The Workplace Wonderer: Workplace Lessons from Experts

This week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts is an important one. Our guest is Vanina Hochman, Licensed Therapist and Family Ambassador for Family First Adolescent Services. The topic we discuss is Cultural Competency. Get ready to enjoy a lively conversation between friends as we delve into the intricacies of becoming more culturally competent. We'll explore how to enhance our ability to relate to others through self-work, share lessons from our own mistakes, and much more! Whether you're a professional in the behavioral health industry, corporate sector, or simply someone striving to be a better human being, this episode is tailored to meet your needs! Vanina Hochman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, earned her degree in Psychology at the University of Florida and Master’s in Science from Nova Southeastern University after completing her internship at the Brief Therapy Institute and the STEPS program at Memorial Regional Hospital, an intensive inpatient adolescent substance abuse treatment program. In the last five years, Vanina expanded her role to clinical outreach and business development, where she can provide education on addiction and mental health treatment and her passion for culturally competent mental healthcare, and help bring quality treatment to individuals and families dealing with the disease. Vanina currently serves as Family Ambassador for Family First Adolescent Services. She is bilingual and fluent in Spanish, which has become an important tool in her success in accessing and treating a diverse population in the South Florida area. Although a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Vanina resides in South Florida with her husband and twin children. To learn more about Family First Adolescent Services: https://familyfirstas.com To follow Vanina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanina-hochman-ma-lmft/ To Find and/or Hire Blake, find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ #Work #Culture #HR #Culturalcompetence #Workplace #PsychologicalSafety #Management #Safe #Respect #Trust #Relationships

Everything in life has a cost, but sacrificing our self for a job sure is expensive! Today, we're joined by Marc Kantor, Founding Partner and Corporate Director of Versa Pointe, to discuss the dangers of burnout and being boundaryless when it comes to work. This discussion is not about shying away from hard work, but about understanding the fine line between dedication and burnout, a topic that resonates with all of us striving for a healthy work-life balance. Marc offers us insights, personal anecdotes, and methods to avoid burning out for our work while also being a top performer at our jobs. Marc's triumph over addiction ignited a passion to assist others on their recovery journey. Transitioning his career in 2014, Marc trained intensively to become a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP). By 2018, he felt a resounding call to dedicate himself fully to the cause, leading him to found South Florida Intervention. This initiative aims to provide personalized solutions for those grappling with the consequences of addiction. Since its inception, Marc's compassionate approach has transformed countless lives, bridging the gap between hopelessness and a life of purpose. Marc is now currently one of the founding partners of Versa Pointe, an Executive Addiction Recovery program located in Jupiter, Fl, and dedicates his life to the service of others. To find Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-kantor-8154512/ To learn more about Versa Pointe: https://www.versapointe.com To engage directly with Blake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ Enjoy this episode? Leave a 5 star review for the podcast!

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

Do our conversations at work affect our workplace's productivity, success, corporate culture, and morale? We think so! On this episode of The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts, our host, Blake Cohen, sits down with Leadership and Workplace expert Kara Kirby to explore the impact of conversations at work. We discuss the implications of negativity, toxic behavior, approaching conversations with empathy and active listening, and then offer tips on how to improve the workplace through effective communication skills! Kara Kirby is the founder of Insights Leadership Group and devotes her work life to studying how people can flourish in their professions (excellent team practices have to be in place). She has vast experience in the field of leadership development and facilitation. To learn more about Kara's company, visit: https://insightslg.com To follow her on LinkedIn:   / kara-kirby-46632711   To connect with Blake on LinkedIn, go to:   / blakecohenmscap   Enjoy the conversation? Leave a comment, subscribe, and smash that like button!

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

This week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer explores the concept of employees being poached by competitors. How should a leader react? Does the leader's reaction affect the business? The way you work through the organizational issue may surprise you with how much it affects your corporate culture! To follow Blake on LinkedIn or to hire him to help improve your workplace, go to:   / blakecohenmscap   To find this week's guest, John Puls from Full Life Comprehensive, go to: https://full-life-comprehensive-care.com Or follow him on LinkedIn at:   / john-puls-lcsw-mcap-1b700111a   Enjoy this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to the channel for more great workplace-related conversations, topics, and breakdowns!

It's a #competitive world out there in the #CorporateLife! On this week's episode of the #Workplace Wonderer, Richard Triggs joins us to offer his insights on how #Organizations can find their edge by attracting and retaining top talent! Richard Triggs, founder of Arete Executive, one of Australia’s leading #executive #recruitment companies and has been featured in publications such as Fast Company and The Australian Financial Review. Richard is also the author of the best-selling book, “Uncover the Hidden Job Market – how to find and win your next senior executive role” and is soon to release his second book “Winning the War for Talent – How to attract and retain top performers”. T his important conversation is one you won't want to miss! To find out more about Richard's company, go here: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/team/richard-triggs/ To follow Richard on LinkedIn, go here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/?originalSubdomain=au To follow Blake on LinkedIn, go here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/  

This week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts, hosted by Blake Cohen, is not our usual style of episode. Jonathan Peppers, or as he calls himself "Dr. Business" joined us for a conversation that gets off track pretty quickly. "Dr. Business" is a self-proclaimed organizational guru who has some interesting ideas about leadership, workplace culture, perception, and beyond. He and Blake end up not really getting along and exploring some of their difference of opinions in this week's episode of The Workplace Wonderer! *Dr. Business is a corporate comedian for hire. Would you like to hire him for your next company retreat or event? Find me on LinkedIn, and let me know!

