In this special Thanksgiving week episode, host Bernie Borges explores the transformative power of thankfulness, not just as a reaction to good fortune, but as a daily mindset. Bernie shares how cultivating thankfulness can shift your perspective, help you find meaning in life’s struggles, and deepen your sense of fulfillment. Through personal reflection and practical insight, Bernie invites you to look beyond the surface of your experiences and discover the beauty in the messy, imperfect mom...
In the latest episode, host Bernie Borges invites you into a crucial conversation about self-awareness, why it's vital for effective leadership, and how you can develop this skill for more fulfillment in every area of your life. Three key discussion points from the episode: 1️⃣ The Surprising Self-Awareness Gap Among Leaders According to a Harvard Business Publishing study, only 10–15% of people are sufficiently self-aware, with less than a 30% correlation between actual and self-perceived co...
In episode 260, host Bernie Borges dives deep into one of the most overlooked (yet powerful) drivers of workplace engagement: recognition. If you’re looking to boost morale, deepen connections, and foster true fulfillment at work, this episode is for you. Three Key Insights from the Episode: 1️⃣ Recognition is More Than Rewards: Bernie highlights the difference between recognition and rewards. While rewards are transactional (think hitting sales targets), recognition is relational. It’s about...
In this episode of the Life Fulfilled Podcast, Bernie Borges explores how fulfillment at work takes shape across seven distinct career paths from physical labor and healthcare to tech, public service, retail/hospitality, manufacturing, and services. Drawing from years of insight and conversations with professionals from all walks of life, Bernie reveals that fulfillment is more than just loving your job, it’s about connecting to purpose, pride, and impact, no matter your industry. Whether you...
In this episode, Bernie Borges zooms out to explore quiet quitting through the lens of workplace culture. Here are three key discussion points you won’t want to miss: 1. The State of Employee Engagement: According to Gallup, global employee engagement dropped from 23% to 21% in 2024. That means nearly 79% of workers worldwide are disengaged, costing the global economy $8.8 trillion each year. For Bernie, fulfillment isn’t a perk, it’s essential to organizational performance. 2. The Real...
On the second of three episodes on quiet quitting, host Bernie Borges dives deep into why fulfillment matters and how it’s connected to the growing issue of quiet quitting. Whether you’re an employee feeling disengaged or a leader trying to inspire your team, there are practical steps you can take today to bring meaning back to your work life. Here are 3 key takeaways: 1️⃣ Alignment is Everything: True fulfillment at work isn’t about “having it all.” It’s about the alignment between your pers...
This week on the Life Fulfilled podcast, host Bernie Borges kicks off a three-part series all about quiet quitting. He explains what it really is, why it matters, and what you can do if you realize you’re in the middle of it. Bernie opens with the tough question: How do you show up at work? Are you still motivated, or are you just going through the motions? Turns out, quiet quitting (emotional withdrawal—not open revolt or laziness!) is incredibly common, and it comes with a big cost, not jus...
This week, host Bernie Borges speaks with Chief People Officer Shamayne Braman, a fellow speaker at the upcoming HR Wellness and Executive Summit. They explore what it really means to experience career fulfillment, moving beyond titles, compensation, and prestige. Here are three powerful takeaways from their conversation: 1️⃣ Redefining Failure and Building Resilience Early in her career, Shamayne joined Teach for America expecting to connect effortlessly with her students. Instead, she faced...
This week, executive coach and author Danielle Baldwin joins us for an eye-opening conversation about the transformative power of inspiration. Danielle shares why inspiration isn't just an emotional spark, but the force behind greater fulfillment, peak performance, and a deeper sense of purpose in both life and work. Three impactful insights from our conversation: 1️⃣ Why Inspiration Is More Powerful Than Motivation While motivation relies on external goals or internal discipline, inspiratio...
Episode 253 features Heather A. Campbell, an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Ready, Set, Recover. If you’ve ever faced a surgical procedure with a sense of dread, this conversation will change your approach. Here’s a quick recap of our three key discussion points: 1️⃣ Turning Anxiety into Empowerment: When Heather faced surgery herself, she found the typical advice lacking (“just take pain meds or do PT later”). Drawing from her wellness background, she developed a holistic preparation p...
