Welcome to the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing podcast, produced by OOt Social Health, which focuses on exploring the essential elements that drive organizational success—human-centric leadership. Hosted by Adwoa K. Buahene and Thyagi DeLanerolle, this podcast explores what leaders can do to foster deeper engagement and a stronger sense of belonging within teams.
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Earl Hoeg is on a mission to humanize work. With over three decades of leadership experience, he helps organizations build cultures of trust, connection, and collaboration—especially in hybrid and distributed teams. Earl brings a people-first philosophy to leadership development, grounded in real-world experience and powered by proven systems used by Fortune 500 companies, including Insights Discovery and the Center for Creative Leadership. He advises leaders on how to move beyond policies and mandates—and instead lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose. During his time in the public sector, Earl led workplace transformation efforts for over 40,000 employees across 425 office buildings—helping teams thrive through massive shifts in how and where we work. Today, he’s a founding member of the Global Future of Work Alliance and an advocate for wellbeing-centred leadership that works. In this episode, you’ll hear Earl’s signature “Give an F” Framework (don’t worry, it’s not what you think), along with practical strategies for building team culture in hybrid environments—and creating workplaces where people can truly thrive.
Rasheedah Hasan is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience spanning industries such as media, entertainment, banking, and technology. Currently serving as VP, Chief of Staff, and Office of CHRO Lead at The New York Times, Rasheedah acts as a trusted advisor to the CHRO, leading critical functions such as operations, program management, HR analytics, and payroll. Her career journey has been marked by transformative roles at organizations like The New York Times, Viacom, and Bank of America, where she has consistently driven operational excellence and organizational transformation. Rasheedah holds a master’s degree in psychology, where her research focused on improving leadership behavior, a passion that informs her people-first approach to leadership. She is dedicated to fostering organizational conditions that value collaboration, respect, and intentional direction while balancing the demands of complex, global enterprises. Today, we’ll explore Rasheedah’s strategies for navigating change, building inclusive cultures, and empowering leaders to achieve operational and human success.
Kevin Ramalingam is a recruitment industry veteran and the founder of Total Match Consulting, where he helps organizations across North America find their ideal match—not just in skills, but in values, culture, and vision. With over 15 years of experience spanning agency, enterprise, and consulting roles, Kevin has built a career around authentic relationships, strategic hiring, and putting people at the center of every staffing solution. Through his work, he’s developed a reputation for delivering transformational hires, cultivating client trust, and mentoring recruiters to approach hiring as a human-first experience—not just a transaction. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✅ What it takes to build meaningful recruiter-candidate relationships in a digital-first world ✅ How to balance speed with fit in high-pressure staffing environments ✅ The role of empathy and listening in the future of recruitment
Neil Milliken is a global leader in digital accessibility, inclusion, and assistive technology. As the VP - Global Head of Accessibility at Atos, he spearheads initiatives integrating accessibility into digital transformation strategies for enterprises worldwide. He is also a Board Member at the World Institute on Disability, a Co-Founder of AXSChat, and a Member of the IAAP Global Leadership Council—actively shaping inclusive workplace strategies, digital accessibility policies, and assistive technology adoption. This episode will explore: ✅ The role of digital accessibility in shaping the future of work ✅ How AI and emerging tech can drive true digital inclusion ✅ Practical steps for organizations to embed accessibility into business strategy
Adriana Peón is a trailblazing leader in global business operations, currently serving as the CEO of Decathlon Americas, where she oversees operations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. With over 15 years of experience in eCommerce, retail, financial services, and consulting, Adriana has held pivotal leadership roles at Meta, PayPal, and McKinsey & Company. Her focus on innovation, team empowerment, and business growth has been the cornerstone of her success in diverse markets. Adriana’s passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams shines through her work with organizations like Latinas in Tech and Reinserta, demonstrating her commitment to social impact and employee engagement. Today, we’ll delve into Adriana’s leadership insights her approach to managing complexity in the age of AI.