Best Jeff Couillard Podcasts (2024)

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Operationalizing Values for Alignment and Impact 30:24

9d ago30:24

30:24

In this episode of The Leaderful Podcast, Pablo and Jeff reflect on a part of our work that we've been doing more and more of with impact-conscious leaders and their teams - helping them with the operationalization of their core organizational values. 📽 Here are some takeaways! 🧭 Defining & Clarifying Values -- Many organizations and teams stop at …

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Activating Genuine Leadership and Culture Change with Trusted Advising 37:40

24d ago37:40

37:40

In this episode of The Leaderful Podcast, Co.CEOs (Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard) reflect on TACO's journey this past year. Part of their discussion focused on the latest positioning of our offerings in today's leadership and culture space, and what's become clearer in our work to create leaderful teams. Some highlights from the conversation: ⚡ F…

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Navigating Leadership: Equity, Data, and the Power of Relationships 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Co.CEOs Jessica Xiomara García and Emily Drake of Learning for Action - an organization helping create and support equitable learning cultures in the social sector - join Jeff and Pablo to discuss the nuances of harmonizing equity-grounded and data-informed approaches into organizational practices. Listen in as they explore: Co.CEO origins stories …

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Designing and leading meaningful DEI and systems change with Denyelle Fraser 51:10

8M ago51:10

51:10

Consultant, designer and strategist in the field of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Denyelle Fraser, joins our Co.CEO Jeff Couillard to discuss the opportunities and challenges of leading sustainable and systems-conscious change and transformation projects with an EDI focus. Listen in as they explore: The importance of moving beyond EDI chec…

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Psychological safety, empowerment and building neuroinclusive workplaces with Dave Thompson 45:31

1y ago45:31

45:31

Educator, innovator and advocate in the field of neurodiversity employment, Dave Thompson, joins our Co.CEO Jeff Couillard to discuss the opportunities and challenges of fostering psychologically safe workplaces for neurodiverse employees - and how that effort benefits everyone. Listen in as they explore: The importance of 'challenger safety' How c…

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Creating a Culture of Accountability: Insights from Kim Crowder on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism 28:10

1y ago28:10

28:10

Are we ever going to see equity in our lifetime? Will anti-racism and DEI training in workplaces ever be enough to cause a significant change in the company’s culture? There’s been constant talk about authenticity and accountability in the DEI space, but what does it truly mean to be authentic? And why is it so difficult to hold leaders and key pla…

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Leading with empathy, vulnerability and compassion in the workplace with Rod Miller 1:04:55

1+ y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Connector, Culture Catalyst and Executive Coach, Rod Miller, joins our Co.CEO's Jeff Couillard and Pablo Romero to discuss the evolving world of work, leading with empathy, developing your people and navigating the rapidly changing landscape of work and life. Listen in as they explore: The importance of creating psychologically safe spaces Practice…

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Making power visible, negotiable and useful with Joe Cardillo 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

50:42

Founder, Coach and Advisor, Joe Cardillo, joins our Co.CEO Jeff Couillard to discuss how middle managers can use power to create meaningful change. Listen in as they explore: The importance of making power dynamics visible and transparent Advice for middle managers on navigating values and performance tensions Why power awareness is foundational to…

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Exploring the ’intention vs. impact gap’ with Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

35:10

Our Co.CEO's Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard discuss the 'intention vs. impact' gap, and share practical steps leaders can take to close it. Listen in as they explore: The core drivers and indicators of problems/opportunities that exist within the intention vs. impact gap Why 'real' underlying problems don't get identified without conscious and sk…

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Gaslighting, Microaggressions, and the Challenges of the DEI Practice with Dr. Jade Singleton 24:45

1+ y ago24:45

24:45

Every DEI issue is a business problem. Some companies get it, some don’t, while others are struggling to connect the dots between best intentions and tangible results. There are a lot of barriers and threats to DEI. And in this episode, Dr. Jade Singleton sheds light on some of the issues surrounding DEI and more: What is attributional ambiguity? R…

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Power dynamics in the workplace with Jeff Couillard 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

28:09

Our Co.CEO Jeff Couillard joins Mahir Nisar on The Workplace Justice podcast to discuss the very real impacts of power dynamics in the workplace. Listen in as they explore: Five (5) types of power and how they each show up in our workplace systems Why overcoming addiction makes people powerful How power awareness helps to discover root problems fo…

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Why DEI Efforts Fail to Deliver and How to Deal With Pushbacks and Obstacles With Farzin Farzad 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

