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Meet Daniela – Toxic Cultures Don't Fix Themselves
Season 1 Episode 91
Meet Daniela. As the Director of HR and Risk Management for the City of Orlando, she’s staring at a survey that confirms her worst fears: disengaged employees, toxic leadership, and rising turnover. She's spent her career helping people thrive at work, but now she’s burnt out, disconnected at home, and wondering if she can really turn things around. In this episode, Jay is joined by Sherene McHenry, a former counselor education professor turned international keynote speaker. With a PhD, decades of leadership expertise, and firsthand experience with burnout, Sherene helps organizations fix what’s broken from the inside out. Together, they unpack why culture change starts with courageous leadership, what most workplaces are tolerating that they shouldn't, and the daily habits that protect your energy and impact. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one holding it all together, or if you’re ready to stop tolerating what drains you, this episode offers a powerful reset. Notable Quotes “What are you cultivating, and what are you tolerating?” — Sherene McHenry “People may be complex, but they don’t have to be confusing.” — Sherene McHenry “Every single listener is a leader. What you do matters.” — Sherene McHenry About Our Guest Dr. Sherene McHenry is a former professor with a PhD in counselor education who now speaks globally on leadership, burnout prevention, and team engagement. She’s been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, authored several books, and helps organizations elevate their culture by boosting morale and improving human connection in the workplace. Resources and Links Sherene McHenry Website – https://sherenemchenry.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherenemchenrypeopleiqadvantage/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrShereneMcHenry YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@sherenemchenry Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sherenemchenry/ X – https://x.com/sherenemchenry Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay shares the exact framework he uses to help leaders deliver honest, respectful feedback, even when it's uncomfortable. You’ll learn how to hold performance conversations that people actually appreciate and walk away from feeling respected. If you’ve ever avoided a hard conversation because you didn’t know how to say it, this episode is for you. Stay honest, stay empowered, and stay connected to what truly matters.
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