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The Culture Coach

I’m Wendy Brand, Your Culture Coach, dedicated to supporting people-first leaders. Each week we dive into strategies and insights to help you build a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired. From fostering tribal values and improving core processes to developing inclusive communities and responsive listening strategies, we cover it all.Join me weekly for practical tips, expert interviews, and real-world examples to help you boost productivity, extinguish burnout and cultivate

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Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce with Hannah...

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2025/04/09

Send us a text If you’ve ever struggled to find the right people in a labor-driven industry—or felt the pressure of filling high-turnover roles while still protecting your company culture—this episode is for you. This week, I sat down with Hannah Dannecker, Managing Partner at The Better Together Group, a staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled workers with companies that truly value their people. Hannah is on a mission to bridge the gap between previous working gen...

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#096 Final Four Local Organizing Committee Culture...

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2025/04/02

Send us a text Culture Strategy Session Calls: https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions/ I’m thrilled to bring you a special conversation with Elena Wells, Executive Director for the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four. And, Vice President of National Events at San Antonio Sports. With just days to go until tipoff, Elena shares what it takes to lead a high-performing team under pressure — and how to build culture in fast, dynamic environments. We ex...

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#095 Wellness Retreat Culture with Shane Evans

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2025/03/26

Send us a text ✅ Take the Culture Compass Quiz: https://culturecoachwendy.com/quiz/ 📅 Join me for a free Culture Strategy Session: https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions/ If you’ve ever wondered how to scale a purpose-driven brand without compromising your culture, this episode is for you. --- This week on The Culture Coach Podcast, I sit down with Shane Evans, Co-Founder of Massage Heights (now Heights Wellness Retreat), who shares her incredible journey from solving her own back

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#094 THRIVE Culture to Combat Trending Employee...

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2025/03/19

Send us a text Join the conversation & sign up for the FREE Culture Check-In Strategy Sessions: culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions In this solo episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, host Wendy Brand dives into the pressing issue of declining employee engagement and what leaders can do about it. With recent Gallup data showing engagement at its lowest point in a decade, Wendy explores the key drivers behind this troubling trend—rapid organizational change, remote and hybrid work challe...

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#093 Instilling a R.A.V.E. Culture with Chuck Salvo

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2025/03/12

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Chuck Salvo, former Disney Institute veteran and self-proclaimed "Chief Happiness Architect," to discuss his new book "RAVE: How to Respect and Value Everyone." Drawing from his 15 years at Disney and extensive experience working with organizations worldwide, you’ll hear Chuck share practical insights on building authentic workplace connections and creating a culture where every voice matters. Here are a few of my takeaways: 1. Culture isn't just ab...

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#092 Building a High Performing Teams Culture

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2025/03/05

Send us a text High-performing teams don’t happen by accident—they’re built intentionally. In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, I break down Wiley’s Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team and give you actionable strategies to strengthen trust, encourage healthy conflict, drive commitment, reinforce accountability, and focus on results. If you’re a CEO or C-suite leader struggling with employee engagement and retention, this episode will give you practical steps to create a more aligned, m...

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29:28

#091 A Culture of Mentorship with Dr. Deborah Heiser

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2025/02/26

Send us a text Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and aging specialist, to explore a topic that every business leader should care about—how aging impacts leadership, career transitions, and workplace culture. As a CEO, you’re not just growing a business; you’re also evolving as a leader, navigating different stages of personal and professional growth. Dr. Heiser brings a fresh perspective on aging, showing us how to reframe it as...

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#090 The Right People in the Right Seat with Dr....

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2025/02/19

Send us a text If you’re a CEO or leader looking to build a high-performing, engaged team, this episode is full of game-changing insights. Dr. Neal’s journey is proof that hiring isn’t just about filling seats—it’s about building a thriving, scalable, and values-driven business with the right people in the right seats. If you’re struggling with hiring or want to level up your team, this episode is a must-listen! Here are some of my takeaways from the episode: The culture of your company...

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#089 Leadership Archetypes with Eric Charron

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2025/02/06

Send us a text In this episode of the Culture Coach podcast, I sit down with Eric Charran, author of an upcoming book about workplace leadership archetypes. Through painfully relatable stories, Eric breaks down the various "boss types" we've all encountered (or been guilty of ourselves) and provides practical strategies for not just surviving but thriving under different leadership styles. Whether you're an early-career professional or a seasoned executive, this conversation offers both...

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28:43

#088 Kerbey Lane Culture with Rose Ann Garza

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2025/01/29

Send us a textRose Ann Garza, is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Kerbey Lane. Kerby Lane is a restaurant that was started in 1980 in Austin, Texas. If you’ve been to Austin, you’ve probably been to Kerbey Lane. During Rose Ann’s time at Kerbey Lane, the organization has more than doubled in size and has won several prestigious awards related to their impact on the community and on team members.In this episode, I sit down with Rose Ann to explore what it truly takes to build and sustain ...

