Podcasts The Passionate Workforce Podcast

Nick Capman explores the strategies and insights from his best-selling book, The Passionate Workforce: How to Create and Maintain Maximum Employee Engagement. Join Nick as he explores how to cultivate a passionate and engaged workforce, drawing on the fifteen pillars of his Passionate Workforce Assessment. Nick shares actionable tactics to motivate your team and brings in business leaders and industry experts for insightful interviews, expanding the conversation on employee engagement and leadership.

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The Passionate Workforce

Does passion or resentment drive your workforce? Many employees find themselves along a spectrum, closer to either passion or resentment for their work. Even a little resentment, though, goes a long way in threatening engagement and derailing outcomes.

In The Passionate Workforce, Nicholas Capman introduces tactics to motivate your team and become the leader your employees need to succeed. Nick features fifteen pillars in his Passionate Workforce Assessment that reveal the type of leader you are and the disposition of your employees, enabling you to take immediate action and implement impactful strategies.

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Episode #006 Developing and Retaining an Engaged Workforce with Astellas Pharma's Jill O'Mullane

 

How can companies foster a motivated, future-ready workforce while maintaining employee engagement and retention? What strategies can leaders employ to balance skill development with organizational growth?

We sat down with Jill O'Mullane, a pharmaceutical QA leader with 23 years of experience in global organizations, to explore these critical questions.

Based in the UK, Jill provides a firsthand look at the challenges and strategies of nurturing talent in highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals. From building competency models to implementing mentoring programs, Jill and The FDA Group’s Nicholas Capman discuss steps leaders can take to create an environment that prioritizes people development, succession planning, and continuous learning.

With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Jill O'Mullane is a seasoned quality assurance leader known for her integrity, professionalism, and strategic approach to quality systems. Currently serving as Vice President, Head of Quality Systems at Astellas Pharma Europe, Jill oversees critical quality functions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the organization. An eligible Qualified Person (QP) under Directive 2001/83/EC, Jill has held various senior leadership roles at Astellas Pharma, including Vice President of Affiliate & Supply Chain QA and Executive Director of Affiliate QA.

Her career spans positions at renowned organizations like Lonza, Baxter Healthcare, and Genzyme, where she honed her expertise in GMP, CAPA, and quality operations on a global scale. A graduate of University College Cork with a BSc in Biochemistry, Jill is passionate about fostering innovation in quality assurance and mentoring future leaders.

Episode #005 Leading with Authenticity: How to Overcome Stress and Fear to Inspire Your Team with Dr. Gary Epler


Nick Capman sits down with Dr. Gary Epler, a Boston-based medical doctor and thought leader specializing in optimal health, high performance, and leadership, to discuss authentic leadership, stress management, and how leaders can cultivate authenticity to inspire and engage their teams effectively.

Dr. Epler is the founder of "quantum biology" and the creator of the "Eplerian Life Philosophy," which emphasizes strategies for achieving maximal performance, enduring joy, and optimal well-being. His philosophy centers on helping individuals and leaders harness the potential of their human brain, particularly the prefrontal cortex, to foster innovation, creativity, and authentic leadership.

He advocates for reducing stress, eliminating ego-driven behaviors, and adopting a people-centered, values-driven approach to life and leadership. His work has gained recognition through hundreds of podcast appearances, where he shares practical insights and actionable strategies for improving personal and professional lives.

Episode #004 Eric Dillman Designs Pro Series Podcast: Building a Passionate Workforce with Nicholas Capman


Nick Capman joins Eric Dillman, host of the Eric Dillman Designs Pro Series Podcast, to share how his company connects life science organizations with top-tier consultants, contractors, and candidates, supporting critical areas like Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations. Hear his insights on creating a driven workforce and the key strategies for success at every stage of the product lifecycle.

Episode #003 The Wayfinder Show: Nicholas Capman on Building a Passionate Workforce


Nicholas Capman joins host Luis Hernandez on The Wayfinder Show to discuss the importance of setting realistic goals, employee engagement, and fostering a passionate workforce. Nick shares insights from his book, including 15 key pillars for employee engagement, the benefits of profit-sharing versus merit-based compensation, and the significance of habits in achieving long-term goals. 

EPISODE #002 Expert Insights on FDA Regulations and Building a Passionate Workforce


In this special cross-post episode of The Passionate Workforce, we’re excited to share Nick Capman’s recent conversation from Steve Ramona’s podcast, Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart. In this insightful discussion, Nick delves into two critical topics: expertly navigating FDA regulations and building a passionate, high-performing workforce.

Nick shares his deep experience in helping life sciences companies streamline their regulatory processes, prevent costly delays, and achieve smoother approvals. Shifting gears, the episode explores how business leaders can transform workplace culture by embracing bold strategies like profit-sharing and unlimited paid time off. Whether you're in the FDA-regulated industry or simply looking for ways to ignite passion in your team, this episode offers valuable lessons in both leadership and service.

Episode #001 How to Drive Excellence Across Teams with Jennifer Mascioli-Tudor

 

In the inaugural episode of The Passionate Workforce Podcast, Nick Capman sits down with Jennifer Mascioli-Tudor, a seasoned Quality and Regulatory Affairs Executive with over two decades of experience in the life sciences.

They discuss:

  • Defining and implementing a culture of agility and growth mindset.
  • Creating psychological safety to foster innovation.
  • The importance of situational leadership and clear goal-setting.
  • Integrating personal and professional tasks for better balance.
  • Strategies for maintaining excellence through innovation and measurable goals.
  • Involving employees in goal-setting to enhance engagement and ownership.
Jennifer shares her insights on adapting to the post-pandemic work environment, emphasizing the need for flexibility and continuous learning. She also discusses the importance of psychological safety in promoting a culture of innovation and how leaders can foster open communication and trust within their teams.

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