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In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how the conversation inside your mind shapes your performance, relationships, and leadership.
Tim shares his personal journey with self-criticism and explains how old mental patterns can quietly influence the way we think, act, and perform.
Topics covered:
The hidden impact of self-talk
Why high performers struggle with inner criticism
Saboteurs vs. sage thinking
Emotional regulation and leadership
Practical ways to rewrite internal patterns
Your thoughts influence your actions but they do not have to control them.
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys speaks with Daniela Jines about the science behind workplace happiness and why human connection is essential for the future of work.
They discuss:
What happiness at work actually means
How wellbeing impacts performance
Why leaders shape culture
The role of rest and recovery
AI’s impact on employee experience
Building workplaces where people thrive
This episode explores a new definition of success one where performance and humanity work together.
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores one of the most important mindset shifts for personal growth, leadership, and long-term success: the difference between mastery and perfectionism.
Many high achievers unknowingly operate from perfectionism, mistaking fear and self-protection for excellence. Tim shares personal lessons, research-backed insights, and practical strategies for developing a mastery mindset that encourages learning, resilience, creativity, and continuous improvement.
If you've ever struggled with procrastination, self-criticism, fear of failure, or unrealistic expectations, this episode offers a healthier and more effective path forward.
Mastery vs perfectionism
Fixed mindset vs growth mindset
Why perfectionism fuels procrastination
The role of self-compassion in performance
Leadership and psychological safety
Deliberate practice and high performance
Building resilience through learning
Creating a culture of growth
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with HR executive and leadership expert Michael to explore what truly drives employee retention, workplace culture, and long-term organizational performance.
Michael shares practical insights from leading large multi-unit organizations and explains why retention is far more than an HR metric it’s a direct reflection of leadership quality, operational systems, development culture, and employee experience.
The conversation covers performance planning, servant leadership, employee development, AI-driven hiring systems, customer experience, workplace culture, and the systems high-performing organizations use to reduce turnover and build stronger teams.
Employee retention strategies
Leadership and workplace culture
QSR and frontline workforce management
AI in hiring and HR systems
Performance management systems
Employee development and coaching
Servant leadership
Organizational culture design
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We all say we want growth, resilience, and strength.
But what if those things only come through adversity?
In Episode 15 of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores why hardship is not just something to survive but something that can be leveraged for growth.
Drawing from personal experience and psychological insights, this episode breaks down how adversity reveals weaknesses, builds resilience, and shapes long-term success.
You’ll learn:
• Why growth rarely happens in comfort
• How adversity exposes what’s already there
• Why avoiding discomfort weakens resilience
• How to train for adversity before life forces it on you
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Jennifer, a global human performance expert and the former Chief Wellbeing Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency.
With leadership experience across organizations such as the Mayo Clinic and Johnson & Johnson, Jennifer shares how elite institutions build environments that enable individuals and teams to perform at the highest levels.
This conversation explores why wellbeing is no longer a workplace perk—but a strategic advantage for organizations navigating disruption, AI transformation, and uncertainty.
💡 Topics Covered
Why human performance is becoming a competitive advantage
The connection between wellbeing and productivity
Lessons from high-performance organizations like the CIA
How leaders can build resilient teams
Preparing workforces for uncertainty and AI-driven change
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Fear is often seen as something we should eliminate. But what if fear is actually a signal guiding us toward growth?
In Lesson 14 of the 52 Life Lessons Series, Tim Borys shares how fear and doubt shaped many of his personal and professional decisions and how learning to calibrate fear became a turning point in his life.
This episode explores the neuroscience of fear, why our brains overestimate threats, and how avoidance can quietly limit our potential. Drawing on psychological research and personal experiences, Tim explains how action even small steps can transform fear into confidence and momentum.
You’ll learn why high performers still feel fear, how they evaluate it, and why taking action is often the fastest path to overcoming it.
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AI is transforming every industry but can it replace therapists, coaches, or leaders?
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys speaks with Alex about the growing role of artificial intelligence in coaching, therapy, and workplace learning.
Alex shares how his background in clinical psychology led him into the tech world, where he now focuses on building AI tools that empower professionals instead of replacing them.
Together they explore the opportunities and risks of AI, including how it can scale learning, provide real-time feedback, and extend support beyond traditional one-on-one interactions.
In this episode you’ll learn:
• Why AI won’t replace human coaches or therapists
• How AI can amplify human expertise
• The risks of relying on large language models alone
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores one of the most underrated leadership skills: silence.
In a world filled with constant notifications, meetings, and information overload, many leaders rarely create space for reflection. But research shows that quiet moments can dramatically improve creativity, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
This episode explores the science behind silence, why many people feel uncomfortable sitting with their thoughts, and how intentional quiet can become a powerful performance tool for leaders.
You’ll learn:
• Why silence activates deeper thinking in the brain
• How constant stimulation reduces clarity and focus
• Why leaders need quiet time to make better decisions
• How just two minutes of silence can improve performance
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Carlee Wolfe shares actionable insights on building sustainable, high-performance cultures rooted in clarity, accountability, and psychological safety.
We explore:
Why people-first leadership drives results
The myth of performance vs. wellbeing
How to intentionally design workplace culture
Scaling teams without losing alignment
Preventing burnout through structured leadership
If you're a founder, HR leader, executive, or manager navigating growth, this episode offers practical frameworks you can apply immediately.
