What Are You Driven By?
What Are You Driven By?
Diondra Filicetti
On the What Are You Driven By podcast, we are ultimately seeking to understand how we can identify what our purpose is / what we are driven by, and improve the quality of our lives by prioritizing purpose and growth. On the WAYDB podcast, we explore different topics related to motivation, to personal development, and what it takes to live a fulfilling life and a life of purpose.
What HR Data Do Top Leaders Look At? ft. Lynsey Redman
Diondra and Lynsey Redman. explores how empathy, data-driven insights, and adaptive leadership can transform workplace engagement and empower employees to thrive.
Mar 5
What Great Leaders Do Differently with Faith Tull
Faith Tull, Chief Human Resources Officer and independent consultant, joins Diondra Filicetti on the Driven By… Co. podcast to discuss her extensive HR experience across organizations of all sizes and cultures, highlighting the importance of cultural awareness in global leadership. She shares the core traits of effective leaders—competence, confidence, charisma, and storytelling—and recounts how she transformed a toxic workplace with 150% turnover by unifying the team around shared goals, leading to a senior-level promotion. The conversation also explores transparency, individualized team building, leader–friend boundaries, and meaningful engagement strategies, while touching on Faith’s memoir Beyond These Eyes and her goal of securing a paid board position.
Jan 19
A Director of Operations' Radical Leadership Playbook
Director of Operations Nikita Garner, who made the unbelievable pivot from holistic nutritionist and receptionist to a top executive role, reveals the radical leadership playbook that powered her explosive career growth. In this interview with host Diondra Filicetti, author of Engagement Economics, Nikita dives deep into the non-negotiable qualities of effective leadership: from radical transparency and leading by example to the surprising secret of "supported autonomy" for team engagement. Discover how her "1% better than yesterday" philosophy and ability to remove blockers transformed her teams across five different industries. Tune in to learn her essential advice for emerging leaders on how to build unwavering trust and find your own path to self-actualization.
Dec 17, 2025
The Corporate Job Almost Broke Her… Then She Created Something Better
Britt Holmes went from high-pressure corporate advertising to a full-body burnout that forced her to rethink everything. Today, she runs Merit Media, a values-first agency built for creativity, autonomy, and sustainable leadership. In this episode, she breaks down her journey, her business philosophy, and the boundaries every new leader needs to build healthy, high-performing teams.
Dec 5, 2025
Love Beyond Yourself with the CEO of Complete Elder Solutions
On this episode of What Are You Driven By, Diondra Filicetti sits down with Princella Lewis Seymour, a powerhouse with 35 years in elder care, founder of Complete Elder Solutions, and author of Everything You Need to Know About Me. Princella pulls back the curtain on the real, often unpredictable world of caregiving, revealing what families don’t know they need until they’re in crisis. She shares how she built a company to fill the gaps no one else was addressing, helping seniors and their families navigate one of life’s toughest transitions. From leadership insights to staff retention, from setting boundaries to shifting service models, Princella brings raw honesty and hard-won wisdom. Whether you’re a leader, caregiver, or simply someone preparing for the future, this conversation will change how you think about elder care and the people who make it possible.
Nov 24, 2025
The Billion-Dollar (Graphics) Way to Lead with Mike Parkinson
In this episode, Diondra Filicetti sits down with Mike Parkinson — founder of Billion Dollar Graphics and 24 Hour Company — to explore the principles that shape his leadership journey. Mike shares the core characteristics he believes define great leadership, including clarity of vision, positivity, creativity, and strong communication. From navigating distractions to building trust through authentic engagement, Mike opens up about the real challenges leaders face and the strategies he uses to keep his teams aligned and motivated. He also offers practical advice for orals coaching and new leaders stepping into their role — from speaking with confidence to leading with empathy and purpose. Whether you're growing a team, pitching a big idea, or simply refining your leadership style, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with impact.
Jul 29, 2025
A Conversation with a Leader in Bangladesh, Naime Khan
In this episode of the What Are You Driven By? podcast, we sit down with Naime Khan, a dynamic leader from Bangladesh, to explore the personal journey that fuels his leadership. Naime shares the motivations that drive him, the values he leads with, and the challenges he's faced along the way. This conversation offers an inspiring glimpse into the mindset of a purpose-driven leader committed to making an impact. Whether you're an emerging changemaker or an established leader, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and global perspective.
Jul 20, 2025
Human-Centred Leadership in Action: A Conversation with Tan Chrissis
In this episode, we sit down with Tan Chrissis, founder and CEO of CognitiveVerse, to explore how leadership rooted in empathy, emotional intelligence, and human-centered design can revolutionize learning and growth. Tan shares his deeply personal journey—from over a decade in corporate tech and finance leadership to mentoring in personal development following the loss of a close colleague.
Jun 11, 2025
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