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Unboxing the Office
by Bernard Youngblood
Corporate culture, health & wellness, they are ALL connected.Unboxing the Office is where bold conversations about corporate culture, health, and wellness come to life. Hosted in-person with business leaders, HR professionals, and change-makers, each episode explores the real forces shaping the modern workplace—from tech trends to cafeteria food. If you're building a healthier, smarter office—or just trying to survive one—this is your new go-to. Subscribe for monthly episodes that rethink how (and why) we work.
Episodes
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 18: From Military Service to Better Leadership with Joe Bogdan
What does it take to help people become the best version of themselves? In Episode 18 of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Joe Bogdan, retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, corporate leader, author, adjunct professor, and host of the Waypoint Better podcast. Joe shares...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 17: Leading Through AI Transformation with Harry Osle
AI implementation is not just a technology decision. It is a leadership, culture, and people decision. In Episode 17 of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Harry Osle, Principal and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Hackett Group, to unpack what it actually takes for...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 16: Building Products, Teams & Innovation with Grant Chapman
What does it really take to turn a bold idea into a product people can use, love, and manufacture at scale? In Episode 16 of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Grant Chapman, Co-Founder and CEO of Glassboard, a hardware product-development firm helping startups, small…
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 15: Escaping Performance Mode & Leading Authentically with David Cooke
In Episode 15 of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with David Cook, corporate transformation consultant and founder of Living Rogue Today, for an honest conversation about authenticity, fear, and the pressure to perform at work. After nearly 40 years in corporate leadership, David...
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Unboxing the Office at IFMA World Workplace 2025 | The Future of Facilities with ProKey
Recorded live from IFMA World Workplace 2025, this special "Tradshow," i.e. traditional tradeshow, edition of Unboxing the Office features an energetic, thought-provoking conversation with Ryan Connoy and Curtis Hagen of ProKey, an ArchKey Solutions company. This episode isn’t just about…
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 14: Mission-Driven Culture and Scaling a Nonprofit with Rikki Harris
In this powerful episode of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices, to explore what it really takes to scale a mission-driven organization without sacrificing culture, people, or purpose. Rikki shares the deeply personal journey that led to her mental...
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Unboxing the Office at IFMA World Workplace 2025 | Trust & Workplace Well-Being with FloWater
Recorded live from the show floor at IFMA World Workplace 2025, this special edition of the Unboxing the Office podcast features an engaging conversation with Mark Trudeau, VP of Sales at FloWater — a company redefining how workplaces think about drinking water. In this episode, we unpack why…
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 13: LouAnn Clark on Mental Wellness & Rebuilding Workplace Culture
In this powerful and deeply human episode of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with motivational speaker, author, and podcast host LouAnn Clark for a wide-ranging conversation on mindset, mental wellness, and how the way we think shapes our lives, our leadership, and our…
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 12: Dr. Nashay Lowe on Transforming Conflict and Culture
In this deeply insightful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Dr. Nashay Lowe—conflict transformation strategist, global practitioner, scholar, and host of "The Resolution Room” Podcast—for a conversation that reframes how we think about conflict, communication, corporate culture, and...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 11: Pedro LaTorre on Living Beyond the Prison of Self
In this powerful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Pedro LaTorre—speaker, author, musician, and founder of Purpose Academy™—to explore what it truly means to live with courage, clarity, and purpose. From a life-altering baseball injury to touring the world as a Christian hip-hop...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 10: Joy Hoffman on Flourishing, Resilience & the Future of Work
In this powerful episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Joy Hoffman — creative director, systems thinker, and founder of the One of One Collective — to explore what it truly means for individuals and organizations to flourish. From her life-changing experiences in the Amazon rainforest to her...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 9: Connection Over Control — Ted Baker | Serial Entrepreneur
In this thought-provoking episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Ted Baker—a man who’s been everything from a restaurateur and actor to global entrepreneur and medical device innovator. From Venice Beach to the Vatican, Ted shares the unlikely story of how his...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 8: Your Story Needs a Rewrite — Dr. Rod Berger on Authentic Culture
In this powerful episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood welcomes Dr. Rod Berger—TEDx speaker, strategic storyteller, and author of "The Narrative Edge" (Wiley)—for a conversation that peels back the layers of leadership, narrative, and what it really means to show up…
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 7: What AI is—and what it isn’t | Daniel Percey & Spencer Donaldson
In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood is joined by Daniel Percey and Spencer Donaldson to dive deep into the intersection of AI, corporate culture, and the future of work. From automation anxiety to the Great Integration, this conversation gets real about: --What AI...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 6: The Deep End of Work: Purpose, AI & Culture | Joshua M. Evans
In this powerful episode of "Unboxing the Office," workplace expert and keynote speaker Joshua M. Evans joins host Bernie Youngblood for a no-holds-barred conversation about the shifting tides of corporate culture in the age of AI. From confronting the fear of automation to exploring how…
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 5: Josh Johnston on Social Media, Corporate Culture & AI
In Episode 5 of Unboxing the Office, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with social media mastermind Josh Johnston to dive into the powerful—and sometimes chaotic—intersection of social media, corporate culture, and emerging AI tools. Josh shares his personal journey as an entrepreneur, opens up...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 4: Dave Delaney: Communication, Neurodiversity & Power of Proximity
In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with keynote speaker, communication strategist, and podcast host Dave Delaney for a deep dive into how companies can strengthen corporate culture in the age of AI, hybrid work, and constant digital distraction. Dave shares...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 3: Jeremy Barkey on Leadership, Failure & Faith in Corporate Culture
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Jeremy Barkey—former athlete, executive leader, and founder of Captain’s Light Consulting—for an honest conversation about what really defines corporate culture. From early career failures to faith-fueled reinvention,...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 2: John Gimesh on Food Service and the challenges of the Modern Office
In Episode 2 of Unboxing the Office, we sit down with corporate food service veteran John Gimesh for a raw, personal, and unfiltered conversation about America’s health crisis—from the boardroom to the breakroom. John shares his 25-year journey from executive chef to food industry insider—and his...
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Unboxing the Office | Episode 1: Leah Allen on Healing, Faith & Fixing America’s Health Crisis
In our premiere episode of Unboxing the Office, we sit down with Leah Allen—faith-driven investor and venture capitalist, and a powerful voice in the wellness and regenerative health space. Leah opens up about her personal health crisis, her six-year battle with seizures and Lyme disease, and how...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Corporate culture, health & wellness, they are ALL connected.Unboxing the Office is where bold conversations about corporate culture, health, and wellness come to life. Hosted in-person with business leaders, HR professionals, and change-makers, each episode explores the real forces shaping the modern workplace—from tech trends to cafeteria food. If you're building a healthier, smarter office—or just trying to survive one—this is your new go-to. Subscribe for monthly episodes that rethink how (and why) we work.
HOSTED BY
Bernard Youngblood
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