The Workplace Wonderers: Workplace Lessons from Experts

How to Comfort Grief at Work w/ Jason Seiden

Welcome back to all of our listeners!
This week, we have Jason Seiden on the podcast to discuss his mission of improving how organizations cope and communicate with grieving team members. 
Jason and his wife have a powerful story that influenced their decision to start a passion project called Comfort Communications. Comfort Communications helps teams normalize grief and provides predictable, consistent, and effective support to bereaved colleagues. 
This episode is powerful, beautiful, and full of valuable tips on how we can best support our coworkers in their times of need. 
If there is any episode that we suggest you listen to all the way through, this is it!
To learn more about Jason's mission:
https://jasonseiden.com/
To learn more about Kara's company:
https://insightslg.com/
To learn more about Blake's company:
https://themindcapital.com/
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Workplace Wonderers!
 

Developing Insight with Kara Kirby

Welcome back to you all! Today's episode is deep dive into the Workplace Wonderer's new cohost, Kara Kirby. Kara details her professional journey telling us how she went from a small town in Texas, to teaching kids English in Mexico, to helping sell tires, to being the owner of a successful Organizational Development practice called Insight Leadership! We hope you enjoy the episode and getting to know Kara better. If you did, leave us some love (you know what to do)!
Learn more about Blake's Company: https://TheMindCapital.com
Learn more about Kara's Company: https://insightslg.com/
 

From Mental Health to Leadership Psychology

Hello to you all! Welcome back to another episode of the Wonderer Podcast hosted by Kara Kirby, Insight Leadership, and Blake Cohen, Mind Capital. On today's episode, Kara decided she wanted to take some time to interview Blake! They explore how he went from overcoming his own struggles with mental health concerns, to working in mental healthcare, and then eventually becoming an organizational and leadership psychologist. They talk challenges, pursuing dreams and goals, and sitting in uncomfortability. Thank you for watching, and we hope you enjoy!

Forming, Norming, Performing without Storming! Welcome Kara!

Well, folks, we're back!
On this episode, we welcome Kara Kirby to the team as the new co-host of Workplace Wonderer Podcast alongside Blake Cohen.
On this episode, we take time to establish our working relationship live on the podcast!
We cover a wide range of topics and most importantly, how we see ourselves working together!
Oh, and we have some fun too!
Please enjoy this episode of the Workplace Wonderer Podcast and leave a comment to welcome Kara Kirby to the show!

Corporate Values Attract Customers W/ Jonathan Bennett

On this episode of the Workplace Wonderer, Blake Cohen sits down with his guest, Jonathan Bennett, to discuss the impact of creating a value-based organization on attracting customers.
The conversation explores this topic in detail and then turns to the two men's personal journies of growth and self-discovery. This vulnerable and insightful conversation ended up exploring topics that neither person expected, but both were delighted it happened.
Jonathan Bennett, C.Dir., provides sought-after leadership coaching and strategic counsel to CEOs, executive teams, politicians, and boards of directors across Canada. With experience in urban, rural, remote, and First Nations communities, Jonathan’s expertise is in social purpose business strategy, governance, branding, change, and communications. T
o Connect with Jonathan:
https://clearlythen.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan/
https://www.youtube.com/@UC37R_53n7UpnrqYBqP3kAhw
To Connect with Blake:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
https://BlakeEvanCohen.com
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts!

Clear Communication Saves Teams W/ Peggy Umbarger

Clear #communication across your #team and #organization is crucial to the #success of your #business.
However, you may want to ask yourself, "How well am I doing at communicating clearly with my team?" The odds are that you think you're doing better than you actually are.
In this episode of the Workplace Wonderer, hosted by Blake Cohen, we sit down with Peggy Umbarger, Senior Branch Manager at Apple One Recruiting Services, to break down how clear communication has helped her climb the ladder in her career.
We discuss what clear communication is (and isn't), the importance of #mindfulness as a leader striving to communicate clearly, #activelistening, utilizing "on times," and much more.
I hope you enjoy this week's episode of Workplace Wonderer!
To connect with Blake, visit his LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
To connect with Peggy, check out her LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggyumbarger/
For reference, here's a link to the book At Your Best, which we discussed in the episode:
https://a.co/d/8ShuSyD
#Work #OrganizationalPsychology #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Skills

