Speaking and Communicating Podcast

What do you do when work feels terriblre and you feel powerless?

Dr. Craig Mattson is an Organizational Researcher and Communications Professor at Calvin University.

He is the Author of a recent book Digital Overwhelm (2024) and Host of The Mode/Switch Substack Podcast.

We’re tackling burnout, salary issues, workplace pettiness, working when the world is on fire, generational workplace divides & more. 

Dr. Mattson doesn’t offer decluttering tips or radical solutions. Instead, he shows how to navigate digital overwhelm by "mode-switching"—changing how you communicate where tech and stress collide.

Listen as Dr. Mattson draws on new theory and ancient wisdom to help you transform the intensities of modern work. Each chapter gives you a workshop to tackle real problems like Zoom fatigue, writing authentic emails, and staying productive. Work doesn’t have to sweep you under, if you learn to ride out the waves.

Connect with Dr. Mattson:
Website: https://www.themodeswitch.com/

Additional Resources:
Podcast: The Mode/Switch pod drops every Friday featuring Host Dr. Craig Mattson and Co-Host Emily Bosscher, plus a rotating team of guests, ready to tackle the big feelings we all share about work.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-overwhelm-and-workplace-communication-culture/id1614151066?i=1000689401242
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yEMCIb1KskINQAYWXpqO4?si=H8L3FBTBT2mIaJLkcE_Htg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yEMCIb1KskINQAYWXpqO4
YouTube: https://youtu.be/TEu7sdPmGeE

What is the significance of fully engaging your team through being transparent?

Meet Bill Gruber!

Bill recently retired after working in sales and management for over 30 years.

He had the opportunity to work with incredible people who have become lifelong friends and taught him a lot about sales, marketing, management, raising money for startup businesses, and selling companies.

Bill was successful because he worked hard and shares his team building knowledge and insights gained from years of experience as a medical device executive.

His goal is to make your life as a manager gets easier by learning from his scar tissue.

Connect with Bill:
Website: https://www.billgruber.com/

Additional Resources:
"The Leadership Blueprint" by Bill Gruber

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-in-leadership-how-to-engage-your-team/id1614151066?i=1000685820442
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lSStp0lpjK3MRtb8Wj1py?si=EHS3zR0zTgSDgvXMP1z1yg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lSStp0lpjK3MRtb8Wj1py
YouTube: https://youtu.be/UeJZfkeIDtY

Keep It HUMAN! The age of command and control is over.

Meet Jim Bouchard! 

Jim is an Interactive Keynote Speaker, Leadership Activist, Corporate Consultant, Executive Coach, Author and Founder of TheHumanCentricLeader.org

Today, Jim helps leaders around the world connect on a deeply human level to attract, engage, and lead people to their highest levels of performance and productivity.

Jim provokes thought. He instigates participation. He invites discussion. Your audience will confront today’s toughest leadership challenges – head on.

Today's leader must 
INSPIRE: touch people's hearts, not just their heads. 
EMPOWER: Make sure your people have what they need to succeed. 
GUIDE: be willing to share your knowledge, wisdom, and experience––face to face. 

Key Points:
- how leaders can transform ME into WE
- how martial arts help you overcome self-doubt and self-destruction
- becoming a genuine leader
- how to unshackle, release, and become the leader you aspire to be
-  finding – and keeping – good people
- leading in uncertain times
- connecting people to PURPOSE – not just a job
- cultural, generational, and political divides

...and so much more!

Connect with Jim:
Website:  https://www.thehumancentricleader.org/
LinkedIn:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimBouchard

Additional Resources:
FREE E-book: IEG 3 Essential Disciplines for Today's Leaders by Jim Bouchard

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-centric-leadership-why-take-care-of-your/id1614151066?i=1000683829878
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x1t4PlNtpcL5QXcxg09C3?si=QlCGELubQK6NVeg0wmzsOA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x1t4PlNtpcL5QXcxg09C3
YouTube: https://youtu.be/mJnyd2gGrqw

Are you frustrated with political division and disappointed by the absence of true leadership?

Meet Damien Dubose!

Damien is a Washington, DC-based financial professional with roots in Baltimore, Maryland.

In his debut book, “America’s Ethical Archetype,” Damien leverages his extensive analytical expertise to explore ethics through an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from psychology and philosophy.

Damien's work advocates for profound transformations in governance and education, aiming to ignite a national dialogue on ethical leadership and political integrity.

He is positioned as a pivotal voice for sustainable change in America.

In America’s Ethical Archetype, Damien Terrence Dubose uncovers the hidden psychological and philosophical dynamics driving today’s political dysfunction. By focusing on self-awareness, ethical grounding, and intellectual leadership, this book offers a path forward.

