Best Ben Climer Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 2 - Ben Climer's Story - From Habbo Hotel DJ to Rewst 1:46:26

19d ago1:46:26

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Warning: This episode briefly discusses mental health and includes a non-graphic mention of a suicide attempt. Keywords technology, education, mental health, community, career development, personal growth, podcast, mentorship, high school, internships, IT career, mentorship, automation, MSP, technology, networking, consulting, leadership, job trans…

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Name it, Claim it, Aim it: The Power of CliftonStrengths® with Jim Collison 36:39

4d ago36:39

36:39

In this powerful episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer welcomes Jim Collison—CliftonStrengths Community Manager at Gallup—for an energizing and practical conversation about building strengths-based cultures. Jim shares real-world insights from his journey, coaching advice, and why focusing on what’s right with people is a game-changer fo…

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Episode 4 - Alden Wilson - From student sysadmin to Chief Meme Automation Officer 1:32:06

6d ago1:32:06

1:32:06

Summary In this episode of the Panda Awards Show, hosts Abhi Saini and Ben Climer welcome Aldlen Wilson, who shares his journey in the IT industry, from his early experiences with technology to his current role as a lead consultant. The conversation explores the importance of problem-solving skills, networking within the tech community, and the val…

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The Creative Sandbox Way: Building Creative Culture with Melissa Dinwiddie 50:37

11d ago50:37

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What if your team’s best innovation is stuck behind a lie - like “I’m not creative”? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Melissa Dinwiddie, author of The Creative Sandbox Way: Your Path to a Full-Color Life, to smash that myth and uncover the truth: creativity is your birthright—and it’s the key to building a vibrant, energized culture. Me…

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Episode 3 - Brandon Pettit's Education Journey 1:02:12

13d ago1:02:12

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Summary In this episode of the Panda Award Show, hosts Abhi Saini and Ben Climer engage with Brandon Pettit. They explore Brandon's unique career journey, his insights into YouTube content creation, and the importance of education in the IT industry. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning to leadership, the significance of tea…

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Lead With Hospitality: A Culture of Genuine Kindness with Taylor Scott 47:17

18d ago47:17

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In this exceptionally vibrant episode of The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Taylor Scott—author, keynote speaker, and former Disney leader—to explore how hospitality principles can transform leadership. With decades of experience at Disney, Gaylord, and The Cosmopolitan, Taylor shares practical wisdom from his bestsell…

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Episode 1 - Abhi Saini's story From being fired at Geek Squad to owning an MSP 1:00:09

20d ago1:00:09

1:00:09

keywords self-discovery, technology, career journey, customer interaction, internal IT, business ownership, lifelong learning summary In this conversation, Ben Climer and Abhi Saini explore Abhi's journey through the tech industry, from his early fascination with technology to his experiences in various roles, including customer service, internal I…

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Conversations Worth Having: Transforming Team Culture with Cheri Torres & Jackie Stavros 55:05

25d ago55:05

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Buckle up—this week's episode lights the fuse on culture-changing conversations, showing you how a single powerful question can ignite an entire organization! In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with powerhouse duo Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, co-authors of Conversations Worth Having, to explore how the practice of Appreciative Inquiry (the…

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Episode 0 - A little about us 58:10

26d ago58:10

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Summary: In the inaugural episode of the Panda Award Show, hosts Ben Climer and Abhi Saini discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, the importance of managed service providers (MSPs), and the evolving landscape of IT careers. They share personal stories about their backgrounds, the significance of volunteering, and the challenges of navi…

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Deliberately Creative: Leading Innovative Teams with Amy Climer 51:33

1M ago51:33

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In this energizing episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with creativity expert and leadership consultant Dr. Amy Climer, author of Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results. Together, they unpack what makes teams truly innovative and how leaders can clear the path for creativity. You’ll discover…

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Cultivating Culture, Coaching, and A+ Players with Bryon Beilman 36:13

1M ago36:13

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In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Bryon Beilman, CEO of iuvo Technologies and author of Leadership at the Edge. Bryon introduces his innovative "Hyperloop Mindset"—a high-speed, low-friction approach to culture and leadership that propels business forward. Together, they unpack how to hire A+ player…

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Build a Culture Where Innovation Thrives with Ben Bensaou 37:18

2M ago37:18

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What if innovation wasn’t just for Research & Development? What if every employee had permission—and a process—to contribute game-changing ideas? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture podc, Nicole Greer sits down with Ben Bensaou, professor, innovation expert, and author of Built to Innovate, to explore the systems, habits, and cultural practi…

