This week Laura, Tessa and Michael dive deep into a thoughtful discussion about building a happier and more meaningful life through work with special guest Stephanie Harrison. Stephanie founded The New Happy, an educational platform focused on sharing a new philosophy of happiness based on positive psychology research. She shares her career journey…

In this episode, Michael and Tessa spoke with Andrea Kehoe, Director of Operations Administration at Kettering University. Andrea shifted from being a stay-at-home mom into a corporate role with Kettering University in Michigan nearly 7 years ago. She’s moved through a few different roles since 2017 and was supported by mentors and managers who enc…

This episode features Jennifer Nurick, author of Heal Your Anxious Attachment. Jennifer shares her career journey studying various healing modalities in Australia, leading her to specialize in attachment theory and childhood trauma. She discusses how attachment patterns from childhood can show up in the workplace and offers insights from her experi…

In this episode, host Tessa Misiaszek talks with Dr. Enya Doyle, an inclusion and anti-harassment consultant based in London, about her approach to DEI consulting work. Dr. Doyle holds a PhD in gender diversity from her research on barriers facing women in music. She discusses the importance of curiosity and decency in creating inclusive workplaces…

This week's episode features a science-packed conversation with David White, an expert in organizational culture and business transformation. David's career journey through various HR functions, including recruitment, change management, and talent management, has provided him with invaluable insights into the challenges of driving lasting cultural …

In this episode, Michael and Laura learn from Dr. Fiona Crichton, who shares her fascinating career journey and insights into improving individual and organizational well-being. Fiona began her career as a litigator in Auckland, New Zealand, in the 1990s. While she enjoyed the work, the legal field at that time lacked a focus on work-life balance. …

In this special episode, Laura, Tessa, and Michael discuss Tessa's groundbreaking research on how menopause impacts women in the workplace. Tessa shares surprising statistics from an extensive global survey conducted by Korn Ferry Institute and Vira Health that reveal the lack of awareness and support around this issue. Laura also shares her person…

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This episode features Colette Stallbaumer, General Manager, Microsoft 365 & Future of Work at Microsoft. Colette shares her career journey from growing up on a farm in Nebraska to leading conversations around the future of work at Microsoft. Some of the top takeaways from the discussion include: - Microsoft research shows that AI tools like Co-Pilo…

This episode features Antronette Simmons, an HR Business Partner at Seattle City Light. Antronette shares her career journey and discusses the impactful work she is doing to support employees. During the episode, Antronette talks about how her passion for helping people led her to a career in human resources. She shares her experience working in re…

In this episode of The Happy at Work Podcast, Laura, Michael, and Tessa speak with Margaret Cheng, author of Giving Good Feedback. Margaret shares her career journey from English Literature to HR and how her experiences shaped her perspective on why feedback is so essential yet challenging. She discusses how feedback culture can impact workplaces, …

In this episode, Tessa and Michael sat down with Jim Fielding - author of the best-selling book ‘All Pride, No Ego: An Executive’s Guide to Living Authentically’. Jim shared the 10 leadership lessons covered in his book and how he led globally recognized brands over his career while staying true to himself and his values. He also discussed the chal…

In this special edition of Happy at Work, Laura, Tess, and Michael reflect on their learnings from 2023. They discuss the enriching experiences of the podcast, the importance of meaningful conversations, and the challenges of maintaining connection in the remote work era. Additionally, they touch on the impact of rushing versus savoring moments and…

In this episode, Laura and Tessa were joined by the incredible Diana Cutaia, founder of Coaching Peace Consulting. Diana takes us through her career evolution, sharing insights from her experiences in education, corporate roles, and her impactful work in promoting physical activity and sport. Diana introduces the idea of "manufactured inclusion" an…

In today's conversation, Laura chats with Erica Keswin, who shares her wealth of experience as a management consultant, executive recruiter, and author. Erica is a workplace strategist with 25+ years of experience as a consultant, speaker, and bestselling author. She transforms everyday routines into 'workplace magic', emphasizing the human touch i…

In this episode, Laura and Tessa spoke with Kelly Mackin, co-founder of Motives Met. Kelly shared her inspiring journey and the personal experiences that led her to focus on well-being in the workplace. As the discussion unfolds, Kelly addresses the shift toward companies recognizing well-being as a right, not a privilege. She explores the co-creat…

In this episode, Laura discussed the ever-evolving work landscape with Brian Elliott. The future of work is here, changing how we think about our careers, workplace dynamics, and personal fulfillment. Laura and Brian explore the impact of the future of work on both individuals and organizations, from the transformative shifts in the work landscape …

