Dr. Katie

Dr. Katie and Matt discuss the recent viral incident involving two executives at a Coldplay concert, and how workplace relationships can affect trust, culture, and leadership, especially across different generations. They emphasize the importance of being transparent about relationships to HR to avoid conflicts of interest and damage to reputations. Matt explains that HR's role is to document...

Hi working people! What builds a sense community inside corporations? Business Resource Groups! Today on The Dr. Katie Show we interview the president of one such group, Justin Puckett. He’s leading a huge group, about 5k employees, called genKP, within Kaiser Permanente in his free time and in addition to a full time role in the company. Listen live today from 12-1pm Pacific at www.betterworkexpe...

Hello working people. On today’s Dr. Katie Show we hear from a recent ex-Google employee and owner of clothing brand, Toasty Time. Learn how working at Google while making a passion project a side hustle is extremely toxic for the health and how to leverage excellent leaders as a life boat. Toasty Time founder Hélène Park joins us to share her journey to a better work experience. Listen live today...

An interview with Dr. Tran Hoang DDS, a female Millennial Dentist leading the way with fresh perspective on how to treat the patient with care and respect.

When it comes to creating a better work experience what better way then to craft it from the start? Today on The Dr. Katie Show I have pleasure of interviewing a young woman who’s about a year from graduating college. Anna Mia Kositzin is interested in building a career that is centered around helping youth avoid the prison system and support those who got caught up in the system as children. lear...

In horror of Halloween (hehe) 👻 🎃 I will be discussing a few workplace horror stories and taking your spooky story calls. 😬 Do you think your boss is a zombie? Coworkers carving pumpkins and leaving the guts on your desk? Have a rotten project manager? Worried how to resist all the leftover candy in the break room tomorrow? Join me and my special spooky guest, Dana Wunderlich, as we hack this t...

Human Centered Design, also referred to in its abbreviated acronym, HCD, is an approach to problem solving and commonly used in design and management. This approach engages the people who experience the problem throughout each step of the design process to creating something better. Why is this useful!? Because it enables true co design and when used in the workplace... oooh! It’s magic! Laura Jan...

Today, I welcomed a VERY special guest and my long time friend, Van Ly, founder of Bomb Waves . A San Francisco surf company that cranks out some super stylish surf ponchos for men, women and children, the whole family really. Van’s journey to Bomb Waves is one of self love and perseverance. An immigrant woman kicking sociatal expectations to the curb to fulfill her passion for life: to be in the...

Creating innovation within a corporation: The Intrepreneure. Are you one? What you can do to be successful being innovative in a corporation and pitfalls to avoid.

An in depth interview with CEO and Founder of Three Trees, Jenny Eu. Learn about her career journey, corporate culture of her company Three Trees and the future she planning for the company.

From the archives of my days at KKNW Radio, this is a live show where we talked about organizational change and took calls from listeners.

Dr. Victoria Hendrickson visits the show and we discuss the topic of Work-Life Integration and take calls from listeners.

A humble look at the CEO Behind the Growth Dimensions economic boom in Boone County, Illinois: Pamela Lopez Fettes. In this episode, we explore her career journey to becoming the CEO and provide an overview of why her work at Growth Dimensions is so vital to the future of Northern Illinois.

In this episode of Dr. Katie , we explore the personal journey of career growth and resilience with the title "Overlooked Yet Undeterred: A Strategic Journey." The host shares experiences spanning 11 years, during which six promotions were achieved, not by luck but through continuous learning and navigating challenges in the corporate landscape. Listeners will hear about the turning poin...

In the latest episode of Dr. Katie , host Dr. Katie Thomas explores the crucial concept of career happiness and how you can take proactive steps to reshape your professional journey. She discusses the practice of job crafting , encouraging listeners to align their roles with their strengths and passions. By emphasizing the relationship between happiness and success, Dr. Katie reveals that a positi...

Join us for an insightful episode of Dr. Katie , where we dive into the complexities of management and leadership! This week, Dr. Katie is joined by her dear friend and fellow organizational psychologist, Dr. Victoria Hedrickson. Together, they take live calls to discuss real-life situations faced by managers and their teams. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, you’ll gain valua...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dr. Katie Show! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the critical reality of today's job market and why you must treat your career like a business. With companies across the globe announcing massive layoffs, it’s more important than ever to take charge of your professional journey. Join Dr. Katie as she discusses the corporate strategy behind layoffs, how to position...

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Jim Derry, a visionary CEO renowned for his commitment to cultivating a strong corporate culture. Join us as Jim shares his insights on why prioritizing individual growth alongside business objectives is essential for fostering innovation and meaningful connections among employees. Dr. Katie Thomas, founder of Bette Work Experience Inc., discusses h...