The Ripple Effect - A Give River Podcast

Are you feeling stuck at your desk or overwhelmed by a mounting to-do list? Whitney Dawn Pyles joins The Ripple Effect Podcast to offer a refreshing perspective on professional growth through somatic coaching. This episode is packed with "micro-practices" that take less than three minutes but can completely reset your nervous system for a more productive, joyful workday. Three Micro-Prac...

Empathy isn’t about “being nice”—it’s a proven driver of innovation, retention, and revenue. In this episode of the Ripple Effect podcast, host Meghan speaks with Leanne Butterworth, the most recognized empathy leader in Australia. Leanne is an empathy educator, TEDx speaker, author, university lecturer and social entrepreneur on a mission to create happy, healthy workforces andcommunities by deli...

In this episode of the Ripple Effect podcast, Helen Young McLaughlin shares her journey as a leader and coach, emphasizing the importance of empathy, effective communication, and setting boundaries in the workplace. She discusses how these elements contribute to a healthier organizational culture and better team engagement. Helen provides practical strategies for leaders to enhance their communica...

In this episode, Rachel Goldman shares practical strategies for enhancing conflict resolution, effective communication, and authentic leadership both at work and in personal life. Whether you're leading a team, navigating family dynamics, or striving for personal growth, Rachel's insights are invaluable. Key Topics: The transition from law to coaching: how mediation shapes leadership skill...

This episode's guest: Raymond Scholl HR Executive (PHRca) • ICF-ACC Coach • US Marine Corps Veteran & Naval Aviator In this episode, Raymond Scholl shares insights on the importance of responsiveness over reactivity in leadership. He discusses techniques for managing emotional responses and the significance of curiosity and trust in communication. Raymond also introduces the Enso philosoph...

The Give River Podcast presents a conversation with Jamie Getgood , CEO of People Avenue , International Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning HR Leader, and Australian Leader of the Year. Jamie shares his experience navigating the seemingly impossible task of reviving a defeated workforce facing factory closure and widespread job loss. His prescription for company culture centers on psychological safety...

In this episode of the Give River Podcast , leadership coach, Bara Mann, explores the power of positive intelligence and the sage mindset in the workplace. From engineering to coaching, Bara shares how learning to slow down became her ultimate productivity hack. Meghan and Bara dive into the value of mental fitness , how to gain control over your mind , and why self-compassion and storytelling are...

🎙️ This week on the Give River podcast , we're joined by Clayton Steel , employee experience expert at HiBob , who brings a refreshing, deeply human approach to workplace culture. Clayton shares why humanizing employees is more than a buzzword—it's a business imperative. In this episode, Clayton and Meghan dive into: Why being yourself at work isn’t optional—it’s essential How empowerment...

On this episode of The Ripple Effect -The Give River Podcast, CEO of The Champ Group and Leadership Coach, Michelle Beauchamp, shares her thoughts on The Language of Leadership. Her leadership vocabulary starts with self-awareness and includes trust, psychological safety, belonging, listening, courage, vulnerability, feedback, empathy, integrity, and self-care. She highlights the surprising benefi...

On this episode of The Ripple Effect - The Give River podcast, Meghan continues her chats with the hilarious and wise, Jess Pettitt, about creating truly inclusive workplaces. Jess explains why celebrating team contributions is an easy thing you can do to create a happy, healthy, high-performing workplace. Jess Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP, believes to thrive in this world you have to ride two horses at on...

On this episode of The Ripple Effect - The Give River podcast, Meghan chats with the wise and hilarious, Jess Pettitt, about creating truly inclusive workplaces. Jess shares her journey into DEI, explores power dynamics, and highlights how curiosity, empathy, and self-reflection shape great leadership. Packed with personal stories and actionable advice, this conversation is a must-listen for leade...

In this episode of The Ripple Effect - A Give River podcast, Dr. Stephen Goodwin shares his journey from being a Lutheran parish pastor to becoming a passionate leader in organizational development. He discusses the importance of empowering employees, creating a healthy work culture, and the role of leaders in shaping organizational values. Dr. Goodwin emphasizes the need for awareness and account...

Welcome to The Ripple Effect - A Give River Podcast: Cultivating Thriving Workplaces Are you ready to transform your work environment into a haven of personal wellness and professional growth? Join us on the show where we explore the practices, insights, and stories that are shaping the future of healthy, happy, and high-performing workplaces. Each week, we bring you engaging conversations with th...