Wholehearted Podcast

What makes an ordinary story extraordinary? How does telling one’s story affect a storyteller? How about the story listener? When can it be therapeutic? Step into the captivating world of storytelling in this new episode of the Wholehearted Podcast. We are delighted to have Anna Ong, the founder of What’s Your Story Slam, to talk about the transformative magic of storytelling and its profound impa...

Could you imagine waking up one day, a successful entrepreneur of 16 years, only to find yourself suddenly unable to use your fingers, engulfed in unexplained pain? Ever been a confident speaker before thousands, only to see your world crumble as you battle excruciating pain and extreme depression, even fearing the confines of an elevator? This new episode of the Wholehearted Podcast opens a door...

Most people set new year resolutions, but barely 1 month in, they may have already abandoned their resolutions, or have found themselves struggling to keep up. The issue with most resolutions is that they are focused on actions. Perhaps it may be to exercise more, to work on a business idea, or simply to spend more time with the family. The problem with action-based resolutions, is that once we ve...

How should individuals or teams within the organization perceive failure in order to thrive? Is it possible to create a culture in organizations that embraces failure as a part of their innovation process? In this thought-provoking episode of the Wholehearted Leadership Podcast, Jeffrey Schwab, Chief Learning Officer of a tech company, shares his unique perspective on embracing failure as a steppi...

In this captivating episode of the Wholehearted Leadership Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Gary Hubbell, a compassionate coach of positive possibility who works with leaders and organizations to create meaningful change. In this episode, Gary shares his insights and what it means to be a wholehearted leader and how to practice it in everyday life. We also dive into the three common barriers to...

As a leader, how do you make it safe and worth it for people to speak up without fear of being ignored or of retribution? Do you hold both yourself and your team accountable for creating and maintaining a Speak Up culture? In this new episode of the Wholehearted Leadership Podcast, Stephen Shedletzky shares how he reclaimed his power of speaking up and the profound impact it has had on his life. H...

How audacious are you to take the lead? Do you dare to take risks as a leader? Marta Pardo’s unique story showcases the remarkable journey she has taken in life, overcoming adversities such as losing a loved one to become the leader she is today. When her father, who was running their family business with 80 team members, suffered a heart attack, Marta was thrusted straight into the leadership pos...

Listening is an important skill for leaders today. How effectively do you listen to your team members? To their ideas, concerns or opinions? As things are moving ever more quickly, time-stressed leaders are becoming poorer at listening to the inputs of their team members. This may stifle creativity and innovation. Employees who feel unseen, unheard and therefore unappreciated may be disengaged and...

What does it mean to be curious? How does internal curiosity work in order to become an impactful leader? How can it help you sustain your relationship with others? Here's another thought-provoking episode of the Wholehearted Leadership Podcast, where we discuss how we can promote outward and inward curiosity in building healthier relationships with others. I'm honored to have Dr. Julie Pham, foun...

Empathy is one of the most talked about qualities that’s required of leaders today. How can you lead with empathy in a world that’s craving connection, more than ever? Join us for another insightful episode of the Wholehearted Leadership Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the world of empathy with Rob Volpe, who calls himself the Empathy Activist. In our conversation, Rob shares his deep pers...

How do you move on and heal from past trauma? Is there a way to cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself for all the emotional scars it left you? How do you detach from past trauma and focus on the present? In this latest episode of the Wholehearted Podcast, we embark on a journey of healing. We are grateful to have Ratna Juita sharing her personal journey of vulnerability, self-discovery, an...

Over the past year, I've had the privilege of engaging with remarkable guests who have shared their stories of vulnerability, resilience, wisdom and personal growth. We’ve explored the depths of what it means to be wholehearted in a world that often encourages pretense. From keynote speakers to authors, artists to fitness experts, thinkers to explorers, we’ve learned diverse perspectives on entrep...

