Navigating Modern Supervision & Leadership | Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh & Dr. Aileen Zaballero | The Organized & Engaged Supervisor This episode of Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan explores the evolving world of leadership, supervision, and workforce development. We're joined by two trailblazing thought leaders in organizational transformation and human potential: 👤 Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh – Founder of Primeco Education, transformational coach, leadership strategist, and author of 10+ books on personal and professional development. 👩‍🏫 Dr. Aileen Zaballero – Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), senior partner at Rothwell & Associates, and leading expert in learning & development with over 27 years of experience. Together with Dr. William Rothwell and Azza Hajri, they co-authored The Organized and Engaged Supervisor—a practical guide for modern leaders seeking to optimize resources and enhance employee experiences through clarity, empathy, and adaptability. ✅ Whether you’re a new supervisor, mid-level manager, or executive leader, this episode dives deep into: Strategic planning in supervision Employee engagement across generations Navigating the emotional complexity of today’s workforce Adapting leadership to fit individual and organizational needs ⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics Click to jump to specific insights from the conversation: 00:00 – Intro to the episode and guest speakers 01:26 – Overview of The Organized and Engaged Supervisor and book structure 03:34 – Employee engagement trends: Gallup findings & Gen Z in the workforce 06:04 – Causes of disengagement & evolving employee expectations 09:27 – Quiet quitting, emotional burnout, and workplace stress 13:19 – Supervisors’ role in mental health and workplace culture 16:17 – Employee fit, motivation, and feedback mechanisms 18:42 – From task orientation to shared purpose: Redefining supervision 21:09 – Strategic, operational, and coordinated planning for supervisors 24:08 – Practical frameworks for resource allocation and delegation 26:27 – Supervisory compassion, clarity, and adaptability 28:11 – Human-centered leadership in evolving workplace environments 30:10 – Dr. Behnam’s personal management journey: Balancing care & accountability 33:00 – The Platinum Rule vs. the Golden Rule in supervision 34:04 – Why adaptability is the #1 skill for today’s supervisors 35:06 – Leadership by modeling behavior and emotional awareness 36:03 – Multi-generational challenges: Task-oriented vs. people-oriented leadership 38:59 – Leadership as a dance: Matching the rhythm of your team 40:10 – Mid-management’s “sandwich” struggle between execs and employees 42:08 – Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and mirroring behavior 43:01 – Common obstacles to employee experience & engagement 44:24 – The outdated performance review model 45:23 – Respecting diverse learning styles and technology preferences 46:00 – Budget constraints and why outsourcing helps HR 46:40 – The critical role of authentic feedback & recognition 47:15 – Final reflections & book recommendation 47:44 – What to expect from Anabasis Academy 48:46 – Awareness Integration Therapy for psychotherapists 📘 Featured Book 📖 The Organized and Engaged Supervisor: Optimizing Resources and Managing Employee Experiences By Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh, Dr. Aileen Zaballero, Dr. William Rothwell & Azza Hajri 📚 Available on Amazon and Routledge 👉 This essential guide helps supervisors streamline operations and boost engagement with actionable strategies rooted in organizational development (OD), emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership. 🎯 Key Takeaways There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for effective supervision. Employee engagement is deeply personal and context-specific. Supervisors must balance strategic planning with emotional insight. Understanding generational differences enhances leadership effectiveness. Adaptive leadership and clear communication drive results. 🔗 Explore More 🌐 Visit: AnabasisAcademy.org – Activate your potential and shape your future. 📘 Learn: Awareness Integration Therapy – Transform your therapeutic practice. 💬 Love what you heard? Like, Comment, and Share this episode with your network. Subscribe for more in-depth conversations on leadership, supervision, and workforce transformation. Drop your questions for Dr. Bakhshandeh and Dr. Zaballero in the comments! 📢 Create a meaningful work life—lead with empathy, engage with purpose, and evolve your organization from within. #LeadershipDevelopment #Supervision #EmployeeEngagement #WorkforceDevelopment #OrganizationalDevelopment #DrBehnamBakhshandeh #DrAileenZaballero #DrWilliamRothwell #TheOrganizedSupervisor #HumanResources #ManagerTraining #WorkplaceWellbeing #QuietQuitting #GallupSurvey #GenZWorkforce #PeopleFirstLeadership #AnabasisAcademy

E421 – Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan & Sarodah Aboagye Welcome to Episode 421 of the Inner Voice Podcast with Dr. Foojan Zeine! In this deeply moving and transformational conversation, Dr. Foojan welcomes therapist, speaker, and author Sarodah Aboagye to share her inspiring healing journey—from surviving trauma and cultural isolation to embracing love, forgiveness, and living with purpose. This heartfelt discussion explores powerful themes like trauma recovery, emotional healing, panic attacks, anxiety recovery, cultural assimilation, and the immigrant experience. Sarodah opens up about her journey as an African immigrant woman, survivor of abuse, and now advocate for emotional intelligence, self-love, spiritual awakening, and mental health awareness. Whether you're navigating childhood trauma, healing your identity, or trying to find your voice, this interview offers relatable insights, hope, and healing. Discover how forgiveness therapy, writing as therapy, and awareness integration can help you move from suffering to strength. 📖 Get Sarodah’s book Love. Forgive. Live. – available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Google Play & Readerhouse 💌 Contact Sarodah at: loveuv4giveielive@gmail.com 🔗 Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Introduction to Episode E421: Inner Voice with Dr. Foojan 00:40 – Meet Sarodah Aboagye: Therapist, Speaker & Author of Love. Forgive. Live. 02:14 – The meaning behind Love. Forgive. Live. 03:19 – Overcoming abandonment, abuse & fear 04:45 – Cultural conditioning: Girls vs. boys in Ghanaian society 06:31 – The turning point: A powerful dream with 3 words 07:44 – Childhood trauma & the loss of identity 09:03 – Why immigrants often feel they’ve lost their voice 10:11 – Cultural pressure, spiritual identity & survival 11:45 – Healing through awareness & acceptance 13:02 – Emotional numbness: Understanding disconnection 14:36 – Breaking free through journaling & self-reflection 16:04 – From pain to purpose: Becoming a therapist 17:50 – When forgiveness becomes the gateway to healing 19:05 – Finding strength through storytelling 20:17 – Learning English and finding self-worth 21:57 – Embracing worthiness and emotional recovery 23:34 – The symbolic book cover & dream inspiration 25:11 – How Mrs. Thompson helped change Sarodah’s life 26:11 – The meaning behind her father’s birthday card 27:04 – Forgiveness & self-love as emotional release 28:07 – From suffering to service: Helping others heal 29:04 – Women, identity, and social expectations 30:05 – Surviving to thriving: From trauma to transformation 31:04 – Coaching immigrant teachers & cultural shock 32:04 – Assimilation vs. cultural preservation 33:15 – Social pressures: Ghana vs. North American norms 34:23 – The complexities of female identity in the West 35:03 – Depression, anxiety & the reality of assimilation 36:13 – Immigration, grief, and mental health 37:05 – Forgiveness: A process, not a one-time event 38:04 – Why forgiveness is crucial for emotional growth 39:06 – How emotional intelligence grows through forgiveness 40:10 – 3 questions Sarodah asks every new client 41:17 – Deal breakers in therapy & commitment to healing 42:01 – Signs that you haven’t forgiven yet 43:20 – The "prison" of unforgiveness – breaking free 44:10 – Do your perpetrators still deserve your time? 45:03 – Healing vs. forgetting: Why forgiveness is for YOU 46:04 – Sarodah’s experience with severe anxiety & panic attacks 47:02 – Writing as therapy: Healing through storytelling 48:06 – Therapy is a tool for finding your voice 48:56 – Final thoughts & ways to connect with Sarodah 49:27 – Where to buy the book Love. Forgive. Live. 51:22 – Discover your potential with Anabasis Academy 51:54 – Learn more about Awareness Integration Therapy 🌟 Keywords: immigrant experience, trauma recovery, emotional healing, forgiveness therapy, mental health awareness, African immigrant women, cultural assimilation, therapist interview, Dr. Foojan Zeine, Inner Voice podcast, awareness integration therapy, Sarodah Aboagye, panic attacks, anxiety healing, healing journey, self-love, mindfulness, transformation stories, therapy and healing, spiritual awakening, writing as therapy, women empowerment ✨ Like, comment, and share this episode with anyone navigating emotional healing, immigration challenges, or searching for their inner voice. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a powerful episode of Inner Voice. #InnerVoice #Forgiveness #LoveForgiveLive #TherapistStory #MentalHealth #ImmigrantVoices #EmotionalHealing #DrFoojanZeine #SarodahAboagye #PodcastInterview #AnxietyRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfLove #TraumaHealing

Welcome to another empowering episode of Inner Voice: Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan! 🎙️ In Episode 420, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Robert B. Foster, inspirational speaker and founder of the "Shut Up and Grind" movement, to dive deep into the power of mindset, resilience, and finding your inner voice. 💡 Through raw, personal stories and motivational insight, Robert shares how he transformed life’s obstacles into stepping stones—and how you can too. Whether you're seeking self-development, a confidence boost, or practical advice to overcome adversity, this episode is packed with powerful moments. 👉 Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more authentic conversations that inspire real change. 🔔 In This Episode: Personal transformation journeys Power of internal dialogue and mindset Overcoming trauma and childhood wounds Building self-confidence and purpose The story behind "Shut Up and Grind" Empowering others through service and storytelling ⏱️ Timestamps (Clickable Chapters) 0:00 – Intro by Dr. Foojan 1:25 – Meet Robert B. Foster: From restaurant manager to motivational speaker 4:40 – Childhood trauma, loss, and the power of healing 8:12 – What it means to "Shut Up and Grind" 💪 11:30 – Reframing your inner voice for confidence 15:00 – Turning adversity into a platform for growth 18:44 – Empowering youth and breaking generational cycles 22:10 – The role of self-worth in achieving success 25:55 – How to get out of your own way 28:33 – Serving others through your own transformation 31:00 – Rapid-fire advice: Confidence, clarity, consistency 33:45 – Final thoughts and where to find Robert online 🌟 About the Guest – Robert B. Foster Robert is a dynamic speaker, coach, and host of the Shut Up and Grind podcast. Known for turning pain into purpose, Robert helps others develop a strong mindset, discover their voice, and live life with intention. 🔗 Learn more about Robert: [Your guest’s website or link] 🎧 Listen to the Shut Up and Grind Podcast: [Podcast link] 💬 Join the Conversation What was your favorite insight from this episode? Comment below—let’s talk! #InnerVoice #DrFoojanZeine #RobertBFoster #ShutUpAndGrind #SelfDevelopment #MindsetMatters #EmotionalHealing #MotivationalPodcast #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingAdversity #InspirationDaily