Cultivating Organizational Excellence

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thomas Gelmi about fostering a resilient environment within the workplace. For more than two decades, Thomas Gelmi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgelmi/) has been an executive coach, facilitator, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and sparring partner supporting leaders and teams in their development at various levels and in numerous industries. He focuses on developing personal and interpersonal competence in leadership, teamwork, and customer relations. For his practice, he draws on an extraordinary biography with exciting milestones. Besides his many years of professional experience in various management positions, he spent seven years with Swissair, the former Swiss national airline. In the worldwide leadership and training of cabin crew, and in contact with international customers at 30,000 feet, he experienced first-hand how important a high level of personal and interpersonal competence is for effective human interaction. Additionally, he has been a team leader and trained caregiver in accidents and other extreme situations for many years. Thomas is a bestselling author of several books, among them BREAKTHROUGH, What Cabin Crew can teach you about Leadership, Teamwork and Customer Contact, and THE COACHING CODE, Practical tips for cracking the code and building a successful Coaching Business. Based in Switzerland, with a home near Zurich, Thomas works with leaders all across Europe and regularly in North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. His clients include global corporations as well as SMEs and private individuals. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Orin Davis about the shifting nature of performance management. Orin Davis earned the first doctorate in positive psychology, and is a self-actualization engineer who enables people to do and be their best. He consults for companies from startups to multinationals on hiring strategies, culture, innovation, diversity/equity/inclusion, and employee well-being, and coaches people at all levels on building self-knowledge and developing personal and professional growth trajectories. As the principal investigator of the Quality of Life Laboratory, he conducts research on flow, creativity, hypnosis, and mentoring. Dr. Davis teaches business at Columbia University, and gives workshops and lectures globally about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology. He is a startup advisor who helps early-stage companies enhance their value propositions, pitches, culture, and human capital, and writes and speaks avidly about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rachel Rider about her book, Who You Are is How You Lead. Rachel Rider (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellrider) founded MettaWorks in 2015 after a distinguished career in HR, receiving executive coaching certification from Columbia University, and extensive training in meditation, Somatic Experiencing, and Polarity Therapy. Starting as HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she went on to specialize in leadership coaching at AppNexus (since acquired by AT&T) and Digital Ocean, the third-largest hosting company in the world. She studied under renowned teacher and Zen Mountain Monastery founder John Daido Loori Roshi for 13 years before continuing under his successor, Shugen Arnold Roshi. Rider completed a three-year intensive certification in Somatic Experiencing in 2018, and a 2020 training in Polarity Therapy with the aim of bringing leaders tools to unlock effective, long-lasting change in concert with the body. Since 2020, she’s been working intensively with anti-racism coach Makeda Pennycooke. Rider lives in New York with her husband and two children. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Julie Noonan about using reverse mentoring to bridge the generational divide in the workforce. Julie Noonan (www.linkedin.com/in/jnoonanconsulting) is an executive coach and change strategist working with organizations and their leaders to successfully ride the waves of change. Her specific focus is on the last of the Boomer generation and how they are faring in the final years of their formal careers. She is passionate about inter-generational collaboration and reverse mentorship. She is also a fierce advocate of including age in DEI programs to fight ageism in recruiting and downsizing.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alan S. Questel about how intentional kindness can help create a better workplace. Alan S. Questel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-questel-6a70842a/) is known for his clarity, creativity and down to earth style of teaching. He brings a depth of understanding, humor and gentle human perspective while creating lively conditions for learning. Alan has taught thousands of people in over 20 countries, on 5 continents. Trained by Dr. Feldenkrais (Amherst 1983) he has created numerous Feldenkrais programs on varied topics including one for pregnant women (Pregnant Pauses). He is author of Creating Creativity – Embodying the Creative Process. He is constantly discovering how to be kinder to others and toward himself. Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness takes readers through steps to broaden and sharpen their understanding of kindness. It will show ways to embrace kindness in everyday life. And provide the means to be kinder and generate more kindness towards yourself and others. The book will help readers break through old, unconscious, confirming patterns of thought and feeling, and free them to express all the love and kindness in their hearts.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Aaron Marcum about eliminating unhealthy stress, flourishing personally, and creating the good life. Aaron Marcum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-marcum/) holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania where he studied under Dr. Martin Seligman, father of the field of positive psychology. For twenty years, he successfully scaled businesses and is the recipient of top industry awards recognizing his leadership, vision, and service. He has been a sought-after national speaker since 2006 and enjoys empowering entrepreneurs to make positive changes in their personal and professional lives. His new book, "EntreThrive _ The entrepreneurs eight laws for eliminating unhealthy stress, Flourishing Personally, and creating The Good Life," will be released February 2024, by Ethos Collective Publishing. https://www.entrethrive.com/humanperformance Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Melanie Bell about innovative ways to develop empathy and critical thinking skills as a leader. Melanie Bell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieabell/) is the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, a company that helps B2B businesses generate outstanding revenue growth by bringing together their marketing, sales, and service teams around an information-driven customer experience built on the HubSpot platform. Melanie is an active angel investor and mentors the student accelerator programs at Rice University's OwlSpark and the University of Houston's RED Labs. She was also the President of Marketing Interface, a company created in 2014 before Strategic Piece. However, she is not only about marketing; she founded Leaders Who Fiction while operating her marketing strategy and technology consulting firm. At Leaders Who Fiction, Bell is helping people acquire and develop leadership qualities through fiction reading and intellectual, business-oriented conversations centered around a selected novel.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alexandra Bowden about gamifying and operationalizing workplace culture. Alexandra Bowden is a speaker, consultant, partner, educator, and advocate. She has a vision to put customer service and creativity back into the Talent equation. After a dramatic career pivot of her own, and realizing that talent can come from a multitude of places which we aren't tapping into, she founded PEOPLEfirst.