By Denley McIntosh
The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.
Have you ever paused to truly see life as a gift? When you do, you realize that everything you have received is humbling, compelling you to acknowledge a power beyond yourself. This realization brings forth a sense of gratitude, where words flow like a bubbling stream.
In contrast, feeling entitled with unreasonable expectations leads to stress and disappointment. At that point, life feels like something owed to you, not a gift. Are you struggling to see the beauty of life, to view it as a gift? Are you frustrated that life isn’t unfolding the way you want? Join me in this episode as we explore how to see life as a gift—not an inheritance.
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Leaders are under increasing pressure to create workplace environments where employees feel safe and valued. A toxic work environment can severely impact an employee’s mental and physical well-being, leading to decreased productivity and higher turnover rates. It makes employees feel like they are working and living in a swamp of negativity.
Wouldn’t it be great as a manager or leader to know how to identify and prevent toxicity in your workplace? Join me in this episode as we explore the concept of a toxic work environment and unpack it in ways you may not have considered. We’ll also discuss how employees can develop coping and resilience skills to better navigate challenging situations.
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Leaders are under increasing pressure to create workplace environments where employees feel at home. In essence, this means fostering a sense of belonging. Belonging means a home away from home. This experience has become a key factor in whether employees choose to stay or leave, even if it means passing up higher pay or promotions.
Wouldn’t it be great as a manager or leader to know how to create a home away from home for your employees and team members? Belonging knows no bounds and includes your place of work and gathering to build community. Join me in this episode as we explore the concept of belonging and unpack it in ways you may not have considered before.
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I’ve often heard that a company is not a family. While that may be true, it’s the people who make up a family. When you find your people at work and bond like a family, it makes work much more meaningful and transforms the workplace into a space where you can truly thrive.
In today’s world, where opportunities for authentic connections are dwindling, the workplace might be one of the few places left where people can form these bonds out of necessity. But how do we transition from merely making a living to making a life at work, where connection and purpose are integral?
If you’re interested in understanding the significance of the workplace for your wellbeing, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Join me as I sit down with Glenn Akramoff to discuss “Making a Life and Not Just a Living at Work.”
Glenn Akramoff is the founder and CEO of Akramoff LLC and author of Human Centred Team
His expertise is rehabilitating and revitalizing municipal government workplaces and has developed a program that will improve any organization by returning humanity to the center of focus.
Glenn’s life experiences and core values are the center of his purpose. Having worked from seasonal maintenance to City Manager and now consultant and business owner over a 30-year career, he’s observed a connection between fulfillment at work and happiness at home. He has an intense desire to improve the lives of everyone he works with.
Glenn creates environments that are innovative, inclusive, growing, and rich in communication and respect. His Human Centered program empowers teams and leaders to overcome and succeed together.
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What are your memories of the Olympics? Which events do you look forward to the most? Is it gymnastics, swimming, track, or something else? Why do we enjoy the Games? Perhaps more importantly, what can we learn from the Olympics?
In this episode, we explore the timeless lessons that the Olympic Games teach us. Although the Games come around only every four years, their principles can be applied daily, especially as situations arise. Join me as I share my insights and wisdom on the life lessons the Olympic Games demonstrate for us as we strive for gold in our lives.
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Is the road to being more confident, more relatable and more influential to be more open—or even more exposed? Some say will say No but those who do will be missing the art of Vulnerability and the power it holds to change not only others but themselves and the relationships they hold on dearly.
On this episode, we explore vulnerability and recognize what it is and why it’s important. Join me and my guest, Christy Pretzinger, as she shares insights on being vulnerable and the ways we can open up to ourselves and those whom we care for and lead. If you’re looking for another way to lead and connect, don’t miss this episode—it’s all about learning how to be open, exposed or simply vulnerable.
Christy Pretzinger transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation and, along the way, transformed what it’s like to work at a growing agency. As the owner and CEO of WG Content, Christy has established an industry-leading company that delivers superior content and strategy to healthcare brands nationwide. How did she do it? She intentionally focused on building the business based on kindness. And that approach has proven to be good for people and the bottom line.
Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth — and help other leaders do the same. She’s a popular guest speaker for events and podcasts, always ready to guide audiences on how to grow leaders and build inclusive workplaces. She’s been featured on numerous podcasts, including From Founder to CEO, Her Million Dollar My$tery, Lead Like a Woman and Smart Business Revolution. See for yourself how Christy is reinventing how businesses evaluate effective leadership, how employees can contribute to success and how everyone can win — if you start with kindness.
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Hey, TCC Family! I’ve hit a major milestone—my 50th! 🎉 Nope. It’s neither my birthday nor our anniversary, but my 50th episode of The Coach’s Corner. And you know what, this achievement feels just as special. Many dream of starting a podcast, but fear and time often conspire against those good intentions. Yet here we are, part of the special few who’ve kept going, building a community around The Coach’s Corner.
To mark this occasion, I’m putting myself in the hot seat. My wife and partner, Tajé McIntosh, will be grilling me with questions. We’ll dive deeper into my story, sharing it with all of you. So grab a seat, kick back, and join us for the 50th episode of The Coach’s Corner.
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Remember September 11, 2001, famously known as 911—the day when the world seemed to unravel, and the unthinkable became reality. The shockwaves from the attacks on the World Trade Center reverberated globally, leaving us questioning everything we once knew. Amidst the chaos, our leaders urged calm, but it was easier said than done.
Beyond the headlines, each of us faces our own 9/11 moments—those times when our personal world crumbles. These crises may go unnoticed by others, but they shake us to our core. We search for a voice to reassure us, to guide us through the hysteria. Sometimes, that voice emerges from within—a quiet strength that helps us gather our bearings and make sense of the chaos.
In this episode, we delve into these intimate 9/11 experiences. Our guest, Erika Cheung, shares her remarkable journey, offering practical insights for navigating personal crises. This Part 1 of a 2-part episode. Together, we explore resilience—the inner force that sustains us when external voices fall silent.
Erika Cheung, Executive Director at Ethics in Entrepreneurship
Currently, the executive director of Ethics in Entrepreneurship, a non-profit whose mission is to foster ethical questioning, culture, and systems in startups and startup ecosystems. We provide programs catered to workers, investors, and founders.
Erika is an advisor to several family offices, venture capital firms, and governmental investment programs focused on healthcare, biosciences, and biotechnology companies. She invests a portion of her time building cross-border networks between the US and the Asia Pacific region to facilitate the growth of companies operating in emerging markets.
Her first job out of college was working for Theranos, where she subsequently was one of the critical whistleblowers reporting the fraud case to regulators preventing the company from providing false lab results to patients. The Theranos scandal has been extensively covered in the media. She's working towards obtaining her ACFE-certified fraud examiner's license to educate others on fraud prevention strategies and develop programs to protect business stakeholders from high-risk ventures. She is also an advisor to several whistleblower advocacy organizations to support individuals who may be retaliated against while reporting misconduct.
She is passionate about innovation ecosystem building, development, economic mobility, affordable healthcare, and public-interest technology projects. She is an avid mixed martial artist in her free time and hopes to support efforts that leverage martial arts to empower trauma survivors.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/
Remember September 11, 2001, famously known as 911—the day when the world seemed to unravel, and the unthinkable became reality. The shockwaves from the attacks on the World Trade Center reverberated globally, leaving us questioning everything we once knew. Amidst the chaos, our leaders urged calm, but it was easier said than done.
Beyond the headlines, each of us faces our own 9/11 moments—those times when our personal world crumbles. These crises may go unnoticed by others, but they shake us to our core. We search for a voice to reassure us, to guide us through the hysteria. Sometimes, that voice emerges from within—a quiet strength that helps us gather our bearings and make sense of the chaos.
In this episode, we delve into these intimate 9/11 experiences. Our guest, Erika Cheung, shares her remarkable journey, offering practical insights for navigating personal crises. This Part 1 of a 2-part episode. Together, we explore resilience—the inner force that sustains us when external voices fall silent.
Erika Cheung, Executive Director at Ethics in Entrepreneurship
Currently, the executive director of Ethics in Entrepreneurship, a non-profit whose mission is to foster ethical questioning, culture, and systems in startups and startup ecosystems. We provide programs catered to workers, investors, and founders.
Erika is an advisor to several family offices, venture capital firms, and governmental investment programs focused on healthcare, biosciences, and biotechnology companies. She invests a portion of her time building cross-border networks between the US and the Asia Pacific region to facilitate the growth of companies operating in emerging markets.
Her first job out of college was working for Theranos, where she subsequently was one of the critical whistleblowers reporting the fraud case to regulators preventing the company from providing false lab results to patients. The Theranos scandal has been extensively covered in the media. She's working towards obtaining her ACFE-certified fraud examiner's license to educate others on fraud prevention strategies and develop programs to protect business stakeholders from high-risk ventures. She is also an advisor to several whistleblower advocacy organizations to support individuals who may be retaliated against while reporting misconduct.
She is passionate about innovation ecosystem building, development, economic mobility, affordable healthcare, and public-interest technology projects. She is an avid mixed martial artist in her free time and hopes to support efforts that leverage martial arts to empower trauma survivors.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/
Oprah Winfrey once said, “Hope is not a plan.” While this statement holds true, it’s essential to recognize that hope serves as our pulse—a sign that life still flows within us. When hope wanes, we risk becoming lifeless, mere shells of ourselves. The will to carry on diminishes, and we find ourselves adrift.
Hope isn’t merely a nice-to-have; it’s vital for our well-being. It keeps us youthful, inspired, and resilient. Without hope, we lose the drive to be our best selves, and in extreme cases, even the will to live.
So, how do we reclaim hope when it seems to have abandoned us? Join me on this podcast as we delve into the significance of hope during these challenging times. Together, we’ll explore how to rekindle that spark and infuse our lives with renewed purpose.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/
The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.