Best Changemaker Allies Podcasts (2025)

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Ep231: From Ally to Changemaker with Megan Fuciarelli 23:47

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Tired of polarized talk at work? Megan Fuciarelli maps a clear path forward. She and David unpack the Metamorphustice continuum, practical ways to move beyond allyship, and how leaders use curiosity, empathy, and direct communication to build trust and performance. We hit reflective prompts, real-world examples, and the business case for values-ali…

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How to Build Rural Communities That Sustain Themselves While Transforming the Community with Sanjana Shrestha and Swathi Massar from READ Global 1:02:59

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In this Thanksgiving week, we bring you one of the most moving conversations we have ever had on Facilitating Change. Mentor sits down with two remarkable leaders from READ Global: Sanjana Shrestha and Swathi Massar. Their work spans rural Nepal, India, and Bhutan, where they support communities in building community-led libraries and resource cent…

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Ep230: From Problem Solver to Leader: How to Stop Doing and Start Developing Your Team 2:37

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In this short episode, Humanergy’s David Wheatley shares a powerful story about an engineering leader who learned to shift from solving problems himself to building a team that could solve them. Discover how one simple visual tool helped transform his leadership, empower his team’s critical thinking, and free him to focus on what truly matters—lead…

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Facilitating from the Inside Out: Presence, Identity, and the Unknown with Dylan Ayaloo 1:02:37

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What does it take to truly live your work as a facilitator, teacher, or leader? In this episode, Mentor Dida sits down with Dylan Ayaloo - also known as the Inner Work Guy. Dylan is a facilitator of transformation, a yoga teacher of teachers, and a healer who has helped thousands of high-achievers release burnout, heal emotional patterns, and recon…

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Ep229 Building a Coaching Muscle (GROWTH) - First Friday 17:06

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In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful yet underused leadership tools—coaching. Humanergy coach, Nikki Patterson, shows how to shift from solving every problem yourself to helping others grow their own capability and confidence. You’ll discover: What coaching really means (and how it differs from mentoring or advising) When to use coa…

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Ep228: Ally Leadership with Stephanie Chung 27:16

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David Wheatley talks with Stephanie Chung about her new book "Ally Leadership: How to lead people who are not like you" . Among the tips are: Ask - Establish an environment Listen - Assure alignment Learn - Rally the troops You take action - Navigate the narrows Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy communi…

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Ep227: TrueSuccess Blueprint - Living Mindfully & Scaling Smart: The Foundations of Sustainable Leadership 32:02

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In the final episode of Humanergy’s TrueSuccess Blueprint anniversary series, host Mimi Mitrius talks with co-founders John Barrett and David Wheatley about what it really takes to sustain success over decades. They unpack two of Humanergy’s eight TrueSuccess goals—living mindful, purposeful, and balanced lives and maintaining a lean, scalable perf…

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Ep226: If your culture could talk with Tom Krause 25:42

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David Wheatley interviews Dr. Thomas Kraus about his book "If Your Culture Could Talk." Dr. Kraus, a renowned thought leader in organizational culture and decision-making, discusses how leadership actions directly impact culture. He shares a story about a leader named John who learns to understand and change organizational culture through personali…

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Facilitating Systems Change: Rethinking Education and the Inner Work of Change with Daniela Papi-Thornton 1:06:30

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In this thought-provoking episode of Facilitating Change, Mentor Dida sits down with educator, facilitator, author, and mother Daniela Papi-Thornton to explore what it truly means to transform systems—starting with ourselves. Daniela shares her journey from founding a youth education organization in Cambodia to reshaping how institutions around the…

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Ep225: TrueSuccess Blueprint - Thriving Teams and World-Class Ideas: Building a Culture of Growth and Innovation 25:56

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What does it take to build a thriving professional network and create leadership tools that stand the test of time? In this episode of the True Success Blueprint podcast, host Mimi Mitrius talks with Humanergy co-founders John Barrett and David Wheatley about two foundational TrueSuccess Goals: Grow a strong network of Humanergy professionals Build…

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25. Neuroinflammation and Nutrigenomics ft. Dr. Kendal Stewart 54:58

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Send us a text Could the key to brain health be found in your DNA—and on your plate? Welcome to Season 2 of The Neurological Disorder Podcast! This week's episode is with Dr. Kendal Stewart, a certified head and neck surgeon and otolaryngologist. In addition to founding several medical companies and even receiving a U.S patent for one of his techno…

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Ep224: Elements of Human Transformation (First Friday) 13:02

