Episode 66: What’s the Point? Finding Your Purpose with Alan Mikolaj, Part 1

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  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…

Episode 65: Stuck at the Top? Coaching Executives with Ken Jenkins, Part 2

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…

Episode 64: Stuck at the Top? Coaching Executives with Ken Jenkins, Part 1

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…

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Quick Bites Episode 52-53: Crisis Communications with Chris McCloud

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.

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Episode 52: Crisis Communications with Chris McCloud, Part One

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,…

Quick Bites Episode 41-42 - Financial Health

Quick Bites Episode 41-42: Financial Health with Shellye Carpenter

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.

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Episode 42: Financial Health with Shellye Carpenter, Part Two

Checking credit scores, looking for discounts, and budgeting can be a lot to process, but you’re not alone. Shellye Carpenter returns to share more of her personal finance tips to help build toward your goals. Try different techniques and find what works best for you, but whatever you choose, stay consistent! Whether it’s delivering a…

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Episode 41: Financial Health with Shellye Carpenter, Part One

Mental health, and even physical health issues can often start as a financial problem. This week we tackle the issue at its source and learn to be preventative and more communicative about our finances. Listen as personal finance expert Shellye Carpenter shares her tips and methods to staying financially healthy, so that we have a…

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Episode 40: Music and Hospice with Rory Bolton, Part Two

Hospice can be scary for many families, but it’s also a time for deep connections and emotional healing. In this episode, Rory Bolton continues sharing his experiences as an end of life music therapist and shows us what a powerful emotional force music can be. Every patient is unique in their journey, and it takes…