Episodes

  • #086 – Shaping the Future of Work: Human Capacity, Leadership Evolution & AI (with Carlee Wolfe)

    #086 – Shaping the Future of Work: Human Capacity, Leadership Evolution & AI (with Carlee Wolfe)
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Carlee Wolfe shares actionable insights on building sustainable, high-performance cultures rooted in clarity, accountability, and psychological safety. We explore: Why people-first leadership drives results The myth of performance vs. wellbeing How to intentionally design workplace culture Scaling teams without losing alignment Preventing burnout through structured leadership If you're a founder, HR leader, executive, or manager navigating growth, this episode offers practical frameworks you can apply immediately. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HRStrategy #PsychologicalSafety #OrganizationalDevelopment #WorkingWellPodcast
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    53 mins
  • #085 – Embrace Change | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 12

    #085 – Embrace Change | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 12
    Feb 25 2026
    In Lesson #12 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores why resisting change quietly drains your energy and how reframing disruption can unlock growth and resilience. Topics covered: The neuroscience of uncertainty Why we resist change A mastermind moment that shifted perspective Hard seasons and hidden gifts Practical mindset shifts for resilience Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. #WorkingWellPodcast #52LifeLessons #EmbraceChange #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Mindset
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    9 mins
  • #084 – Ready for the Future: Building a Future-Ready Mindset

    #084 – Ready for the Future: Building a Future-Ready Mindset
    Feb 18 2026
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Allister Frost — former Microsoft leader and transformation expert — to explore how leaders can thrive in uncertain times. In this episode, you’ll learn: Building a future-ready mindset Why curiosity drives innovation Overcoming fear of change The power of experimentation Practical habits for resilience If you’re navigating disruption, digital transformation, or leadership growth, this episode provides the mindset tools you need to move forward with confidence. #FutureReady #Leadership #Curiosity #Innovation #WorkingWellPodcast #PersonalGrowth #ChangeManagement
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    42 mins
  • #083 – Interrogate Your Reality | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 11

    #083 – Interrogate Your Reality | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 11
    Feb 11 2026
    What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your effort—but your beliefs? In Episode 11 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how unexamined assumptions quietly shape our mindset, habits, and results. Drawing on psychology, coaching experience, and personal stories, Tim explains why growth starts by questioning the stories we believe about ourselves. This episode challenges you to interrogate your reality, uncover hidden limits, and choose beliefs that actually support where you want to go. 👉 Topics include: How beliefs shape performance and behavior Why habits fail without belief change The psychology of self-efficacy and expectation Questions that unlock clarity and growth If this resonates, share it with someone who needs it and reach out if you’re ready to challenge the beliefs shaping your life.
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    13 mins
  • #082 – Transforming Human Resource: From progress to Measurable Outcome (with Dave Ulrich)

    #082 – Transforming Human Resource: From progress to Measurable Outcome (with Dave Ulrich)
    Jan 28 2026
    What is the real role of HR and leadership today? In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Dave Ulrich, one of the world’s leading thinkers on leadership, human resources, and organizational effectiveness, to challenge outdated assumptions about HR, wellbeing, and performance. Dave explains why HR can no longer be measured by activity—programs, training hours, or initiatives—but must be evaluated by outcomes that matter: customers, investors, employees, and communities. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why employee engagement drives customer loyalty and revenue Why leaders can’t demand engagement—they must model it How to manage the paradox of people and performance Where AI helps—and where human judgment still wins Why wellbeing must connect to strategy to matter 🎧 Listen to the full episode: 👉 https://timborys.com/podcast If this conversation resonated, like, subscribe, and share it with a leader who needs to hear it.
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    37 mins
  • #081 – Why Boundaries Fuel Performance | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 10

    #081 – Why Boundaries Fuel Performance | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 10
    Jan 21 2026
    Burnout isn’t caused by lack of resilience — it’s caused by unfiltered demand. In Lesson 10 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explains why high performers build positive walls and gates to protect energy, focus, and passion. This episode explores how boundaries improve clarity, reduce burnout, and unlock sustained performance — for leaders, teams, and anyone running on empty. 💡 Topics Covered: Energy vs. time management Why motivation fails under pressure How to say no with clarity Building boundaries without guilt Leadership, burnout, and performance #WorkingWellPodcast #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #Leadership #Boundaries #EnergyManagement #Burnout #Performance #Wellbeing
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    8 mins
  • #080 – Building Equity at Scale: DEI That Drives Business (with Celeste Warren)

    #080 – Building Equity at Scale: DEI That Drives Business (with Celeste Warren)
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Celeste Warren, former VP & Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Merck, where she spent nearly 30 years building measurable, scalable DEI systems across a global workforce. Celeste shares what most companies get wrong about DEI — and what it takes to make inclusion part of leadership DNA, organizational structure, and business performance. 💡 Topics Covered: How to measure equity in real business terms Why DEI must be led by leadership, not just HR The systems that drive cultural transformation Psychological safety as a performance advantage Why every employee shapes culture daily #DEI #Diversity #Leadership #Merck #CelesteWarren #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #Culture #Inclusion #Equity
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    54 mins
  • #079 – Why Joy Is a Leadership Strategy | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 9

    #079 – Why Joy Is a Leadership Strategy | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 9
    Jan 6 2026
    Most leaders think joy is optional — or worse, unprofessional. Science says otherwise. In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explains why smiling, laughter, and joy are powerful tools for leadership effectiveness, resilience, creativity, and performance. Backed by neuroscience and real-world leadership experience, this lesson shows how joy helps leaders think better, connect deeper, and lead more sustainably — without adding time or pressure. 💡 Topics Covered: The neuroscience of smiling Why joy expands thinking and creativity How laughter reduces stress hormones Why joyful leaders are more trusted Simple ways to engineer joy into your workday #WorkingWellPodcast #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #Leadership #Joy #Wellbeing #Performance #Neuroscience #Culture
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    12 mins