What Are You Driven By?

Faith Tull, Chief Human Resources Officer and independent consultant, joins Diondra Filicetti on the Driven By… Co. podcast to discuss her extensive HR experience across organizations of all sizes and cultures, highlighting the importance of cultural awareness in global leadership. She shares the core traits of effective leaders—competence, confidence, charisma, and storytelling—and recounts how she transformed a toxic workplace with 150% turnover by unifying the team around shared goals, leading to a senior-level promotion. The conversation also explores transparency, individualized team building, leader–friend boundaries, and meaningful engagement strategies, while touching on Faith’s memoir Beyond These Eyes and her goal of securing a paid board position.

Director of Operations Nikita Garner, who made the unbelievable pivot from holistic nutritionist and receptionist to a top executive role, reveals the radical leadership playbook that powered her explosive career growth. In this interview with host Diondra Filicetti, author of Engagement Economics, Nikita dives deep into the non-negotiable qualities of effective leadership: from radical transparency and leading by example to the surprising secret of "supported autonomy" for team engagement. Discover how her "1% better than yesterday" philosophy and ability to remove blockers transformed her teams across five different industries. Tune in to learn her essential advice for emerging leaders on how to build unwavering trust and find your own path to self-actualization.

Britt Holmes went from high-pressure corporate advertising to a full-body burnout that forced her to rethink everything. Today, she runs Merit Media, a values-first agency built for creativity, autonomy, and sustainable leadership. In this episode, she breaks down her journey, her business philosophy, and the boundaries every new leader needs to build healthy, high-performing teams.

On this episode of What Are You Driven By, Diondra Filicetti sits down with Princella Lewis Seymour, a powerhouse with 35 years in elder care, founder of Complete Elder Solutions, and author of Everything You Need to Know About Me.

Princella pulls back the curtain on the real, often unpredictable world of caregiving, revealing what families don’t know they need until they’re in crisis. She shares how she built a company to fill the gaps no one else was addressing, helping seniors and their families navigate one of life’s toughest transitions.

From leadership insights to staff retention, from setting boundaries to shifting service models, Princella brings raw honesty and hard-won wisdom. Whether you’re a leader, caregiver, or simply someone preparing for the future, this conversation will change how you think about elder care and the people who make it possible.

In this episode, Diondra Filicetti sits down with Mike Parkinson — founder of Billion Dollar Graphics and 24 Hour Company — to explore the principles that shape his leadership journey. Mike shares the core characteristics he believes define great leadership, including clarity of vision, positivity, creativity, and strong communication.

From navigating distractions to building trust through authentic engagement, Mike opens up about the real challenges leaders face and the strategies he uses to keep his teams aligned and motivated. He also offers practical advice for orals coaching and new leaders stepping into their role — from speaking with confidence to leading with empathy and purpose.

Whether you're growing a team, pitching a big idea, or simply refining your leadership style, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with impact.

In this episode of the What Are You Driven By? podcast, we sit down with Naime Khan, a dynamic leader from Bangladesh, to explore the personal journey that fuels his leadership. Naime shares the motivations that drive him, the values he leads with, and the challenges he's faced along the way. This conversation offers an inspiring glimpse into the mindset of a purpose-driven leader committed to making an impact. Whether you're an emerging changemaker or an established leader, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and global perspective.

In this episode, we sit down with Tan Chrissis, founder and CEO of CognitiveVerse, to explore how leadership rooted in empathy, emotional intelligence, and human-centered design can revolutionize learning and growth. Tan shares his deeply personal journey—from over a decade in corporate tech and finance leadership to mentoring in personal development following the loss of a close colleague.

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of What Are You Driven By, Diondra sits down with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer—educator, learning strategist, best-selling author, and founder of Awakened Learning. Together, they explore what it means to lead with empathy, trust, and relational care in a world often driven by hustle and hierarchy.

Deena shares how her work is rooted in creating access, reducing harm, and centring the human experience—whether she’s supporting students, families, educators, or her own team. From reimagining leadership to championing learning without shame, this episode is a masterclass in values-driven work and the power of deep listening.

Whether you're an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will leave you feeling seen—and inspired to lead differently.

Tune into our chat with Angelica Goncalves, a professional award-winning podcaster (🏆12x🏆Latin Podcast Award 2023,2022, 2021 & 2020 Winner - CEV winner23,22,21) and small business owner. She shares her inspiring story about growing up with a learning disability and battling the pressure she has placed on herself for years. She shares with our listeners how to she learned to discover that she is capable of doing anything and everything she wanted. Having a highly successful podcasting career with multiple celebrity guests, Angelica shares exactly how she did it!