Mindful Management

Mindful Management

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  • Trust, CARE, and the Quiet Power of Thinking Twice with Andy Fry of Oracle Projects
    In today’s workplace, trust isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. On this episode of Mindful Management, Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Oracle Projects Consultant and author Andy Fry to explore how trust can make or break organizational success.

    What You’ll Learn:
    • How to spot trust breakdowns by examining how you trust others, how they trust you, and how much you trust yourself
    • How to build authentic trust using the CARE framework: Credibility, Authenticity, Reliability, and Empathy
    • Why challenging assumptions (your own and others’) is key to deeper connection and better leadership
    • How to be authentic at work without crossing boundaries or stepping outside your role
    • Why curiosity and critical thinking are underrated but essential tools for today’s leaders
    • How understanding generational and organizational differences helps prevent miscommunication and tension
    • Why big cultural change starts small and how focusing on individuals or teams makes transformation more achievable
    • How to move beyond surface-level transactions to build lasting, trust-filled relationships

      • Andy Fry is a seasoned Oracle Projects Consultant and Principal Consultant at Qantas Consulting Corps, where he has spent over two decades enhancing operational efficiencies and business success across various industries. As an expert in Oracle Projects and Oracle Financials, Andy specializes in helping organizations maximize their software investments through tailored implementations, training, and strategic consulting. Andy is also the author of The Trust Paradigm, a book that explores the three-way dynamics of trust in relationships and provides practical tools for building trust. His blend of technical expertise and deep relational insight makes him a sought-after consultant for teams looking to increase effectiveness while strengthening internal trust and resilience.
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      38 min
    • “I Am Self-Ish”: Why Leaders Must Put Themselves First to Build Thriving Teams with William Wright
      Today on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with William Wright, founder of CORE Remastered, a transformative coaching firm focused on personal growth and professional leadership. 

      Dive into an insightful conversation as they explore:
      • How the "I Am Self-Ish" mindset leads to stronger, healthier leadership
      • The Choice Audit framework for identifying decision-making patterns
      • Why understanding your energy levels and stress responses helps create safer workplaces
      • How leaders can shift from rescuers to supporters and why that creates better outcomes
      • Compassion and respect as foundational traits for leadership, starting with self
      • How healing your own trauma and embracing emotional intelligence builds authentic connections at work

        • William Wright is a certified professional coach and the founder of CORE Remastered, a transformative coaching practice focused on personal and professional growth. Blending expertise in energy leadership, physical wellness, and emotional intelligence, William helps leaders and teams align their actions with their values. His signature approach includes the Energy Leadership Index and his "Choice Audit" framework, empowering clients to take ownership of their decisions and create sustainable change.

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        45 min
      • Out with Micromanagement, In with Trust: Tom Hunt’s Blueprint for Transforming Remote Teams
        Today on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Tom Hunt, founder and CEO of Fame, a company dedicated to starting and growing podcasts for B2B businesses. 
        Dive into an insightful  conversation as they explore:
        • The benefits and challenges of managing a fully remote team
        • Innovative approaches to building company culture remotely
        • Creating connections without cubicles
        • The importance of training managers for people-focused leadership
        • The balance between in-person and virtual collaboration
        • The crucial management skill of "perspectiving"
        • How to meddle strategically 

          • Tom Hunt is the Founder and CEO of Fame, a company specializing in starting and growing podcasts for B2B businesses. With a background in management consulting and entrepreneurship, he has successfully built Fame into a 70-person remote organization known for its innovative approach to marketing and talent management. In this episode, Tom shares his unique perspective on remote work, leadership, and creating a culture of autonomy, drawing from his experience of building a fully distributed team while maintaining high performance and employee satisfaction. 
          His transparent leadership style, exemplified by his honest LinkedIn tagline "I have no idea what I'm doing," has helped establish Fame as a leader in the B2B podcasting space while fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes freedom, trust, and personal growth.
          If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to yours!

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          40 min
        • Perception is Projection: How Your Inner World Shapes Your Leadership with Rick Ely
          Today on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Rick Ely, CEO of C Suite Charters. 
          What you will learn in this episode:
          • The power of personal transformation
          • The concept of "perception is projection" 
          • The critical importance of identifying and living by your core values
          • The relationship between personal healing and professional success
          • The art of genuine curiosity and its role in both personal growth and effective leadership
          • The power of boundaries and their connection to personal values
          • The transformative practice of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth

            • Rick Ely is the CEO of C Suite Charters and a multifaceted entrepreneur whose journey from chief engineer to executive business coach exemplifies the power of authentic leadership and personal transformation. With a diverse background spanning real estate development, strategic investments, and maritime operations, Rick brings a unique perspective on creating success through inner work and genuine human connection. 

