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Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP10. Leadership, Growth, and The Human Side of TalentHow do you lead and grow a 10,000+ person organization while keeping people at the center?In this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn and Amanda Downey dive into leadership, growth, and the human side of talent.Amanda shares lessons learned from leading OSL Retail Services through rapid expansion and change. She also discusses empowering teams, fostering communication, navigating COVID-19, and embracing AI to enhance, not replace, the human connection in recruiting.A thoughtful conversation on how curiosity, innovation, and empathy can help leaders build thriving, people-first organizations.STAY CONNECTED! ...
2025-11-0424 min
Business Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#16. The Power of Self-Reflection and Letting Go: An Inspiringly Honest Conversation with Maricel DicionThe guest of the last episode of season 2 is my dear friend Maricel. We met just a few months ago and I remember thinking, she will hold a significant place in my heart. And she has. Our friendship has been growing quickly and I am honored to call her a friend.Maricel is a deep thinker with a rich inner world. She has incredibly sharp self-awareness which she has cultivated very intentionally through a lot of self-reflection and writing.Some key takeaways from the episode include:Career paths don't have to be linear—embracing th...
2025-10-2256 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#15. The Art of Intentional Balance that Creates Connection, Growth, and Joy: A Conversation with Dr. Julia WienerWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Dr. Julia Wiener. Julia is an organizational psychologist who masterfully balances multiple roles as a mother, wife, nonprofit board member...
2025-10-1537 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#14. The Pursuit of Intentional Living by Making Choices, Not Compromises: A Conversation with Katie BennettWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Katie Bennett. Katie is a mother, athlete, executive coach, and consultant who has navigated the complex journey of balancing multiple...
2025-10-0854 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#13. Career Longevity, Authentic Leadership, and Smart Boundaries: A Conversation with Katie BonarWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Katie Bonar. Katie has had an impressive 13-year career at Cameron Stephens, where she has demonstrated remarkable adaptability and authentic...
2025-10-0136 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP09. Connection, Resilience, and Supporting Veterans in The WorkplaceFrom the military to a career dedicated to supporting veterans, Lisa D. Duckworth’s journey is all about resilience, connection, and growth.In this episode of Elevate, Lisa sits down with Mihae Ahn to share her path from military service to becoming a local veteran employment representative in Utah, where she helps fellow veterans find meaningful careers and opportunities.She opens up about the challenges of transitioning into civilian life, navigating uncertainty, and embracing her identity as a veteran to create impact.Lisa’s story is a reminder that career paths are rarely line...
2025-09-3028 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#12. Employee Ownership and Balanced Leadership: A Conversation with Jennifer WilliamsWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Jennifer Williams. Jennifer specializes in business transitions to employee ownership and has extensive experience helping business owners navigate this evolving...
2025-09-2433 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP08. Storytelling, Communication, and Building a Culture of BelongingWhat happens when storytelling becomes more than a skill and turns into a superpower for connection?In this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Betsy Sikma, a corporate communications leader whose passion for storytelling has shaped her career and the workplace cultures she’s built.Betsy shares how stories became her anchor during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they continue to foster trust, resilience, and belonging across global teams. From navigating change to finding purpose, from mentorship moments to building community, this conversation is packed with heartfelt insights and hard-won wi...
2025-09-2335 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#11. Immigration, Identity, and Impact with Professor Raunica AhluwaliaWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Raunica Ahluwalia. Raunica is a passionate educator who made the brave journey from India to Canada, driven by adventure and...
2025-09-1739 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP07. Building Workplace Culture Through Appreciation, Communication & CareIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Kerri Warner, Head of Employee Communications, Culture & Engagement at PayPal, to talk all things employee experience, from sparking global connection to leading with compassion.Kerri shares her winding journey into internal communications, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she’s helping shape a workplace where people feel appreciated, included, and inspired to show up as their best selves.They dive into what it takes to pull off a global Employee Appreciation Week, how to engage a diverse workforce across time zones, and...
2025-09-1639 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#10. Leading with Love and Time Mastery with Nancy MacKayWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Nancy MacKay. Nancy is the founder and CEO of MacKay CEO Forums. I am honored to call her my mentor...
2025-09-1025 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP06. Recognition, Culture & The Power of MentorshipIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Lara Pagano, a meteorologist turned Senior Employee Experience Analyst at the National Weather Service, to talk about the people side of the workplace.Lara shares how her journey began with Hurricane Bob sparking a love for meteorology, and how that path eventually led her to focus on employee experience and building healthier workplace cultures. Along the way, she reflects on her proudest moments, the mentors who shaped her career, and why supporting employees in both their professional and personal lives makes all the difference.Together...
2025-09-0933 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#9. From Leading With Purpose to Using Our Platform to Uplift Others: A Conversation with Rekha NarangWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Rekha Narang. Rekha works at Microsoft. She is one of the incredible leaders at Microsoft I had the privilege to...
2025-09-0339 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP05. Empathy At Work & HR That Makes a DifferenceIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Camille Wright to explore her journey into HR, the importance of servant leadership, and the significance of employee experience.Camille’s journey into HR wasn’t a straight line. It was shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a deep passion for people. Along the way, she’s learned that leadership isn’t about being in front, but about giving, guiding, and creating space for others to thrive.Together, Mihae and Camille dive into the big themes shaping today’s workplaces: why employee experience is more than just perks...
