale, productivity, and profitability. His keynote speeches are filled with tools and strategies to overcome workplace stress and burnout while promoting employee wellness. D...

How can leaders maximize performance while staying true to themselves? My guest, Miriam Meima , has been a coach & facilitator for over twenty years, dedicating her life to studying the overlap between business and psychology. Miriam has coached founders and executives at hundreds of companies, including a dozen $1B+. She often partners with companies from Series B all the way through going pu...

How can new leaders navigate the roller coaster of emotions? My guest, Mick Spiers, is the founder of The Leadership Project and the host of The Leadership Project Podcast.   Mick is also the best-selling author of You're a Leader, Now What?   Mick shares valuable insights from his book, including: Defining Leadership vs. Management The Crucial Role of Coaching and Mentoring Navigating the Leader'...

How can you build financial energy? My guest Dustin Serviss is a financial advisor who has been working with high net worth business owner families since 2005. Dustin uses a combination of science and psychology to help his clients realize the dreams they never dreamed of—and in this episode, he’ll share his expertise with you.  We’ll cover: Building a “portfolio of memories” Teaching your kids va...

How can you recruit the best people in your industry? My guest Mike Kaeding has an answer—build a place where people love to work. As the CEO of Norhart, a construction business on a mission to eliminate the housing crisis, Mike has consistently attracted top performers with Norhart’s unique workplace culture.  In this episode, he’ll share how you can do the same—and break down his company’s missi...

How can leaders manage the people side of change? My guest Tim Creasey is a thought leader on managing the people side of change—and his work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on change management. Tim believes that a successful change is possible with and through the people on your team… And in this episode, he’ll share his top insights on change management, inclu...

Yes, you CAN find fulfillment in the corporate world… (And you don’t have to wait for luck—you can create your own!) My guest Vidya Raman is a motivational speaker, leadership coach, and author of the new book Lucky You: An Insider’s Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World . In this episode, she’ll share insights from the book, including: The SHIFT Framework How t...

How can leaders become experts at decision-making? Cheryl Einhorn is here to help you discover your Problem Solver Profile and investigate how you approach decisions. Cheryl is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. In this episode, she’ll share her expertise, including: How we c...

How can you build, grow, and exit a business—all while enjoying the journey? My guest Dr. Dorine Rivers is here to share how you can get the idea out of your head and “cash in” on it. A jack of all trades (who has mastered all of them), Dr. Rivers is, among many things, the author of Brain to Bank .  In this episode, she’ll walk through the process outlined in the book, including: Naming the baby...

What are the five truths for transformational leaders? My guest Ed Mishrell has more than 40 years of experience as a nonprofit leader. He’s distilled his wisdom into the new book, The 5 Truths for Transformational Leaders: How Nonprofit Organizations Thrive, Grow, and Make a Profound Difference. In this episode, he’ll walk us through the five truths and share: His experience creating a leadership...

How can you become a relationship-centered leader? As the Chief Experience Officer at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence, Jennifer Krippner is a recognized expert in the field of patient experience and human-centered care. Jennifer is passionate about building and nurturing connections in relationships—in this episode, she’ll share how leaders can do the same. She’ll cover: How to practice be...

What is the future of work? How will technology change recruiting? These are just a few of the questions we’ll cover in my talk with Ira Wolfe, one of the top 5 global thought leaders on the future of work, HR, and adaptability. Ira will delve into his book Recruiting in the Age of Googlization. He’ll also share the recruiting strategies that the best companies are using—and how ChatGPT will affec...

Want an inside look at Chick-fil-A? In this episode, I’m joined by Steve Robinson, author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. Steve is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc. (1981 to 2015). During Steve's tenure, Chick-fil-A grew from 184 stores and $100 million to 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion and became...

How can you lead through change? Lata Hamilton is a change leadership and confidence expert who has worked with some of Australia’s biggest companies on changes impacting over 100,000 people. In this episode, she’ll delve into change management, as well as: How people can build confidence Why leadership is taken not given How leaders can empower and inspire A new approach to change management Why...

What holds people back from their full potential? My guest Ryan McKinney is here to answer that question. As a sought-after leadership coach, Ryan helps business leaders transform so they can create high impact at work and at home. In this episode, he’ll give you a taste of his coaching wisdom, including: Your intentional vs unintentional personal brand The energy leadership methodology How to ask...

How can leaders prepare to train and develop others? Jonathan Kroll is the founder of Leadership Trainer, a nonprofit that specializes in trainer preparation and facilitator skill building. In this episode, he’ll discuss his new book, Preparing Leadership Educators , and share his wisdom, including: The importance of authenticity Why experiential learning is key How to incorporate reflection into...

Have you been bringing your family into the office? The way we each manage conflict is shaped by our upbringing… And when there’s conflict in the workplace, it’s difficult for a team to collaborate as their best selves… Bonnie Artman Fox is the Workplace Conflict Expert and an Accredited Boss Whisperer. She specializes in helping teams resolve conflict and come together to be more effective and pr...

Does happiness make money? My guest in this episode believes it does… Paul ter Wal is an employability expert and workplace architect who is trying to solve the world’s crisis of engagement. He’s here to share how to create a highly engaged workforce for a thriving organization.  Paul will cover: The difference between a vertical and horizontal workplace How to make core values non-negotiables Why...

Want to get the compensation you deserve for your talents and skills? Sonja Price is here to share the strategies you need to know… Sonja is a top career strategist, salary advisor, and leadership coach for mid-level corporate professionals. Her mission is to help career seekers have greater meaning, better work-life balance, and significantly higher pay—in this episode, she’ll show you how. We’ll...

Is the culture of your organization serving your mission? HR powerhouse Traci Scherck is here to share her insights on culture & organizational impact. She’ll share the 4 key drivers of engagement and how leaders can ensure employees are fulfilled. We’ll also cover: How to put the right people in the right role What is the compensation story you’re telling? Promoting collaboration, not competi...

How can you transform your personal qualities into a successful business? Charles McCarrick, lead visionary of Micro-Ant, is here to discuss his bestselling book, Lessons My Brothers Taught Me. Charles will share his wisdom on leadership, including: How can people tap into their entrepreneurial spirit? The key 3 traits to look for when interviewing His philosophy on goal setting and failure  The s...

There’s power in investing in learning… In this episode, Jennifer Levin shares how education has shaped her leadership practice. As the Personal Development/Organizational Development Partner at Blum, Jennifer works with a U.S. team of 460+ employees as well as a team internationally. She’s here to discuss her experiences with international exchange in the workplace & how leaders can create a...