From Tension to Transformation: Janet Harvey on Coaching, Culture, and Leading with Wholeness

What if the real key to innovation isn’t speed, strategy, or structure—but the ability to sit with discomfort long enough to transform it?In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Janet Harvey, CEO of inviteCHANGE, former global president of the International Coaching Federation, and one of the most influential voices in coaching and leadership development over the past three decades.With more than 12,000 hours of coaching experience across six continents, Janet shares how she’s seen the coaching field evolve—and what leaders must now embrace if they want to create real, sustainable change.We explore:Why coaching is no longer reserved for the top of the house—and how it can strengthen people managers at every levelHow to move from a scarcity mindset to a wholeness mindset in leadershipWhy building connection isn’t optional—it’s our biological defaultHow AI and tech can become partners, not threats, in building more human workplacesWhat it means to “fall in love with the problem” in order to unlock generative thinking and innovationJanet’s wisdom is powerful, grounded, and deeply human—and her call to action is clear: Stop avoiding tension. Start transforming through it.📌 Links MentionedJanet’s work: inviteCHANGEJanet's new platform: go.invitechange.comYouTube: Invite Change ChannelConnect & Learn More Connect on with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-ratliff Position Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry: executivebrandbuilder.com Interested in joining the show as a guest? Click here!