
Episode 173.5 – Green Apple Slice
Want Productive Employees? Match Work Schedules to Their Internal Clocks
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss an Inc, “Want More Productive Employees? Match Their Work Schedules to Their Internal Clocks” by Minda Zetlin.

Episode 173 – Andrew Van De Beek
Andrew drinks whisky and watches the Utah Jazz
Andrew is an accountant and the founder of Illumin8, an accounting firm geared towards helping small businesses and thrives on putting the culture of old world accounting behind. He is also a whisky enthusiast and super fan of the Utah Jazz basketball team.
Andrew received a CA in accounting from The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
In this episode, Andrew talks about his goals of creating a better culture in the workplace through his company and how he wants to prioritize his clients’ experience with him. He also tells us how he was introduced to whisky, and becoming a fan the Utah Jazz and basketball in general.

Episode 172.5 – Green Apple Slice
What is Employee Onboarding?
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss a Sapling article, “What is Employee Onboarding?” by Jen Dewar.

Episode 172 – Brooke Mortensen
Brooke plays French horn and is an accountant manager
Brooke is a relationship manager and accountant at Wipfli LLP in Helena Montana. After high school she joined the Helena Symphony Orchestra as a French horn player and is still a part of the symphony today!
Brooke earned a Bachelor of Applied Science from Montana State University-Bozeman.

Episode 171.5 – Green Apple Slice
Want to Fight Employee Burnout? Focus on Well-Being
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss an Employee Benefit Adviser article, “Want to Fight Employee Burnout? Focus on Well-Being” by Henry Albrecht.

Episode 171 – Ges Ray
Ges sings his heart out and is a banker
Ges delights in building your confidence in public speaking, making the keynote or workshop fun, memorable, and with instant takeaways that you can use immediately. Built on four decades of commercial roles (including Bank Manager!), lots of singing and four decades of Public Speaking, delivering workshops, Keynotes, MC and even radio broadcasting, Ges delivers an effective mix of business & presenting experience to equip you and your team with the skills to speak in public.
Ges Ray is a retired banker and public speaking coach who re-discovered his love for choral singing after leaving it behind for 25 years!

Episode 170.5 – Green Apple Slice
The Importance Of Internal Marketing To The Employee Experience
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss a Forbes article, “The Importance Of Internal Marketing To The Employee Experience” by Michael DesRochers.

Episode 170 – Bill Penczak
Bill travels the world outside the office and socializes in the office
Bill is a social person, which you can tell from listening to this episode. He also loves to travel! So he’s never too shy to share his experiences travelling the globe with his colleagues in the office. In fact, he feels it is beneficial towards developing relationships within the office and therefore a stronger bond with your co-workers!
In this episode, Bill tells a couple of stories on his travel experiences how it affected his social skills in the office, and we learn the worst meal John has ever had!

Episode 169.5 – Green Apple Slice
10 Ways Leaders Can Influence Company Culture
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss a Forbes article, “10 Ways Leaders Can Influence Company Culture” by William Craig.
Episode 169 – Sara Sabin
Sara writes about being spiritual and grumpy and how she fell into accounting
Sara has always enjoyed writing throughout college. But after graduating and travelling South America, she decided to become an accountant. After a hiatus, she picked up writing as an outlet for her frustrations personally and professionally.
In this episode, Sara talks about her journey from studying law, travelling, and re-establishing her passion for writing.