? Reflecting on Episode 3.1 with Pete Bombaci from The GenWell Project, we revisit fighting loneliness and the role of social media. We share our personal actions to combat loneliness and some lasting impressions from our discussion with Pete. Our conversation goes into exploring the role and impact of social media, and thoughts on using various connection mechanisms for positive outcomes. We also touch on the importance of balancing workplace connections, enhancing interactions, and addressing unmet social needs. Listen in as we dive into understanding how social well-being can revolutionize ..read more

In this episode, we welcome Pete Bombaci, founder of The GenWell Project, a movement dedicated to fostering face-to-face social interactions for better mental and physical well-being. Pete shares compelling insights into the detrimental effects of loneliness, the benefits of social interaction, and practical ways to cultivate connectivity in workplaces and communities. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of The GenWell Project's impact and learn how promoting social health can lead to healthier, happier environments.   ? Have a question, comment, or a recommendation for a perfect guest? Ple ..read more

? Dive into stories of transformation as we explore the pursuit of human flourishing within organizations and their impact on the community. Join us for a season of insightful dialogues and inspiring narratives that connect organizational development with the broader goal of human flourishing. ✨   ? Have a question, comment, or a recommendation for a perfect guest? Please email us at TransformationHorizon@gmail.com.    ? Like what you hear and want to hear more? Support us by subscribing to our Patreon! https://patreon.com/TransformationHorizonPodcast   #ODHorizonStories ..read more

? As we draw the curtains on Season 2, we welcome back our guest host Griffin Moore! Together, we explore the themes that have surfaced in our conversations, such as the transformative power of 'use of self' in driving change, and the delicate art of working within systems to catalyze a ripple effect of positive transformation. ?✨   ⚡️ We share our personal reflections on human systems dynamics, discussing how embracing complexity can lead to more resilient and adaptive strategies. We also touch on the courage required to sit with difficult emotions, a necessary step for true progress, an ..read more

In this episode we got to sit down with David Cooperrider and Lindsey Godwin to hear about their work with the UN Global Compact and how they apply the Appreciative Inquiry approach. We take a deep dive into their experience using a dialogic process to bring leaders from across industries to work together towards a common goal – to create a sustainable world where all humans can flourish.    For more information on the initiative that Lindsay and David discussed visit the UN Global Compact. To learn more about Appreciative Inquiry, check out the AI practitioner journal, and find addi ..read more

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this year's ODN Summit as we chat with co-chairs Joretha Johnson, CEO of Advanced Transformational Technologies, and Gloria Song, Founder, Principal Coach & Consultant of Co-Change Lab. In this episode we talk about what it takes to meet the moment rather than holding on to the past, intentional community building, and how the field of OD has reflected and met changes in society since its inception. Discover how they approached the design, development, and execution of the summit, with reflections on their own experiences. Hear what i ..read more

In this episode, we chat with Nee Frankson, Juan Martinez, and Jamiel Alexander about the Youth and Young Adult Wellbeing Measure Project sponsored by the Aspen Institute. The project provides insight into how young people of color define and measure well-being within their culture and traditions. We talk about the power of doing research on and for your own community, showing care for the people sharing their stories, and how culture impacts definitions of wellbeing.  Check out the Aspen Institutes Forum for Community Solutions and sign up for their newsletter to learn more.  H ..read more

Did we achieve what we set out to do? Let’s talk about it!  In this episode we flip the script! Judy and Sasha are interviewed by fellow OD practitioner and podcast lover Griffin Moore. We chat about the power of following your curiosity, how what we’ve learned over the course of the season has impacted the way we practice OD, and our plans for the future.  Take our survey! www.tinyurl.com/thpodsurvey.  Help us understand more about our audience and what you all would like to hear in season 2.  Have a question, comment, or a recommendation for a perfect guest? Please email ..read more

Who gets to create the narrative about what it means to be an African Leader?  In this episode, we chat with Yabome Gilpin-Jackson about the We Will Lead Africa storytelling project, which expands the narratives of what it means to be an African leader beyond the prevailing negative stereotypes. We talk about the power of owning and telling your own leadership story, finding resonance in community, and applying the human process technologies of OD more broadly to support change around social issues.  Check out other books by Yabome at her Amazon page and watch her TEDx Talk about How ..read more

How can you increase accessibility to training opportunities and make learning fun again?  In this episode, we interview Peter Kalmar of the Flo Foundation about Street Training Festivals. The idea is simple: go outside in nature and offer fun, interactive, and experiential training to people for free in their local community. We chat about the wide range of topics people want to learn about (e.g., personal development, self awareness, leadership, career exploration, etc.), the design considerations for organizing such an event, and how a spark of an idea can become a movement that benefi ..read more