Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Sometimes, it manifests as irritability, withdrawal, or even overperformance.

In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series, host Christian Brown speaks with Dr. Kimberly Grocher — psychotherapist, executive coach, and yoga/meditation teacher — about how leaders can better support mental health in the workplace.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between stress and burnout.

• Why empathy is a leadership superpower.

• Practical ways to create psychologically safe environments.

• How mental health impacts retention and performance.

#LeadingWell #MentalHealthAtWork #BurnoutPrevention #PsychologicalSafety

What does it really mean to be human first and a resource second?

In this powerful episode of the Leading Well Podcast, Christian Brown sits down with Jasen Hayes, “The Concierge of HR,” for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, and how to create workplaces where people actually thrive.

Together, they explore:

• The story behind Jasen’s personal brand, The Concierge of HR

• Why letting go of ego is the first step toward true leadership growth

• How AI is reshaping employee experience (and why we must keep the human touch)

• The three priorities Jasen would choose if he could rebuild employee experience from scratch

• Practical ways to promote mental health, psychological safety, and connection at work

• Why mentorship and service are the secret weapons for personal and professional growth

🎧 Listen now to learn how to lead with empathy, build better workplaces, and challenge yourself to start fresh — every single day. #hrleadership #wellness #workplacewellness

What happens when HR stops being the “rules police” and becomes a true partner in growth?

In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Mitch Douglass, Managing Partner at Waterloo Human Capital Management, to explore how trust, retention, and wellbeing intersect to shape healthier workplaces.

Mitch shares how he turned fear of HR into trust, using small, human-centered actions like coffee chats and pizza lunches to spark massive cultural change. Within just one month, promotions soared, employees felt seen, and trust became the foundation for retention and resilience.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to transform HR into a trusted partner (not a threat)

• Why trust and psychological safety unlock performance

• The small rituals that build connection, clarity, and belonging

• How values and wellbeing drive retention in today’s workplace