            His approach to business and life is grounded in the philosophy that authentic leadership starts from within, making him an invaluable voice for organizations seeking to cultivate more human-centered workplaces. As someone who has navigated significant career transitions and personal growth, Rick's insights on blending passion with business acumen while maintaining integrity and self-awareness resonate deeply with leaders looking to create meaningful organizational change. Through his luxury charter service and forthcoming book, Rick continues to share his wisdom on personal development, leadership, and the importance of aligning one's values with their professional pursuits.
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            59 min
          • Why Your Wellness Program is Failing (And How to Actually Fix It) with Amber Carlson
            Today on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Amber Carlson, President and CEO of Archway Learning Solutions.
            What you will learn in this episode:
            • Why healthy and happy employees perform better, uplift others, and stay longer with organizations
            • Amber’s TORCH framework 
            • Practical strategies for developing genuine workplace connections
            • How leaders can break down organizational silos 
            • The role of AI and technology in supporting wellness initiatives 
            • How organizations can adapt to prioritize human-centered approaches
            • Practical first steps for leaders feeling overwhelmed by culture change

              • Amber Carlson is the President and CEO of Archway Learning Solutions, bringing over a decade of experience in designing transformative learning solutions that bridge organizational development with employee wellness. As an award-winning international educator and consultant, Amber specializes in creating learning environments that align business goals with human-centered approaches to foster growth, well-being, and sustainable organizational culture. 
              She is the author of the upcoming book "TORCH: Ignite Teams, Forge Legacy," which outlines her innovative framework for building trust, ownership, relationships, communication, and humility in organizational leadership. Amber's dynamic approach to integrating continuous learning with wellness initiatives has made her a sought-after speaker and thought leader in organizational development, particularly known for her practical strategies that help leaders create environments where teams can thrive both professionally and personally.
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              46 min
            • Measuring Impact in Community Change with Ann Price
              Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Ann Price, a community psychologist and president of Community Evaluation Solutions.
              Join them as they delve into a captivating discussion exploring a wide range of thought-provoking topics, including...

              • The journey from clinical psychology to community-level change
              • Keys to successful coalition building
              • Innovative approaches to data collection and evaluation
              • Creating inclusive community strategies
              • Managing complex stakeholder relationships
              • The role of trauma awareness in community work
              • The future of community psychology and evaluation

                • Ann Price began her career as a therapist working with adolescents before shifting her focus to prevention and systemic change. As president of Community Evaluation Solutions, she helps organizations enhance their operational and strategic effectiveness through data-driven approaches and inclusive evaluation methods.
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                41 min
              • Creating Anti-Oppressive Hiring Practices with Stephanie Castellanos
                In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Stephanie Castellanos, a trailblazer in diversifying the C-suite and fostering anti-oppressive cultures within organizations.
                Join them as they discuss:
                • Creating transparent and inclusive hiring processes
                • The role of emotional intelligence in recruitment
                • Addressing resistance to change in organizational culture
                • The importance of community partnerships
                • The future of DEI in the workplace
                • Practical strategies for both employers and job seekers
                • The impact of representation in education

                  • Stephanie Castellanos is the founder of Uproot Talent and creator of Woke Shop. With over two decades of grassroots organizing experience, she has led talent strategies for startups and public schools, founded coalitions to recruit and retain teachers of color, and created transformative learning experiences for thousands. Her work continues to connect leaders from the global majority to impactful roles across various sectors, closing the opportunity gap and co-creating more equitable workplaces.

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                  51 min
                • Creating Inclusive Workplaces Through Data-Driven Solutions with Amy Waninger
                  In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Amy Waninger, CEO of Lead at Any Level.
                  Join them as they discuss:
                  • The journey from IT professional to inclusion catalyst
                  • Creating psychological safety in the workplace
                  • Data-driven approaches to measuring inclusion
                  • Essential skills for inclusive leadership
                  • The future of inclusive workplaces
                  • Hiring practices that promote diversity

                    • Amy Waninger is an inclusion catalyst and top HR influencer who specializes in transforming highly technical employees into inclusive leaders. As CEO of Lead at Any Level, she helps companies promote from within while ensuring they maintain engaged and retained employees. Her work focuses on boosting innovation and growth while tackling the challenges of unwanted turnover by fostering environments of respect and inclusion.

                    If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to yours!

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                    53 min
                  • How Self-Awareness Fuels Authentic Leadership with Andrea Butcher
                    In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Andrea Butcher, co-founder of NextGen Talent.

                    Join them as they discuss:
                    • The importance of authentic leadership
                    • Overcoming the pressure to conform to others' expectations
                    • The integration of personal and professional growth
                    • The power of vulnerability in leadership
                    • Creating safe spaces for authentic expression
                    • The future of leadership in a post-COVID world
                    • The importance of helping others recognize their value

                      • Andrea has extensive experience in executive coaching, team development, and succession planning. She is also the host of the “Being at Work” podcast, where she shares daily leadership lessons.
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                      41 min
                    • The Neuroscience of Self-Awareness and Mental Health with Doug Smith
                      In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Doug Smith of Doug Smith Performance. 
                      Join them as they discuss: 
                      • Doug’s life story 
                      • The psychological impact of trauma
                      • The mental health repercussions of COVID-19 
                      • The value of trust in personal and work relationships 
                      • What modern leadership should look like

                        • Doug Smith is the author of The Trauma Code and Thriving in Transition, and is a thought leader on the impact of workplace induced emotional trauma. He has developed a trauma management model called System438, which addresses trauma and maximizes human performance. Doug was Vice President of Communication and Outreach at JPOM between 2019 and 2023, and worked in Business Development at ARC Healthcare Solutions Inc. between 2009 and 2012. He played over six hundred games in the NHL, before an injury ended his sporting career.

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                        49 min

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                      Welcome to Mindful Management, a podcast where we share skills, stories, and resources about organization wellness to help you foster a healthy and successful workplace culture. With your host…