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Chatting About Change with Dr. Jim Maddox
Chatting About Change is about organizational change and helping individuals and organizations experience life to the fullest, and engaging in positive, transformational change. I am a university professor, OD consultant, and Change Strategist. Each episode I will engage in conversations with a guest from diverse backgrounds around the topic of change.
Episodes
75 episodes
Uncovering the Hidden Dynamics of Teams: A conversation with Willie Marais, from Cape Town, South Africa.
What happens when high-pressure environments, global expansion, and organizational change bring unspoken team tensions to the surface? In this episode, I sit down with Willie Marais, an organizational psychologist and Organization development c...
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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48:09
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Unlocking Optimal Performance with Georgia Ellis, founder of Blue Chip Minds
Unlocking Optimal Performance with Georgia Ellis, founder of Blue Chip Minds In this episode, I’m joined by Georgia Ellis, a leadership consultant, workplace trainer, and founder of Blue Chip Minds. Based just ou...
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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1:00:51
Co-creating development processes with clients in Organization Development and Change Management: A conversation with Timea Agota Rozsa, consultant, coach, and managing partner with the ICG Integrated Consulting Group, in Budapest, Hungary
In this episode, I’m joined by Timea Rozsa, a consultant, coach, and managing partner at ICG Integrated Consulting Group in Budapest, Hungary. With a deep passion for fostering sustainable development and cultivating trust within organizations,...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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46:01
Harnessing AI for Learning: A Conversation with Eric Zenor on Transforming Organizations with AI-Powered Knowledge Systems
My guest on this episode is Eric Zenor, a learning and development expert and consultant with over 35 years focused on educational technology. Eric shares his wealth of experience working with integrating AI into the learning and developm...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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54:09
Facilitating the People Side of Change: A conversation with Grace Judson, trainer, leader, consultant, and author.
My guest this episode is Grace Judson, a trainer, leader, consultant, and author. Grace shares her insights and ideas around helping organizations and leaders guide change, by focusing on the people and culture. We discuss the centr...
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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32:41
Consulting with Mission-Driven Organizations: A conversation with Miriam Dicks, management consultant and president of the 180 Management Group.
My guest this episode is Miriam Dicks, who is an executive and management consultant, and founder of the 180 Management Group. She began her journey in operations area of mergers and acquisitions. She has leveraged her knowledge of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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49:51
Combining Organization Development skills and animal conservation: A conversation with Michael Clifford, who is the Strategic Director for the international organization, Reverse the Red. The chat is a great example of process consulting and cross-cultur
My guest this episode is Michael Clifford, who combines his unique talents of zoo science and conservation with his expertise in organization development and change in his role as the Strategy Director for Reverse the Red. Reverse the Red is a ...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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53:29
Using the Rapid Response Organization Development Model: A discussion with Ron Banerjee, change leader, advisor, speaker, and author.
My guest this episode is Ron Banerjee, who is an experienced Change Leader, Financial Advisor, Speaker, Author, and Innovator. Ron is also the Vice President of Partnerships and Affiliations for the International Organization Development ...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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59:01
Changing the Way We Change and Changing the Way We Lead: A Conversation with Dave Jamieson
My guest this episode is Dave Jamieson, Ph. D., retired professor and president of the Jamieson Consulting Group. He is passionate about coaching & teaching to change the way we change & change the way we lead. He is dedicated to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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48:25
Cultivating a wise mind and wise life: A conversation with Scott Spradlin on the pursuit of wisdom, fulfillment, mindfulness, and the perfect cup of coffee.
My guest this episode is Scott Spradlin, who is a consultant, educator & media developer at Wise Mind, Wise Life: Engage, Enchant, Elevate. Scott is a licensed Dialectical Behavior Therapist, and author of the book, “Don't Let Your Em...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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1:03:01
Design Thinking, Culture Mapping, and Visual Sensemaking: A conversation with Mary Quant, an expert in Strategy, Design, Innovation, and Culture.
My guest this episode is Mary Quant. Mary combines her unique skills in organization development and design thinking, to partner with global business leaders to accelerate business strategies and execute people- and organization-focused ...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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36:16
Activating the Science of Hope Globally: An engaging conversation with Kathryn Goetzke, author, business owner, and international speaker.
My guest this episode is Kathryn Goetzke, the Chief Hope Officer at the Shine Hope Company. She is activating the science of hope globally. She shares her personal story and her passion around the science of hope and how she is brin...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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45:19
The journey of becoming an organization development consultant: A conversation with Dr. Brandon Rogers, an Organizational Strategy & Transformation Expert.
