Synopsis
It's time to get to the real reason why good employees are leaving your company, why performance quality is lacking, and why employees are dissatisfied & disgruntled. It's because your company culture hasn't been engaging or impactful... that is until now! The Culture Building like a PRO podcast is your on-demand resource for tips and tools on how to transform your company culture! This podcast helps small business owners & managers overcome common, real-life leadership challenges & create a company culture where employees do their best work because they want to... and not because they have to! Company Culture Strategist, Leadership Coach & Trainer of BA PRO Inc., Dionna Appling MSM, shares her insight, experiences, and best practices to help you get started with building an engaging culture today. Culture building doesn't have to be complicated! If you're ready to jumpstart your culture transformation, subscribe and tune in! The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to transform your company culture... Today! | Company Culture | Culture Building | Organizational Culture | Employee Engagement | Effective Leadership | Servant Leadership | visit baproinc.com for more culture building resources!
Episodes
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168: #LeaderSHIFT from Myth to Model
25/03/2025 Duration: 19minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from believing limiting myths in leadership to modeling influence! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep168 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to
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167: #LeaderSHIFT from Voiced Problems to Value Proposition
18/02/2025 Duration: 16minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from stalling on voiced problems to focusing on value proposition! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep167 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to
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166: #LeaderSHIFT from Enough to Excellence
18/02/2025 Duration: 13minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from doing just enough to leading in excellence!Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep166 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to transform your comp
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165: #LeaderSHIFT from Reluctant to Radical
11/02/2025 Duration: 23minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being reluctant to radical in your leadership practices!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-A** Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://amzn.to/4aSXS6e Radical Candor Masterclass: Tackle the Hard Conversations: https://www.masterclass.com/sessions/classes/tackle-the-hard-conversations-with-radical-candor Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep165 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without managemen
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164: #LeaderSHIFT from Waiting to Willing
04/02/2025 Duration: 18minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from waiting for your team to tell you when they need help to being willing to help proactively instead!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: 37 Engaging Questions to Ask Your TeamNeed one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep164 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode
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163: #LeaderSHIFT from Entirety to Incremental
28/01/2025 Duration: 13minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from implementing all changes at once to building momentum with incremental change! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep163 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcas
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162: #LeaderSHIFT from Passive to Permission
21/01/2025 Duration: 16minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from passive leadership practices to giving yourself permission to lead!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: How to be a Decisive Leader: www.baproinc.com/protip27How to Create Your Leadership Vision: www.baproinc.com/ep85 Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep162 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvo
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161: #LeaderSHIFT from Imposter to Influential
14/01/2025 Duration: 16minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from operating in imposter syndrome to becoming an influential leader! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep161 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on "X": @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple w
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160: #LeaderSHIFT from Insecure to Impactful
07/01/2025 Duration: 17minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being insecure about creating leaders to being impactful in your team’s professional journey! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep160 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on "X": @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building li
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159: #LeaderSHIFT from Rejection to Reflection
26/03/2024 Duration: 14minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from rejecting your team’s feedback to using it to be more reflective of how you’re showing up as a leader! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep159 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Cultu
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158: #LeaderSHIFT from Criticizing to Correcting
19/03/2024 Duration: 12minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from approaching your team with criticism to correcting effectively! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep158 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support!https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple w
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157: #LeaderSHIFT from Resisting to Relatable
12/03/2024 Duration: 14minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from resisting connection with your team to being a more relatable leader! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep157 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: S
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156: #LeaderSHIFT from Complaints to Contribution
05/03/2024 Duration: 12minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from focusing on complaints to prioritizing your contribution! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep156 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways t
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155: #LeaderSHIFT from Trendy to Tenacious
27/02/2024 Duration: 15minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being trendy in our leadership approach to having the tenacity to lead meaningfully! Mentioned in the Episode:Get 15% off the Employee Engagement Planning Packet – Take the guesswork out of engaging your team with 50 + employee engagement activities & planner templates here – USE CODE engpp15:https://baproinc.com/product/employee-engagement-planning-packet/ Ego vs. EQ: How Top Leaders Beat 8 Ego Traps with Emotional Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1937134768/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1937134768&linkCode=as2&tag=b0b869-20&linkId=d39962a3cc90535463a65652268e3693 Need one-on-one help with your e
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154: #LeaderSHIFT from Surveys to Solutions
20/02/2024 Duration: 11minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from relying on company culture surveys to see culture change to implementing daily & realistic solutions! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep154 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Cu
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153: Strategic Storytelling as an Engaging Leadership Framework with Jeff Bartsch
13/02/2024 Duration: 47minIt’s no secret how powerful stories can be. But how impactful can storytelling be in the workplace when used strategically?In this episode, Jeff Bartsch helps simplify how leaders can use strategic storytelling & story alignment to increase employee engagement!Jeff Bartsch is a visionary storyteller, communication strategist, and founder of Story Greenlight. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and online business, Jeff has helped shape content for clients including ABC, NBC, Universal, Disney, Apple, and many others. Jeff’s commentary has been featured in major publications including Time Magazine, USA Today, and the Associated Press.Through Story Greenlight, Jeff and his team empower business experts and leaders to tell their stories, serve more clients, and expand their impact in the world. He believes that the power of story is within reach of everyone and that human connection is everything. Contact Jeff: www.StoryGreenlight.com/culturebuilding Questions about this epis
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152: #LeaderSHIFT from Motivation to Momentum
06/02/2024 Duration: 21minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from relying on motivation to building momentum in your leadership goals! Mentioned in this episode:Get 15% off the Employee Engagement Planning Packet – Take the guesswork out of engaging your team with 50 + employee engagement activities & planner templates here – USE CODE engpp15:https://baproinc.com/product/employee-engagement-planning-packet/ The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080246176X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=080246176X&linkCode=as2&tag=b0b869-20&linkId=e9b43a95dd8371f7aa083748fadaca6d Need one-on-one help w
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151: #LeaderSHIFT from Assuming to Asking
31/10/2023 Duration: 14minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from assuming you know what’s going on with your team to asking the right questions! Mentioned in this episode:Free Download: 37 Engaging Questions to Ask Your Team: Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep151 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode o
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150: #LeaderSHIFT from Closed to Compassionate
17/10/2023 Duration: 15minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being closed off to humanity to showing compassion daily! Mentioned in this episode:The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080246176X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=080246176X&linkCode=as2&tag=b0b869-20&linkId=e9b43a95dd8371f7aa083748fadaca6d Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep150 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is tox
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149: #LeaderSHIFT from Enabling to Encouraging
03/10/2023 Duration: 15minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from unknowingly enabling a toxic & dysfunctional culture to encouraging healthy culture change! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep149 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Build