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

We often talk ourselves into believing that growth is something that just happens. Almost as if growth is automatic and just unfolds - like magic. ✨

In this episode, Lisa Dempsey sits down with Jesse (Jesus) Hernandez to discuss his transformative journey and what he has learned about what real growth takes.

Jesse shares his journey and insights gained from his experiences. From being an apprentice plumber to starting his own business, Jesse's story is one of growth, learning, and embracing discomfort.

Important lessons for growth:

💥Accepting we are all more alike than we are different

Jesse shares his journey, starting as an apprentice plumber and transitioning through various roles in the construction business. His experience has taught him valuable lessons, including the realization that regardless of background or credentials, we are more alike than different. He emphasizes the importance of valuing the ability to connect with others on a human level.

💥Stop undervaluing your own life experiences

Jesse recounts a pivotal moment in his career when he challenged his boss's perspective and offered a different viewpoint. This courageous move led to a shift in dynamics and opened up opportunities for meaningful conversations and collaboration. He highlights the importance of speaking up and challenging the status quo, especially as you move up the organizational ladder. It’s easy to polish up stinky news, it’s much harder to get uncomfortable and tell the truth in a way that’s digestible. Don’t underestimate this power.

💥Lessons from Mistakes

One transformative moment for Jesse was when he stopped negotiating away his own power. He learned the importance of guiding and supporting others through their own change and transformation, both personally and professionally. We often can do something well, because we got it wrong for so very long. Jesse's journey highlights the significance of being open to change and growth, even in the face of discomfort.

💥Mindset Shifts for Growth

Jesse shares two powerful mindset shifts that have helped him in his journey:

• "I'm either going to win or I'm going to learn." This mindset encourages taking action, knowing that there is value in both success and failure.
• Asking the question, "What could also be true?" This helps to shift perspective from a negative mindset to a more positive and open one.

Jesse's story and insights serve as a reminder that growth and learning often come from embracing discomfort. By embracing discomfort and being open to change we can all navigate challenges and achieve genuinely transformative growth.

More about Jesse Hernandez:

Website ⁠⁠ https://www.depthbuilder.com

LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://linkedin.com/in/jessedepthbuilder

Order "Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be” https://www.depthbuilder.com/2nd-first-book

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

Have you ever felt like you are working in a complex, yet primitive place?

You are not alone. Drew Jones is a cultural anthropologist and workplace strategy consultant who studies workplaces through the lens of anthropology.

In this episode we explore the overlap between business and cultural anthropology and the importance of understanding and influencing organizational culture.

Drew emphasizes the need for creating conditions for culture to develop organically, and provides examples of companies with successful organic cultures.

In the latest episode of the People Impact podcast, Lisa Dempsey explores with Drew Jones the primitive yet complex space of the modern day workplace.

⚒️The Power of Intentionality and Autonomy

Jones emphasizes the importance of intentionality across an organization, highlighting how empowering individuals to manage their own energy and output can lead to greater effectiveness. He stresses the need for intentionality from the top down to the shop floor, with everyone taking responsibility for their own actions.

⚒️ Balancing Autonomy and Community

Addressing the challenge of balancing conflicting human needs for autonomy and community, Jones points out that giving employees choice over when and where they work is crucial. He advocates for a commitment to start with choice and build workplaces and teams around peer-to-peer self-organization and radical accountability.

⚒️ Encouraging Innovation and Experimentation

Jones suggests implementing an innovation program that allows employees to dedicate time to coming up with new ideas for internal processes, products, or services. He believes that providing time for innovation teams to use their creative brains can lead to valuable contributions to the business. This approach also aligns with the idea of fostering autonomy and experimentation in the workplace.

⚒️ The Importance of Choice and Collaboration

By fostering a culture that values choice, collaboration, and experimentation, leaders can create environments where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the organization. There is genuine value and potential for employees to flourish when given the opportunity to contribute to the organization in meaningful ways.

For more insights on empowering organizational culture through intentionality and autonomy, be sure to tune in to the People Impact podcast and explore Drew Jones's work in workplace design and cultural anthropology.

