The "Transform Your Workplace" podcast, renowned as a top-rated HR and leadership podcast, covers into all aspects necessary for creating an outstanding workplace. It features a diverse lineup of industry experts, authors, speakers, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs worldwide who share their insights and big ideas for organizational transformation. Every week, the podcast explores a fresh topic, encompassing various subjects such as human resources, effective communication, cultural develo ...
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Breaking the Stigma: Addressing Workplace Substance Abuse
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Emily Etherington, an HR business partner at Xenium, discusses managing substance abuse in the workplace. She explains that with substance abuse affecting one in ten people nationally, workplaces need structured approaches to support affected employees. The discussion covers two main support frameworks: company assistance programs for employees who…
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Mindset Matters: How Leaders Drive Lasting Change with Mitch Warner
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Sit down for a timely conversation between host Brandon Laws and guest Mitch Warner, co-author of Leadership and Self-Deception. Warner reveals how self-deception is often the hidden root of workplace challenges, and leaders who help their teams shift from blame to accountability unleash creativity and collaboration. Sharing insights from the fourt…
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Co-Creation Culture: Transforming Teams Together with Chris Deaver
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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Chris Deaver, a people leader at Roblox and co-author of Brave Together, shares his experiences working with some of the most creative teams at Apple, Disney, and beyond. He dives into how co-creation and collaboration are key to overcoming the impossible. Chris also touches on the importance of humility…
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From Values to Action: Implementing EDIB Strategies at Xenium with Shastina Young
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Shastina Young has been heavily envolved with Xenium HR's equity team since its inception in 2018, starting with external consultants and evolving into an internal volunteer-based equity team structure. The organization operates through three main pillars: "Invest in Our People," "Look Beyond Our Four Walls," and "Cultural Belonging and Career Supp…
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The Right Kind of Wrong with Amy Edmondson
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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws interviews Harvard professor Amy Edmondson, diving into the idea of "intelligent failure" and the importance of fostering psychological safety within teams. Edmondson, author of The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, shares insights on how stepping into unfamiliar territory of…
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BONUS EPISODE - Annie Oxenfeld on Disaster Relief
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Annie Oxenfeld discusses disaster preparedness for companies with multi-state employees. She emphasizes the importance of having contingency plans, flexible work arrangements, and support systems in place. The conversation covers communication strategies, employee assistance programs, and ways to maintain operations while prioritizing employee safe…
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Leading with Heart: The Role of Relationships in Leadership
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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Josh Durham, founder of Gamut Project Solutions, to explore his leadership philosophy and the importance of relationships in the workplace. Durham shares valuable insights on building trust and empathy while fostering psychological safety in the workplace and beyond. List…
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BONUS EPISODE - Nicole Blevins on Voluntary Benefits
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Nicole Blevins discusses key voluntary benefits trends for 2025. The conversation covers supplemental health benefits, legal plans, identity theft protection, life insurance, long-term care, and pet insurance. They emphasize the importance of offering diverse benefits to meet employee needs and retain talent, noting that 63% of employees would cons…
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Conquering the Spotlight and Finding Your Voice with Terry Beard
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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, entrepreneur and Speakers Alliance co-founder Terry Beard opens up about his journey from avoiding public speaking to becoming a confident leader in the speaking community. Terry shares how confronting his fear of the spotlight changed his life, helping him build the communication skills and confidence t…
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How to Create a Personalized Plan for Long-Term Resilience with Dr. MH Pelletier
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In this episode, host Brandon Laws sits down with Dr. MH Pelletier, a leading expert in workplace psychology, to discuss insights from her new book, The Resilience Plan. Dr. Pelletier explains how burnout develops gradually, as exhaustion, cynicism, and declining performance set in. That’s why we must stay self-aware, recognizing early signs of ove…
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How to Master Skills in the Modern Workplace with Scott Young
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Sit down with Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything, to explore best practices for achieving mastery in the workplace. In this conversation, Young shares unconventional strategies for accelerating learning in today's tech-driven world, highlighting the importance of externalizing knowledge and prioritizing progress over perfection. Tune in …
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Engage, Innovate, Retain: Strategies for Capturing the Heart of Gen Z
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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, entrepreneur and Gen Z expert Kat Walsh sheds light on how organizations can better attract and retain Generation Z talent in a fast-evolving workforce. She debunks common Gen Z misconceptions and illuminates their desire for work-life balance, personal development, and purpose in the workplace. Tune in …
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The Power of Kindness in the Workplace: Lessons from Linda Cohen
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Linda Cohen, known as the kindness catalyst, discusses the importance of kindness in the workplace and how it can transform organizational culture. She shares her journey into this field, which began with a personal project of performing 1000 acts of kindness (mitzvahs) in memory of her father. Cohen now works with various organizations, including …
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The Case for Gracious Communication with Yasmin Davidds
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In a recent episode of Transform Your Workplace, Dr. Yasmin Davidds, a negotiation and leadership expert, delves into the transformative power of gracious communication in the workplace. The episode emphasizes the importance of leading with humanity, gratitude, and empathy because, according to our guest, true leadership emerges when we prioritize …
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BONUS EPISODE Nicole Blevins on Self Care
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Stories of Impact: Two Guests' Journey out of the Corporate World
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In a captivating episode of Transform Your Workplace, award-winning children's authors and entrepreneurs Alysson Foti Bourque and Lori Orlinsky share their inspiring journeys from corporate careers to the world of publishing, both of whom found new purpose through writing books that resonate deeply with children and families. Together, they've buil…
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A Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness with Dr. Monica Vermani
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In the latest episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws dives deep into corporate wellness with Dr. Monica Vermani, a clinical psychologist and author of A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas. Dr. Vermani sheds light on the vital role of self-awareness in understanding our symptoms and seeking the right help. …
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