“We don’t have big aspirations to be a big company—but we do have a big mission.”

In this episode, Reid Hutchison, COO and Dream Manager at HOH Water Technology, shares how The Dream Manager Program has become a powerful catalyst for cultural transformation inside a third-generation, family-owned business. Reid opens up about what it means to build a company you love working for, the tension between caring deeply for people and driving performance, and how the Dream Manager framework helped him and his team reconnect with their purpose. He shares real stories—from career-changing breakthroughs to personal triumphs—and how HOH is using this program to increase emotional intelligence, trust, and ownership across the organization. You’ll also hear how Reid’s own dreams have evolved and what the program has meant for him as a leader, father, and Ironman-in-training.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How The Dream Manager Program builds emotional intelligence and trust
• Why combining care and accountability leads to stronger culture
• How personal growth translates into organizational success

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) Meet Reid Hutchison: COO and Dream Manager at HOH

(03:00) A family legacy and a mission-driven business

(06:45) When growth replaced their “why”

(08:00) Choosing better, not bigger

(10:30) Balancing care and performance

(14:15) Letting people grow—even if they leave

(18:00) The Dream Manager rollout and team buy-in

(22:00) Why this coaching program feels different

(26:15) A Dream Manager story: love, risk, and breakthrough

(30:00) Reid’s personal dreams and Ironman goal

(33:00) Becoming a better leader through coaching

(36:45) Culture, client impact, and what’s next

Resources:

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

Connect with the Guest

• Reid Hutchison’s LinkedIn
• HOH Water Technology

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

“You want people to stay because they're like, ‘Wow, this company really cares about me.’"

In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Coaching, joins Kate Volman to walk through three powerful signs that your company is ready to implement The Dream Manager Program. Drawing on real stories and client outcomes, Michele explains why good culture isn’t enough—organizations that thrive are the ones that invest in emotional loyalty, holistic growth, and meaningful benefits that show people they matter.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The three indicators your team is ready for The Dream Manager Program
• How emotional loyalty influences engagement and retention
• Why a coach can be the difference between keeping or losing top talent

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(01:41) Sign 1: Commitment to a people-first culture

(05:07) Sign 2: Addressing disengagement and burnout

(08:10) Sign 3: Strengthening retention and loyalty

(12:06) Implementing The Dream Manager Program

(12:47) Next steps if you’re interested in The Dream Manager

Resources:

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

Connect with the Guest:

• Michele Marquis’s LinkedIn

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

"Work is greedy. It will spread over your calendar wherever you don’t stop it."

In this episode of Lead with Culture, Kate Volman sits down with Bree Groff, workplace culture expert and author of Today Was Fun, to explore what it really takes to make work more joyful, without relying on happy hours or ping pong tables.

Drawing from her years of experience advising leaders at companies like Microsoft, Google, and Target, Bree breaks down why we’ve been sold the wrong narrative about work, and how to rewrite it for ourselves. From redefining productivity to embracing humanity at the office, this conversation offers a refreshing lens for anyone who’s ever counted down to Friday.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to rethink “fun” at work (hint: it’s not mini-golf)
• The simple mindset shift that helps you reclaim Mondays
• Why thin-slicing your day can help you spot joy in tough roles

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:28) Can work actually be fun?

(01:56) Why Bree wrote Today Was Fun

(03:11) Reframing the role of work in our lives

(06:08) Fun as a function of value creation

(08:56) What makes work “fun-able”

(13:20) The leader’s role in shaping joy

(17:44) The consulting story that changed everything

(24:14) Generational differences at work

(30:58) The danger of equating work with worth

(34:45) Rethinking remote culture and always-on schedules

(38:11) Leading with humanity

Resources:

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

Connect with the guest:

• Bree Groff's LinkedIn
• Bree Groff’s Website
• Today Was Fun

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

“Your work should make the rest of your life better.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, Tony Ferraro, Director of Coaching at Floyd, joins Kate Volman to unpack why employee benefits, especially wellness and financial literacy programs, often go underused. Despite leaders' best intentions, a communication gap and lack of personal strategy keep team members from engaging with programs designed to help them thrive. Tony explores how coaching and intentional dialogue can bridge that gap, making benefits more meaningful and transformative.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why employees don't take advantage of voluntary benefits even when they say they want them
• The critical role self-awareness plays in participation
• How The Dream Manager Program multiplies the impact of your existing benefits

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:26) The problem with employee benefits

(00:50) Rethinking employee benefits and care programs

(01:58) Defining voluntary benefits

(02:42) The disconnect between offering and utilization

(06:21) Success stories and statistics

(07:24) The role of financial literacy and wellness programs

(13:41) The Dream Manager Program: A holistic approach

(17:16) Real-life impact of The Dream Manager Program

(25:37) Leveraging programs for better work-life integration

Resources:

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

Connect with the Guest:

• Tony Ferraro's LinkedIn

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

"How you finish matters. And you get to define what finishing well looks like."

In this episode of Lead with Culture, Kate Volman sits down with Dr. Allen Hunt, author, speaker, and founder and CEO of Fourth Quarter Guy, to explore how we can find purpose, passion, and peace in the later stages of life.