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Discovering Passion, Driving Change: Redesign Life with Ryan Rigterink 52:46

2M ago52:46

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What if the secret to building a vibrant culture starts with redesigning your own life? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture host Nicole Greer sits down with visionary Ryan Rigterink, author of Redesign Life, to explore how purpose, passion, and personal transformation can shape both individual lives and organizational culture. A tech ent…

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The Power of Presence: Putting Your People First with Carrol Ostendorf 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, Nicole sits down with people-first HR leader Carrol Ostendorf to talk about building leadership from the inside out. Carrol shares her bold vision for Delta |v| University, a homegrown development platform that’s energizing engineers, elevating young talent, and reinforcing culture across five…

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Show Me the Money: Compensation Strategies with Jason Smith 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Welcome to the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, where clarity, energy, and results collide! This week, Nicole Greer dives into the world of compensation with Jason Smith, Principal Compensation Consultant at Gallagher's Compensation and Rewards Consulting practice. With a career journey that started behind the bar at Applebee’s and led to becoming …

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People First: Leadership, Legacy, & Loving Your Team with Kendra Bowman & Gary Blabon 42:51

2M ago42:51

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What happens when you combine mentorship, emotional intelligence, and people-first leadership? You get the award-winning culture of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. In this episode, Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach, sits down with two transformational healthcare leaders: Kendra Bowman, Radiology Manager and engagement award-winner, and Gary Blabo…

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Grow Better Together: Human-Centered Leadership with Genevieve Retzlaff 38:30

3M ago38:30

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What if the secret to stronger teams, better performance, and real engagement isn’t a new system—but a more human approach to leadership? In this powerful episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Genevieve Retzlaff, a certified transformational coach and organizational development expert with a background as color…

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The Vibrant HR Playbook: Avoiding Legal Landmines with Adam Kemper 55:42

3M ago55:42

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Are your hiring practices building a vibrant culture—or inviting lawsuits? What if you could create a workplace people never want to leave? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with Adam Kemper, founder of The Workplace Law Firm, to unpack the full employee lifecycle—from attracting top talent to letting someone go—wit…

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Crafting Messages that Move People with Alejandra Ramirez 42:02

3M ago42:02

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Are your internal emails building trust—or fueling confusion? Is poor communication quietly killing your company culture? In this vibrant conversation, host Nicole Greer sits down with Alejandra Ramirez, a seasoned internal communication strategist and founder of Ready Cultures. With two decades of experience and a passion for creating thriving org…

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10 Leadership Moves to Help Calm the Chaos with Karl Sakas 55:05

3M ago55:05

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In this episode, Nicole sits down with Karl Sakas, a seasoned leadership advisor and operations expert for creative businesses, to explore his latest book, Calm the Chaos. They dive into what it really takes to lead a thriving business or agency without losing your mind—or your weekends. Karl shares powerful insights about managing your energy, del…

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Hire a Virtual Assistant, Save Your Sanity with Melissa Smith 49:08

4M ago49:08

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In this energizing episode of Build A Vibrant Culture, host Nicole Greer sits down with virtual assistant guru and author Melissa Smith to demystify the world of virtual assistants (VAs). Whether you’re an overwhelmed entrepreneur, a high-performing exec, or someone just tired of doing it all, Melissa offers empowering advice on how the right VA ca…

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Leading in Chaos: Love and Empathy in Business with Irma J. Neal 49:24

4M ago49:24

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What happens when you walk into a workplace filled with chaos? In this episode, Nicole sits down with the powerhouse author, leadership expert, and former deputy mayor, Irma J. Neal, for a jaw-dropping conversation about Leading in Chaos — the title of her book and the essence of her leadership journey. Irma shares real, raw stories from her time l…

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Protecting Profits, Preserving Jobs with Robert Day 38:57

4M ago38:57

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Could saving your organization thousands (or even millions) of dollars affect the vibrant culture you're working to build? How about your ability to hire or retain the right people? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole sits down with Robert L. Day, founder of WeAudit.com and author of The Great American Heist: How Credit Card Processo…

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Harnessing Mindfulness for Business Success with Mitch Russo 45:41

4M ago45:41

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Are workplace stressors hijacking your mind, body, and soul? Today's guest has written a book to help you gain back your mindfulness and become a better leader, employee, and all-around person! Listen to Nicole and Mitch Russo as they unlock the key to accelerating your business success while cultivating a happier, more productive team using Mitch'…

