In this episode of The Leading Well Podcast by Blimish, host Christian Brown sits down with Josiah Owens, a Learning & Development leader and VP at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Greater Atlanta Chapter..

Together, they explore what it really means to steward people's gifts with intention, curiosity, and care. From his beginnings in video production to leading talent development in the nuclear industry, Josiah shares a refreshing perspective on how growth, feedback, and collaboration fuel both individual fulfillment and business success.

💡 Topics include:

• How to develop people in the flow of work without burning them out

• Why curiosity and trust are the foundation of leadership

• The link between AI, emotional intelligence, and the future of L&D

• Building metrics that connect people development to business growth

• How feedback and community sustain well-being in high-stakes environments

🔗 Listen, reflect, and share your biggest takeaway in the comments below.

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Connect with Josiah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahcowens/

In this episode, Christian sits down with Skip Maloney, Chief Human Resources Officer at InterDigital, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture change, and the evolving role of HR.

From his early dreams as a professional baseball player to leading high-growth tech teams, Skip shares wisdom on how to build organizations where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to perform at their best.

💡 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Skip's journey from sports to executive HR leadership

• Why culture is built on accountability, values, and trust

• How to create psychological safety that empowers people to speak up

• The role of neurodivergence and how Skip uses AI tools to manage dyslexia and ADHD

• How HR can become a marketing powerhouse by selling purpose and belonging

• Why companies that embrace AI and feedback win — and how to get started

Burnout doesn't always look like exhaustion. Sometimes, it manifests as irritability, withdrawal, or even overperformance.

In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series, host Christian Brown speaks with Dr. Kimberly Grocher — psychotherapist, executive coach, and yoga/meditation teacher — about how leaders can better support mental health in the workplace.

You'll learn:

• The difference between stress and burnout.

• Why empathy is a leadership superpower.

• Practical ways to create psychologically safe environments.

• How mental health impacts retention and performance.

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