In this episode, Michael and Tessa are joined by the distinguished Cam Caldwell, PhD, an expert in leadership, ethics, trust, and passion in the workplace. Dr. Caldwell shares his insights on various aspects of leadership and its profound impact on employee engagement and organizational success. He delves into the significance of trust in organizat…

Welcome back to another episode of the Happy at Work Podcast with your hosts Laura, Tessa, and Michael. In today's insightful conversation, we are joined by Phil Lewis, the founder of Corporate Punk, a company dedicated to reshaping organizational cultures and fostering happiness at work. Phil shares his incredible journey from marketing to organiz…

In this engaging episode, Laura sat down with Kevin Williams, Founder and CEO of Career Skills Invest, to explore his journey of personal and professional growth. Kevin takes us through his career, which spans diverse roles, from the Navy to corporate finance, investment banking, coaching, executive education, and more. Plus, learn how he found his…

In this episode, Laura and Tessa discuss the dynamic world of multigenerational teams with Patty Marshloska, Senior Director of Strategy for US Customer Engagement at Eli Lilly. We know you'll be struck by Patty's profound self-awareness and transparency about her working style, and how she's navigated signifigant career transitions with open-minde…

In this episode, Laura engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Alexis Fink, VP of People Analytics at Meta (formerly Facebook). Alexis shares her career journey from her early beginnings in industrial-organizational psychology to her current role leading the people analytics function at Meta. This episode delves into various aspects of emp…

In this episode, Michael chats with Tyrelle Barnes and Danielle Grossi from Microsoft on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. They dive into how AI is being integrated into various Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Copilot, to enhance productivity, creativity, and employee engagement. The conversation covers…

In this episode, Laura and Michael chat with Paul Slater, co-founder of Billion Minds. This episode delves deep into the evolving landscape of work, exploring the intersection of adaptability, resilience, trust, and purpose in flexible work environments. We've pulled out the top three take-aways from this episode for you: Adaptability and Resilienc…

In this episode, Laura and Tessa spoke with Zahi Abdeen, Managing Director of 360 Degrees Consulting, to discuss work culture, leadership development, and the unique dynamics of the Middle Eastern job market. Zahi's diverse background in sales, marketing, and talent development, along with his extensive international experience, provided valuable i…

In this episode, Jessica Weiss discusses her journey to studying happiness at work, delving into her background in organizational design and transformation. She explains the importance of fairness and transparency in job roles and the significance of feeling indispensable in providing value to others. Jessica highlights the relevance of psychologic…

In this episode, Tessa and Laura chat with the Chief People Officer of Suzy, Anthony Onesto, about the impact of a multi-generational workforce and key lessons we can all learn from how Gen Z workers approach well-being at work. Anthony Onesto is a self-proclaimed failed accountant. However, he learned this lesson early on in his career, and moved …

In this episode, Michael and Tessa spoke with Heidi K. Brown, attorney, author and professor, about positive psychology in law and embracing authenticity. Heidi Brown is an NYC-based attorney, full-time professor at New York Law School and a 7x (!) author - her most recent book is called The Flourishing Lawyer. 'Having grappled with extreme perform…

In this episode, Michael and Tessa chat with Kathy Miller about positive psychology, leading and optimizing teams, and the impact of high-quality connections. Kathy Miller started her career in a vehicle assembly plant and has loved manufacturing and the automotive industry ever since. Concurrently, Kathy has always been interested in psychology, a…

We flipped the tables on Tessa in this one! This special episode features our very own Tessa Misiaszek PhD, and her co-author Matt Johnson PhD, where they discuss insights and lessons in their book: Branding That Means Business. Matt Johnson PhD is a researcher, writer, professor and speaker focused on the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, …

This is a fun one! Laura, Tessa, and Michael shared insights and lots of laughs with Connor Diemand-Yauman and Rebecca Taber Staehelin, co-founders of Merit America. Connor and Rebecca are self-proclaimed work spouses, possible AI chatbots, and truly a dynamic duo. They first met at Coursera where they focused on providing learning content to nonpr…

Bonus episode this week! Michael caught up with Andrew Soren, who is one of this year's chairs of the IPPA World Congress taking place in Vancouver on July 20 - 23, 2023. Andrew Soren is a positive psychology researcher and professor for the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Master of Positive Psychology graduate program. He is also the CEO an…

In this episode, Tessa, Michael, and Laura spoke with Jonathan Gelfand, SVP of Solutions Consulting at meQuilibrium about workplace resilience, the concept of 'corporate athletes', and holistic performance measures. Jonathan began his career in healthcare working with vulnerable populations before joining Hess Corporations, and later IBM, where he …

In this episode, Laura and Tessa chat with Andreea Niculescu and Laura Swapp about living your values and our collective responsibility to be ourselves and make the world a better place. Laura Swapp has an educational background in anthropology and sociology, and has worked at Starbucks and REI in diversity and inclusion leadership roles. These exp…

