The Culture Coach

The Culture Coach

By Wendy Brand

I’m Wendy Brand, Your Culture Coach, dedicated to supporting people-first leaders. Each week we dive into strategies and insights to help you build a workplace where employees feel valued, motivate

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  1. Number 1: #138 The Portfolio Career and Culture with Jennifer Doty

    Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to build a career that's more than one thing, and do it out in the open? In this episode, Wendy sits down with Jennifer Doty, a former Fortune 100 vice president who spent nearly 20 years at MetLife before her role was eliminated and she was forced to reimagine everything. Today, Jennifer is thriving with a portfolio career that includes a leadership role at tech startup ThreeFlow, two published books, a speaking practice, and a growing business with LivePure. She shares what she learned about identity, reinvention, and what it really takes to lead with intention ...both for yourself and for your team. Jennifer's BooksJust Lead: What Your Boss Will Never Teach You, But Experience Will — A practical, easy-to-read guide to the leadership lessons that only come from experience. Think coffee table book meets leadership manual.Find the Right Now Role — Written from the moment Jennifer received the call that her role at MetLife was eliminated, this book walks readers through the emotional and practical journey of job loss and what to do next — from taxes and benefits to building a network from scratch and making a job out of looking for a job.Connect with Jennifer DotyWebsite: https://threeflow.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sierveld-doty/Instagram/Other: https://www.instagram.com/jsierveld/ Resources MentionedThreeFlow — Technology platform helping group insurance carriers and brokers exchange data more efficiently: https://threeflow.comLivePure — Supplement and nutrition company Jennifer partners with: https://livepure.com/Jennifer's Books — Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-Doty/author/B0BGJT4FCX?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a69d4aec-f1ca-47e7-ab2c-53c141c729a2 Enjoying the Podcast? If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. We'd love to hear what's lighting you up — find Wendy on social and let her know! The Culture Coach Podcast is dedicated to helping leaders and organizations build intentional, people-first cultures. New episodes drop (insert schedule). ____________________________ With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful. FREE DOWNLOAD - The Culture Strategy Audit: https://culturecoachwendy.com/cultureaudit/ FREE Online Mini Course - The C.E.O. Reset: https://culturecoachwendy.mykajabi.com/offers/zqP7fYvR/checkout CONNECT WITH ME Website: CultureCoachWendy.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/ Instram: Instagram.com/culturecoachwendy YouTube: YouTube.com/@CultureCoachWendy The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/

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  2. Number 2: #137 Building a Values-Driven CPA Firm with Shannon Badger

    Send us Fan Mail Building a successful business is one challenge. Building one that maintains strong values, accountability, and a healthy culture as it grows is another. In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand sits down with Shannon Badger, co-founder of Badger CPA, to talk about what it really takes to grow a firm while staying true to the values that matter most. Shannon shares how what started as a small side hustle in 2009 evolved into a thriving accounting and advisory firm serving complex industries—including construction, engineering, nonprofits, and government contractors. Along the way, she and her team learned how intentional leadership, clear expectations, and strong systems play a critical role in shaping culture. Together, Wendy and Shannon explore the connection between core values, leadership standards, and operational systems, and why culture isn’t just about what organizations say—it’s about what they consistently reinforce. This conversation is full of practical insights for founders and leaders who want to build organizations where people feel valued, expectations are clear, and teams can truly thrive.About Shannon BadgerShannon Badger is the co-founder of Badger CPA, a San Antonio-based accounting and advisory firm specializing in outsourced accounting, fractional controller, and CFO services. The firm serves organizations in high-compliance and complex industries including construction, engineering, nonprofits, and government contractors. Shannon and her leadership team are passionate about building a firm that combines high accountability, excellent client service, and a strong commitment to people and family.Connect with ShannonWebsite https://badgercpa.com Email [email protected] Enjoying The Culture Coach Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode: • Follow the show so you never miss an episode • Share it with another leader or founder • Leave a review to help more leaders discover the podcast ____________________________ With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful. FREE DOWNLOAD - The Culture Strategy Audit: https://culturecoachwendy.com/cultureaudit/ FREE Online Mini Course - The C.E.O. Reset: https://culturecoachwendy.mykajabi.com/offers/zqP7fYvR/checkout CONNECT WITH ME Website: CultureCoachWendy.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/ Instram: Instagram.com/culturecoachwendy YouTube: YouTube.com/@CultureCoachWendy The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/

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  3. Number 3: #132 Personal and Organizational Misalignment

