• Life, Work and Mental Fitness: Insights with Marc Champagne
    Nov 26 2024

    In this episode, host Shawna Gee engages in a compelling conversation with author and podcast host, Marc Champagne. Marc shares his passion for mental fitness and provides valuable insights on how to enhance mental well-being in various aspects of life, from the workplace to personal experiences.

    The episode delves into the importance of mental fitness, offering practical tips for managing stress and optimizing productivity. Marc emphasizes the power of asking the right questions and encourages listeners to integrate mental fitness practices into their daily routines. We also learn about Marc's journey from the corporate world to becoming a leading advocate for mental well-being.

    Discover how small, intentional changes can lead to significant improvements in mental fitness and overall performance. Join us as we explore strategies for creating a supportive work environment and fostering resilience. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal mental fitness or seeking ways to support your team, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration.

    Copyright © 2024 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved. This content may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, sold or used without the written permission of ADP. The information is provided "as is" without any expressed or implied warranty, is based on generally accepted HR practices and is advisory in nature. This content is provided with the understanding that neither the presenters nor the writers are rendering legal advice or other professional services. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This material is current as of the date of this episode (November 26, 2024).

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    35 mins
  • Navigating Generational Dynamics: Insights with Dr. Karyn Gordon
    Oct 29 2024

    In this episode of the Insights@Work podcast, host Shawna Gee sits down with Dr. Karyn Gordon, a leading authority on understanding and motivating different generations.

    Dr. Gordon, the founder and CEO of DK Leadership, shares her journey from aspiring family counsellor to renowned speaker and expert on multigenerational workforces. The discussion takes a dive deep into the characteristics, cultural contexts, and workplace dynamics of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, offering practical advice on fostering better communication and understanding across generations. Learn how to harness the strengths of each generation to create a harmonious and productive work environment.

    Copyright © 2024 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved. This content may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, sold or used without the written permission of ADP. The information is provided "as is" without any expressed or implied warranty, is based on generally accepted HR practices and is advisory in nature. This content is provided with the understanding that neither the presenters nor the writers are rendering legal advice or other professional services. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This material is current as of the date of this episode (October 29, 2024).

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    25 mins
  • Harnessing Pressure for Success: Insights from Dane Jensen
    Sep 26 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Dane Jensen, author of "The Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution." Dane is a keynote speaker, a thought leader featured in the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal, and an educator at leading business schools in North America.

    During our conversation, we delve into the world of meta-skills, the nature of pressure, and its impact on various pursuits, from the Olympics to the general workplace. Dane shares valuable insights on how pressure can be a tool for growth and performance rather than a hindrance.

    We explore the concept of meta-skills, such as self-awareness, empathy, flexibility, creativity, learning capacity, and resilience, and discuss how these skills can help individuals adapt to the fast-paced changes in today's work environment. Dane emphasizes the importance of feedback, self-reflection, and developing a mindset that embraces continuous evolution.

    Tune in to gain practical tips and strategies to harness pressure positively and enhance your performance at work.

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    44 mins
  • (Ep. 46) Getting Better Organized in the Workplace: Simple actions to achieve your goals
    Aug 16 2023

    Is being busy your “badge of honor?” Do you prioritize what’s truly urgent? Feel like you’ve achieved your day’s top priorities with the real-life tactics provided by organizational workplace expert Mridu Nagrath-Parikh. You’ll learn how to eliminate distractions, slay all of your to-do’s and succeed in overcoming procrastination and squashing overwhelm.

    Featured Guest: Mridu Nagrath-Parikh: founder of Life Is Organized; author of "Accomplish It: 7 Simple Actions To Get The Right Things Done And Achieve Your Goals.”; Productivity Speaker and Coach; Contributor to The Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping; Top 20 Home Office Organizing Expert

    Topics Discussed: The realties of multi-tasking; achieve tasks using 25-minute dedicated work sprints; Stop being an Urgency Junkie; Tactics to eliminate distractions; Prioritizing what’s really urgent; Implementing your own “Power Hour”; Evening routines to set yourself up for success tomorrow; Accurately estimate how long tasks should take; Learn how to delegate; Sample phrases to say to politely say “No” and move the meeting agenda forward

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    49 mins
  • (Ep. 45) Career Mapping and Fifth Dimensional Leadership
    Apr 17 2023

    To land that dream job, you first need a dream - and a plan. Dive in as Insights@Work host Jeff Livingston learns first-hand from author and former Executive Recruiter for Google, Ginny Clarke, what today’s leaders need and the purposeful approach you need to take to succeed in today’s modern workplace.

    Featured Guest: Ginny Clarke: keynote speaker; Talent Advisor; author of “Career Mapping: Charting your course in the new world of work”, and podcast host of “Fifth Dimensional Leadership”

    Topics Discussed: Career Mapping; adapting your career plan as circumstances change; Fifth-Dimensional Leadership - leading with purpose and values and creating a positive impact on society, workplace culture from inside Google’s headquarters

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    31 mins
  • (Ep. 44) Injecting Fun and Humor into the Workplace
    Jan 23 2023

    A healthy sense of humor and fun helps organizations drive outrageous results. Challenge your conventional thinking about work as author, keynote speaker and HR expert Mike Kerr rolls out a barrel-full of creative real-world examples that will inject humor and fun into the workplace and make your business a destination for great employees.

    Featured Guest: Mike Kerr: keynote speaker; Contributor to Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes on-line; author of “the Humor Advantage”, “Hire, Inspire, and Fuel their Fire” and “the Jerk-Free Workplace”

    Topics Discussed: Using humor to create a balance of fun and professionalism, long-term employees VS. loyal employees, the “right reasons” to lose an employee, rituals and traditions to create an engaged workforce, innovative ways to recognize workers

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    42 mins
  • (Ep 43) Creating Peak Performing Teams: Inspiring employees to “Speak Up” & leaders to “Listen up”!
    Dec 12 2022

    Empowering teams to innovate and adopt best practices is based on creativity, collaboration and perseverance. Dive into this week’s “out-of-this-world” Insights@Work episode where two-time astronaut Dr. David Williams details how to create ideal workplace conditions where innovation thrives. You’ll learn how influence works within organizations so your team can achieve remarkable outcomes.

    Featured Guest: Astronaut Dave Williams has flown to space twice, logged more than 17 hours of spacewalks; Best-selling author of “Defying Limits: Lessons From the Edge of the Universe” & “Leadership Moments from NASA: achieving the impossible”, keynote speaker, NASA Executive, President & CEO and Family Medical Physician

    Topics Discussed: Improving collaboration, creating respect & encouraging friendly debate, encouraging positive peer pressure, the questions a leader should ask

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    35 mins
  • (Ep 42) Unleashing the real potential of DEI when it’s done right
    Nov 21 2022

    With women of color comprising one of the fastest-growing segments in the workforce there’s never been a better time to create a corporate culture genuinely inclusive to all. Unleash DEI to its fullest potential as TED Talk speaker, best-selling author and Women of Color expert Deepa Purushothaman shares her insights gained from hundreds of interviews with women of color across all industries and cultural backgrounds. Go beyond the buzzwords and move your DEI strategy forward with this authentic, intimate and insightful conversation.

    Featured Guest: Deepa Purushothaman. Best-selling author of “The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America”, keynote speaker and TED Talk sensation

    Topics Discussed: Real-life tips to confront microaggressions, outdated norms, and workplace misconceptions; Overcoming Imposter Syndrome; Leadership DEI messaging; Encouraging Allyship in the workplace

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    38 mins