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#416 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part Two
16 jun· Chief Change Officer
Sienna Jackson, the CEO of Nortera.io, walks us through her unexpected shift from entertainment executive to impact strategist.

In Part Two, Sienna Jackson dives deeper into the business of social impact—from why she walked away from Hollywood to how she’s now helping build one of Africa’s largest funding summits. She explains how impact is more than a buzzword—it’s a measurable, strategic discipline. Sienna shares how to bridge silos, build coalitions, and roll up your sleeves to help the helpers. From the boardroom to Ethiopia, she shows that real change isn’t about ego or noise—it’s about clarity, community, and execution.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The Off-Ramp to Impact
“I didn’t have a master plan. I just started doing small things—bought a domain, formed an LLC, sent one email: ‘I’m doing social impact now.’ That was the pivot.”
You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Measure
“Impact is the net positive change rendered as a direct and material result of your actions. If you can’t model it, predict it, or quantify it—it’s just branding.”
Culture, Cause, Capital
“My work lives at the intersection of culture, cause, and capital. You need all three to drive sustainable, global change.”
Building a Real Profession
“We don’t have a bar association or CPA license for impact work. That’s a problem. I’m creating a survey to start defining our industry.”
Don’t Silo—Build Coalitions
“You have to speak multiple professional languages. That’s how you bring nonprofit leaders and private sector players into the same room—and actually get something done.”
Help the Helpers
“If you feel overwhelmed, find the people already solving the problem—and ask how you can contribute. That’s how real change starts.”
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#415 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part One
16 jun· Chief Change Officer
Sienna Jackson’s career began fast and early—college at 14, internships with The Weinstein Company, and leadership roles in the entertainment industry by her twenties. But behind the résumé was someone quietly questioning the rules of success. In Part One, Sienna shares how a childhood of contradictions, an early taste of toxic power, and a deep sense of cultural responsibility led her to rethink everything.
She didn’t just pivot—she designed a new model where impact isn’t a bonus, it’s the baseline.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
From Piano Lessons to Policy Debates
“I was born into a family where both Chopin and Noam Chomsky were dinner table topics.”
How her childhood shaped a unique blend of creativity, intellect, and global curiosity.
College at 14, Hollywood by 17
“I was eager—but also uneasy. I knew I was being shaped by systems I didn’t yet understand.”
The rush of early opportunity—and its hidden costs.
Power Without Guardrails
“I learned very quickly that intelligence didn’t guarantee safety.”
What she witnessed inside the entertainment industry—and how it changed her.
Walking Away From the Dream
“I had to ask: Is this ladder leaning against the right building?”
Why she left behind a promising executive path to build something better.
What Stays, What Goes
“I kept the parts of me that loved storytelling. I let go of the ones that craved approval.”
The beginnings of her journey toward purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
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#414 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part Two
16 jun· Chief Change Officer
From facing seven years in prison at 17 to leading soldiers in Afghanistan, Jevon Wooden’s story is more than a redemption arc—it’s about owning your power the moment you realize you’ve still got one.
In Part Two, Jevon gets tactical. He breaks down the frameworks behind his coaching work—from redefining confidence, to managing emotional triggers, to the underrated power of setting non-negotiables. We talk inner dialogue, identity shifts, and what it means to actually “own your kingdom.”
This isn’t just mindset—it’s method. And it’s built on real scars, not theory.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Confidence Isn’t Loud
“Confidence isn’t ‘I know everything.’ It’s knowing you can figure it out.”
Why true confidence starts with humility—not bravado.
Triggers Are Teachers
“If something sets you off, it’s pointing to a wound. Not the world.”
How to decode your emotional responses instead of avoiding them.
From Victim to Victor
“You don’t need to wait for closure. You get to choose the story you tell yourself.”
How Jevon reclaimed his narrative after being wrongfully accused.
The ‘Own Your Kingdom’ Philosophy
“Your kingdom is your mind, your energy, your space. Guard it like royalty.”
What leadership looks like when it starts from within.
When to Say No
“If it doesn’t align with your purpose, it’s a distraction—no matter how good it sounds.”
The power of non-negotiables in building a life by design.
