Business Impact Lab (BIL) Podcast

In thisWBIL podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tiana Sanchez about how leaders and organizations can increase employee engagement and effectiveness in 2024. Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC, a Number 1 Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the Like a REAL Boss podcast with 100 episodes reaching 26 countries. Tiana Sanchez International (TSI LLC) is a Certifi...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Jennifer McCollum about the benefits of women led companies and women leaders. Jennifer McCollum is on a mission to create better leaders and workplaces, by advancing women and promoting inclusivity. She’s an accomplished CEO, speaker and consultant, and the author of the new book "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Ri...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin about changing the face of the game and the art of negotiation. Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin is nothing short of a luminary in the technology sector—a Digital Transformation Leader with over two decades of unparalleled expertise, and a STEM and DEI steadfast advocate. A first-generation...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Brea R Davis about navigating the transition and how mothers transitioning back into the business arena can effectively manage the challenges they might encounter. Brea is a wellness coach and motivational speaker specializing in empowering new moms to find balance, live healthy, and pursue their passion and pur...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Donna Milakovic about leaning into strengths-based leadership. Donna Milakovic ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-milakovic-1567a612/ ) is an Executive Education Instructor and Certified Gallup Strengths Coach. She has spent her career in nonprofit management including serving as Vice President of the Utah Vall...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Lua Hancock about what organizations can do to increase the number of women in leadership roles. Dr. Lua Hancock specializes in providing consulting in areas of leadership, youth empowerment and engagement, change management, conflict resolution, emergency planning and response, assessment, and diversity, eq...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with LynnAnn Erickson about becoming a lifelong learner. LynnAnn Erickson is a Professional in Residence at Utah Valley University where she serves as the Program Lead for the Human Resource Management Program as well as the Faculty SHRM Advisor. Prior to teaching, LynnAnn worked as an HR Professional primarily in th...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Karen Larsen Brown about coming back into the workplace full-time and quantifying skills. Karen Larsen Brown is the Senior Director of Outreach for Saprea. She is passionate about ending the epidemic of child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. She oversees a team that focuses on bringing healing and preventio...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dora Lopez about fostering a money mindset and leadership coaching. Dora Lopez is from Los Angeles, Ca. She's been in Utah since 2001. She has 3 boys - all teenagers, one on an LDS mission. She is currently a branch manager for Zions bank. She is also entrepreneur, real estate investor and life coach. Learn more...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Kara H. North about leveraging generational examples of working women and positive impact. Kara H. North is a native of Orem, Utah, and obtained a B.S. in Business Management from UVU in 2007. She then graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2010 with her Juris Doctorate. She...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Sharla Butler about learning how to be a better leader as a new executive. Sharla Butler ( www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-butler )has enjoyed an impressive 29 year career in the direct-selling industry working with multiple Utah based companies. She currently oversees cross-functional efforts to commercialize produc...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Danielle Williams about servant leadership and the importance of values congruence Dr. Danielle E. Williams is a servant leader that for over 20 years has worked in the fields of Education, Leadership, and Healthcare. She holds degrees and certifications from Virginia State University, Norfolk State Universi...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talk with Dr. Kelly R. Hall and about Gabrielle Spriggs about the mission of the UVU Women in Business Impact Lab, current priorities and upcoming initiatives and events, and some reflections as we move from year one of the WBIL and move into year two! Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Claudia Miller about empowering women in leadership roles. Claudia Miller ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/ ) is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their or...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover and Angela Schill talk with Kamilyn Ball about both the challenges and benefits you face as a working woman/mother. Kamilyn Ball grew up in the small town of Afton, Wyoming. She attended Utah State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She then attended the University of Washington in Seattle to earn her Master...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover and Angela Schill talk with Todd N. Hallock about supporting women's career progression and the four phases of succession planning.  Todd N. Hallock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallockestateplanner/) views his calling as trying to bring peace of mind to families in their Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Family Business Succession Planning...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Yamila H. Harris about exploring the "art of the possible". Yamila H. Harris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamilaharris/) is a dynamic global IT executive, board member, public speaker and mentor with 30 years of leadership experience across multiple IT and Business disciplines including S...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Dr. Holly Richardson about emotional labor, women, and leadership. Dr. Holly Richardson (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyonthehill/⁠) is the editor of Utah Policy, a weekday newsletter, where she scours the news and curat...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with AJ Brau about traits to develop to succeed in today's work environment. AJ Brau (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajwander/) is a software engineer turned tech founder and proud mom. Wander is an interactive mapping platform tha...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Alexis Palmer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisapalmer/) about navigating higher education leadership as a female. Alexis Palmer joined Utah Valley University in 2004 and has served in a variety of roles. Palmer has been...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Silvia Castro about the biggest challenges facing Utah’s economic ecosystem. Silvia Castro has spent more than 20 years as an executive in non-profit, government and for-profit organizations. Her past experience includes wo...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Dr. Kelly Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyreneehall/) and Dr. Maureen Andrade (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-andrade-12612478/) about the recent WBIL research brief, Pandemic-Related Job Changes and Preferences...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Mel Lane about past, present, and future orientations in our personal leadership. Signposts- 1. The past: Never a failure, always a learning 2. The present: The importance of self leadership (growth mindset, continuous lear...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Atia Black about developing resiliency as a leader. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Heather Frazier about overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and burnout as a female leader. Heather Frazier is an entrepreneur who started her life-coach profession a few years ago. She helps people who struggle with parentin...