34:51

There's enough evidence that the business case for DEI is robust and there's an overwhelmingly positive result for companies and employees. Surely, there are a few organizations that are nailing it, but in most cases, DEI efforts across the board are spotty, reactive, and episodic, lack strategic follow-through and accountability, and sometimes hav…

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5D’s for creating meaningful impact with Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

Tune in as our Co.CEOs Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard share The Ally Co.'s model for leading meaningful workplace culture initiatives with their clients. Listen in as we breakdown the Five Ds for meaningful work: Discovery: "What do we know about this from 'their' perspective(s)?" Definition: "Why should people care about the 'problem(s)' we are p…

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The intersection of L&D, leadership and workplace culture with Grant Drmaj 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

46:38

Learning and development thought leader Grant Drmaj joins our own Co.CEO Jeff Couillard to discuss the current state of learning and leadership in today's organizations. Here are some key topics they cover: Important considerations for virtual vs. in-person learning Common barriers to designing and delivering experiences that drive meaningful chang…

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Healthy boundaries, self-care and power with Woodrie Burich 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

52:27

In this episode, Jeff Couillard chats with Woodrie Burich on how to set and hold effective and healthy boundaries - at work and in life. They discuss self-care (beyond the band-aids) and setting boundaries before burning out. Enjoy!By The Ally Co.

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Power Dynamics in the Workplace with Jeff Couillard 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

28:39

What is power? And what does it mean to have power? How does power influence the dynamics and relationships in the workplace? And what does it take to dismantle the oppressive systems that exist within the workplace? Power can be both a positive and a negative trait, depending on the way it is used. When there’s a power struggle, conflicts can aris…

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Is leadership development broken? 21:49

1+ y ago21:49

21:49

In this shorter episode, Co-CEO and Director of Learning and Development, Jeff Couillard, tackles three of the primary problems that exist in most mainstream leadership development programs and approaches. He also offers a few key insights to consider when developing your organization's approach to developing 'leaderful' teams, highlighting the imp…

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Psychological safety, unhealthy conflict, leadership and power in the DEI space with Jennifer Velez 53:47

1+ y ago53:47

53:47

In this episode of The Leaderful Podcast, Jennifer Velez - Senior Strategist for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Forever 21 - joins Jeff Couillard for a rich discussion on psychological safety, unhealthy conflict, power dynamics, and leadership in the DEI space. Follow along or connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. A bit more about Jennifer - she c…

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All roads lead to power 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

20:36

In this episode, Jeff Couillard and Pablo Romero discuss a few of the key components of The Ally Co.'s Transformational Impact model, including the Right Use of Power framework.By The Ally Co.

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The problem with employee engagement surveys 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

26:52

In this episode of The Leaderful Podcast, Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard discuss some of the problems, challenges (and opportunities!) with traditional and mainstream employee engagement surveys. If you are tasked with collecting meaningful data from your team to inform better strategic decisions, this is a must listen!…

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Healthy conflict or artificial harmony? 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

22:23

In this episode of The Leaderful Podcast, Co-CEO's Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard discuss the two key factors in getting from artificial harmony or unhealthy conflict to healthy conflict, or productive tension.By The Ally Co.

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace and Stop Glorifying the Hustle Culture with Selena Rezvani 16:56

1+ y ago16:56

16:56

Is the glorification of hustle culture doing us more bad than good? And with all this hustle grinding, is it still possible to set healthy boundaries in the workplace? How are the recent trending topics on quick quitting and quiet quitting related to hustle culture? Are they really a trend or the truth? Join us in this episode as we dive deep into …

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The shadow side of vulnerability 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

15:55

Is being 'vulnerable' always a good thing? When might a leader's vulnerability actually burden or harm the people they're supposed to support and lead? In this conversation between the Co-CEO's of The Ally Co. (Pablo and Jeff), we explore the nuances of vulnerability and why it might not always be the path leaders want to take with their teams.…

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Feedback is an investment in relationship 25:32

1+ y ago25:32

25:32

In this episode of The Leaderful Podcast, Jeff and Pablo discuss the importance of feedback and some of the common barriers that exist - especially when you try and give feedback "up the chain".By The Ally Co.

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Mental wellness in the workplace with Ty McKinney 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

In this episode of Leaderful, Jeff Couillard and Ty McKinney discuss mental wellness in the workplace, hybrid work, addiction and neurodiversity. Ty McKinney is a neuroscientist, Co-Founder of 8 Bit Cortex, Mental Health Advocate and self-described 'professional nerd'.By The Ally Co.

