How this global employee experience leader is unlocking new levels of wellbeing, creativity and potential with Liz Ference

In today’s employment landscape, companies are transforming the way they support their employees’ development. They’re going beyond professional, skill-based training and instead investing in the “whole person.” Our friend, partner and Strategic Planning for Life grad, Liz Ference, is on the forefront of that change with her work at Mattel. If you or your children have ever played with Barbies, Hot Wheels, Fisher Price, American Girl or Mega, you’ve been the fortunate beneficiary of this company’s massive creative power. Their purpose is to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.With Liz and her team’s leadership at the HR helm, they are living out that same purpose for their employees. Liz selected Strategic Planning for Life as a potential solution to help their team bring that vision to life. But first, Liz went through the Strategic Planning for Life course herself. She knew that in order to make a program work within Mattel, she needed to experience the impact first.In today’s episode, Liz talks about her powerful experience with Strategic Planning for Life. Liz shares the far-reaching impacts this work had on her life from her family to her book writing to her time and creativity. And she shares her intentions for this work within Mattel. Liz is one of the most thoughtful, ambitious people we’ve had the absolute pleasure to be on this journey with. If you’re looking for guidance on how to bring an idea into reality, Liz is your person. And if you’re looking to make a bigger impact in your own life or in your company to support the “whole person” and their potential, you’ll gain so much inspiration from this episode.  Enjoy the conversation, friends, and when you’re finished, hop on over to the link in the show notes to connect with Liz!MORE ABOUT LIZLiz has a superpower to bring any idea to reality. Whether it’s time with her family, a trip across the country, a new book, a home renovation, a friend gathering or an entirely from-scratch global employee experience initiative, Liz creates every experience with grace, intention and incredible energy. Currently, Liz leads Global Employee Experience for Mattel, creating a culture of growth, optimism and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. She’s a team leader, program/experience designer, thought partner across HR and the business, and certified life coach bringing innovative programs that enable Mattel employees to be their best, whole selves at work and at home. She’s also a recent graduate and partner of Strategic Planning for Life. CONNECT WITH LIZ www.linkedin.com/in/lizference/CONNECT WITH OWL & KEYwww.owlandkey.cowww.owlandkey.co/courselinktr.ee/owlandkeywww.instagram.com/owl_and_key/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocked/id1576289623