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Unlocking DEIA: From Compliance to Community with Grant Harris 47:57

5M ago47:57

47:57

What if everything you thought about DEI was wrong? Is your organization truly inclusive, or are you just checking a box? Join us at the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast as Nicole sits down with Grant Harris, Certified Diversity Executive and author of Unlocking Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Success. Grant takes us on a journey from compliance t…

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7 Steps to Hiring Better People Faster with Ryan Englin 51:29

5M ago51:29

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If you've ever struggled with the process of adding quality people to your team, you will love this episode! Hiring can be a make or break activity in any organization, but especially in small- to medium-sized businesses. Our guest today, Ryan Englin, is passionate about supporting growing businesses to build amazingly productive companies by hirin…

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Leadership Behavior DNA with Hugh Massie 54:44

5M ago54:44

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Want to create a dynamic people culture at your organization? Using human behavioral research, our latest guest will help us discover how to do just that. This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, we have author Hugh Massie with us! As CEO of DNA Behavior International, Hugh has over 60,000 hours of experience and mentored millions of peopl…

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Making Joy Your Job with Lisa Even 42:17

5M ago42:17

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Whether you're an employee, leader, or HR manager, at some point in your career you may (probably) have thought, "Ugh, this job..." Today we have Lisa Even on the show, and guess what? Joy really is her job! Lisa is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Joy Is My Job: A book to spark joy filled mindset, moments, and experiences! Lisa belie…

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Leading Yourself First: A Conversation with Mel Kettle 51:28

6M ago51:28

51:28

Hello, podcast listeners -- do we have a fun episode for you today! If you've ever struggled with stress or burnout while trying to lead with purpose, you will appreciate everything Mel Kettle has to say on the subject. Mel is an author, podcaster, and highly sought-after speaker and trainer whose clients include leaders, teams and organizations th…

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8 Stress Personalities and Their Superpowers with Lauren Hodges 44:30

6M ago44:30

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If you're a leader trying to help your people vibrantly navigate stress, you're going to love this episode! Today Nicole talks to Lauren Hodges, Award Winning Learning Designer, Keynote Speaker, and Author. Lauren is an expert in human performance sciences, an award winning learning designer, and author of the book Less Stress, More Calm: Discover …

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Exploring The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Todd Davis 44:15

6M ago44:15

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Hello, vibrant listeners, and welcome to another week of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast with Nicole Greer! This week we had the privilege of chatting with Todd Davis, Senior Consultant and Thought Leader at FranklinCovey. Todd has over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing. He…

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5 Prescriptions for Integrated Leadership with Willie Pietersen 49:26

6M ago49:26

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Willie Pietersen. Willie specializes in strategy and the leadership of change, and his methods and ideas-especially strategic learning-are widely applied within the Columbia's executive education programs, and also in numerous corporations. He has served as a teacher and advisor to…

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Finding Career Fulfillment with Rich Salon 31:58

6M ago31:58

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews author and HR expert Rich Salon. Rich is a seasoned HR leader, keynote speaker, and author of two books: Career Trust and Unleashing Your Career. Known as "Rich the HR Guy," he’s passionate about helping individuals achieve career fulfillment and fostering employee engagement. Rich…

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The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture: 7 Practices to Find Your Best Self with Susan Brady 41:36

7M ago41:36

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Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a much needed break from podcasting, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2022, and we'll be back with a fresh episode next week! ~~~ Want to become your best self? When you’re at your best, you can use your strengths & talents to serve others… In a way that ignites YOU. And the…

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The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture: Recruiting Tips for a Rockstar Team with Darrin Jahnel 37:43

7M ago37:43

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Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a much needed break from podcasting, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2022, and we'll be back with fresh episodes in the new year! ~~~ These days, recruiting can be daunting… You want to build a team of rockstars, but where are they hiding? My guest, Darrin Jahnel, knows a t…

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Sail to Scale with Heather Jerrehian: Avoid 18 Mistakes in the 4 Waves of Business 46:42

7M ago46:42

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In this week's episode, Nicole interviews Heather Jerrehian, an entrepreneurial futurist and investor who has driven innovation and go-to-market strategies for startups and Fortune 500 companies for over two decades. As a serial founder and tech executive, she has led turnarounds at unprecedented speed, scaled 10X growth, and engineered profitable …

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Secrets to Becoming a Millionare with Dominic Rubino 42:21

