Accessible Disruption - Strategy Table Pathways

Tahira Endean, Ryan Hill, Anthony Vade

We are skilled guides helping teams turn big thinking into impactful doing. By creating engaging, fun, and transformative experiences, we bring people together to connect deeply, work better, and grow more innovative. During this podcast series we will explore programs to make collaboration meaningful, fostering cultures of alignment and continuous improvement that drive lasting results. We envision a world where teamwork builds trust, drives growth, and creates lasting impact. Through carefully designed workshops, we spark positive, lasting shifts that unlock the full potential of teams and businesses. Serious work doesn’t have to feel heavy—we make it enjoyable and inspiring. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and meaningful connections. Great ideas and success come from bringing people together, thinking differently, and building something bigger. By staying curious and people-focused, we help businesses thrive through collaboration, innovation, and a culture of growth.

  1. S3 Episode 3: Artistry and Leadership - Nir Hindie

    2일 전

    S3 Episode 3: Artistry and Leadership - Nir Hindie

    Visit Nir's Website: https://nirhindie.com/ Connect with Nir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirhindie/ In this episode of "Accessible Disruption," hosts Anthony Vade, Ryan Hill, Tahira Endean, and guest co-host Corvin Dams are joined by special guest Nir Hindie to dive into the complexities of navigating creativity, organizational change, and innovation.  The team from Strategy Table explores factors like the true nature of creativity and how understanding art can unlock leadership potential. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the need for meaningful conversations to help organizations build agility and foster long-lasting adoption of change. Hindie, an MBA graduate with an entrepreneurial background, helps build organizational cultures where creativity and artistry act as the operating system. He believes that art is a fundamental way of thinking and actively seeks ways for artists to drive technological innovation. He observes that artists constantly operate on the edge of the unknown and possess unique standards and sensibilities that visionary business leaders often share. Drawing on his experience working with various organizations and speaking at international events, Hindie argues that business can be a vehicle for creative vision and human value, rather than merely an engine for bottom-line optimization. Throughout the episode, Hindie challenges the myth of "creative companies," pointing out that organizations themselves are not innovative; rather, it is the creative individuals who build them. He advises leaders to avoid granting total creative freedom, noting that creativity actually thrives under constraints. Instead, he recommends a framework of top-down leadership paired with bottom-up contribution. The discussion also highlights how keeping the customer truly present can shift a company's focus away from strict bottom-line metrics toward meaningful human connection.  Concluding with a call for a return to "Renaissance thinking," the episode inspires listeners to bring multiple disciplines to the table and inject intentional artistry into their daily work.

    42분
  2. S3 Episode 2: Belonging is a Climate Solution - Aish Mann

    6월 18일

    S3 Episode 2: Belonging is a Climate Solution - Aish Mann

    Visit the Tanah Air Project Site: https://tanahairproject.org/ Connect with Aish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aish-mann/ In this episode of Accessible Disruption, hosts Anthony Vade and Tahira Endean speak with Aish Mann, founder and executive director of the Tanah Air Project. Following her immigration to Canada, Aish founded the organization to transform how newcomers are seen, supported, and empowered in Canada's climate movement.  Aish Mann is an award-winning climate leader and the founder of Tanah Air Project, a newcomer-led initiative positioning belonging as a climate solution. Based in Vancouver and originally from Malaysia, Aish brings experience in climate education, community-building, and policy innovation. Her work bridges newcomers and Indigenous communities, amplifying migrant leadership in climate action and reimagining a more inclusive climate future for Canada. The discussion highlights the importance of human-centered climate solutions and examines how eco-anxiety distinctly impacts immigrants, for whom environmental threats often mean literal survival rather than distant worries. The Tanah Air Project operates on the core philosophy that "belonging is a climate solution". To bridge the gap between skilled immigrants and the environmental sector, the organization focuses on three interconnected streams of action: climate literacy, leadership workshops, and Green Stream immigration advocacy. A central pillar of their work is building Indigenous-immigrant solidarity, which helps newcomers root themselves in the land and co-create a just, thriving future alongside Indigenous Peoples. Throughout the episode, Aish emphasizes the power of "soft leadership," sharing how vulnerability and human connection helped her find mentors and build her community. By challenging colonial frameworks and treating lived experience as expertise, the Tanah Air Project redefines who gets to be a climate leader. The episode serves as a powerful call to action, urging listeners to embrace open leadership, recognize that migration and healing are inseparable, and actively participate in creating a more inclusive climate movement. The Tanah Air Project operates on the core philosophy that "belonging is a climate solution". To bridge the gap between skilled immigrants and the environmental sector, the organization focuses on three interconnected streams of action: climate literacy, leadership workshops, and Green Stream immigration advocacy. A central pillar of their work is building Indigenous-immigrant solidarity, which helps newcomers root themselves in the land and co-create a just, thriving future alongside Indigenous Peoples. Throughout the episode, Aish emphasizes the power of "soft leadership," sharing how vulnerability and human connection helped her find mentors and build her community. By challenging colonial frameworks and treating lived experience as expertise, the Tanah Air Project redefines who gets to be a climate leader. The episode serves as a powerful call to action, urging listeners to embrace open leadership, respect the fact that migration and healing are inseparable, and actively participate in creating a more inclusive climate movement.

