Work Therapy with N'goodcompany

Brooke Rosolino
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Your weekly dose of inspiration, relatability, and actionable career advice. If you're tired of feeling isolated in your struggles and are ready to embrace a more human-centric approach to work, Work Therapy with N'goodcompany is the perfect companion for your journey.

  1. 3 Lessons to Support You in Every Season

    01/02/2025

    3 Lessons to Support You in Every Season

    Happy New Year and welcome back to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany! This will be the last episode of Work Therapy for the foreseeable furuter. We're grateful for each and every one of you for listening along from 2023 until today. Stay connected with us on our website and follow me on LinkedIn. Wishing you the best year yet!

    11 min
  2. How to Unlock Meaning at Work with Rituals

    09/09/2024

    How to Unlock Meaning at Work with Rituals

    This week on Work Therapy with N'goodcompany, Brooke sits down with Ezra Bookman, a nationally recognized ritual designer and founder of Ritualist. They dive deep into the power and significance of rituals in both personal and professional settings. Ezra shares his wisdom on why some rituals resonate deeply while others fall flat, and offers practical advice on creating impactful rituals. 🔄 Find more from Ezra at ritualist.life 🗣️ Submit your workplace situation HERE and we’ll cover it on the show! 📬 Subscribe to the Work Therapy newsletter here 🚀 Join the Leadership Cohort Waitlist 🎵 Listen to the Work Therapy Playlist 🌐 Website: ngoodcompany.com 📱 Instagram: @ngoodcompany.co Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany! 05:55 Privilege makes self-care a joyful opportunity. 09:04 Rituals punctuate and add meaning to life. 12:13 Rituals create awareness, presence, connection, and intention. 15:21 Greeting new hires. 17:30 Use guiding principles instead of rigid values. 20:40 Discussing sentimental value sparked emotional sharing moment. 22:54 Meetings begin with a quick emotional check-in. 26:32 Understanding rituals to create meaningful, transformative experiences. 32:03 Designing sophomore rituals to ensure future evolution. 34:03 Start with intention: purposeful, personal, particular. 38:23 Thanks for listening!

    39 min
  3. Experimenting with Workplace Culture Post-Pandemic

    08/26/2024

    Experimenting with Workplace Culture Post-Pandemic

    Welcome back to Work Therapy season 2! This week, Brooke sits down with Oscar Sandoval, founder of 27 Pivot, to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace culture as we enter the tail-end of 2024. They explore strategic communication, the importance of creating meaningful experiences, and the impact of hybrid and remote work environments on team cohesion. Oscar shares insights from his work with various industries globally and offers practical tips for fostering better workplace relationships. You can find more about Oscar’s work at https://www.27pilots.com/ and follow him on X at https://x.com/osandovalsaenz. 🗣️ Submit your workplace situation HERE and we’ll cover it on the show! 📬 Subscribe to the Work Therapy newsletter here 🚀 Join the Leadership Cohort Waitlist 🎵 Listen to the Work Therapy Playlist 🌐 Website: ngoodcompany.com 📱 Instagram: @ngoodcompany.co EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Welcome to Work Therapy! 00:26 Oscar's Company and Strategic Communication 01:29 Checking in 06:05 Workplace Communication and Global Perspectives 08:51 Post-Pandemic Work Experiments 11:27 Creating Meaningful Workplace Experiences 13:58 Client Relationships and Emotional Connections 18:14 Balancing Work and Personal Connection 24:48 The Importance of Human Connection 32:13 Oscar's Music Recommendation 34:06 Thanks for listening!

    33 min
  4. Coffee Break: Creating Meaningful Connections in Meetings

    08/18/2024 ·  Bonus

    Coffee Break: Creating Meaningful Connections in Meetings

    Coffee Break is a shorter form of the Work Therapy podcast where Brooke & Kenna discuss topics covered in the weekly newsletter. In this episode, they talk about the importance of leaving room for people to be human in meetings and share their experiences of ripping up the agenda to create more meaningful connections. Key Takeaways: Leaving room for people to be human in meetings can create more meaningful connections and improve productivity.Adaptive leadership is essential in today's fast-paced business culture.There is a lack of training on how to run effective meetings.📬 Subscribe to the Work Therapy newsletter here 🚀 Join the Leadership Cohort Waitlist 🎵 Listen to the Work Therapy Playlist 🌐 Website: ngoodcompany.com 📱 Instagram: @ngoodcompany.co ✅ Free Onboarding Kit Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Coffee Break with Work Therapy 02:01 The Importance of Meetings 02:39 The Need for Adaptability in Meetings 03:31 The Role of Courage in Addressing Issues 04:24 Improving Meeting Facilitation with Inga Company 05:22 Creating Meaningful Connections in Meetings