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#087 Hugging Face 🤗 Culture with Emily Witko

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2025/01/22

Send us a textEmily Witko is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on team happiness and growth. Emily thrives in people-centric spaces that prioritize community and belonging.Here are some of the takeaways:Hugging Face’s flat structure empowers teams to set their goals and innovate autonomously, fostering ownership and agility.Emplo...

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#086 Culture Case Study on e.l.f. Beauty

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2025/01/15

Send us a textHappy New Year!!This week I look back at 2024 (and 2023) and look toward the future, sharing my vision and areas of focus for the new year.One significant part of my mission, which I intend to prove this year is the connection between culture and increased revenue. In this episode, I highlight a Harvard Business Review article written by CEO Tarang Amin of e.l.f. Beauty on "Maintaining a Startup Culture While Scaling." I break down their Mission, Vision, and Values, the ali...

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#085 Your Culture is Alive with Shauna Geraghty

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2024/12/18

Send us a textOur episode this week wraps up my interviews during my time at CultureCon in Las Vegas this past November. These were 4 great conversations with leaders who are making a difference in the culture space. My final guest from the event is Shauna Geraghty. Shauna is the Senior Vice President and Head of People and Talent at Talkdesk. As the first U.S. employee at Talkdesk, Shauna initially helped scale Talkdesk’s Marketing team, infrastructure, and activities from the grou...

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#084 High-Growth Culture with Nicci Arsenault

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2024/12/11

Send us a textThe Culture Coach Podcast guest this week is Chief People Officer, Nicci Arsenault. This episode was recorded at CultureCon West in Las Vegas a few weeks ago and it is a great conversation. If you are leading culture at a start-up or fast-growth company, you'll appreciate these learnings.Here are some of my top takeaways:1. Take the culture pieces from headquarters and make them special to the locations where you’re hiring. 2. In a high-growth company, think th...

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#083 A Culture of Listening and Engaging with Gianna...

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2024/12/04

Send us a textThis week’s podcast is episode 2 of 4, recorded at CultureCon in November. You may hear some of the background noise as we were seated right outside the conference hall at the Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas and there was an event setting up behind us. My guest is Gianna Driver. Gianna has nearly two decades of experience as a human-centric people leader passionate about the intersection of culture and performance. Gianna has been the Chief People Officer of...

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#082 THRIVE Culture Maturity Model

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2024/11/27

Send us a textTake the FREE Culture Quiz HERE.Black Friday SALE Ends Friday 11/29. This week I take you through my THRIVE Culture Maturity Model. Want to test the maturity of your organizational culture?There are four levels in the maturity model, and I will discuss each of them in detail in this episode.LEVEL 1 - REACTIVE: Your organization is in the early stages of culture development. There is little structure or focus on creating a cohesive culture, and work often feels fragmented.LE...

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#081 Modern Work Culture with Mark Cruth

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2024/11/20

Send us a textGrab my Black Friday specials through Friday, November 29th.From the conference halls of CultureCon West in Las Vegas last week, I bring you my interview with the Principal Modern Work Coach for Atlassian, Mark Cruth.Listen to the episode for the full conversation, but here are some of the highlights:1. Culture is the manifestation of behaviors and ways of working. If you don’t have the underlying foundation it doesn’t happen. 2. &nbs...

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#080 The Risk of NOT Becoming Intentional About Culture

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2024/11/13

Send us a textIf you don’t create your culture intentionally, it will create itself, and you might not like the result. But when you define culture thoughtfully, you’re not only enhancing your organization’s internal health, but you’re also building a brand that people want to be part of—a place where employees, clients, and partners feel genuinely connected and engaged.____________________________With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-pro...

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#079 How my Burnout led me to build a...

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2024/10/30

Send us a textOn October 31, 2022, I walked into my boss' office in my black-eyed pea costume and announced that I was leaving. Today, my THRIVE Culture Framework allows me to meet organizations where they are and help them create a culture where their employees have an opportunity to thrive, without burning out.I hope you enjoy this episode.I'd love to hear your feedback on the framework or what is working for you when it comes to your organizational culture. Email me directly at wendy@cultu...

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#078 Financial Wellness as a Component of Culture...

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2024/10/23

Send us a textThis week as we look at organizational culture, my guest and I talk about how an employer has the opportunity to look more at the whole person and meet them where they are in the workplace. This approach can only help your productivity and profitability. During our conversation, we talk about two important topics. Financial Wellness and Inclusivity. A former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis and former Director of Human Services in two large urban jurisdictions, Irma...

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