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What If Work Was More? feat. Alisha Beck

Posted on November 5, 2024

Episode Summary

What if your workplace could genuinely help you build a life you love? Today, Alisha Beck, People Development Mentor at BIGGBY® COFFEE, shares her journey from barista to mentor, illustrating the transformative impact of the Life You Love Laboratory, also known as LifeLab. Through LifeLab’s workshops, centered on personal growth, financial wellness, and self-discovery, participants are encouraged to align their lives with their values. Discover how blending technical skills with human-centered “soft skills” nurtures a workplace culture that empowers employees to feel valued, confident, and truly connected. In a conversation with hosts Mike McFall and Laura Eich, Alisha delves into the challenges of embedding these principles within a busy franchise setting, noting that LifeLab's influence is still expanding. With programs like Vision Store, BIGGBY® COFFEE aims to make personal development accessible to all team members. Alisha’s wish? For every franchise owner to experience a LifeLab workshop firsthand. Listen in to uncover how BIGGBY® COFFEE is redefining workplace culture, one person at a time!

 

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Guest Bio:

 

Alisha Beck, originally from southeast Michigan, has a rich background in people-oriented roles. Starting her career at Dunkin Donuts, she transitioned to BIGGBY® COFFEE, where she has held various positions at store and home office levels, including personal development mentoring, culture development, and employee coaching. Alisha currently holds the title of People Development Mentor and is a key part of the LifeLab team. Outside of work, she is a mom, wife, and dog mommy and lives in Farmington, Michigan.

 

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