The Hidden Cost of Hustle - Why Burnout Is Not Just a Personal Issue - with Tiffany Castagno

Join Tom Schin and Tiffany Castagno as they explore leadership, transparency, change management, and work-life balance through personal stories and practical insights. Discover how modeling vulnerability and setting boundaries can transform organizational culture and foster trust. Keywords leadership, transparency, change management, work-life balance, organizational culture, vulnerability, coaching, employee engagement, mental health, professional development Key topics The importance of transparency and vulnerability in leadership Strategies for effective change management and building trust The role of work-life balance and setting boundaries The impact of modeling behavior on organizational culture Tools and tips for coaching and employee development Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 02:28 Current Projects and Fall Travel Plans 05:00 Tiffany’s Sabbatical and Year-End Planning 06:07 The Importance of Taking Breaks and Resetting 08:47 Modeling Balance and Setting Boundaries 11:35 Vulnerability in Leadership and Building Trust 13:12 Transparency, Trust, and Power Dynamics 16:13 Sharing Information and Managing Trust Gaps 18:25 Creating a Healthy Culture and Managing Gossip 20:03 Accountability and Taking Action 22:00 Change Management and Positional vs. Relationship Power 24:18 Balancing Change and Relationships 27:53 Leading with Experience and Expertise 28:14 Owning Change and Building Trust 30:39 Living Organizational Values in Practice 34:02 Encouraging Small Steps and Accountability 35:22 Lessons from Pets and Life Analogies 36:19 Upcoming Projects and Collaborations 37:23 Future Content and Networking 38:44 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Our Guest: Tiffany Castagno is CEO, Chief Culture Strategist, & Founder of CEPHR, LLC, a woman- and Minority-owned Human Resources Consulting Firm based in Madison, WI that supports Small to Mid-sized Businesses across the United States and across Industries to build strong teams, scalable people systems, and cultures where teams can thrive. With experience spanning Non-Profit organizations, Start-ups, Fortune 100, and Fortune 500 companies, Tiffany brings both strategic perspective and practical implementation expertise. Her Industry experience includes Health and Human Services, Healthcare, Urban Agriculture, Food Policy, Logistics, Technology, and the Non-Profit Sector. Tiffany holds a Master of Human Resources in Human Resources and Labor Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and Communication with a concentration in Adult Education and Training. She has maintained HRCI certification since 2012 and SHRM Certification since 2015. Her work has earned her numerous Awards. Links: Tiffany’s LinkedIn Profile:   / tiffanycastagno-people-culture-consultant   CEPHR LinkedIn Company page:   / cephr-llc   CEPHR YouTube:    / @cephrllc5737   LINKS to info referenced in our episode: https://www.forbesafrica.com/opinion/... https://resources.workable.com/storie... Prior episode with Dr. Angela Pearson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Btn... Name Drops of awesome people mentioned: Angela Pearson www.linkedin.com/in/angela-d-pearson/ Chason Forehand   / chason-forehand   https://hr-4u.org/ Music provided courtesy of our friends from The Break Signals. Listen or download on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0N7XL... Where you can find this show: WrkDefined: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/this-m... YouTube:    / @thismeetingshouldhavebeen   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51irFfp... iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-th... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... LinkedIn:   / tomntompodcast   Substack: https://thismeetingshouldhavebeen.sub...