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The Culture Coach

Wendy Brand

124 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text This week on The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Dave McDonald, founder of the Better Together Group and host of the WTF Podcast, to talk about the unconventional path that led him from being “fired from every good job he ever had” to running a thriving family of staffing agencies dedicated to feeding families one shift at a time. Dave’s story is full of humility, humor, and heart. Together, Wendy and Dave unpack: How early experiences shaped Dave’s people-first lea...

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Send us a text This week on The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Dave McDonald, founder of the Better Together Group and host of the WTF Podcast, to talk about the unconventional path that led him from being “fired from every good job he ever had” to running a thriving family of staffing agencies dedicated to feeding families one shift at a time. Dave’s story is full of humility, humor, and heart. Together, Wendy and Dave unpack: How early experiences shaped Dave’s people-first lea...

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Episodes (20/124)

The Culture Coach

#123: From Fired to Founder: Building a People-First Business with Dave McDonald

Send us a text This week on The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Dave McDonald, founder of the Better Together Group and host of the WTF Podcast, to talk about the unconventional path that led him from being “fired from every good job he ever had” to running a thriving family of staffing agencies dedicated to feeding families one shift at a time. Dave’s story is full of humility, humor, and heart. Together, Wendy and Dave unpack: How early experiences shaped Dave’s people-first lea...

1 week ago

27 minutes

The Culture Coach

#122 Five Traits of a Strong Leader

Send us a text What’s the real difference between a strong leader and a tough one? In this solo episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest shifts in leadership today — moving from command-and-control to human-centered leadership. After 30 years in corporate leadership, I’ve seen both styles up close. The truth? The leaders who build loyalty, trust, and high performance aren’t the ones barking orders — they’re the ones balancing clarity, accountability, and empathy. In this episode, you’ll lea...

2 weeks ago

22 minutes

The Culture Coach

#121: Leading in the mental health space with Janelle Moravek

Send us a text In this episode of The Culture Coach, Wendy sits down with Janelle Miller Moravek, a nonprofit leader and mental health advocate who has led Youth & Family Counseling as Executive Director since 2009. Janelle’s leadership journey offers a masterclass in balancing compassion with strategy. She shares how trust is built over time — and how that trust becomes the foundation for psychological safety. Together, Wendy and Janelle unpack what it looks like to create a manageable w...

3 weeks ago

42 minutes

The Culture Coach

#120: Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Grant Harris

Send us a text In this episode of The Culture Coach podcast, I sit down with Grant Harris to explore neurodiversity and inclusion in the workplace. Grant shares his journey of discovering his own neurodistinct identity, the strengths that come with it, and how leaders can create more inclusive cultures that unlock hidden brilliance on their teams. We cover: The difference between being neurodiverse, neurodivergent, and neurodistinctWhy curiosity is one of the most powerful leadership toolsSim...

1 month ago

39 minutes

The Culture Coach

#119 AI, Burnout, and the Future of Leadership with Victoria Mensch

Send us a text What does it really take to lead with confidence in the age of AI? And how can leaders embrace innovation without burning out themselves—or their teams? In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy sits down with Victoria Mensch, Founder and CEO of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy, to explore the intersection of AI, leadership, and workplace culture. Victoria shares her perspective on why AI adoption isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a leadership competency. She ...

1 month ago

39 minutes

The Culture Coach

#118 Laughter and Development with Kevin Hubschmann

Send us a text What can leaders learn from comedians? As it turns out—quite a lot. In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh.Events and author of the Laugh Rx newsletter, to explore how laughter and improv translate into powerful leadership and culture skills. Kevin shares his journey from being one of the first employees at a SaaS company to building a career in comedy—and eventually creating team-building experiences that ble...

1 month ago

33 minutes

The Culture Coach

#117 Innovative and Inclusive Cultures in Tech with Telle Whitney

Send us a text What does it take to keep your people’s fire alive—and build organizations where everyone can thrive? In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand sits down with Telle Whitney—computer scientist, co-founder of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, former CEO of the Anita Borg Institute, and author of Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive. Telle brings decades of experience leading in technol...

1 month ago

32 minutes

The Culture Coach

#116 Clarity Culture

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy Brand unpacks why clarity and focus are the quickest wins for CEOs and culture leaders. Without them, even the best teams slip into misalignment, decision fatigue, and constant firefighting. With them, leaders reclaim their energy, teams align around what matters, and culture becomes the system that drives results. You’ll hear: Why clarity is the foundation of every thriving cultureThe difference between clarity and focus—and why you need bothThe hidden c...

2 months ago

15 minutes

The Culture Coach

#115: Five Reasons Culture Transformations Fail (and How to Avoid Them)

Send us a text This week, I break down each of the five biggest reasons culture transformations fail—straight out of the latest Harvard Business Review article and echoed in my own work with organizations. Learn practical ways leaders can avoid these pitfalls and build an intentional culture that actually sticks. And if you’re ready to go deeper: 👉 Join the Culture Strategy Lab ($57/month community launching Sept. 29) for coaching, frameworks, and real-world solutions. https://cultureco...