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The six core pain points facing leaders and teams today 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

45:37

In this episode of Leaderful, Pablo Romero and Jeff Couillard discuss the six core pain points that leaders and teams face as they strive to build high-performing workplaces where everyone thrives. These six pain points include: Chronic burnout Deep stuckness Cultural disconnection Unhealthy conflict Unsafe environments Shitty communication Learn m…

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Introduction to Leaderful 9:07

1+ y ago9:07

9:07

In this first episode of Leaderful, Jeff Couillard and Pablo Romero discuss the hopes and goals of the show and the key challenges that leaders and teams face as they navigate building human-centred, systems-conscious organizations.By The Ally Co.

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The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell 31:51

2y ago31:51

31:51

For so many years, women are forced to choose between balancing the physical and emotional needs of being a new mother and the financial needs of returning to work. It’s 2022. This needs to change. It’s time to prioritize parental leave by having better systems in place to help new parents transition smoothly, strengthen their families, and continu…

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Harasshole with Lisa Bowman 31:13

2y ago31:13

31:13

For decades, women generally kept quiet about sexual harassment in the workplace. But since the inception of the #MeToo movement, women have been encouraged to speak up. The movement emboldened a lot of women to use their voices which led to more stories to this day. Our special guest, Lisa Bowman, a workplace sexual harassment survivor, recalls he…

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How Inside Voices is Making Diversity Transparent for BIPOC Job Seekers with Ekow Sanni-Thomas 34:45

2y ago34:45

34:45

Diversity is a critical factor for many job seekers nowadays. Not knowing if the company you’re applying for is really committed to diversity, equity and inclusion can lead you into a trap. In this episode, we are talking to Ekow Sanni-Thomas, the Founder and CEO of Inside Voices. Dubbed as the Glassdoor for diversity, Inside Voices is set out to b…

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Authenticity in DEI: Practicing Transparency and Accountability with Dr. Monica Cox 30:59

2y ago30:59

30:59

When it comes to DEI initiatives, is the bare minimum effort really authentic? And do companies fully understand what they are doing and why they’re doing it? We encountered a powerful tweet from Dr. Monica Cox, that bravely calls out companies of what they are doing and hoping to achieve with their efforts. And the tweet says: “Instead of showing …

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A Sense of Belonging: Putting the “B” to Your DEI Strategy with Anu Gupta 44:56

2+ y ago44:56

44:56

The challenges we face in and out of the workplace - racial inequalities, racial biases, discrimination, etc. - all come down to one thing, known as bias. In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about bias and we are joined by Anu Gupta, a scientist, educator, lawyer, and the Founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, an Edtech company that trains p…

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: An Abuse of Power with Shelley Ross 41:43

2+ y ago41:43

41:43

Note: We want to inform you in advance that some parts have poor audio quality. In light of #MeToo, it has come to our knowledge that the issue of sexual harassment is very rampant in the workplace and in any industry. And it still is, to this day. This special episode with Shelley Ross is our backstage ticket to see what it was like to work in a h…

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How Implicit Biases Undermines DEI Training and Initiatives in the Workplace with Prof. Joan C. Williams 22:50

2+ y ago22:50

22:50

Despite the millions of dollars spent by companies on DEI training, initiatives, and programs, we see very, very little progress. In today’s podcast, Professor Williams explains to us why this is the case and why the systems in place in businesses and corporations play a major role in creating a safe and inclusive workplace. Professor Joan C Willia…

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Labor and Labor Rights of the Muslim Community with Atty. Mahir Nisar 22:50

2+ y ago22:50

22:50

Muslim employees are highly visible targets of discrimination. They continue to endure the issues and problems in the workplace that their religion, race, and national origin seem to generate which is fueled by sensational media attention on issues on terrorism. The Muslim American community is a diverse community. A community that’s packed with ta…

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Sexual Harassment in 2021 with Susan Antilla 34:52

3y ago34:52

34:52

In the 1990s and early 2000s, a flurry of high-profile lawsuits against financial firms put the issue of sexual harassment front and center. In this episode, we talk to our special guest, Susan Antilla, who had front-row seat to those legal battles, including the class-action lawsuit filed against Wall Street’s Smith Barney. Susan Antilla is an awa…

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Career Moms with Jenny Elliot 30:58

3y ago30:58

30:58

Working moms have it tough. It's never easy being a mom trying to juggle a full-time job with family life. Now more moms than ever are in the workforce, and they turn to each other for support. This week’s episode is all about the challenges that career moms face when returning to work. Jenny Elliot, the host of the Career Mom Podcast, shares her f…

