Are You a Dream Manager? How to Help Employees Set and Achieve Goals

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Are your employees just working, or are they growing, too? Many people feel stuck at work because no one’s ever asked them about their dreams. But what if you made space for that conversation? Kate Volman , CEO of Floyd Consulting and author of Do What You Love , joins host Vanessa Brulotte to talk about what it means to support employees as whole people with their own dreams. Kate shares why personal dreams belong in the workplace and how they can be a secret weapon for retention, culture, and performance. She also discusses how leaders can ask questions that boost engagement, build trust, and create a culture where people feel seen. Key takeaways: Why conversations about dreams help reduce turnover What it means to be a great coach in the workplace What HR teams can do today to support both personal and professional development Key topics: (00:00) Introducing Kate Volman (02:38) The link between disengagement and purpose (05:17) How leaders can support personal growth (07:09) Real stories from The Dream Manager program (10:46) Coaching vs. managing: what’s the difference?

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