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Coffee & Change

Bill Kirstwww.linkedin.com
Bill Kirst, an organizational change leader, supports organizations and clients navigating change in order to thrive, to overcome personal obstacles and to reach their full potential. Bill's blended approach has been cultivated over many years by consulting with individuals and offering leadership in military service. In his podcast, Bill talks with a diverse set of guests on the topic of leading change in today's ever-changing world. Brew up a cup of coffee, or tea, and enjoy the listen. *Disclaimer: Any views and opinions expressed in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast owner and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity.

Episodes

Episode 18: The Power of Culture and Communication Coaching

On this episode I speak with Liz Hewson and Mark Lund, both Principals of Twin Lights Consulting, a company specializing in developing interpersonal communications and EQ in professional millennials. Their approach nurtures a world where multiple generations successfully unite, collaborate and work cohesively to create exceptional corporate culture. The discussion was a great one. Enjoy the listen.

Sep 06, 201930 min

Episode 16: Importance of Vision, Mission and Values in an Ever Changing World

In this episode, I speak with T.K. Herrin, a VP of HR at Medtronic. In his role he leads HR for the $2B+ global Brain Therapies business, comprised of the Brain Modulation, Enabling Technology and Neurovascular businesses. In this episode, we talk about the power of vision, mission and values in the ever changing world of healthcare.

Aug 18, 201936 min

Episode 15: The Changing Landscape Of Talent Acquisition

On this episode we talk about the changing landscape of talent acquisition in a digital first world. We talk with two Talent Acquisition Specialists and gain their insights on the current trends and what is ahead for seeking and keeping talent.

Jun 05, 201927 min

Bonus Interview with ChangeNerd: Creating A Digital Culture by Podcasting

In this special episode I was interviewed by the founder of the ChangeNerd, Brian Hampton, to talk about using podcasting to build a digital culture in your organization. Brian and I have a great conversation about the power of podcasting, in work and in life. Enjoy the discussion.

May 17, 201939 min

Epidsode 14: Change and the Human Condition

On Episode 14, I chose to flip the script a bit. In this episode I am interviewed, in a long form podcast, by my colleague, Khalil Somani. Khalil is a Customer Experience Consultant and frequent listener who has been collecting and documenting timely and powerful questions along the way. We had the idea of turning his compelling questions into an opportunity to live those question and share the wisdom. Hope you enjoy the discussion.

Dec 04, 201856 min

Episode 13: Cybersecurity & Change

In Episode 13 I interview William Peteroy, Security CTO at Gigamon and CEO and Co-Founder at icebrg.io. Will is a thought leader and deep expert in the cybersecurity space and together we talk about change and cybersecurity. We talk about the pace of change in the security industry as well as the culture change that is required to shift mindset, stay sharp and attract the best talent in the market. Enjoy the listen.

Oct 03, 201825 min

Bonus Episode: Creating Learning Cultures To Embrace Change

In this bonus episode(to make up for the gap in time since our last episode)I talk with Douglas Bushong about creating a culture of learning that embraces change. I truly enjoyed this conversation and learned a great deal myself throughout the discussion. I hope you enjoy the episode and share with your colleagues and fellow learning professionals.

Aug 20, 20181 hr 16 min

Episode 11: Change in the Healthcare Industry

In Episode 11, we talk with Sarah Cole, the Chief Financial Officer of Vera Whole Health. We discuss the changes that are occurring in the healthcare industry and the increased pace of acquisition and innovation that is disrupting the ecosystem and the patient experience.

Feb 20, 201822 min

Episode 09: Lessons in Leading Change and Implementing Salesforce

On Episode 9, I speak with Andrew Farrell, Vice President and National Sales Manager in the Retirement Division at Symetra Financial in Bellevue, WA. We talk about how Sales and Marketing has changed in his industry, as well as hear his lessons in leading change while implementing Salesforce.

Jan 08, 201828 min

Episode 08: Managing Change in Community and Economic Development in Ukraine

On this special episode of Coffee and Change I talk with Roman Oleksenko, a Project Manager with Peace Corps Ukraine who leads Community & Economic Development Projects. We discuss the changing field of community and economic development, specifically through the lens of Peace Corps and its mission in Ukraine. This episode was recorded on site in Lviv, Ukraine. Special thanks to Denny Robertson, Country Director Peace Corps Ukraine, and Pilar Robledo, Director of Programs and Training, for all t...

Sep 17, 201729 min

Episode 07: Ever Changing Technology & Systems Engineering

On this episode of Coffee and Change we talk with Brian Smith, a Systems Engineer at the University of Washington who has over 20 years experience in the technology field. We discuss the changing expectations of IT stakeholders and emerging technologies that are changing our consumer and professional interactions and engagement.

Aug 02, 201726 min

Episode 06: Managing Change in Environmental Affairs

On this episode of Coffee and Change we talk with Brandon Ray, a graduate student at the University of Washington who studies Marine and Environmental Affairs and International Studies. We discuss the importance of understanding stakeholders in managing change in environmental policy, specifically arctic policy.

Jun 22, 201724 min

Episode 05: Career Insights from a Change Manager Supporting Strategy

On this episode of Coffee and Change we talk with Danielle Decatur, a Strategist at Microsoft who supports Enterprise Services Delivery. We discuss the importance of using change management to drive strategy. Danielle recently wrote a LinkedIn post on the topic and I was excited to sit down and gain her insights.

May 29, 201732 min

Episode 04: How Automation & Cloud Change the Way We Work

In Episode 4, I speak with James Casey, VP of Partner Engineering at Chef Software. We discuss the impact of automation and adoption of cloud on the way we work and the importance of always starting with answering "Why?"

May 20, 201721 min

Episode 03: Making Change in Communities

In Episode 03 I talk with Adam Burtner, a recent graduate and the commencement speaker for the Class of 2017 at Wabash College. Adam talks about making change in communities and the changes to citizen engagement and talent management.

May 20, 201730 min

Episode 02: Change and Mentoring

On Episode 2 of Coffee and Change, we speak with Julia Ko, a Customer Experience Strategy Consultant, about how mentoring is changing in 2017. Together Bill and Julia discuss and share insights on how to survive and thrive in change while not going at it alone, with the help of mentors. Brew up a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the listen!

Mar 08, 201716 min

Episode 01: Tackling Change in 2017

Episode 1: In this inaugural episode, we interview Ms. Shawna Saffle, a Manager at West Monroe Partners. Shawna sits down with us in a local cafe and shares her perspective on change ahead in 2017. Our discussion covers insights and observations in a few industries experiencing an unprecedented amount of disruption and change, and how best to manage that change.

Jan 17, 201724 min
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