Chief Change Officer

#62 Personal Loss, Career Growth, and Real Change: Rahshea Cardiff’s Happiness Journey - Part Two


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Part Two. Who couldn’t use a bit more happiness?

In this two-part series, we dive into the journey of Rahshea Cardiff, VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies—a venture dedicated to building happier, healthier workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in people management across big names like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Rahshea is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences.

But her story goes beyond the corporate world; she’s faced deep personal challenges, including the loss of her mother, a divorce, and raising her first child, all while navigating major career transitions.

In Part One, Rahshea shared the resilience behind her journey and what led her to join Happy Companies.

Today, tune in for Part Two, where Rahshea delves into her role at Happy Companies, her mission to integrate technology with genuine human care, and her vision for transforming the modern workplace. We’ll explore how she’s using her life experiences to shape a fresh approach to employee wellbeing and workplace happiness.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

Unbecoming to Become: Shedding What Isn’t You

"Maybe it’s not about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t who you really are."

The Power of Staying True to Yourself

“I was told I needed to change who I was… to fit into somebody’s picture of what they thought I should be. Instead, I learned to step into who I am and be proud of it.”

Unlocking a Team’s Full Potential through Behavioral Insights

“With Happy, leaders get a snapshot of every team member—how they’re wired, their strengths, their energy drivers, and what drains them.”

Putting a Personalized Coach at Every Leader’s Fingertips

“Happy’s platform essentially puts a one-on-one coach at the fingertips of every leader and employee, including self-coaching to improve communication and motivation.”

Human Stories and Tech-Driven Scalability: A Perfect Balance

“Technology is terrific for us at Happy; it provides the behavioral insight, but it’s that human coach who can tell the story, make it personal, and take it to the next level of impact.”

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Rahshea Cardiff

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