The People Success Circle
The People Success Circle is your source of strategies for creating thriving workplaces and careers.
Join me each week for thoughtful conversations on how to drive business growth, enhance employee engagement, and achieve personal and organizational success.
With over 28 years of experience as an HR leader, I’ve seen firsthand that when companies prioritize people, profits follow. Yet, we’re facing a crisis in employee engagement and well-being.
Each Wednesday, this podcast we’ll explore how businesses can turn the tide, fostering environments where employees feel valued, confident, and inspired to contribute their best.
But this isn’t just for business leaders—The People Success Circle also serves individuals seeking more fulfilling, rewarding careers. Whether you’re looking to land your dream job or thrive in your current role, we’ll dive into proven strategies for professional growth and career satisfaction.
From building confidence to aligning your work with your values, get ready to unlock full potential!
Visit www.limerockcareerco.com to learn more, and listen every Wednesday to transform your business and career.
The People Success Circle
The Conversations That Shape Culture: A Conversation with Carissa Gay
What if the most powerful tool in leadership wasn’t a strategy—but a conversation?
In this insightful episode of the People Success Circle podcast, executive coach and leadership expert Carissa Gay joins host Mindy East to explore how capacity-building conversations can transform teams, shape workplace culture, and elevate leadership. As the founder of Courageous Leaders and a Master Certified Coach, Carissa shares how neuroscience, trust, and communication intersect to drive real, lasting change.
Listeners will walk away with actionable tools to lead better one-on-ones, give feedback with confidence, and create team environments rooted in safety, ownership, and respect. Whether a seasoned leader or just stepping into management, this conversation reframes communication as the foundation of transformational leadership.
Key Topics Discussed:
- How every conversation sparks a neurochemical response—and why that matters for engagement and trust
- What makes a conversation truly “capacity-building” and how it empowers creativity, accountability, and connection
- Barriers that prevent leaders from having courageous conversations (and how to overcome them)
- Leading with honor, dignity, and respect—even when conversations are difficult
- Balancing empathy with accountability in performance feedback
- Coaching case studies that illustrate the power of high-capacity leadership and intentional communication
- The shift from old-school leadership to transformational leadership models
- How to use values to anchor culture change during disruption and uncertainty
- Why title isn’t everything—how influence and conscious communication can come from anywhere in the organization
This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone looking to improve performance management, tackle tough conversations, or become a more conscious and courageous leader.
Resources & Guest Info:
Learn more: courageousleaderscoaching.com
Connect with Carissa Gay on LinkedIn: Carissa Gay
People Success Playbook: https://limerockconsulting.myflodesk.com/peoplesuccessplaybook
Company Website: www.limerockcareerco.com
Speaking Website: www.mindyeast.com