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership isn’t supposed to feel this heavy. Yet so many capable, driven leaders are exhausted. Carrying everything, fixing everything, and feeling constant pressure just to keep things moving. In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand breaks down the real root cause behind burnout, team friction, and fragile workplace culture: misalignment. Drawing from her own leadership journey and years of consulting with organizations, Wendy explores how personal misalignment shows up in leadership behavior — and how it quietly shapes (and strains) organizational culture. You’ll learn:What leading without alignment actually looks like day to dayHow misalignment fuels micromanagement, disengagement, and burnoutWhy culture initiatives stall even when values are clearly definedThe connection between personal alignment and sustainable organizational cultureWhat begins to shift when leaders realign with clarity, values, and intentionWendy also shares what aligned leadership creates instead — clarity over control, ownership over dependence, and systems that reinforce culture instead of constantly fixing behavior. If leadership feels harder than it should… If culture feels fragile or exhausting to maintain… If you know you’re capable of more clarity, impact, and ease… This episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it. 🌿 Ready to go deeper? Wendy is hosting a live Information Session for women leaders on February 6th to share more about the Aligned Leader Collective, a six-month experience focused on personal and organizational alignment. 👉 Learn more at: https://go.culturecoachwendy.com/aligned The Culture Strategy Lab also opens the week of February 16th for leaders ready to begin operationalizing intentional culture. ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? If this conversation resonated, share it with a fellow leader who might need it — and don’t forget to rate, review, or follow The Culture Coach Podcast. Your support helps more leaders find clarity and build cultures where people truly thrive. ____________________________ With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful. FREE DOWNLOAD - The Culture Strategy Audit: https://culturecoachwendy.com/cultureaudit/ FREE Online Mini Course - The C.E.O. Reset: https://culturecoachwendy.mykajabi.com/offers/zqP7fYvR/checkout CONNECT WITH ME Website: CultureCoachWendy.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/ Instram: Instagram.com/culturecoachwendy YouTube: YouTube.com/@CultureCoachWendy The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/

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  4. Number 4: #123 From Fired to Founder: Building a People-First Business with Dave McDonald

    Send us Fan Mail This week on The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Dave McDonald, founder of the Better Together Group and host of the WTF Podcast, to talk about the unconventional path that led him from being “fired from every good job he ever had” to running a thriving family of staffing agencies dedicated to feeding families one shift at a time. Dave’s story is full of humility, humor, and heart. Together, Wendy and Dave unpack:How early experiences shaped Dave’s people-first leadership philosophyThe challenges of building culture across remote and on-site teamsThe importance of clarity, consistency, and communication in leadershipWhy understanding individuals — not just roles — is the key to sustainable cultureHow leaders can balance compassion with accountabilityThis is a must-listen for any entrepreneur or leader who’s ever questioned whether they were “cut out” for leadership — and a reminder that great cultures aren’t built by accident; they’re built through intentional connection and consistency. 🔗 Connect with Dave McDonald: Website: https://wtftalks.work/ Email: [email protected] ____________________________ With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful. FREE DOWNLOAD - The Culture Strategy Audit: https://culturecoachwendy.com/cultureaudit/ FREE Online Mini Course - The C.E.O. Reset: https://culturecoachwendy.mykajabi.com/offers/zqP7fYvR/checkout CONNECT WITH ME Website: CultureCoachWendy.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/ Instram: Instagram.com/culturecoachwendy YouTube: YouTube.com/@CultureCoachWendy The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/

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  5. Number 5: #120 Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Grant Harris

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Culture Coach podcast, I sit down with Grant Harris to explore neurodiversity and inclusion in the workplace. Grant shares his journey of discovering his own neurodistinct identity, the strengths that come with it, and how leaders can create more inclusive cultures that unlock hidden brilliance on their teams. We cover: - The difference between being neurodiverse, neurodivergent, and neurodistinct - Why curiosity is one of the most powerful leadership tools - Simple, cost-free adjustments leaders can make to support employees - The RACE framework (Recognize, Acknowledge, Cultivate, Engage) and how it helps organizations move from awareness to action - How communication, transparency, and empathy can transform your culture Whether you’re a CEO, HR leader, or manager, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to make your workplace more inclusive and high-performing. Connect with Grant Harris Website: compliancetocommunity.com Email: [email protected] Resources & Next Steps Want to start building a more intentional culture in your organization? 👉 Join me inside The Culture Strategy Lab—a monthly membership where CEOs and HR leaders get access to research, frameworks, and live strategy sessions to operationalize culture in 30 days or less. ____________________________ With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful. FREE DOWNLOAD - The Culture Strategy Audit: https://culturecoachwendy.com/cultureaudit/ FREE Online Mini Course - The C.E.O. Reset: https://culturecoachwendy.mykajabi.com/offers/zqP7fYvR/checkout CONNECT WITH ME Website: CultureCoachWendy.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/ Instram: Instagram.com/culturecoachwendy YouTube: YouTube.com/@CultureCoachWendy The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/

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