E180: My Whole Story: More Than a Label – From Surviving to Showing Up
Release Date: 05/05/2026
E180: My Whole Story: More Than a Label – From Surviving to Showing Up
The Dignity of Work
In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label, Duncan Taylor, CEO of the Washington Bankers Association and President of CareerWork$, shares a powerful and deeply personal story that challenges assumptions about success, struggle, and what people carry beneath the surface. Growing up in poverty and an abusive home, Duncan faced significant trauma and instability, but through mentorship, self awareness, and a pivotal shift in mindset, he began to see his life not as defined by what happened to him, but by what he could choose moving forward. With honesty and insight, he reflects on the...
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E179: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams-Same Team, Same Page – Building Sustainable Work Practices Through Feedback
The Dignity of Work
From the Best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about building sustainable work practices through effective feedback systems. The panel explores how workplace communication tools, knowledge management practices, and structured feedback processes contribute to creating positive work environments. They discuss strategies for overcoming discomfort with...
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E178: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams- The First 90 Days: Creating Meaningful Onboarding Experiences
The Dignity of Work
From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about effective workplace practices, focusing on what happens when employees first enter an organization. They explore how the initial 30-90 days are crucial for forming habits and understanding what success looks like in a particular workplace. Discover practical strategies for creating meaningful...
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E177: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams-Building Belonging Before Day One
The Dignity of Work
From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) explore how organizations and employees can build a sense of belonging even before the first day of work. The panel discusses the evolution of hiring practices from seeking "cultural fit" to embracing cognitive diversity, the importance of authentic organizational messaging in job postings and interviews, and how both employers and...
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E176: My Whole Story: More Than a Label – From Homelessness to Leadership
The Dignity of Work
In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label, host Andy Dwonch, COO of Career Path Services and Co-founder of Dignified Workday, sits down with Bob Sturch to explore a powerful journey of resilience, recovery, and rediscovery. Bob shares how mental health struggles and substance use led to job loss and homelessness—and how a single day of work each week became the turning point that helped him rebuild structure, purpose, and hope. Through the Dignified Workday program, Bob found not just employment, but community, accountability, and a path forward, ultimately stepping into a...
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E175: My Whole Story: More Than a Label — The Person, Not the Category
The Dignity of Work
In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label, Daniel and Luis explore what it means to live beyond the categories others assign to us. Reflecting on their immigrant journeys, they examine how labels like “refugee” or “immigrant” may describe a chapter of someone’s life—but never their full capacity, character, or contribution. Luis shares how navigating complex systems, rebuilding community from scratch, and shifting from survival to service shaped his understanding of dignity and resilience, while Daniel reflects on how assumptions—whether subtle or overt—can...
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E174: My Whole Story: More Than a Label — Introduction: Why Stories Matter
The Dignity of Work
This introductory episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label explores why this series is needed right now. Joined by Kelli Eller, Vice President of Human Services, and Andy Dwonch, Chief Operating Officer, the conversation examines how people experiencing homelessness, poverty, immigration challenges, and other life barriers are often reduced to simplistic labels—and what gets lost when we stop listening to the full human story. This episode sets the foundation for a powerful series centered on dignity, empathy, and lived experience, inviting listeners to slow down, challenge assumptions,...
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E173: The Future of Employee Wellness: Ethical AI Meets Evidence-Based Care
The Dignity of Work
In this episode, host Cami Eakins sits down with Dr. Tara Deliberto, clinical psychologist and co-founder of the AI mental health company Yuna.io, to explore how ethical, evidence-based AI can expand access to mental health support in the workplace. Dr. Deliberto shares her journey from academic research and clinical practice into product innovation, explaining how Yuna blends evidence-based practices with strong safety guardrails, HIPAA compliance, and cultural sensitivity to support employees between therapy sessions or as a first step toward care. Together, they discuss secondary trauma...
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E172: Supporting Well-Being and Self-Care
The Dignity of Work
This episode, originally recorded in 2022, features a conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates, as they discuss the importance of wellness, well-being and self-care. Though today's stressors may look different then they did in 2022, the core principles remain the same!
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E171: Cami Eakins Reveals her Guiding Word for 2026
The Dignity of Work
In this episode, Cami returns to her annual tradition of choosing a single word to guide the year ahead—favoring intention over resolution—and reflects on how last year’s word unfolded during a period of sustained ambiguity and high-stakes leadership. She shares candid insights on leading without full information, staying grounded in values, and navigating the mental and emotional load that comes with prolonged uncertainty. As the conversation looks ahead to 2026, Cami introduces a new guiding word that signals a meaningful shift in how she approaches steadiness, decision-making, and...
info_outlineIn this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label, Duncan Taylor, CEO of the Washington Bankers Association and President of CareerWork$, shares a powerful and deeply personal story that challenges assumptions about success, struggle, and what people carry beneath the surface. Growing up in poverty and an abusive home, Duncan faced significant trauma and instability, but through mentorship, self awareness, and a pivotal shift in mindset, he began to see his life not as defined by what happened to him, but by what he could choose moving forward. With honesty and insight, he reflects on the role of effort, support, and the belief that transformation begins with a simple idea, “because I can.” This conversation is a reminder that we are all more than our past, and that the path forward is shaped by the meaning we choose to make of it.