Great Leaders Do this w/ Lori Saitz

The question we have for the audience is, "Does spirituality have a place in the workplace?" We think so!
This engaging conversation is informative and affirmative that a mindfulness practice may be the secret to success in the business world (and life).
Lori Saitz, the founder of Zen Rabbit, joins us this week to discuss tools that some of the most successful leaders in the world utilize, tips for developing a simple meditation practice, and how meditation helped her through a difficult time in her life.
To learn more about Lori, check out her website and LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/
https://zenrabbit.com/
To engage with Blake, check out his LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
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Cultural Competency w/ Vanina Hochman, LMFT

This week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts is an important one. Our guest is Vanina Hochman, Licensed Therapist and Family Ambassador for Family First Adolescent Services.
The topic we discuss is Cultural Competency. Get ready to enjoy a lively conversation between friends as we delve into the intricacies of becoming more culturally competent.
We'll explore how to enhance our ability to relate to others through self-work, share lessons from our own mistakes, and much more! Whether you're a professional in the behavioral health industry, corporate sector, or simply someone striving to be a better human being, this episode is tailored to meet your needs!
Vanina Hochman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, earned her degree in Psychology at the University of Florida and Master’s in Science from Nova Southeastern University after completing her internship at the Brief Therapy Institute and the STEPS program at Memorial Regional Hospital, an intensive inpatient adolescent substance abuse treatment program. In the last five years, Vanina expanded her role to clinical outreach and business development, where she can provide education on addiction and mental health treatment and her passion for culturally competent mental healthcare, and help bring quality treatment to individuals and families dealing with the disease. Vanina currently serves as Family Ambassador for Family First Adolescent Services. She is bilingual and fluent in Spanish, which has become an important tool in her success in accessing and treating a diverse population in the South Florida area. Although a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Vanina resides in South Florida with her husband and twin children.
To learn more about Family First Adolescent Services:
https://familyfirstas.com
To follow Vanina on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanina-hochman-ma-lmft/
To Find and/or Hire Blake, find him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
#Work #Culture #HR #Culturalcompetence #Workplace #PsychologicalSafety #Management #Safe #Respect #Trust #Relationships

Burnout and Being Boundaryless w/ Marc Kantor

Everything in life has a cost, but sacrificing our self for a job sure is expensive! Today, we're joined by Marc Kantor, Founding Partner and Corporate Director of Versa Pointe, to discuss the dangers of burnout and being boundaryless when it comes to work.
This discussion is not about shying away from hard work, but about understanding the fine line between dedication and burnout, a topic that resonates with all of us striving for a healthy work-life balance. Marc offers us insights, personal anecdotes, and methods to avoid burning out for our work while also being a top performer at our jobs.
Marc's triumph over addiction ignited a passion to assist others on their recovery journey. Transitioning his career in 2014, Marc trained intensively to become a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP). By 2018, he felt a resounding call to dedicate himself fully to the cause, leading him to found South Florida Intervention. This initiative aims to provide personalized solutions for those grappling with the consequences of addiction. Since its inception, Marc's compassionate approach has transformed countless lives, bridging the gap between hopelessness and a life of purpose. Marc is now currently one of the founding partners of Versa Pointe, an Executive Addiction Recovery program located in Jupiter, Fl, and dedicates his life to the service of others.
To find Marc on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-kantor-8154512/
To learn more about Versa Pointe:
https://www.versapointe.com
To engage directly with Blake:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
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Leadership in Behavioral Healthcare w/ Jamie Bassos

How are behavioral health organizations different than other industries? Do they require a different type of leadership? Do employees who work in mental health treatment need more attention if they wish to have long and successful careers? We think so!
Welcome to another episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts! In today's episode, we are joined by a behavioral healthcare industry leader looking to change how leaders are developed in this field, Jamie Bassos!
Jamie Leigh Bassos, M.S., BCBA, is a seasoned behavior analyst with over 20 years of experience supporting infants, children, and families in classrooms, homes, and communities. She received specialized training at the New England Center for Children and currently serves as Vice President of Continuum Behavioral Health, focusing on leadership training and development for executive and leadership staff across the U.S.
She is also working towards certification as an executive coach and is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to achieve peak performance and fulfillment. Based in South Florida with her husband and three children, Jamie is also deeply committed to personal wellness, often practicing yoga, hitting the gym, or running with her local club, Moms Run This Town.
We hope you enjoy this episode, where we discuss all things leadership, nerd out on some cool theories, and have an incredibly insightful conversation!
To find Jamie on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bassos-m-s-bcba/
Follow her on Instagram @Lean_into_Leadership
To find Blake, find him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
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#work #behavioralhealthcare #career #business #businessowners #culture #workplace #hr #leadership