People Alchemy: The Leadership Masterclass

People Alchemy: The Leadership Masterclass

People Alchemy: The Leadership Masterclass - Looking to take your people management and leadership skills to the next level? Tune in to ”People Alchemy: The Leadership Masterclass" for insightful daily conversations with top business executives, HR leaders, and industry experts from around the world. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics critical to organizational success - from building high-performing teams and developing future leaders, to designing effective employee development programs and navigating complex HR challenges. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies and tools to elevate your approach to people management and drive transformative change in your workplace. Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about the human side of organizations, this podcast is your go-to resource for leveling up your knowledge and elevating your impact. Get ready to uncover the alchemy of exceptional people management! New episodes available daily. Subscribe today!

Episodes

Why “Summer Break” Feels Like a Myth for Working Moms, with Cindy Cavoto

August 20, 2025 • 27 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cindy Cavoto  Cynthia Cavoto is a seasoned productivity coach and business strategist who empowers professionals and entrepreneurs to reclaim control of their time and build systems that support sustainable growth. As the founder of Cavoto Coaching & Consulting, she brings a unique blend of project management, digital marketing, and neuroscience-informed coaching to her ...
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THE FAIRY GOD DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO A GOOD LIFE: A Prescription For The Working Woman, with Denise Brown

August 13, 2025 • 30 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Denise Brown about her book, THE FAIRY GOD DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO A GOOD LIFE: A Prescription For The Working Woman. Denise Brown, MD, has over three decades of experience as a physician, CEO, and Chief Strategy Officer. She is a transformation leader who helps women in business learn how to prioritize and avoid stress and burnout. A thought leader in self-care for working wo...
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How Leaders Build Impassioned Engagement, Unrivaled Loyalty, And Boundless Growth By Measuring Real-World Impact, with Wendy Lipton-Dibner

August 6, 2025 • 30 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Wendy Lipton-Dibner about how leaders build impassioned engagement, unrivaled loyalty, and boundless growth by measuring real-world impact. Wendy Lipton-Dibner, MA, author of WHAT MATTERS MATTERS MOST®: How Leaders Build Impassioned Engagement, Unrivaled Loyalty, And Boundless Growth By Measuring Real-World Impact, is the leading authority on organizational development t...
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What Losing to Musk and Bezos Taught This Aerospace Exec about Real Leadership, with Andy Crocker

July 30, 2025 • 32 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Andy Crocker about what losing to Musk and Bezos taught him about real leadership. Andy Crocker is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience building high-performance teams and leading ambitious projects, including NASA’s Human Landing System. He holds degrees in engineering, humanities, management, and leadership and is an associate fellow of the American ...
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Resilience Reimagined: Navigating Change and Transformation, with Chad E. Foster

July 23, 2025 • 24 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chad E. Foster about resilience reimagined and navigating change and transformation. Chad E. Foster is a trailblazer defying limitations with resilience and innovation. Despite going blind at 21, he’s a rainmaker, billion-dollar generator, and tech innovator. Graduating as the first blind executive from Harvard Business School’s leadership program, Chad created CRM softw...
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Recruitment Advertising and Recruitment Technologies, with Michael Ang

July 16, 2025 • 33 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Ang about recruitment advertising and recruitment technologies. Michael Ang, CEO and Founder of Jobelephant.com, Inc., brings over two decades of expertise in recruitment advertising to the table. He has propelled the agency to become a trusted leader in the field, offering unparalleled service and solutions to clients across various industries. Beginning his jou...
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Reinventing Your Career Narrative: Fueling Passion and Purpose in the Next Chapter, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

June 2, 2025 • 15 mins
Abstract: This article explores how mid-career executives can successfully navigate professional reinvention by leveraging their accumulated expertise in new and fulfilling ways. Drawing from two decades of experience working with senior leaders across global industries, the author outlines a comprehensive framework for career transformation that includes intentional self-reflection, strategic skill development, and network expansi...
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Giving Rudeness a Pass: A Behavioral Analysis, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

May 31, 2025 • 13 mins
Abstract: This article explores the persistence of workplace incivility despite increased focus on professionalism and well-being in modern organizations. It examines the psychological factors enabling rude behavior to evade accountability, including its often subtle and ambiguous nature, power dynamics that shield higher-status offenders, and cognitive biases that distort observers' interpretations. The article presents research-b...
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Developing Leaders from Within: Closing the Leadership Gap Through Intentional Growth Opportunities, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

