How can organizations effectively navigate change to foster growth and empower their teams?

Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Cathy Ach, founder of Learning Paradigms. In this episode, Cathy shares her expertise in leadership, strategy, and change management, offering invaluable insights for women entrepreneurs and business leaders. Learn how to align your team, overcome resistance to change, and lead with authenticity as Cathy provides actionable strategies for navigating organizational transformations.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of Strategic Planning – Cathy emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and strategy to unify teams and guide decision-making, enabling organizations to thrive during times of change.
2. Communicate the “Why” – Successful change starts with explaining the rationale behind it. Cathy discusses how understanding the purpose of change fosters buy-in from employees and reduces resistance.
3. Overcoming Resistance with Empathy – Cathy shares how addressing skepticism and resistance with empathy and clear communication can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
4. Leverage External Expertise – Cathy highlights the value of bringing in outside consultants to provide fresh perspectives and guide organizations through complex change initiatives.

Tune in to this insightful discussion and discover how to embrace change and lead your organization to success with practical strategies from Cathy Ach!

Cathy is the founder and President of Learning Paradigms, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in strategy, leadership development, and organizational change. She is recognized for her ability to work visually with clients in mapping out
complex business problems and in developing customized solutions to drive growth. With nearly 20 years of corporate leadership experience at BankBoston, Andersen Consulting, and Baxter Healthcare, she launched her business in 2000.

Cathy provides high-impact consulting and coaching services across diverse industries, including health care, pharmaceuticals/ life sciences, aviation, media, retail, and professional services, to clarify strategic direction, drive leadership growth, and enhance team alignment. LPI’s clients over the past ten years have included Baxter International, Walgreens, W.W. Grainger, Horizon Therapeutics, Starcom Worldwide, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and United Airlines.

Cathy holds a BA in Social Psychology from Amherst College and an MS in Learning & Organizational Change from Northwestern University. She is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation. Additionally, she is certified in the use of the TypeCoach Verifier Communication & Influence System™, the Leadership Circle Profile 360™, the Balanced Scorecard™, and Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead Methodology™.

You can connect with Cathy Ach here:
Website: https://learningparadigms.com/about-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-ach-7b4731/
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How can successful women entrepreneurs overcome 'reverse imposter syndrome' when starting their own businesses?

In this episode of The Savvy Session, we explore the challenges corporate women face when transitioning to entrepreneurship. Join us as Katharine Campbell Hirst, founder of Katharine Campbell Hirst Coaching & Advisory, shares her expertise in empowering female entrepreneurs and executives.

Katharine explores "reverse imposter syndrome," where successful women entrepreneurs feel "bigger" than their new ventures. Unlike traditional imposter syndrome, this occurs when experienced professionals, used to running large campaigns or leading teams, feel overwhelmed by simpler tasks like building a website. This can lead to self-doubt. Katharine advises embracing the process of starting small and being comfortable as a beginner again, even after achieving success in other areas.

Katharine’s journey—from management consulting, through burnout, to working for Tory Burch and finding her passion for coaching—provides a powerful backdrop for the discussion. She’s committed to helping women executives scale their ventures by reimagining strategies, emphasizing delegation, and focusing on high-value activities for growth and success.

Tune in to discover 5 key takeaways from our conversation:

1. The distinct challenges of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
2. Essential mindset shifts for women starting their own businesses after corporate success.
3. Rediscovering your passion and falling back in love with your business.
4. The transformative power of group retreats and mastermind sessions.
5. How to integrate fun, authenticity, and work-life harmony into your business development.

This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for any woman ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

Katharine Campbell Hirst’s eclectic life spans six countries and a variety of careers, including strategy consulting at Accenture, speechwriting for Tory Burch, and co-creating a spy museum.

As a coach today, Katharine works at the intersection of psychology and business, helping women entrepreneurs and executives build joyful and impactful careers that surpass the expectations of their lineage, our society, and even their mentors.

She deeply believes that we can heal capitalism by empowering women and using business as a tool to enhance our shared humanity.

You can connect with Katharine Campbell Hirst here:
Website: https://www.katharinecampbellhirst.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-hirst/

In today's fast-paced world, how we connect with ourselves and each other greatly impacts our productivity and well-being.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Emma Miele, an ICF-accredited coach with a master’s in Transformational Coaching and Leadership. Emma is the founder of The Breathing Room, and has nearly seven years of experience in being-based coaching.

What is Being-Based Coaching?

• Focuses on authenticity and self-awareness
• Goes beyond solving external problems or setting goals
• Helps understand our physical reactions, emotional states, and internal judgments
• Aims to build a strong relationship with oneself for deeper connections with others

Learn how these practices can help lead to a better understanding of yourself and foster deeper, more meaningful connections in your personal and professional life.

Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:

The Impact of Self-Awareness

• Enhances understanding of interactions with others
• Promotes honesty about emotions and experiences
• Creates a safe space for open and honest communication

Authentic Relationships

• Uncovers and values our true selves
• Fosters relationships built on trust and mutual respect
• Presents a truer version of oneself to others

The Power of Presence

• Enhances the quality of interactions and relationships
• Promotes active listening and thoughtful responses

Practical Techniques for Teams

• Understands natural operating styles of team members
• Builds supportive structures aligning with team strengths
• Reduces misunderstandings and friction within the team

Emma is an ICF-accredited coach, with a Master's degree in Transformational Coaching and Leadership, and over seven years of experience in the coaching field. After spending a decade in the corporate financial space, Emma began to understand that in our hectic lives, it's all too easy to lose touch with our true desires and motivations.

Bringing together the skills she developed in the first part of her career, she founded The Breathing Room LLC, Coaching and Facilitating with the vision of creating a space for her clients to slow down, reflect, and connect with their inner wisdom.

Through her coaching, Emma supports work teams to collaborate more efficiently, aspiring managers to develop valuable communication skills, entrepreneurs to realize the ROI of authenticity, and individuals to discover their unique paths toward success and fulfillment.

You can connect with Emma Miele here:
Website: https://findyourbreathingroom.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-miele/
Let's Hang Out!: https://calendly.com/emmaemiele