Tune in to a transformative conversation on leadership and self-discovery in the latest episode of 'The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.' Hosted by Blake Cohen, this episode features special guest Cristina Oliveri, an Organizational and Leadership Expert. Together, they delve into the complexities of career changes, emotional responses to change, and the importance of understanding ourselves to become better leaders. From taking leaps of faith to navigating challenges during life transitions, this episode offers invaluable insights for personal and professional growth. Join us as we explore the journey to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. To find Cristina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crisoliveri/ https://www.changeworksconsultingllc.com/ To find Blake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ Enjoy this episode?? Leave a positive review!

Explore the critical topic of mental health literacy in the workplace on the latest episode of 'The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.' Join host Blake Cohen and special guest Laura Kunz, Vice President of Spirence Wellness, as they delve into strategies for fostering a supportive workplace culture. From understanding mental health literacy to practicing active listening and empowering employees with purpose, this episode offers practical insights for enhancing mental well-being and productivity. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on creating inclusive and mentally healthy work environments. For more information about Spirence Wellness, go to: https://spirencewellness.com To follow Laura, check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-a-kunz/ To follow Blake on LinkedIn, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ Please leave a review, share, and enjoy this episode!

Delve into the dynamics of #followership on the latest episode of 'The #Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.'  Join host Blake Cohen and special guest Annie Laing, a Leadership and #Organizational #Expert, as they unravel the significance of followership in organizational settings.  From defining followership to #exploring its #impact on #employee #behavior and leader-follower relationships, this episode offers valuable #insights into the power of understanding followership for #effective #leadership.  Tune in for an #enlightening discussion that sheds light on the vital role followers play in shaping workplace dynamics. To find Annie go to: https://www.themindedspaces.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-laing-60571670/ To follow Blake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohencap Please like, comment, review, and subscribe!

Embark on a profound exploration of authentic leadership in the newest episode of 'The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.' Hosted by Blake Cohen, this episode features the expertise of Klifton Fehr, LMHC, an Organizational and Leadership Coach. Together, they unravel the intricacies of fostering an authentic workplace environment, delving into what it truly means to lead with heart. In this insightful conversation, discover the transformative power of bringing curiosity to every coaching and consulting situation. Klifton shares wisdom on bringing out the best in others by embracing our authentic selves and employing a coaching style centered on inquiry rather than directives. The discussion extends to the ethical dimensions of coaching, emphasizing the importance of making recommendations grounded in a deeper understanding of the underlying issues. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of authentic leadership, where actionable insights and thought-provoking discussions pave the way for creating workplaces that thrive on genuine connections and ethical guidance. Don't miss this enriching episode on 'The Workplace Wonderer.' Want to connect with Klifton Fehr? Find him on LinkedIn Want to connect with Blake or be a guest on the show? Find him on LinkedIn Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave us a review!

🌟 Join us on "The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts" as we delve into the profound topic of Organization Trauma with the incredible Dimple Dhabalia, writer, human-centered leadership coach, and founder of Roots in the Clouds. 🌱 Discover the transformative journey from vicarious trauma to holistic healing, as Dimple shares her expertise at the intersection of generational trauma and moral injury within helping professions. 🚀 Don't miss this insightful episode exploring mindful performance, positive psychology, and human-centered leadership. 🎙️ Tune in for a conversation that transcends workplace challenges and embraces the power of putting the "human" back into humanitarian work. ✨ More about Dimple Dhabalia: Dimple Dhabalia is a writer, human-centered leadership and story-healing coach, and founder of Roots in the Clouds. Using her personal experiences with vicarious trauma, moral injury, and compassion fatigue stemming from almost two decades of working in service of asylum seekers and refugees as a catalyst, Dimple launched Roots in the Clouds in 2021 with a personal mission of putting the “human” back into humanitarian work. Today, her cutting-edge work explores the intersection of generational trauma and moral injury within the context of helping professions and supports a holistic approach to addressing individual and organizational trauma using principles of mindful performance, positive psychology, and human-centered leadership. Dimple is the creator and host of two human-centered leadership and workplace culture podcasts, Service Without Sacrifice and What Would Ted Lasso Do?, and her new book, Tell Me My Story–Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self (Ambikia Media, 2024) is a message of hope, and a map to healing for all those working in service of others. You can connect with Dimple @dimpstory on Instagram and LinkedIn and follow her writing on Substack at dear humanitarian. Links: Her Company: https://www.rootsintheclouds.com Her Podcasts: https://pod.link/1720788849 https://pod.link/1620229368 Pre-order her book: https://www.rootsintheclouds.com/tmms CONNECT WITH BLAKE:   / blakecohencap   Enjoy this episode? Leave us a review! 

