PODCAST · business
Coffee & Change
by Bill Kirst
Bill Kirst, an organizational change leader, supports organizations and clients navigating change in order to thrive, to overcome personal obstacles and to reach their full potential. Bill's blended approach has been cultivated over many years by consulting with individuals and offering leadership in military service. In his podcast, Bill talks with a diverse set of guests on the topic of leading change in today's ever-changing world. Brew up a cup of coffee, or tea, and enjoy the listen.*Disclaimer: Any views and opinions expressed in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast owner and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity.
Episodes
-
Episode 172: The Sales Leadership Gap in the Era of AI with Kristie Jones
Kristie K. Jones works with founders, owners, and sales leaders to build sales playbooks, hire sellers, and scale beyond founder-led selling. She came to B2B software after eight years as a retail buyer for a major department store, took over her first sales team four months later, and has since...
-
Episode 171: The Narrative Method & Change with Shari Foos
Shari Foos is the founder of The Narrative Method, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects people to themselves and each other through creative writing. She is a marriage and family therapist and spent many years as a writer and performer before that. The program began in 2012 as an in-person…
more -
Episode 170: Lead By Design with David Pearlman
This is a book launch-week conversation. David Pearlman joins to mark the release of his first book, Lead by Design: The Human Side of Leadership in an Age of Change. Rather than a standard author interview, Bill and David walk through how the book actually came together over two years — the...
-
Episode 169: Rethinking Resistance with the Neurological Nomad
Travis Hahler is Senior Director of Global Strategy & Transformation at Salesforce, where he leads teams through large-scale organizational change. Alongside his corporate work, Travis is a keynote speaker and the author of Rethink Resistance: Embracing Neuroscience to Lead Transformational…
more -
Episode 168: Uncharted Moments with Jeff & Brad Ton
In this episode, Father and Son Jeff and Brad share a deeply personal conversation about family, authenticity, and the uncharted paths that shape us. They explore themes of love, integrity, vulnerability, and purpose across generations, illustrating how moments of stillness and authenticity…
more -
Episode 167: Design & Change with Todd LeMieux
Todd LeMieux is an artist, art director and graphic designer based in Springfield, MA, with a career spanning multiple decades across agencies, corporate environments, higher education, and independent practice. He specializes in logos and branding, with deep experience in music industry work —...
-
Episode 166: Human Potential with Jason P. Carroll of Aptive Index
What if the resume — that document we've built our entire hiring process around — is the wrong place to start? Jason P. Carroll makes a compelling case that it is. Drawing on research from the 1980s and 90s, he points out that prior skills, experience, and formal education have almost zero...
-
Episode 165: Commencement & Change
Celebrating the Power of Inner Knowing and Witnessing: A Commencement Reflection In this episode, Bill Kirst shares a deeply personal story stemming from his own journey of trusting inner knowing, the significance of witnessing others’ moments of achievement, and the profound impact these...
-
Episode 164: The Questions that AI Asked Me About My Book on AI
When is the last time you let AI ask you questions? What sensations arose in you when you reflected on these questions, and what came up in as you reached for an answer? I have been reflecting on some probing questions asked of me, by AI, when nudged by a human in a recent book talk. This all...
-
Episode 163: CULTURE FIRST with Jon Becker
Culture First: 9 Leadership Practices That Build Elite Teams (New Book Launch) In this episode, Jon returns to the show, 60 episodes since his inaugural, to dive into the core principles of cultivating culture within organizations, emphasizing how intentional leadership and storytelling shape...
-
Episode 162: Change the Frame with Adrian Nuno
There is a film that Adrian Nuno and I both saw for the first time on a big screen as kids. Same film, different theatres, different states. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Neither Adrian or I knew it then, but that movie quietly did something to us. It planted somewhere deep in our chest, the idea...
-
Episode 161 : Third Culture Kids & Change with Trish Shankar
Trish Shankar is a fellow Third Culture Kid and joins the podcast to share an understanding of what that means in today's world. Trish is a Marketer at Microsoft and also happens to be a neighbor. We have gone for walks and had great dinners and unpacked all the connections and power of community...
