The Orange Twist - Shake up your thinking on leadership, culture, and change in 10 minutes.
The Orange Twist is a short-form weekly podcast for organizational leaders, HR professionals, and coaches navigating the complex terrain of leadership, culture, and change. Hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MBA MCC, a seasoned leadership advisor and executive coach, each under-10-minute episode offers fresh, thought-provoking reflections that blend professional insight with personal inquiry.
Rooted in the work of thinkers like Robert Kegan, Robert Anderson, Peter Senge, Byron Katie, and others, this podcast explores the hidden dynamics shaping teams, systems, and self. From unexpected tensions in the boardroom to the quiet signals of organizational stuckness, The Orange Twist reveals how expanding our inner awareness can transform how we lead and how we live.
Designed for busy professionals who want depth without fluff, The Orange Twist invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters in your work—and beyond.
The Orange Twist - Shake up your thinking on leadership, culture, and change in 10 minutes.
Episode 17: The Echo in the Hall — How Unspoken Rituals Shape Culture
Beneath the strategy decks and vision statements, culture whispers through the room—in gestures, glances, and silent expectations. In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio explores the hidden choreography of organizational life: the rituals we rarely name, yet instinctively follow. From seating arrangements to who speaks last, these patterns encode belonging, power, and voice.
How do these rituals shape what’s possible? And what happens when we start to shift them?
Join us for a provocative reflection on the soft code that governs teams—and how small changes can unlock profound transformation.
The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders.
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New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.
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