Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Liz Sweigart

Shows

Past the Profile
Past the ProfileEma Bryant on Courage, Self-Compassion, and Making a Difference Through CareHost Liz Sweigart and Ema Bryant first connected through Liz’s writing on mental health—a message from Ema’s father turned into a friendship that has spanned continents, countless conversations, and a shared commitment to honesty about the hard parts of healing. In this deeply personal episode of Past the Profile, Ema—radiographer, healthcare professional, and self-described “work in progress”—opens up about her journey with depression and anxiety, the lessons learned in therapy, and how compassion and faith ground her work in patient care. She and Liz talk about the weight of invisible struggles, the courage it tak...
2025-10-0744 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileMaya Zuckerman on System Shifts, Bridging Worlds, and Regenerative LeadershipHost Liz Sweigart first met Maya Zuckerman through the Holochain / Holo project before teaming up again on Visvere. In this episode of Past the Profile, Maya traces her journey from product and operations manager to ecosystem architect. She and Liz explore why culture hacking beats disruption, how regenerative principles can be embedded into technology from the start, and what it means to move from extraction to reciprocity in both business and community. Highlights From film to futures → how early work in digital media opened a path to regenerative tech and organizational design. Collective storytelling → why the stor...
2025-09-3039 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileHilary Turner on Finding Your People, Continuous Reinvention, and The Long RunA three-chapter history connects host Liz Sweigart and Hilary Turner: dorm-mates at Rice University’s Wiess College, a wedding cameo years later, and—most meaningfully—a 2016 Facebook message that turned into miles and miles around the Rice loop. One Saturday run became a standing ritual, international half-marathons, and a friendship built on mutual encouragement and just the right amount of stubbornness. In this Past the Profile episode, Hilary—editor-turned-MBA-turned-librarian-in-training—traces her path from New York publishing (Wiley, Penguin) to UT Austin student services to tech marketing… and finally into the library and information world she now calls home (MSLS p...
2025-09-2348 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileClaire Skillen on Climate-Aware Supply Chains, Human-Centered Processes, and Leading with HumilityA vulnerable LinkedIn post about mental health first connected host Liz Sweigart and Claire Skillen. One cold DM turned into a long phone call—and a friendship built on systems thinking, honest reflection, and a shared belief that people belong at the center of every process. In this Past the Profile episode, Claire—newly appointed President & CEO of Planet-Based Foods Global (PBFG)—traces a pivot from “food products” to food systems: vertical gardens and drying units (PBF Tech), direct-trade supply chains, and community-first operations aimed at climate adaptation and food security. She and Liz dig into leading publicly w...
2025-09-1629 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDritton Jemmalay on Family-First Leadership, Values-Driven Business, and Lifelong LearningHost Liz Sweigart and Dritton Jemmalay met more than a decade ago serving energy clients across time zones—she in Houston, he in Brisbane—before finally connecting in person at a Shanghai conference. The friendship has since spanned continents, careers, and now kids. In this episode of Past the Profile, Dritton—global tax and structuring consultant and founder of the independent professional services firm TP Benchmark—reflects on becoming a husband and father, relocating to London to support his surgeon wife’s fellowship, and choosing a family-first operating system at home and at work. He and Liz explore an...
2025-09-0935 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileTorbjørn Fyrvik on Scaling Grassroots, Sustainable Activism, and Building CatalystIntroduced by a mutual friend at the Oslo Freedom Forum, host Liz Sweigart and Torbjørn “T-Bear” Fyrvik bonded over the nuts and bolts of movement-building. What began as a hallway chat became an ongoing exchange about practical tools, generous mentorship, and the real human limits of doing hard things for a long time. In this episode of Past the Profile, Torbjørn—Norwegian activist now based in Berlin—traces a path from climate street actions to designing infrastructure for grassroots groups. He and Liz unpack why Catalyst is “more than a CRM,” how community and know-how compound acros...
2025-09-0237 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileSteven Lewis on Authentic Interviews, Honest Conversations, and Creating "Heroes"A vulnerable LinkedIn post about mental health first connected host Liz Sweigart and Steven Lewis. One unexpected DM turned into hours of conversation—and a friendship that’s thrived across years and screens (they still haven’t met in person). In this episode of Past the Profile, Steven—former corporate general counsel, filmmaker, and creator of the interview series Heroes Have Heroes—traces how a tough season and two life-line podcasts inspired a new kind of filmed conversation: beautifully shot, psychologically safe, and centered on the people who shaped us. He and Liz unpack what it takes to earn ge...
