Your Transformation Station

By Gregory Favazza: Veteran, Host, Leadership Expert

A leadership and organizational psychology podcast for people who build teams under pressure. Gregory Favazza, Army veteran, operations leader, and M.S. in Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, delive... more

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February 10, 2026136. Employee Appreciation Failure
Employee disengagement is rarely caused by a lack of recognition. It’s caused by employees feeling unappreciated.
In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Dr. Paul White examines why employee appreciation at work is consistently misunderstood, how leaders misapply recognition programs, and the measurable organizational costs of disengagement, burnout, and turnover.
The conversation clarifies the critical difference between employee recognition vs appreciation, showing why praise, perks, and compensation increases often fail to improve employee engagement or retention. When appreciation is generic, misaligned, or transactional, employees disengage — even in high-performing teams.
Key themes include:
Why employees feel unvalued despite positive feedback

How recognition programs fail to drive motivation

The link between lack of appreciation, workplace burnout, and turnover

How misreading employee motivation erodes workplace culture
This episode takes a diagnostic approach to employee appreciation strategies, focusing on outcomes, not sentiment. It’s for leaders, managers, and organizations serious about reducing burnout, improving employee retention, and correcting systemic disengagement.

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37min
February 26, 2024 135. Mindset Variance: Why Some People Adapt Faster
Mindset variance explains why some people adapt, stay disciplined, and perform under pressure while others stall. In this episode, Greg Favazza speaks with Justin Groth, a natural bodybuilder who cuts through fitness industry hype by focusing on simplicity, consistency, and execution.
The conversation explores supplementation fundamentals, compound training, and leadership parallels—showing why restraint and clarity often outperform optimization culture.

Topics
• mindset variance and adaptation
• supplement simplicity
• discipline vs hype
• compound movement fundamentals
• sustainable performance systems

Outline
(00:01) Fitness fundamentals
(11:40) Compound movements and core strength
(20:03) Performance, leadership, and adaptation
(31:55) Coaching and app development

PODCAST INFO:
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34min
February 25, 2024 134. Where Do We Begin: Creating Clarity When Everything Feels Stuck
When life destabilizes faster than clarity can form, most people don’t know where to begin.
In this episode, Gregory Favazza and Jeanell Greene examine personal transformation under pressure. Gregory shares the lived reality behind his “2440” process, navigating relationship breakdown, fatherhood, unresolved trauma, and the loss of stability while fighting to rebuild clarity and accountability.
This is a grounded conversation about responsibility, self-examination, and what change actually requires when motivation isn’t enough.

Topics
• personal transformation
• trauma and self-reflection
• fatherhood and responsibility
• toxic relationship patterns
• rebuilding clarity under pressure

Outline
(00:00) Personal upheaval and instability
(12:40) Trauma and parental fear
(16:36) Accountability and fatherhood
(21:02) Self-reflection under pressure
(27:58) Healing and growth
(40:11) Documenting change

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43min
February 25, 2024 133. Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Untapped Talent
Neurodiversity reflects natural differences in how people think, learn, and process information. In this episode, Gregory Favazza speaks with Katherine McCord about how conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and OCD are often misunderstood and how traditional workplace systems unintentionally exclude capable talent.
The conversation focuses on self-awareness, practical self-advocacy, and organizational design, reframing neurodiversity as a performance and systems issue rather than a deficit.

Topics
• neurodiversity in the workplace
• self-awareness and identity
• regulation and coping mechanisms
• self-advocacy at work
• inclusive systems and performance

Outline
(00:01) Neurodiversity and work environments
(07:18) Personal experience and awareness
(15:38) Adaptation and self-management
(23:35) Regulation and ego mechanisms
(35:24) Advocacy and communication
(43:25) Workplace inclusion in practice
(53:44) Interview dynamics

Links
Katherine McCord
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/
https://www.titanmanagementusa.com
https://www.kmccordspeaking.com
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57min
February 23, 2024 132. Psychological Capital: The Hidden Driver of Performance
Psychological capital explains why some people sustain confidence, motivation, and performance over time. In this episode, Gregory Favazza speaks with Lindsay Tsang about self-efficacy, reflection, and how past achievement builds future capability.
The conversation focuses on clear, challenging, and measurable goals supported by consistent daily habits—not short bursts of motivation—showing how confidence is built through structure, execution, and learning over time.

