In this episode of the Amplify Speakers Podcast, host Chris Sund interviews Sherry Collins, an award-winning leadership expert and business owner. Sherry shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a business owner focused on workplace culture and positive psychology. The conversation delves into the importance of culture in organizations, the impact of ageism, and strategies to foster psychological safety and creativity in the workplace. Sherry emphasizes the need for mentoring and the value of diverse perspectives in leadership, while also discussing the ROI of investing in culture. The episode concludes with insights on the core human needs in the workplace and the significance of being valued and respected.

Shari Collin's Amplify Speakers Profile

https://amplifyspeakers.com/shari-collins/

Shari Collin's Website

https://www.sharicollinsconsulting.com/

Shari Collin's LinkedIn Page

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharimcollins/

Takeaways

Sherry transitioned from teaching to business ownership to focus on workplace culture.

Mentorship is crucial for developing effective leaders.

Culture is defined by psychological safety and inclusivity.

Ageism affects both younger and older employees in the workplace.

Implementing multi-generational teams enhances collaboration and innovation.

Creativity thrives in environments where psychological safety is prioritized.

Investing in culture can lead to significant ROI for businesses.

Sherry's coaching approach is rooted in education and engagement.

Global perspectives enrich understanding of workplace dynamics.

Basic human needs in the workplace include being valued and respected.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sherry Collins

01:16 Sherry's Career Journey

04:46 The Importance of Workplace Culture

06:43 Defining Workplace Culture

08:14 Addressing Ageism in the Workplace

12:31 Strategies to Combat Ageism

18:25 Creativity and Psychological Safety

20:06 The ROI of Investing in Culture

22:37 Sherry's Unique Approach to Coaching

30:42 Global Perspectives on Leadership

33:16 The Core Human Needs in the Workplace

The conversation with Pete Fry covers a range of topics, including elite sports psychology in business leadership, overcoming life-threatening health challenges, the power of the subconscious mind, the placebo effect, understanding the subconscious mind, impact of fear and anxiety, dealing with criticism and negativity, and translating athlete training to business success. Pete's personal experiences and expertise provide valuable insights into the power of the mind and the importance of having a crystal clear vision. The conversation covers the themes of adaptability in career goals, overcoming setbacks, the power of a strong why, mindset and visualization for success, and mindset shift and resilience. It explores the journey of athletes and professionals in achieving their goals through mindset, determination, and adaptability.

Takeaways

• Power of the Mind
• Crystal Clear Vision Adaptability in career goals
• The power of a strong why

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Pete Fry
• 05:02 The Power of the Subconscious Mind
• 10:14 Understanding the Subconscious Mind
• 20:49 Translating Athlete Training to Business Success
• 28:03 Overcoming Setbacks and Focusing on Goals
• 36:10 The Importance of a Strong Why
• 46:28 Mindset Shift and Resilience