2025-08-2643 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileMary Camacho on Privacy-First Wearables, Stakeholder Governance, and Listening to the MarketA chain of introductions brought host Liz Sweigart and Mary Camacho together at DWeb Camp, where a quick hello became hours of “problem-solving joy.” In this episode of Past the Profile, Mary, a longtime decentralized-tech operator, host of the Terms of Service podcast, and now founder of Cirdia, traces how a Fitbit on her wrist and a privacy gut-check turned into a company: privacy-first wellness wearables built for real people (starting with women 45+) who refuse to be “sold out” by their devices. She and Liz dive into why Cirdia incorporated as a public benefit corporation, how governance (not just privacy...
2025-08-2156 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileA Tuesday Note on Consistency, Permission, and 360-degree GraceThis short episode explains that Liz delayed the usual Tuesday release of Past The Profile to give guest Mary Camacho time to launch the investor website for her new venture, Cirdia. In her brief commentary, Liz reflects on artificial deadlines, the pressure of expectations, and choosing self-compassion and flexibility over rigid consistency. Check back on Thursday for the full interview--it's chock full of insight, humor, and warmth.
2025-08-1903 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileEllen Bird on Embracing “Youness,” Human-First Job Hunts, and Making Work Suck LessHost Liz Sweigart had known Ellen Bird for exactly 24 hours when they pressed “record.” Their catalyst? A mutual mentor—Dr. John Reed—who sensed instant resonance between Liz’s organizational-psych lens and Ellen’s gift for spotting people’s unique “Youness.” In this episode of Past the Profile, Ellen—the founder of Eunice, a “people-success” consultancy—replays her zig-zag path from emerging-media strategist to Google recruiting leader to coach who helps job-seekers and teams make work suck less. Together they explore why human-first, market-second positioning beats keyword chasing, how COVID “microwaved” some workplace changes and “pressure-cooked” others, and why the tiny word you may be t...
2025-08-1250 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileElaine Duncan on Abandoning Perfection, Claiming Identity, and Turning Pain into PurposeHost Liz Sweigart met Elaine Duncan several years ago after Liz posted a vulnerable mental-health reflection on LinkedIn. Elaine—moved by the post—sent a cold DM of gratitude. One phone call (no video, just listening) sparked a friendship rooted in deep conversation, shared writing classes, and mutual permission to shed every professional mask. In this Past the Profile episode, Elaine—writer, consultant, and author-in-progress of the memoir Mercy—revisits that first call and traces her long journey from corporate over-achiever to mountain-top writer exploring complex trauma, mid-life ADHD diagnosis, and psychedelic healing. She and Liz discuss how writ...
2025-08-0549 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileParsa on Cultural Innovation, Emerging Entrepreneurship, and Finding HomeHost Liz Sweigart first met Parsa on a winding Jeep ride to DWeb Camp. What started as small talk from the back seat turned into an enduring friendship grounded in vulnerability, candid conversations about identity, and a shared love of Persian food. This episode of Past the Profile is intentionally raw—no edits, no polished silence—because the story deserves to breathe. Parsa traces his journey from queer teen poet in Shiraz to U.S. boarding-school student, college humanities major, and now budding human-centered tech entrepreneur. Along the way he unpacks the grief of family separation, the gift...
2025-07-2953 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileAladár Tepelea on Technology for Thriving, Values-Aligned Investing, and Dream-Driven ConnectionsA viral LinkedIn post on mental health first linked host Liz Sweigart with Zurich-based entrepreneur Aladár Tepelea. One direct message became a video call, which blossomed into years of idea-swapping (and friend-level concierge introductions) across time zones. In this #PastTheProfile episode, Aladár—co-founder of Mindset Technologies and Allindex—charts his journey from strategic associate inside big corporates to serial founder obsessed with tech that elevates human awareness. He and Liz explore why resonance beats simple relevance when networking, how eye-tracking AI can reveal cognitive load in real time, and why his moon-shot dream is “A World in...