May 27, 2025 • 13 mins
Abstract: This article examines how organizations can effectively bridge leadership development gaps by nurturing internal talent rather than relying on external hiring. Drawing on research demonstrating that internally developed leaders show higher motivation, better cultural alignment, and improved retention rates, the article explores three key strategies: meaningful mentorship programs that pair high-potential employees with se...
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Developing Leaders from Within: Closing the Leadership Gap Through Intentional Growth Opportunities, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

May 27, 2025 • 13 mins
Abstract: This article examines how organizations can effectively bridge leadership development gaps by nurturing internal talent rather than relying on external hiring. Drawing on research demonstrating that internally developed leaders show higher motivation, better cultural alignment, and improved retention rates, the article explores three key strategies: meaningful mentorship programs that pair high-potential employees with se...
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Empower Your Team, with David Gray

May 14, 2025 • 32 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Gray about empower your team. David Gray is the CEO of FedUp Foods, a leading external manufacturer for functional, flavorful beverages in North America. An innovator in his field, David leverages his wealth of experience to help companies grow in a way that positively impacts society and the environment. David’s work as a CEO centers around his commitment to commu...
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Evolving Your Team So That It Doesn't Need a "Tie-Breaker", with Cameron Herold

May 7, 2025 • 30 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cameron Herold about evolving your team so that it doesn't need a "tie-breaker". Cameron Herold has decades of experience in operations, scalability, company culture, and so much more. Cameron Herold, founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders course, is known as the "CEO Whisperer" for helping top businesses like Sprint Telecom and a Middle Eastern monar...
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Shifting from a Doer to a Leader Mindset, with Kelli Thompson

May 1, 2025 • 30 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelli Thompson about shifting from a doer to a leader mindset. Kelli Thompson is an award-winning executive coach and speaker who is on a mission to advance women to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained thousands of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidenc...
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Building Team Cohesion, with Kendall Wallace

April 30, 2025 • 31 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kendall Wallace about building team cohesion. Kendall Wallace is a master at creating meaningful experiences that make you feel more alive, connected with yourself, with nature, and with one another. She creates movie-like magical moments not on a screen but in real life. After reading Eat, Pray, Love, she traveled the world by herself for 2 years. For the past decade, s...
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Making Change Simple, with Cyriel Kortleven

April 29, 2025 • 30 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cyriel Kortleven about making change simple. For more than 20 years, Cyriel Kortleven has been inspiring organisations like IKEA, NASA and Unilever to approach Change with courage, confidence and enthusiasm. His pragmatic advice has earned him the nickname The Simplifier. In an increasingly complex world, we need new simple perspectives to enable us to navigate uncertain...
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Tapping into the Creator Economy for Organizational Success, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

April 26, 2025 • 15 mins
Abstract: The creator economy represents a transformative opportunity for organizations seeking to enhance their audience engagement and cultural relevance. This paper explores how businesses can strategically integrate digital content creators—who build sustainable careers through platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram—into their marketing, product development, and community engagement initiatives. By examining the defining...
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Effectively Engaging a Multicultural Workforce: The Keys to Successful Diversity Leadership, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

April 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Abstract: This article examines the critical leadership competencies required in today's diverse global workplace, presenting both theoretical foundations and practical applications for effective multicultural team management. It synthesizes research demonstrating how diversity, when properly leveraged through inclusive leadership practices, drives innovation and business success while acknowledging the inherent challenges of cross...
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Turn Your Fear Into Fuel, with John Addison

April 25, 2025 • 38 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Addison about his book, Turn Your Fear Into Fuel. In 2015, John Addison retired as co-CEO of Primerica, one of the world's largest financial services companies. Today, he shares his servant-leader ethos as a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership consultant. Through his consulting business, Addison Leadership Group, John utilizes over four decades of stories fr...
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The Hidden Productivity Drain: How The ‘Coordination Tax’ at Work Is Wearing Us Down and How to Counteract it, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

April 24, 2025 • 14 mins
Abstract: This article examines the growing "coordination tax" in modern workplaces—the increasing time and effort employees spend on communication, alignment, and stakeholder management rather than core productive work. The authors explore how organizational complexity, technological proliferation, and flattened hierarchies have intensified coordination demands, with research indicating knowledge workers now spend 35-80% of their ...
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Empowering Resilience: Nurturing Motivation and Self-Care Amid DEI Challenges, with Raphael Williams and Kavita Singh Gilchrist

April 24, 2025 • 34 mins
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shawnasia Black,  Raphael Williams, and Kavita Singh Gilchrist about empowering resilience and nurturing motivation and self-care amid DEI challenges. Raphael Williams, WELL AP, serves as Senior A&D Manager for Allsteel, a leading innovator in workplace furnishings and architectural product solutions. He also serves as Equity Council Co-Chair for the International Interi...
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