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What does it really take for leadership training to stick? In this episode of the Humanergy Leadership Podcast, Jim Marshall explores the deeper dynamics of personal and professional growth - what works, what doesn’t, and why. Drawing on decades of experience, Jim introduces two powerful frameworks: the Four Stages of Competence and the Growth Chai…

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Deep Dive: Every Team Needs a Super-Facilitator 49:24

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Ep223: TrueSuccess Blueprint - Delighting and Growing a Healthy Client Base: The Secrets to Long-Term Success 24:26

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Clients who are delighted become partners. In episode two of the TrueSuccess Blueprint, Mimi sits down with John Barrett and David Wheatley to unpack two core goals: delighting clients by delivering real, visible value, and building a healthy, diverse client base that sustains the business over time. They share how to meet clients where they are, e…

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Ask Me Anything: Facilitation Edition with Mentor Dida 47:17

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This episode flips the script - no guest, no prep, just me answering your questions in real time. Together we dig into the messy, human side of facilitation and what it really takes to hold a room. The some questions I unpack: What’s the real difference between being a teacher and being a facilitator? How do you keep a session alive when the group …

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Ep222: Leading Through Turbulence 38:29

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David Wheatley, Judy Brown, and Rick Eigenbrod discuss the challenges of leadership in times of turbulence, emphasizing the need for new approaches. They highlight the concept of "BANI" (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) as a replacement for VUCA, noting the familiarity and ineffectiveness of traditional terms. The conversation unders…

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Ep221: TrueSuccess Blueprint - Creating Greater Good & Financial Freedom: Leading with Purpose and Sustainability 24:08

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How do you build a business that does good, and does well? In this episode, Mimi, John, and David discuss how Humanergy has balanced social impact with financial responsibility. They share real-world stories of choosing purpose over profit, and how financial freedom fuels long-term vision. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.co…

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Ep220: Accountability in Action - First Friday 15:56

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Accountability that actually gets work done. In this First Friday session, Humanergy coach Quay Eady shows how to turn good intentions into consistent results using FACET: Focus, Accountability, Compelling Motivation, Easier to Do, and Tracking. Learn to coach one clear priority, create owner-led commitments, tie work to purpose and recognition, re…

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Ep219: Introducing the TrueSuccess Blueprint: The 8 Goals That Guide Humanergy’s Growth 28:42

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What drives long-term business success that’s both profitable and purposeful? In this series kickoff episode, host Mimi is joined by Humanergy co-founders John Barrett and David Wheatley to introduce the 8 TrueSuccess Goals—a practical, values-based framework that’s powered their boutique leadership firm for over 25 years. You’ll hear the origin st…

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Unlocking Inclusion: How to Design Learning Spaces Where Everyone Belongs with Shaheen 1:06:55

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What does it take to design learning spaces where everyone feels they belong - not just as participants, but as full human beings? In this episode of Facilitating Change, Mentor sits down with Shaheen, an inclusive learning designer and founder of Ta’leem Consulting. From growing up in a small town in India to shaping inclusive learning and leaders…

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Why the Margins Hold the Facilitation Magic: A Conversation with Mansi Jasuja 1:05:16

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Some people stumble into facilitation. Mansi Jasuja designed her way here - literally. From practicing architecture in India to working with the UN and EU on environmental projects, her path has been anything but linear. What unites it all? A deep calling to serve, to listen, and to create spaces where people belong. Rooted in her Sikh heritage, he…

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Where Community Building, Learning Experience Design, and Facilitation Meet: Insights from Anamaria Dorgo 1:05:13

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Episode Description What happens when you combine the art of community building, the craft of learning experience design, and the skill of facilitation? That’s where Anamaria Dorgo lives. A learning strategist and community architect, she helps organizations create spaces where people connect, grow, and transform - whether it’s launching L&D Shaker…

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The Space Between the Sessions - What 30 Conversations Taught Us About Facilitating Change 49:39

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What happens when you sit down for 30 conversations with some of the most thoughtful facilitators on the planet? You start to see patterns. You start to feel shifts. And you begin to realize: facilitation isn’t a technique - it’s a way of being. In this milestone episode, Mentor and Cole turn the mics on themselves to reflect on the journey so far.…

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Bridging Worlds: Intercultural Facilitation with Dr. Elsa Maxwell 1:01:35

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In this conversation, we dive deep with Dr. Elsa Maxwell - intercultural educator, facilitator, and founder of Shift Intercultural - into how we build bridges across cultures in an increasingly polarized world. Elsa shares her personal story of transformation, beginning with a trip to Honduras as a teen that opened her eyes to the power of language…

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From Problems to Possibilities: Transforming Leadership and Society with Scott Sherman 57:21

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In this powerful conversation, our host Mentor Dida sits down with Dr. Scott Sherman, founder of the Transformative Action Institute, to explore what it really takes to lead meaningful change in today’s world. Scott is the co-founder of the Transformative Action Institute, where he trains the next generation of changemakers to tackle the world’s bi…

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Beyond Purpose: Why Mattering Comes First with Zach Mercurio 48:53

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In this episode of Facilitating Change, Cole talks with Zach Mercurio about the critical yet often overlooked concept of mattering, which is the fundamental human need to feel significant to the people around us. The conversation explores how we're experiencing not just a loneliness epidemic or disengagement crisis, but a mattering deficit where pe…

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Ep218: Summer Reading List 4:22

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David shares some great leadership books to explore this summer as the podcast takes a few months off: Don't feed the elephants by Sarah Noll Wilson CEO Excellence by Dewar, Keller & Malhotra Keep Going by Joseph Marshall III The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Make Your Bed by William McRaven Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.hu…

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From Inner Work to Systems Change: Olga Shirobokova on Changemaking & Social Entrepreneurship 1:03:15

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What does it really mean to be a changemaker? In this rich and reflective episode, Olga from Ashoka joins Mentor Dida to explore the full arc of changemaking—from the personal to the planetary. Drawing on 13+ years at Ashoka, Olga shares how her understanding of changemaking evolved—from direct service to systems change, and ultimately, to supporti…

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Ep217: The Leadership Pyramid 5:01

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David talks about Humanergy's Leadership Pyramid and how the best leaders are oriented to the bottom four steps... Authentic Respect, Listing, Summarizing and asking powerful questions Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.…

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Designing the Unscripted: A Masterclass in Process Facilitation with Natasha Walker 59:39

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What if the key to great facilitation isn’t just what happens in the room- but everything you do before you even walk in? In this episode, we dive in with Natasha Walker, a master facilitator who believes preparation is an act of care. With decades of experience leading complex conversations across sectors, Natasha shares why planning every minute …

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Ep216: Helping my people with their backpack (First Friday) 16:36

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Jim Marshall shares thoughts on how to help your team when they are feeling overwhelmed. Using a framework of four levers... Prioritize, Delegate, Work smarter & harder, Delay/stop & renegotiate. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.…

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124 | Flow Forward: Community-Driven Solutions to Period Poverty 17:30

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What would you do if you had to miss school or work simply because you didn’t have access to period products? In this episode of You Betcha She Did, host Rayna Rokicki tackles the often-overlooked issue of period poverty with Laura Welsh, board member of The Monthlies Project. Together, they explore how the organization is working to ensure that no…

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From PolyCrisis to PolyOpportunity: Creating Spaces for Transformative Change with Joel Fariss 55:17

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In this episode of Facilitating Change, Cole talks with Joel Fariss of Holon Institute about navigating the complexity of our current moment and creating spaces for transformative community experiences. The conversation explores the poly opportunity - a play on "polycrisis" - which represents the multiple pathways and possibilities emerging during …

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Ep215: What Great Teams Do great Issue #13 The team disagrees with the organizational direction 4:01

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David shares more from our What Great Teams Do Great series, based on the book of the same name. This time, what to do when your team disagrees with the organizational direction Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.…

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The Evolution of us a Facilitators: What We’ve Learned, Unlearned, and Are Still Figuring Out 47:54

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In this special episode of Facilitating Change, the full Changemaker Allies team - Mentor Dida, Cole Hoover, and Ali Fraenkel - comes together for a heart-to-heart conversation on their evolution as facilitators. This episode is honest, reflective, and rooted in lived experience. We explore: When we first realized we were facilitators - and why tha…

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Ep214: Being a leader during crisis - and learning how to deliver a baby 5:52

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David shares a story from his police training days about he was trained to deliver a baby and how it provides some great cues for leading in a crisis. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.By David Wheatley

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Facilitating What Wants to Happen: Nicole Taylor on Deep Listening & Presencing 1:03:38

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What does it take to create space where real transformation happens? In this episode of Facilitating Change, we sit down with Nicole Taylor - facilitator, leadership coach, and fierce advocate for well-being - who brings a deeply integrative approach to space holding. With roots in yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and somatic experiencing, Nicole shares…

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Ep213:What Great Teams Do Great Issue # 12 - A team member has low morale 3:13

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David talks about what to do when a member of the team has low morale and is starting to bring the others down. Part of the What Great Teams Do Great series based on our book of the same name Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.…

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Ep212: What is the letter that only you can write? 33:35

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David is joined by Judy Brown and Rick Eigenbrod to build on Dr. Martin Luther King's letter from a Birmingham jail - and to ask what is the letter that only you can write? At the heart of the chat we ask what do you have to say to the world and challenge you to think about what you don't think about Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.h…

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Easing Into the Journey of Becoming: Dustin Liu on Facilitation, Purpose, and System Sensing 57:49

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In this deep and energizing episode, Mentor Dida sits down with Dustin Liu - facilitator, educator, and the Senior Associate Director at NYU Stern’s Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing - for a conversation that spans the art, science, and spirit of facilitation. Together we explore what it means to “ease the journey of becoming,” how to create co…

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Ep211: Managing your 'backpack' and your Personal Board of Directors (First Friday) 11:21

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David Wheatley presents to Humanergy's First Friday work session about how a Personal Board of Directors can help when you are feeling overwhelmed. Continuing the metaphor of our backpack being full, David looks at how coaches, mentors, sponsors and friends can help, if only you'd ask Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Joi…

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The Soil of Leadership: Wisdom for Leaders Navigating Challenging Times with Dr. Britt Yamamoto 1:02:16

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In this episode of Facilitating Change, Cole talks with Dr. Britt Yamamoto about his book "The Soil of Leadership” and meaningful ways to support social impact leaders right now. A large part of the conversation centers around the core metaphor from the book about “growing soil”. Britt compares conventional farmers who focus on growing plants (shor…

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Ep210: Introducing Quay Eady, Humanergy Coach 21:13

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Mimi Mitrius introduces the newest Humanergist Quay Eady and digs into her coaching style, her history and what brings her to Humanergy Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.By David Wheatley

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123 | Time Management Tips to Gain 10 Hours Each Week with Jenna Piche 20:21

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Who doesn't need more time in their life? I know I do. But what is the secret? How do we find more time in our lives without sacrificing our sanity or sleep? My guest this week, Jenna Piche, a time management coach, shares some practical ways to reframe how you look at your tasks, your time and your week to make your space in your schedule for thin…

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The Art & Science of Facilitation: How to Design & Facilitate Sessions That Matter with Jenny Sauer-Klein 1:06:23

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In this conversation, we dive deep with Jenny Sauer-Klein - a master of designing experiences that don’t just tick a box, but truly move people. Jenny has worked with companies like Airbnb, Google, and Genentech to bring their cultures to life, and she's the founder of The Culture Conference, where leaders come together to build workplaces that act…

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Ep209: Family Business Best Practices - Erin Tolefree, Baldwin Richardson Foods 39:52

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Humanergy's David Wheatley talks with Erin Tolefree, CEO & President of Baldwin Richardson Foods. They discuss: What is is like to be both second and third generation in family business leadership The lessons learned from her father and grandfather What set her up for success Best practices she has learned along the way Learn more about Humanergy's…

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Letting Life Work Through You: Inner Leadership and Holding Space with Sarah-Marie Hopf 1:01:01

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In this soulful conversation, Sarah-Marie Hopf, joins us to explore the deeper art of facilitation - one that doesn’t just solve problems, but awakens possibility. Sarah-Marie is an executive coach, spaceholder, and facilitator who brings rare presence and clarity into the room. In this episode, we explore: How she first discovered facilitation as …

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Ep208: Using AI to help take a load from our busyness backpack (First Friday) 20:31

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John Barrett talks about how we can use Artificial Intelligence to help when we are feeling overwhelmed and our virtual backpack is overloaded. Among his suggestions are: Think of AI as a super-smart, literal and naive intern, who can’t read your mind but who has unlimited time and access to information. And who will provide you exactly what you as…

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Connection Orientation: What Facilitators Can Learn from Professional Coaching with Kori Linn 55:20

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In this episode of Facilitating Change, Cole sits down with Kori Linn, a professional coach who works with high achievers and individuals navigating complex relationships. Kori shares her insights on creating spaces where healthy conflict can thrive and how facilitation can benefit from coaching methodologies. She explores the concept of "connectio…

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Ep207: What Great Teams Do Great Issue #11 - How to help the leader with accountability 4:49

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Humanergy's Chief Questions Asker, David Wheatley, takes a look at another of our What Great Teams Do Great issues - this time, what to do if the team leader is struggling to keep focused on success and holding the team accountable. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for ou…