Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Nicole Serena Silver, Founder of Vekita Personal Development, GROWmyfuture.org and NicoleSerenaSilver.com as they discuss the impact of self-reflection and support systems on success.

Nicole discusses her journey into the professional development space, including her work with high school students through her nonprofit, GrowMyFuture.org, her contributions to Forbes, and her role as an entrepreneurial coach. She shares insights on finding career clarity, self-awareness, and adaptability, especially in the face of disruptive events like layoffs and technological advancements.

Nicole highlights the importance of aligning one's work with personal values and passions, and offers anecdotes of successful client transformations. She also delves into the challenges and strategies for older adults navigating career pivots and stepping into entrepreneurship.

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Hello and welcome to the Needs Improvement Podcast, your regular deep dive into reimagining mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I'm your host, Nicholas Whitaker, Coach and Co-Founder of the Changing Work Collective.

In every episode, we sit down with thought leaders in organizational health, as well as individuals who've navigated the complexities of mental health, well-being and belonging in the workplace.

Our goal? To dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and ignite meaningful dialogue. We aim to inspire employees, and leaders, to revolutionize the way performance is gauged in the workspace.

Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Jackson Kerchis, Co-Founder at Happiness Means Business (HMB) as they discuss the the impact of happiness on productivity and success.

Jackson discusses his diverse background, including his time as a Zen monk, teaching a happiness course, and creating his own Happiness major at the University of Alabama. In both the military and private sector contexts, psychological safety, social connection, and intrinsic motivation in the workplace are key motivators - how can we harness them for good?

Jackson also delves into the generational shifts driving changes in the workplace and explores practical steps that both individuals and leaders can take to operationalize happiness for better performance and wellbeing.

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Hello and welcome to the Needs Improvement Podcast, your regular deep dive into reimagining mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I'm your host, Nicholas Whitaker, Coach and Co-Founder of the Changing Work Collective.

In every episode, we sit down with thought leaders in organizational health, as well as individuals who've navigated the complexities of mental health, well-being and belonging in the workplace.

Our goal? To dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and ignite meaningful dialogue. We aim to inspire employees, and leaders, to revolutionize the way performance is gauged in the workspace.

Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Amy Luckey, Founder at Amy Luckey Coaching + Consulting as they explore the nuances of leadership and the silent burden of grief in the workplace.

Amy shares her experiences working with organizational leaders, particularly those managing complex personal and professional identities, and discusses the impact of performance metrics and AI on workplace wellbeing. Their conversation also delves into how leaders can embrace their humanity, the importance of processing grief, and actionable steps for fostering a compassionate work culture despite systemic pressures.

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Hello and welcome to the Needs Improvement Podcast, your regular deep dive into reimagining mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I'm your host, Nicholas Whitaker, Coach and Co-Founder of the Changing Work Collective.

In every episode, we sit down with thought leaders in organizational health, as well as individuals who've navigated the complexities of mental health, well-being and belonging in the workplace.

Our goal? To dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and ignite meaningful dialogue. We aim to inspire employees, and leaders, to revolutionize the way performance is gauged in the workspace.