Welcome to the The Ripple Effect - A Give River Podcast: Your go-to resource for cultivating thriving workplaces! Each week, we bring engaging conversations with thought leaders and wellness experts reshaping work culture. Explore groundbreaking strategies, real-life success stories, and actionable advice on emotional intelligence, peer recognition, gamification, and more. Whether you're a leader or wellness advocate, gain insights to create a supportive, high-performing environment. Subscribe now and start transforming your workplace today!
Ep 11 Somatic Practices for Work Productivity with Whitney Dawn Pyles
Are you feeling stuck at your desk or overwhelmed by a mounting to-do list?
Whitney Dawn Pyles joins The Ripple Effect Podcast to offer a refreshing perspective on professional growth through somatic coaching.
This episode is packed with "micro-practices" that take less than three minutes but can completely reset your nervous system for a more productive, joyful workday.
Three Micro-Practices for Your Workday:
Body Scanning: Building awareness of where your body is in space to invite immediate presence.
Orientation: A simple sensory exercise to look away from the screen and remind your nervous system that you are safe.
Intuitive Movement: Savoring a stretch or trying "shaking" to wake up your system and release kinetic energy.
Please reach out to Whitney Dawn!
Her website (https://www.whitneydawn.com/)
Her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneydawnpyles/)
4 May 2026
Ep 10 - Empathy In The Workplace with Leanne Butterworth
Empathy isn’t about “being nice”—it’s a proven driver of innovation, retention, and revenue.
In this episode of the Ripple Effect podcast, host Meghan speaks with Leanne Butterworth, the most recognized empathy leader in Australia.
Leanne is an empathy educator, TEDx speaker, author, university lecturer and social entrepreneur on a mission to create happy, healthy workforces andcommunities by delivering empathy content that is interactive, accessible and fun!
This conversation explores Leanne's journey to becoming an empathy expert, the three types of empathy, and practical steps to enhance empathy in the workplace.
Links:
www.empathyfirst.com.au (http://www.empathyfirst.com.au/)
www.linkedin.com/in/leannebutterworth (http://www.linkedin.com/in/leannebutterworth)
www.instagram.com/empathyfirsthq (http://www.instagram.com/empathyfirsthq)
Watch her TEDx Talk - here - www.empathyfirst.com.au/tedxqut (http://www.empathyfirst.com.au/tedxqut)
The leadership coach who connected Leanne and I, Renee Shea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-shea/)
20 Mar 2026
Ep 9 Boundaries As A Leadership Tool with Helen Young McLaughlin
In this episode of the Ripple Effect podcast, Helen Young McLaughlin shares her journey as a leader and coach, emphasizing the importance of empathy, effective communication, and setting boundaries in the workplace. She discusses how these elements contribute to a healthier organizational culture and better team engagement. Helen provides practical strategies for leaders to enhance their communication skills and foster connections within their teams, ultimately leading to improved productivity and job satisfaction.
Links you'll need:
Helen's website ([Helenyoungcoaching.com](https://helenyoungcoaching.com/) )
Helen's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenyoung-mclaughlin/)
Remember to DM her "toolkit" and she will share it with you
Helen's book rec: Marshall Goldsmith called Triggers (https://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/books)
The Julie Necklace (https://northbethesda.scoutandmollys.com/the-julie-necklace/)
Thank you for listening!
Keywords
leadership, empathy, boundaries, communication, coaching, emotional intelligence, workplace culture, listening skills, personal development, team engagement
4 Feb 2026
Ep 8 Conflict Resolution with Rachel Goldman
In this episode, Rachel Goldman shares practical strategies for enhancing conflict resolution, effective communication, and authentic leadership both at work and in personal life. Whether you're leading a team, navigating family dynamics, or striving for personal growth, Rachel's insights are invaluable.
Key Topics:
The transition from law to coaching: how mediation shapes leadership skills
Why conflict resolution is critical in today’s divisive culture
The five steps of effective communication and overcoming common glitches
Cultivating curiosity and managing judgments to improve dialogues
Practical tools for conflict management in organizations and communities
The importance of authentic leadership and aligning with your true self
How assessments like DISC and StrengthsFinder can enhance self-awareness and communication
The impact of teaching conflict resolution skills to children for societal change
Rachel’s favorite resources: William Ury’s Getting to Yes (https://youtu.be/saXfavo1OQo?si=X7NmdOK-AtSstl3z)
Building confidence in expressing and managing emotions in high-stakes conversations
Please visit Rachel's website https://www.rbgoldmanconsulting.com/ (https://www.rbgoldmanconsulting.com/)
Thank you for tuning in to explore how you can foster connection, understanding, and authentic leadership in all areas of life with Rachel Goldman!
6 Nov 2025
Ep 7 Responding vs Reacting with Raymond Scholl
Raymond Scholl
HR Executive (PHRca) • ICF-ACC Coach • US Marine Corps Veteran & Naval Aviator
techniques for managing emotional responses, and the significance of curiosity and trust in communication. Raymond also introduces the Enso philosophy, emphasizing the value of lifelong learning and personal growth.
www.ensoleadershipcoach.com (https://www.ensoleadershipcoach.com/)
Raymond on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondscholl/)
20 Jun 2025
Ep 6 Get To Know Your People with Jamie Getgood
Jamie Getgood, CEO, discusses reviving defeated workforces through psychological safety, ostentatious listening, and authentic relationships, offering insights into fostering a thriving company culture in this interview.
21 May 2025
Ep 5 Mental Fitness with Bara Mann
In this episode of the Give River Podcast, leadership coach, Bara Mann, explores the power of positive intelligence and the sage mindset in the workplace. From engineering to coaching, Bara shares how learning to slow down became her ultimate productivity hack. Meghan and Bara dive into the value of mental fitness, how to gain control over your mind, and why self-compassion and storytelling are essential tools for effective leadership.
Bara so generously offered a free gift, just for you the listener. If you are interested in the tools mentioned in this episode or better understanding how your mind works, Bara is offering a complimentary self-sabotage awareness session. Redeem at: baraco.org/podcast (baraco.org/podcast)
You'll dive into exactly what's going on with your mind and how you can overcome it.
17 Apr 2025
Ep 4 "Humanizing the Employee Experience" with Clayton Steel
🎙️ This week on the Give River podcast, we're joined by Clayton Steel, employee experience expert at HiBob (www.hibob.com), who brings a refreshing, deeply human approach to workplace culture. Clayton shares why humanizing employees is more than a buzzword—it's a business imperative.
In this episode, Clayton and Meghan dive into:
Why being yourself at work isn’t optional—it’s essential
How empowerment and trust fuel engagement (and boost profits)
The underestimated power of therapy and critical feedback in leadership growth
What happens when you actually ask employees what they want
If you're a leader looking to create a culture where people feel seen, safe, and supported—or just someone who believes work should feel more like you—this one’s for you.
💡 “We need more opportunities to be ourselves.” – Clayton Steel
Clay's Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claysteel/)
As mentioned in the episode, Clay volunteers with The StartUp Experts (https://www.startupexperts.us/)community.
Click here for more information about Give River. (giveriver.com)
20 Mar 2025
Ep 3 The Language of Leadership with Michelle Beauchamp
On this episode of The Ripple Effect -The Give River Podcast, CEO of The Champ Group and Leadership Coach, Michelle Beauchamp, shares her thoughts on The Language of Leadership. Her leadership vocabulary starts with self-awareness and includes trust, psychological safety, belonging, listening, courage, vulnerability, feedback, empathy, integrity, and self-care. She highlights the surprising benefits of having a diverse workforce and offers actionable steps you can take in your business today to improve productivity and profits.
You can find Michelle on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebeauchamp/) or her website www.thechampgroup.com (www.thechampgroup.com).
7 Mar 2025
Ep 2 Part 2 "Witness The Good" with Jess Pettitt
On this episode of The Ripple Effect - The Give River podcast, Meghan continues her chats with the hilarious and wise, Jess Pettitt, about creating truly inclusive workplaces. Jess explains why celebrating team contributions is an easy thing you can do to create a happy, healthy, high-performing workplace.
Jess Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP, believes to thrive in this world you have to ride two horses at once – one of humility and one of ego.This is why while performing stand-up in NYC she also worked as a diversity and inclusion specialist as a day job. For almost 20 years Jess uses humor to deliver actionable content related to everything you ever wanted to know about where leadership and diversity collide but are afraid to ask. Though often referred to as a thought leader, Jess responds that she just makes leaders think.
