Transform & Thrive | Ep 01 | Leading with Compassion & Resilience ft. Keesha Jean-Baptiste

In this premiere episode of Transform & Thrive, host Jessalin Lam sits down with Keesha Jean-Baptiste, a visionary Chief People Officer with nearly three decades of experience in HR, people leadership, and workplace transformation.

Keesha opens up about how personal grief, career pivots, and identity have shaped her journey — and how leading with compassion, emotional intelligence, and courage has been key to her growth. From boardrooms to personal breakthroughs, this episode is a powerful reflection on what it means to lead, live, and thrive with intention.

Whether you’re navigating change, building your leadership voice, or healing from loss, this conversation will inspire you to own your story and transform from within.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• ​How vulnerability and personal loss transformed Keesha’s leadership style
• ​The importance of compassionate leadership in workplace culture
• ​Embracing risk, reinvention, and impermanence in your career
• ​The healing power of mentorship, community, and self-advocacy
• ​Redefining success and honoring your inner truth

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Transform & Thrive is a podcast where we grow through what we go through. Hosted by Jessalin Lam — speaker, coach, author, and founder of Joy of Jessalin LLC — each episode brings real conversations about transformation, resilience, healing, and growth.

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