Key Points:
- explore the deeper forces behind the country’s challenges
- discover new ways to shape the future
- how to raise future ethical leaders
- religion, tradition and intuition in morality
- the impact of fear and punishment
- understanding choice and consequences

...and so much more!

Connect with Damien:
Website: http://damientdubose.com/

Additional Resources:
"America's Ethical Archetype" by Damien Dubose on Amazon

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ethics-vs-morals-decision-making-for-individuals-and/id1614151066?i=1000682910536
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tsibyJELSmDxkctTwB6E4?si=Zdx2nQIdSiK77b5BKeoFEA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tsibyJELSmDxkctTwB6E4
YouTube: https://youtu.be/YDH_tg-9Kh4

How do you create a healthy relationship with money and yourself?

Meet Pericles Rellas!

Pericles is a Money Mindset expert who has worked with tens of thousands of people over the past two decades to live lives of power, purpose and prosperity.

About 25 years ago, Pericles noticed that his coaching clients exhibited similar patterns around money.

Regardless of how much more they made, their situation and experience around money stayed the same - stress, anxiety, overwhelm and treading water, being behind or just being stuck.

On this episode, he shares various strategies to reset your financial thermostat and truly experience a healthy relationship with money - no matter the number of zeros!

Key Points:
- your conversations about money
- adjusting your financial thermostat
- the role of gratitude
- quality of life and money
- do you need to be wealthy to be happy?
- frustrations pertaining to money
- cultural / societal influences when it comes to money

...and so much more!

Connect with Pericles:
Website: https://www.periclesrellas.com

Additional Resources:
FREE MasterClass: Reset Your Financial Thermostat

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-your-relationship-with-money-w-pericles-rellas/id1614151066?i=1000682156588
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06iINANnYoGihwGkqLtER7?si=O-_tHpzKTkyL3qZyBed0dg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/06iINANnYoGihwGkqLtER7
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kLduLH8dYpg

Why do we need therapy?

Meet Phyllis Leavitt, M.A.!

When Phyllis became a psychotherapist, she never imagined she would one day be entering a “political” arena.

But the more she worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horrifying legacy of pain and violence, the more she realized that the greatest threat to our survival as a country and as a species is our declining mental health.

Phyllis knew that what we have learned about healing family violence can and must be applied to healing America. She felt compelled to leave the confines of her office and speak to a broader audience.

Phyllis wanted to share her message of urgency to get ourselves on a path of healing, a message of Hope that we can restore ourselves to Safety, Peace, and Love by healing the wounds we have suffered and the wounds we have inflicted that keep a cycle of violence going.

Phyllis wrote America in Therapy for all those hungry for this message.

Connect with Phyllis:
Website: https://phyllisleavitt.com

Additional Resources:
"America In Therapy" by Phyllis Leavitt, M.A.

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-we-need-therapy-w-phyllis-leavitt-m-a/id1614151066?i=1000681415576
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4S2Z8DqEOvpHpJXZRCyySi?si=pAeEY-cfQp6n4WgsHJSFsg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4S2Z8DqEOvpHpJXZRCyySi
YouTube: https://youtu.be/PJmUneTE1mQ

How do you raise children who excel and care about bigger causes than themselves?

Meet Nathaniel (Nate) A. Turner!

Nate overcame many childhood challenges, developed a ‘Backward Design’ life template that secured his son over $10M in scholarships and admission to top universities. 

As an educational consultant, he now helps families achieve similar academic success for their children.

Connect with Nathaniel:
Website: https://www.nathanielaturner.com

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-raise-successful-kids-w-nathaniel-a-turner/id1614151066?i=1000680555576
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kpRI8zHAv0zsHw6UiEU5u?si=vKNW7a6pTqivTVTDYKnTTQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kpRI8zHAv0zsHw6UiEU5u
YouTube: https://youtu.be/VVG7I16huzU

Why does corporate America struggle so much with empathy?

Meet Tammy Triolo!

Tammy is the founder of PCQ Consulting and the creator of the Empathy Scorecard.

She consults with companies both domestically and internationally to help them improve their culture and develop sustainable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives driven first by empathy.

Tammy believes empathy is foundational for creating cultures that support diverse candidates.

Tammy is passionate about developing managers into great leaders, as they are the primary drivers of culture.

Through the Empathy Scorecard, she aims to provide a tangible tool for assessing and enhancing empathy within organizations.

Key Points:
- how to actively choose empathy
- why feeling alone is never enough
- how to constantly mind your empathy
- organizational culture built around empathy
- how empathy enhances your personal relationships

...and so much more!

Connect with Tammy:
Website: https://www.pcqconsulting.com

Additional Resources:
Empathy Scorecard: https://www.pcqconsulting.com/empathy-score
Empathy The Thread That Connects Us by Tammy Triolo: TEDx

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe and leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empathy-in-the-workplace-w-tammy-triolo/id1614151066?i=1000679746991
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xe5OFG1oOyaI45DIUKhUu?si=mS_waQDjQgiKIOU7020R2A
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xe5OFG1oOyaI45DIUKhUu
YouTube: https://youtu.be/4r168nwOUJE

How does epigenetics affect your relationships with others?

Meet Ann Shivas!

Ann is the Founder of LifeLift who blends her personal healing journey with expertise in Epigenetics and the Quantum Wave Living method to guide individuals toward health and self-discovery. After overcoming soccer injuries during pro soccer career and burnout she transformed her life by reprogramming her beliefs, habits and understanding her primary needs based on her genetics. 

With a degree in Teaching, Osteopathy, and a Ph.D., Ann now helps others break free from stress, heal their bodies, and align with their true purpose. Ann has been working in clinical for 10 years and has helped over 800 people transform their pain to power. Through LifeLift’s programs, she empowers people through her corporate programs and practitioner programs to make a lasting change on this planet and reduce chronic stress and disease.

Ann embodies a blend of rural roots and a passion for holistic living. Raised on a farm, she developed a deep appreciation for nature’s offerings.

Her academic journey reflects her multifaceted approach to personal growth. Ann earned a Bachelor’s in Arts, followed by a Master of Teaching, before delving into holistic health with a Diploma of Osteopathy. Her thirst for knowledge led her to complete certifications in Epigenetics, Non-Violent Communication, and Quantum Wave Living, enhancing her understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

Drawing from over a decade of experience working with diverse clients globally, Ann recognized a common thread: individuals thrive when they embark on inner exploration and take ownership of their lives. This realization inspired her to establish Life Lift, a platform that empowers individuals on their journey toward purposeful living.

In addition to individual coaching, Ann extends her expertise to corporations, offering courses designed to help team members manage stress, enhance communication, and foster mutual understanding. Her corporate programs catalyze harmonious workplace dynamics, increased productivity, and employee retention.

Life Lift offers programs for people looking to uplift their living in relationships, health, and conscious living.

Connect with Ann:
Website: https://lifelift.live

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-epigenetics-affect-our-behavior-w-ann-shivas-ph-d/id1614151066?i=1000678905557
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Hybiqy2zIoOJrhMc906hM?si=dPcjAEbUTmOSpPJdmIcCoQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Hybiqy2zIoOJrhMc906hM
YouTube: https://youtu.be/1yjJPEkFHoY

Are you struggling to navigate the challenges of leading a global team?

Meet Dirk De Smaele!

Dirk is a Leadership Coach, Trainer, Consultant and Keynote speaker. He is a Former J&J Innovative Medicine R&D Executive and Board Member

After a fulfilling 28-year career in a global healthcare company, he made the difficult decision to leave his corporate, executive role and fully dedicate himself to his true passion—coaching and consulting people, teams, and fostering transformational leadership at individual or organisational level.

With 28 years of leadership experience in R&D at J&J Innovative Medicine, Dirk had the privilege of leading high-performing global teams in end-to-end CMC process and product development for both synthetics and biologics.

His career has been built on a foundation of scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for empowering people. As a seasoned executive, he has successfully navigated complex challenges, driven innovation, and delivered results by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.

Dirk is excited to bring these experiences and insights into his new role as a leadership coach, trainer, and consultant. His mission is to empower leaders to unlock their potential, inspire their teams, and drive sustainable success.

Dirk understand the pressures and nuances of leadership. He has seen firsthand the transformative power of clear vision, empathy, and strategic alignment, and is eager to help others apply these principles in their own leadership journeys.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills, develop high-performing teams, or navigate organizational change, Dirk is here to offer practical guidance, grounded in decades of real-world experience.

Key Points:
- A deeper understanding of others,
- Connect with people on a more human level, seeing them beyond their roles or titles
- Reach your fullest potential
- Leadership to create collaborative environments built on trust
- Cultivate long-term, successful relationships and collaborative teams
- Enhance your self-awareness, openness, self-accountability, and conflict resolution skills
- Psychological safety and high-performance teamwork

...and so much more!

Connect with Dirk:
Website: https://www.atransformationaljourney.com

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-lead-a-global-team-w-dirk-de-smaele/id1614151066?i=1000678430073
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pZ3fXKl5ACWPVFNXLa9B4?si=dBfOa2yNRY68lDQCOEm8sw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pZ3fXKl5ACWPVFNXLa9B4
YouTube: https://youtu.be/npQ5s9EPNaU