How do you take care of an aging parent? What about your own future? As we age our bodies tend to break down, unless we start to take the steps necessary to keep us going. This week’s guest Carrie Crawley, an Empathia resource specialist and gerontologist, shares methods to ensuring you can take care of…
Caring for aging loved ones is one of the most meaningful, and often one of the most challenging roles any of us will take on. It raises questions about health, independence, finances, and how to balance caregiving with the rest of life. And while every family’s journey looks different, the need for support and good…
This week’s OnTopic with Empathia features guest Alan Mikolaj and explores whether someone can be a “born leader” and what the research shows. (Hint: With enough hard work, anyone can find their way, regardless of standing.) Alan is a leadership and organizational development consultant, executive coach and the author of Stress Management for the Emergency…
Being a leader is harder than it looks. It’s a demanding and isolating job, with immense pressure and a constant need to adapt. Just take it from Alan Mikolaj ï€ he’s a leadership and organizational development consultant, executive coach and the author of Stress Management for the Emergency Care Provider and The Change: Insights into…
Walk the talk! It’s a simple phrase, but what does it really mean? And more importantly, does it apply to you or the leadership at your organization? The idea of aligning your actions with your words is one that executive coach Ken Jenkins was introduced to early in his career, and it’s a principle he’s…
Think back on your career. Have you ever worked under a leader who struggled to communicate clearly? Maybe you found it difficult to follow their direction because the direction itself wasn’t clear. Or perhaps you are the leader facing a major organizational change, feeling uncertain about how to guide your team through it. If any…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 52 and 53 of OnTopic with Empathia, Chris McCloud, co-founder of Pendulum PR, draws on his experience in public relations to discuss developing a plan for communicating during a crisis and common pitfalls to avoid. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Addressing a crisis as a company is a complicated and challenging task, that’s why Chris McCloud is back with us to share the importance of preparing for such an event. Chris draws on his experience in public relations to share vital tips on how to keep consistent messaging and avoid common pitfalls when managing bad…
Everybody has to present themselves appropriately in order to succeed, but in the modern age it’s increasingly difficult to. Pendulum PR Co-Founder Chris McCloud is here to tell us how everyone can benefit from good Public Relations strategies and the importance of having a brand. Whether it’s delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support,…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 41 and 42 of OnTopic with Empathia, personal finance expert Shellye Carpenter shares tips and methods to staying financially healthy and developing a good foundation for mental and physical well-being. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.