The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 57 — How To Improve Workplace Culture With Rebecca Friese '93
From Fortune 500 giants to burgeoning startups, Rebecca Friese '93 navigates outdated practices in the workplace, fostering the capacity for impactful cultural changes.
Rebecca is a seasoned change management leader dedicated to transforming organizations. On a mission to enhance workplaces, she champions innovative, engaging, and forward-thinking environments.
As the author of "The Good Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn’t Suck," Rebecca is also the Co-Founder of FLYN, Co-lead at the Samudra Next Generation Leadership Trust, and the Founder of the 12@12 Women’s Network.
Connect with Rebecca on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (also @flynconsulting).
Watch the video version of our podcast with Rebecca on our YouTube page.
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Timestamps for our conversation with Rebecca:
0:00 — Intro
2:15 — Becoming a Penn Stater
8:30 — Rebecca's initial career path
14:20 — Independent film production and acting
17:40 — Consulting/coaching
20:57 — Igniting change in the workplace through inspiration
26:00 — Rebecca's book: "The Good Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn’t Suck"
34:34 — Lightning Round Q&A
39:25 — Outro
For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com
