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Painting New Pathways: Creativity as Medicine for Workplace Burnout
Feb. 18, 2026

Painting New Pathways: Creativity as Medicine for Workplace Burnout

Burnout is on the rise, and traditional solutions fall short. Enter Dr. Tolia, a former medical doctor turned visual artist who now prescribes beauty and creativity for vitality. Her work shifts workplaces from tense and transactional to calm and inspiring. Together, we uncover how intentional art …
You Don’t Feel Ready—Good. That’s Where Leadership Begins (Working on Purpose)
Feb. 11, 2026

You Don’t Feel Ready—Good. That’s Where Leadership Begins (Working on Purpose)

Real leadership doesn’t emerge in moments of certainty—it’s forged in ambiguity, discomfort, and self-doubt. No matter where you are on your leadership journey, you will face moments where you don’t know the answers and can’t see the road ahead. In this thoughtful conversation with leadership exper…
You Don’t Feel Ready—Good. That’s Where Leadership Begins
Feb. 10, 2026

You Don’t Feel Ready—Good. That’s Where Leadership Begins

Real leadership doesn’t emerge in moments of certainty—it’s forged in ambiguity, discomfort, and self-doubt. No matter where you are on your leadership journey, you will face moments where you don’t know the answers and can’t...
Return to Office Mandates: A Step Forward or Backward?
Feb. 4, 2026

Return to Office Mandates: A Step Forward or Backward?

Remote and hybrid work opened the door to greater autonomy, focus, and balance for millions of workers. Today, that door is closing as companies reinstate return-to-office mandates. What’s fueling this reversal, and what are leaders overlooking? In this episode, Monica Browning Mitchell unpacks the…
Return to Office Mandates: A Step Forward or Backward?
Feb. 3, 2026

Return to Office Mandates: A Step Forward or Backward?

Remote and hybrid work opened the door to greater autonomy, focus, and balance for millions of workers. Today, that door is closing as companies reinstate return-to-office mandates. What’s fueling this reversal, and what are ...
Another Tumultuous Era: Why Cultivating Inner Peace Is the Leadership Work of Our Time
Jan. 28, 2026

Another Tumultuous Era: Why Cultivating Inner Peace Is the Leadership Work of Our Time

From the Great Depression to the Information Age, and countless times before, periods of upheaval have always reshaped how we live and lead. Today’s convergence of AI, cultural disruption, and evolving workforce expectations is no different—except the pace is faster and the stakes higher. In this e…

About the Host

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Dr. Alise Cortez

Radio & TV Host / Podcaster / Organizational Psychologist / Logotherapist / Speaker / Researcher / Author

Dr. Alise Cortez is an organizational psychologist and logotherapist, inspirational speaker, researcher, author, and host of the Working on Purpose podcast. She is the Founder and Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now!, a human and organizational transformation consultancy specializing in the activation of meaning and purpose to increase engagement, performance, innovation, retention, and thus profitability. For individuals, Dr. Cortez facilitates an online global community and various retreats to enable people hungry for a more meaningful and purposeful life to create it for themselves. Connect with Dr. Alise Cortez for more insight on how you can start living and working with Gusto and Purpose.

Reviews

Alise is a most dynamic, knowledgeable and inspiring host.

"On behalf of recent podcast guest, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier,“Great conversation about my new book The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. …"

SeanTheSwan6 | Aug. 29, 2024

Purpose brings joy!

"Alise Cortez is a dynamic, thoughtful host who engages her guests on a deep level to explore the purpose in our work. She invites leaders to examine not just what they do but why they do it. As a rec…"

Jaime Goff | Jan. 8, 2026