Getting To Work

This episode features a conversation with Tory Davis and Chris Burton from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Chris shares his personal transition from military service to his role guiding fellow veterans toward fulfilling civilian careers. Discover services available to connect active duty military personnel to civilian employment and the comprehensive scope of services available to employers and veterans.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Kristen Allott as she discusses some important but often overlooked aspects of self-care that can significantly impact our well-being. Discover how maintaining a balanced approach to nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress management can lead to improved mental and physical health. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or fatigue, Dr. Allott's practical advice provides a roadmap to feeling better and achieving optimal brain function.

Leading speaker and New York Times bestselling author, Chris Widener, joins the program to discuss the importance of personal accountability. Chris shares his own success story and takeaways for anyone looking to improve their personal and professional situation. He also shares actionable tips for how to motivate others to take responsibility and create positive change.

Josh Davies, CEO of The Center for Work Ethic Development, joins the program to discuss the importance of developing your work ethic. He discusses how employers can help employees develop their work ethic and whether there are generational differences in work ethic. Discover what leaders can do to help develop a strong work ethic in their workforce.

Dr. Brian Hite, Founder and CEO of Begin Again Performance Psychology, returns to the program to discuss workplace culture and how to create a culture that helps employees to do their best work. Dr. Hite reveals how to get employee buy-in for organizational values and how leaders can reinforce those values at every level. Discover the connection between workplace culture and retention and the connection between psychological needs and organizational culture. To learn more about Dr. Hite, visit: https://beginagainperformancepsychology.com/

Susan Mason Co-founder and Executive Director of What’s Next  Washington, joins the program to share her own story of the employment challenges she has faced after being incarcerated and the work that her organization does to improve the ability of people with conviction histories to reintegrate into society and achieve long-term economic stability. Discover some of the most common challenges that justice-involved individuals face when seeking employment, and why employers need to tap into this often-overlooked talent pool. For more information, visit: https://www.whatsnextwashington.org/ 

Shane Foss, Founder and CEO of Hooray Health, joins the program to discuss the challenges that organizations and individuals are facing when it comes to getting affordable healthcare. Shane provides an overview of his organization and the work that they do providing limited essential accident and sickness coverage. Discover innovative solutions to rising healthcare costs and a user-friendly solution to extending affordable access to healthcare.

This episode features the return of coach, consultant, and author Oreste J. D'Aversa as he discusses the importance of mindfulness at work and the need to reevaluate how we conduct business in the workplace. Oreste shares tips for helping employees who have been working from home to acclimate to returning to the office and the impact that the pandemic has had on many workers. Discover the importance for workers of being mindful of the bigger picture when it comes to their role within an organization and how to blend virtual and in-person communications.

This episode features an interview with Patricia Schou, Executive Director of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. Patricia reveals the healthcare challenges facing rural communities and the efforts that are underway to increase healthcare capacity in underserved areas. Discover the importance of a robust healthcare system for the overall health of rural communities.

Jennifer Brown, author, speaker, and founder of Jennifer Brown Consulting, joins the program to reveal how businesses can create a culture of inclusion. Jennifer discusses the phenomenon of "microaggressions" in the workplace and how our interactions at work can inadvertently create conditions that drive employees out of the workplace. Discover how to create a workplace culture where everyone feels accepted and included. To learn more about Jennifer, visit https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/