The Workplace Wonderers: Workplace Lessons from Experts

Leaders and Trauma w/ Esin Pinarli, LCSW

It's not common for people to consider one's trauma when discussing leadership or workplace dynamics, but is that a mistake? We believe so!
Our past shapes who we are and how we show up in our jobs. Whether you are a leader, an employee, or just someone navigating our complicated world, understanding how your past influences your current behavior is a winning strategy.
This week's guest on the Workplace Wonderer is Esin Pinarli. Esin is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) specializing in IMAGO, brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic practices, and psychodrama. Through an integrative experiential approach, she helps individuals, couples, and families suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, trauma, dysfunctional family system dynamics, and relational attachment issues to navigate life's challenges so they can become fully alive, supported, and whole.
To find Esin on LinkedIn, go to:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/esin-pinarli-73ab1722/
To visit her website:
https://www.eternalwellnesscounseling.com
To find Blake on LinkedIn, go to:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
To hire Blake to assist in improving your organization's productivity, job satisfaction, and revenue through services related to company culture, team dynamics, navigating difficult conversations, emotional intelligence workshops, or more, shoot him a DM on LinkedIn or email him at Blake@BlakeEvanCohen.com

Can Employees be "poached?" w/ John Puls, LCSW

This week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer explores the concept of employees being poached by competitors. How should a leader react?
Does the leader's reaction affect the business? The way you work through the organizational issue may surprise you with how much it affects your corporate culture!
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  / blakecohenmscap  
To find this week's guest, John Puls from Full Life Comprehensive, go to: https://full-life-comprehensive-care.com
Or follow him on LinkedIn at:
  / john-puls-lcsw-mcap-1b700111a  
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Attract and Retain Top Talent w/ Richard Triggs

It's a #competitive world out there in the #CorporateLife!
On this week's episode of the #Workplace Wonderer, Richard Triggs joins us to offer his insights on how #Organizations can find their edge by attracting and retaining top talent!
Richard Triggs, founder of Arete Executive, one of Australia’s leading #executive #recruitment companies and has been featured in publications such as Fast Company and The Australian Financial Review.
Richard is also the author of the best-selling book, “Uncover the Hidden Job Market – how to find and win your next senior executive role” and is soon to release his second book “Winning the War for Talent – How to attract and retain top performers”. T
his important conversation is one you won't want to miss!
To find out more about Richard's company, go here: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/team/richard-triggs/
To follow Richard on LinkedIn, go here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/?originalSubdomain=au
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
 

A Conversation with a Business Guru... I think?

This week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts, hosted by Blake Cohen, is not our usual style of episode.
Jonathan Peppers, or as he calls himself "Dr. Business" joined us for a conversation that gets off track pretty quickly.
"Dr. Business" is a self-proclaimed organizational guru who has some interesting ideas about leadership, workplace culture, perception, and beyond.
He and Blake end up not really getting along and exploring some of their difference of opinions in this week's episode of The Workplace Wonderer!
*Dr. Business is a corporate comedian for hire. Would you like to hire him for your next company retreat or event? Find me on LinkedIn, and let me know!

Leaders Embrace Change w/ Cristina Oliveri

Tune in to a transformative conversation on leadership and self-discovery in the latest episode of 'The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.' Hosted by Blake Cohen, this episode features special guest Cristina Oliveri, an Organizational and Leadership Expert.
Together, they delve into the complexities of career changes, emotional responses to change, and the importance of understanding ourselves to become better leaders.
From taking leaps of faith to navigating challenges during life transitions, this episode offers invaluable insights for personal and professional growth.
Join us as we explore the journey to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
To find Cristina:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/crisoliveri/
https://www.changeworksconsultingllc.com/
To find Blake:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
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Mental Health Literacy w/ Laura Kunz

Explore the critical topic of mental health literacy in the workplace on the latest episode of 'The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.'
Join host Blake Cohen and special guest Laura Kunz, Vice President of Spirence Wellness, as they delve into strategies for fostering a supportive workplace culture.
From understanding mental health literacy to practicing active listening and empowering employees with purpose, this episode offers practical insights for enhancing mental well-being and productivity.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on creating inclusive and mentally healthy work environments.
For more information about Spirence Wellness, go to: https://spirencewellness.com
To follow Laura, check out:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-a-kunz/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/
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Power of the People w/ Annie Laing

