Best Employment Practices Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking Creativity at Work—Even in ‘Serious’ Corporate Roles 48:02

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Summary In this conversation, Mason Duchatschek speaks with Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Coaching, about the importance of building a great company culture, balancing corporate responsibilities with personal passions, and fostering creativity in the workplace. They discuss the role of journaling in leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and definin…

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The Human-to-Human Shift: How Forward-Thinking Leaders Build Stronger Companies 49:04

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Summary In this conversation, Mason Duchatschek and Dr. Nataliya Storozhylova explore the evolution of business towards a more human-centric model. They discuss the importance of authenticity, connection, and heart intelligence in leadership, as well as the emergence principle that reflects the collective consciousness shift. Dr. Storozhylova share…

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The Sales Superstar Lie: Why Your “Top Performer” Might Be Killing Your Revenue 41:45

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Summary John Golden is the author of the books Social Upheaval: How to Win at Social Selling and Winning the Battle for Sales. In this conversation, he discusses the pitfalls of relying on superstar sales performers and emphasizes the importance of building scalable sales systems. He also shares insights on optimizing sales processes, the significa…

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Aligning Pay with Purpose: Scott Trumpolt on the New Rules of Compensation 34:09

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Summary: In this conversation, Scott Trumpolt discusses the importance of aligning compensation with purpose and career development. He emphasizes the need for transparency in pay structures and how it can transform employee engagement and retention. Scott shares insights on common pitfalls in compensation strategies, the impact of new transparency…

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Building a Media Presence for Your Business | Steve Ramona 44:38

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Mason Duchatschek interviews Steve Ramona, host of the podcast 'Doing Business with a Servant's Heart.' They discuss the importance of viewing businesses as media outlets, the power of storytelling, and the impact of serving others. Steve shares his journey in podcasting, the fears he overcame, and the lessons…

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Unlocking Rapid Business Growth with Strategy Sprints | Simon Severino Interview 26:57

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Summary: In this conversation, Simon Severino discusses the Strategy Sprints Method, which promises to double a company's revenue in just 90 days. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying processes, focusing on high-leverage activities, and executing strategies in short, focused sprints. Simon shares insights from his experiences as both an advi…

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Timeless Business Leadership and Employee Engagement Principles | Les Landes 46:28

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Summary In this conversation, Les Landes, President of Landes & Associates, shares his insights on employee engagement, leadership, and organizational culture. He emphasizes the importance of timeless principles over fleeting trends, the need for systematic continuous improvement, and the critical role of trust and transparency in the workplace. Le…

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Why Vision Fails and How Elite Leaders Fix It | Featuring Ash Seddeek 34:28

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In this conversation, Ash Saddeek discusses the critical role of vision in leadership, emphasizing how a compelling vision can inspire and align teams. He shares practical frameworks for creating and communicating vision, adapting it in response to changing circumstances, and the importance of co-creation and collaboration. The discussion also high…

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EP 248: Performance Partnership When It Ain't Really Partnership at All 16:56

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Queen, let's talk about the elephant in the room: that exhausting dance you're doing in your relationship where you're solving his problems before he even names them, managing his emotions while yours get pushed aside, and wondering why love feels like a second job. If you're tired of performing for love instead of receiving it, this episode is you…

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The Achievement Trap: Business Success and Work-Life Balance Strategies with Cindy Van Eeckhout 31:49

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In this conversation, Cindy Van Eeckhout discusses the emotional toll of success, the importance of self-care, and how to navigate ambition without falling into burnout. She shares her personal journey of redefining success through the Joy of Life Method, emphasizing the need for balance between professional achievements and personal well-being. Th…

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EP 247: GETTING OVER MR. UNDERCOVER PROJECT MAN-Why That ‘Perfect on Paper’ Man Was the Real Fixer-Upper—The Closure You Didn’t Get, The Healing You Deserve” 19:27

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Queen, let's talk about the mindfuck breakup that's been keeping you stuck—the one with Mr. "Perfect on Paper" who left your soul starved despite checking every box society told you mattered. You know the type: well-dressed, well-traveled, well-paid, and wildly unavailable emotionally. This episode is your permission slip to finally name what you'v…

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EP 246: He Ain’t Broke But He Still Needs Fixing When Your High-Value Man Is Actually a Project 28:11

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Queen, let's talk about the confusion that nobody prepared you for: when your high-value man checks every box society told you mattered, but your nervous system is screaming that something ain't right. You're not crazy, and you're not asking for too much—you're just dealing with an emotional project disguised in designer suits and six-figure succes…

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EP 245: LOVE WITHOUT CHAINS - 5 REASONS TO DE-CENTER MEN WITHOUT DISMISSING THEM 25:36

