My guest this episode is Michael Clifford, who combines his unique talents of zoo science and conservation with his expertise in organization development and change in his role as the Strategy Director for Reverse the Red. Reverse the Red is a global movement that ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure the survival of wild species and ecosystems and reverse the negative trend of biodiversity loss. Michael shares how he utilizes OD concepts in facilitating strategic change and building partnerships and coalitions, among governments, various partner organizations, and communities.&nb ..read more

My guest this episode is Dave Jamieson, Ph. D., retired professor and president of the Jamieson Consulting Group. He is passionate about coaching & teaching to change the way we change & change the way we lead.  He is dedicated to organizational leaders becoming more skilled at change leadership and systemic solutions and integrating the increasing complexity of technology with the need of supporting the humanity of their employees and customers.  We discuss how many people in organizations do change in ways that doesn’t pay enough attention to what it takes for human beings ..read more

My guest this episode is Scott Spradlin, who is a consultant, educator & media developer at Wise Mind, Wise Life: Engage, Enchant, Elevate.  Scott is a licensed Dialectical Behavior Therapist, and author of the book, “Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life: How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Can Put You in Control”.  Scott provides education and workshops on Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and has a special passion for working with those with ADHD.  We discuss the changing landscape of mental health practices and dive into what is meant by wisdom and having a wis ..read more

My guest this episode is Mary Quant.   Mary combines her unique skills in organization development and design thinking, to partner with global business leaders to accelerate business strategies and execute people- and organization-focused solutions. We discuss how she works with cross-functional teams to challenge the status quo and navigate ambiguity at the intersection of people experience, design thinking and technology.  She describes how she uses visual sensemaking in guiding change along with culture mapping.  Mary shares her passion and obsession with helping individuals ..read more

My guest this episode is Kathryn Goetzke, the Chief Hope Officer at the Shine Hope Company.  She is activating the science of hope globally.  She shares her personal story and her passion around the science of hope and how she is bringing her ideas to organizations, schools, and communities around the globe.  We discuss the widespread pattern of a sense of hopelessness, especially among our youth.  She shares some of her fundamental ideas, which you can find in her recent book, The Biggest Little Book About Hope.   ..read more

My guest this episode is Dr. Brandon Rogers.  He shares his insightful and powerful story of his educational journey and his professional journey and how has and continues to leverage his passion for people and systems into helping organizations thrive.  He has worked with a wide range of organizations, including cyberspace, automotive, and the software industry, among others. We discuss the challenges and rewards of beginning and maintaining a solo organization development consulting company.  ..read more

My guest this episode is Alex Cawthon, who is a Strategic Talent Partner, for a fortune 500 company.  She shares how her 3 core values shape how she shows up and how she approaches her work.  Her 3 core values are simplicity, understanding, and courage and she discusses how these provide the framework for working authentically in all areas of her life.  We discuss her approach to change of using the framework of ‘why, how, and what’ and the ways she uses the lens of her core values to help her organization answer these critical questions.   ..read more

My guest this week is Dr. Kimberley Barker, who is on the faculty of Eastern Michigan University, is the author of the book, “You Can Create Positive Change at Work!”  Kim shares her experience and passion for helping each individual find their purpose in their work and helping guide positive culture change.  We discuss her extensive role in the International Society of Organization Development and Change (ISODC) and she shares strategies which everyone can employ in creating positive change. In addition to her recent book, you can find lots of great content on Dr. Barker’s YouTube C ..read more

My guest this week is Dr. Kimberly Barker, who is on the faculty of Eastern Michigan University, is the author of the book, “You Can Create Positive Change at Work!”  Kim shares her experience and passion for helping each individual find their purpose in their work and helping guide positive culture change.  We discuss her extensive role in the International Society of Organization Development and Change (ISODC) and she shares strategies which everyone can employ in creating positive change. In addition to her recent book, you can find lots of great content on Dr. Barker’s YouTube Ch ..read more

My guest this week is Tony Martin, a People Analytics Consultant for a large multinational company.  Tony shares how he moved into the field by combining his psychology and social work background with his organization development training to bring a human-centered approach to change management and organizational performance.  Tony and I discuss how he has combined his unique skill set to go beyond the numbers, by asking meaningful questions, and engaging in conversations to uncover what data really matters.  He discusses how he is passionate about helping develop organizations a ..read more