Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”
Ever find yourself wondering, “Is this it?”
Yeah, me too. That ache for real, soul-deep fulfillment is exactly why this show exists. A richer life is closer than you think.
I’m Bernie Borges, Founder of the Fulfilled@Work Academy™ and creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ framework. Every Monday, I bring you real, practical conversations centered around the five pillars of a fully lived life:
- Health – aligning your mind and body to thrive
- Fitness – moving in ways that energize, not exhaust
- Career – loving Mondays again (or finding the courage to pivot)
- Relationships – showing up for the people who matter most
- Legacy – creating a life story you’re proud to tell
Here’s what you’ll experience:
- Honest stories from real people navigating fulfillment in real time
- Solo episodes with lessons I’m learning (and unlearning)
- Insightful guest conversations packed with takeaways you can use now
Tune in if you’re ready to:
- Replace burnout with fresh purpose
- Feel strong—in your body and in your voice
- Recharge (or reinvent) your career
- Rekindle relationships that matter
- Start building a legacy that outlasts you
No matter your age or stage, a more fulfilled life is possible.
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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”
Building a Culture of Trust as the Foundation for Workplace Fulfillment
This week features the leadership and organizational development experts from Global Ascent Consulting Corporation (GACC). This episode explores the powerful synergy shared between GACC and the host's Fulfilled@Work Academy in bringing best practices and solutions for cultivating fulfillment in the workplace.
Joined by CEO and Founder Fredrick Smith, President Amber Heckert, Senior Consultant Loretta Monroe Calvin, and Senior Business Optimizer Billie Welchman, this episode dives into how leaders can cultivate fulfillment in their teams amidst uncertainty, focusing on the critical balance between the need for agility and the human need for stability.
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Cultivating Trust and Psychological Safety as Core Foundations: The experts at GACC emphasize that establishing trust and transparency is the "first and most important thing" in building resilient teams. This foundation leads directly to psychological safety, empowering individuals to be "open" and "willing to try new things to innovate."
2️⃣ Balancing Agility with Human Well-being and Stability: GACC underscores that focusing on employee well-being and helping organizations stabilize the people part of the business is paramount. Forgetting the human element leads to unsustainable growth, burnout, and attrition. People cannot "innovate, adapt, or thrive if they are constantly bracing for the next wave of disruption without a foundation to stand on.
3️⃣ Fulfillment: An Integral Part of Organizational DNA Both GACC and the Fulfilled@Work Academy strongly emphasize that fulfillment is not a perk, but is "part of the DNA of the organization." Their shared mission and approach center on "human well-being" and building "a culture where everybody feels valued." This combined effort aims to cultivate "discretionary effort" where employees go the extra mile because they are in a culture that embraces them as individuals, not just members of a herd.
Summary of the Conversation:
The experts from GACC highlight that establishing trust and transparency is paramount, creating the psychological safety necessary for teams to innovate and thrive. The conversation underscores that when employees feel valued, it leads to increased engagement, discretionary effort, and ultimately, sustainable business results.
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Loretta Monroe Calvin
Billie Welchman
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