Ripples of Change: How we Use Ourselves as Instruments of Change

Abby Yanow, Executive Coach
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As change agents, our impact depends on how we show up. The way we carry ourselves in groups, how we influence others, and how we use our presence can all shape the change we’re trying to create. In this podcast, I’ll talk with guests about what it means to use ourselves as instruments of change – and how their work heals, repairs, and makes whole what’s broken – in hearts, relationships, and beyond

Episodes

  1. Feb 23 ·  Video

    “Yes, And” – the Relational Power of Improv

    In my recent Ripples of Change podcast, Bob Faw talked about getting in touch with his authenticity – and when I asked him, “What does Continue reading

  2. Feb 23 ·  Video

    “We Also Want to Save Each Other”

    We often talk about how trauma shows up for individuals, in our coaching – but we seldom talk about how it shows up in organizations. Continue reading

  3. Feb 22 ·  Video

    The Sacred Space of Authentic Connection

    Have you ever thought about how others experience you – either as your role or your human self?    In a professional setting, we think Continue reading

  4. Feb 22 ·  Video

    Healing Ourselves to Heal the World

    The world is facing many global challenges, such as: climate change, poverty, unclean air – to name a few – and the UN has developed Continue reading

  5. Jan 9 ·  Video

    Letting Your Values Shape Your Work

    I’m always curious about how people “discover their calling.”   I’m used to hearing stories about a hero’s journey, where people’s purpose emerges from some disruption. So hearing that there’s another way to get there is really striking. Continue reading

  6. Jan 9 ·  Video

    Healing Our World, One Community at a Time

    Have you ever wondered what happens with the leftover produce at an outdoor market?  It sits there all day – and it turns out they Continue reading

  7. 12/03/2025 ·  Video

    Team Discussion: It’s Not Indecision — It’s Culture

    A facilitator asks a Japanese team:  What’s your favorite color?  Most of us would respond quickly with: Red – Green – Blue. But this team Continue reading

  8. 11/12/2025

    A Personal Laboratory at the “University of Life”

    Anne Pratt's experiences as a child of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa and meeting Nelson Mandela inspired her to help leaders build their skills in order to generate societal transformation. Continue reading

  9. 11/12/2025 ·  Video

    Mandela: The Power of Forgiveness

    After 27 years in prison, Madela realized that clinging to resentment would hinder personal growth. Anne Pratt, who worked with Mandela, talks about the need for leaders go release resentments in order to be effective leaders. Continue reading

  10. 10/20/2025 ·  Video

    “Casting a vote for the person you’re becoming”

    When @Dorie Clark posted this, I didn’t realize how perfectly it would capture the spirit of my conversation with Tony Martignetti:  “Each time you show Continue reading

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As change agents, our impact depends on how we show up. The way we carry ourselves in groups, how we influence others, and how we use our presence can all shape the change we’re trying to create. In this podcast, I’ll talk with guests about what it means to use ourselves as instruments of change – and how their work heals, repairs, and makes whole what’s broken – in hearts, relationships, and beyond

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