In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Kristen Olson, an entrepreneur, athlete, podcaster, and speaker, about the concept of “Grateful Disruption” and the power of genuine influence in the workplace, especially during times of change. Kristen Olson is a founder, host, human, lifelong athlete, and business creative with over 25 years of experience in marketing and branding within the fitness and lifestyle industry. She is a highly-skilled, passionate, driven, and...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Maria Ross, a speaker, facilitator, author, and empathy advocate, about the power of empathy in the workplace (and life). Maria Ross believes cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive. She is the founder of Red Slice and advises organizations on how to leverage empathy to engage and connect. Maria has authored multiple books and hosts The Empathy Edge  podcast. Maria’s most recent book is The Empathy...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Melanie Franklin, a Chartered Management Consultant, founder of the Change Capability Community, author of 10 books, and Chief Examiner for the Neuroscience for Change and Agile Change qualifications at APMG International, about neuroscience and the impact of change on the brain. Melanie is passionate about helping people cope with change at work. She is a globally recognized thought leader in change and transformation,...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Brynn Shader, an organizational change management advisor and speaker, about Change HR (human resources)—Brynn’s definition of a new era of HR in which teams will leverage and maximize human insights to help progress organizations forward. Brynn has a background in strategic HR, technology, and leadership, with a 16+ year track record of helping enable organizations to thrive by catalyzing disruption into opportunity,...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Julie Lee, a keynote speaker, coach, podcast host, and two-time author, about connected leadership and how to show up as a leader who sees, appreciates, and trusts their people. Julie Lee’s personal experiences with human connection saved her life and changed her career trajectory. As a keynote speaker, Julie shows leaders exactly how to saturate their work culture with human connection to improve the mental health of their...

Special episode alert! In this episode of Change Leader Insights, host Jessica Crow, who is also the founder of Apogy, a change management training, coaching, and consulting firm, discusses conscious change leadership and how professionals who prioritize development across three key pillars (self-leadership, leadership of others, area leadership) can increase their impact and influence at work.   Jessica started Apogy in 2019 under the premise that employee well-being was a key driver of...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Paula Anastasiade, an Organizational Change Manager, Consultant, and Trainer based in Bucharest, about her research on change management in higher education and where there are gaps in the system. Paula has 8+ years of organizational change management experience. Her mission is to help organizations adopt new ways of working and interacting with one another. She has led change management efforts for multinational companies...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Shoshanna French, the founder of Simple Spirit, about leadership, change, and listening to your intuition. Shoshanna French is the founder of Simple Spirit™, a keynote speaker and executive coach to million—and billion-dollar business founders, CEOs, and business professionals. She generates unpredictable and profound results for leaders ready to align purpose and action. Shoshanna combines two decades in the professional...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Kerry Siggins, the CEO of StoneAge and its subsidiary, Breadware, about the ownership mindset and taking responsibility for your life and career.   Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, an employee-owned company and manufacturer of tools and equipment for the industrial cleaning industry, as well as its subsidiary, Breadware, an Internet of Things product development company. She’s a sought-after speaker, the author of the...