Drawing from his bestselling books No Regrets and The Fourth Quarter of Your Life, Allen shares the five keys to thriving after 60, why regrets remain such a powerful force in our lives, and how a dream-driven mindset can quite literally extend your life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why embracing a single virtue can transform your final decades
• The role of forgiveness and dreaming in breaking free from regret
• How men especially benefit from collective reflection and group coaching

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:29) The Fourth Quarter Guy

(01:26) The impact of 'No Regrets' and 'The Fourth Quarter of Your Life'

(04:00) Defining life's quarters and embracing aging

(08:03) The importance of dreams and virtues in the fourth quarter

(20:26) How to thrive in your fourth quarter

(25:04) The power of regrets and forgiveness

(30:23) Coaching success stories

(36:44) Good news about your worries

Resources:

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

Connect with the guest:

• Dr. Allen Hunt’s LinkedIn
• Fourth Quarter Guy

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

“My superpower is continuous learning—and I want to help others become the best version of themselves.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman sits down with Kevin McGhee, Senior Director of Staff Relations and Certified Dream Manager at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services. Kevin shares how his journey from data compliance to people leadership helped transform his organization’s culture—one dream at a time.

From launching a Dream Manager Program that includes homeownership cohorts and coaching pathways to earning over 25 certifications, Kevin lives what he teaches. His story is a powerful reminder of how investing in people personally can uplift entire teams professionally.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Dream Management can unlock personal growth and organizational trust
• The ripple effect of supporting employees’ homeownership, education, and wellness goals
• Why leading with heart and structure builds a culture people want to be part of

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(01:32) About Marillac St. Vincent and its impact

(04:24) Finding and adopting The Dream Manager

(07:25) Launching the program internally

(09:58) Starting a homeownership cohort

(13:21) The emotional side of coaching

(16:26) Culture shifts and growing interest

(17:16) Dreams achieved by staff

(22:08) How certification changed Kevin

(30:15) Full-circle moment and leading with purpose

Resources:

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

Connect with the guest:

• Kevin McGhee’s LinkedIn
• Marillac St. Vincent Family Services

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

“We believe authentic leadership rooted in mission and courage transforms school communities.”

In this episode, Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Venice, Florida, shares how cultivating leadership grounded in core virtues has fueled growth and success in one of the fastest-growing Catholic school systems in the country. John explains the importance of developing school leaders both personally and professionally, focusing on authenticity, drive, and managerial courage. From strategic planning to hiring with mission alignment, he reveals how investing in leaders creates thriving cultures where teachers and students excel.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How mission-driven leadership inspires excellence in education
• The role of courage and authenticity in effective school leadership
• Strategies for hiring and supporting leaders who embody core values

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(01:20) John’s background and Jesuit education

(04:30) The importance of leadership rooted in mission and virtue

(08:15) How courage shapes leadership and decision-making

(12:00) Creating a culture where leaders and teachers thrive

(15:30) The strategic role of hiring aligned with mission

(19:00) Supporting leaders personally and professionally

(22:45) Reflections on growth, enrollment, and future challenges

Resources:

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

Connect with the Guest

• Rev. John Belmonte’s LinkedIn
• Diocese of Venice

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

“Create stretch, not stress.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, shares five essential strategies for coaching top performers—those team members who seem to “have it all together” but still need support, recognition, and growth. Michele explains why over-relying on high performers can lead to burnout and missed opportunities, and how to invest in these team members to fuel long-term success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to motivate A-players without overwhelming them
• The importance of recognizing how outcomes are achieved
• Why coaching high performers creates a ripple effect across the team

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(01:51) The gift of coaching

(04:45) Fueling your A-players

(10:15) Create stretch, not stress

(11:13) Understanding career goals

(14:45) Recognizing top performers

(19:24) Investing in your team

(22:08) Asking for feedback

(28:12) Homework to apply to your team

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: 

https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Resources:

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

Connect with the Guest:

• Michele Marquis’ LinkedIn

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

“Regrets are the result of neglecting what matters most.”

In this inspiring episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman unpacks the wisdom behind The Fourth Quarter of Your Life by Matthew Kelly and Alan Hunt. Whether you’re in your 20s or your bonus years, Kate invites you to reflect on your life’s trajectory, explore how to reduce regrets, and start living with more purpose and intention. Drawing on real stories, timeless virtues, and a powerful 25-year plan, this episode offers a hopeful roadmap to becoming the best version of yourself—no matter where you are on your journey.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why regrets are more common than we think—and what we can learn from them
• How to be more intentional with your time, energy, and dreams
• The courage it takes to pursue a meaningful life

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) What “the fourth quarter of life” actually means

(03:00) The biggest regrets shared by hospice nurses

(05:00) How to reduce regret through intentional living

(06:00) Why the 25-year plan is a game-changer

(07:20) The fourth quarter virtue: patience

(08:30) Choosing your personal virtue for the next year

(09:30) Helping others dream again

(10:30) The power of decade thinking

(11:45) Taking action before another year flies by

(12:45) How coaching can help you hold yourself accountable

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

“The Dream Manager will be a program we do forever.”

In this episode, Tommy Mello, owner of A1 Garage Door Service, joins Tony Ferraro for a special on-the-road edition of Lead with Culture. From $50,000 in debt to building a $300M business, Tommy shares the hard-earned lessons that helped him transform his company—and his people.

He dives into why culture must be intentional, how systems empower personal growth, and why The Dream Manager program is now a non-negotiable at A1 Garage. Whether you’re leading a home service team or scaling any people-first business, this episode is a roadmap to sustainable impact.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the phrase “we’re a family” might be holding your team back—and what to say instead
• How culture built on vision, discipline, and accountability scales a business
• The tangible ROI of implementing the Dream Manager program

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:37) Meet Tommy Mello

(02:06) Defining a winning culture

(03:52) Challenges and growth

(07:53) Implementing The Dream Manager Program

(09:54) Impact of The Dream Manager Program

(13:32) The importance of systems and decisiveness

(19:16) Tommy's big dream

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Resources:

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

Connect with the Guest

• Tommy Mello’s LinkedIn
• A1 Garage Door Service

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Tony Ferraro’s LinkedIn
• Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram