Episodes 142
Avg. Duration 32m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (35)
Since May 2016
Latest Episode May 2026

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If you're passionate about creating better, more fulfilling workplaces, you'll get lots of inspiration and ideas from organizational psychologist Sanja Licina, PhD, having conversations with a variety of guests with remarkable experiences.

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Data with a Heart: The Future of People Analytics and Human-Centered Work

May 13, 2026 47m

In this episode, Sanja talks with Dr. Alexis Fink, an experienced industrial-organizational psychologist who has shaped workforce strategy across global giants including Meta, Microsoft, and…

The Blueprint for Thriving Talent: Building Culture on a Foundation of Safety

Apr 15, 2026 46m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, Sanja sits down with Aoife O’Brien, founder of Happier at Work and author of the book Thriving Talent. Drawing on her twenty-year corporate career and a…

The Silent ROI: Why Psychological Safety is Your Most Critical Measurable Metric

Mar 18, 2026 51m

What does it really mean to create a psychologically safe workplace and can you actually measure it? In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, host Sanja Licina, PhD sits down with Dr. Serena Huang,…

Capitalizing on Chaos

Feb 11, 2026 48m

In this gripping episode of Empowering Workplaces, host Sanja welcomes Rob Kalwarowsky—an MIT-trained engineer, former NCAA All-American, and author of the bestseller Capitalizing on Chaos: The…

The Family 360: What Leaders Learn at Home That Transforms Perfomance

Oct 08, 2025 36m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we welcome Clint Kofford, President and Managing Director at LeaderWorks. Clint introduces us to the Family 360, a 360 feedback tool created at LeaderWorks…

The Risk of Angst: Designing Work That Truly Works for Humans

Jul 09, 2025 44m

On this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Guille Santana sit down with Dr. Shonna Waters and Dr. Erin Eatough, co-founders of Fractional Insights, to explore the findings…

Women Shaping AI: Malvika Jethmalani on Data, Inclusion, and Driving Change

Jun 11, 2025 45m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Guille Santana sit down with Malvika Jethmalani, founder of Atvis Group and Women Shaping AI. Malvika shares her journey from…

Building Trust & Culture at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with CHRO Lynn Merritt

May 28, 2025 31m

On this episode of Empowering Workplaces we welcome Lynn Merritt, CHRO at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Lynn shares with us how she’s creating a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion…

Closing the Skills Gap with AI, a Conversation with the Founders of SkillsBridge

May 14, 2025 47m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we chat with the founders of SkillsBridge AI: Koushik Gupta, Piyush Mathur, and Akesh Agrawal about their innovative platform that helps companies bridge…

Balancing Ethics and Innovation: Avoiding ‘Creepy Analytics’ with Dr. Salvatore Falletta

Jan 29, 2025 52m

HR analytics holds exciting potential to drive success for both organizations and employees. But as technological advancements reshape the workplace, the rise of HR analytics has sparked concerns…

Practical Advice on How to get Ahead in Business as a Likeable Badass

Jan 15, 2025 42m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we welcome Dr. Alison Fragale, renowned psychologist, professor, and author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get to the Success They Deserve. Dr. Fragale shares…

Jumpstarting Your Workplace Culture with Eric Stone

Jul 11, 2024 35m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we’re talking with Eric Stone, speaker and author of “Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture,” to explore the critical elements of employee engagement and high…

The Power of Grace Notes: Showing Appreciation and Love with Andrea Driessen

Jun 20, 2024 34m

We are honored to have Andrea Driessen, a renowned message strategist and TED speaker, join us. Andrea, known for her impactful TEDx talk, “The Profound Power of Gratitude and Living Eulogies,”…

Radical Humility: Urs Koenig’s Guide to Being a Badass Leader and a Good Human

Jun 05, 2024 39m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we sit down with Urs Koenig, a military peacekeeping commander, ultra-endurance champion, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Radical Humility: Be a…

Elevating People Analytics with Ian OKeefe

May 22, 2024 35m

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcomeIan OKeefe, Founder and CEO of ikona Analytics. With a stellar career leading people analytics teams at some of the world’s most iconic companies, such as…

Transforming Workplace Culture with Wellbeing Initiatives

May 08, 2024 37m

In this episode we’re joined by Melis Abacıoğlu, the visionary founder and CEO of Wellbees, to explore the pivotal role of employee wellbeing in shaping organizational culture. While investing in…

Creating Big and Sustainable Change Inside Organizations with Enrique Rubio

Apr 24, 2024 38m

In today’s episode or Empowering Workplaces, our special guest Enrique Rubio, top 100 HR influencer and founder and head of global community, talks about the evolving landscape of company cultures…

How to Create a Culture Where Employees Speak Up with Stephen (Shed) Shedletzky

Apr 10, 2024 37m

Today on Empowering Workplaces we are joined by Stephen (Shed) Shedletzky, founder of Shed Inspires and the celebrated author of “Speak Up Culture.” Shed is an igniter, speaker, and master…

Why Having Trust in the Workplace Is Critical, and How We Can More Effectively Build It

Mar 20, 2024 36m

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we talk about the importance of trust in the workplace with one of our favorite thought leaders, Dan Riley, co-founder of RADICL. We believe trust is the…

Tips on How to Effectively Shape Remote Work Policies

Feb 28, 2024 39m

We are joined by Mine Dedekoca, Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Work Studio to talk about how organizations can better navigate the transition between remote, hybrid, and in-office models. Mine…

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