This episode features Kristin Pascual, VP of Communications, Culture, and Community at Seagate Technology. Kristin shares the story of how Seagate faced a massive market downturn, losing 50% of revenue and 35% of its workforce, yet emerged stronger, with a renewed sense of purpose and record-high employee engagement. Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation: 1️⃣ Authentic, Transparent Communication Builds Trust: Even when news was tough, Seagate’s leadership prioritized in-person “Conne...
This week features the leadership and organizational development experts from Global Ascent Consulting Corporation (GACC). This episode explores the powerful synergy shared between GACC and the host's Fulfilled@Work Academy in bringing best practices and solutions for cultivating fulfillment in the workplace. Joined by CEO and Founder Fredrick Smith, President Amber Heckert, Senior Consultant Loretta Monroe Calvin, and Senior Business Optimizer Billie Welchman, this episode dives into how lea...
This episode features Myriam Vidalon, SVP of Culture & Workforce Transformation and Chief Diversity Officer at NielsenIQ. We discussed how NIQ is embedding purpose into their culture, resulting in fulfilled, engaged teams with strong performance. 🗝️ Three key takeaways: 1️⃣ DEI is evolving, not disappearing. Performative DEI, where organizations just “check boxes,” is out. What matters now is authentically embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into the fabric of com...
This week, we're featuring Adele Currin, a relationship and communication coach, for a transformative conversation about the real skills we need for thriving, fulfilling relationships. Adele opens up about her own journey through the ups and downs of marriage, and how those experiences inspired her to help others navigate their own relationship challenges. 🗝️ Three key takeaways: 1️⃣ Emotional Regulation is Foundational: Learning how to identify, sit with, and manage our emotions is the first...
This is a group episode featuring nine individuals who share authentic perspectives about the meaning of fulfillment in their lives. Host Bernie Borges emphasizes that fulfillment is deeper than happiness, connected to achievement or purpose, and "nearly always immutable." 🗝️ Three key takeaways: 1️⃣ Redefining Success and Fulfillment for Personal Well-being: Several participants shared transformative journeys where they shifted their definition of success from external validations like...
If you've ever found yourself dreading Mondays, this episode is for you. This week, host Bernie Borges opens up about his journey to career fulfillment. After hitting some of the traditional milestones, co-founding a startup, public accolades, and social media success, he quietly struggled with emptiness and misalignment. You'll discover how he reached his turning point and found his career fulfillment. Here are three key discussion points: 1️⃣ The Power of Values Alignment ...
This week Laurie-Ann Murabito (episode 201) "hijacks" the episode by interviewing host Bernie Borges. Here are three key discussion points from the conversation: 1️⃣ Core Values as a Compass: We explored how Bernie's core values: faith, family, fun, fulfillment, finances, and fitness create a foundation for meaningful success and a fulfilled life. 2️⃣ The Evolving Definition of Success: The discussion highlighted how Bernie defines success as his experiences aligned with his value...
This week Bernie welcomes Kevin Bradley, VP of Culture and Belonging at HUB International, for an eye-opening conversation about the evolution of belonging in the workplace, and how these shifts can deeply influence our personal fulfillment journeys. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation: 1️⃣ Redefining Culture and Belonging: We explored how belonging at work isn’t just a “nice-to-have,” but an intentional focus on creating inclusive cultures where every individual feels ...
This week, Bernie Borges sat down with Bridget Dahlgren and Mike Irvine from Crystal D to explore a topic that’s shaping the future of business: the real impact of employee recognition and engagement. Whether you’re a people leader, business owner, or just curious about what drives workplace fulfillment, here are three big takeaways from our conversation: 1️⃣ Employee Recognition is NOT Just a Perk Bridget and Mike shared Crystal D’s own journey from “survival mode” to fostering a culture whe...
This week on the podcast, Bernie sits down with Michele A. Mathews, a powerhouse in HR, safety, and risk management, and the president of HR Tampa. Michele’s story is a testament to how unexpected life events can reshape not only our personal journeys but also how we strive to make a difference for others. Here are three key highlights from our conversation: 1️⃣ Turning Trauma into Purpose At just 10 years old, Michele suffered a freak accident resulting in temporary paralysis. Forced to step...