Link to Jess's 2020 book (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HJVQX6X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_W06Q5N8XE84XADN0FJ26)
Link to her 2024 book (https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Doing-Good-Best-That/dp/B0DHKL9Q39/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V32664OBPIQN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9EoCQouTp27JaBsQK8OLHeZUhpGq-xFefBQ84LMqb-5HyowdqZQXWtxS-deMid4aURCSLiHDrHbxAtUOMJdbAc-CnQ-4zJDxZgv494RDTkqX5gMC1DESoz-qdTZaLA7BkjCOElHtRYVpro0)
Jess Pettitt's website (https://jesspettitt.com/)
7 Mar 2025
Ep 2 Part 1 "Power Dynamics In The Workplace" with Jess Pettitt
On this episode of The Ripple Effect - The Give River podcast, Meghan chats with the wise and hilarious, Jess Pettitt, about creating truly inclusive workplaces. Jess shares her journey into DEI, explores power dynamics, and highlights how curiosity, empathy, and self-reflection shape great leadership. Packed with personal stories and actionable advice, this conversation is a must-listen for leaders ready to build emotionally intelligent, inclusive cultures! Be sure to catch Part 2 of the conversation.
Jess Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP, believes to thrive in this world you have to ride two horses at once – one of humility and one of ego.This is why while performing stand-up in NYC she also worked as a diversity and inclusion specialist as a day job. For almost 20 years Jess uses humor to deliver actionable content related to everything you ever wanted to know about where leadership and diversity collide but are afraid to ask. Though often referred to as a thought leader, Jess responds that she just makes leaders think.
Link to Jess's 2020 book (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HJVQX6X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_W06Q5N8XE84XADN0FJ26)
Link to her 2024 book (https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Doing-Good-Best-That/dp/B0DHKL9Q39/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V32664OBPIQN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9EoCQouTp27JaBsQK8OLHeZUhpGq-xFefBQ84LMqb-5HyowdqZQXWtxS-deMid4aURCSLiHDrHbxAtUOMJdbAc-CnQ-4zJDxZgv494RDTkqX5gMC1DESoz-qdTZaLA7BkjCOElHtRYVpro0)
Jess Pettitt's website (https://jesspettitt.com/)
19 Feb 2025
Ep 1 "Awareness leads to response ability" with Dr. Steven Goodwin
In this episode of The Ripple Effect - A Give River podcast, Dr. Stephen Goodwin shares his journey from being a Lutheran parish pastor to becoming a passionate leader in organizational development. He discusses the importance of empowering employees, creating a healthy work culture, and the role of leaders in shaping organizational values. Dr. Goodwin emphasizes the need for awareness and accountability in leadership, and he provides insights into effective feedback mechanisms and the significance of listening to employees. Through case studies, he illustrates the impact of culture on organizational success and shares his vision for a better workplace environment.
The Turning West Website (https://turningwest.com/)
Dr Steven Goodwin on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstevegoodwin/) (www.giveriver.com)
Give River Website (www.giveriver.com)
Keywords: leadership, organizational culture, employee engagement, healthy work environment, feedback, awareness, accountability, Turning West, Dr. Stephen Goodwin, culture transformation
3 Feb 2025
Give River Trailer
Welcome to the Give River Podcast: Cultivating Thriving Workplaces
Are you ready to transform your work environment into a haven of personal wellness and professional growth? Join us on the Give River Podcast, where we explore the practices, insights, and stories that are shaping the future of healthy, happy, and high-performing workplaces.
Each week, we bring you engaging conversations with thought leaders, wellness experts, and industry trailblazers who are redefining success and well-being in the workplace. From groundbreaking wellness strategies and innovative professional development approaches to real-life success stories and actionable advice, our podcast is your go-to resource for creating a thriving work culture.
What to Expect:
In-Depth Interviews: Hear from pioneers who are making waves in personal wellness and professional development, and learn about their unique approaches and success stories.
Expert Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from leading practitioners and experts on topics like emotional intelligence, peer recognition, and gamification in the workplace.
Actionable Strategies: Discover practical tips and strategies that you can implement in your own organization to enhance employee engagement, foster a positive work culture, and drive performance.
Whether you’re a leader looking to inspire change, a wellness advocate seeking new ideas, or simply curious about the latest trends in workplace culture, the Give River Podcast offers the insights and inspiration you need to make a meaningful impact.
Tune in and join us on this journey towards creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Subscribe now and start transforming your work environment today!
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Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100
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