SEASON 2 EPISODE 6: The Power of Trusting Yourself and Tuning In with  Mykel Dixon
Deanne Gagnon Deanne Gagnon

SEASON 2 EPISODE 6: The Power of Trusting Yourself and Tuning In with  Mykel Dixon

I may be kicking off 2025 a month late, but it is with a bang! This episode of Workplaces That Work features an incredible chat with Mykel Dixon—award-winning speaker, author of Everyday Creative, master facilitator, pro jazz musician, and expert in creativity and workplace culture.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, unsure how to bring more meaning (and fun) into your work, this one’s for you. We dive into why we get caught up in the shoulds of work and life, how to quiet the noise, and why tuning into yourself is the key to success.

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S2 EPISODE 5: Make Work Meaningful with Prina Shah
Deanne Gagnon Deanne Gagnon

S2 EPISODE 5: Make Work Meaningful with Prina Shah

In this episode of the Workplaces That Work podcast, I’m joined by Prina Shah, culture expert and author of Making Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy. We delve into the journey from simply working towards a successful career to creating a fulfilling, purpose-driven legacy at work. Prina shares her insights into understanding one's role in shaping workplace culture and the power of self-reflection in making an impact.

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S2:Episode 4 A Halloween Special: What’s Haunting Your Workplace?
Deanne Gagnon Deanne Gagnon

S2:Episode 4 A Halloween Special: What’s Haunting Your Workplace?

Got a haunting in your workplace? 👻 In today’s episode of Workplaces That Work, we’re uncovering the Top Five Workplace Hauntings—the eerie challenges that linger in offices everywhere. But don’t worry; I’ll walk you through how to banish each one and bring your team back to life.

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EPISODE 7: Retaining Millennials and Gen Z with Sharon Kovacic
Deanne Gagnon Deanne Gagnon

EPISODE 7: Retaining Millennials and Gen Z with Sharon Kovacic

Welcome back to our latest episode: "Retaining Millennials and Gen Z with Sharon Kovacic." Today I welcome Sharon, from YES Employment to dive into what makes the younger generations tick at work and how we can create environments where they not only stick around but thrive.

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Workplaces that Work: Episode 2
Deanne Gagnon Deanne Gagnon

Workplaces that Work: Episode 2

Welcome to this episode of Workplaces That Work! In this episode, I am talking all about meetings, how to make them more effective and get people more engaged.

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