What does it really mean to be human first and a resource second?

In this powerful episode of the Leading Well Podcast, Christian Brown sits down with Jasen Hayes, “The Concierge of HR,” for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, and how to create workplaces where people actually thrive.

Together, they explore:

• The story behind Jasen’s personal brand, The Concierge of HR

• Why letting go of ego is the first step toward true leadership growth

• How AI is reshaping employee experience (and why we must keep the human touch)

• The three priorities Jasen would choose if he could rebuild employee experience from scratch

• Practical ways to promote mental health, psychological safety, and connection at work

• Why mentorship and service are the secret weapons for personal and professional growth

🎧 Listen now to learn how to lead with empathy, build better workplaces, and challenge yourself to start fresh — every single day. #hrleadership #wellness #workplacewellness

What happens when HR stops being the “rules police” and becomes a true partner in growth?

In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Mitch Douglass, Managing Partner at Waterloo Human Capital Management, to explore how trust, retention, and wellbeing intersect to shape healthier workplaces.

Mitch shares how he turned fear of HR into trust, using small, human-centered actions like coffee chats and pizza lunches to spark massive cultural change. Within just one month, promotions soared, employees felt seen, and trust became the foundation for retention and resilience.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to transform HR into a trusted partner (not a threat)

• Why trust and psychological safety unlock performance

• The small rituals that build connection, clarity, and belonging

• How values and wellbeing drive retention in today’s workplace

How do you measure employee well-being and turn it into real business impact? 🌱

In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series, Christian Brown sits down with Kibibi Springs, VP of Workplace Experience at Hightower and IO Psychologist, to explore what it takes to create workplaces where people feel safe, included, and resilient.

Kibibi shares his personal journey from marketing and entrepreneurship to organizational psychology, offering practical insights into:

• Using surveys and feedback tools to track employee well-being and team effectiveness

• Building inclusive teams through small, intentional habits • Managing technology to empower employees instead of overwhelming them

• Lessons from navigating career transitions, entrepreneurship, and the COVID-19 era

• The critical role of psychological safety in high-performing teams

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About Leading Well Podcast: The Leading Well Podcast by Blimish brings together HR leaders, executives, and workplace wellness experts to explore how to build cultures where people feel good and perform better. #Leadership

In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Joe Machicote — Chief Culture Officer at Premier Inc. and former Chief HR Officer of Erickson Senior Living.

Joe shares how he led teams through the COVID-19 crisis by embedding values into every level of culture, using small, human-centered rituals to create connection, clarity, and trust during overwhelming times. From family parades and One Team Agreements to redefining what it means to be present as a leader—Joe shows how real leadership happens not in strategy decks, but in the moments that remind people they matter.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• How to operationalize values during a crisis

• Why psychological safety is the foundation of performance

• What “mental fitness” means in the workplace

• How shared purpose and small rituals can transform retention and morale

🎁 Take Our Wellness Archetype Quiz To Learn More About Your Team: 👉 https://tally.so/r/wARj4e?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_content=joe-machicote

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of healthy workplaces.

#Leadership #CultureStrategy #MentalFitness #PeopleFirst #HRLeadership #LeadingWell #BlimishWellness #JoeMachicote

In this powerful episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Campbell — retired U.S. Air Force 1-Star General and former Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer of the United States Space Force.

Shawn shares how he led a 24/7 Air Force HR call center through an intense period of downsizing and organizational strain. With call volume doubling overnight and no increase in staff, Shawn had to rethink leadership from the ground up — rebuilding trust, psychological safety, and team resilience in real time.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• How to lead through crisis without burning out your team

• Why trust is the key to autonomy, clarity, and speed

• The small rituals that restore energy and increase retention

• How values-based leadership can transform workplace culture

🎁 Take Our Wellness Archetype Quiz To Learn More About Your Team: 👉 https://tally.so/r/wARj4e?utm_source=...

🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more conversations with top leaders redefining workplace wellness.

#Leadership #Wellbeing #HRLeadership #CultureTransformation #EmployeeEngagement #LeadingWell #BlimishWellness #ShawnCampbell

In this episode, I open up about the real emotional journey of living and healing in a foreign country. From culture shock to personal growth, I share what no one tells you about the internal transformation that happens when you leave your comfort zone. Whether you’re thinking about moving abroad or already on the path, this episode offers honest insight, hard lessons, and hope for the healing that distance can bring.

Watch the full video on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlHR7f84rXW7P1PS1aZKgg

Moving to a new country is never easy—especially when those around you don’t believe in your vision. Cathy Lin left Taiwan to pursue her studies in France, but her journey didn’t stop there.

Over the years, she transitioned from student to employee to entrepreneur, navigating the challenges of building a life in a foreign country. In this episode, Cathy shares what it was like to adjust to a new culture, deal with doubts from friends, and find her own path despite the obstacles.

From the biggest cultural shifts she experienced to her insights on career growth and entrepreneurship, this conversation is full of lessons for anyone thinking about making an international move.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• The struggles of being a foreigner in a new country

• How she overcame doubts from friends and built confidence in her path

• The transition from student life to working and starting a business in France

• The biggest cultural shifts she faced and how she adapted

• Advice for anyone thinking about living and working abroad

Explore Pack It Up: https://www.packitup.org/

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Subscribe to Your Visionary Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67YENGTtXqZx1wCOJwBbwl

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Connect with Christian Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianbrown

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Pursuing a dream in fashion isn’t always glamorous—especially when doing it in a new country. Lauren Kacher moved to Paris with big ambitions, hoping to build a career in fashion. Over the past seven years, she’s faced the highs and lows of living abroad, from struggling to find work to navigating entrepreneurship and dealing with the distance from family.

In this episode, Lauren shares the reality of chasing a creative dream in a foreign country, the unexpected challenges that come with it, and what she’s learned along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring fashion professional, an entrepreneur, or someone considering a move abroad, her story is a raw and honest look at what it truly takes to make it work.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• The struggles of building a career in fashion abroad

• Finding a job vs. starting a business in a new country

• The emotional toll of being far from family

• What it really takes to create a sustainable life overseas

📌 Thinking about moving abroad to pursue your dreams? Subscribe to the Travel Well Podcast Series for real stories from people who’ve taken the leap.

Explore Pack It Up: https://www.packitup.org/

Subscribe to Your Visionary Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/your-visionary-podcast/id1446186909

Subscribe to Your Visionary Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67YENGTtXqZx1wCOJwBbwl

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Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianbrown

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkacher/