15 episodes

“Be a WaveMaker” is a conversation on change - how to lead it, prepare for it, and thrive when work and life are full of surprises. Patti Johnson, the CEO of PeopleResults, Board member of Pariveda Solutions, adjunct faculty of SMU, and student of human behavior, invites you to join the conversation on making change a friend & ally for doing big things. Please send your questions or future topic requests to podcast@people-results.com.

Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change Patti Johnson

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

“Be a WaveMaker” is a conversation on change - how to lead it, prepare for it, and thrive when work and life are full of surprises. Patti Johnson, the CEO of PeopleResults, Board member of Pariveda Solutions, adjunct faculty of SMU, and student of human behavior, invites you to join the conversation on making change a friend & ally for doing big things. Please send your questions or future topic requests to podcast@people-results.com.

    Managing Your Inner Critic

    Managing Your Inner Critic

    Learn how your inner critic has benefits as well as challenges- it's all in knowing how to manage it. Annmarie Neal, H&F Chief Talent Officer & with her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, helps us reframe this topic we all face. 

    • 44 min
    How to Pitch Your Ideas

    How to Pitch Your Ideas

    Patti Johnson talks with Jon Mertz, founder of Santa Fe Innovates, about how to pitch your ideas, but also how to be sure your idea solves the right problem.  Everyone has to pitch their ideas - we explore how to do it with purpose.

    • 40 min
    Finding Your Inner Resilience

    Finding Your Inner Resilience

    Resilience in times of change starts from within - your mind, heart, and body.  We often think of resilience as actions ~ grit, determination, and pushing through the obstacle. Yet, we never get there without looking inward first. Resilience and Mindfulness coach and expert, Amy Tirion, shares how to rethink this favorite leadership topic.

    • 46 min
    Creating Boundaries

    Creating Boundaries

    Michelle Bogan, the founder and CEO of Equity at Work, joins Patti Johnson to rethink boundaries. We often think of boundaries as saying no – but we explore how boundaries are the enabler to our big picture goals. This conversation helps you rethink both why and how to find the boundaries that fit your work and life.

    • 45 min
    The Power of Noticing

    The Power of Noticing

    Andrea Mayfield, the co-founder of the Eli Group, shares how noticing – the use of environmental scanning & curiosity illuminates new insights into how we interact with others, have a great meeting, and build influence. This noticing superpower is a critical capability – especially in times of high change.

    • 43 min
    Resistance 101

    Resistance 101

    Resistance is inevitable when you bring new ideas and change how it’s always been. Guest Nancy Bistritz-Balkan, head of Communications for McKesson Cybersecurity, shares how to bring others along with you and make your change a reality.

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

@ErinMcPeterson ,

So.Much.Wisdom

Love Patti’s warm and curious style as she interviews Wave Makers on their experiences and learnings as they literally change their piece of the world. So encouraging and full of wisdom.

Martha Duesterhoft ,

Partner

I love hearing about others' experience in leading through change. I'm learning a lot from these discussions and see direct application to my work. The personal change situations that Patti draws out in the conversations are compelling and inspiring! Worth your listening time.

SusBarnicoat ,

Be a wave maker

Really enjoying this podcast! It’s engaging and insightful, challenging and motivating, and super genuine. Looking forward to more episodes.

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