Creating a Sense of Community in a Highly-Fragmented Workplace and World, with Jamie Ramsden

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Matthew Dietly about the hidden tensions between U.S. employers and employees.Throughout a career spanning management consulting, agency strategy, and digital strategy at a major tech firm, Matthew Dietly has developed a multifaceted approach to helping brands achieve profitable growth through innovative products, services, and experiences. This diverse background has equipped him with expertise across digital transformation, product innovation, customer experience, and growth strategy. Dietly's methodology centers on human-centricity and mutual value creation, consistently asking: Who is the target audience? How can we create value for them? How do we ensure profitability and sustainability? This philosophy has proven effective across varied industries, geographies, and contexts. Beyond professional pursuits, Dietly thrives on collaborative problem-solving with passionate teams. Personal time is spent playing games and exploring parks with his young daughter, hitting the golf course and ski slopes, and following baseball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jordan Hammerstad about the new report out from the Josh Bersin company, The Definitive Guide to Corporate Learning.Jordan Hammerstad is Associate Director of Research at The Josh Bersin Company, where she leads the L&D Roundtable—an executive forum driving corporate learning innovation. Passionate about the intersection of behavioral sciences and the workplace, she pursued a bachelor's degree in neuroscience before obtaining her master's in human resources. As a certified HR practitioner, Jordan brings experience from multiple industries, including commercial real estate, higher education, industrial automation, retail, and transportation. Her research focuses on learning and development—notably dynamic skilling, performance enablement, and AI-first corporate learning transformations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lee Rubin about work life balance and employee well being.Lee Rubin is a visionary culture leader with over a decade of experience in B2B sales. She first came up with the idea to help companies plan better corporate events back in 2014 when tasked with planning an event for her team. Lee is a leading pioneer of the virtual events space, pivoting Confetti from in-person to virtual team building following the 2020 pandemic. Her deep expertise and passion lies in helping companies scale and improve company culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jamie Ramsden about creating a sense of community in a highly-fragmented workplace and world.Jamie Ramsden is CEO & Founder at Adastra Leadership. He is an Executive Leadership Coach and Former CEO, and is the author of "Let's Go!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tammy Watchorn about what it takes to become a "Change Ninja"!Tammy Watchorn is an experienced change management specialist who honed her expertise through years in the public sector, where she navigated complex organizational challenges. After encountering numerous obstacles to innovation, she developed a strategic approach to change management that she calls the "Change Ninja" methodology—focusing on subtle, effective techniques that eliminate barriers and resistance. As the author of "The Change Ninja Handbook," Tammy offers a unique, gamified approach to change management, helping professionals overcome workplace resistance through practical, often humorous strategies. Following a significant personal challenge, she applied her professional expertise to her own circumstances, demonstrating the universal applicability of her methods. This experience inspired her second book, "The Change Ninja Returns, and this time it's personal," scheduled for release in Autumn 2024. Tammy's work combines neuroscience principles with proven change management tools to help individuals and organizations navigate transitions more effectively and create space for creativity and innovation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ravi Rajani about relationship currency and the five communication habits for limitless influence and business success.RAVI RAJANI is an international keynote speaker, communication expert, and LinkedIn Learning instructor, with over 65,000 people having taken his courses on Conscious and Charismatic Communication. Recognized as one of the world’s leading thought leaders on storytelling and communication, Ravi has worked with mission-driven leaders, teams and organizations such as Oracle NetSuite, T-Mobile, and Sherwin Williams. Over the years, Ravi has helped companies and people like this become masterful communicators, tell compelling stories, listen with intention and build meaningful relationships that amplify revenue growth and cultivate a culture of trust. Off stage or camera, Ravi lives just outside of London, UK, with his wife, son, daughter and furry little West Highland Terrier. His forthcoming book, Relationship Currency: Five Communication Habits for Limitless Influence and Business Success, will be released in November 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alaina Love about her book, PERMISSION TO BE YOU: Discover Your Purpose And Passions To Bring Your Best Self To Everything – And Everyone.Alaina Love is CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting and a sought-after expert who coaches leaders and their teams on defining their purpose and using their passions to build healthy, productive workplaces and flourish in daily life. She is co-author of the bestselling book The Purpose Linked Organization and was formerly a research scientist and the executive director of global human resources at Merck & Co., Inc. Love is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Change Leadership Program, studied medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, and holds a degree in medical technology from Monmouth University. Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, Love is a member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches. An avid leadership thinker, she has written for Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington Post, and Harvard Business Review. Love lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Johnathan Grzybowski about leveraging your organizational talent to win in the future of work.Johnathan Grzybowski is the co-founder of Penji, a creative subscription service that empowers businesses, agencies, and teams with the simplest way to access creative talent. He’s also a storyteller and host of Dear Dads and Free Ideas, where he shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and family life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathryn Landis about effectively leading diverse teams.Kathryn Landis helps organizations accelerate success by empowering growth-minded leaders and their teams with executive coaching, team coaching, offsites, and leadership development training in today's dynamic business environment. Kathryn's insights and strategies have gained recognition in prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes, further establishing her reputation as a sought-after expert in the field. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University, Certificate in Executive and Organizational Coaching from Columbia University, Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and BS from Indiana University. Moreover, Kathryn is a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional (NDCCDP), Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ACC) and Professor of C-Suite Leadership New York University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathryn Landis about effectively leading diverse teams. Kathryn Landis helps organizations accelerate success by empowering growth-minded leaders and their teams with executive coaching, team coaching, offsites, and leadership development training in today's dynamic business environment. Kathryn's insights and strategies have gained recognition in prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes, further establishing her reputation as a sought-after expert in the field. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University, Certificate in Executive and Organizational Coaching from Columbia University, Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and BS from Indiana University. Moreover, Kathryn is a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional (NDCCDP), Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ACC) and Professor of C-Suite Leadership New York University. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!