Evolve Reinventing Leadership - Building Freedom Cultures

Future of Leadership Series: "Power as an Organizational Ecosystem Variable" What happens when we rethink power—not as a top-down force—but as an organic variable shaping every layer of our organizational ecosystems? In this thought-provoking episode of the Future of Leadership series on the EVOLVE Podcast, we explore how power can be redefined to create more adaptive, equitable, and resilient organizations. Join Yvette Bethel (Researcher, award winning author and thought leader) and Edwin Clamp (adjunct professor) for a bold conversation that dives deep into: Power dynamics in living systems Leadership shifts in decentralized org structures How trust diffuses centralized power structures Real-world insights for leaders navigating toxic political cultures This episode is for you if you are ready to challenge outdated paradigms and reimagine what leadership could look and feel like in the future of work. Listen in now: Want to go deeper? Explore related themes and leadership development tools at the IFB Academy — where future-forward leaders grow.

Discover the extraordinary journey of Cynthia Gormezano, a New York-based entrepreneur and three-time cancer survivor who defied the odds—not just by surviving, but by thriving. While battling cancer then undergoing life-saving lung transplants, Cynthia continued to grow and expand her business with unwavering determination. Unshakeable is more than a podcast episode—it's a powerful testament to resilience, grit, and the unstoppable spirit of a woman who refused to give up. Listen now and be inspired by what's possible when strength meets purpose. To learn more about Ecosystem Leadership you can explore the courses and certifications available at the IFB Academy, an online learning academy where leaders can explore deeply effective, innovative approaches to leadership through trust building and systems thinking. All the courses are based on Yvette's internationally recognized thought leadership research. Visit the IFB Academy to explore the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available>> https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com/

This week we dive deep into one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of modern leadership: Organizational Freedom. Join us for an insightful conversation with Rob Lee, a cofounder of Swift Passport and Visa Services, as he shares strategies for navigating complexity while embracing freedom that fosters growth, flexibility, innovation, and empowerment in teams. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why Organizational Freedom Matters Shifting from Control to Freedom Skills Leaders Need to Cultivate Organizational Trust and Freedom Practical Steps for Leaders                                                                           Why You Can't Miss This Episode In today's world of constant change and increasing complexity, the ability to adapt, trust, and empower your team is a competitive advantage. If you're ready to break free from outdated control-based management styles and build a more dynamic, engaged, and innovative workforce, this episode is for you. To learn more about Ecosystem Leadership you can explore the courses and certifications available at the IFB Academy, an online learning academy where leaders can explore deeply effective, innovative approaches to leadership through trust building and systems thinking. All the courses are based on Yvette's internationally recognized thought leadership research. Visit the IFB Academy to explore the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available>> https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com/

Trust isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a must-have for leaders looking to thrive in the future. Yvette Bethel and Edwin Clamp explore how you can integrate trust into your leadership practices and stay ahead of the curve. This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading or working within an organization, or for leaders looking to future-proof their organizations in the face of constant disruption. Listen in and get ready to rethink trust in a world where change never stops! To learn more about Ecosystem Leadership you can explore the courses and certifications available at the IFB Academy, an online learning academy where leaders can explore deeply effective, innovative approaches to leadership through trust building and systems thinking. All the courses are based on Yvette's internationally recognized thought leadership research. Visit the IFB Academy to explore the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available>> https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com/

In a world where change is the only constant, how can leaders navigate the evolving challenges of a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem? This week on The EVOLVE Podcast Future of Leadership Series, Edwin Clamp and Yvette Bethel explore how today's leaders need to rethink their approach to leadership in a landscape where adaptability is not just a skill—it's essential for survival. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How the constancy of change is reshaping organizations The leadership skills required to lead effectively in a fast-changing environment Why adaptability, collaboration, and forward-thinking are key to future success This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading or working within an organization, or for leaders looking to future-proof their organizations in the face of constant disruption. Listen in now and get ready to rethink leadership in a world where change never stops!   To learn more about Ecosystem Leadership you can explore the courses and certifications available at the IFB Academy, an online learning academy where leaders can explore deeply effective, innovative approaches to leadership through trust building and systems thinking. All the courses are based on Yvette's internationally recognized thought leadership research. Visit the IFB Academy to explore the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available>> https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com/

In our latest episode of Evolve, we're diving deep into the unique dynamics of leadership within family-owned businesses, and how these dynamics shape company culture, growth, and success. Guest: Brandi Marek, Advisor at The Ferguson Alliance Brandi Marek, an experienced advisor with The Ferguson Alliance, shares her wealth of knowledge on navigating the complexities of family-run businesses. From balancing family tradition with the business needs to people development, Brandi offers invaluable insights on how to lead, adapt, and thrive in the world of family business. If you would like to contact Brandi about your family business, you can connect with her on LinkedIn or at https://ferguson-alliance.com/brandi-marek/. To learn more about Ecosystem Leadership you can explore the courses and certifications available at the IFB Academy, an online learning academy where leaders can explore deeply effective, innovative approaches to leadership through trust building and systems thinking. The courses are based on Yvette's internationally recognized thought leadership research. Visit the IFB Academy to explore the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available>> https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com/  

 In this episode Ryan shares his practical insights into recruitment and retention, ones that can help you to address or reframe some of your challenges.  Whether you're an HR professional, business owner, or anyone involved in hiring, this episode is packed with actionable insights and tips that can help you find the right people in today's ever-evolving employment landscape. Understanding how to lead within an organizational ecosystem will help you foster collaboration, adaptability, and resilience. If you would like to contact Ryan, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or his website: https://ryanenglin.com/ To learn more about Ecosystem Leadership you can explore the courses and certifications available at the IFB Academy, an online learning academy where leaders can explore deeply effective, innovative approaches to leadership through trust building and systems thinking. The courses are based on Yvette's internationally recognized thought leadership research. Visit the IFB Academy to explore the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available>> https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com/

In this inaugural episode of our Ecosystem Leadership series, Yvette Bethel and Edwin Clamp explore the foundational principles of ecosystem leadership: interconnectivity, flow, and balance. As leadership continues to evolve in today's interconnected world, understanding how to navigate complex systems is crucial. Yvette and Edwin introduce key concepts and offer a glimpse into how ecosystem leadership can help leaders create sustainable, adaptable, and thriving teams that can withstand uncertainty. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or part of a larger organizational structure, understanding how to lead within an organizational ecosystem will help you foster collaboration, adaptability, and resilience. To learn more about Ecosystem Leadership you can explore the courses and certifications available at the IFB Academy, an online learning academy where leaders can explore deeply effective, innovative approaches to leadership through trust building and systems thinking. All of the courses are based on Yvette's internationally recognized thought leadership research. Visit the IFB Academy to explore the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available>> https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com/

The reality of communication is that when team members are busy, they don't always retain new information. Additionally, some people don't even read their emails, especially if there are hundreds of unread emails sitting in their inboxes. It just gets lost in the fray.   Join Yvette as she explores this phenomenon and why repetition is a critical part of communication and leadership.   Check out the IFB Academy; An online leadership academy where you can learn how to build resilient, adaptive organizations using our transformational framework for building generative organizational ecosystems that relies on a foundation of trust. All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership research. Click here for more information about the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com

Sometimes deeply held beliefs and assumptions get in the way of change because they coalesce into biases that people accept as true, right, or morally acceptable.   Listen in as Yvette and her guest Rick Yvanovich (co-founder and CFO of Great People Inside) explore unlearning, what it is, why it is so relevant as a modern skill, and how to unlearn. They explore unlearning in the contexts of processes and mental models. It is quite a thought-provoking conversation. If you want to learn about topics like this, the IFB Academy is an online learning academy for leaders where you can explore out-of-the-box approaches to leadership like leading within organizational ecosystems.  Why is ecosystem based leadership important? It is more relevant in an unpredictable global environment where adaptability is an essential skill.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership research. Visit Organizational Soul to check out the cutting-edge, online leadership courses available at the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com

When decision-makers set goals that seem impossible to achieve, it is important to take a step back and recalibrate. They may do this because they aim to help you to stretch beyond your previous best performance. Sometimes this happens because you and your team have been able to achieve the more difficult goals at great sacrifice, and because you have proven that it can be done, the goals for the next few years prove to be even more difficult. The more you achieve, the more is expected of you.  Listen in and learn more about Realistic Goal Setting with Yvette. Check out the IFB Academy; An online leadership academy where you can learn how to build resilient, adaptive organizations using our transformational framework for organizational ecosystems that relies on a foundation of trust. All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership research. Click here for more information about the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com

This week Yvette is speaking with Rick Yvanovich. Rick is an expert at directing businesses and their teams to consistently reach higher performance levels, leveraging intervention coaching and systematic processes to translate vision into deliverables for companies driving performance. He is now based in Switzerland after being in Vietnam for 34 years. He is the Master Franchisor of the New Orleans-based coffee chain, PJ's Coffee, and Co-Founder and CFO of Great People Inside, the cloud-based next-gen people intelligence platform. He is also the Founder/ Co-Founder of multiple start-ups. Listen in and learn more about Business as Unusual. You can register for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy; An online leadership academy where you will learn about a one-of-a-kind system that teaches leaders how to lead within organizational ecosystems while building trust. All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership research. Click here for more information about the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com

This week I'm speaking with Nick Sherrard. Nick is the Managing Director at Label Sessions, the world's leading innovation expert network. He is changing the way that business makes change happen through accelerator programs, and access to invitation-only networks of advisors, mentors, creatives, leaders and non-execs. Before all this Nick was a director at a big 4 consultancy, MD of a fast-growing agency, and built brands and products from the inside out. Listen in and get inspired by Nick. You can sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy; A unique one-of-a-kind academy where you will learn about a signature system of leaders within ecosystems and how to support systems with trust.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership research. Click here for more information about the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com If you want to connect with Yvette, you can email her at info@orgsoul.com.  

To some people communication and information can be used interchangeably. They are connected but they are different. Communication refers to the transmission of a message. Information relates to facts, details, and opinions about a person, place or thing. Information is what is transmitted through communication channels. Listen in to learn more about tone. You can sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy; A unique one-of-a-kind academy where you will learn about a signature system of leaders within ecosystems and how to support systems with trust.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership research. Click here for more information about the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com If you want to connect with Yvette, you can email her at info@orgsoul.com.

Listen in as Yvette and Jill Valdez explore how you can build your dream team without starting from scratch. Jill is the Founder and COO of LINK, supporting leaders with strategies to build their dream teams which results in increased employee retention, better reputation in the community, a phenomenal workplace culture, reduced operational costs, improved effectiveness and efficiency.  She is the author of Confident Leadership: How to be a confident leader of a committed team providing stellar service and she is also the author of The #1 Tool for Motivating Employees.   You can sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy; A unique one-of-a-kind academy where you will learn about a signature system of leaders within ecosystems and how to support systems with trust.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership research. Click here for more information about the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com If you want to connect with Yvette, you can email her at info@orgsoul.com.

At work, feedback is necessary. It shows up in performance coaching sessions when a person is not sure how to do something or when a person is not inclined to do their research. The intention behind offering feedback is to influence change or modify behavior. However, when it is offered in the form of criticism, even when it is skillfully presented using a non-judgmental tone, people on the receiving end can still feel attacked, disappointed in themselves, or embarrassed. This can lead to reactions such as withdrawal, defensiveness, or even anger. When criticism is extreme, it can be perceived as condescending or even bullying. When this happens, organizations can lose good people, or impair productivity. Listen in as Yvette Bethel explores how you can restructure feedback to create lasting connections.   Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy; A unique one-of-a-kind academy where you will learn about a signature system of leadership and trust.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership. Click here for more information about the IFB Academy >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com If you want to connect with Yvette, you can email her at info@orgsoul.com.

Business owners and executives know quality customer and client care can help differentiate their brand, products, and services so they often lament the poor customer service attitudes displayed by front-line employees. Their first thought is that they need to find a good customer service course to provide employees with training designed to improve customer satisfaction levels. But this is not nearly enough... Listen in as Yvette Bethel explores vital components of People Strategies for Service Success. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy; A unique one of a kind academy where you will learn about a signature system of leadership and trust.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership.  Click here for more information >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com If you want to connect with Yvette, you can email her at info@orgsoul.com.

I constantly hear employees lament about how hard they work and how their hard work is not noticed. This is because people around them are working just as hard so it has become a basic expectation, not a distinguishing characteristic. Hard work is part of the traditional equation for success but, there are people who automate and/or delegate. Others have figured out how to work three-day weeks that are equally productive.  Listen in to explore two different work ethics.  Both impact and are impacted by leadership and culture.  Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy; A unique one of a kind academy where you will learn about a signature system of leadership and trust.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership.  Click here for more information >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com If you want to connect with Yvette, you can email her at info@orgsoul.com.

Boundary setting practices can vary widely because we all have different needs when it comes to protecting their space, emotional well-being, privacy, and their time. Boundaries differ in terms of flexibility and porosity so there can be unhealthy boundaries that create tensions and even though healthy boundaries can facilitate inclusion and stronger relationships, they can also fuel tensions.  Listen to Yvette Bethel, podcast host, thought leader and award-winning author as she explores how you can set boundaries effectively. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy. A one of a kind academy where you will learn about a signature system of leadership and trust.  All courses are based on Yvette's award-winning thought leadership. Click here for more information >> OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com You can email us at info@orgsoul.com if you have questions.  

Today Yvette Bethel and Summer Davies discuss micromanagement, providing tips for how to identify it and how to make changes. Summer Davies is the founder of The Leader Shop and an award-winning leadership expert. She is focused on cultivating thriving work environments where people feel equipped, capable, valued, and connected. She believes it is her privilege to coach, teach, and study leaders around the world and her unique depth and breadth of experience have given her an unending passion for helping managers bring to life the leader they want to be, and LOVE leading.    Check out Summer's Website for a free assessment that will help you understand if you are a micromanager.  Here is the link: www.leader-shop.com/   Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the landing page to sign up for our newsletter.)  You can also access free resources there.   Check out the IFB Academy for courses based on our thought leadership in the areas of trust, culture, and leadership at OrganizationalSoul.LearnWorlds.com.

Yvette Bethel shares a potent conversation with Marisa Murray. Marisa is the author of “Blind Spot” and she is a Coach and Speaker who brings over two decades of success in business and technology to leadership roles. A former Partner with Accenture and Vice President at Bell Canada, Marisa has built strategy, business transformation, and change management skills during her accelerated career path. Marisa's experience spans diverse industries and governments. She specializes in helping business leaders enhance their leadership competencies and improve team performance. She offers customized training with professional facilitation, one-on-one coaching, and team coaching to expand her clients' performance. You can contact Marisa Murray at www.leaderley.com Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com. 

Our guest, Fernando Colaço is originally from Portugal and currently owns and operates a software development company in Beijing China. He has a varied background which includes marketing and interactive art.  Fernando is a self-taught software designer and developer who has worked in more than 24 countries.   He is currently the CEO of Colaco Technology which is a Creative and Tech Agency in Beijing, founded in 2019. Along with his team, he serves many different industries in China and internationally. Listen in to learn more about how Fernando innovates leadership in the Tech Industry. Fernando is offering a very special discount to our podcast listeners for a limited time.  Here is the link if you would like to learn more: http://colaco.tech/evolve Also, if you would like to contact Fernando, here is the link to his website: http://colaco.tech Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. At the IFB Academy we create courses from our globally recognized thought leadership in the areas of trust, human ecosystems, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.   

Michael M. Dillard is a retired US Navy Submarines Chief Petty Officer, Master Training Specialist and NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional with over 20 years of military service.  He is highly skilled in negotiation, quality assurance, project management, course development, contract administration, and more. In this conversation with Michael, we explore trust dynamics based on his experiences in the navy. Michael is a powerful storyteller who animates his responses, making the conversation an interesting one.  Listen in to understand some of the similarities and differences between military and corporate cultures.  Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. At the IFB Academy we create courses from our globally recognized thought leadership in the areas of trust, human ecosystems, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.     

James started his career as a software engineer and eventually became the VP of a $4 billion tech company, while there, he discovered his passion for leadership and the impact of being a leader that employees want to follow. Leadership is his passion, and he is committed to the growth of leaders through both his coaching practice and book, The Six-Step Leadership Challenge.  You can contact James at https://jamessaliba.com/your-leadership-potential-3883. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. At the IFB Academy we create courses from our globally recognized thought leadership in the areas of trust, human ecosystems, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com. 

Leading an organization as a living ecosystem is a very different approach to leadership.  Join Yvette Bethel as she explores how you can stabilize your organizational ecosystem in an ever-changing environment that is often characterized as unpredictable.  Is your ecosystem self-adjusting or are you deliberately preserving it?  Listen in to learn more...    

We all encounter or even initiate drama at different times and drama can disrupt in ways that are quite unproductive. Sharon Deal is an Entrepreneur and Coach based in South Africa and in this episode of Evolve, she shares her perspectives on the Karpman Drama Triangle and how she perceives it based on her experience with using the tool in families and organizations. Listen in as Sharon reflects on the Drama Triangle. If you enjoyed this episode you can contact Sharon Deal at https://www.whoamifoundation.co.za/. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. At the IFB Academy we create courses from our globally recognized thought leadership in the areas of trust, human ecosystems, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.   

As the President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in leadership and business value creation. She taps into nearly 30 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help organizations achieve strategic alignment, cultural integration, and sustainable success. Claire helps executive leaders, business owners, and investors identify the exact moves required to GROW on PURPOSE, to make an impact, to achieve their mission, and to attract the right people in ways they can replicate and scale. Listen in as Yvette engages Claire in a thought provoking episode. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. At the IFB Academy we create courses from our globally recognized thought leadership in the areas of trust, human ecosystems, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com. 

Paradigms contain a set of assumptions, beliefs and theories that make up a world view. Fun, innovation, fear, control, and some traditions are paradigms that you encounter, sometimes they coexist with each other. According to Staci Friedel, “Paradigm blindness (is a state that) keeps us from creating something new because we firmly believe the way we see it, is the way it is and the way it will always will be. Paradigm Blindness shuts down innovative problem solving and creativity.” Join Evolve host Yvette Bethel as she shares with you how paradigm blindness can affect you and what you can do about it.  

When you have decided to retire or resign after establishing a legacy, sometimes it can be difficult to release power so that your successor can take the reins.  This business was your dream and you spent a long time using your sweat equity, skills, and influence to build the business into what it is today. For some this is not an easy transition, for others, they are happy to let go. They trust their successor and the changes they will most likely make to take the organization to the next level.  Listen in to Yvette as she shares her insights on how you can release power, especially when the trust level is not where it should be. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. At the IFB Academy we create courses from our globally recognized thought leadership in the areas of trust, human ecosystems, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com. 

Core values are central to who we are. They form the internal system that guides our life and career decisions.  Yvette Bethel explores the difference between core and non-core values and how we use them.  Listen in to learn more... Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.   

Podcaster Des McCabe interviews Yvette Bethel about trust based ecosystems that are designed to bring out creativity and collaboration while reducing competition and conflict.  It is time for freedom cultures that focus on impact and values like integrity and the "we" disposition.  Listen to the conversation to learn more. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com. 

Yvette Bethel is the author of the multiple award-winning book, Interconnectivity, Flow and Balance. She views organizations through the lens of living ecosystems. In this 9-minute podcast, she takes a look at organizational structures and unpacks the different overlays of structure that coexist within.  Why explore this?  Because understanding structures and how to manage them deliberately can transform your leadership. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.   

Yvette Bethel explores the difference and connection between information and communication. Decision-makers usually focus on internal communication plans but how much attention do they pay to the information being transmitted? Understanding, designing, protecting, and optimizing information flows are essential to healthy teams because the right information, at the right time in the right context can make a big difference.  Listen in to learn more... Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.   

Chad is a leadership engagement expert. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. He thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations.  Chad is a host of The Naked Leadership Podcast along with the founding partners of TNG. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.  Contact Chad Brown at https://timeto.takenewground.com/    

Des McCabe is a prolific author and humanitarian and his most recent book is titled, "The Inverted Pyramid" He is one of the UK's leading specialists in inclusion, job creation and personal development. He founded and built the largest independent training organization in the UK, finding work for over 5,000 long-term unemployed every year. Des is recognized as one of Europe's leading job creation entrepreneurs by 'Europe's Top 500'. Beyond his professional achievements, Des established and raised funding for The Training Trust, an international charity set up to meet the humanitarian needs of children in Romanian orphanages, working in partnership with the Romanian Government. Listen in to the conversation to learn about the Inverted Pyramid. Learn more about Des McCabe and The Inverted Pyramid at https://www.invertedpyramid.info/  Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust, culture, and leadership at https://organizationalsoul.learnworlds.com.   

We tend to limit our perspective of ecosystems to nature, but organizations are living ecosystems that coexist within larger interconnected ecosystems.  Join Yvette Bethel, CEO at Organizational Soul, award-winning author and thought leader in the areas of ecosystems and trust to explore organizational ecosystems.  

Join Yvette Bethel as she interviews Giuliano Bottelli and Feliziano Crisafulli, partners at Dual in Milan Italy, as they explore the IFB® methodology and how it transformed their company's leadership and culture. This is the first in a seven-part series where we explore the IFB methodology that helps leaders to understand their organizations as ecosystems, perceiving long-term challenges from new perspectives.

Today Yvette will explore “Entelechy” with Chairman and Founder of Entelechy Academy, David Carter. Entelechy Academy is David's mentoring legacy project – where he aims to make a positive difference to millions by supporting them to actualiae their potential and become the very best version of themselves. He is a tenacious visionary who bravely and courageously ‘gets stuff done' that others often thought impossible. David's belief in others is matched only by his restless frustration that so little is done to unlock the potential that we all have. The Entelechy Academy practically addresses this challenge, for the benefit of individuals and society alike.  Listen in to learn about Entelechy.

The topic for this episode of EVOLVE is “Managers' First Aid Kit” and to explore this topic is change consultant, author, university lecturer, and Ambassador, Joan Underwood. Joan is the Managing Director, Lead Consultant and cofounder of Underwood Talent Development Services.  Like any other high performing woman she is multi-talented, serving leaders in so many ways. Joan has served on numerous boards in the private and public sectors and as an Ambassador to a number of Latin American countries. She has accumulated extensive experience in management, so she brings rich experiences as well as a theoretical understanding of management to our conversation. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

Our conversation for this episode of EVOLVE is about Employee Engagement in Hybrid Working Conditions and to explore this topic is with us is Consultant, Speaker and Change Strategist, Rick Cram. Rick has consulted for hundreds of companies and facilitated over 1,000 conferences, meetings, workshops and engagement events for clients' employees and customers. After working on all sides of “the business” Rick founded Full Sail Strategic Communications, providing Fortune 1000 and small businesses alike with comprehensive strategic and creative marketing and communication services. Since 2011 he has been serving clients throughout North America under his brand, Rick Cram - PLAN TO BE YOUR BEST. Enjoy the episode!

To explore “Leading Through Love” from a faith-based, Christian perspective is Leadership and Strategic Business Consultant, and Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team, Candace Mae Gruber. Candace Mae offers a process that develops leadership teams in ways that result in sustainable employee engagement and effective business operations. Her training offering includes leadership with value-centric ethics, focusing on employee strengths, positive team engagement principles, and management systems that build strong business growth foundations. She is a licensed affiliate and Executive Director with The John Maxwell Team and is a Certified Communication and Behavior Consultant.  Her approach builds high-performance business teams led by engaging leaders. Her approach is based on Christian principles and she wholeheartedly believes the statement, “Improve your people and processes and watch your profits grow!” is the future of successful organizations. Contact Candace Mae at https://candacemae.com/ And you can reach out to Yvette Bethel at https://theconsciousorganization.co.  

In this episode, Ralf Specht, Author, and Entrepreneur explores his book, "Building Corporate Soul", with us. Ralf Specht, called “a visionary business leader” by FastCompany Press, is the creator of the Soul System™, a framework that aligns value-creating employee action with broader corporate strategy through shared understanding & shared purpose. He introduces a new language of success into the world of business based on his mission to make the leadership behaviors that build soul synonymous with the behaviors which build success. Ralf was a founding partner of the startup Spark44, a global marketing communications powerhouse. He was the architect of an innovative, industry-first joint-venture with Jaguar Land Rover. During his time as COO and CEO, he successfully focused on the interdependence of the creative output with employee engagement and satisfaction. Previously, Ralf consulted for more than 20 years with global companies and brands such as Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, General Motors, and Puma. His driving vision is to make soulless companies a thing of the past. Tune in to learn more about building corporate soul.

Today Yvette is speaking with Peter Docker. Peter is a Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author, and Pilot. He worked with Simon Sinek for over 7 years and was one of the founding ‘Igniters' on Simon's team. He took his years of practical experience to co-author "Find Your Why:  with Simon and David Mead. His latest book, "Leading From The Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control," was published in October 2021. Peter's commercial and industry experience has been at the most senior levels. His clients include Google, Four Seasons Hotels, Accenture, American Express, NBC Universal and over 100 more. Peter served for 25 years as a Royal Air Force senior officer. He has been a Force Commander during combat flying operations and has been in service across the globe. His career spanned from professional pilot, to leading an aviation training and standards organisation, to flying the British prime minister around the world.

Join Yvette and Louise Goekel for a potent conversation about careers. You'll get something from the conversation no matter where you are in your career. Career consultant, life coach, and business advisor Louise Goeckel has more than 20 years of experience providing Business and Professional Development consulting. She specializes in leading individuals and facilitating groups, enlivening their gifts so that they may make new contributions to the world. Louise offers deep listening, extensive knowledge, and a keen understanding of leadership and change. As a leader, teacher and facilitator, she delights in watching people becoming more courageous, clear, and comfortable being their best selves. Louise loves her work and wants everyone to love theirs. You can contact Louise at http://letsgoforward.biz.   

Michael Landers is an Author, Speaker, and Founder of the global organization, Culture Crossing. Over the past 15 years, Michael has designed and facilitated programs for global executives and managers that help them to build essential skills in areas such as cross-cultural communication, leadership, team building, sustaining employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and international recruiting and staffing.  Michael has conducted business in over 30 countries, including the creation of a cross-cultural consultancy in Japan, staffing a global advertising conglomerate throughout Europe, and leading various successful business development initiatives in Latin America, among other international endeavors. Michael shares some powerful insights into culture in multinational companies. If you would like to contact him, feel free to visit his website at: https://culturecrossing.net

Bryn Jones helps people lead with intention, wisdom, and heart so they can build momentum for change in their lives, organizations, and communities.  In doing so, she draws on backgrounds in social justice and conservation work, with an education in law and policy, professional training, and certification in coaching and facilitation. Bryn has experienced a long career as a leader in the nonprofit sector inspired by a desire to help build compassionate, healthy and resilient communities. Join our conversation to learn about community leader accelerators and how to sustain communities in the future. You can contact Bryn at https://elanconsulting.org. 

Rick Cram has consulted for hundreds of companies and facilitated over 1,000 conferences, meetings, workshops, and engagement events for clients' employees and customers. After working on all sides of “the business” Rick founded FullSail Strategic Communications, providing Fortune 1000 and small businesses alike with comprehensive strategic and creative marketing and communication services.  Since 2011 Rick has been serving clients throughout North America under his brand, Rick Cram - PLAN TO BE YOUR BEST.  This episode of Evolve explores corporate and interpersonal communication. Join us for the conversation.  If you enjoyed the show you can connect with Rick at:  https://www.rickcram.com/.

Cherilyn's passion is the design of curriculum, assessments, and training about emotional intelligence (EI) to foster excellence around the globe.  Cherilyn is a Fulbright scholar and holds a master's degree in curriculum design and instruction for the gifted and talented. Motivated by the belief that developing emotional intelligence is a fundamental skill for any age, Cherilyn served as an editor for the book Know Choose Give, one of the first internationally published EI courses for university students, and for Self-Science, 4th Edition, a collection of 80 lessons for the K-8 classrooms. Cherilyn co-authored a paper in 2017 for the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology on the schoolwide application of EI assessments. Committed to advocacy, she led the world's first virtual conference on social emotional learning (SEL) in higher education and organized an innovative conference on neuroscience, instructional design, and experiential learning for Silicon Valley professionals hosted in partnership with the award-winning Synapse School. Her work has been accepted for presentation at SXSW Education, the National SEL Conference, and UNICEF headquarters. Listen in to hear her ideas about what is emerging...

Sharon Deal has a passion to transform lives, life and leadership.  She is a courageous leader that not only walks the talk but has the ability to support leaders with becoming courageous. She believes courage is contagious and has a passion to scale courageous leadership in teams and organizations. Sharon believes that the key to courage is being anchored in Who you are and leading from this place.  This shifts everything about how leaders show up because courageous leadership leads to cultures of brave work, tough conversations, and whole hearts where the armoring up process is not necessary or rewarded. After her 25 years as a leader and owner in the corporate environment, she is especially effective in working with entrepreneurs, executives and their teams.  She is the founder of the Who am I Foundation where she engages individuals and organisations through educating, facilitating, coaching and training.  Sharon is an EQ Practitioner, Facilitator and Assessor and Conversational Intelligence Coach. 

Ajene Wilcoxson is a Professor of Business, a student of Logotherapy, and a Certified Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Facilitator and Assessor and Practitioner. He focuses on helping his students and clients to develop an EQ Mindset, and facilitates inspirational talks, workshops as a consultant, but most importantly, he is a teacher. A teacher from the perspective of being a guide, helper, and mentor in the Life-Learning Process. His passion and foundation are living and teaching how to experience a Soul-Centered, Emotionally Intelligent Life.  Ajené is the recipient of the Dr. John W. Rice Diversity and Equity Award, the Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud Diversity Award, and the ACBSP National Teaching Excellence Award

According to Chiara, our systems are not equipped to provide the necessary support to adapt and ease the helplessness and inadequacy people experience when their territory is changing unprecedentedly. She supports leaders with or without titles to tap into an internal variable to achieve their goals mindfully and creatively to adapt to the impact of change.  Chiara has 10 years' experience in senior management for high-end fashion houses and manufacturing, 10 years of personal and organizational development, and 6 years in collaborating with organizations to create human-centric self-managed teams or self-managed organizations. According to Chiara, "Just because a team is self-managed, it doesn't mean there is no hierarchy."   Learn more about Chiara at www.solutionsorg.ca