Challenges & Lessons Learned | Flourishing Workplace | Calgary Business
In this episode of The Flourishing Workplace Podcast, host Abe Brown sits down with Daryl McAvena, President of Performance Freight Management, to unpack what it really takes to support mental health in the workplace. From breaking the stigma around vulnerability to understanding what “bricks” people carry in their metaphorical backpacks, Daryl shares how he’s built a culture that values honesty, balance, and human connection.
This isn’t just theory—it’s leadership in action. Tune in, get inspired, and take your next step toward building a truly flourishing workplace.
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About our Guest: Daryl McAvena is the President of Performance Freight Management
You can connect with Daryl on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-mcavena-11857047
About Abe Brown & Flourishing Workplaces: Abe is the CEO of Flourishing Workplace, where he helps organizations create high-performing, human-centered cultures where people and performance thrive together. With expertise in executive coaching, neuroscience-informed leadership, and the psychology of flourishing, he has partnered with industries ranging from healthcare to Indigenous communities to global enterprises, bringing evidence-based strategies that transform workplaces. A bestselling author, Forbes Coaches Council member, and global speaker, Abe is passionate about equipping leaders to inspire trust, resilience, and growth.
Connect with Abe on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abe-brown-mba
Flourishing Workplace began as a visionary coaching firm committed to transforming organizations into spaces where people thrive, belong, and contribute. Now, the Flourishing Workplace podcast—hosted by industry workplace expert Abe Brown shares inspiring stories and actionable strategies from leaders who are reimagining how work can be done. Centered on themes like psychological safety, strength-based leadership, and purpose-driven strategy, the podcast fuels a growing movement of companies building mentally healthy, high-performing cultures. With each episode, Flourishing Workplace turns conversation into action—helping workplaces everywhere become places where people truly flourish.
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