Anthony Meek joins the podcast as our first repeat guest to discuss what it takes to actually become an authentic leader. Anthony explains the road of introspection and the work required of us as we search to better serve our teams, communities, families, and beyond. We dive into understanding our own biases, learning emotional control, and developing an understanding of how Authentic Leadership is not really about the leader...it's about the followers.  Please enjoy this episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts! Enjoying the show? Please leave us a positive review and smash that 5 star button!

Join Niki Avraam and me on an episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons From The Experts Series to discuss Creating an Ownership Culture. About Niki Avraam: Nikki is a legal entrepreneur pioneering a new leadership and workplace transformation era through speaking and business advice. With a legacy in employment and discrimination law, She has litigated numerous high-profile cases and founded Howat Avraam Solicitors. Her unconventional thinking has driven her to challenge the status quo in any industry. She believes that when others foster a sense of ownership in their roles, they evolve into architects of their careers, leading organizations to thrive. Niki teaches us what is an Ownership Culture, how to learn to prefer discomfort, and how to embrace the unpredictable. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer! Learn more about Niki and/or connect with her at: https://Nikiavraam.com Want to learn what Blake is up to? You'll have to wait as his new venture relating to Leadership and Organizational Development is getting a facelift!

Join Cheryl Brown Merriwether and I on the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons From The Experts Series on the topic " Substance Use/Misuse & Employees." About Cheryl Brown Merriwether: Cheryl is the VP and Executive Director at ICARE International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, a division of NET Institute that provides addiction awareness, prevention, and related solutions to businesses and individuals. She has over 25 years of experience as an HR Strategic Business Partner, Addiction Recovery Professional, and Adult Educator, working across various industries and sectors in the US and internationally. This episode dives into topics relating to creating a recovery-friendly workplace, how to do team building without having alcohol involved, and how to approach an employee who may be struggling with a substance use disorder. Learn more about ICARE at: www.icare-aware.org Enjoy this week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer!

Join Mary Polanco, MSSL, and me for this week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons From The Experts Series on Creating Effective Collaborative Cultures. About Mary Polanco: Mary Polanco is a retired Air Force Veteran, Author, experienced leadership trainer and curriculum developer. Her expertise in leadership and personal growth is evident through her hands-on approach through individualized workshops and personal one-on-one instruction. Mary's book "The Final Debrief" is available now! Here's how to find her and her book! Website: https://www.liveandleadwell.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-polanco-mssl-32a1a5176/ Book Link: https://www.liveandleadwell.org/your-final-debrief-launch

Join Andrea Parker and I on the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons From The Experts Series on the topic "Recruiting & Retaining Diversity." About Andrea Parker: Andrea Parker began her career as a teacher in international education. Andrea has taught English Language Learners in Elementary, Middle, and High School and developed and managed teacher training and professional development in the areas of SEL, Language Acquisition, and Learning Ecosystems. Currently, Andrea is working to create transformational learning experiences for adults, that lie at the intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and Organizational Change. Andrea is trained as an “Immunity to Change” Coach and is the author of “A Letter to My Children”, in “Leading Educational Change During a Pandemic” Diversity is a powerful force in creative innovation processes, fostering inclusive workplaces, and forging psychological safety. Enjoy this episode of the Workplace Wonderer!

Join us on this episode of The Workplace Wonderer in which we sit down to have a conversation with the charming, Heather Lowe! Heather Lowe is the President and Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company whose mission is to help professionals evaluate their relationship with alcohol to align with their highest, healthiest selves to do their greatest good. Heather has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Professional Human Resources Certificate, Yale University Certificate of Wellbeing, is a certified Life Coach and Certified Professional Recovery Coach. Heather offers private, online, digital classes, personalized coaching support, and corporate wellness consulting. Heather partners with the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Consumer Products where she recruits and mentors new coaches, develops content, and facilitates corporate training. Heather is a content creator, writer, and speaker. She has been featured in Thrive Global, Corporate Wellness Magazine, The Fix, Recovery Today Magazine, and Recovery Happy Hour. For more resources subscribe to www.ditchedthedrink.com, and follow Ditched the Drink on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Does alcohol belong in the workplace? What does a recovery friendly workplace look like? What team-building events can you do that don't revolve around alcohol? Learn it all on this week's episode of your favorite podcast, The Workplace Wonderer! Reach out to Blake @ https://NextLevelRecoveryAssociates.com

Welcome back to another episode of the Workplace Wonderer! This week's guest is the, one and only, Brian Cuban! Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, is a Dallas-based attorney, author and addiction recovery advocate. He is a graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Brian has been in long-term recovery from alcohol, cocaine and bulimia since April of 2007.  He currently resides in Dallas with his wife and two cats. Join us as Brian discusses his own personal journey of overcoming mental health concerns and substance use disorders, shares on the culture of law firms as it pertains to mental health, and what the future of mental health in the law field might look like! Learn more about Brian at BrianCuban.com Want to learn more about Blake's work: https://NextLevelRecoveryAssociates.com Enjoy another episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts!