It is a New Season and we’re thrilled to finally bring you some exciting updates! Today marks a significant transition for our podcast. After months of anticipation, we are ready to unveil our new direction. Marjolijn Vlug, our beloved co-host, has decided to step down as she has decided to shift her professional focus and realign her priorities. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for her invaluable contributions over the past six years. Marjolijn’s insights and wisdom have truly shaped this podcast, and we will miss her presence. However, she will continue to be an enthusiastic listener and supporter of the show. If you'd like to continue following Marjolijn’s journey, you can catch her on the Global Inclusion Podcast alongside Vivian Acquah. We highly recommend checking it out! Welcoming Our New Co-Host We are excited to announce that Ann Betz from Be Above Leadership will be joining Lisa as the new co-host! Ann is a renowned figure in the coaching and leadership space, known for her expertise as a coach, author, and international speaker. In our upcoming season, Ann and Lisa will delve deep into the pressing issue of toxicity in the workplace. With Ann’s extensive knowledge in leadership, neuroscience, and relational trauma, we are eager to explore this topic. Why Focus on Workplace Toxicity? In this new season, we aim to shine a light on the pervasive issue of toxicity in the workplace. Here’s why this topic is so important: Widespread Impact: Toxicity is no longer confined to small pockets; its effects are felt across organizations. Many individuals are suffering but lack the language or understanding to articulate their experiences. Subtle Yet Harmful: Toxic behaviors often manifest in small, cumulative ways—what we like to call “death by a thousand paper cuts.” These minor incidents can have a profound impact over time. Personal Experience: Throughout Lisa’s career, she has encountered numerous toxic environments, often without realizing it at the time. Reflecting on these experiences has been a significant learning journey, one which she wishes to share in the hopes others can be spared. Join Us on This Journey We are excited to embark on this journey with you as we explore the complexities of workplace toxicity.Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring insightful discussions with Ann Betz and other experts in the field. Don’t forget to subscribe to the People Impact Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms to be the first to hear about our new episodes! Please share our podcast with anyone who might benefit from these important discussions.

More about People Impact:

Lisa Dempsey – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakdempsey/⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠https://www.leadershiplabs.eu⁠⁠

Ann Betz –

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-betz-a6b31018/

https://www.beaboveleadership.com

Reach us at ⁠⁠PeopleImpactPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠

It’s ok to work hard, but what if working hard wasn’t the ONLY option?

In this People Impact Podcast episode, Lisa had the pleasure of hosting Wouter Smeets, founder of Life-Centric Work Lab, as our special guest. Wouter shared his unique perspective on work and life, challenging traditional beliefs and advocating for a life-centric approach to work.

🚀 A New Perspective on Work-Life Balance

Wouter’s approach to work-life balance goes beyond the traditional notion, focusing on creating a life-centric approach to work. He believes that work should enrich life, recharge our batteries, and bring positivity into the world. This shift in perspective encourages individuals to align their work with their personal needs and well-being.

🚀 The Mission of Life-Centric WorkLab

The Life-Centric WorkLab is on a mission to help individuals and organizations redesign work to align with their personal needs and well-being. By hosting expeditions and creating tools, the lab encourages members to explore new ways of working that prioritize happiness and well-being.

🚀 Challenging Beliefs and Creating Change

One of the core principles of Life-Centric WorkLab is to challenge existing beliefs about work. Wouter encourages individuals to uncover their own beliefs about work and share them with colleagues. By creating a brave space for open conversations, organizations can trust their employees to shape their work experience in a way that serves them best and find how this empowers innovation, creativity and more.

🚀 Embracing an Abundance Perspective

Wouter emphasizes the importance of adopting an abundance perspective in the workplace. This means trusting individuals to do great work and allowing them to shape their work experience in a way that aligns with their well-being. By fostering a brave space for open conversations, organizations can empower their employees to create positive change.

By shifting our perspectives from a work-life balance to work-life harmony, integrating work and life to create a more fulfilling experience that offer more potential and value to everyone.

More about Wouter Smeets:

Website ⁠⁠https://lifecentricworklab.com

LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-smeets/

More about People Impact:

Lisa Dempsey – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakdempsey/⁠ - ⁠https://www.leadershiplabs.eu⁠

And a new Co-host TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Reach us at ⁠PeopleImpactPodcast@gmail.com⁠

It’s really difficult to be a leader in the world right now.

One of the things that can really make it easier: increasing relational intelligence in organizations.

In this People Impact Podcast, Lisa Dempsey and Alita Watson dive into the world of embedded coaching and how it can increase relational intelligence inside organizations.

Alita comes from a background in global aid and eventually transitioned into the world of coaching and leadership development. As we delve into this complex topic, Alita shares her journey and insights into building strategic partnerships, navigating cultural dynamics, and the power of relational intelligence in organizations.

🚀 The Power of Embedded Coaching

Alita's experience as an embedded coach in a tech startup sheds light on the potential of this coaching model to transform organizational culture. From fostering relational intelligence to addressing themes of toxicity and leadership development, Alita's journey highlights the impact of effective coaching in the workplace.

🚀 The Role of Leadership in Relational Intelligence

As Alita emphasizes the importance of leadership's receptivity to feedback and their own personal growth, she brings to light the transformative potential of leaders who are willing to embrace relational intelligence. By fostering connections and taking accountability for their impact, leaders can create a culture of trust and engagement within their teams.

🚀 The Courage to Ask for Help

Alita's discussion about the importance of leaders being willing to ask for help and the shift in leadership towards a more relational and more effective approach is truly inspiring. This shift challenges the traditional belief that leaders have to do everything on their own, and instead encourages a more collaborative and supportive environment. Alita and Lisa discuss the shift happening in leadership, where vulnerability and seeking help are becoming recognized as acts of courage.

As we navigate the complexities of leadership and culture in today's world, Alita's wisdom serves as a guiding light for organizations and individuals alike.

More about Alita Watson:

Website ⁠⁠ https://www.almaleadership.com/aboutalma

LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitawatson/

Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-believe-start-ups-should-add-embedded-coach-early-alita-watson/

More about People Impact:

Lisa Dempsey – ⁠https://www.leadershiplabs.eu⁠ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakdempsey/⁠ - ⁠

And a new Co-host TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Reach us at ⁠PeopleImpactPodcast@gmail.com⁠