2025-07-2233 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileChris Rawden on Living Your Performance, Reading the Room, and Owning the Energy You BringHost Liz Sweigart first met Brussels-based coach Chris Rawden when a thoughtful LinkedIn comment turned into a video call—and then into a pandemic-era pen-pal friendship. Their bi-monthly check-ins became a safe rehearsal room to practice coaching skills, swap leadership puzzles, and compare parenting notes across the Atlantic. In this #PastTheProfile episode, Chris—founder of Live Your Performance and a lifelong musician—traces his path from cornet soloist and youth-orchestra tours to advising senior accountants, lawyers, and international executives. He and Liz explore how musical training maps to business life, why “start where people are” beats pushing them where...
2025-07-1536 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Joanie Connell on Guardrails for AI, Critical-Thinking Cultures, and Workplaces Built for HumansHost Liz Sweigart sits down with Dr. Joanie Connell—electrical-engineer-turned-consulting-psychologist, founder of Flexible Work Solutions, and newly elected President of the Society of Consulting Psychology. Joanie traces her journey from Silicon Valley circuit boards to advising tech leaders on human-centric innovation. Together they explore why critical thinking is the best guardrail for AI, how affiliative humor defuses tension, and what it means to make work better for people and people better for work. Highlights How snowy Boston winters nudged Connell toward California Discovering psychology as a way to bridge the engineer–human gap. Why properly stewarded tech...
2025-07-0828 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Daniel Lattimore on Improv Agility, Building Community, and Humor as a Leadership ToolThis week, host Liz Sweigart is joined by Dr. Daniel Lattimore — stand-up-comic-turned-consulting-psychologist and Community Domain Leader for the Society of Consulting Psychology. Daniel, the founder of Omiyo Consulting, traces his arc from bombing a college open-mic to integrating affiliative humor and improv principles into executive coaching. He and Liz unpack why leaders often feel like “Superman alone on stage,” how moments of laughter can create psychological safety, and why he’s happiest switching between front-of-room “leader” and supportive “first follower” roles. Highlights How a failed stand-up set nudged Daniel toward psychology — and showed him comedy’s deeper therapeutic p...
2025-07-0131 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Shannon Jennings on Systems Thinking, Strategic Doing, and the Power of Small WinsWalks and talks at the 2022 APA Convention in Minneapolis sealed the friendship between host Liz Sweigart and Shannon Jennings, PsyD, LMHC. Now, they sit down together to explore how their connection and collaboration has grown over the last few years. In this episode of Past the Profile, Shannon, a therapist-turned-facilitator, strategic-doing champion, and self-described super connector, revisits that serendipitous beginning and unpacks how her “everything, everywhere, all at once” brain helps leaders tame messy, adaptive problems. She and Liz explore translating deep psychology into business value, the magic of micro-commitments, and why uncertainty is Shannon’s favorite playgr...
2025-06-2423 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Mira Brancu on Agency, Systems Thinking, and Turning Insight into ActionA mutual mentor, Dr. John Reed, once told host Liz Sweigart: “You have to meet Mira.” Minutes into their first call, Liz and Dr. Mira Brancu were jumping from quantum physics to organizational power structures. A lasting friendship was born. In this episode of Past the Profile, Mira (founder & CEO of Towerscope) retraces her journey from arriving in the United States from Romania as a young girl to psychologist, author, and architect of a new Leadership Academy for mid-level managers in resource-strapped sectors. She and Liz swap stories about mentorship seeds that sprout years later, the difference betw...
2025-06-1724 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDaveed Benjamin on Turning Noise into Knowledge, Collective Agency, and the Future of the WebA chance Hacker Hall conversation at DWeb Camp — sparked by the words “Holochain” and “Nostr” — pulled host Liz Sweigart into conversation with technologist-activist Daveed Benjamin. Within hours, they were mapping constellations of human knowledge and scheming how to weave deeper context and connection into the fabric of the Internet. In this episode of Past the Profile, Daveed (co-author of The Metaweb: The Next Level of the Internet and catalyst behind the Meta-Layer Initiative) traces the path from local-energy advocate to architect of a web where everyone can link, label, and share context. He and Liz explore why our data shou...
2025-06-1029 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Sunni Lampasso on Lifeguard Instincts, DJ Performance Psychology, and Leveling UpHost Liz Sweigart met Dr. Sunni Lampasso during a pandemic-era phone call arranged by a mutual colleague at the Society of Consulting Psychology. Months later they finally connected in person — walking Minneapolis streets between APA Convention sessions and bonding over a shared love of live music. In this episode of Past the Profile, Sunni traces a career arc that runs from hedge-fund consulting to coaching international DJs. Along the way she recounts the childhood moment she pulled her grandmother from deep water, the lifeguard mindset that still shapes her work, and the “Level Up” book tour she’s using...
