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 21 - What are you holding back?
We all do it: avoid hard conversations. But what we leave unsaid doesn’t disappear — it builds up, creates distance, and slowly erodes trust and connection.
In this episode, we explore the power of clearing withholds — the things we don’t say — and how they impact leadership, teams, and relationships at work. Through real-life stories, guided reflection, and a simple, effective framework, you'll discover how clearing what’s unspoken can become an act of transformative leadership.
In this episode:
- Why we avoid courageous conversations — and what it really costs us
- A clear, practical structure for clearing withholds constructively
- A powerful reflection practice to help you begin
If you’ve been carrying something unspoken… this one’s for you.
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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