Generous Benefits

Host Amanda Brummitt speaks with Samantha "Sami" Hickert about how everyday, five-minute interactions build trust, engagement, and a people-first culture. Samantha shares concrete habits leaders can use immediately, including the 10-5 hallway greeting, meeting prompts, quick "pick-me-up" photo shares, short feedback polls, rounding, recognition, and a personal user manual to understand team members.
The episode emphasizes consistency and visibility from leaders: schedule five minutes daily to connect, collect and act on feedback, and make small, stacked actions that shift culture and improve retention, performance, and wellbeing.Connect with Sami at https://www.connectionovereverything.com/.

Welcome to the Generous Benefits Podcast with host Amanda Brummitt. In this episode, coaches Jessica Taylor and Kenzi Judge explain what executive coaching is, how it differs from consulting, mentoring, therapy, and life coaching, and when organizations should invest in coaching for leaders. They discuss credentials like the Professional Certified Coach, internal vs. external coaches, using assessments and 360 feedback, measuring return on investment through performance and retention, and best practices for selecting and evaluating coaches.
The conversation emphasizes using coaching proactively—during promotions, transitions, and for high-potential leaders—and highlights when coaching may not be appropriate, such as for remediation. Listeners will learn practical guidance for HR and employers on building a coaching program, making the business case, and choosing the right fit for their organization.