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chester Elton about creating and sustaining a high-performance work culture. Chester Elton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesterelton/) is among today’s most influential voices in workplace trends. He has spent more than two decades helping clients build high-performance cultures. In his work, he provides solutions for leaders looking to enhance employee engagement, teamwork, and wellness. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Angela Johnson about creating a collaborative leadership team. Angela Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajohnsonscrumtrainer/) is a successful entrepreneur, author, educator and coach who founded Collaborative Leadership Team in 2010. She mentors, trains and empowers people to use a variety of techniques to achieve their professional goals and objectives. With over 24 years in helping leaders and teams of people, Angela’s client roster includes those in the following industries: agency and services, software, hardware, marketing, financial services, insurance, learning and development and more.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tiana Sanchez about how leaders and organizations can increase employee engagement and effectiveness in 2024. Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC, a Number 1 Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the Like a REAL Boss podcast with 100 episodes reaching 26 countries. Tiana Sanchez International (TSI LLC) is a Certified Woman-Owned Business focused on talent and leadership development. Tiana got her career start at 16 with the 90% female-led national franchise organization Hot Dog on a Stick. Sanchez became a manager there at 17, was promoted to Regional Manager, and welcomed the company as her first consulting client. Tiana’s public and private sector corporate training client list includes Sony Pictures, BMW, Mercedes Benz, California State University Long Beach, among many others. She is the author of “Undefeatable” and “F’D Up – The UPside of Failure”. A Women of Distinction Awardee, she has completed certificate programs with American Management Association and Ken Blanchard Companies. Sanchez’s work has been featured on KTLA, Voyage LA, Black Hollywood Live, WITI (Women In Technology International), and many podcasts.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jack Wiley about his book, The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Dr. Jack Wiley is an award-winning organizational psychologist, researcher, author and leadership consultant. He is the author of three books, most recently: The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Henning Roedel and Tristen Magallanes about how robots are being integrating into the workforce. Dr. Henning Roedel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/henningroedel/) is the Robotics Lead at DPR Construction, helping to coordinate new technology experimentation and fostering an Ever Forward culture. Prior to joining DPR, Henning worked on the customer facing side of ALICE Technologies, working in sales, marketing, customer success, and sales data management. Henning has degrees in Civil Engineering from UCLA and Stanford University. During his doctoral work at Stanford University, in partnership with NASA Ames Research Center, Henning led the characterization of protein bound concretes for structural applications both on- and off-Earth. Tristen Magallanes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristen-magallanes/) is a passionate, creative, and organized construction industry professional with experience in research, ethnographic studies, and organizational culture.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Soren Kaplan about the role of XQ in leadership, teams, and organizational culture. Soren Kaplan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorenkaplan/) has been named as one of the world's top management experts and consultants by the Thinkers50 and Business Insider. He is a columnist for both Inc. Magazine and Psychology Today where he focuses on how to build high performing, resilient, and innovative teams and organizational cultures. With over 25 years experience as an advisor, leadership development consultant, and coach, he has helped global leaders such as Cisco, Disney, NBCUniversal, Colgate-Palmolive, Visa, Kimberly-Clark, and RedBull to create and sustain a culture of innovation and drive disruptive change. His latest venture, Praxie.com, is an emerging leader in AI-powered digital workflows for business transformation in strategy, innovation, operations, project management, and more.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Raine Mahdi about the benefits of nearshoring and key steps to take for organizational leaders. Raine Mahdi is a lifelong entrepreneur from San Diego with deep experience in sales, business development, and product sourcing. He's currently focused on building Zipfox.com, the world's first global B2B product sourcing platform, and establishing new global norms for trade and hiring. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vidusha Natahvitharana about institutionalizing collective leadership. Vidusha Natahvitharana (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidushanathavitharana/) is Founder and Destiny Architect of High Five Consultancy & Luminary Learning Solutions. Vidusha is a multidisciplinary consultant who specialises in Leadership Training. He has the innate ability to understand the complexities of modern business and the nuances of individuals affecting its performance and seamlessly intertwine it with simple processes and solutions. This ability to simplify, along with his in-depth understanding and hands-on appreciation for his subject matter, makes him one of the most sought-after Leadership Trainers and HR Consultants in the region.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ben Lytle about futurists versus potentialists. Ben Lytle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lytle-a6a0b914/) is a self-made serial entrepreneur-CEO known for being ahead of the curve. Creating something out of nothing, adjusting and thriving during change, Lytle now is a thought leader on the future. He launched five successful companies, two listing on the New York Stock Exchange. His best-known success being Anthem, with a current market value of more than $100 billion. He is a healthcare policy expert who served on state and presidential healthcare commissions, and a governance leader with extensive public company experience. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jaime Dunaway-Seale about unpacking GenZ salary expectations. Jaime Dunaway-Seale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-dunaway-seale-660028158/) is a content writer at Clever Real Estate, the leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Prior to joining Clever, Jaime worked full time as a journalist. Her writings have appeared in Slate, The Associated Press, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and Advocate Media. Jaime graduated with a Master of Arts in journalism from the University of Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and international relations from the University of Arkansas. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Calvert about encouraging and supporting leadership at every level of the organization. Deb Calvert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcalvertpeoplefirst/), president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy, is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach and Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®. Previously, Deb was an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. She works with clients to build organizational effectiveness by developing leaders, improving team cohesiveness, and strengthening soft skills. Deb has been recognized as “One of the 65 Most Influential Women in Business” by Treeline.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ed Hajim about not being a victim to your circumstances and building resilience to overcome challenges. Ed Hajim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-hajim-bba1a7204/) is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university’s board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices