The Working Well Podcast

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how the conversation inside your mind shapes your performance, relationships, and leadership. Tim shares his personal journey with self-criticism and explains how old mental patterns can quietly influence the way we think, act, and perform. Topics covered: The hidden impact of self-talk Why high performers struggle with inner critic...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys speaks with Daniela Jines about the science behind workplace happiness and why human connection is essential for the future of work. They discuss: What happiness at work actually means How wellbeing impacts performance Why leaders shape culture The role of rest and recovery AI’s impact on employee experience Building workplaces where people th...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores one of the most important mindset shifts for personal growth, leadership, and long-term success: the difference between mastery and perfectionism. Many high achievers unknowingly operate from perfectionism, mistaking fear and self-protection for excellence. Tim shares personal lessons, research-backed insights, and practical strategie...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with HR executive and leadership expert Michael to explore what truly drives employee retention, workplace culture, and long-term organizational performance. Michael shares practical insights from leading large multi-unit organizations and explains why retention is far more than an HR metric it’s a direct reflection of leadership qua...

We all say we want growth, resilience, and strength. But what if those things only come through adversity? In Episode 15 of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores why hardship is not just something to survive but something that can be leveraged for growth. Drawing from personal experience and psychological insights, this episode breaks down how adversity reveals weaknesses, builds resilience...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Jennifer, a global human performance expert and the former Chief Wellbeing Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency. With leadership experience across organizations such as the Mayo Clinic and Johnson & Johnson, Jennifer shares how elite institutions build environments that enable individuals and teams to perform at the highes...

Fear is often seen as something we should eliminate. But what if fear is actually a signal guiding us toward growth? In Lesson 14 of the 52 Life Lessons Series, Tim Borys shares how fear and doubt shaped many of his personal and professional decisions and how learning to calibrate fear became a turning point in his life. This episode explores the neuroscience of fear, why our brains overestimate t...

AI is transforming every industry but can it replace therapists, coaches, or leaders? In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys speaks with Alex about the growing role of artificial intelligence in coaching, therapy, and workplace learning. Alex shares how his background in clinical psychology led him into the tech world, where he now focuses on building AI tools that empower professi...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores one of the most underrated leadership skills: silence. In a world filled with constant notifications, meetings, and information overload, many leaders rarely create space for reflection. But research shows that quiet moments can dramatically improve creativity, decision-making, and emotional regulation. This episode explores the scien...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Carlee Wolfe shares actionable insights on building sustainable, high-performance cultures rooted in clarity, accountability, and psychological safety. We explore: Why people-first leadership drives results The myth of performance vs. wellbeing How to intentionally design workplace culture Scaling teams without losing alignment Preventing burnout throug...

In Lesson #12 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores why resisting change quietly drains your energy and how reframing disruption can unlock growth and resilience. Topics covered: The neuroscience of uncertainty Why we resist change A mastermind moment that shifted perspective Hard seasons and hidden gifts Practical mindset shifts for resilience Change is inevitable. Growth is optional....

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Allister Frost — former Microsoft leader and transformation expert — to explore how leaders can thrive in uncertain times. In this episode, you’ll learn: Building a future-ready mindset Why curiosity drives innovation Overcoming fear of change The power of experimentation Practical habits for resilience If you’re navigating disr...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your effort—but your beliefs? In Episode 11 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how unexamined assumptions quietly shape our mindset, habits, and results. Drawing on psychology, coaching experience, and personal stories, Tim explains why growth starts by questioning the stories we believe about ourselves. This episode challenges you to...

What is the real role of HR and leadership today? In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Dave Ulrich, one of the world’s leading thinkers on leadership, human resources, and organizational effectiveness, to challenge outdated assumptions about HR, wellbeing, and performance. Dave explains why HR can no longer be measured by activity—programs, training hours, or initi...

Burnout isn’t caused by lack of resilience — it’s caused by unfiltered demand. In Lesson 10 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explains why high performers build positive walls and gates to protect energy, focus, and passion. This episode explores how boundaries improve clarity, reduce burnout, and unlock sustained performance — for leaders, teams, and anyone running on empty. 💡 Topics Cove...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Celeste Warren, former VP & Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Merck, where she spent nearly 30 years building measurable, scalable DEI systems across a global workforce. Celeste shares what most companies get wrong about DEI — and what it takes to make inclusion part of leadership DNA, organizational structure, a...

Most leaders think joy is optional — or worse, unprofessional. Science says otherwise. In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explains why smiling, laughter, and joy are powerful tools for leadership effectiveness, resilience, creativity, and performance. Backed by neuroscience and real-world leadership experience, this lesson shows how joy helps leaders think better, connect deepe...

What if leadership wasn’t about intelligence, but wisdom? In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys sits down with Dr. Laura Gabayan, emergency physician, researcher, and author of The Common Wisdom: Eight Essential Elements of a Meaningful Life. After chronic illness changed her career path, Dr. Gabayan embarked on a 10-year study interviewing 60 people across North America — un...

Most adults don’t realize it, but they’ve eliminated one of the most important ingredients for wellbeing, creativity, and performance: play. In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys explores how play transforms your mental, emotional, and physical health — and why it’s the key to staying energized, resilient, and fully alive. Learn 20 simple ways to bring play back into your wor...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Mark Reich, Senior Coach and Chief Engineer of Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute and former Toyota executive, about how leadership, culture, and process design work together to build high-performing teams. Mark shares how Hoshin Kanri—Toyota’s legendary strategy deployment system—transforms vision into execution, and w...

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, host Tim Borys tackles one of the toughest truths for high achievers—your value isn’t defined by your title, income, or achievements. Drawing from personal experience and two decades of coaching leaders, Tim reveals how chasing external success leads to burnout and dissatisfaction—and how to rebuild identity around values, integrity, and purpose. 💡 T...

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys sits down with Carol MacKinlay, Chief Human Resources Officer at Pebble and board director for a leading publicly traded crypto company. With more than 30 years of global HR experience—including leadership roles at Binance US, Xero, and Plantronics—Carol shares how data, technology, and diversity are transforming the future of HR. 💡 Topi...

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, host Tim Borys shares a deceptively simple but life-changing truth: It’s not about you. Learn how curiosity, listening, and genuine interest can transform your relationships, influence, and leadership impact. Backed by neuroscience and real-world experience, Tim explains why being interested, not interesting, is the ultimate superpower for connection....

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Bianca D’Alessio—top New York real estate broker, author of Mastering Intentions, and star of Selling the Hamptons—about how authenticity, mindset, and wellbeing are transforming leadership. Bianca shares her journey through adversity, the lessons she’s learned about building resilience, and why leaders must move beyond hustle...

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores why passion—when cultivated and paired with purpose—is one of the most powerful drivers of performance, resilience, and fulfillment. Through personal stories, coaching insights, and science-backed strategies, Tim explains how to identify your red threads, reframe mundane tasks, and harness passion as a competitive advantage in life...