My guest this episode is Dr. Brandon Rogers. He shares his insightful and powerful story of his educational journey and his professional journey and how has and continues to leverage his passion for people and systems into helping organiz...
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Season 4
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Episode 63
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57:31
Simplicity, calm, curiosity, and understanding – a conversation with Alex Cawthon as she shares her expertise in the field of talent management and the change management space.
My guest this episode is Alex Cawthon, who is a Strategic Talent Partner, for a fortune 500 company. She shares how her 3 core values shape how she shows up and how she approaches her work. Her 3 core values are simplicity, understa...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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50:55
The critical role of front-line staff in creating positive change: A conversation with Dr. Kimberley Barker, educator, author, and speaker.
My guest this week is Dr. Kimberley Barker, who is on the faculty of Eastern Michigan University, is the author of the book, “You Can Create Positive Change at Work!” Kim shares her experience and passion for helping each individual find ...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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42:47
People Analytics from a Human-Centered Design Perspective: A conversation with Tony Martin, People Analytics Consultant and inspiring organizational story creator.
My guest this week is Tony Martin, a People Analytics Consultant for a large multinational company. Tony shares how he moved into the field by combining his psychology and social work background with his organization development training ...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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44:55
Leadership and Organizational Culture from Down Under: A conversation with Greg Collier, who shares his passion and expertise at developing leaders and organizations and achieving positive culture change.
My guest this episode is Greg Collier, who is from New South Wales, in Australia. Greg is an experienced senior executive who is motivated by the potential of people, specializing in organization development, and is highly skilled at driv...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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1:20:05
Dancing with Change and cultivating healthy organizations and healthy cultures: A fascinating conversations with Eric Lynn.
My guest this episode is Eric Lynn, a consultant, facilitator, and coach, focused on cultivating healthy organizations and generating meaningful conversations about life, culture, and change. Eric is the creator of cultureQs, a Change and...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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55:48
Finding Flow in Guiding Leadership Development and Organizational Culture Change: A Conversation with Peter Kalmar, Founding and Managing Partner of Flow International.
My guest this episode is Peter Kalmar, Founding and Managing Partner of Flow International, and former President of IODA, the International OD Association. Peter shares his story of his consulting firm, and how it evolved from the work of...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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1:00:11
On a Mission to Help Leaders Build Positive, Productive Workplaces Where People Thrive: A Conversation with Dr. Angie Keister.
My guest this episode is Angie Keister, Ph.D., from Colorado. Dr. Keister shares her professional journey from her beginnings as an internal Organization Development consultant to her transition as an external consultant. She offers...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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26:28
Re-Member: “To put back together that which has been broken” – a conversation with Kristin and Ted Skantze, who share their experiences working and living among the Oglala Lakota people on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
My guests for this episode are Kristin and Ted Skantze, joining me from shores of Lake Michigan. Ted is the former director of the non-profit organization Re-Member and former director of their board, and Kristin is a Nurse Practitioner w...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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47:39
Voices of America’s First People, Surviving and Thriving Amidst Change: A conversation with Will Peters, a professional musician, high school teacher, community activist, and advocate for Native American youth.
My guest this episode is Will Peters, a professional musician, high school teacher, community activist, and advocate for Native American youth. Will, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, teaches and lives on the Pine Ridge Reservation in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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59:58
Organization Development in action at a small for-profit organization: Building engagement and leadership from the ground-up.
My guest this episode is Kayshia Kruger, who is the organization development director for a small organization in North Carolina. She shares how she has created, from the ground up, the organization development function in her organizatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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25:02
SOAR, Appreciative Inquiry, and Strengths-Based approaches to Organization Development: A Conversation with Jackie Stavros.
My guest this episode is Jackie Stavros, keynote speaker, professor, consultant, author, and creator of the SOAR methodology. Dr. Stavros shares how she developed the SOAR methodology, which has revolutionized strategic planning and organizatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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34:20
Narratives and Stories: Bringing awareness and change to societal challenges around Race and Wealth. Disrupting the false narratives and beliefs around the stereotypes around race and poverty: An engaging conversation with Sara Bishop, owner of Orchid
My guest this episode is Sara Bishop, a strategic communications consultant and runs her own organization, Orchid Communications. She is also a faculty member at the University of Arkansas. She shares her story of how she launched a...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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39:45