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Gender Justice: Doing What's Right, Not Just What's Legal ft. Atty. Noreen Farrell 40:55

3y ago40:55

40:55

Women’s labor force participation has grown significantly over the last few decades, working longer hours and pursuing higher education in greater numbers. But despite this progress, the impacts of gender injustice persists. Today’s realities have helped fuel vibrant new leaders and movements forging powerful alliances. We talked to the Executive D…

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Gender Stereotypes and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Atty. Rebecca Pontikes 48:45

3y ago48:45

48:45

As workers struggle to combine work and families, discrimination based on their caregiver status becomes an added burden. Although caregiver discrimination is particularly damaging to women because of gendered norms and expectations, men are equally affected as well. Were you ever discriminated against, because you have to care for your special nee…

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Fighting Back: Workplace Bullying and the Healthy Workplace Bill ft. Dr. Gary Namie 51:27

3y ago51:27

51:27

Workplace bullying is a growing problem in America and at a shocking rate almost comparable to an epidemic. Science continues to prove that when left unaddressed, it can cause insurmountable physical and mental health problems. Cases of workplace bullying are growing leaps and bounds and calls for a legal route of relief. It needs a law. We talked …

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049 - Farzin Farzad on Decolonizing the Workplace 1:02:16

3+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Join host Jeff Couillard and guest Farzin Farzad for a rich conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in our organizations and communities.By Jeff Couillard

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Why Age Equity in the Workplace Matters with Sheila Callaham 40:41

3+ y ago40:41

40:41

Every one of us, ages. When it comes to aging, no one is exempted. And when you are an employee, you are not immune to age biases in the workplace. Misperceptions and outdated assumptions about older workers’ skills and proficiency are hurting more and more employees as the number of older workers grows. Age discrimination is unacceptable, and you …

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The Bostock Decision & The Future of LGBTQ Workplace Rights with Ezra Cukor 35:38

3+ y ago35:38

35:38

The most recent significant win for the LGBTQ community is the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Bostock v. Clayton County. It is undeniable that this decision will have a ripple effect on LGBTQ rights, not just in employment, but in many other areas as well. Join us in this episode as we explore the Bostock case with Atty. Ezra Cukor, and its i…

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048 - Guy Felicella on addiction, recovery and harm reduction 1:05:21

3+ y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Join host Jeff Couillard and Guy Felicella as we explore his journey through addiction, gangs, homelessness and harm reduction.By Jeff Couillard

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Diversity and Inclusion: How We Stop Ageism in the Workplace feat. Ashton Applewhite 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

30:31

Although companies are finally getting on board about diversity and inclusion, there is still one issue that remains one of the greatest vulnerabilities that American workers face. Ageism. What can you do when you're considered to be “too old” to be hired or kept as a valuable member of the workforce? How do you fight age discrimination in the work…

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Workplace Bullying: Patterns, Impacts, and Solutions with Linda Crockett 43:41

3+ y ago43:41

43:41

Workplace bullying has many faces. Just as it can manifest in many forms, it also has many ill-effects that doesn’t end when you leave the office. People can be bullied at any age and in any situation. So in this episode, Linda breaks down what workplace bullying really is, how to identify the perpetrators, and what to do if you feel like you're th…

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047 - Evan Weselake on Finding Focus 1:03:03

3+ y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

In this episode of Powerful, Jeff Couillard chats all things "focus" with Evan Weselake. Evan is a certified executive coach, a member of Forbes' "coaches council" and has more than 14,000 hours of group training and facilitation experience. Enjoy!By Jeff Couillard

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Combating Islamophobia in the Workplace: A Discussion with Atty. Ahmed Mohamed 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

29:30

Within the last decade, there has been mounting evidence of discrimination & harassment against Muslims in many different aspects of the workplace. While employers equip themselves with tools and policies to combat the rise of religious discrimination, there is still an overwhelming number of Muslims claiming they’ve been mistreated on their jobs. …

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046 -Chris Jones on Entrepreneurship, Overcoming Crisis and Finding Purpose 1:03:50

3+ y ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In this episode of Powerful, Jeff Couillard chats with Chris Jones about his journey of entrepreneurship, coaching others and finding purpose.By Jeff Couillard

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Criminal Record Discrimination: What You Need to Know 14:21

3+ y ago14:21

14:21

When you have a criminal record, you might find it difficult to compete in today’s tight job market. Criminal record discrimination fails to account that many people learn from their mistakes. And that those people are trying so hard to make amends and start a new life. Job seekers with criminal records have some legal rights too and it’s important…

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