The focus needs to be on the money. In this episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Dr. Chaz Austin, President of Austin Career Packaging & Marketing, shares his vast expertise on the gig economy and helps us understand all the aspects behind it.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

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📌TALKING POINTS

(1:27) Gardening leadership theory

(3:13) Creating a safe space for people in modern business

(6:47) Bringing your best self to the workplace

(10:04) How do we get people and leaders to engage to create a nurturing environment?

(13:17) Long-term partnerships with an employer

(26:45) The gig economy

🌟ABOUT DR. CHAZ AUSTIN

Dr. Charles Michael Austin, Ed.D. (“Doctor Chaz”) holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

For the past 20 years, he has worked with clients all over the world, advising leaders and managers on how to be more effective, and how to use social media to reach their target audiences. He also trains workers on how to market themselves in The Gig Economy.

Dr. Austin has been a college professor for over 20 years, teaching a wide range of courses in business, leadership, and communication. He has presented papers to the National Association of Women MBAs, the Association for Business Communication, the National Council for Workforce Education, the Society of Educators and Scholars, the International College Teaching and Learning Conference, and the Global Conference on Leadership and Management.

🔗CONNECT WITH DR.CHAZ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazaustin/ 

🔗CONNECT WITH ME

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

Every Thursday on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

The focus needs to be on the money. This Thursday on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Dr. Chaz Austin, President of Austin Career Packaging & Marketing, shares his vast expertise on the gig economy and helps us understand all of its aspects.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

Great leaders know that the ball is always in their court. In this episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Ehsan Fahmi, Client Success Director at The Talent Enterprise, shares her experience of working in a toxic environment and why she believes nobody should be a bystander.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

📌TALKING POINTS

(1:23) Don’t be a bystander

(3:05) Why do we study psychology and organizations and people?

(4:55) Dealing with difficult job experiences and toxic workplace cultures

(14:00) Figuring out if a place has a good workplace culture during the interview process

(18:17) The assessments that could help the employees the most

(34:08) Find ways to bring more kindness to the workplace

🌟ABOUT EHSAN FAHMI

Ehsan Fahmi is an accomplished organizational psychologist who is the Client Success Director at The Talent Enterprise. With a Master's Degree in Social and Organizational Psychology from the University of Exeter, Ehsan is an expert in talent management, talent assessment, and customer success. She has partnered with a diverse range of clients such as Dubai Airports, KONE, and L'Oreal to design assessment criteria and culture fit processes that are efficient and predictive.

🔗CONNECT WITH EHSAN

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehsanfahmi/ 

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TTE_Consulting 

🔗CONNECT WITH ME

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ 

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Great leaders know that the ball is always in their court. This Thursday on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Ehsan Fahmi, Client Success Director at The Talent Enterprise, shares her experience of working in a toxic environment and why she believes nobody should be a bystander.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

How do you encourage people in your organization? Dr. Paul White is a Psychologist and the Co-Author of “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace”. In this episode, he dives into each of the principles he discusses in his book and shares the best ways to implement them and make your employees feel respected and valued, while also bringing up the question: should you buy gifts for your employees?

🎙️Talking Points:

(1:33) Are his workplace principles still relevant today?

(2:36) What are the 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace?

(17:52) What percentage of the workforce prefers words of affirmation?

(21:13) Birthday gifts in the workplace

(26:03) What’s changed post-pandemic?

🌟About Dr. Paul White

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. White is a psychologist, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and leadership trainer specializing in helping organizations improve their workplace culture and boost staff morale.

Dr. White is the co-author of four books, including the best-seller, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, written with Dr. Gary Chapman (author of the #1 NY Times best-selling book, The 5 Love Languages), they have sold over 550K+ copies and been translated into 25 languages.

🔗Connect with Dr. Paul White:

• Website: https://www.appreciationatwork.com/ 
• Email: [email protected] 

🔗Connect with Tom: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ 
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation 
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, November 30th]

How do you encourage people in your organization? Dr. Paul White is a Psychologist and the Co-Author of “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace”. In this episode, he dives into each of the principles he discusses in his book and shares the best ways to implement them and make your employees feel respected and valued, while also bringing up the question: should you buy gifts for your employees?

