The Ripple Effect - A Give River Podcast
The Ripple Effect - A Give River Podcast
Meghan Calhoun

The Ripple Effect - A Give River Podcast

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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!
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Ep 9 Boundaries As A Leadership Tool with Helen Young McLaughlin
20 March 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...
Ep 8 Conflict Resolution with Rachel Goldman
04 February 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 skillsWhy...
Ep 7 Responding vs Reacting with Raymond Scholl
06 November 2025

Ep 7 Responding vs Reacting with Raymond Scholl

This episode's guest: Raymond SchollHR Executive (PHRca) • ICF-ACC Coach • US Marine Corps Veteran & Naval AviatorIn this episode, Raymond Scholl shares insights on the importance of responsiveness over reactivity in leadership. He discusses techniques for managing emotional responses and the significance of curiosity and trust in communication. Raymond also introduces the Enso philosophy,...
Ep 6 Get To Know Your People with Jamie Getgood
20 June 2025

Ep 6 Get To Know Your People with Jamie Getgood

The Give River Podcast presents a conversation with Jamie Getgood, CEO of People Avenue, International Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning HR Leader, and Australian Leader of the Year.Jamie shares his experience navigating the seemingly impossible task of reviving a defeated workforce facing factory closure and widespread job loss. His prescription for company culture centers on psychological safety,...
Ep 5 Mental Fitness with Bara Mann
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...
Ep 4 "Humanizing the Employee Experience" with Clayton Steel
17 April 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, 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 essentialHow empowerment and trust...
Ep 3 The Language of Leadership with Michelle Beauchamp
20 March 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...
Ep 2 Part 2 "Witness The Good" with Jess Pettitt
07 March 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...
Ep 2 Part 1 "Power Dynamics In The Workplace" with Jess Pettitt
07 March 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...
Ep 1 "Awareness leads to response ability" with Dr. Steven Goodwin
19 February 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...