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#413 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part One
16 jun· Chief Change Officer
Before Jevon Wooden became a business coach, author, and speaker, he was a 17-year-old on trial—facing up to seven years in prison. In Part One, Jevon shares how that moment became the turning point that led him to the military, and how the battlefield taught him about clarity, purpose, and emotional control.
This isn’t just a story about second chances—it’s about deciding who gets to write your next chapter.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The Moment Everything Changed
“I was 17, on trial, and scared out of my mind. That’s when I realized—I had to make a choice.”
The day that forced Jevon to take back control of his story.
Discipline with Direction
“The military gave me structure. But more importantly, it gave me a reason to use that structure.”
Why accountability means more when it’s personal.
Clarity Is a Weapon
“You need to know who you are before you can lead anyone else.”
How the battlefield shaped his inner compass.
The Power of Emotional Control
“I couldn’t afford to break down. Not in the middle of a mission.”
What combat taught him about staying steady when everything else isn’t.
Redefining Masculinity
“We were taught to suppress everything. But real strength is being able to handle your emotions, not hide them.”
Jevon’s take on emotional intelligence, especially for men of color.
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#412 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part Two
13 jun· Chief Change Officer
You’ve got the credentials, the data, and the ideas. But how do you make people actually care?
In Part Two, Mark unpacks his 11 Keys to Translating Complexity (complexitymadeclear.com) —an actionable framework to help scientists communicate clearly, concisely, and with impact. He explains why it’s not about dumbing down your message but lifting it up so others can meet it. From the science of metaphor to the neuroscience of attention, Mark arms PhDs with tools to shift from overlooked to influential—without losing their intellectual edge.
This episode is your field guide to getting heard, hired, and respected beyond the ivory tower.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The 11 Keys That Cut Through
“People aren’t persuaded by volume. They’re moved by clarity.”
Why precision—and not more PowerPoint slides—is your best communication strategy.
Neuroscience for Nerds (And Everyone Else)
“Our brains reward novelty. That’s why metaphor works better than math in a pitch.”
How attention works, and what science communicators can learn from it.
PhDs Speak Another Language—Here’s How to Translate
“You’re crossing cultures. Treat it like that.”
Why business communication isn’t just a tone shift—it’s a worldview shift.
Connection Before Communication
“Until someone trusts you, they won’t hear you.”
The hidden role of empathy in making technical ideas land.
AI Has Data. You Have Voice.
“AI can’t tell a story it hasn’t seen. You can.”
Why human communication still matters more than ever in a post-ChatGPT world.
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#411 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part One
13 jun· Chief Change Officer
Before founding Bayer Strategic Consulting, Mark Bayer led communications on Capitol Hill for nearly two decades—helping politicians cut through noise, make arguments stick, and win support under pressure. These days, he brings that hard-earned clarity to a new crowd: scientists, researchers, and PhDs who need to get their message across in rooms that don’t speak science.
In Part One, Mark unpacks why so many highly educated experts still struggle to connect—and why messaging isn’t about making things simpler, but sharper. He shares stories from Congress, contrasts the cultures of academia and advocacy, and reveals the single most important mindset shift for researchers who want to be heard.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
First Day in Politics, First Misunderstanding
“I thought ‘R&D’ meant research and development. It meant Republicans and Democrats.”
What getting thrown into the deep end of political culture taught him about insider language.
The 8% Reality Check
“Only 8% of PhDs stay in academia. But the training assumes 100% will.”
Why the pipeline is broken—and who’s getting left behind.
From Data Dump to Message Discipline
“Academics want to show the depth of their knowledge. But the real skill is answering the question in front of you.”
How political strategy flips the communication playbook.
Beauty Doesn’t Equal Buy-In
“You can build something beautiful. But if it doesn’t solve a stakeholder’s problem, it won’t land.”
Why relevance trumps brilliance.
You’ve Got 10 Seconds
“Start with the point. Don’t make them dig for it.”
Why headlines—not history lessons—open doors.
Communication as a Career Lever
“This isn’t soft stuff. It’s the stuff that gets you hired.”
How learning to communicate is learning to lead.
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#410 Sande Golgart: Climbing the Wrong Mountain — Part Two
12 jun· Chief Change Officer
After decades of chasing external wins, Sande Golgart decided to stop running. In Part Two, he shares the uncomfortable, intentional work of stepping back—what it took to unplug from achievement addiction and start redesigning a life that fits from the inside out.
