Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future, with Simon T. Bailey

Enhancing Development and Employee Engagement within Your Team, with Stephanie Van Meter

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Stephanie Van Meter about talent enhancing development and employee engagement within your team. As Chief Operating Officer at Ammunition, Stephanie is a distinguished leader known for fostering teamwork, strengthening communication, and driving organizational growth. Joining Ammunition in 2022, she advanced from Chief of Staff to Chief Operating Officer in 2024, a testament to her leadership and impact across the agency. Her strategic guidance has been instrumental in Ammunition’s recognition by Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies, Inc. 5000, The Financial Times, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Previously, as Director of Operations, Process, and Development for Barry’s, an international boutique fitness brand, she launched the company’s first learning management system and optimized operational best practices. Stephanie’s passion for people development, operational excellence, and clear communication continues to drive her success and the success of the organizations she leads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Enhancing Development and Employee Engagement within Your Team, with Stephanie Van Meter

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Stephanie Van Meter about talent enhancing development and employee engagement within your team. As Chief Operating Officer at Ammunition, Stephanie is a distinguished leader known for fostering teamwork, strengthening communication, and driving organizational growth. Joining Ammunition in 2022, she advanced from Chief of Staff to Chief Operating Officer in 2024, a testament to her leadership and impact across the agency. Her strategic guidance has been instrumental in Ammunition’s recognition by Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies, Inc. 5000, The Financial Times, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Previously, as Director of Operations, Process, and Development for Barry’s, an international boutique fitness brand, she launched the company’s first learning management system and optimized operational best practices. Stephanie’s passion for people development, operational excellence, and clear communication continues to drive her success and the success of the organizations she leads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why the Workplace Needs More Fun, with Alexandria Agresta

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alexandria Agresta about why the workplace needs more fun! Disco balls. DJ decks. Dancing queens. Alexandria Agresta brings it all. As the World’s First DJing Speaker, she fuses the insight of a TED Talk with the electricity of a music festival to deliver her groundbreaking keynote, The Business Party. Her mission is simple: to spark the next wave of bold leadership and transform the workplace into a WOWplace, where possibility, creativity, and fun take center stage. Now, let’s get this party started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future, with Simon T. Bailey

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Simon T. Bailey about his recent book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. Simon T. Bailey is the world’s leading expert in Brilliance. His groundbreaking research, State of Working America Report Thriving in Resilience and Brilliance, solidifies his insights in his 11th book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. With Disney Institute as his launchpad, he’s left an indelible mark on 2,400 plus organizations in 54 countries, including American Express, Deloitte, Visa, Signet Jewelers, and Taco Bell. He has made a remarkable impact on 120,000 professionals who’ve experienced his pioneering courses on the LinkedIn Learning platform. He’s also been recognized as Success Magazine’s Top 25, alongside Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey, as well as being on leadersHum Top 200 Power List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Career Stagnation and Identity Shifts, with Jess Ringgenberg

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jess Ringgenberg about career stagnation and identity shifts. Jess Ringgenberg, PCC, is a researcher, former Fortune 500 biotech leader, and mother of two with deep expertise at the intersection of caregiver strategy, leadership, and advocacy. She is the Founder & CEO of ELIXR, a workforce advisory firm on a mission to make caregivers in the workplace impossible to ignore—turning a hidden risk into a driver of retention, performance, and growth. Jess also spearheaded The Science of Modern Motherhood™, a national study redefining how organizations support parents and mothers across the career continuum. A recognized voice in the care economy, she has spoken at government summits, national conferences, and partnered with organizations including Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, and Hilti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]