But do you know how to plan an A-List party? Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess! a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. In this episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Marley unravels the intricate art and science behind creating unforgettable events, sheds light on the importance of leaders understanding their company's processes and staying connected to every aspect, and dives headfirst into the ultimate party debate: Who throws a better party - the legendary Snoop Dogg or the iconic Britney Spears?

🎙️Talking points:

(1:26) Planning, producing and building celebrities parties

(15:00) Doing what makes you happy

(19:13) Managing a party planning business

(34:20) The joys of entrepreneurship

(36:35) But Are You Making Any Money?

🌟About Marley Majcher:

Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. From understated elegance to rock star fabulous, Majcher is known for creating the most talked-about parties of the year for a client list ranging from top-tier businesses to A-list celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Sofia Vergara, and Britney Spears.

As The Profit Goddess!, Marley is also quickly establishing herself as one of the best resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs out there. She is a top business coach in Los Angeles, and the author of But Are You Making Any Money?, a witty and lauded business guide praised by Forbes as "a great how-to book for any entrepreneur."

Majcher is the party planning and entrepreneurial expert people turn to for all things entertaining. Her popular savvy and business sense have earned her appearances on various outlets and shows including “Fox and Friends,” Fox Business, MSNBC, “Extra,” “Good Day LA,” Bravo, E!, MTV, HGTV, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC, and The Wedding Channel.

🔗Connect with Marley:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepartygoddess/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepartygoddess 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thepartygoddess 
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thepartygoddess  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprofitgoddess/ 

🔗Connect with Tom: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ 
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation 
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation 

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, November 23rd]

But do you know how to plan an A-List party? Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess! a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. In this episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Marley unravels the intricate art and science behind creating unforgettable events, sheds light on the importance of leaders understanding their company's processes and staying connected to every aspect, and dives headfirst into the ultimate party debate: Who throws a better party - the legendary Snoop Dogg or the iconic Britney Spears?

Could our brains hold the secret to a better world? Dr. Mark Williams is an Award-Winning Neuroscientist and Director of Rethinking the Brain, an educational neuroscience company that offers insights and information based on decades of research on how the human brain works to boost learning, productivity, and well-being. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into our brain’s complex relationship with technology, why we seem more busy and unproductive in today’s world and shed light on the neuroscience behind learning.

🎙️Talking Points:

(1:46) How can our brain help us reach our full potential?

(3:53) What you can do to avoid suffering

(6:40) Training our brains to adapt

(11:40) Using technology to be more effective

(17:26) Are we all busy?

(23:00) Multitasking and automating activities

(26:08) Understanding the way our brain learns

🌟About Mark Williams:

Mark has worked with thousands of students, teachers, health professionals, and company directors keen to understand how their brain works, and how to perform optimally and maintain a healthy brain. He runs programs on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions, how our brains create our reality, and the impact of modern technologies on our brains.

He has an extensive academic background in brain research and teaching, and is a professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles and worked at MIT in the USA and multiple universities in Australia.

He draws on his extensive scientific background to work with schools, companies and the public to develop evidence-based practices using neuroscience to enhance our education, work, and personal lives. His work has been highlighted in the media both locally [e.g., Mirror Mirror (Channel Ten), Our Brain, Magic and the Brain, Music and the Brain, Making Australia Happy (ABC), Sunrise (Channel 7), Screen Time is Affecting Learning (SkyNews)] and internationally [e.g., The Guardian (UK), New York Times (USA), Economist, New Scientist, Leading Edge, (BBC: UK), Science in Action (BBC; International)].

🔗Connect with Mark:

• Website: https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/  
• Book “The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World”: https://www.amazon.com/author/markawilliams   
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-4b401354/  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrMarkWilliams
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkWil93486024   
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrmarkwilliams/   

🔗Connect with Tom: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ 
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation 
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation 

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, November 16th]

Could our brains hold the secret to a better world? Dr. Mark Williams is an award-winning neuroscientist and Director of Rethinking the Brain, an educational neuroscience company that offers insights and information based on decades of research on how the human brain works to boost learning, productivity, and well-being. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into our brain’s complex relationship with technology, why we seem more busy and unproductive in today’s world and shed light on the neuroscience behind learning.