This isn’t a story about reinvention through ambition. It’s a blueprint for growth through subtraction: less noise, more clarity; fewer roles, deeper connection; no hustle, just truth. From mending his marriage to redefining success, Sande opens up about what he calls “Life Peels”—and why letting go is the new way up.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Listening Over Learning
“I wasn’t trying to fix anything. I just got quiet and listened.”**
Sande explains how stepping back from self-optimization gave him the clarity he had missed for years.
The Life Peels Method
“David was always in the marble. Michelangelo just removed what wasn’t him.”**
He introduces his philosophy of growth by subtraction—peeling away the excess to uncover what truly fits.
When Growth Isn’t More
“I’ve had enough of strategy decks and hero stories. I want to feel ease in my own skin.”**
Why he redefined ambition not as stacking wins but as feeling aligned, grounded, and whole.
Relearning Partnership
“When the noise died down, we both realized we’d never had stillness before.”**
How the transition to an empty nest revealed unspoken gaps in his marriage—and led to new connection.
Letting Life Lead
“I used to control everything. Now I just pay attention—and things unfold better than I planned.”**
What happened when he stopped pushing for outcomes and started trusting the process.
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#409 Sande Golgart: Climbing the Wrong Mountain — Part One
12 jun· Chief Change Officer
Before he became a coach and founder, Sande Golgart was addicted to acceleration. He said yes to every challenge, thrived in high-stakes boardrooms, and made a name for himself as a relentless performer. But behind the energy and accolades, something didn’t sit right.
In Part One, Sande retraces his early life as a dunk contest champion, his rise through the corporate ranks, and the moment he realized the game he was winning wasn’t one he wanted to keep playing. What started as hustle became habit. What looked like progress felt like pressure. And what came next was a reckoning.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Playing to Win—Even in a Suit
“I approached sales the same way I approached dunk contests: high energy, no fear, go all in.”
How a competitive spirit helped Sande rise fast—but also masked the cost.
Yes Man Syndrome
“I never said no. I didn’t even know what no sounded like.”
Why overcommitment isn’t ambition—it’s avoidance in disguise.
Movement as a Mask
“As long as I kept moving, I didn’t have to think. Stillness scared the hell out of me.”
When action becomes a coping mechanism, not a strategy.
The Wrong Summit
“You keep pushing for the top, then get there and realize… it’s not your mountain.”
Sande explains the disorienting moment that sparked his pivot.
Forgotten Self
“I knew my job title. I knew my revenue targets. But I couldn’t tell you what I liked.”
How busyness blurred his sense of identity—and what came next.
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#408 Jodi Silverman: When the Kids Grow Up, But You’re Just Getting Started — Part Two
6 jun· Chief Change Officer
Jodi Silverman never expected reinvention to arrive between carpools and client meetings. But once her kids left and the hustle paused, she realized success had masked something deeper: restlessness.
In Part 2, Jodi shares the emotional (and practical) shift from parenting full-time to rediscovering your own interests. She walks us through her signature DARE Method and dishes out real talk on marriage, identity, and why your kids aren’t your best friends (even if you really, really like them).
This isn’t just an episode about empty nests. It’s about refilling your own life—on your own terms.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
“You’re always their mom—but not always their problem-solver.”
Letting go means shifting from fixer to coach, giving your adult kids space—and yourself permission to grow.
Best Friend? Nope. Mom Forever.
“They have friends. What they need is a parent who actually knows when to walk away.”
Jodi explains why clinging to closeness can backfire—and how healthy detachment brings deeper connection.
The Real Empty Nest Challenges
“It’s not just missing them. It’s not knowing who you are without them.”
It’s not about quiet halls—it’s about a loud identity crisis. Jodi breaks down the emotional vacuum no one warns you about.
The DARE Method
“Decide. Awaken. Reimagine. Experience.”
Jodi’s four-step formula to reclaim your identity—starting with a brain dump, not a five-year plan.
Rediscovering You
“What did you used to like—before you were someone’s plus one?”
She urges listeners to list lost joys, try without judgment, and welcome failure as a doorway to rediscovery.