-
Episode 160: Season 9 Listen Back
In this reflective episode of Coffee & Change, host Bill Kirst takes a thoughtful look back at Season 9, exploring the transformative conversations that shaped the year. Through intimate dialogues with diverse guests, the season delves into themes of human connection, authenticity, and the…
more -
Episode 159: Improvising in Change with Shannan Scarselletta
In this engaging episode, Bill Kirst and Shannan Scarselletta delve into the art of improvisation and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. They explore how improv fosters creativity, adaptability, and authentic communication, drawing parallels between improv and leadership in...
-
Episode 158: Humanity of the Unseen with Levi Spires
We live in a world where everything is designed to be faster, easier, and more automated. We order groceries without speaking to a clerk. We message colleagues without ever looking them in the eye. And more and more, we move through our days without noticing the people who hold us up along the…
more -
Episode 157: Vectors of Change with Nate Amidon
Today’s guest knows what it means to lead when the stakes are high. Nate Amidon spent 15 years guiding people and programs across the U.S. Air Force, Microsoft, Boeing, and Alaska Airlines. He’s an Air Force C-17 evaluator pilot with more than 3,200 flight hours—including 800 in combat—and over...
-
Episode 156: Mentorship & Change Over 75 Years with Admiral Bob Inman
In its Greek root, Mentos means “intent, purpose, spirit and passion.” It was with intent, purpose and passion that this special episode came to life. It is a rare occasion when one can get together with their mentor, and their mentor’s mentor for a conversation anchored in three generations of...
-
Episode 155: Bridges of Change with Lisa Cassidy
Excited to connect on this reunion episode with Lisa Manning Cassidy who I met over 15 years ago at IBM where we worked together to forge corporate history with Social Business anchored in selfless service to our country. Lisa spent over 15 years at IBM and led transformational work for…
more -
Episode 154: The Call Signs of Change with Patrick Mullins
My guest on this special episode of Coffee & Change is Patrick "Sledge" Mullins, a former Air Force Fighter Pilot who flew F-15s for years and has certainly seen his fair share of change and challenge. On this powerful episode we discuss the flight path of his incredible life and the arc of…
more -
Episode 151: The Arc of Change Across the Eras (Part 1)
Welcome back to Coffee & Change. On this special two part episode, under the banner number 151, I am flipping the script. After inviting and engaging in 150 conversations, I have the unique opportunity of being hosted by my friend and former guest, David Watson. He digs deep, asks the big...
-
Episode 151: The Arc of Change Across the Eras (Part 2)
This is the Part 2 Discussion continuation from my powerful conversation with David Watson. This story, my story, continues to evolve, and I want to thank you each for walking alongside me on this journey. Your listening, the very act of listening, changes the story. I appreciate you all.
-
Episode 153: Don't Leave Change to Chance with Tim Creasey
Welcome back and thanks for listening. This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s reshaping the way we think about change: the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Change Management. You may recall an episode with my guest titled The Art and Science of Change back in May of 2023. I was...
-
Episode 152: Friendship & Change with Grzegorz Lesniewski
The Polish word for friendship is "przyjaźń" (pronounced pshih-yah-zh-n). When I think of the Polish people, my time living there, and the memories made, this is the word that comes to mind, everytime. Friendship. From the first days of my arriving in Poland in 1990 to my recent return and…
more -
Episode 150: New Chapters in Change with Shawna Rasmussen
On Episode 150 we welcome back our guest from Episode 1 and Episode 50. Shawna Saffle Rasmussen was probably my first listener in addition to being my first guest. How the world, our worlds, have changed since then, 8 years later. A friendship going on a decade, this was such a joy to sit down...
-
Episode 149: Chris Lovett's Reunion & Readying for Relentless
On this episode I welcome back Chris Lovett. Author, Writer, TEDx Speaker, Award-Winning Leader, Executive Coach & Simplicity Expert - as someone who lives and breathes a less is more lifestyle, Chris feels it's his responsibility to help employees improve their relationship with work by...
-
Episode 148: Selling Your Way In With Kristie Jones
On today's episode I interview Kristie K. Jones, a seasoned sales leader, sales enablement coach and best-selling author of "Selling Your Way In." Kristie is known for her Kristie-isms and her no nonsense approach to sales, leadership and life. She is focused on empowering sellers to not just…
more -
Episode 147: Crafting Conscious Change with Lindsay Yellin
On Episode 147 I welcome Lindsay Yellin. She is a sought after, dynamic leadership coach spearheading Yellin's transformative approach. With over a decade of experience in advertising account management, Lindsay proved her determination & impact by climbing the ranks to VP before turning 30. But...
-
Episode 146: Joy, Abundance and Agency with Jonathan Bardzik
Jonathan Bardzik is a storyteller, chef, and author. He believes that life can and should be filled with joy, abundance and agency. His story is one that mirrors a beautiful culinary journey. Be sure to visit www.jonathanbardzik.com! Author of three cookbooks, he's given over 900 live appearances...
-
Episode 145: Rafael Zhansultanov
Today’s featured guest is Rafael Zhansultanov. Rafael has over 10 years of experience working at the nexus of global economics, geopolitics, international development and financial markets in emerging and developing countries. Rafael has studied and worked in the U.S., U.K. and Eurasia and...
-
Episode 144: Matt VanFossen
Matt VanFossen is an award winning independent artist and currently holds a well earned spot on both my Apple Replay and Spotify Wrapped of 2024. And if it wasn’t for an Instagram story I almost missed, I wouldn’t have heard his music at all, much less have had this healing conversation with him…
more -
Episode 143: Return Of the Electoral Jedi with Kevin Walling
On Episode 143, I welcome back Kevin Walling for his third appearance on the show. Because who doesn't love a good trilogy? You might call it Return of the Electoral Jedi. Kevin is a political strategist and political media consultant who has run for office and supported candidacies for numerous...
-
Episode 142: KESEM & JHU
Kesem is a national nonprofit whose mission is to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Kesem does year-round programming like care packages, birthday cards, and Friends and Family Days, but the flagship program is a week-long summer camp that is completely free for all...
-
Episode 141: Who Says You Can't with Jothy Rosenberg
Jothy Rosenberg has a powerful story of overcoming adversity as a cancer and disability survivor, tech founder, and thriver. After facing immense hardships, he has distilled his experiences into inspirational keynotes that educate and uplift audiences. Jothy speaks on topics like motivation,...
-
Episode 140: Alchemical Unplugging with Kristin Quattlebaum
I am excited for you to meet my next guest, Kristin. We were introduced about a year ago by a former podcast guest and his wife. Kristin's story is one we know all to well, whereby we feel there is a call to do more, be more and answer that faint ping of purpose. Kristin is a disruptor, thought...
-
Episode 139: Totems, Talent & Teaching The World To Change with Derek Mitchell
I cannot wait for you to meet Derek Mitchell. His origin story will have you remembering your own childhood, and the teachers and parents in your life that changed your world. Derek is the CEO of Partners in School Innovation. Partners in School Innovation has been on a mission to transform...
-
Episode 138: From Madonna To Microsoft with Joyful Warrior, Heather Cook
What do Madonna and Microsoft have in common? Turns out more than you think. I posed this question to Copilot and learned a few things. And in this episode I meet the personification of many of the characteristics of success shared by a pop star and a software company. Get ready to meet Heather...
-
Special Solocast: How Do We Hold Onto Our Humanity in an Age of AI?
Pardon the interruption. But this is something we all need to hear. After a recent interview I noticed had great impact on those who listened it felt important to share this in the form of a solocast of sorts. What follows is a blend of poetry, philosophy and a cautionary tale to an ever-changing...
-
Episode 136: A Different Kind of Country with Drake Jensen
Drake Jensen is a different kind of country. An early pioneer and a man whose music helped me at a pivotal time in my life. Drake sings with an open heart and that still gives some in this world some heartburn. And that suits him just fine. Drake and I first met back in 2011 when I reached out to...
-
Episode 135: The Pride Edition with Brian Johnson
Each year, around this time, I like to feature a story in an episode I refer to as the PRIDE Edition. It is in this annual episode I feature an inspirational story of one human’s endeavor to authenticity and journey to joy. As many of us know, that is often a lifelong journey and one that comes...