How do you set the stage for your entire organization or team as a leader? Do you make your vision compelling that ignites inspiration and cultivates a sense of purpose? Here's another empowering episode of the Wholehearted Leadership podcast where we are honored to have the renowned keynote speaker and author of the best-selling book, “The End of Procrastination”, Petr Ludwig. Join us as we explo...

How has empathetic leadership transformed business leaders these days? What are some of the obstacles that impede them from leading wholeheartedly? How do they help their people unlock their potential and build a growth mindset? In this first episode of the Wholehearted Leadership podcast, Febronia Ruocco dives deep into the essence of empathetic leadership and its profound impact on groups and in...

Do you sometimes find yourself focusing on your physical limitations amidst some challenging events in your life? Have you ever lost your confidence due to the way people perceive you physically? How do you unleash your strength in the face of people's criticisms and judgment? In a world filled with unrealistic beauty standards and rampant body shaming, it is important to develop a resilient mind...

Are you feeling stuck and directionless after a setback or failure? How do you face every adversity that hits you? Do you have the right mindset, the right processes, the right tools, and the right people to support you? In this new episode of the Wholehearted Podcast, we are honored to have Srijata Bhatnagar enlightening us that setbacks are genuinely awesome. Acknowledging failures, owning them...

Do you find your mind spinning crazily with greater uncertainties, ambiguity and anxiety? How can we thrive in, not just survive in this fast changing times? What if a growth mindset is not enough? What do we need? In this new episode of the Wholehearted Podcast, Adeline Tiah shares that we need a Reinvent Mindset, to constantly renew and reinvent ourselves. She shares pivotal moments in her caree...

In this special episode of the Wholehearted Podcast, we look back on the highlights of some of the previous episodes with our Remarkable Female Guests. In celebration of International Women's Month, we have curated an exceptional exchange of stories and insights from a diverse group of women talking about breaking barriers, winning moments and bold moves that have made tremendous strides in their...

It all started when every single afternoon at primary school, she would write letters to pen pals at the age of five. It was her biggest joy connecting with people from different places. From then on, it made her interested to learn different cultures and languages, such as English, German, French, Norwegian, Italian, to name a few. Building connections has been a powerful gift that Jessica Fabriz...

For Yana Fry, freedom all began when she left her country at a young age and explored different places to discover what she's capable of. Her courage led her to become more independent and let go of the things that are not aligned to her mission. It is one of the strong values she lives by all her life. Today, with her fearless heart, Yana has been a source of daily inspiration and practical tips...

Yasmine Khater believes that our failure to show up wholeheartedly is because we are misaligned. For many of us we struggle to show up as who we actually are due to unresolved childhood trauma. She comes from a Mixed Parentage of Arab Father and Asian Mother. Growing up she found it hard to navigate the conflicting expectations and rules. It's only on a trip to an African Leadership Conference in...

Harish Kumar is a Global Keynote Speaker, Artist, and Filmmaker. His mission in life is to tap the creative potential in business leaders and organizations using PLAY to attain the best of business creativity. Constantly learning and inculcating a PLAY culture is something that spots Harish's artistry. Protecting his inner child in him is very important as this nourishes his curiosity and hunger t...

Never in her dreams did she think of becoming a Professional Speaker, a Writer, and even a Producer of her songs. But because she was SEEN by her mentors, she felt she could do more and help people more. Today, Sha Nacino has spoken in front of hundreds and thousands of people in different countries around the globe on the key message of Gratitude, Happiness, and Productivity. She has also publish...

Sha-En Yeo is a TEDx Speaker, Positive Psychology Expert and a Happiness Scientist. She is a graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the reputable University of Pennsylvania. Her journey of becoming an influential speaker was not easy, but it was truly fulfilling. In this episode, Sha-En and I talked about how she understood her wants, needs and desires. She managed to be...

For a long time, Kerrie Phipps was unseen and unheard. At 17, her teacher told her she won't be able to find a job, so she searched for and landed one the next day. At 30, completely burned out, a doctor told her that she won't be able to work for the next 10 years. She felt lost and disconnected from herself and her surroundings. The turning point came when Kerrie discovered the world of coaching...