Brian and Michael talk in-depth about how corporate learning departments can adapt to a virtual VUCA world and make leadership development training that’s worth leaders’ time and the organization’s investment. Brian is the Director of Leadership Development & Training and Aramark. The topics they cover include the changing role of leaders, how to design meaningful learning experiences in a virtual learning space, and concrete, practical ways to measure the impact of corporate learning.

Hilary McLellan, organizational behaviorist, executive coach and Founder of Indigo Talent Development, talks about how compassionate leadership makes it possible to enjoy work more fully. We dive into a step-by-step conversation about cultivating compassion into our leadership style can help us cope with stress and strong emotions so we can make high-quality decisions for ourselves, our relationships and our businesses.

How do you lead an organization that truly puts people and planet ahead of profits? As Founder and Chief Executive of B Corp certified company Cotswold Fayre Ltd and author of Forces for Good and The Fourth Bottom Line, Paul Hargreaves talks about his philosophy for running a purpose-driven organization and his approach for using a business as a vehicle for making the world a better place. Paul also shares how he built a work culture where 99% of employees say they enjoy coming to work.

Christie Caldwell, Founder of Integrate Consulting and Chief Strategy Officer of iSabel joins Michael to talk about what’s changing in the workplace wellbeing space, its implications for how we lead and work, who’s responsibility it is to create a culture of wellbeing in the workplace, and the role organizational and individual purpose will play in the designing organizations for the future.

Why should you care more about personal branding now than before the pandemic began? Are you missing everyday opportunities to build your personal band? What strategies can you use to create a more meaningful and interesting life? Dorie Clark shares her answers to these questions, and we also talk about her perspective on a range of topics including how we can improve wellbeing in the workplace.

What’s the most efficient way to discover your life purpose? My guest Patrice Tanaka, a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur and Chief Joy Officer of Joyful Planet LLC, has answers for you. And, she has a special offer for listeners who want to discover their life purpose. Patrice also shares talks about why every 18 year-old should know their life purpose, what to do once you discover your purpose and why companies should start caring about the individual purposes of their employees.

How do you make decisions that lead to a successful, fulfilling career? Celia Berk, HR consultant at Inspire Human Resources, shares her personal stories, wisdom and insights on from her own career -- including stints in senior executive HR roles at WPP, JWT, Young & Rubicam Group and Burson-Marsteller -- about spotting good career opportunities, being ready to make career pivots, knowing when to say no to tempting job offers, and the value of asking great questions during job interviews.

In this episode, Dan Nestle, host of The Dan Nestle Show, stops by to talk about his belief that we are all creators and how embracing curiosity and a growth mindset can power a fulfilling journey of creativity. Dan’s story about how he overcame his fears of launching his own podcast shines a light on what becomes possible when we’re intentional and open to learning.

How can you end the cycle of feeling weighted down with responsibilities to others, stressed, exhausted and on the path to burnout? My guest, Anjli Garg, is an Associate General Counsel at Citi and an executive leadership coach who help overwhelmed high-achievers reclaim their energy, their time and their freedom – without sacrificing their success or their income. Anjli shares her coaching philosophy and process as well as advice for breaking free from emotional exhaustion and burnout.

Have you ever found yourself second-guessing a decision because you did what you were expected to do instead of what you instinctively felt was best and natural for yourself? If you answered yes, then you’ll want to listen to Marco Greenberg, co-founder and president of C-level communications firm Thunder11 and author of Primitive, talk with Michael about how you can achieve your goals by embracing your ingrained strengths and primal drivers.