The Workplace Wonderers: Workplace Lessons from Experts

In this enlightening episode of The Workplace Wonderers, hosts Blake Cohen and Kara Kirby engage with Nina Nesdoly—burnout and corporate stress management speaker, neuroscience researcher, and PhD candidate in Management. Nina shares her unique blend of scientific insights and practical strategies to help individuals and organizations combat burnout and enhance productivity.​ Nina Nesdoly Drawing from her background in neuroscience (BSc) and management (MSc), and soon to be PhD in Management, Nina discusses the neuroscience of work-life balance, the impact of stress on the brain, and actionable techniques to foster resilience in high-pressure environments. Her approach combines academic research with real-world applications, making complex concepts accessible and actionable.​ 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Understanding the neuroscience behind stress and burnout Practical strategies for stress management and burnout prevention The role of organizational culture in employee well-being Implementing sustainable practices for long-term success​ 📚 About Nina Nesdoly: Nina is a renowned speaker and consultant specializing in stress management and corporate wellness. Her TEDx talk, "How to Relieve Stress When You're Overwhelmed," was selected as an Editor's Pick, highlighting her ability to deliver engaging and timely messages. Nina's insights have been featured in media outlets such as Buzzfeed, MarketWatch, and the Financial Times. Currently pursuing her PhD focusing on work-related stress, she continues to conduct and share cutting-edge research on burnout management.​ 🔗 Connect with Nina Nesdoly: Website: https://www.ninanesdoly.com Watch her full TEDx here: https://youtu.be/9G1zyFoAaMc 🔗 Connect with Kara Kirby (Leadership and Organizational Development Expert): Website: https://insightslg.com 🔗 Connect with Blake Cohen (Corporate Speaker & Leadership Expert): Website: https://BlakeEvanCohen.com Watch his full TEDx here: https://youtu.be/hQF_kmOcJt0 ​ 📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on creating healthier, more productive workplaces.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and lead — but can it ever replace great leadership? In this episode of Workplace Wonderers, Kara Kirby and Blake Cohen tackle a big question: Will the rise of A.I. make human leadership skills obsolete, or will it make them more important than ever? Guided by questions generated by artificial intelligence itself, Kara and Blake explore: The role of emotional intelligence in the age of A.I. What makes leadership irreplaceable. How technology is shaping the future of work. And a few unexpected (and hilarious) tangents along the way. This episode is thought-provoking, fun, and full of insights for anyone curious about leadership, technology, and the future of work. Learn more about Kara: https://insightslg.com Learn more about Blake: https://themindcapital.com Follow Workplace Wonderers for more real conversations about leadership, culture, and navigating the changing world of work.

Welcome back to you all! Today's episode is deep dive into the Workplace Wonderer's new cohost, Kara Kirby. Kara details her professional journey telling us how she went from a small town in Texas, to teaching kids English in Mexico, to helping sell tires, to being the owner of a successful Organizational Development practice called Insight Leadership! We hope you enjoy the episode and getting to know Kara better. If you did, leave us some love (you know what to do)! Learn more about Blake's Company: https://TheMindCapital.com Learn more about Kara's Company: https://insightslg.com/

Well, folks, we're back! On this episode, we welcome Kara Kirby to the team as the new co-host of Workplace Wonderer Podcast alongside Blake Cohen. On this episode, we take time to establish our working relationship live on the podcast! We cover a wide range of topics and most importantly, how we see ourselves working together! Oh, and we have some fun too! Please enjoy this episode of the Workplace Wonderer Podcast and leave a comment to welcome Kara Kirby to the show!

Clear #communication across your #team and #organization is crucial to the #success of your #business. However, you may want to ask yourself, "How well am I doing at communicating clearly with my team?" The odds are that you think you're doing better than you actually are. In this episode of the Workplace Wonderer, hosted by Blake Cohen, we sit down with Peggy Umbarger, Senior Branch Manager at Apple One Recruiting Services, to break down how clear communication has helped her climb the ladder in her career. We discuss what clear communication is (and isn't), the importance of #mindfulness as a leader striving to communicate clearly, #activelistening, utilizing "on times," and much more. I hope you enjoy this week's episode of Workplace Wonderer! To connect with Blake, visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ To connect with Peggy, check out her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggyumbarger/ For reference, here's a link to the book At Your Best, which we discussed in the episode: https://a.co/d/8ShuSyD #Work #OrganizationalPsychology #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Skills

How are behavioral health organizations different than other industries? Do they require a different type of leadership? Do employees who work in mental health treatment need more attention if they wish to have long and successful careers? We think so! Welcome to another episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts! In today's episode, we are joined by a behavioral healthcare industry leader looking to change how leaders are developed in this field, Jamie Bassos! Jamie Leigh Bassos, M.S., BCBA, is a seasoned behavior analyst with over 20 years of experience supporting infants, children, and families in classrooms, homes, and communities. She received specialized training at the New England Center for Children and currently serves as Vice President of Continuum Behavioral Health, focusing on leadership training and development for executive and leadership staff across the U.S. She is also working towards certification as an executive coach and is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to achieve peak performance and fulfillment. Based in South Florida with her husband and three children, Jamie is also deeply committed to personal wellness, often practicing yoga, hitting the gym, or running with her local club, Moms Run This Town. We hope you enjoy this episode, where we discuss all things leadership, nerd out on some cool theories, and have an incredibly insightful conversation! To find Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bassos-m-s-bcba/ Follow her on Instagram @Lean_into_Leadership To find Blake, find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ Enjoy this episode? Leave a review! #work #behavioralhealthcare #career #business #businessowners #culture #workplace #hr #leadership

It's not common for people to consider one's trauma when discussing leadership or workplace dynamics, but is that a mistake? We believe so! Our past shapes who we are and how we show up in our jobs. Whether you are a leader, an employee, or just someone navigating our complicated world, understanding how your past influences your current behavior is a winning strategy. This week's guest on the Workplace Wonderer is Esin Pinarli. Esin is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) specializing in IMAGO, brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic practices, and psychodrama. Through an integrative experiential approach, she helps individuals, couples, and families suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, trauma, dysfunctional family system dynamics, and relational attachment issues to navigate life's challenges so they can become fully alive, supported, and whole. To find Esin on LinkedIn, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esin-pinarli-73ab1722/ To visit her website: https://www.eternalwellnesscounseling.com To find Blake on LinkedIn, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ To hire Blake to assist in improving your organization's productivity, job satisfaction, and revenue through services related to company culture, team dynamics, navigating difficult conversations, emotional intelligence workshops, or more, shoot him a DM on LinkedIn or email him at Blake@BlakeEvanCohen.com