Day Swaps, Not Date Nights
“Plan a day around what lights them up. You’ll learn more than any heart-to-heart.”
From partners to adult children, this method rebuilds connection through shared experiences and mutual curiosity.
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#407 Jodi Silverman: When the Kids Grow Up, But You’re Just Getting Started — Part One
6 jun· Chief Change Officer
Jodi Silverman never expected reinvention to arrive between carpools and client meetings. But once her kids left and the hustle paused, she realized success had masked something deeper: restlessness.

In this episode, Jodi shares how she walked away from a print business, wrestled with guilt, and built Moms Who Dare—a movement for women redefining purpose in the second half of life.

This isn’t about motherhood or milestones. It’s about refusing to shrink when your old identity no longer fits.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The Accidental Entrepreneur
“I had no business background. I didn’t even know what the word ‘entrepreneur’ meant.”
What started as a favor to a friend turned into Jodi’s first business—and taught her that grit beats a business plan.
The Silent Shock of an Empty Nest
“Suddenly, I had all this time. And I didn’t know who I was without the doing.”
With her kids grown, the quiet forced Jodi to confront the identity she had deferred for years.
The Dare That Sparked a Movement
“I dared myself to figure out what I wanted. And I didn’t stop until I did.”
The origin story of Moms Who Dare wasn’t about strategy—it was about survival and self-permission.
From Guilt to Growth
“I felt guilty for wanting something more. But I also knew: guilt doesn’t mean you’re wrong.”
Jodi confronts the emotional friction of wanting purpose beyond parenting—and what it took to say it out loud.
Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a Crossroads
“This stage of life? It’s not the end of the story. It’s the best chapter if you let it be.”
Redefining the narrative around aging, purpose, and starting over—without the clichés.
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#406 Richard Carson: Diagnosing Dysfunction, One Broken System at a Time — Part Two
3 jun· Chief Change Officer
Before Richard Carson wrote The Book of Change, he was writing letters to newspaper editors and fixing chaos in city hall.

In Part 2, we unpack how Richard’s 39-step framework came to life—from a career shaped by failures to a model refined by fieldwork. Richard explains why he borrowed diagnostic tools from medicine, how COVID and AI are reshaping his thinking, and what consultants often forget: you’re not there to impress, you’re there to listen. It’s a masterclass in what it really takes to move people—and systems—without losing your common sense.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The Model That Stuck
“Every step in the 39 comes from something that broke.”
Richard’s framework isn’t theoretical—it’s field-tested.
You’re Not a Consultant. You’re a Doctor.
“I borrowed from the NIH diagnostic model.”
Why organizational dysfunction is more like illness than inefficiency.
Don’t Skip the Kickoff
“You don’t send an email. You sit down, answer questions, get buy-in.”
The part of change most leaders rush—and shouldn’t.
AI Isn’t a Leader
“You can’t automate trust. You can’t outsource belief.”
His biggest concern about the rise of artificial intelligence.
How Change Shows Up at Home
“I told my boss I was going back to school. He said no. I quit.”
Why he applies his own model to life, not just work.
Listen Like It Matters
“I don’t need your advice—I need you to hear me.”
The line from his wife that became a leadership principle.
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#405 Richard Carson: Diagnosing Dysfunction, One Broken System at a Time — Part One
2 jun· Chief Change Officer
Before Richard Carson wrote The Book of Change, he was writing letters to newspaper editors and fixing chaos in city hall.

In Part One, he retraces the early detours—from archaeology hopeful to urban planner to accidental consultant. With every chapter, one theme stayed constant: real change happens when you stop assuming and start listening. Whether it’s a time-tracking nightmare or a consultant who forgot to swap client names in the proposal, Richard’s stories cut through the noise to reveal why change fails—and what to do instead.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
From Trowels to Town Halls
“I was studying archaeology. Then I realized I liked systems, not shovels.”
Why solving institutional puzzles beat digging for ancient ones.
Everyone’s Lying—But They Don’t Mean To
“The problem they describe is never the actual problem.”
Richard explains why surface issues are just the smoke, not the fire.
The Timecard Horror Story
“They tracked every 15 minutes. It was organizational madness.”
A micromanagement case study that went down in flames—and what it taught him about autonomy.
Consulting Found Him First
“One day I was hiring consultants. The next, I became one.”
A random audit leads to a career revelation.
Communication Rule #1: Pass the Grocery Store Test
“If you can’t explain it in plain English in front of the broccoli stand, it’s too complicated.”
What city planning taught him about clarity—and why most leaders flunk this test.
Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
“People don’t want to change unless there’s blood on the floor.”
How to turn urgency into alignment without fearmongering.
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#404 Lora Chow: Trading Wall Street for a Steinway — Part Two
1 jun· Chief Change Officer
What does it really mean to follow your heart—without losing your head?

Lora Chow shares how her music venture, Virtuoso Fiesta, brings classical music to new audiences while keeping its soul intact. She opens up about funding live concerts, launching her new album Reveries on Ivories, and composing as a form of storytelling. This is more than a career pivot—it’s a case study in blending logic and intuition, technology and art, structure and spirit.
Whether you’re chasing harmony or still stuck in the noise, Lora’s story will tune you back in.

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#403 Lora Chow: Trading Wall Street for a Steinway — Part One
1 jun· Chief Change Officer
Lora Chow didn’t abandon ambition—she just rewrote its score.

In this episode, we trace her unusual arc from elite finance to classical composition. She opens up about choosing Yale over Cambridge, chasing Wall Street dreams, and what it really took to reclaim her voice—literally. This isn’t a story about dropping out or burning out. It’s about tuning into the parts of yourself that never stopped playing.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Choosing Yale Over Cambridge Wasn’t Just About Prestige
“My heart wanted music. But my mom majored in math—and Hong Kong wanted finance.”
Lora opens up about the early tension between cultural expectation and personal calling.
Fitting Into the Ivy League Mold—Until It Didn’t
“Everyone was applying to Morgan Stanley. I followed the crowd—and got the job.”
At Yale, ambition and conformity collided. She got the offer, but the itch for music never left.
A Grand Piano, a Grand Salary—But Something Felt Off
“I loved music. But I also wanted a home with a grand piano.”
Trading dreams for stability was logical—but it came with a cost.
Silence Sparked the Return to Sound
“I lost my voice for a year. That’s when I started composing.”
An unexpected health detour brought her back to the keyboard.
Bulgaria, Opera, and a Creative Awakening
“A summer program opened a door I hadn’t dared to knock on before.”
A trip abroad flipped the script—and planted the seed for Reveries on Ivories.

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#402 Helen Hanison: Success Isn’t Always Success — Part Two
31 mei· Chief Change Officer
You’ve admitted the career no longer fits. Now what?
In Part Two, Helen Hanison, former global PR executive turned executive career coach, walks us through what real change takes—beyond pep talks and pivot memes. She unpacks her three-act framework (Alignment, Redesign, and Transformation), explains why people cling to jobs they secretly loathe, and warns against the “anchor bias” that keeps us chasing the same dream long after it’s stopped making sense.
From spotting your outdated success scripts to mapping out future obstacles, Helen makes the case that career reinvention isn’t linear—it’s a zigzag of bold choices, mindset shifts, and quiet resilience. If you’re ready to do the inner work instead of just tweaking your LinkedIn title, this episode is your field guide.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Alignment Before Action
“If you skip alignment, you’re just kicking the wrong can down the road.”
Why getting unstuck starts with strengths, values, and purpose—not a job board scroll.
Beware the Anchoring Trap
“The first idea you fall in love with? It’s probably not the right one.”
How to test-drive multiple versions of your future instead of clinging to the shiny one.
Redesign as a Contact Sport
“Agile career design means you keep moving, even when the path gets messy.”
Helen shares how mini-experiments and pilot tests beat fantasy-level planning.
The Psychology of Not Quitting
“Hitting the wall isn’t failure. It’s a push-off point.”
Hope Mapping, resilience habits, and the real mindset work behind meaningful transformation.
Outgrowing the Old Career Narrative
“Perseverance is not always noble—it can be your trap.”
Letting go of the stories, scripts, and social prescriptions that no longer serve you.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Helen Hanison
Helen's website: https://www.helenhanison.com
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
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>>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#401 Helen Hanison: Success Isn’t Always Success — Part One
30 mei· Chief Change Officer
Helen Hanison was a high-flying PR executive with a passport full of stamps, million-dollar campaigns, and a board-level title. But after 20 years in the industry, she found herself questioning everything. Motherhood collided with her career, success lost its sparkle, and the feeling of being “stuck-but-still-good-at-it” became suffocating.
In Part One of this two-part conversation, Helen shares the moment she realized her success was seducing her into staying in the wrong life. She opens up about the subtle signs of misalignment, the “lost years” between knowing something’s wrong and doing something about it, and how her pivot into psychology laid the groundwork for a new career—one that finally fits. If you’ve ever felt competent but not alive in your work, this one’s your mirror.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:
When High Achievement Turns into Quiet Misery
“I was flying everywhere, leading campaigns—and I still felt hollow.”
Helen unpacks the disconnect between outer success and inner dissatisfaction, especially when you’re too good at a job that no longer excites you.
The Motherhood Collision
“I hadn’t seen it coming, but it hit hard.”
Becoming a mother didn’t just change her home life—it cracked open the illusion that her career and identity were truly aligned.
Good At It, But Dead Inside
“I wasn’t unhappy… just not lit up.”
Helen describes the in-between phase where nothing is obviously wrong, but everything feels subtly off—a quiet crisis that many professionals ignore for too long.
The Clues Were Always There
“I was coaching before I knew what coaching was.”
Helen reflects on how her leadership style—taking colleagues out for coffee, asking them what they wanted—was already pointing toward her next calling.
Seduced by Success, Trapped by Titles
“It’s a long way down when the ladder’s leaned against the wrong wall.”
She reveals why people get stuck in senior roles they don’t love, and how fear of the unknown keeps them climbing in the wrong direction.
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Connect with us:
Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Helen Hanison
Helen's website: https://www.helenhanison.com
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
20 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1% Podcast.
Top 5 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#400 Jean Zhou: Flipping the Script—From Spreadsheets to Storytelling
30 mei· Chief Change Officer
Jean Zhou’s journey defies every linear career chart.

After starting in accounting and dabbling in venture capital, she found herself chasing something spreadsheets couldn’t capture—emotion. That led to Wind Entertainment, a bold bet on storytelling rooted in sociology, psychology, and a lifelong obsession with television. In this episode, Jean reveals the early frustrations that sparked her producer dreams, why she believes storytelling is a survival skill, and how her sociology background became the secret sauce to building character-driven dramas that resonate worldwide.

This is the story of how data met drama—and lost.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
How Bedtime Curfews Sparked a Creative Fire
“Growing up, I had to go to bed at 9 p.m. while TV programs ran until 10. It wasn’t fair—and it burned into my brain. One day, I wanted to be the person who decided how stories end.”
From Sociologist to Storyteller
“Sociology gave me a backstage pass into human behavior. Understanding people—not just markets—is what powers great storytelling. It’s my foundation, even in business.”
Wind Entertainment: Building Stories That Travel
“In 2019, I launched Wind Entertainment to nurture writers. By 2020, we were producing our first TV drama. That show, The Starry Love, aired on four stations and sold in over 30 countries.”
Why AI Can’t Write Your Script
“AI summarizes the past. It can’t write to surprise, or break molds. A drama needs rhythm, tension, and emotion tailored to the buyer—it’s art, not automation.”
Finding the Market in Emotion
“In venture capital, I was taught to find value through data. In storytelling, I learned to find it through emotion. A great script isn’t just written—it’s felt.”
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Jean Zhou
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
20 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1% Podcast.
Top 5 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#399 Nellie Wartoft: Global Fix—Change Management Without the Migraine — Part Two
29 mei· Chief Change Officer
Nellie Wartoft is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a change enablement platform built for teams tired of stale workshops and change theater. In Part One, she takes us from her tiny hometown in Sweden to the boardrooms of Asia, where flipping burgers at McDonald’s, carrying an ice hockey trunk to Singapore, and watching companies struggle with real transformation all shaped her mission. This is change management with edge—equal parts adventure, insight, and rebellion.
Key Highlights of Our Interview
Change Theater vs. Real Impact
“Most companies don’t fail at change because of bad tools. They fail because they bring people in too late and communicate like robots. Change has to feel human to work.”
Same Emotions, Different Timelines
“Fear, chaos, resistance—these show up everywhere, regardless of geography. The real difference is how cultures structure leadership and how fast they move. The U.S. wants speed. Asia wants legacy. Both come with tradeoffs.”
Ego: The Silent Killer of Transformation
“The higher the ego of a leader, the lower the success rate of their transformation. Fear of feedback, obsession with control—it turns a team into a compliance machine instead of a change engine.”
Tech Isn’t the Problem—Leadership Is
“People love apps—just not the ones that feel forced. If your tools aren’t solving real problems or making life easier, the issue isn’t the platform. It’s the person who bought it.”
Walking the Talk at Tiger Hall
“We use our own platform to manage internal change. No Zoom fatigue, no death-by-Slack. One short recording can replace hours of town halls and still hit harder—because it’s fast, direct, and straight from the source.”
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Connect with us:
Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Nellie Wartoft
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
20 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1% Podcast.
Top 5 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#398 Nellie Wartoft: Global Fix—Change Management Without the Migraine — Part One
29 mei· Chief Change Officer
Nellie Wartoft is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a change enablement platform built for teams tired of stale workshops and change theater. In Part One, she takes us from her tiny hometown in Sweden to the boardrooms of Asia, where flipping burgers at McDonald’s, carrying an ice hockey trunk to Singapore, and watching companies struggle with real transformation all shaped her mission. This is change management with edge—equal parts adventure, insight, and rebellion.
Key Highlights of Our Interview
Sweden, Cows, and a One-Way Ticket
“On my 18th birthday, I booked a one-way flight to Singapore, packed my life into an ice hockey trunk, and left my small Swedish village—where the cows outnumbered the people. That was the real beginning of everything.”
From Fries to Founder: Discovering Her Professional DNA
“I call McDonald’s my most transformative experience. That’s where I learned what I now call my three professional addictions: high pace, commercial thrill, and leadership. Everything I’ve done since started there.”
The Real Meaning of Resilience
“Workshops don’t build resilience. Hard times do. Either you win, or you build character. That’s the trade-off. And the only way through it is through it.”
Don’t Build Your Identity on a Job Title
“If your sense of self is built on a title, what happens when that’s gone? I don’t define myself by being a CEO. I define myself as someone who works hard, learns fast, and has good intentions. That can’t be taken away.”
Why She Launched Tiger Hall (Spoiler: It Involves SharePoint Rage)
“Too many companies still think change means mass emails, intranet black holes, and jargon-filled PDFs. I wanted to build a platform that makes transformation actually work—for real humans, not just consultants.”
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Connect with us:
Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Nellie Wartoft
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
20 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1% Podcast.
Top 5 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#397 Colin Savage: Why Skill Stacking Is the New Lifelong Learning — Part Three
28 mei· Chief Change Officer
In this final part, we go beyond buzzwords. Colin breaks down how to make AI work for you—not replace you. He explains how human intelligence and machine intelligence can combine to create authentic, enhanced value. From warning students not to cheat with ChatGPT to showing executives how to tailor their own AI strategy, Colin’s message is clear: You don’t need every tool. You need the right ones—and a deeply human way to use them.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
You Don’t Need Every Tool—Just the Right Ones
“People want a silver bullet—one AI tool that solves everything. But like any good toolbox, the magic lies in how tools are combined and applied, not how many you have.”
Skill Stacking Isn’t Hoarding—It’s Connecting
“Collecting skills is easy. What matters is how you use them together. Communication, judgment, and emotional intelligence are what give your technical know-how real power.”
Human Intelligence = Authenticity
“AI might write your speech, but it’s your lived experience that makes it land. Audiences can smell a fake. Human intelligence—time-tested, real, and grounded—is irreplaceable.”
The Penalty of Skipping the Work
“If a student uses AI to cheat, they fail. If a banker uses it to write a pitch, it could be fraud. As stakes rise, so do the consequences of skipping the human part.”
Authentic + Artificial = Amplified
“When human intelligence and AI align, you don’t just get automation—you get amplified value. That’s the combo to aim for: authentic, enhanced, and scalable.”
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Colin Savage
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
20 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1% Podcast.
Top 5 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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