"I think we get caught up in the busyness of life. And I know obviously business and work is important, but just to stop for a little bit and take time for yourself and feel like you want to better yourself is a gift."

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Courtney Rooney, the Dream Manager at KLN Family Brands, to discuss the transformative Dream Manager program and its powerful impact on work culture and employee well-being.

In their conversation, Courtney shares how the Dream Manager program has helped employees at KLN Family Brands—from gaining US citizenship to purchasing homes and taking well-needed solo vacations. They explore the program's structure, its emotional and professional benefits, and the important role of supporting employees, especially during challenging times.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How the Dream Manager program helps to achieve both professional and personal goals through supportive engagements
2. The profound effect of encouraging employees to identify and pursue their dreams can leading to increased motivation and stronger workplace relationships
3. Creating a safe environment to share dreams and challenges can promote individual growth and show that the organization cares beyond work

Things to listen for:

00:00 Intro

00:31 Meet Courtney Rooney

01:35 KLN Family Brands

02:59 Implementing the Dream Manager program

04:16 Success stories and impact

15:11 Measuring ROI and program growth

19:58 Mental health and industry evolution

Resources:

• Floyd Coaching
• The Culture Assessment
• Matthew Kelly’s Books
• Floyd Coaching’s Blog

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Kate Volman’s Linkedin
• Floyd Coaching on Linkedin
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram