Collective Energy Conversations
Welcome to Collective Energy Conversations, hosted by Dr. Anna Stumpf, an Organizational Growth Coach specializing in developing mid-level leaders and emerging talent. The mission of Collective Energy Coaching and this podcast is to empower organizational transformation through practical leadership strategies, emotional intelligence, and collaborative success.
Dr. Anna brings her expertise in bridging generational perspectives, particularly her extensive work with Gen Z and established leaders, to tackle the evolving dynamics of modern workplaces. Each episode delivers actionable insights for navigating organizational challenges, building high-performing teams, and fostering environments where both individuals and organizations thrive.
This podcast content speaks directly to mid-level leaders, emerging talent, and professionals seeking to expand their organizational impact. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or working to elevate your team's performance, you'll find valuable strategies drawn from real-world experience and proven organizational development principles.
Join Dr. Anna Stumpf, whose unique approach combines emotional intelligence with practical leadership development, as she guides you through transformative conversations that bridge theory and practice. Discover how harnessing collective energy can create lasting positive change in your organization and career.
Key Themes & Topics
- Organizational Leadership Development
- Mid-Level Management Strategies
- Gen Z in the Workplace
- Team Dynamics & Collaboration
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
- Organizational Change Management
- Cross-Generational Communication
- Professional Growth & Development
Target Audience
- Mid-Level Leaders
- HR Leaders & Development Professionals
- Emerging Gen Z Talent
- Team Leaders & Managers
- Organizational Change Agents
- Professional Development Seekers
Collective Energy Conversations
Authenticity and the Importance of Self Monitoring
Based on questions from Gen Z in college classrooms around the difference between being authentic and being socially aware/politically correct, I started to research this a bit. This episode and these links are what I found to be helpful in explaining true authenticity and also self monitoring:
Psychology Today's Self Monitoring Assessment
Have We Got Authenticity Wrong?
Adam Grant: “Unless You’re Oprah, ‘Be Yourself’ Is Terrible Advice.”
Brené Brown: “My Response to the Adam Grant’s New York Times Op-ed: Unless You’re Oprah, ‘Be Yourself’ Is Terrible Advice.”