More about Drew Jones:

Website ⁠⁠https://www.drewjones.co

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

Order “The “Open Culture Handbook ⁠⁠https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/business-and-finance/leadership-and-management/the-open-culture-handbook/

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

Have you ever paused and asked yourself “where did I learn that belief” with the powerful follow up of “AND IS IT TRUE?”

In this insightful episode Joshua Berry and Lisa dive into the concept of limiting beliefs and the impact they have on personal and professional growth. Joshua shares his personal journey of recognizing and overcoming limiting beliefs, and the impact it had on his life and career.

Joshua also shares practical tools and approaches he uses as a seasoned advisor to help individuals challenge and overcome their limiting beliefs.

🛠️ Practical Tools for Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

• Hypotheses and Experiments: Joshua introduces a practical approach that combines the principles of innovation with the exploration of culture and human potential. By formulating hypotheses and conducting experiments, individuals can gain insights into their limiting beliefs and explore new possibilities.
• Self-Reflection Questions: Joshua emphasizes the importance of self-reflection by encouraging individuals to ask themselves key questions such as where they learned a particular belief, its validity, and the gains and losses associated with holding onto that belief.
• Creating Hypotheses for Change: By challenging existing beliefs and creating hypotheses for change, individuals can take proactive steps towards integrating new behaviors and practices into their lives.

🩵 The Power of Choice and Compassion

• Empowering Individuals: in our conversation we highlight the significance of placing individuals in the space of choice, allowing them to evaluate the costs and benefits of their beliefs and decide whether they want to continue holding onto them.
• Practicing Compassion: Joshua emphasizes the need for self-compassion and grace, acknowledging that every belief, whether limiting or empowering, comes with its own set of gains and losses. By approaching beliefs with understanding and compassion, individuals can navigate their personal growth journey with greater ease.

🚀Embracing Change and Authenticity

• Shifting Perspectives: The discussion encourages individuals to challenge the "we have to do this because" mindset and explore the underlying beliefs that drive their actions. By examining the reasons behind their choices, individuals can gain clarity and make informed decisions.
• Daring to Be Naive: Joshua and Lisa conclude the conversation by emphasizing the importance of embracing authenticity and shedding limiting beliefs.

By daring to be naive and open to new possibilities, individuals can unlock their full potential and lead more fulfilling lives.

More about Joshua Berry:

Website ⁠https://joshuaberry.com

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

Order "Dare to be Naive" ⁠https://joshuaberry.com/dare-to-be-naive/⁠

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

Hey Listeners!

Lisa here with a quick update and important request.

Tune in to fund out more!

“How did you feel when you realised that?”

“I must say, I finally felt happy with it. This is making me happy because this makes sense.”

In this new episode we dive deep with Paul ter Wal, a former lawyer turned leadership developer and professional speaker who is reshaping the workplace through his motto, Happiness Makes Money: the well-being of employees isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must-have for business profitability.

Paul shares his development journey from old-school top-down manager to a new shape of leadership. Achieving this isn't about quick fixes; it requires transforming traditional management mindsets focused on control into cultures of support. He realised that he needed to rethink our standard approach to human resources, from treating employees as mere resources to recognizing them as individuals with unique contributions and needs. Leaders asking "How can I help you?" instead of "What should you do?"—this is a simple but immense pivot. Paul experienced that something as casual as walking meetings or coffee chats can break down formalities and encourage genuine dialogue about what each person needs to thrive at work.

Reflect upon your core values at work – what are your non-negotiables?

Begin implementing supportive strategies within your team.

Start conversations that matter in our workplaces.

It’s these steps towards understanding and supporting one another that build more engaged teams, successful organizations, happier work lives.

More about Paul ter Wal:

Website https://paulterwal.com/team

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

More about us:

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

Marjolijn Vlug – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjolijnvlug/ - https://www.marjolijnvlug.nl/

Reach us at PeopleImpactPodcast@gmail.com