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Hey, it’s Brig! In this episode, I’m diving into de-centering men without dismissing them. This isn’t about being anti-men but becoming "pro-you." I unpack the stress women carry when our worth is tied to relationships with men, and how we can reclaim sovereignty. What You'll Learn: Historical Conditioning: How laws and culture, like credit restric…

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Fast Growth, Happy Employees & Remote Work: Unlocking Business Culture with Chris Dyer 57:26

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Summary In this conversation, Chris Dyer, a leading expert on company culture and remote work, shares insights on how to build a thriving workplace culture that drives performance and productivity. He discusses the importance of transparency, positivity, and recognition in fostering a great culture, as well as the challenges leaders face in managin…

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EP 244: From Stuck to Sovereign How CJ UNKAGED™ Her Next Chapter 36:21

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with a special guest, CJ, who recently completed the UNKAGED™ six-month coaching program. CJ shares her transformative journey from feeling unsafe and overwhelmed in her high-powered career to reclaiming her sovereignty and creating space for her passions. What You'll Learn: How feeling "unsafe" in professional …

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Understanding Human Behavior for Effective Leadership 28:26

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Summary In this conversation, Dr. Nicolas Pokorny, is the author of the book, The Mammoth in the Room. He's a neuroscientist and leadership expert, and explores the intersection of human behavior and effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of understanding individual motivations within teams, the balance between competition and collabora…

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EP 243: 5 Signs You’re Abandoning Yourself Without Realizing It 14:44

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Today, I'm talking about a pattern that's silently robbing high-achieving Black women of money, joy, and energy: self-abandonment. What is Self-Abandonment? Self-abandonment happens when you leave yourself emotionally, mentally, or physically to secure someone else's comfort, approval, or validation. It's when you side with others over yourself. We…

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EP: 242 Internalized Wrongness – When You Mistake Your Identity for a Flaw 19:16

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Something about me is just… wrong”? In this episode, I’m getting real about internalized wrongness — that quiet, exhausting belief that your identity is a defect to fix instead of something to celebrate. I’ve lived this, and I know how sneaky it is. From code-switching until you don’t recognize your own voic…

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Revolutionizing Growth: The Empathic Framework of Leadership 58:08

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Summary In this conversation, Tullio Siragusa discusses innovative approaches to scaling organizations without increasing headcount, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, collaboration, and removing friction points. He highlights the need for a cultural shift in leadership, advocating for self-managed teams and the integration of em…

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EP 241: Cognitive Violence How Mindset Work Became Another Way to Shame Black Women 29:11

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Why I Had to Name This I created this episode because I’ve seen too many high-achieving Black and Brown women—myself included—blame ourselves for the very thoughts that helped us survive. We’ve been told to “think better,” “stay positive,” or “change our mindset,” without anyone asking where those thoughts came from or what they were protecting us …

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Unlocking the Unfair Advantage in Business with Dr. Don Barden 41:42

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Unlocking the Unfair Advantage in Business with Dr. Don Barden In this full episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, economist and leadership expert Dr. Don Barden unpacks the high-performance leadership strategies from his book The Perfect Plan. From the "unfair advantage theory" to the emotional basis of decision-making, Barden explains how world-c…

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EP 240: The Math Ain’t Mathing - With Guest Anita Miller 47:37

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Hey y’all, it’s Brig. This one is personal. Equal Pay Day just passed—and it’s not a celebration, it’s a correction. A reminder that Black and Brown women are still months behind in earnings, every single year. This episode is for every woman who’s been grinding, staying late, over-preparing, and still being undervalued. I brought in the powerhouse…

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EP 239 – When Your YAS Is Buried Under Their Opinions 27:30

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I missed y’all! Life hit me with a virus, and instead of pushing through, I practiced what I preach—I rested. And in that stillness, something clicked: too many of us are walking around disconnected from our inner YAS—our sacred, soul-level yes—because it’s been buried under other people’s voices. This episode is for the queens who feel stuck, conf…

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EP 238 When All They See Is Who You Used to Be (But You’re Not That Gurl No More) 20:27

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I recorded this episode on the 4th of July, a day that symbolizes freedom — but for many of us, true freedom starts when we stop shrinking to make others comfortable. Last week, we talked about the invisible ways we try to stay lovable by making ourselves small. This week, I want to speak to the sting of being seen as your old self — even after you…

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Profit Sharing Secrets: How to Transform Your Business Culture With an Ownership Mentality 49:52

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In this conversation, Mason Duchatschek and Rob Gallaher explore the transformative power of profit sharing in business. Rob shares his journey from traditional compensation models to implementing profit sharing, emphasizing its role in fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and engagement among employees. They discuss common misconceptions,…

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EP 237 Are You Stuck Playing Small to Stay Loved? 23:45

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Hey y’all—Brig here. Today I’m bringing you a topic that might hit close to home: playing small just to stay loved. Whether it’s at work, in relationships, or even around family, too many of us shrink ourselves to make others feel more comfortable. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to silence your voice, tone yourself down, and wear outdated r…

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How to Empower Employees, Protect Institutional Knowledge and Scale Business Using AI 27:26

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Summary In this conversation, Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI, discusses voice-based AI tools designed for hands-free, real-time industrial support. He emphasizes the importance of addressing downtime as a knowledge problem and how to use AI to simplify training and troubleshooting for technicians. The discussion covers the significance of in…

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EP 236 What HYROX Taught Us About Power, Pain, and Pushing Through 46:00

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This episode isn’t just about fitness—it’s about redefining what’s possible. HYROX challenged me in ways I never expected. It wasn’t just about the workouts or the competition—it was about pushing through pain, breaking mental barriers, and proving that power doesn’t have an expiration date. I’m joined by my training partner Cynthia and our incredi…

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EP 235 RETURN TO SELF: The Race That Reminded Me—This Ain’t the End. It’s the Becoming. 17:37

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What if the moment you thought signaled the end… was really the beginning? In this episode, I share what the "Old Lady Division" taught me about purpose, identity, and the quiet power of coming back to yourself—stronger, clearer, and more grounded than ever. This isn’t about reinvention. It’s about returning to the version of you that always knew. …

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The Future is Female: Economic Revolution Ahead | Dr. Don Barden on Inclusive Leadership 29:42

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Summary In this conversation, Dr. Don Barden discusses his groundbreaking work on the rise of women in leadership and its implications for the global economy. He presents data-backed insights into how women's leadership styles are uniquely effective, leading to higher productivity and employee retention. The discussion emphasizes the importance of …

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EP 234 What the K in UNKAGED Really Means 20:47

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This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I spell Unkaged with a “K.” Spoiler alert: it’s not just branding—it’s a sacred declaration. We’re diving into what it means to know yourself so fully that no one can gaslight, shrink, or silence you again. This episode is for every Black woman who’s ever felt like she had to perform, conform, or stay …

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EP 233 I Burned My Coaching Offers Down—Here’s Why The UNKAGEDTM Revolution Begins Here. 29:17

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High-achieving Black women aren’t stuck because we’re doing it wrong—we’re stuck because we’ve been conditioned to survive, not to thrive. In this episode, I get real about why I burned down all my coaching offers. I share the moment that changed everything, what I discovered underneath all the mindset work, and why I’m no longer coaching around th…

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When Business Policies and Customer Needs Clash: A Leadership Solution 13:31

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In this episode, Mason Duchatschek discusses the critical disconnect between business leaders, frontline employees, and customers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer experiences and feedback. He shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how corporate policies can create unnecessary challenges for customers and frontline employees.…

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EP 232 Redefining Recovery: The Radical Self-Care Black Women Deserve 27:50

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We’ve been taught to push through. To hold it all. To never drop the ball. But what if the reason we feel like we’re breaking… is because no one ever taught us to recover? In this episode, I’m finally unpacking the radical concept that changed my life: 💥 Recovery is not rest. It’s reclamation. Reclaiming your time. Your energy. Your breath. Your ba…

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EP 231 Which KAGE Are You Living In? (The 4 Stress Archetypes + Quiz Reveal) 13:48

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A lot of many high-achieving women are stuck in cycles that feel personal—but are actually patterns of survival. Overgiving, overworking, staying quiet, or doing it all alone… these aren’t just habits. They’re adaptations. In this episode, I finally introduce something I’ve been working on for a while: the Uncaged Stress Impact Assessment—a powerfu…

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EP 230 It's NOT Sabatoge It's your Nervous System 35:08

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Too many times, I see high-achieving women of color stuck in cycles of overgiving, over-performing, and people-pleasing—not because we’re broken, but because we’re in survival mode. In this episode, I get personal. I share what cracked open for me, why I broke down on mic, and how that moment brought radical clarity: what we call self-sabotage is o…

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HR, AI and Outsourcing: Expendable vs. Irreplaceable Employees 13:49

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Summary In this episode, Mason Duchatschek discusses the looming challenges faced by HR professionals due to budget cuts, outsourcing, and the rise of AI. He emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to ensure job security and highlights the need for HR executives to demonstrate their value as assets rather than expenses. The conversation int…

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EP. 229 I Cried While Recording This: A Call to the UNKAGED™ Revolution 20:13

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Too many high-achieving women of color are stuck in cycles of over giving, over performing, and people-pleasing—not because they're broken, but because they're surviving. In this compelling episode, Brig uncovers how these patterns are rooted in history and trauma, not personal failure, and makes the case for a radical shift: nervous system recalib…

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EP. 228 [Throwback] You Were Pruned This Way: How Your Patterns Formed & What to Do Now 28:05

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Are you ready to break free from the patterns that keep you playing small? In this powerful throwback episode, Brig revisits a pivotal moment in her own journey to reveal how past experiences can silently shape our present-day reactions. She unpacks the concept of being "Kaged"—a survival state where your nervous system shrinks, suppresses, and ada…

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Leadership and the Power of Presence 26:09

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Summary In this conversation, Mason Duchatschek speaks with Christian Espinosa, author of the book The In-Between: Life in the Micro. Christian is a veteran, CEO and cybersecurity expert. And, they talk about his transformative journey following a near-death experience. They discuss the importance of awareness, presence, and the small moments that …

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EP. 227 In the Middle of the Mess—And Still Moving 23:10

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Are you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain in your personal or professional life? This episode is for you! Join Brig as she explores the emotional journey of being in the middle, where self-doubt and vulnerability often reside. This episode is a reminder that it's perfectly okay to be in the messy middle and she encourages you to honor your feelings,…

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Eyes Wide Open: How to Protect Your Business from Cybercriminals 15:29

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In this conversation, Mason Duchatschek interviews Christian Espinoza, author of the book, The Smartest Person in the Room and CEO of Blue Goat Cyber. They discussed the critical importance of cybersecurity for businesses, especially small ones. Christian emphasizes that all businesses are potential targets for cybercriminals and outlines the commo…

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Power Moves: Career Empowerment for All—Especially Women 50:55

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In this episode, Becki and I dive into what career empowerment really means—how to identify it, embrace it, and step into it with confidence. We explore the nuances of self-advocacy, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating perceptions in the workplace, with a special emphasis on the unique challenges and strengths women bring to the table. In Se…

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EP. 226 Your Stress Ain’t Random—It’s a Pattern -What Your Body’s Been Trying to Tell You 19:47

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Are you a high-achieving Black woman feeling overwhelmed by stress? Listen Queen, your stress isn't random; it's a pattern! Join Brig in this week's episode as she dives into the clues your body is giving you and how to break free from these patterns. Brig also introduces a new segment, "Pattern Break," where she guides us through a simple yet tran…

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#30 Managing Sick Leave 10:02

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In this episode, Sarah Levy and Andrew Levy tackle the challenges of absence management and sick leave abuse, providing clear legal guidance for employers navigating common dilemmas. Key discussion points include: - Can employers require employees to see a company-appointed doctor? Andrew explains the legal basis and how to handle refusals. - Sick …

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Mastering Healthcare: Advocacy, Coverage & Care Made Simple 41:25

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In this episode, Kyle and Becki explore how employees can navigate healthcare challenges, from advocating for themselves and their families to choosing the right coverage. In segment 2, guest Dr. Gerda Maissel, founder of My MD Advisor, shares expert insights on managing complex medical situations, coordinating care for dependents, and making infor…

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Recession-Proof Your Business Strategies 40:13

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Mason Duchatschek interviews Teresa Bassett, CEO of the Diamond Group, who shares her insights on how businesses can build momentum and recession-proof their operations. Teresa emphasizes the importance of creating one's own economy, focusing on what can be controlled, and the necessity of taking action during…

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EP. 225 Have You Been in Your Ruthless Era? If Not—It’s Time 22:00

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It’s time to get ruthless. As the collective energy among Black women shifts, Brig emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care, setting unapologetic boundaries, and reclaiming your personal power. This episode is your invitation to step into your "Ruthless Era." Being ruthless doesn’t mean being harsh. It means being clear. Throughout this …

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EP. 224 She Had It All—But Felt Nothing: How Tessa Woke Up & Took Her Life Back 32:14

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Join Brig and Tessa in a heartfelt conversation about the evolution of motherhood and the importance of self-advocacy. Throughout the episode, Brig and Tessa discuss the significance of self-compassion and the impact it has on relationships, both with oneself and others. Together, they explore the concept of "Mom 2.0," highlighting the shift from c…

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EP. 223 When Trust Is Lost: How to Rebuild Trust & Connection (Part 4 Of The Real Relationship Series) 35:17

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The loss of trust in relationships is a painful experience that can leave you feeling vulnerable and unsure of yourself. But what if I told you that the key to rebuilding trust lies not just in your partner's actions, but primarily in your own self-trust? In our latest episode, Brig explores the complexities of trust and the crucial role self-trust…