Topics
• psychological capital and performance
• self-efficacy and confidence
• goal clarity and measurement
• daily habits vs motivation cycles
• learning goals and long-term growth

Outline
(00:00) Visionary leadership and strategic direction
(11:39) Building confidence through goal setting
(18:04) Setting and sustaining challenging goals
(29:56) Learning goals and adaptability
(43:14) Personal growth and purpose

Links
Lindsay Tsang
https://www.lindsaytsang.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaytsang

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55min
February 22, 2024 131. AI in E-Commerce: What Actually Works
From personal finance to the innovative world of e-commerce, the conversation pivots to $SHOPX, where my Eric McHugh entrepreneurial spirit shines. Discover how this Web 3 venture is redefining the shopping experience by merging AI and blockchain, empowering brands, and revolutionizing customer interactions through unique NFT loyalty programs. The synergy between strategic thinking in chess, the discipline of Muay Thai, and the cautious dance of credit management and Bitcoin investment is dissected, revealing the art of balancing risk and reward while fortifying mental resilience.

EPISODE LINKS:
Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdouglasmchugh/
Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericmchugh0
$SHOPX Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopxlabs

OUTLINE:
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(00:00) - The Future of Currency and Bitcoin

(11:21) - $SHOPX, Bitcoin, Credit Cards, Muay Thai, Chess

(15:07) - Web 3 AI Entrepreneurship in E-Commerce

(27:45) - Positive Mind, Trauma Healing

(31:22) - Navigating Energy and Healing Trauma

(40:46) - Energy Healing Retreat Discussion

(47:23) - Transformative Podcast Support and Connection

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49min
February 21, 2024 130. Agile at Work: Why It Breaks and When It Works
By dissecting the Larry Apke VUCA framework and discussing the shift from effort-based to value-based incentives, we reveal the secret sauce to thriving in a VUCA world. Whether you're a C-suite executive or a team leader, you'll gain insights into how prioritizing learning and adaptation over traditional management can lead to leaps in innovation and operational success. If you've ever wondered why some organizations soar while others stumble, this episode holds the key.

EPISODE LINKS:
Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryapke/
Larry's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LarryApke
Blog: http://larryapke.com/
Company: https://vucamba.com/

OUTLINE:
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(00:00) - Understanding the Agile Movement

(06:28) - The Value of Business Agility

(20:41) - Enhancing Agility in Organizations

(27:04) - Changing Incentives to Drive Organizational Success

(40:02) - Leaders vs. Managers

(51:17) - Challenging Confirmation Bias in Today's World

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59min
February 17, 2024 129. Energy in Leadership: What Fuels Sustainable Performance
For leaders yearning to cultivate their 'signature presence,' Gabrielle offers invaluable advice on aligning capabilities with core values and authentic energy.

EPISODE LINKS:
Gabrielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.pimstone/

OUTLINE:
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(00:00) - Transformation and Self-Discovery Journey

(06:45) - Recognizing & Responding to Personal Crisis

(19:14) - Exploring Dreams and Energy in Leadership

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35min
February 12, 2024 128. Narcissism Explained: Why the Label Is Overused
Overusing and misunderstanding narcissism has to be confronted head-on, diving into the real implications of being entwined with a narcissistic individual. This is not a subject about vanity or mere annoyance; it's an exploration of an antisocial personality disorder that, at its worst, can threaten lives.

EPISODE LINKS:
Dana's Website: https://danasdiaz.com/
Dana's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gasping-Air-Stranglehold-Narcissistic-Abuse/dp/B0C6WBCWNG

OUTLINE:
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(00:00) - Overusing and Misunderstanding "Narcissism" in Society

(07:44) - Understanding Trauma and Narcissistic Relationships

(21:25) - Exploring Narcissistic Abuse and Manipulation

(33:57) - Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

(49:27) - Rebuilding Identity, Dealing With Toxic Relationships

(54:57) - Follow Your Gut, Indulge in Happiness

PODCAST INFO:
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1h 5min
February 01, 2024 127. Insecurity and Self-Concept: Why Confidence Breaks Down
Join Favazza and Jeanell Greene for a very well mind into self-esteem and your view of all things that define our relationships—those that elevate and complement, rather than mirror our insecurities. We delve into the transformative impact of self-love and the magnetic pull of aligned values and visions.

EPISODE LINKS:
Jeanell's Page: https://jeanellgreene.com/
Jeanell's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanellgreene/
Jeanell's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeanellgreene/videos

OUTLINE:
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(00:00) - Overcoming Trauma and Rebuilding Relationships

(11:56) - Healing From Infidelity and Childhood Trauma

(17:36) - Understanding Toxic Relationships and Communication

(31:38) - Own Your Life, Overcoming Challenges

(36:29) - Impact of Past, Embrace Change

(46:33) - Importance of Feelings and Breaking Limitations

(59:19) - Creating Extraordinary Relationships and Self-Transformation

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1h 11min

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