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In Lesson #12 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores why resisting change quietly drains your energy and how reframing disruption can unlock growth and resilience.
Topics covered:
The neuroscience of uncertainty
Why we resist change
A mastermind moment that shifted perspective
Hard seasons and hidden gifts
Practical mindset shifts for resilience
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Allister Frost — former Microsoft leader and transformation expert — to explore how leaders can thrive in uncertain times.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Building a future-ready mindset
Why curiosity drives innovation
Overcoming fear of change
The power of experimentation
Practical habits for resilience
If you’re navigating disruption, digital transformation, or leadership growth, this episode provides the mindset tools you need to move forward with confidence.
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What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your effort—but your beliefs?
In Episode 11 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how unexamined assumptions quietly shape our mindset, habits, and results. Drawing on psychology, coaching experience, and personal stories, Tim explains why growth starts by questioning the stories we believe about ourselves.
This episode challenges you to interrogate your reality, uncover hidden limits, and choose beliefs that actually support where you want to go.
👉 Topics include:
How beliefs shape performance and behavior
Why habits fail without belief change
The psychology of self-efficacy and expectation
Questions that unlock clarity and growth
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What is the real role of HR and leadership today?
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Dave Ulrich, one of the world’s leading thinkers on leadership, human resources, and organizational effectiveness, to challenge outdated assumptions about HR, wellbeing, and performance.
Dave explains why HR can no longer be measured by activity—programs, training hours, or initiatives—but must be evaluated by outcomes that matter: customers, investors, employees, and communities.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why employee engagement drives customer loyalty and revenue
Why leaders can’t demand engagement—they must model it
How to manage the paradox of people and performance
Where AI helps—and where human judgment still wins
Why wellbeing must connect to strategy to matter
🎧 Listen to the full episode:
👉 https://timborys.com/podcast
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Burnout isn’t caused by lack of resilience — it’s caused by unfiltered demand.
In Lesson 10 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explains why high performers build positive walls and gates to protect energy, focus, and passion.
This episode explores how boundaries improve clarity, reduce burnout, and unlock sustained performance — for leaders, teams, and anyone running on empty.
💡 Topics Covered:
Energy vs. time management
Why motivation fails under pressure
How to say no with clarity
Building boundaries without guilt
Leadership, burnout, and performance
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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Celeste Warren, former VP & Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Merck, where she spent nearly 30 years building measurable, scalable DEI systems across a global workforce.
Celeste shares what most companies get wrong about DEI — and what it takes to make inclusion part of leadership DNA, organizational structure, and business performance.
💡 Topics Covered:
How to measure equity in real business terms
Why DEI must be led by leadership, not just HR
The systems that drive cultural transformation
Psychological safety as a performance advantage
Why every employee shapes culture daily
#DEI #Diversity #Leadership #Merck #CelesteWarren #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #Culture #Inclusion #Equity -
Most leaders think joy is optional — or worse, unprofessional.
Science says otherwise.
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explains why smiling, laughter, and joy are powerful tools for leadership effectiveness, resilience, creativity, and performance.
Backed by neuroscience and real-world leadership experience, this lesson shows how joy helps leaders think better, connect deeper, and lead more sustainably — without adding time or pressure.
💡 Topics Covered:
The neuroscience of smiling
Why joy expands thinking and creativity
How laughter reduces stress hormones
Why joyful leaders are more trusted
Simple ways to engineer joy into your workday
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What if leadership wasn’t about intelligence, but wisdom?
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys sits down with Dr. Laura Gabayan, emergency physician, researcher, and author of The Common Wisdom: Eight Essential Elements of a Meaningful Life.
After chronic illness changed her career path, Dr. Gabayan embarked on a 10-year study interviewing 60 people across North America — uncovering the eight universal traits of wisdom. Together, she and Tim explore how these elements can transform leadership, culture, and the way we live and work.
💡 Topics Covered:
The 8 Elements of Wisdom
Why AI can’t replace humanity
Building resilience and purpose through adversity
The power of kindness in leadership
How journaling builds reflection and meaning
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Most adults don’t realize it, but they’ve eliminated one of the most important ingredients for wellbeing, creativity, and performance: play.
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys explores how play transforms your mental, emotional, and physical health — and why it’s the key to staying energized, resilient, and fully alive.
Learn 20 simple ways to bring play back into your workday and personal life, and discover the neuroscience that proves play isn’t optional — it’s essential.
💡 Topics Covered:
Why adults stop playing
How play fuels creativity and wellbeing
The science behind play (Stuart Brown, Broaden & Build Theory)
10 ways to add play at work
10 ways to add play outside work
How to use play to reduce stress and improve happiness
#WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #Play #AdultPlay #Happiness #Wellbeing #Leadership #52LifeLessons #MentalHealth #PeakPerformance -
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Mark Reich, Senior Coach and Chief Engineer of Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute and former Toyota executive, about how leadership, culture, and process design work together to build high-performing teams.
Mark shares how Hoshin Kanri—Toyota’s legendary strategy deployment system—transforms vision into execution, and why leadership is less about authority and more about developing people.
💡 Topics Covered:
What Hoshin Kanri really means
How to align purpose, people, and performance
Leadership as people development
Focusing on fewer priorities for greater impact
Building culture through behavior and coaching
#Leadership #LeanThinking #MarkReich #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #PeopleDevelopment #HoshinKanri #ContinuousImprovement - Laat meer zien
