Making a real difference in your organization can be a struggle, but there is a way to leverage powerful tools and strategies to drive positive change, while also boosting your own career development. In this episode, I introduce you to Sarah Tilkens, a former biologist turned operational excellence leader, who cracked the code on impactful problem-solving. She shares her journey from the science lab to the world of Lean Six Sigma, revealing how she achieved her Black Belt certification independently and used it to spearhead significant improvements at GE Healthcare (ramping up production capacity by over 40% and conducted around 50 kaizans). She also has experience working at a nonprofit, The Blood Center, where she was first introduced to process improvement. From capacity enhancement to process optimization, she dives into practical applications of Lean Six Sigma methodologies like Kaizen events and receiving coaching from the famous Japanese consulting firm, Shingijutsu. Her experience spans nonprofits, healthcare, construction and now executive coaching. Inspired by her success, she founded The KPI Lab to empower leaders beyond the corporate walls. Now, she’s offering a chance to unlock your own problem-solving potential and become a catalyst for positive change. Tune in to this episode and discover: * How Lean Six Sigma can equip you with the skills to advance your career * Practical strategies for implementing Lean concepts in your daily work * The power of continuous learning and personal development for sustainable leadership success * How to connect with Sarah and explore coaching opportunities through The KPI Lab Links * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-tilkens-acc-cpcc-ssbb-91987322 * The KPI Lab: https://www.thekpilab.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_tilkens/ If you enjoy this podcast, please follow us on your favorite podcast app. Any ratings you could give us, or shares across social media would be greatly appreciated! * Read full show notes | Subscribe or rate this podcast Promotions * FREE online course called “Lean Six Sigma and the Environment” * OpEx Six Sigma Online Training and Certification * a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/content/landing/5S-poster/index.html?