Episodi

  • #080 – Building Equity at Scale: DEI That Drives Business (with Celeste Warren)

    #080 – Building Equity at Scale: DEI That Drives Business (with Celeste Warren)
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Celeste Warren, former VP & Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Merck, where she spent nearly 30 years building measurable, scalable DEI systems across a global workforce. Celeste shares what most companies get wrong about DEI — and what it takes to make inclusion part of leadership DNA, organizational structure, and business performance. 💡 Topics Covered: How to measure equity in real business terms Why DEI must be led by leadership, not just HR The systems that drive cultural transformation Psychological safety as a performance advantage Why every employee shapes culture daily #DEI #Diversity #Leadership #Merck #CelesteWarren #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #Culture #Inclusion #Equity
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    54 min
  • #079 – Why Joy Is a Leadership Strategy | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 9

    #079 – Why Joy Is a Leadership Strategy | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 9
    Jan 6 2026
    Most leaders think joy is optional — or worse, unprofessional. Science says otherwise. In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explains why smiling, laughter, and joy are powerful tools for leadership effectiveness, resilience, creativity, and performance. Backed by neuroscience and real-world leadership experience, this lesson shows how joy helps leaders think better, connect deeper, and lead more sustainably — without adding time or pressure. 💡 Topics Covered: The neuroscience of smiling Why joy expands thinking and creativity How laughter reduces stress hormones Why joyful leaders are more trusted Simple ways to engineer joy into your workday #WorkingWellPodcast #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #Leadership #Joy #Wellbeing #Performance #Neuroscience #Culture
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    12 min
  • #078 – The Science of Wisdom: Turned Adversity into Eight Lessons (with Dr. Laura Gabayan)

    #078 – The Science of Wisdom: Turned Adversity into Eight Lessons (with Dr. Laura Gabayan)
    Dec 16 2025
    What if leadership wasn’t about intelligence, but wisdom? In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys sits down with Dr. Laura Gabayan, emergency physician, researcher, and author of The Common Wisdom: Eight Essential Elements of a Meaningful Life. After chronic illness changed her career path, Dr. Gabayan embarked on a 10-year study interviewing 60 people across North America — uncovering the eight universal traits of wisdom. Together, she and Tim explore how these elements can transform leadership, culture, and the way we live and work. 💡 Topics Covered: The 8 Elements of Wisdom Why AI can’t replace humanity Building resilience and purpose through adversity The power of kindness in leadership How journaling builds reflection and meaning #DrLauraGabayan #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #Leadership #Wisdom #AI #Resilience #HumanConnection #Mindset #CommonWisdom
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    49 min
  • #077 – Why Adults Need Play | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 8

    #077 – Why Adults Need Play | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 8
    Dec 10 2025
    Most adults don’t realize it, but they’ve eliminated one of the most important ingredients for wellbeing, creativity, and performance: play. In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys explores how play transforms your mental, emotional, and physical health — and why it’s the key to staying energized, resilient, and fully alive. Learn 20 simple ways to bring play back into your workday and personal life, and discover the neuroscience that proves play isn’t optional — it’s essential. 💡 Topics Covered: Why adults stop playing How play fuels creativity and wellbeing The science behind play (Stuart Brown, Broaden & Build Theory) 10 ways to add play at work 10 ways to add play outside work How to use play to reduce stress and improve happiness #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #Play #AdultPlay #Happiness #Wellbeing #Leadership #52LifeLessons #MentalHealth #PeakPerformance
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    15 min
  • #076 – Leading by Design: How Purpose, People & Process Drive Performance (with Mark Reich)

    #076 – Leading by Design: How Purpose, People & Process Drive Performance (with Mark Reich)
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Mark Reich, Senior Coach and Chief Engineer of Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute and former Toyota executive, about how leadership, culture, and process design work together to build high-performing teams. Mark shares how Hoshin Kanri—Toyota’s legendary strategy deployment system—transforms vision into execution, and why leadership is less about authority and more about developing people. 💡 Topics Covered: What Hoshin Kanri really means How to align purpose, people, and performance Leadership as people development Focusing on fewer priorities for greater impact Building culture through behavior and coaching #Leadership #LeanThinking #MarkReich #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #PeopleDevelopment #HoshinKanri #ContinuousImprovement
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    57 min
  • #075 – Beyond the Title | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 7

    #075 – Beyond the Title | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 7
    Nov 10 2025
    In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, host Tim Borys tackles one of the toughest truths for high achievers—your value isn’t defined by your title, income, or achievements. Drawing from personal experience and two decades of coaching leaders, Tim reveals how chasing external success leads to burnout and dissatisfaction—and how to rebuild identity around values, integrity, and purpose. 💡 Topics Covered: Why chasing “when I…” keeps you stuck How to separate identity from achievement The three reflection questions that reveal what really matters Living from alignment instead of validation Redefining success through integrity and relationships #52LifeLessons #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset #Identity #SelfWorth
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    8 min
  • #074 - Rewriting the Rules of HR: How Data, Diversity & Technology Drive the Future of Work (with Carol MacKinlay)

    #074 - Rewriting the Rules of HR: How Data, Diversity & Technology Drive the Future of Work (with Carol MacKinlay)
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys sits down with Carol MacKinlay, Chief Human Resources Officer at Pebble and board director for a leading publicly traded crypto company. With more than 30 years of global HR experience—including leadership roles at Binance US, Xero, and Plantronics—Carol shares how data, technology, and diversity are transforming the future of HR. 💡 Topics Covered: How HR can become a data-driven business partner The role of blockchain and crypto in compensation Building inclusive, measurable workplace cultures Balancing analytics with empathy The evolution of HR leadership in the digital age #CarolMcKinley #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #HRLeadership #DataDrivenHR #FutureOfWork #DiversityAndInclusion #DigitalTransformation
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    57 min
  • #073 - Curiosity Builds Connection | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 6

    #073 - Curiosity Builds Connection | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 6
    Oct 28 2025
    In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, host Tim Borys shares a deceptively simple but life-changing truth: It’s not about you. Learn how curiosity, listening, and genuine interest can transform your relationships, influence, and leadership impact. Backed by neuroscience and real-world experience, Tim explains why being interested, not interesting, is the ultimate superpower for connection. 💡 Topics Covered: How curiosity fuels trust and influence The neuroscience of meaningful connection Asking better questions that spark conversation Listening beyond words to understand intent How to shift focus and elevate every interaction #ItsNotAboutYou #52LifeLessons #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #Leadership #Communication #Curiosity
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    9 min