    35분
  3. Demystifying Human Complexity - Arel Moodie

    4월 23일

    Demystifying Human Complexity - Arel Moodie

    Connect with Arel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arelmoodie/ Check out Talkadot: https://www.talkadot.com/Explore Arel's thinking: https://arelmoodie.com/ Why do one-hour meetings sometimes drag on for four? Why do smart, well-intentioned teams frequently clash and fail to align during periods of disruption? In this episode of Accessible Disruption, hosts Anthony Vade and Tahira Endean sit down with Arel Moodie, founder of Talkadot and an expert in adult development theory, to decode the hidden frameworks driving workplace friction. Arel shares his fascinating journey from surviving the inner city to diving deep into the academic research of adult ego development. If your team is struggling to see eye-to-eye, or if you feel like you are constantly talking past your colleagues, this episode will provide you with a powerful new lens for understanding human complexity. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The 4 Stages of Adult Development: Arel breaks down the four conventional stages of development—Self-Centric, Group-Centric, Skill-Centric, and Strategic —and explains how people in different stages often talk past one another.The ALIGN Method for Disruption: Discover Arel's crucial framework for handling change, which starts by defining the core problem and agreeing on which developmental stage the team needs to operate from to solve it.Disrupting "Too Comfortable" Teams: Learn how leaders can use targeted challenges to shake up teams stuck in a "status quo" Group-Centric phase and move them toward tactical or strategic action.Talkadot and Data-Driven Speaking: Arel shares his journey as a tech co-founder building Talkadot, a platform bringing data and actionable feedback to the professional speaking industry.Whether you are trying to understand persistent conflicts in your office, wondering how to make your corporate values more actionable, or looking to elevate your impact as a professional speaker, this episode delivers actionable, research-backed insights. Tune in to find out how to stop chasing talent with a net and start building a garden they want to land in!

    51분
  4. Mindful Design in a "Phygital" World - Caitlin Krause

    4월 16일

    Mindful Design in a "Phygital" World - Caitlin Krause

    Connect with Caitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinkrause/ See Cailin's work: https://www.caitlinkrause.com/ Are our digital spaces draining our energy, or are they designed for joy and connection? In this episode of Accessible Disruption, hosts Anthony Vade and Tahira Endean sit down with Caitlin Krause, a Stanford lecturer, founder, and author of Mindful by Design, Designing Wonder, and Digital Wellbeing. Caitlin challenges the idea that digital and extended reality (XR) worlds are just tools for escapism, arguing instead that they should be an intentional "layer" over our physical, somatic reality. Drawing from her roots as a middle school teacher to her current work designing immersive experiences, Caitlin shares her optimistic "Middle Path" approach to technology. She envisions a future where digital media serves to mediate human-to-human relationships with grace and compassion, rather than isolating us behind screens. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The True Essence of Design: Discover why design isn't just about planning, but about pairing intention with active creativity to empower human freedom and dignity.Digital Layering vs. Escapism: Learn why the future of spatial computing isn't about leaving our bodies behind, but adding a "phygital" layer that respects our embodied presence and somatic cues.Attention as Currency: Understand why where we place our focus is a literal "payment," and how to find digital "third spaces" that prioritize community and belonging over algorithm-driven doom-scrolling.Designing for the Whole Human: Hear Tahira and Caitlin discuss the importance of accommodating participants' multi-layered physical, emotional, and mental needs without forcing them to "walk the plank" into uncomfortable vulnerability.Data Rights and Open Source: Explore how spaces like the Engage platform and MIT's Project Nanda are pushing for better data privacy, user-owned 3D assets, and interoperable systems in virtual worlds.Whether you are an event designer, a corporate leader navigating hybrid workspaces, or simply someone looking for a healthier relationship with your devices, this episode will inspire you to approach technology with intention, curiosity, and active self-compassion.

    49분
  5. Redefining Behavior Change and Change Management - Dr. Kristin Malek

    4월 9일

    Redefining Behavior Change and Change Management - Dr. Kristin Malek

    Connect with Kristin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkevents/ Buy Kristin's Book: https://a.co/d/0a9uNGWk Why do so many massive organizational changes fail, and how can we design experiences that actually transform mindsets? In this episode of Accessible Disruption, hosts Anthony Vade, Tahira Endean, and Ryan Hill sit down with Dr. Kristin Malek (affectionately known as Dr. K) to explore the neurobiology behind true transformation. If you've ever felt like your company's "core values" read like a vague horoscope, or if you're struggling to sustain momentum during a long-term corporate transition, this conversation is exactly what you need. Dr. K brings deep expertise in psychology and behavioral science to explain why traditional change models often fall flat and what leaders should be doing instead. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Change Management vs. Behavior Design: Discover why traditional, top-down checklists fall short, and why true change must target the unconscious mind—which controls 95% of our actions and goal-getting.The Values Mismatch: Learn why telling your team what the company values are simply doesn't work, and how individually eliciting values is the real key to driving lasting change.The PATH Model: Dr. K introduces her custom framework (Perceive, Align & Design, Take Action, Hold) and explains why the often-ignored "Hold" phase is the most critical step for cementing new habits.The Danger of "Teaching to the Middle": Understand why starting your presentations and campaigns with the basics is essential to avoid instantly losing half your audience.Whether you are an event designer, a corporate leader navigating a complex merger, or simply someone looking to understand your own mental roadblocks, this episode is packed with human-centered insights to help you successfully navigate disruption. Tune in to discover how to get curious about your own behavioral triggers and design a better path forward!

    38분
  6. Assembling Humans for Belonging - Dan Berger

    2월 5일

    Assembling Humans for Belonging - Dan Berger

    Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danberger/Connect with his speaking and book: https://www.danjberger.com/ & https://www.belongingquest.com/Visit Assemble: https://assembleboise.com/Take the Belonging Quiz: https://www.belongingquest.com/quiz In this episode of Accessible Disruption, the Strategy Table team sits down with Dan Berger, the former founder of Social Tables and current CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group. The conversation spans Dan's prolific career, focusing on his transition from the high-velocity world of tech startups to his current ventures in "hardware," physical businesses ranging from home automation to high-end corporate retreat venues. Berger opens up about the personal evolution that informed his new direction, including his recent mental health journey and how it reshaped his understanding of leadership and human connection. The central theme of the discussion is the science and psychology of "belonging," a topic Berger explores deeply in his book, The Quest. He breaks down the five-step process of fostering a sense of belonging within a team, starting with hospitality and safety, and argues that true belonging must first be established in one's personal life before it can be effectively cultivated in a professional environment. The group also dives into the logistics of meaningful collaboration, questioning whether traditional office environments or poorly planned corporate receptions are still relevant in a world increasingly dominated by remote work and a shift toward transactional employment. Berger also presents several "counter-cultural" stances on workplace culture, most notably his argument that alcohol has no place in professional gatherings or off-sites because it can hinder productivity and lead to poor decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven leadership, sharing how he used AI to aggregate his own personality assessments into an "owner's manual" for his team. The episode concludes with practical advice for leaders on using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as revenue and employee retention to measure belonging, and a call to action for listeners to explore their own "belonging archetypes."

    44분
  7. Neurospark+ and Human Capacity - Yush Sztalkoper

    1월 29일

    Neurospark+ and Human Capacity - Yush Sztalkoper

    In this episode of Accessible Disruption, the hosts are joined by Yush Sztalkoper, founder of NeuroSpark+, to tackle the overlooked "human capacity risk" inherent in today's rapid AI-driven transformations. Yush argues that while companies rigorously assess technical and financial risks, they often fail to evaluate if their workforce has the biological bandwidth to absorb change. She introduces her strategic approach, "stabilize first," positing that human nervous systems must be regulated and secure before they can effectively adopt new technologies; otherwise, organizations risk stalled adoption and widespread burnout. The conversation dives deep into the intersection of neurodiversity and leadership, with Yush sharing how her journey raising a twice-exceptional son revealed that standard corporate systems often force individuals to "mask" their struggles until they reach a breaking point. She outlines her framework of five human domains, wiring, regulation, energy, processing, and belonging, and advocates for "universal design" in the workplace. By designing systems that support the "edges" (neurodivergent needs), leaders actually create better, more sustainable conditions for the entire workforce, preventing the "chronic override" that leads to exhaustion. Finally, the group explores the practical application of AI as a "maximizer" rather than just a replacement, discussing how tools like large language models can act as accommodations that bridge executive function gaps for neurodivergent and neurotypical brains alike. The episode concludes with a call for leaders to move beyond rigid standard operating procedures and develop the empathy to recognize when their teams have hit their limits. To learn more about human readiness advisory, visit NeuroSpark+ or connect with Yush directly on LinkedIn.

    50분
  8. Trust, Connection, Play, Change – Jenny Sauer-Klein

    2025. 11. 06.

    Trust, Connection, Play, Change – Jenny Sauer-Klein

    In this episode of "Accessible Disruption," hosts Anthony Vade and Tahira Endean speak with Jenny Sauer-Klein about her career in making change accessible and appealing. Jenny shares how she first disrupted the traditional yoga world with AcroYoga, a practice she co-founded that combines yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage. She contrasts the somber, individualistic nature of traditional yoga conferences with AcroYoga's exuberant, playful, and community-based approach. The practice was designed to reward strength as well as flexibility and emphasize that "we can do more together than we can alone". Jenny explains that pioneering AcroYoga required overcoming participants' initial fears and limiting beliefs. The key was building trust and confidence through gradual, incremental steps and creating psychological safety. She used playful, non-acrobatic icebreakers to build rapport, enabling strangers to feel safe enough to try more risky physical movements together. Jenny later applied these values of trust, connection, and playfulness to the corporate world through "The Culture Conference". She also discusses the difficult decision to leave AcroYoga, which taught her the importance of letting go of projects and following what is "most alive". The conversation focuses on Jenny's latest project, the "conference for conferences," which aims to disrupt boring, disembodied corporate events. She criticizes the standard "flat line" conference model, keynotes, breakout workshops, fireside chats, and panels, as a passive "sit and listen" experience. Instead, she advocates for minimizing information dissemination and maximizing the collaborative, interactive potential of in-person gatherings. She details her "Primary Shift" framework, which involves identifying where an audience is starting "from" and where the event needs to take them "to". Jenny encourages event organizers to be transparent with audiences when experimenting and to create "brave spaces" where both presenters and attendees can take risks together.

    42분
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We are skilled guides helping teams turn big thinking into impactful doing. By creating engaging, fun, and transformative experiences, we bring people together to connect deeply, work better, and grow more innovative. During this podcast series we will explore programs to make collaboration meaningful, fostering cultures of alignment and continuous improvement that drive lasting results. We envision a world where teamwork builds trust, drives growth, and creates lasting impact. Through carefully designed workshops, we spark positive, lasting shifts that unlock the full potential of teams and businesses. Serious work doesn’t have to feel heavy—we make it enjoyable and inspiring. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and meaningful connections. Great ideas and success come from bringing people together, thinking differently, and building something bigger. By staying curious and people-focused, we help businesses thrive through collaboration, innovation, and a culture of growth.

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