In this episode of Apogy’s Change Leader Insights podcast, host Jessica Crow speaks with Richard Pharro, founder and CEO of APMG International, about how he started his career as a civil engineer and served on the board of the Association of Project Management before starting APMG International, how he’s used transparent communication to lead through change and Richard’s passion for professional certifications and development. Richard is the founder and CEO of APMG, one of the few privately...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Dr. Jen Frahm, the co-founder of The Agile Change Leadership Institute, speaker, and three-time author, about her career journey and passion for change, the value (and importance) of change leadership, and how to lean into courage to move beyond feeling stuck. Jen has over 30 years of experience in change management and builds change capability in organizations through The Agile Change Leadership Institute. She is a global...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Mark Green, CEO and Founder of Change Rebellion, about his career path, having fun at work (and why we should), and the role of perspective in life and change. Mark, who has over 22 years of experience, launched Change Rebellion last year, where honesty meets empathy and Change Management returns to its practical roots to support workplace transformations. Through his work at Change Rebellion, Mark is on a mission to...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Wendy Hirsch, a change management coach and advisor, about evidence-based change management, fairness (or lack thereof) in change, and effectively coaching or consulting clients struggling to get their organization on board with change. Wendy has over two decades of experience in change leadership across the non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors in the U.S. and abroad. Her work is informed by over twenty years in...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Ket Patel, the Founder of Change Agitators and Change Management Institute Accredited Master Change Practitioner, about why change management is a career path worth pursuing and how to develop confidence as a change practitioner.   Ket, who has over 20 years’ experience working with small to medium size organizations as they look to scale, grow, and modernize their businesses, is also a passionate volunteer within the field...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Aileda Lindal, Business Alchemist and Conscious Leadership Consultant, about conscious leadership and how we can leverage mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence to embrace change, encourage creativity, and foster a culture of transparency, innovation, and resilience. As a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience, Aileda is a transformative Business Alchemist and Conscious Leadership Adviser,...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Doug Miller, MCC, Senior Director and Master Coach in the School of Leadership at DaVita, a leading Fortune 500® provider of kidney care that delivers dialysis services to patients in 2700 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. and abroad. Gratefully immersed in what he calls his dream job, Doug facilitates leadership development programs and coaches executives, creating places for self-reflection and growth. He is a...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Kristoffer Carter, CEO and founder of Epic Leadership, a training organization for conscious leadership, which has created a daily meditation practice for thousands. In addition to serving as CEO, Kristoffer is the author of "Permission to Glow— A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership", which guides his team’s coaching of Fortune 100 executive leaders at Amazon, AT&T, eXp Realty, Edward Jones, and many more. He is also a...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with John Saunders, the bestselling author of “The Optimizer: Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators”. Previously, John spent over 20 years as a Wall Street SVP, sales team leader, and award-winning sales executive. Today, he is an executive coach, author, and podcast host, and is a regular guest on podcasts. He has spoken at international conferences and Universities including Georgetown (GU) & Columbia. He is a...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Jodi Brandstetter, the bestselling author of “Hire by Design” and “HR by Design”, HR and design thinking speaker, and brand positioning coach about the value of design thinking when preparing and planning for change. About Jodi: Jodi Brandstetter is a seasoned brand positioning expert specializing in human design and design thinking, dedicated to empowering business consultants who want to define their business based on...

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Douglas Scherer, keynote speaker, facilitator, and bestselling author of “F.O.R.G.E.D.: Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times”, about the impact of practicing mindfulness and compassion in change management, leadership, and for human thriving. Douglas is dedicated to liberating individuals and organizations into thriving life and work. As a keynote speaker, facilitator, and author he believes in fostering a...

In the first episode of 2024, Apogy founder and Change Leader Insights podcast host Jessica Crow speaks with – wait for it - Jessica Crow! No, we haven’t entered the multiverse. This Jessica is the founder and CEO of CNTRD Wellness, a meditation and mindfulness training company for seekers and teachers across the globe. Jessica is a mind-body expert with 20 plus years of experience helping individuals and organizations around the world nurture their wellbeing using meditation,...

In this episode, Apogy founder Jessica Crow speaks with Robert Snyder, founder, and president of Innovation Elegance. Robert’s thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. He also is the author of two soon-to-be-published books, “Innovation Elegance: Transcending Agile with Ruthlessness and Grace (2023) and “Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs to Shape Your Team’s Legacy” (2024).   Robert and Jessica spend...

In this episode, Apogy founder and Change Leader Insights host Jessica Crow speaks with Tiffany Bray, Vice President of Health Systems at Path, a teletherapy company that was recently named one of 2023’s top startups on LinkedIn.Tiffany is a results and mission-driven executive with over 20 years of experience in multiple healthcare sectors. Her work with payers, providers, and medical device manufacturers has led to innovative value-based care programs with win-win outcomes. Tiffany is known...

Insights host Jessica Crow speaks with Kimberly Eubanks, a certified change management professional and organizational effectiveness leader at VF Corporation. As a leadership coach, thought partner, and experienced executive, Kimberly brings the full breadth of her more than 20 years of professional experience into every interaction. Keen on effectiveness and engaging people where they are, she leverages process and connection synchronously to result in a leadership style that resonates with...