Menttium Matters

Navigating Your Career in Corporate America with Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, Vice President of Human Resources at Molex

In this episode, Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, a Global HR leader and executive coach, offers excellent advice for career planning based on his book, You’re Worth it! Navigating Your Career in Corporate America. This episode will help listeners think about career planning in a new way. Coach Ha-Keem also offers best practices for taking your career to the next level.

The 5-Step Framework for an Unstoppable Career with Maria Kauffman, Engineer and Podcast Host of The Everyday Heroine

In this episode, we take a look at the intersection of focus and resilience. We hear from Maria Kauffman, a women's leadership expert who transformed her corporate engineer experience into a life coach practice (as well as creating the podcast “The Everyday Heroine”). Maria discusses the common misconception that resilience is a personal trait, when in fact it is a skill we can all develop. She shares a 5-step process that provides the structure to focus on who we are, how we may choose to face our challenges, and how we can take ownership of our careers. Join us for an inspiring and joyful conversation.

Navigating the Changing Technology Landscape with Dr. Leanne Ward, Partner of Federal Gov’t. and Defense at Kearney

In the past year, the technology landscape has witnessed remarkable progress, particularly in breakthroughs related to artificial intelligence. In this episode of the Menttium Matters Podcast, Dr. Leanne Ward shares her perspective on where AI is elevating the way we connect, collaborate, and communicate and explores the important question of how businesses can adopt AI in an ethical and responsible way.

From Awareness to Action: Addressing the Children’s Mental Health Crisis with Craig Warren, CEO of Washburn Center for Children

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with Craig Warren, who is the CEO of Washburn Center for Children, Minnesota’s leading mental health center. Children’s mental health has been declared a national health emergency, and a recent PEW survey shows that it tops the list of things parents worry about. Craig walks us through the signs parents should look for that a child might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and highlights resources parents can use to support their children’s wellbeing. He provides best practices for what parents and caregivers can do to empower kids and teens to be more resilient. He also offers his number one suggestion for how parents and caregivers can prioritize their own mental health.  

From Burnout to Balance: Tips to Prioritize Wellbeing in Leadership with Amy Brandli, Head of Operations at Visana Health

In this episode, we continue the conversation initiated during our Business Education Webinar that focused on the topic "Quest for Balance - Reclaiming Wellness in all Aspects of Life".

Amy Brandli returns to provide a wealth of tangible and time-tested practices proven to increase our sense of well being. Centered around the 'Four Pillars of Well Being', Amy shares daily best practices and practical tips for all aspects of well being - Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional. Come prepared to take notes!

From the Boardroom to Zoom: Tips to Navigating Executive Presence and Creating an Impact with Adam Dill, Chief Customer Officer at Wicked Foods

On this episode of the Menttium Matters Podcast, Adam Dill breaks down a common leadership challenge and provides a holistic perspective on what Executive Presence is, as well as tips on how to lead with authenticity and decisiveness. He also addresses how to influence and inspire the people around us! Click to listen to practical tips on being an effective leader and influencing change, even if you are a self proclaimed introvert.

Reflecting on The Leadership Journey: 7 Powerful Tips for Getting Things Done with Tom O’Brien, Vice President of Human Resources at Trinchero Family Estates

On this episode of the Menttium Matters Podcast, Menttium's Megan Cummings-Krueger sat down with 15-time Menttium Mentor, Tom O'Brien, for an authentic and insightful conversation about life-changing events, how they alter our perspective, and how to open ourselves up to what is possible. He also shares how his own personal and professional experiences led him to find his passion for mentoring. 

Challenging the Status Quo: Tips for Influencing and Leading Change with Dr. Leon Zeng, Senior Director of Behavioral Marketing and Analytics at Morningstar

In this episode, Dr. Leon Zeng reveals a newly developed interview technique to find the best talent for a position. He shares what it felt like to come to the US as an immigrant and describes the positive impact his Menttium mentor had on his career trajectory. We discuss why it can be difficult to change behavior, and he suggests two simple steps that help people make positive changes. As an expert influencer, Dr. Zeng also shares his #1 strategy for influencing.

Life After Tragedy - Navigating Through Grief and Change to Find Purpose with Jody LaVoie, CEO and Coach at Widows in The Workplace

In this episode, we hear from a grief and loss expert, whose path of purpose took a sudden turn when her CEO husband was killed at work. Jody LaVoie shares the life lessons she’s learned as she navigated through this abrupt, painful change that impacted her personally, professionally, and as a parent. Her story of resilience is inspiring and offers a unique perspective on managing the reality of constant change.

Empowering Women Leaders and the Importance of being a Continuous Learner with Sarah Blomquist, HR Consultant and Owner of SB Resources, LLC

We celebrate Women’s History Month with Sarah Blomquist, who is a passionate advocate for empowering women in the workforce. Sarah offers timely advice for navigating the contradictions we all face, like “fit in” and “be authentic.” She shares what she wishes she would have known 10 years ago and reveals lessons she’s learned from being a working mom.  Sarah draws on her extensive HR experience to suggest structural changes and best practices that will support women to reach executive levels.