Rebecca Dhrimaj

Return on Empathy (ROE)

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Return on Empathy (ROE), hosted by Rebecca Dhrimaj, is a leadership podcast for changemakers across all roles and industries—from the front lines to the C-suite—that confronts the critical blind spot of traditional performance metrics (ROI), which fail to measure how work is truly experienced and what it costs the people doing it. When leaders lack visibility into the emotional impact of decisions, critical warning signs—like unspoken risks and employee silence—go underground until something breaks. Featuring candid conversations with leaders across industries, ROE explores leading with empath...

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Rebecca Dhrimaj

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Healing the Healers with Josh Hartzell, MD 21.01.2026 32:20

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In healthcare, almost no one enters the field without a desire to care—but good intentions don’t always translate into healthy teams or sustainable cultures. In...

Speak and Own It with Casey Carpenter 14.01.2026 32:26

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this insightful podcast episode, Rebecca Dhrimaj sits down with leadership coach Casey Carpenter to unpack the powerful intersection of introversion, confiden...

Empathy and Problem Solving with Melody Jaros 07.01.2026 32:07

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this episode, Melody shares her inspiring career transition from math enthusiast and educator to UX researcher, revealing how empathy sits at the heart of bot...

Everybody Matters with Bob Chapman, Bob Quinn, and Zach Mercurio 24.12.2025 21:03

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this special holiday episode, host Rebecca Dhrimaj reflects on the powerful conversations she had in 2025 with Bob Chapman, former chairman of Barry-Wehmiller...

Turning Pain Into Joy with Debi Lynn 17.12.2025 26:35

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this powerful episode, Debi Lynn opens up about her extraordinary journey through loss, grief, and resilience after losing her four-month-old son and her job...

Empathy by Design with Mike Laut 10.12.2025 40:37

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. Discover how empathy, leadership, and design intersect in this inspiring conversation with industrial designer Mike Laut , founder and CEO of Laut Design. In thi...

Creating a People-Centric Wellness Sanctuary with Anqi Xia 03.12.2025 19:59

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. Discover how empathy can fuel entrepreneurship in this inspiring conversation with Anqi Xia, founder of The Cozy Spa Retreat Group. Anqi shares how she built a s...

Addressing the Global Empathy Deficit with Mimi Nicklin 26.11.2025 35:02

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this episode, host Rebecca Dhrimaj sits down with empathy advocate and founder of Empathy Everywhere, Mimi Nicklin, for a powerful conversation about how empa...

The Intersection of Empathy and Aesthetics with Chantal Mazzone 19.11.2025 29:23

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this inspiring episode, aesthetic medicine expert and clinical director at Cosmedica Aesthetics, Chantal Mazzone, shares how empathy, leadership, and patient...

Enlightened Success with Lin Yuan-Su 12.11.2025 38:50

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. What does it take to truly transform your life? In this inspiring episode, life coach Lin Yuan-Su shares her powerful journey from registered dietitian to life c...

How Intuition Leads to Authenticity with Christina Barsi 05.11.2025 45:36

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. From Hollywood Dreams to Soul-Led Success — In this inspiring episode, founder and CEO of Avant Haüs Media, Christina Barsi, opens up about her transformation fr...

Amplifying Team Success with Naren Aryal 29.10.2025 23:45

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. From corporate law to publishing powerhouse — Naren Aryal’s journey is a masterclass in empathy, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, the CEO and...

Relationship Building and Resilience with Michelle Lavatai 22.10.2025 33:53

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. What happens when we lead with our strengths AND our hearts? In this episode, host Rebecca Dhrimaj sits down with life science leader and workplace culture ambas...

Leading with Purpose is a Science with Matteo Costioli 15.10.2025 41:26

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. How do great leaders inspire purpose, rebuild team morale, and guide their people through change? In this powerful episode, Matteo Costioli shares how he transfo...

Where Empathy Meets Operational Excellence with Brian Wellinghoff 10.10.2025 12:47

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this Empathy Insights conversation recorded live from the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) annual conference in St. Louis, host Rebecca Dhrimaj a...

Growing Your Light with Joey Natale 08.10.2025 29:51

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Joey Natale, a communication coach who turned his struggles with self-expression into a thriving coaching practice. In...

How Music Saved Me with CARA 01.10.2025 34:59

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. Experience CARA’s inspiring story of grief, healing, and transformation through music in this powerful podcast episode. CARA reveals how her personal journey led...

Leading with Heart in Hard Places with Meg Brown 24.09.2025 32:16

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. Step inside the world of heart-centered leadership with Meg Brown, COO of Cambridge Air Solutions. In this episode, Meg shares her transformation from a complian...

Intentional Transformation with Liz Brunner 17.09.2025 44:42

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this engaging interview, Liz Brunner shares her transformative journey from a high school music teacher to an Emmy award-winning journalist and now an executi...

Life Isn't Always Smooth Sailing with Mary Brigden 10.09.2025 39:20

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this conversation, Mary Brigden shares her unique journey from being one of the few women at the Naval Academy to navigating her career in the corporate world...

The Business of Beauty and Belonging with Yoona So 03.09.2025 22:15

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. In this episode, Sokit Beauty founder Yoona So shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance to skincare entrepreneur, revealing how her multicultural root...

The Journey of a Human-Centric Leader with Hans-Werner Kaas 27.08.2025 24:49

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. Leadership isn’t just strategy, it’s self-awareness. In this episode of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, McKinsey senior partner emeritus Hans-Werner Kaas re...

The Role of Empathy in the C-Suite with Hans-Werner Kaas 20.08.2025 27:48

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. What does it take to lead with both strength and heart? In this episode, Rebecca Dhrimaj sits down with Hans-Werner Kaas, senior partner emeritus at McKinsey &am...

Toxic Striving with Dr. Paula Freedman-Diamond, Psy.D. 13.08.2025 33:25

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. What happens when ambition turns toxic? In this eye-opening conversation, host Rebecca Dhrimaj sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Paula Freedman-Diamond...

From History to Human Capital with Dr. Olivia Hanninen 06.08.2025 35:17

Note: This episode was recorded as part of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, the original version of this podcast. It is now part of Return on Empathy (ROE)—a podcast series focused on the measurable impact of empathy in the workplace. How Is HR Evolving in the Age of AI, Hybrid Work and Generational Shifts? In this compelling episode of E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy, host Rebecca Dhrimaj...