Synopsis
It's time to get to the real reason why good employees are leaving your company, why performance quality is lacking, and why employees are dissatisfied & disgruntled. It's because your company culture hasn't been engaging or impactful... that is until now! The Culture Building like a PRO podcast is your on-demand resource for tips and tools on how to transform your company culture! This podcast helps small business owners & managers overcome common, real-life leadership challenges & create a company culture where employees do their best work because they want to... and not because they have to! Company Culture Strategist, Leadership Coach & Trainer of BA PRO Inc., Dionna Appling MSM, shares her insight, experiences, and best practices to help you get started with building an engaging culture today. Culture building doesn't have to be complicated! If you're ready to jumpstart your culture transformation, subscribe and tune in! The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to transform your company culture... Today! | Company Culture | Culture Building | Organizational Culture | Employee Engagement | Effective Leadership | Servant Leadership | visit baproinc.com for more culture building resources!
Episodes
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174: #LeaderSHIFT from Fixer to Facilitator
11/11/2025 Duration: 15minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being a fixer to being a facilitator for your team! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep174 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to transform
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173: #LeaderSHIFT from Transactional to Transformational
04/11/2025 Duration: 15minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being transactional in your leadership to transformational! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep173 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to
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172: #LeaderSHIFT from Details to Direction
28/10/2025 Duration: 18minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from staying stuck in the details to leading with clear direction! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep172 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways t
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171: #LeaderSHIFT from Overwhelmed to Organized
21/10/2025 Duration: 13minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from feeling overwhelmed in daily leadership practices to being organized! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep171 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple
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170: #LeaderSHIFT from Stepping On to Steeping In
14/10/2025 Duration: 14minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from stepping on your employees toes to stepping in as their supporter & coach! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep170 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support!https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcas
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169: #LeaderSHIFT from Hoarding to Helping
07/10/2025 Duration: 14minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from hoarding critical feedback to sharing feedback to help an employee grow! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep169 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Si
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168: #LeaderSHIFT from Myth to Model
25/03/2025 Duration: 19minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from believing limiting myths in leadership to modeling influence! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep168 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to
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167: #LeaderSHIFT from Voiced Problems to Value Proposition
18/02/2025 Duration: 16minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from stalling on voiced problems to focusing on value proposition! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep167 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to
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166: #LeaderSHIFT from Enough to Excellence
18/02/2025 Duration: 13minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from doing just enough to leading in excellence!Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep166 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to transform your comp
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165: #LeaderSHIFT from Reluctant to Radical
11/02/2025 Duration: 23minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being reluctant to radical in your leadership practices!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-A** Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://amzn.to/4aSXS6e Radical Candor Masterclass: Tackle the Hard Conversations: https://www.masterclass.com/sessions/classes/tackle-the-hard-conversations-with-radical-candor Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep165 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without managemen
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164: #LeaderSHIFT from Waiting to Willing
04/02/2025 Duration: 18minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from waiting for your team to tell you when they need help to being willing to help proactively instead!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: 37 Engaging Questions to Ask Your TeamNeed one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep164 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode
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163: #LeaderSHIFT from Entirety to Incremental
28/01/2025 Duration: 13minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from implementing all changes at once to building momentum with incremental change! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep163 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcas
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162: #LeaderSHIFT from Passive to Permission
21/01/2025 Duration: 16minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from passive leadership practices to giving yourself permission to lead!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: How to be a Decisive Leader: www.baproinc.com/protip27How to Create Your Leadership Vision: www.baproinc.com/ep85 Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep162 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvo
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161: #LeaderSHIFT from Imposter to Influential
14/01/2025 Duration: 16minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from operating in imposter syndrome to becoming an influential leader! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep161 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on "X": @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple w
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160: #LeaderSHIFT from Insecure to Impactful
07/01/2025 Duration: 17minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being insecure about creating leaders to being impactful in your team’s professional journey! Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep160 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on "X": @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building li
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159: #LeaderSHIFT from Rejection to Reflection
26/03/2024 Duration: 14minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from rejecting your team’s feedback to using it to be more reflective of how you’re showing up as a leader! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep159 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Cultu
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158: #LeaderSHIFT from Criticizing to Correcting
19/03/2024 Duration: 12minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from approaching your team with criticism to correcting effectively! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep158 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support!https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple w
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157: #LeaderSHIFT from Resisting to Relatable
12/03/2024 Duration: 14minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from resisting connection with your team to being a more relatable leader! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep157 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: S
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156: #LeaderSHIFT from Complaints to Contribution
05/03/2024 Duration: 12minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from focusing on complaints to prioritizing your contribution! Need one-on-one help with your employee engagement plan? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here! www.baproinc.com/ep156 Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com Let's chat about this episode on Twitter: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways t
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155: #LeaderSHIFT from Trendy to Tenacious
27/02/2024 Duration: 15minWe’re continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I’m sharing how you can shift from being trendy in our leadership approach to having the tenacity to lead meaningfully! Mentioned in the Episode:Get 15% off the Employee Engagement Planning Packet – Take the guesswork out of engaging your team with 50 + employee engagement activities & planner templates here – USE CODE engpp15:https://baproinc.com/product/employee-engagement-planning-packet/ Ego vs. EQ: How Top Leaders Beat 8 Ego Traps with Emotional Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1937134768/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1937134768&linkCode=as2&tag=b0b869-20&linkId=d39962a3cc90535463a65652268e3693 Need one-on-one help with your e