By Kate Volman
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“I can't think of one reason not to have a Dream Manager. There's nothing like it out there because it requires commitment. It requires the individual to really change over time.”
In this episode of Lead with Culture, Kellie Zimmet, a certified Dream Manager for the Friendly Group, explores the transformative impact of the Dream Manager program. She reveals how this approach helps employees achieve both personal and professional dreams, boosting job satisfaction, improving retention, and enhancing overall workplace well-being.
Kellie shares compelling success stories and explains the significant business advantages of implementing the program. She highlights how focusing on employee dreams can reshape company culture, discusses how to measure the program’s ROI, and encourages leaders to consider integrating this powerful tool into their organizations.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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(00:00) How Dream Managers influence leadership choices
(02:50) How to Launch the Dream Manager Program
(07:10) Onboarding challenges for the Dream Manager program
(17:42) Dream management's transformative impact on individuals
(18:26) Business benefits of helping people achieve their dreams
(22:00) Measuring the ROI of the Dream Manager program
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"And while it may feel uncomfortable to feel dissatisfied, it can often be a gift. It can be an invitation for us to really hone in on an area of our life that we want to change, that we want to improve, and we have to listen to that dissatisfaction."
In this mini episode, host Kate Volman discusses the concept of dissatisfaction and its potential as a catalyst for positive change. Drawing from Matthew's '21 Questions that will Change Your Life,' Kate focuses on how to recognize and respond to feelings of dissatisfaction in various areas of life. She also shares practical steps for transforming dissatisfaction into satisfaction by envisioning desired outcomes and implementing actionable changes.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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(00:00) Understanding dissatisfaction
(01:28) Matthew Kelly’s insight on dissatisfaction
(02:44) How to take action towards satisfaction
(05:33) Applying dissatisfaction in different areas of our lives
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"If you're looking to reduce turnover, prevent people from leaving, and while they're here, encourage them to do better, I think that's a key aspect of the Dream Manager program."
In this episode of Lead with Culture, Les Pearson, a certified Dream Manager for Tippmann Group, discusses the successful implementation and impact of the Dream Manager program, which aims to help employees achieve personal and professional growth. Les shares heartwarming success stories, highlights the challenges and triumphs of rolling out the program, and offers insights into its transformative power. He emphasizes the importance of believing in employees' capabilities and supporting their journey towards becoming the best versions of themselves.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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(00:00) The Dream Manager program
(04:06) How to implement the Dream Manager program
(06:00) Engaging employees with the Dream Manager program
(10:30) Success stories and impact of Dream Managers
(14:32) How to evaluate success in the Dream Manager program
(19:13) Empowering people through the Dream Manager program
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"Begin to visualize, with as much clarity as you can, your future self—or even imagine yourself at your retirement party. What are people saying about you? What impact and contributions do you want to have made?"
In this episode of Lead with Culture, Jennifer Fonseca, a senior coach and certified Dream Manager at Floyd Consulting, talks about how job satisfaction stems not from tasks but from who your team becomes while performing them. Jennifer shares the necessity of aligning professional and personal lives to create a more engaged, purpose-driven workforce. We also discuss why Gen Z values purposeful work and prefers coaching over managing, and how you can leverage this to foster a thriving workplace.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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(00:00) The Importance of professional mastery
(03:57) Understanding the difference between mission and vision
(05:13) How to create your mission and vision
(12:41) Empowerment Through Professional Vision
(16:57) The three E’s in transforming your workplace environment
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"What does happiness mean to you? Think about satisfaction. Where am I? Maybe you're close, but what would make it the ultimate? That's where your dreams are."
In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michele Marquis, a senior executive coach and certified Dream Manager from Floyd Consulting, explores why dreams are so crucial for personal growth. Michele teaches us how to reignite the dreams that life’s demands may have dimmed. We also answer questions that unlock the dreams we didn't know we had and discuss the power of collective input.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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(00:00) How to build your legacy with dreams
(01:48) The importance of having dreams and encouraging others to dream
(04:20) Thought-provoking questions for identifying dreams
(06:30) How to address limiting beliefs and pursue happiness
(17:08) Examples of dream starter questions
(26:54) The importance of accountability in achieving dreams
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"As a leader in a crisis management situation, the loudest voice can't be the leading voice. I mean, it may be right, that may be the consensus. But if you just go by the loudest voice, that could lead you the wrong way."
In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Floyd’s own Tony Ferraro to talk about crisis leadership and problem-solving, and reflect on insights from real-world scenarios, including a tragic incident from the CrossFit Games.
In their conversation, Tony shares valuable strategies for leaders to create space between an event and their response, encouraging a thoughtful approach rather than a hasty reaction. They also explore the power of collective input while avoiding the pitfalls of being swayed by the loudest voices.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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(00:00) The tragedy during the CrossFit Games
(02:42) The importance of timely action
(05:15) Understanding the brain's response to uncertainty
(06:53) Creating space for effective decision-making
(10:24) Identifying the ‘right’ problem
(13:19) How to encourage diverse opinions
(16:16) Why quick decisions during crisis is not the best
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"There is power in boldness, the power to explore new possibilities and the power to get unstuck."
In this episode featuring Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, we take a look at the essence of boldness and its critical role in transforming company culture and driving team engagement. Matthew discusses the power of being bold, revealing that true boldness is rooted in having a single, clear priority and the courage to pursue it. He also challenges us with profound questions about our life's direction and urges us to confront our dissatisfaction as a messenger for change.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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(00:00) How are we deciding our future
(00:31) The importance of boldness in leadership
(01:44) The growth behind dissatisfaction
(02:54) The power of holy moments
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"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:
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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
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"It's about progress over perfection. That's what we care about. When we can get better every single day, we feel good about that."
In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman discusses the impact of perfectionism on both personal and professional life.
In this conversation, Kate shares four practical tips designed to help us embrace imperfection that allows us to lead with authenticity. She emphasizes that perfectionism often hinders the pursuit of dreams and passion projects, and that progress and effort matter more than achieving perfection. Tune in to learn how we can overcome the perfectionism mindset.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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00:00 Introduction to the episode
02:00 Understanding perfectionism
03:25 Embrace the process
05:00 Practice mindfulness and acceptance
06:16 Challenge your inner critic
07:45 Ask for support
09:47 Conclusion and final thoughts
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"This is how it always has been. It's being able to let that go and saying, okay, that's what was, but this is what I want it to be."
In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, to explore three ways to live intentionally. Inspired by the principles in the "The Fourth Quarter of Your Life" workbook by Matthew Kelly and Allen Hunt, Michele shares her insights on how to align our lives with what truly matters to us.
In their conversation, Michele emphasizes the importance of reflecting on our mission, purpose, and what we want to achieve for a fulfilling life without regrets. Through actionable steps, they discuss how to create a life plan that guides our decisions, energy, and time effectively.
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00:55 Living Intentionally: Insights from Fourth Quarter Coaching
04:31 Developing Clarity for Better Decisions
08:54 Establishing What You Need and Want
17:17 Learning to Say No for a Bigger Yes
24:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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