Workplace Therapy

Scott Arrieta
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The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity and Company explores the real human experience of work. Each episode digs into the emotional, relational, and psychological pressures leaders face and offers grounded, practical insights for creating healthier teams and organizations. If you want to lead with clarity, connection, and intention, this podcast will help you build workplaces where people can truly thrive.

  1. 35 | How neurodiversity drives innovation and performance with Rachel Radway

    12/08/2025

    35 | How neurodiversity drives innovation and performance with Rachel Radway

    In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity and Company, host Scott Arrieta, CEO of Unity & Company, sits down with leadership coach and award-winning author Rachel Radway for a conversation that every business leader needs to hear. Neurodiversity is often misunderstood or overlooked in the workplace, yet it directly shapes performance, motivation, communication, innovation, and the daily realities of teamwork. Rachel shares why no two brains think, feel, or process information the same way, and how this variability can become a powerful driver of organizational performance when leaders know how to work with it. Together, Scott and Rachel unpack common misconceptions about neurodivergent employees, the hidden strengths behind traits that are often mislabeled as “difficult,” and the simple leadership shifts that lead to greater productivity, engagement, and trust. Listeners will learn how to reduce burnout, avoid preventable conflict, improve decision quality, and bring out the best in deep thinkers, sensitive processors, and employees who approach work in nontraditional ways. Rachel also offers practical tools, including personal user guides and outcome-focused management practices, that help teams collaborate more effectively across diverse thinking styles. If you want to build a high-performing team that delivers stronger results through clarity, curiosity, and individualized leadership, this episode is essential.

    42 min
  2. 34 | Work Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Dr. Melanie Gray on Healing-Centered Leadership

    12/01/2025

    34 | Work Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Dr. Melanie Gray on Healing-Centered Leadership

    In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity & Company, host Scott Arrieta, CEO of Unity & Company, sits down with Dr. Melanie Gray, a trauma-informed leadership consultant, nurse educator, and workplace wellness strategist who has dedicated her career to helping people and organizations heal. Together, they explore how unaddressed trauma shapes behavior, performance, and relationships at work, and why the old “leave your emotions at the door” approach fails both people and businesses. Dr. Gray shares powerful stories from her upbringing and her decades in healthcare, highlighting how fear, stigma, generational differences, and outdated leadership norms show up in today’s workplace. Scott and Dr. Gray dig into the role of psychological safety, why authenticity beats control, how leaders can navigate their own triggers, and what it looks like to build cultures where people can actually thrive. For leaders who want to create more human, compassionate, and resilient organizations, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical steps to start the work. Perfect for listeners who care about leadership that heals, not harms.

    45 min
  3. 33 | The Emotional Intelligence Gap: The Power of Emotional Literacy at Work w/ Lori Woodley-Langendorff

    10/20/2025

    33 | The Emotional Intelligence Gap: The Power of Emotional Literacy at Work w/ Lori Woodley-Langendorff

    In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity & Company, host Scott Arrieta sits down with Lori Woodley Langendorff, thought leader, author, and co-founder of All It Takes, to explore how emotional literacy isn’t just for classrooms—it’s the missing ingredient in today’s workplaces. Drawing from her book SEL Muscle Mastery, Lori shares a practical framework for developing six “emotional muscles” that strengthen collaboration, accountability, and resilience: Quit Taking It Personally (Resilience) Speak from “I” (Ownership) Ask vs. Tell (Collaboration) Authentic Connection Curiosity over Judgment (Agility) Walk the Talk (Integrity) Together, Scott and Lori unpack why organizations continue to deprioritize emotional intelligence—even when the science proves its value—and how leaders can start integrating these skills to create cultures that heal, not harm. From distinguishing between serving and saving to mastering the Notice–Choose–Act framework, this episode offers tangible ways to build stronger, more human workplaces. Whether you’re a CEO, manager, or educator, this conversation is a masterclass in leading with empathy, resilience, and integrity. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to flex your SEL muscles and create a workplace where people thrive—not just survive.

    48 min
  4. 32 | Strategic Resilience: How Leaders Can Thrive Without Burning Out w/ Dr. M.H. Pelletier

    09/29/2025

    32 | Strategic Resilience: How Leaders Can Thrive Without Burning Out w/ Dr. M.H. Pelletier

    What does it really mean to be resilient at work—and why do so many high performers find themselves burning out? In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity and Company, Scott Arrieta sits down with Dr. Marie-Hélène (MH) Pelletier, psychologist, business strategist, and author of The Resilience Plan. Drawing from her rare combination of a PhD in psychology and an MBA, MH shares a practical, strategic approach to resilience—one that moves beyond “self-care tips” and empowers leaders to build sustainable performance cultures. You’ll learn: Why resilience is not an innate trait but a skill to be built and maintained. How to apply business strategy tools like SWOT analysis to your own well-being. Practical ways leaders can model resilience and create healthier team cultures. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty or want to equip your team to thrive without burning out, this conversation is for you.

    52 min
  5. 31 | The Bright Spot Mindset: Designing Systems Where People Thrive

    09/22/2025

    31 | The Bright Spot Mindset: Designing Systems Where People Thrive

    What if the best solutions in your organization are already happening—but you’re too focused on fixing problems to notice them? In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity & Company, host Scott Arrieta sits down with Dr. Ur Barzel, Vanderbilt faculty member and change management expert, to explore the practice of bright spot thinking. Together, they uncover how small, overlooked wins can be amplified into systemic change. Through stories ranging from hospital safety to city planning to an unexpected moment at a hockey game, Scott and Ur reveal how curiosity, psychological safety, and non-traditional leadership create the conditions for people to thrive. You’ll also hear how to use the “miracle question” to uncover hidden wisdom in your team, and why courage and humility matter more than positional authority. If you’re a leader looking for practical, human-centered ways to build resilience and unlock your culture, this conversation offers powerful tools and inspiring examples you can apply right away.

    1h 7m
  6. 30 | Beginning Again After Burnout: Rewriting Your Leadership Story with Hayley Hatfield

    09/15/2025

    30 | Beginning Again After Burnout: Rewriting Your Leadership Story with Hayley Hatfield

    What if burnout isn’t the end of the road, but the beginning of a new one? In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity & Company, host Scott Arrieta sits down with Hayley Hatfield—career coach, culture strategist, and founder of HayleyHatfield.com—to explore the messy but transformative moment so many women leaders face: the career crossroads. Drawing on her own journey through corporate burnout and reinvention, Hayley shares why burnout can actually be a breakthrough moment, and how women can use it to clarify values, reclaim agency, and step into leadership that is both strategic and soulful. Together, Scott and Hayley unpack the cultural and generational shifts shaping today’s workplace, from the growing demand for empathetic leadership to the silent scripts that keep women stuck in roles that no longer serve them. Whether you’re questioning if you should stay, pivot, or build something entirely new, this conversation is a reminder that leadership doesn’t have to mean self-sacrifice—it can mean alignment, authenticity, and a new way forward.

    48 min
  7. 29 | Leadership Means Advocating for Others w/ Nadine Fakhoury

    09/08/2025

    29 | Leadership Means Advocating for Others w/ Nadine Fakhoury

    In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity & Company, Scott and Monica Arrieta sit down with Nadine Fakhoury, an executive coach and former Vice President at Cisco. Nadine shares her remarkable journey from engineer to executive, where she became the only female VP in her division, leading a global team of 350 people and managing billions in revenue. Through powerful personal stories — from being mistaken for the admin in leadership meetings, to advocating for herself in salary negotiations, to creating the first-ever offsite for technical women at Cisco — Nadine reflects on what it means to lead authentically in environments where you don’t always feel you belong. She opens up about the responsibility leaders carry to use their authority, voice, and platform to create opportunities and foster belonging for others. Nadine also discusses the personal cost of misalignment and burnout, the importance of values-driven leadership, and why her coaching practice is dedicated to helping leaders get unstuck and flourish in complex systems. This is a conversation for anyone who believes leadership is about more than personal success — it’s about building space where others can thrive.

    41 min
  8. 28 | The Influence Advantage: Unlocking Leadership Through Partnership, Mentorship and Sponsorship with Ellin Sidell, CEO The Sidell Method

    06/02/2025

    28 | The Influence Advantage: Unlocking Leadership Through Partnership, Mentorship and Sponsorship with Ellin Sidell, CEO The Sidell Method

    What if the secret to advancing your leadership, team cohesion, and organizational culture wasn’t just about charisma or authority—but about influence? In this powerful episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast, Scott Arrieta sits down with Ellin Sidell, CEO of The Sidell Method and co-author of The Influence Advantage, to break down the three overlooked relationship types every professional needs to thrive: partnership, mentorship, and sponsorship.With decades of experience at companies like Nestlé, Microsoft, and Costco, Ellin brings a science-backed yet deeply human perspective to ethical influence, neuroplasticity, and strengths-based leadership. From building Costco’s groundbreaking mentorship program to unlocking how reciprocity, likability, and visibility create exponential growth—for individuals and organizations alike—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

    45 min
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The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity and Company explores the real human experience of work. Each episode digs into the emotional, relational, and psychological pressures leaders face and offers grounded, practical insights for creating healthier teams and organizations. If you want to lead with clarity, connection, and intention, this podcast will help you build workplaces where people can truly thrive.

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  • Creator
    Scott Arrieta
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Scott Arrieta
  • Show Website
    Workplace Therapy