The Tribune

By ALESHA CADET

Tribune Features Reporter

acadet@tribunemedia.net

RICARDO Clarke, best known as a radio personality, gospel singer and motivational speaker - joined forces with Bahamasair in an initiative aimed at boosting staff morale and performance.

Through his OCCUPY Mentorship programme over the years, Ricardo has aimed to shape character, teach discipline, foster business acumen and promote health within the country’s youth. Core areas of the program include education, vocation/trade, entrepreneurship, faith, philanthropy, health, financial literacy, and etiquette.

Taking a different approach to the Bahamasair partnership, Ricardo said he created a ten-week series of groundbreaking podcast episodes under the name “Motivational Mondays” to inspire and empower employees like never before.

He said: “I believe this is the first time something like this has happened in the local space relative to the work environment. I considered it an honour to be invited as a part of this historic and transformative initiative to assist in the uplifting and well-being of the staff. I was very impressed that the leadership there, managing director Tracy Cooper, and his team recognised the importance of fostering a positive work environment for its team members.”

He added: “The topics were tailored to resonate with the challenges and aspirations of Bahamasair’s workforce. From strategies for personal growth and overcoming obstacles, to techniques for enhancing teamwork, conflict resolution and customer service, each episode is designed to uplift and motivate employees at all levels of the organisation. Since the launch of the podcast series, feedback from Bahamasair staff has been overwhelmingly positive. The feedback is incredibly positive. Initially, I didn’t know how it would be received because it was so novel in the approach. I must say for the last few weeks I’ve been meeting members of the staff who appreciate the initiative.

“Just yesterday, Wendy, who is a flight attendant at Bahamasair, and the crew 415, on my recent travel shared on its impact, and I am grateful.”

He said employees described the podcast as transformative, citing noticeable improvements in morale and performance across various departments.

He said: “It’s been an honour to work with Bahamasair in creating these podcasts. Our goal is to inspire and empower every member of the team, and I am delighted to see the positive impact it’s having on their lives and work. Creating podcasts with Bahamasair aligns perfectly with my organisation, Occupy’s, mission to empower individuals through life skills. By delivering motivational content directly to employees, we’re fostering personal growth, enhancing communication skills, and instilling a sense of purpose. These podcasts serve as a platform for continuous learning and inspiration, embodying Occupy’s commitment to providing accessible resources for self-improvement.”

He believes the success of this partnership serves as a model for other companies seeking innovative ways to motivate and empower their employees.

For more information, email occupymentorshipprogram@gmail.com or visit www.occupymentorshipprogram.com.