2025-06-0324 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Jenn Serlin on Meeting the Moment, Pro-Democracy Coaching, and Curiosity in ActionHost Liz Sweigart connected with Dr. Jenn Serlin only a month before this conversation was recorded through a Society of Consulting Psychology (APA Diviosn 13 / SCP) listserv thread. And yet, their first Zoom felt like two long-time friends resuming an endless conversation. That instant rapport shapes this episode of Past the Profile, where Jenn — performance psychologist, executive coach, lifelong learner, and unapologetic information junkie — explains why she’s pivoting her practice to serve pro-democracy candidates and causes. Highlights: How two consulting psychologists smashed the “impostor override” button to forge a fast partnership. Jenn's mantra of “What’s next?” — from...
2025-05-2723 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Annette Kramer on Playful Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, and Space InnovationHost Liz Sweigart first spotted Dr. Annette Kramer in a Zoom “salon” led by their mutual friend and editor, Art Kleiner. Kramer — a dancer-turned-long-18th-century scholar and self-described “fixer” — immediately stood out for her mix of scholarly rigor and playful curiosity. In this episode of Past the Profile, Liz and Annette trace that first virtual meeting into a far-ranging conversation on authentic leadership, designing accelerator programs that actually fit researchers’ needs, and why the emerging space economy feels like the early internet all over again. Highlights: How theatre training (making something from nothing to a deadline) ma...
2025-05-2023 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileLimari Navarrete on Weaving Connection, Translating Community to Business, and Elemental BalanceHost Liz Sweigart first met community strategist Limari Navarrete in the Redwoods of Northern California at DWeb Camp 2023, when they were placed in the same nightly “weaver group”. In this episode of Past the Profile they trace that serendipitous meeting to today, covering Limari's work with the Decentralized Identity Foundation, her passion for tech-for-good open-source projects, and a parallel journey into 500-hour yoga and Ayurveda training. Highlights: How introvert–extrovert chemistry turned a random campsite pairing into an enduring professional friendship. What Limari learned about belonging while managing global open-source communities and why “people d...
2025-05-1329 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileStuart Gibson on Actual Intelligence, Zealous Advocacy, and Lifelong ReinventionThe professional paths of host Liz Sweigart and guest Stuart Gibson first crossed at the inaugural NYU Tax Controversy Forum reception, back when Stu was Special Trial Counsel for the US Department of Justice Tax Division and Liz was a mid-career Big 4 tax advisor. Two decades, multiple career pivots, and a trans-Atlantic author-recruiting adventure later, Stu remains a plain-spoken mentor whose insights elevate every room he enters. In this episode of Past the Profile, the conversation traces his journey from landmark courtroom victories to leading a global tax newsroom and launching Actual Intelligence LLC, exploring how curiosity, integrity, and...
2025-05-0631 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileBonus Episode: Dr. Tondi Mondoloka on Honoring Legacy, Radical Self-Compassion, and Intergenerational StrengthImmediately after recording their first conversation, host Liz Sweigart realized she had held back a key question about the family story behind Dr. Tondi Mondoloka’s dissertation finish line. Rather than let that curiosity go, the two hit “record” again. In this short bonus episode of Past the Profile, Tondi recounts the spring 2023 crunch to defend her dissertation in time to walk at commencement—while her aunt, the very woman who first told a five-year-old Tondi she would one day earn a degree, visited from Zambia. The discussion unpacks the weight of arbitrary deadlines, the pressure high achiever...
2025-05-0214 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Tondi Mondoloka on Legacy, Vulnerability, and Thriving in FluxBack in our PhD days at The Chicago School, (now Dr.) Tondi Mondoloka and I first crossed paths in lively online discussion boards, then cemented the connection during our program’s inaugural weekend residency. That spark ignited a friendship still shaping both of our journeys. In this episode of Past the Profile we retrace that journey from late-night data coding marathons to career pivots and bold creative leaps, exploring how to honor a legacy, reconcile past and present, and move with courage when everything feels in flux. In this episode you’ll hear: How two doct...
2025-04-2925 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Tracey Benson on Unpacking Baggage, Exploring Identity, and Building Authentic CommunityJoin Dr. Tracey Benson and Dr. Liz Sweigart as they reflect on their serendipitous meeting at a conference in Brisbane — where being a little lost led to finding an unexpected and enduring connection. In this episode, Tracey and Liz explore the richness of perception, memory, and what it means to co-create meaning over time. Tracey opens up about the values that guide her beyond the professional bio: a deep commitment to community, environmental stewardship, and respectful partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture. They also dive into Tracey’s latest creative project, Bagg...