This is a special one! As the first of many to come, in this episode, Laura, Michael, and Tessa share their own experiences around transformative career moments and navigating new professional chapters. All three hosts have had deeply personal and impactful professional experiences, and share in this episode the process of finding clarity, the powe…

In this episode, Laura and Tessa spoke with Sabina Nawaz about how leaders can thrive in their roles, being a woman in the workplace, and believing your worth. Sabina Nawaz immigrated to the US from India, and began her career at Microsoft following undergraduate studies at Smith College. She spent 15 years at the company across functional areas, i…

In this episode, Laura and Tessa speak with Brett Martin about culture, the future of remote work, and work-life integration. Brett Martin is President & Co-Founder of Kumospace, the virtual office platform where teams show up, as well as Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Charge Ventures , a pre-seed-focused venture fund based in Brooklyn, NY. He al…

In this episode, Laura, Michael and Tessa spoke with Dr. Barry Schwartz on a myriad of topics including purpose, types of motivation, the rise of social media, and the future of higher education. Barry Schwartz PhD has had a prolific career in academia, and authored many books on the intersection of economics and psychology. He has taught undergrad…

Welcome to Part Two of our Gen Z Panel series! The conversation last week was so insightful that we had to offer another episode featuring our resident Gen Z experts: Amelia, Beryl, and Jack . This time around we delve into social media and how personal branding manifests for Gen Z. We also discuss chatGPT and how disruptive technologies are impact…

In this very special episode, Laura, Michael, and Tessa spoke with three early-career Gen-Z professionals about their perspectives on work and culture in today's modern workforce. A little about our panelists: Amelia Hayes is a Research Manager at the Korn Ferry Institute. Her focus is taking a cognitive science approach to questions in the domain …

In this episode, Tessa and Michael speak with Kim Jackson, Director of eCommerce at Harley-Davidson about finding the right company culture, being empowered in your role, and building absolute trust within your team. Kim Jackson has always loved commerce. She as a long career across merchandise and buying, with leadership roles at Talbots, PUMA, Al…

In this episode, Michael, Laura and Tessa spoke with Simon Cohen, President of Henco Global about living a life focused on success and finding happiness along the way. Simon Cohen is the President of Henco Global, a global logistics company based in Monterrey, Mexico, and has served in this role for 24 years. Following a health crisis and years of …

In this conversation, the Happy at Work team spoke with Hap Klopp, Founder and former President of The North Face about building a successful business, disruptive leadership, and hybrid work. Hap Klopp served as President of The North Face for 20 years, where he successfully led the business to be one of the most recognized and well-respected brand…

In this episode, Tessa and Michael chat with Jennifer Njuguna, COO of Common Future about imlementing a 4-day workweek at her organization. Jennifer Njuguna is a licensed attorney and SHRM Senior Certified Professional, and has served as COO at Common Future for just over 2 years. She was instrumental at implementing a pilot 4-day workweek program …

In this episode, Michael and Laura chat with Sally Simms, VP of Product at The Muse, about talent management and the importance of context when it comes to aligning employees' skills with the role they're best suited for. Sally Simms started out her career in Product Marketing at Google, and her experience there led her on a path in Product Managem…

In this episode, Tessa and Michael spoke with Rob Whalen, Founder and CEO of The PTO Exchange, about employee benefits, the myth of 'unlimited PTO', and how employers can do right by their people. Rob Whalen is a seasoned sales operations executive, with a background in accounting. He founded and is currently CEO of The PTO Exchange , which is a be…

In this episode, the hosts spoke with Charlotte Lockhart, Co-Founder and CEO of the 4-Day Week Global. Charlotte touched on a number of topics around the future of work, and specifically on reimagining productivity and doing more with less. Charlotte Lockhart has had a long and successful career in the legal and finance industries, and in 2019, was…

In this episode of the Happy at Work Podcast, Michael and Laura spoke with Danielle Grossi, Partner Engagement Lead at Microsoft, about leveraging AI to improve the employee experience. Danielle has had a winding career in technology, working for top companies including Microsoft, Nestle, Intel, and SAP both in the US and Europe. She's also success…

Welcome to 2023! We're officially onto Season 4 of the Happy at Work Podcast and are so grateful for your listenership. In our first episode of the year, we spoke with Carol Leaman, CEO and President of Anoxify. Tessa and Laura chatted with Carol about her leadership stategies for cultivating a positive workplace, and excelling as a woman in tech. …

As we close out 2022, we wanted to bring back some of our favorite conversations from this year! Last (and certainly not least) is Tessa's favorite episode, featuring Brant Cooper. Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and CEO of Moves the Needle. Brant's area of expertise lies in turning uncertainty into co…