Delve into the dynamics of #followership on the latest episode of 'The #Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.' 
Join host Blake Cohen and special guest Annie Laing, a Leadership and #Organizational #Expert, as they unravel the significance of followership in organizational settings. 
From defining followership to #exploring its #impact on #employee #behavior and leader-follower relationships, this episode offers valuable #insights into the power of understanding followership for #effective #leadership. 
Tune in for an #enlightening discussion that sheds light on the vital role followers play in shaping workplace dynamics.
To find Annie go to:
https://www.themindedspaces.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-laing-60571670/
To follow Blake:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohencap
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Leading with Heart w/ Klifton Fehr

Embark on a profound exploration of authentic leadership in the newest episode of 'The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.' Hosted by Blake Cohen, this episode features the expertise of Klifton Fehr, LMHC, an Organizational and Leadership Coach.
Together, they unravel the intricacies of fostering an authentic workplace environment, delving into what it truly means to lead with heart. In this insightful conversation, discover the transformative power of bringing curiosity to every coaching and consulting situation. Klifton shares wisdom on bringing out the best in others by embracing our authentic selves and employing a coaching style centered on inquiry rather than directives.
The discussion extends to the ethical dimensions of coaching, emphasizing the importance of making recommendations grounded in a deeper understanding of the underlying issues.
Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of authentic leadership, where actionable insights and thought-provoking discussions pave the way for creating workplaces that thrive on genuine connections and ethical guidance.
Don't miss this enriching episode on 'The Workplace Wonderer.'
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Organizational Trauma W/ Dimple Dhabalia

🌟 Join us on "The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts" as we delve into the profound topic of Organization Trauma with the incredible Dimple Dhabalia, writer, human-centered leadership coach, and founder of Roots in the Clouds.
🌱 Discover the transformative journey from vicarious trauma to holistic healing, as Dimple shares her expertise at the intersection of generational trauma and moral injury within helping professions.
🚀 Don't miss this insightful episode exploring mindful performance, positive psychology, and human-centered leadership.
🎙️ Tune in for a conversation that transcends workplace challenges and embraces the power of putting the "human" back into humanitarian work. ✨
More about Dimple Dhabalia: Dimple Dhabalia is a writer, human-centered leadership and story-healing coach, and founder of Roots in the Clouds. Using her personal experiences with vicarious trauma, moral injury, and compassion fatigue stemming from almost two decades of working in service of asylum seekers and refugees as a catalyst, Dimple launched Roots in the Clouds in 2021 with a personal mission of putting the “human” back into humanitarian work. Today, her cutting-edge work explores the intersection of generational trauma and moral injury within the context of helping professions and supports a holistic approach to addressing individual and organizational trauma using principles of mindful performance, positive psychology, and human-centered leadership. Dimple is the creator and host of two human-centered leadership and workplace culture podcasts, Service Without Sacrifice and What Would Ted Lasso Do?, and her new book, Tell Me My Story–Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self (Ambikia Media, 2024) is a message of hope, and a map to healing for all those working in service of others. You can connect with Dimple @dimpstory on Instagram and LinkedIn and follow her writing on Substack at dear humanitarian.
Links:
Her Company: https://www.rootsintheclouds.com
Her Podcasts: https://pod.link/1720788849 https://pod.link/1620229368
Pre-order her book: https://www.rootsintheclouds.com/tmms
CONNECT WITH BLAKE:   / blakecohencap  
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Foraging for the Authentic Leader Within W/ Anthony Meek

Anthony Meek joins the podcast as our first repeat guest to discuss what it takes to actually become an authentic leader.
Anthony explains the road of introspection and the work required of us as we search to better serve our teams, communities, families, and beyond.
We dive into understanding our own biases, learning emotional control, and developing an understanding of how Authentic Leadership is not really about the leader...it's about the followers. 
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