2025-04-2223 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Virginia Whitlock on Legacy, Love, and Leadership That Opens DoorsJoin Dr. Virginia Whitlock and Dr. Liz Sweigart for a heartfelt conversation about legacy, leadership, and the relationships that shape us. What began in an online classroom has grown into a friendship rooted in respect, vulnerability, and a shared commitment to equity. In this episode, they reflect on their personal and professional journeys—navigating academia, allyship, and the often unseen labor of building spaces where others can thrive. Together, they explore what it means to plant seeds you may never benefit from, the power of storytelling in healing generational patterns, and the courage it takes to...
2025-04-1549 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileDr. Lata Dhir on Harnessing Positive Psychology for Personal and Collective GrowthJoin Dr. Lata Dhir as she unravels the nuances of creating genuine human connections, drawing upon her personal experiences and passions in cultivating safe spaces. Delve into the transformative power of positive psychology, leadership development, and the importance of leveraging strengths over weaknesses. In this episode, Dr. Dhir shares her journey as an educator, a woman, a mother, and a wife, revealing the struggles and triumphs behind her impressive professional profile. Explore her insights on shaping minds, nurturing trust, and the pivotal role of optimism and possibilities in personal growth. Discover her fervor for designing...
2025-04-0810 minPast the Profile
Past the ProfileMark Curtis on Curiosity, Collective Intelligence & Carved Stone GodsMark Curtis is the CEO of HiveWise, Board Chair at Washi, Inc., and a lifelong builder of tools that help teams think better together. In this premiere episode of Past the Profile, Mark answers five (not-so-fast) questions that reveal what really drives him. We go beyond the bio to explore participative leadership, ancient artifacts, and why real leadership begins after the decision is made. Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markacurtis/
2025-04-0119 minBusiness as UNusual
Business as UNusualBinary Buster featuring Liz SweigartIn this engaging episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila sits down with Liz Sweigart, a true renaissance woman. Liz discusses her diverse career path, multidisciplinary interests, and her current work in emerging technology and human-computer interaction. They explore the importance of nuanced decision-making in technology, overcoming fixed mindsets, and the philosophy of abundance in professional life.Aicila hosts and produces Business as UNusual to learn from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Artists, and more what motivated them to forge the path they are on and how they are innovating in their area of influence.Topics...
2024-11-1139 minAngst
AngstLoving Life with Liz SweigartJoin us for an amazing conversation with Liz Sweigart, PhD. An amazing person with a beautiful story.Find out more or donate to MHA of Greater Houston @ https://mhahouston.org/00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:20 Liz's Background01:39 How We Met Liz02:24 Mark Freeman Appreciation04:29 Lightning Round Fun09:21 Mental Health America of Greater Houston14:59 Navigating Mental Health Resources19:08 Personal Mental Health Journey32:29 Recognizing Choices in Therapy32:47 Human Aversion to Complex Decisions33:25 Evolutionary Mental Shortcuts34:44 Therapy...
2024-09-091h 07Gaia Gossip: Get the Dirt on Mother Earth!
Gaia Gossip: Get the Dirt on Mother Earth!Gaia Gossip with Liz SwiegartJoin us for a riveting Gaia Gossip episode this Friday, July 19th at 11 AM MST! We're thrilled to welcome Liz Sweigart, a trailblazer whose non linear career path includes medieval studies, nonprofit finance, Big 4 tax partnership, and now, a leadership role in the DWeb/Web3/crypto/blockchain industry.Along her career Liz, has picked up an MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management and a PhD in Organizational Leadership Psychology. She holds appointment as a non-resident Postdoctoral Fellow at Vanderbilt in the Computer Science department in the Socio-Technical Interaction Research (STIR) Lab. In December 2023, she was...
2024-07-1919 minThe Hard Skills
The Hard SkillsThe Power of Adaptive Planning and Creativity in Strategic Decision-MakingIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Liz Sweigart who will share with us about the importance of Adaptive Planning, practical frameworks for strategic decision-making, and how to embrace innovation and creativity in that process. Given the ongoing uncertainties we face, our ability to infuse flexibility, continuous adjustment, and creativity into thoughtful scenario planning, risk management, and other strategic tools can help navigate ambiguity and mitigate potential challenges, and empower us to to know what to do, when, and how. In this episode we delve into how to strategically navigate the complexities of uncertain futures without fear o...
