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The Art of Developing People with Purpose with Josiah Owens | Leading Well Podcast Series

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In this episode of The Leading Well Podcast by Blimish, host Christian Brown sits down with Josiah Owens, a Learning & Development leader and VP at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Greater Atlanta Chapter.. Together, they explore what it really means to steward people’s gifts with intention, curiosity, and care. From his beginnings in video production to leading talent development in the nuclear industry, Josiah shares a refreshing perspective on how growth, feedback, and collaboration fuel both individual fulfillment and business success. 💡 Topics include: • How...

The Art of Developing People with Purpose with Josiah Owens | Leading Well Podcast Series

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In this episode of The Leading Well Podcast by Blimish, host Christian Brown sits down with Josiah Owens, a Learning & Development leader and VP at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Greater Atlanta Chapter.. Together, they explore what it really means to steward people’s gifts with intention, curiosity, and care. From his beginnings in video production to leading talent development in the nuclear industry, Josiah shares a refreshing perspective on how growth, feedback, and collaboration fuel both individual fulfillment and business success. 💡 Topics include: • How...

Building a Winning Culture: Psychological Safety, AI, and the Future of Work with Skip Maloney

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In this episode, Christian sits down with Skip Maloney, Chief Human Resources Officer at InterDigital, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture change, and the evolving role of HR. From his early dreams as a professional baseball player to leading high-growth tech teams, Skip shares wisdom on how to build organizations where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to perform at their best. 💡 What We Cover in This Episode: • Skip’s journey from sports to executive HR leadership • Why culture is built on accountability, values, and trust • How to create psychological...

How Leaders Can Spot Burnout & Build Psychological Safety with Dr. Kimberly Grocher | Leading Well Podcast Series by Blimish

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Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Sometimes, it manifests as irritability, withdrawal, or even overperformance. In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series, host Christian Brown speaks with Dr. Kimberly Grocher — psychotherapist, executive coach, and yoga/meditation teacher — about how leaders can better support mental health in the workplace. You’ll learn: The difference between stress and burnout. Why empathy is a leadership superpower. Practical ways to create psychologically safe environments. How mental health impacts retention and performance. ...

Human First, Resource Second with Jasen Hayes | Leading Well Podcast Series by Blimish

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What does it really mean to be human first and a resource second? In this powerful episode of the Leading Well Podcast, Christian Brown sits down with Jasen Hayes, “The Concierge of HR,” for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, and how to create workplaces where people actually thrive. Together, they explore: • The story behind Jasen’s personal brand, The Concierge of HR • Why letting go of ego is the first step toward true leadership growth • How AI is reshaping employee experience (and why we must keep the human touch) • The three priorities...

Unlocking Human Potential with Mitch Douglass | Leading Well Podcast Series

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What happens when HR stops being the “rules police” and becomes a true partner in growth? In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Mitch Douglass, Managing Partner at Waterloo Human Capital Management, to explore how trust, retention, and wellbeing intersect to shape healthier workplaces. Mitch shares how he turned fear of HR into trust, using small, human-centered actions like coffee chats and pizza lunches to spark massive cultural change. Within just one month, promotions soared, employees felt seen, and trust became the foundation for retention and resilience....

How To Develop Healthy Workplaces with Dr. Kibibi Springs | Leading Well Podcast Series by Blimish

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How do you measure employee well-being and turn it into real business impact? 🌱 In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series, Christian Brown sits down with Kibibi Springs, VP of Workplace Experience at Hightower and IO Psychologist, to explore what it takes to create workplaces where people feel safe, included, and resilient. Kibibi shares his personal journey from marketing and entrepreneurship to organizational psychology, offering practical insights into: • Using surveys and feedback tools to track employee well-being and team effectiveness • Building inclusive teams through...

Leading with Values When It Matters Most with Joseph Machicote | Leading Well Podcast Series by Blimish

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In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Joe Machicote — Chief Culture Officer at Premier Inc. and former Chief HR Officer of Erickson Senior Living. Joe shares how he led teams through the COVID-19 crisis by embedding values into every level of culture, using small, human-centered rituals to create connection, clarity, and trust during overwhelming times. From family parades and One Team Agreements to redefining what it means to be present as a leader—Joe shows how real leadership happens not in strategy decks, but in the moments that remind people they matter. 🎧...

Building Unshakeable Trust with Shawn Campbell | Leading Well Podcast Series by Blimish

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In this powerful episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Campbell — retired U.S. Air Force 1-Star General and former Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer of the United States Space Force. Shawn shares how he led a 24/7 Air Force HR call center through an intense period of downsizing and organizational strain. With call volume doubling overnight and no increase in staff, Shawn had to rethink leadership from the ground up — rebuilding trust, psychological safety, and team resilience in real time. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • How to lead through crisis without burning out...

#63 - The Truth About HEALING Abroad

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In this episode, I open up about the real emotional journey of living and healing in a foreign country. From culture shock to personal growth, I share what no one tells you about the internal transformation that happens when you leave your comfort zone. Whether you’re thinking about moving abroad or already on the path, this episode offers honest insight, hard lessons, and hope for the healing that distance can bring. Watch the full video on my YouTube:

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