    8 min
  5. Understanding Leadership in an Evolving Work Landscape

    08/12/2024

    Understanding Leadership in an Evolving Work Landscape

    Welcome back to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany! This week, we're kicking off season 2 as Brooke sits down with Jason Grunberg, CMO at Bluecore, to discuss modern leadership principles in a work landscape that's constantly changing. Jason shares his transformative journey of becoming a confident and empowering leader, drawing lessons from mentorship and personal experience. If you're ready to upgrade your leadership ability, look no further than this episode. 🗣️ Submit your workplace situation HERE and we’ll cover it on the show! 📬 Subscribe to the Work Therapy newsletter here 🚀 Join the Leadership Cohort Waitlist 🎵 Listen to the Work Therapy Playlist 🌐 Website: ngoodcompany.com 📱 Instagram: @ngoodcompany.co ✅ Free Onboarding Kit EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Welcome to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany! 05:50 Early managerial struggle led to transformative mentorship. 07:31 Becoming a leader means having people who follow. 11:39 Disappointment and disrespect lead to resistance. 14:34 Reflect, evaluate, and improve as a team. 18:59 Reflective conversations enable diverse voices and innovation. 23:09 Pandemic changed us, adjusting to being on-camera. 26:45 Requesting leaders to exercise constraint and restraint. 28:30 Encouraging individualism, reducing hierarchy in politics—it's critical. 31:38 Embracing continuum; shifting from binary structures. 34:14 Embrace the whole person for meaningful work. 37:41 How to engage disengaged employees effectively. 41:29 People left due to better opportunities elsewhere. 46:16 Negotiating entails understanding and meeting individual needs. 47:38 Thanks for listening!

    53 min
  6. Designing the Employee Journey and Where to Start

    05/27/2024

    Designing the Employee Journey and Where to Start

    Welcome to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany! This week, Brooke sits down with Helen McKeon, Director of People & Culture at Rally Pickleball, to delve into the significance of valuing employees and creating meaningful workplace experiences. Helen emphasizes the importance of seeing people as assets and providing opportunities for growth and contribution. Drawing from her positive experience at lululemon and Rivian, Helen aspires to replicate a supportive and creative work environment for everyone. 🏓 Check out Rally Pickleball 🗣️ Submit your workplace situation HERE and we’ll cover it on the show! 📬 Subscribe to the Work Therapy newsletter here 📚 Join the N’goodcompany BOOK CLUB 🎵 Listen to the Work Therapy Playlist 🌐 Website: ngoodcompany.com 📱 Instagram: @ngoodcompany.co ✅ Free Onboarding Kit EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Welcome to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany! 06:13 Checking in. 10:04 Discussing creating employee journey roadmap for company. 12:29 Balancing fast action with strategic thinking is important. 15:04 Fast-changing information, staff training, and events. 19:57 High-impact onboarding process emphasizes company culture. 21:07 Fostering fun, connection, clarity, and consistency in onboarding. 26:08 Labor as expense, people as assets, opportunities. 30:23 Participants discuss music preferences during meeting check-in. 31:04 Thanks for listening!

    32 min
  7. How to Build Trust Within Your Team

    05/20/2024

    How to Build Trust Within Your Team

    In this week's episode of Work Therapy with N'goodcompany, Brooke sits down with Kristi Hayes, executive director at Unbound Now, to discuss the importance of trust within teams. Kristi shares insights on leadership, emphasizing humility, clear communication, and the alignment of personal and organizational values. You can find Kristi's podcast Be Love. Do Good. wherever you get your podcasts. 🗣️ Submit your workplace situation HERE and we’ll cover it on the show! 📚 Join the N’goodcompany BOOK CLUB 🎵 Listen to the Work Therapy Playlist 📬 Subscribe to the Work Therapy newsletter here 🌐 Website: ngoodcompany.com 📱 Instagram: @ngoodcompany.co ✅ Free Onboarding Kit EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Welcome to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany! 04:15 Balancing work and motherhood with confidence and support. 07:24 Genuine relationship, defying age, thriving in Hollywood. 11:08 Assume best, communicate, clarify, resolve miscommunication. 12:54 Schedule time for personal conversations with staff. 18:07 Trust is key for success and teamwork. 20:43 Value people's voices to find solutions faster. 24:47 Leaders need to ensure understanding of company culture. 28:16 Create inclusive environment, value team's contributions. 29:10 Lifting others up through positive encounters. 32:45 Thanks for listening!

    33 min
  8. Burnout is Real and How We are Coping With It. Hint: Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously is Key

    05/13/2024

    Burnout is Real and How We are Coping With It. Hint: Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously is Key

    In this week's episode of Work Therapy with N'goodcompany, Brooke and Kendall sit down to talk about what's plaguing millions of Americans every day: workplace burnout. They share insights on the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life, offering personal anecdotes and valuable coping strategies. 🗣️ Submit your workplace situation HERE and we’ll cover it on the show! 📚 Join the N’goodcompany BOOK CLUB 🎵 Listen to the Work Therapy Playlist 📬 Subscribe to the Work Therapy newsletter 🌐 Website: ngoodcompany.com 📱 Instagram: @ngoodcompany.co ✅ Free Onboarding Kit EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Welcome to Work Therapy! 03:59 Checking in. 09:37 Balancing work expectations and avoiding burnout. 15:17 Workplace burnout linked to multiple health risks. 16:41 Work stress common, need for personal support. 22:39 Staying engaged in little things is key. 26:04 Identifying and managing triggers for healthy coping. 28:24 Thanks for listening!

    30 min
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