CHANGE@WORK – Details, episodes & analysis

Dr Brian von Herzen, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Foundation – a nonprofit organization dedicated to regenerating ocean ecosystems through marine permaculture technology — joins this episode of Change@Work. He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss how his work addresses gaps in food security caused by climate disruption, how his background as a Systems Engineer inspired him to tackle one of humanity’s most pressing challenges, and what gives him hope today for the future of our oceans and planet. 

Dr. Mary Barnes is the Founder and CEO of Evolve Your Performance, a consultancy that aims to empower executives to deliver transformational change and maximize employee potential. With a doctorate in human and organizational learning and over two decades of experience, Mary developed the Transformation Reset Audit as a tool for clients navigating change implementation. In this episode of Change@Work, she and host Chris Thornton explore 14 common pitfalls that derail change initiatives, strategies for getting change back on course, and practical tips for measuring progress without surveys.

Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, a trusted social impact consulting firm that advises leading corporations and nonprofit organizations, joins us for this episode of Chang@Work. He and host Chris Thornton discuss Brian's new book, The Generosity Crisis, which explores the current state of philanthropy and how we can change course to bring about a different, more connected future that benefits us all. For more information, visit his website here.

Celeste Leverton, Associate Director, Sustainability Manager at Coutts, a 331-year-old private bank in the UK, joins us for this episode on Change@Work. Listen as she and host, Chris Thornton, discuss what the B Corp certification process entails, the benefits of becoming certified, and how to get employees and leaders on board with becoming a more sustainable organization.

Paul Thallner, Principal at Daggerwing Group and author of Reinventing Resilience, joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton, discuss why Paul wrote his new book and why organizations must evolve and grow so workers aren't forced to continually bounce back. Paul shares how to use his model to reinvent resilience and create great work cultures that attract and retain the best talent. For more information, visit Paul's website here: https://www.reinventingresilience.com/changeatwork 

Emily Graham, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at Omnicom Group, joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as she and host Chris Thornton discuss Omnicom’s renewed approach to DE&I as a result of 2020, the need for leaders to own and drive inclusive and equitable cultures, and the many ways in which people, at all levels, can contribute to the unique tapestry of each organization. 

David Tate, Professor at Yale University School of Management and CEO of Conscious Growth Partners – a leadership coaching and executive development consultancy – joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton discuss his upcoming book, Conscious Accountability, how leaders can deepen relationships with their teams, and the 7 practices to help build accountability within work cultures.

Sandy Skees, Global Purpose & Impact Practice Lead at Porter Novelli, joins this episode of Change@Work. Tune in as Sandy and host Chris Thornton discuss the impactful rise of ESG on Wall Street in recent years, consumer expectations when it comes to ESG performance, and why defining purpose is critical to an organization’s success.

Michael Maslansky, CEO of language strategy firm maslansky + partners, joins this episode of Change@Work. Tune in as he and host Chris Thornton discuss two strategic language frameworks that organizations can use to effectively communicate ideas, build trust with employees, and foster an environment of transparency and inclusion.

Johannes Wassenberg, Managing Director at Moody’s Corporation, joins this episode of Change@Work to discuss ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Listen as he and host Chris discuss how ESG has come to the forefront in recent years, the different stakeholders driving this change, and what it all means for the future of businesses around the world.