The Whole Human at Work

Becky Farone is a certified career change coach and the founder of Fireworks Coaching. Becky specializes in helping professional women over 40 decide to stay or leave distressing work or careers – and what to do next, using a foundation of design thinking.

In this podcast, Paul and Becky discuss: - How to use the principles of design thinking when evaluating yourself and your career - Specific considerations for women who are looking to change career direction - Differences between this approach and traditional career coaching.

Resources mentioned in this podcast: Fireworks Coaching - https://www.fireworkscoaching.com/
Becky’s LinkedIn Post about Career Change - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/beckykaplanfarone_careerchangecoaching-goodwork-professionalwomen-activity-7137817962920493057-_dSj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Flight of the Hummingbird video with Elizabeth Gilbert - https://www.oprah.com/own-supersoulsessions/elizabeth-gilbert-the-curiosity-driven-life-video

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Lori Mazan is a the co-founder, president, and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, Inc., which offers a tech-driven, human-centric approach to leadership development to customers including Chevron, Sprint, and Citibank.

In her new book Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders - Mazan describes how to develop capabilities in leaders that produce immediate, positive business results. 

In this episode, Paul an Lori discuss the major findings from her book, and look at how leadership is evolving as work environments transform.

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Sharekh Shaikh is the Founder of CleverX, a platform that powers market research teams by providing them with access to the tools and the hardest-to-reach commercial audiences. 

Sharekh previously worked with Gartner, to create secure collaboration environments for tech leaders.

In this edition, Paul and Sharekh discuss the benefits and challenges of researching sentiment in business customers, and take a detailed look at how the same techniques can be used to understand sentiments inside organizations.

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Zach Rattner is the CTO and Co-Founder of Yembo.ai, and author of the new book, Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup. In this podcast Zach and Paul discuss how AI is way more than just ChatGPT - what it’s good (and not good at), how it’s being used in specialist settings, and what that means for employees looking to thrive in a world increasingly dominated by AI.
 
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Yembo.ai is the global leader in AI-based virtual home surveys - https://yembo.ai

Details of Zach’s book - Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup can be found here: https://growupfastbook.com/

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Dr. Laura Hamill is an organizational psychologist and business leader, focusing on the intersection of science and HR. Laura is an expert on creating great places to work. Her research is centered around employee well-being, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
Laura is the owner of Paris Phoenix Group, a consulting firm specializing in driving impactful research and outcomes. In her consulting business, Laura has had the opportunity to work with numerous organizations to assess and transform their cultures.
Laura was also a co-founder of Limeade, an employee experience software company, where she held the dual roles of Chief People Officer and Chief Science Officer.
Before Limeade, Laura worked at Microsoft as the Director of People Research. She is a sought-after thought leader and speaker – having keynoted at major tech and HR conferences and featured in Fast Company, Forbes, HR Executive, Inc., NPR, SELF, US News & World Report, and other top HR publications. Laura is also a host on the Happy at Work podcast, where she interviews organizational leaders, Human Resources professionals, and positive psychology researchers to create more positive workplaces. Laura also is writing a book with The Economist about organizational culture to be published later this year. 
Laura earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in industrial/organizational psychology from Old Dominion University and a B.A. in psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She lives in Woodinville, Washington, with her husband, two children, and golden retriever. 

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Paul is joined by his BillionMinds co-founder Ryan Tubbs to explore the dynamic world of employee development.

Drawing from Ryan's recent in-depth research, they discuss the pivotal role employers have in fostering soft skills like adaptability and resilience within their organizations. 

Included in this episode: 

• How we can learn from fields like engineering to measurably improve soft skillls
• How employee needs vary as workers advance through their careers
• How certification can act as a major motivator 
• Why small and medium size businesses need to focus on this more. 

This conversation should be particularly useful for HR leaders, learning and development executives, and CEOs of smaller organizations, as it offers practical strategies for preparing companies for the future of work.

This podcast is brought to you by BillionMinds - a company that prepares workforces for the future of work. Learn more at billionminds.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Minal Bopaiah is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and equity strategist. She founded Brevity & Wit, a strategy and design firm that helps organizations achieve the change they want to see in the world.

Her first book, Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives (Berrett-Koehler, 2021), was described as “a succinct jewel” by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams and was awarded the 2022 Terry McAdam Book Award for the book most likely to change the way nonprofit professionals work.

Minal has delivered memorable talks at numerous conferences and companies, including Salesforce, NPR, and SXSW. Her thought leadership has been published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review and TheHill.com.

Today she joins Paul to discuss the key findings from her book, and explain why this work is so important to her personally.

Key Resources: Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives - https://theequitybook.com/
The Complexity of Equity in Remote Work - https://brevityandwit.com/resources/blog/the-complexity-of-equity-in-remote-work/

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Paul welcomes back Dr. Charles Michael Austin, also known as Dr. Chaz, for an in-depth discussion about his latest book, "101 Ways to Find Work... and Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Career."

This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to navigate the evolving landscape of employment, whether you're job hunting, seeking growth in your current role, or just curious about the changing dynamics of the workplace.

About Dr. Chaz: Dr. Charles Michael Austin, an expert in Organizational Leadership with a Doctorate from Pepperdine University, brings over two decades of experience in guiding leaders and managers across the globe. Dr. Chaz is renowned for his proficiency in enhancing leadership effectiveness and leveraging social media for professional outreach. His expertise extends to training individuals in the Gig Economy on how to effectively market themselves. Additionally, Dr. Chaz is a seasoned educator, teaching a variety of courses in business, leadership, and communication.

Key Resources:
Dr Chaz LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazaustin/
Dr Chaz TedX Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3gf1kK3iLc
101 Ways to Find Work... and Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Career - https://a.co/d/69gGhH2

LinkedIn Learning Courses
CREATING A CAREER PLAN - http://goo.gl/IFMDCj
SUCCEEDING IN A NEW JOB - https://goo.gl/lYxRSH
TRANSITIONING OUT OF YOUR JOB - http://goo.gl/YtWBkr 

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Sarah Scala M. Ed & OD is the Founder, President, and Principal Consultant of Sarah Scala Consulting, which provides executive coaching, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) facilitation, organization development, learning strategy, LGBTQ+ leadership coaching, leadership development, and change management consulting to organizations, with the goal of increasing client revenue, reducing turnover, and creating business value.

In this discussion Paul and Sarah talk about DEIB. They discuss how DEIB initiatives translate into improve business results, how the field has transformed over the years, the impact of recent rulings in the Supreme Court, and how the influx of new employees is changing matters.

Sarah Scala Consulting can be found at https://www.sarahscala.com 

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.

BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.

You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.