#40 What Employees Really Need From Leaders

In this episode of Within, Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne sit down with Polly Loneman, VP of Marketing at NCMIC , to talk about workplace wellbeing, authentic leadership, advocacy, and the future of whole-person care. Polly shares her perspective on how organizations can better support employees—not just professionally, but personally—and why conversations around wellness, mental health, hormones, burnout, and individualized care are becoming increasingly important in today’s workplace culture. The conversation also explores the growing interest in naturopathic and integrative care, the importance of advocating for yourself within healthcare systems, and how leaders can create environments where people feel supported, heard, and empowered. Together, they discuss: why wellness is not one-size-fits-all the changing expectations of younger generations in the workplace how workplace culture directly impacts wellbeing and why organizations can no longer ignore the connection between health and performance. This episode is an honest and empowering conversation about redefining workplace wellbeing and creating cultures where people can truly thriveAbout the show:  Within is a podcast hosted by Nicky Wallace of The People Co. It explores what happens when organizations stop chasing surface-level solutions and start doing the real work from within. Each episode unpacks stories of leadership, burnout, growth, culture, and the messiness of being human at work. Whether you’re in HR, leading a team, or just rethinking how work fits into your life, Within offers a candid and refreshing look at how people-first business gets built. Connect with hosts & guests: Nicky - Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nwallace515/  Nicky - Instagram:  @Freedomtoleadwell Ali - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipayne/ Polly Loneman:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-loneman-mpa-57967364/ NCMIC:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncmic/ For more information on The People Co., check out our Webiste: thepeople-co.com For more information on The Potential Within, check out www.thepeople-co.com/potentialwithin