2024-03-191h 00Psych in Business
Psych in BusinessIntegration of Tech and Psych: Navigating Web3 with Dr. Liz Sweigart's Human-Centered InsightsIn this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Liz Sweigart, a business leader and consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and people. Dr. Sweigart specializes in the intersection of emerging technologies, particularly Web3, and social organizational psychology.Dr. Wayde explores Dr. Sweigart's diverse career journey, emphasizing the key theme of curiosity. Liz shares her experiences, from working in international tax at Arthur Andersen to becoming a nonprofit finance executive, an investment banker, and eventually delving into the tech space.The conversation delves into the significance...
2024-02-2035 minAttention to Intention
Attention to IntentionVulnerability & Awareness Featuring Dr. Liz SweigartBefore you can be vulnerable with others, you gotta do it with yourself first & that sh*t is HARD.  To quote, my friend, Viola Davis: she'd rather go toe to toe with Mike Tyson than face the demons & the stories she's been telling herself about herself. #preach That is one of the many topics that Dr. Liz Sweigart & I dig into in this kitchen table #shareyourstory conversation.We talk about the power of curiousity to overcome our gremlins, the gift of reinvention & the power of awareness, and we both talk about f...
2024-02-1359 minFail Wisdom Podcast: Turn Startup Failures into Success
Fail Wisdom Podcast: Turn Startup Failures into SuccessFull Episode | Navigating Careers and Mental Health: A Journey with Dr. Liz SweigartJoin host Paul King in a thought-provoking episode as he engages in a candid conversation with Dr. Liz Sweigart—a multifaceted professional with a non-linear career path. From a history major to nonprofit finance leader, tax partner, and tech startup strategist, Liz shares her journey, emphasising the intertwining of career, mental health, and personal growth. Get ready for an inspiring exploration of pivotal moments, embracing curiosity, and the significance of mental wellness in the workplace. This episode covers everything from the future of work to the challenges and opportunities in the world of st...
2024-01-011h 16Leadership Unplugged: Breaking Barriers for Future Leaders
Leadership Unplugged: Breaking Barriers for Future LeadersLiz Sweigart: Why most organisations get leadership wrong!This week’s guest is Liz Sweigart, ex PwC partner turned entrepreneur and social activist. Liz talks to us about growing up in NYC, life in the Big 4 and the mental health challenges faced during her journey. She also dives into why most organisational leadership is flawed and provides tips on how to cultivate strong leaders for the future. In this episode we talk to Liz about her own Mental Health journey which may be difficult for some listeners. You can find details of charities you can contact or support here: Mi...
2023-11-171h 11Conversations On the Porch - Be Happy Be Inspired
Conversations On the Porch - Be Happy Be InspiredGlass Half Full : Imagine writing a blog that resonates with 1,000s of people. I talk with Liz SweigartImagine writing a blog that resonates with 1000's of people.  That is what happened when Liz Sweigart said that she was back. Liz joined Steve Twynham on Glass Half Full to share her inspirational story. A bit about Liz. I live with both major depressive disorder (MDD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Beginning in January 2020, I took a year-long leave of absence from PwC to work on my mental wellness. I am open about my journey and have written extensively about my experience on my blog (SeriouslyJerkBrain.com). I am a frequent author and k...
2023-02-1027 minEnergy Workforce of Tomorrow
Energy Workforce of TomorrowDigital Boundaries at work, and Digtital boundaries at home. What are the ramifications of removing them? Can ai help us make better choices? Ep014In this episode, our hosts, Jason Duff and Jerry Lewis talk with Liz Sweigart, PHD, about SafeKids.ai (an empowerment tool for kids being safe online), mental health in the workplace, her personal journey with mental health, the role of ‘watching’ our kids and putting limits on what they can get to on the internet or with their digital devices and how this translates into the workplace and what this is doing to work environments both at home and in the office. https://Safekids.ai Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Je...
2022-12-2000 minEnergy Workforce of Tomorrow
Energy Workforce of TomorrowQuiet Quitting – what it means, why it happens, and what we can do about it. Ep09In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Jerry Lewis talk Liz Sweigart, PhD, ACC and now Chief Product and Strategy officer at a startup about “Quiet Quitting”; what it is, why it happens, what we can do about it, and perhaps most importantly, what’s at stake in terms of organizational value and employee performance. Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Jerry Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywilliamlewis/ Liz Sweigart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart/ Safe Kids.ai – https://www.safekids.ai Enjoying the show...
2022-11-0800 minEnergy Workforce of Tomorrow
Energy Workforce of TomorrowQuiet Quitting – what it means, why it happens, and what we can do about itIn this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Jerry Lewis talk Liz Sweigart, PhD, ACC and now Chief Product and Strategy officer at a startup about “Quiet Quitting”; what it is, why it happens, what we can do about it, and perhaps most importantly, what's at stake in terms of organizational value and employee performance. Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Jerry Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywilliamlewis/ Liz Sweigart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart/ Safe Kids.ai - https://www.safekids.ai Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oi...
2022-11-0831 minThe Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room74: How leaders lead? A conversation with Liz Sweigart, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Safe Kids AIShownotes: My guest on The Elephant in the Room podcast this week is Liz Sweigart, PhD Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Safe Kids AI. Liz serves on several boards, is a frequent author and speaker on mental wellness and mental health. In the episode we explore leaders, leadership, conscious, moral, ethical, moral leadership. We also spoke about her journey to discovering who she is and separating that from what she does. 👉🏾 The imperatives for leaders to lead differently👉🏾 What it means to be an authentic leader - eliminating the gap between who they are and how...
2022-07-2843 minLet Perfect Burn
Let Perfect BurnStill Here, With Award-Winning Mental Health Advocate, Liz Sweigart, PhDIn honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, I sit down with Liz Sweigart, an Award-Winning Mental Health Advocate, former PwC Partner, Author, Keynote Speaker, Advisor, Coach and Adjunct Professor. Liz understands to her core that the only way to save lives and to improve the lives of those suffering with their mental health is to speak truth without shame. “Until we put our voices together, we’re all just individually shouting into the void. But when we come together, that’s when I think we galvanize. We give people hope.” Liz walks us through her journey with depressio...
2022-03-2343 minThe Zone
The Zone19. Vulnerability as a Source of Strength with Liz Sweigart😍 A successful love story: Liz made her home in Houston, TX.  01:11🧠 Mental health is a global pandemic no one is talking about: my zone is me.  03:29😟 Fear of judgment: Liz’s story about living in depression. 07:21👩‍⚖️ Getting professional help, learning to hide, judging herself, living a lie.  09:23💊 The most profound depression period and self-medicating: Liz became suicidal. 12:06🌺 Coming back to life and authenticity: working on herself for 12 months. 14:02📣 Obligation to speak out and the many people she connected with internationally. 14:44😇 How to be a better colleague at work: Finding our empa...
2022-02-0431 minThe Zone
The Zone19. Vulnerability as a Source of Strength with Liz Sweigart😍 A successful love story: Liz made her home in Houston, TX.  01:11🧠 Mental health is a global pandemic no one is talking about: my zone is me.  03:29😟 Fear of judgment: Liz’s story about living in depression. 07:21👩‍⚖️ Getting professional help, learning to hide, judging herself, living a lie.  09:23💊 The most profound depression period and self-medicating: Liz became suicidal. 12:06🌺 Coming back to life and authenticity: working on herself for 12 months. 14:02📣 Obligation to speak out and the many people she connected with internationally. 14:44😇 How to be a better colleague at work: Finding our empa...
2022-02-0431 minVentures
VenturesLeadership, trust, and identity considerations when starting a DAO vs. a traditional startup :: with Liz Sweigart, PhDIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Liz Sweigart (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart/, PhD in Organizational Leadership) and I discuss the differences between a DAO and a traditional startup in terms of starting, organizing, and leading. We talk about trust vs. relating, identity considerations in DAO communities, positive vs. exploitative transactions of value, and qualitative vs. quantitative measurement of success. If you would like to join us as we explore starting a DAO together, check out https://www.redpilldao.xyz/ and our Discord server (https://discord.gg/PvtMZf6yws).  Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-79 f...
2022-01-1122 minFrom The Experts (FTE)™
From The Experts (FTE)™Green Light to Talk About Mental Health and Well-being at WorkWHY IT MATTERS: Mental health is the global pandemic no one is talking about. Fearful of the stigma, many people suffer in silence while others don’t know how to help or what to say. In this session, Liz Sweigart, a big four partner with a doctorate in leadership psychology, will share her personal journey with mental health and offer insights into practical ways leaders can foster a work environment where people feel safe to talk about mental health and well-being benefitting employees and organizations.
2021-10-2052 minLiving Corporate
Living CorporateThe Access Point : Finding Sponsors, Mentors & AlliesThis is the podcast adaptation of the sixth episode of The Access Point! This one's focused on finding sponsors, mentors and allies. Special thanks to our incredible guest host, Liz Sweigart! Part of the Living Corporate network, The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you're looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to follow. Subscribe to us today!Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included.https://bit.ly/3dynLN3Connect with...
2021-07-231h 05Meet Mediocrity
Meet MediocrityMental Health: “We see you!”My conversation with Liz Sweigart:  On this, the last Friday in May (Mental Health Awareness Month), I am honored and thankful to have an open conversation about mental health with Liz Sweigart. Speaking about mental health, discussing our own mental illnesses, sharing our inner demons, admitting our personal challenges… are things that most people don’t do.  And, it’s that lack of sharing and that lack of open acknowledgement that give mental health a taboo reputation - and causes so many people suffer in silence. The Liz Sweigart I have known for years is a highly intellec...
2021-05-2846 minGW4W Voice
GW4W VoiceWine & Tea Wednesdays: Liz SweigartGW4W's own Mim Senft interviews Liz Sweigart, Partner at PWC about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. #greatmindssiptogether --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gw4wvoice/support
2021-03-1129 minHeart On My Sleeve
Heart On My SleeveLiz Sweigart: the addiction of INSECURITYMeet Liz, a Tax Partner at PWC in Texas who gets very real about her experiences with anxiety, clinical depression, medication and OCD. Liz was naturally good at everything she turned her hand to, including mastering the art of living an inauthentic life to please others. Her goal was to be seen and liked. And she was, but it was for the person she thought they wanted her to be, so she had to keep her “true” thoughts and compulsions hidden. She openly talks about her relationship with external validation and how it’s the strongest drug we can come a...
2021-03-081h 16The Hope Warrior Project Podcast
The Hope Warrior Project PodcastS3E5: Making the courageous decision to step away from her corporate job to heal from major depression, with Liz SweigartA major depressive episode and a medication mix-up sent Liz into a tailspin. Feeling like she was losing her mind, Liz began planning how to end her life.  Thankfully, a moment of clarity pulled her back from the brink and she made the brave decision to take a step away from her corporate job to give her mental health the critical care it needed and deserved. One year later, Liz is back to work and enjoying being alive! Want to continue to follow Liz’s story? Connect with her on the platforms below:...
2021-02-2444 minMatt Holman Talks Mental Health
Matt Holman Talks Mental Health61. Liz Sweigart talks Mental HealthIn this episode I chat with Liz about her journey with mental health.  Liz talks openly about her challenges with depression since she was 16, resulting in a major episode in late 2018.  In early 2020 Liz took a year out to work on her recovery - she blogged about her journey - https://seriouslyjerkbrain.com  The episode is unscripted and unedited
2021-02-1731 minYNG BLK HR
YNG BLK HRWhiteness In The WorkplaceThis week’s episode features Liz Sweigart, Partner at PwC. We talk about the numerous ingredients that together make up the overall experience of whiteness in the workplace. We dive deep into white privilege, white tears, white fragility, bad allies, etc. as we have an open and honest conversation about the effects of whiteness on black professionals. Connect with Liz Twitter: https://twitter.com/amotherofajob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatmissliz/ My blog: http://seriouslyjerkbrain.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yngblkhr/message Support this podcast: https...
2020-07-061h 04Living Corporate
Living CorporateSurvivorship (w/ Liz Sweigart)In this special episode, Liz Sweigart sits down with Noah, a Latinx trans man, who brings us an incredible story of survivorship. He graciously shares the variety of experiences he's had over time and talks about how his identity over the years has impacted and influenced his family.
2019-09-1250 minLiving Corporate
Living CorporatePride and Intersectionality (w/ Liz Sweigart)In this special episode, educator, mentor, and business leader Elizabeth “Liz” Sweigart interviews Brendon to explore the intersect of sexual orientation, gender and race. They also discuss the difference between the feeling of fitting in and the feeling of belonging and so much more.Connect with Liz on Twitter, IG, and LinkedIn!https://twitter.com/amotherofajob?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thegreatmissliz/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart
2019-06-1835 min