7M ago42:21

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Dominic Rubino. Dominic is a construction business coach and author who has also built and sold two of his own multi-million dollar companies. For over 20 years, Dom has worked closely with contractors, showing them how to put simple systems in place. He knows what he's doing and h…

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Make Time for Strategy with Richard Medcalf 47:39

8M ago47:39

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Richard Medcalf, author of Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Richard describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender." Richard is the founder of Xquadrant a…

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Create an Inclusive Culture with Jonathan Zur 54:49

8M ago54:49

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Jonathan Zur. Jonathan is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC), an organization that works with schools, business, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity, equity, and …

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How Married Entrepreneurs Find Greater Work-Life Balance with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui 50:52

8M ago50:52

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, bestselling co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur's Guide for Greater Work - Life Balance. Robert and Kay Lee Fukui have used their shared passions and business expertise to help entrepreneurs and 'couplepreneurs' strengthen and grow since they of…

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Five Steps to Transform your One-on-Ones with Paul Morton 32:49

8M ago32:49

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Paul Morton. Paul is a seasoned CEO, leadership expert, and the visionary behind the Practical Leadership Academy. Paul knows that many managers find themselves in leadership roles by accident—promoted for their technical skills without ever being shown how to manage effectively. H…

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Change! How to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity with Curtis Bateman 45:57

9M ago45:57

45:57

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Curtis Bateman. He is the bestselling co-author of Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity and is vice president of direct international offices for FranklinCovey. With over 24 years of experience in the training industry, Curtis is an internationally recognized presenter,…

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How to Build a Peer to Peer Culture with Mark Budzinski 43:04

9M ago43:04

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Mark Budzinski. Mark is a management executive who advises business leaders how to get the most out of their investment in analytics. With an acute interest in organizational behavior, his book is published on Amazon under the title “Peer-to-Peer Culture.” In this episode we explor…

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Engineering Dreams with Mary Miller 48:42

9M ago48:42

48:42

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Mary Miller, author of Changing Direction: Ten Choices that Impact Your Dreams. Mary Miller has empowered ten million individuals to pursue their dreams. With over 20 years as an Entrepreneurial Coach at Strategic Coach Inc., she equips business owners with tools for success. Mary'…

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Elevate: The Art of Clarity in Communication with Davina Stanley 42:14

9M ago42:14

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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Davina Stanley, author of Elevate: How to Lift the Quality of Thinking in Your Team's Board Papers without Rewriting Them Yourself and Engage: How to Engage Senior Leaders and Boards without Burning Nights and Weekends Iterating on Your Papers. Davina Stanley has been helping execu…

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The ADKAR Advantage: How to Do Change Management with Karen Ball 45:03

9M ago45:03

45:03

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, I interview Karen Ball, Senior Fellow at Prosaic and author of Prosci’s latest publication, The ADKAR Advantage: Your New Lens for Successful Change ©2024. Previously, she was Executive Vice President of Prosci’s Research, Product, and Marketing Team. In addition to her role as an Executive Instruct…

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Mastering Emotional Intelligence: Your Guide to a Vibrant Workplace 47:05

10M ago47:05

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This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're bringing you a special replay of Nicole Greer's presentation on Emotional Intelligence at the Fayetteville, NC SHRM webinar. Nicole dives deep into the importance of EQ in the workplace, sharing practical strategies for developing and implementing emotional intelligence in your organization. As a life and…

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Hiring to Thriving: HR Strategies with Tara McAlister 51:20

11M ago51:20

51:20

Join Nicole Greer as she dives into the world of HR strategy with the dynamic Tara McAlister, an HR advisor with Catapult. With 20 years of proven HR expertise, Tara excels in employee relations, recruiting, and strategic HR initiatives. Her passion for connecting people and resources to drive success shines through in this enlightening conversatio…

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What Do You Really Want? Nicole's Challenge to Live Your Purpose 17:53

11M ago17:53

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This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're bringing you a special bonus episode featuring our very own Nicole Greer and her inspiring TEDx Talk, "What do I really Want? The Powerful Question." Nicole challenges us to stop searching for answers and instead live into this powerful question. As a life and business coach, Nicole shares her insights on…

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Best of 2023: Mastering Change Management with Tim Creasey 57:14

11M ago57:14

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Mastering Change Management with Tim Creasey *A 2023 Listener Favorite Episode Replay* In this special replay of one of our most popular episodes from 2023, Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, sits down with change management guru Tim Creasey. As Prosci's Chief Innovation Officer, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering …

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