
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.

Episode 168.5 – Green Apple Slice
How Important is Corporate Culture for Employee Recruiting?
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 CPA Practice Advisor article, “How Important is Corporate Culture for Employee Recruiting?” by Isaac M. O’Bannon.

Episode 168 – One Year Review
One Year Review – 52 professionals with 52 stories
This was such a great year and allowed me to spread this message to even more people than ever by speaking and consulting with firms and conferences across the US and Canada. Thank you so much to the guests who have shared their passions and to all of you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this with your friends and coworkers.
In this episode, I cover the past year of The Green Apple Podcast guests — from creatives, to athletes, to performers, to foodies, to world travelers, to a motorcar racer, all of these individuals are shattering the stereotype and are examples of how your hobbies and passions enhance your career.
I’ve also been traveling all over the US and Canada, delivering my keynote and am writing a book to inspire professionals to see how valuable their hobbies and passions really are. Don’t let “professionalism” win by keeping your hobbies and passions dormant.

Episode 167.5 – Green Apple Slice
Top Managers Play Key Role in Driving Employee Engagement
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 Financial Express article, “Top Managers Play Key Role in Driving Employee Engagement” by PTI.

Episode 167 – Nick Levine
Nick writes restaurant reviews and travels
Nick built up his writing and his accounting career at the same time. In some ways, they can even go hand in hand. This started because he began writing newsletters featuring reviews of local hot spots for the office! Overall, the progression of both his career and hobby seem natural.
In this episode, Nick tells John of this natural buildup of his accounting and writing as well as the perks of his writing in both his personal and professional life.