2025-09-0233 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP04. Employee Engagement, Wellbeing, and The Psychology of WorkIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Brittany Reardon to explore what it really means to create an employee experience that lasts.Brittany shares how her background in organizational psychology shapes the way she thinks about work, well-being, and engagement. She reminds us that employee experience isn’t just about making people “happy,” it’s about creating the conditions for people to thrive and do their best work.From the challenges of hybrid work to the power of in-person connection, Brittany offers honest reflections and practical strategies for building engaged teams. Along the way...
2025-08-2634 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP03. Listening & Leading in The Changing World of Internal CommunicationsIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Angela Mendoza to talk about what it really takes to lead people through change.Angela shares her inspiring journey from customer service to internal communications, reflecting on the lessons she’s learned along the way. From navigating massive organizational changes during COVID — like rolling out a full ERP system to 30,000 people — to finding balance between work and life, her story is full of honesty and insight.Together, Mihae and Angela explore why listening to employees matters more than ever, how technology (yes, even AI) is shapin...
2025-08-1929 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP02. Mindful Leadership & Building Culture in a Remote WorldIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Regine Nelson to talk about something we all wrestle with: how to manage our time, our energy, and the roles we play at work and at home.Regine shares her journey into internal communications and how she’s now helping to build an inclusive, connected culture at Couchbase in a remote-first world. Along the way, she opens up about her pursuit of financial independence and how mindfulness helps her stay grounded through it all.You’ll hear reflections on balancing family and career, practical tips for...
2025-08-1231 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP01. Purpose-Driven Leadership & Navigating Change in FranchisingIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Tammy Nienaber for a candid and thoughtful conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it really takes to lead through change, especially in complex environments like franchising.Tammy shares her personal journey and how therapy became a powerful tool in navigating professional highs and lows. From the impact of COVID-19 on communication strategies to the nuances of managing change across different franchise locations, she offers insight grounded in experience and heart.Together, they explore how technology can connect teams, why purpose is more than a buzzword...
2025-08-0538 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#8. Embracing the Non-Linear Career Journey: Laurie’s Winding Path from PhD in Anthropology to EntrepreneurshipWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Laurie. She has a PhD in Anthropology and is an entrepreneur. Laurie is actively applying the learnings from her study...
2025-07-0239 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#7. Finding Your Worth: Honest Conversation with Aastha on Time, Gratitude, Boundaries, and Mental Health MaintenanceWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Aastha. Aastha is the COO of Advica, a virtual healthcare company, where she has been for nearly a decade after...
2025-06-2544 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#6. Learning from the Lows: An Honest Chat with Laura VaughanWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Laura Vaughan. Laura is a coach and mentor to highly successful CEOs and executives. She works with them through ...
2025-06-1838 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#6. Learning from the Lows: An Honest Chat with Laura VaughnWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Laura Vaughn. Laura is a coach and mentor to highly successful CEOs and executives. She works with them through ...
2025-06-1836 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#5. Finding Flow, Riding the Vibe: Kim Chernecki on Authentic Connection and Entrepreneur EnergyWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Kim Chernecki. Kim is an entrepreneur, coach, and a super connector. She has founded multiple companies throughout her career including...
2025-06-1144 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#4. Olympic Dreams and Authentic Living: Unedited and Unstoppable Stories with Natalie WidemanWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Natalie Wideman. She is an Olympian and bronze medalist, and a coach, speaker, and entrepreneur. Natalie and her team brought...
2025-06-0441 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#3. The Art of Authentic Giving to Entrepreneurial Wisdom: A Conversation with Agnes LanWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Agnes Lan. She is an entrepreneur, giver, and enabler. She founded her company, Change Connect, 14 years ago while she was...
2025-05-2838 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#2. From Creating Own Opportunities to Turning Vision Into Reality: Pascale Maplestone's Entrepreneurial JourneyWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Pascale Maplestone, founder and CEO of The Benefit Code. Pascale is an inspiring entrepreneur who finds making her vision become...
2025-05-2139 minBusiness Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom#1. Health, Boundaries, and Hope: A Conversation with Sinead FinneganWelcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Sinead Finnegan. Sinead works for International Justice Mission, the world's largest anti-trafficking organization, and she is deeply passionate about and...
2025-05-1438 min
Business Ninjas by WeLevelTransforming Businesses with Smart IT Solutions | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe and ProServeITTechnology is evolving faster than ever—are you keeping up? In this episode of Business Ninjas, we sit down with Mihae Ahn, Vice President of Marketing at ProServeIT, to explore how businesses can harness cloud solutions, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world.ProServeIT is a trusted IT consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses optimize their infrastructure, navigate security challenges, and embrace emerging technologies. Mihae shares valuable insights on the growing role of AI and automation in business operations, the increasing importance of cybersecurity, and how cloud solutions are revolutionizing IT stra...
2025-03-2725 min
Something Different by Re:SetPerfectly Incomplete ft. Mihae AhnEpisode 6. We live in a world filled with stories. Those that are real and relatable allow us to relive our own experiences, which we use to guide us at those critical moments in our lives. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Mihae Ahn about her new book, Perfectly Incomplete. Check it out and engage!
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2023-07-1153 min