2 months ago

16 minutes

The Culture Coach

#114 Planning for Your Year of Intentional Culture

Send us a text In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on three powerful programs I’ve created to help leaders design intentional cultures that prevent burnout, increase performance, and create thriving organizations. All three programs officially open on September 29th, but you don’t have to wait—when you sign up now, you’ll start receiving updates and get immediate access on launch day. Here’s what I cover in this episode: Why I created these three program...

2 months ago

17 minutes

The Culture Coach

#113 Strategic Workforce Planning with a Culture Lens

Send us a text As 2025 winds down and 2026 approaches, it’s the perfect time to make sure your workforce is ready for the year ahead—not just your business plan. In this solo episode, Wendy Brand shares why workforce planning should go hand-in-hand with your strategic objectives, and how to make sure your people plan supports your business plan. Tips on how to: Align your workforce with your top business objectivesIdentify and close skill gaps for future successConduct a “culture gap” analysi...

3 months ago

15 minutes

The Culture Coach

#112 What Got You HERE Won't Get You THERE

Send us a text In this solo episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy dives into a common but critical leadership crossroads: realizing that the leadership style, team structure, and culture that got you this far… may not be what gets you to your next level. Inspired by a real coaching conversation with a new CEO, Wendy walks through the process of stepping into a broader, more strategic leadership role. She explores questions every senior leader should be asking themselves mid-year: Is my ...

3 months ago

14 minutes

The Culture Coach

#111 "Lifetime of Love" Culture with CEO Carson Wagner

Send us a text At just 19 years old, Carson Wagner founded Lifetime of Love Nannies with a mission to provide purpose-driven, high-quality care for families and children. What began as a bold leap into entrepreneurship has grown into a nationally recognized agency with three thriving locations and a team of over 75 dedicated employees. Carson’s unwavering commitment to inclusive, ethical, and relationship-centered childcare has earned her numerous awards and accolades, recognizing her leaders...

3 months ago

30 minutes

The Culture Coach

#110 Your Culture Is Talking: What Are You Really Promising New Hires? with Linda Carlisle

Send us a text Hello culture fans! In this week’s episode of The Culture Coach, I’m joined by Linda Carlisle— Linda is a fractional corporate communications partner, helping business leaders, VCs, private equity firms, and their portfolio companies solve communication and culture challenges in the Moments that Matter™, including mergers, acquisitions, organizational restructuring, leadership changes, turnarounds, business process redesigns, technology implementations, and workforce reductions...

4 months ago

31 minutes

The Culture Coach

#109 Clarity, Coaching, and Emotional Intelligence with Ted Whetstone

Send us a text Tired of putting a Band-Aid on your people problems? 🩹 🎙️ On this week’s episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, I sat down with Ted Whetstone—executive coach, systems thinker, and former left-brainer turned whole-brainer. Ted helps senior leaders stop reacting and start redesigning the way they think, lead, and collaborate. Here’s a taste of what we covered: 🔁 Why systems thinking is a leadership superpower ⚡ The difference between incremental improvement and b...

4 months ago

28 minutes

The Culture Coach

#108 Introducing the C.O.R.E. Culture Framework

Send us a text This week, I'm diving deep into my signature CORE Culture™ Framework, a proven model for helping leaders stop culture from happening by accident and start building one that drives retention, productivity, and purpose. After a busy season of speaking at SHRM conferences in New Mexico and Alabama, I reflect on why I built the CORE Culture™ model and how it’s helping CEOs and HR leaders operationalize their culture in practical ways. Whether you're building from scratch or refinin...

4 months ago

17 minutes

The Culture Coach

#107 Exit Strategy and Culture with Adam Strong

Send us a text Adam built his first business as a kid, and today he helps leaders like you identify real strategies for exponential growth and sustainable success This week on The Culture Coach, I’m joined by Adam Strong—a former elite athlete turned successful business strategist who now works with founders and CEOs around the world to help them scale—and exit—on their terms. In our conversation, Adam and I discussed the importance of purpose and clarity. He shares some of his experience wor...

4 months ago

26 minutes

The Culture Coach

#106 Culture and Digital Marketing with Kym Insana

Send us a text Kym Insana is a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands like the U.S. Air Force, Enfamil, and Johnston & Murphy scale through impactful campaigns. With over 20 years of experience, Kym left her demanding NYC advertising career to build a company that offers flexibility and balance—values she champions as a wife and mother of four. AlwaysOn Digital thrives by empowering talented work...

5 months ago

32 minutes

The Culture Coach

#105 Part 2: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection with Greg Morley

Send us a text You don’t “roll out” belonging. You build it—one intentional choice at a time. In Part 2 of my conversation with Greg Morley, we move past DEI buzzwords and into the real work of creating connection and psychological safety at work. Greg shares the lessons behind his new book Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection, and why true inclusion starts with how leaders show up. 👥 We cover: The connection between storytelling and trustHow to create space where ev...

5 months ago

19 minutes

The Culture Coach

#104 Part 1: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection with Greg Morley

Send us a text My guest this week is Greg Morley. Greg was most recently Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Moët Hennessy, a division of LVMH. Greg brings a personal and professional passion to the development of talent and to helping others achieve more than they believe they can. Greg led the HR function for the company’s operations across the Asia Pacific region. Prior to joining Moët Hennessy, he was Vice President, Human Resources Asia Pacific for Hasbro, Inc....

5 months ago

27 minutes