-
Bonus Episode: The Tortured Poets Department First Public Reading
Yes, you're the understudy to the Tortured Poet…you just didn’t know it. I had nearly forgotten about the event of the season arriving in the overnight hours to our digital devices. And this morning, as I prepare for my first public poetry reading, I have to smile, because the universe always has…
more -
Episode 134: Birth of a Salesman with Carson Heady
On this episode we meet multi award winning Sales Leader and All Around Luminary, Carson Heady. Carson is a bestselling author of five books in addition to being one of Microsoft's most influential Directors and #1 Social Sellers. He is a Global Sales Trainer, a podcast host and 🏆 award-winning...
-
Episode 133: All Pride, No Ego with Jim Fielding
Jim Fielding, a proud Ohio native and Indiana University Hoosier, started his career on the department store floor. Over the next 30 years, he would lead some of the world’s most beloved media and retail brands, including The Gap, Disney, Claire’s, Dreamworks, and 20th Century Fox. Jim is known…
more -
Episode 132: Simple but Profound in Human Design with Becky Morrison
Honored to welcome back Becky Morrison for the third time to the podcast. This time we talk about something powerful, simple and profound...HUMAN DESIGN. You are going to love this conversation. Reach out to Becky if you would like to learn more at untanglehappiness.com
-
Episode 131: Rediscovering Your Legacy with Qiana Sanders
Prepare for a powerful conversation of healing and rediscovering your legacy with the one and only, the incredibly inspiring Qiana Sanders. Qiana and I met in the newly minted hallways of a corporate office and in that first meeting we somehow knew we would be longtime friends and champions of...
-
Episode 130: "Not the Only One in This Town" with Brooke Hatala
Excited to welcome the first guest of 2024 with Brooke Hatala. Brooke is a rising star as a singer/songwriter in Nashville. "The North Carolina native’s penchant for honest storytelling with a tinge of rocking energy makes Hatala a perfect fit for Nashville’s new era.” And while she is not the…
more -
Episode 129: Infinite Growth And A Year Of Eights
Be kind. This episode might be one of my first solo episodes that I recorded at length after much reflection going into 2024. And believe it or not, I was nervous every time I got in front of the mic. It is not perfect, but it is real. And it is me. It is probably indicative of the energy many of...
-
Episode 128: A Redux & Reunion with Paul McCarthy, The F.I.R.E.D. Leader
On Episode 128, we reunite with Paul McCarthy, who has been on quite the journey as he authored and published The F.I.R.E.D. Leader, the leadership and disruption playbook for the next generation. And on the heels of the most operatic firing of the world's most famous tech talent and leader - Sam...
-
Episode 127: Digital Wellbeing with Ståle Hansen
When was the last time you set a boundary? You know the ones you set for your sanity, your solitude and your serenity? Well, what if I told you that no matter how hard you worked to integrate mindfulness and meditation into your life and workday, you could be missing the biggest offender to your...
-
Episode 126: Conducting Change with Tim Seelig
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of hosting and running a podcast is when a guest you have just interviewed feels seen, heard and believed. And it is from that place of belonging that he or she so enthusiastically says, “Oh, you know who you should have on your show…” And another...
-
Episode 125: The Best or Nothing with Jon Meadows
My next guest opens the aperture to untapped potential, illuminates lifelong purpose and captures possibility for healing, all from the most complex canvas on earth…the human face. Jon Meadows is a high-end headshot photographer and expression coach whose work changes lives. He builds up his...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bill Kirst, an organizational change leader, supports organizations and clients navigating change in order to thrive, to overcome personal obstacles and to reach their full potential. Bill's blended approach has been cultivated over many years by consulting with individuals and offering leadership in military service. In his podcast, Bill talks with a diverse set of guests on the topic of leading change in today's ever-changing world. Brew up a cup of coffee, or tea, and enjoy the listen.*Disclaimer: Any views and opinions expressed in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast owner and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity.
HOSTED BY
Bill Kirst
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Coffee & Change have?
Coffee & Change currently has 186 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Coffee & Change about?
Bill Kirst, an organizational change leader, supports organizations and clients navigating change in order to thrive, to overcome personal obstacles and to reach their full potential. Bill's blended approach has been cultivated over many years by consulting with individuals and offering leadership...
How often does Coffee & Change release new episodes?
Coffee & Change publishes regularly with 186 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Coffee & Change?
You can listen to Coffee & Change on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Coffee & Change?
Coffee & Change is created and hosted by Bill Kirst.
URL copied to clipboard!