33: {Interview} Creating a Thriving Culture to Avoid Burnout with Wendy Brand, MSODL

Text me!Are you experiencing turnover in your organization? Burnout may be the root cause and the good news is..... it can be avoided! In today's episode, Wendy Brand and I discuss how to create a thriving culture to avoid burning out your employees. We unpack Wendy's 4 steps for transformation and exactly how to implement.Wendy's impressive 25-year career has spanned roles in marketing, operations and human resources, and traversed multiple industries including sports, travel, technology, and retail, illuminating her agility and adaptability.Early in her career, Wendy’s adventurous spirit led her to undertake a marketing role both living and working aboard a cruise ship and then moving to the corporate office for Celebrity Cruises. She then went on to hold enviable leadership roles, such as leading the NCAA Final Four events in San Antonio in 2002 & 2004 and becoming the first Vice President of Operations for the WNBA Houston Comets.Transitioning into non-profit, Wendy served as executive director for the former Palmer Drug Abuse program, now RISE Recovery. Her last decade in the corporate world was spent in Human Resources where she received a master’s degree in organizational development and leadership and worked for Rackspace Technology and Whataburger, two large San Antonio- based companies. During her time in HR, her impactful contributions encompassed steering teams through global mergers, architecting comprehensive talent development pathways, and crafting robust workforce strategies benefiting over 50,000 employees across 800+ stores.Today, Wendy consults with organizations to build and execute talent strategies that create an environment where employees can thrive and she is the creator and host of her podcast, Authentic Energy. Support the show HERE for exclusive access and bonus episodes!This is an episode that you do not want to miss!Support the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE