“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