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Savage Simplicity Presents: LeanVerse Storytellers
by Savage Simplicity
Savage Simplicity™ presents LeanVerse Storytellers: simplifying modern human life.Real stories about how continuous improvement shows up at home and at work. Lean, change management, Six Sigma, and operational excellence, practiced at the kitchen table and in the moments that matter.Each episode, host Bernadette Hill finds the practice inside the story. These aren't just tools. They're practices for thinking clearly about a full human life.Season 1 gathers the original LeanVerse and Storytellers conversations.Come for the stories. Leave with something new you can try.
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Short - Feeling overwhelmed? Identify Your Leadership Stress Pattern with This Free Tool
Feeling overwhelmed by pressure? There are 5 common leadership stress patterns that emerge when we're under extreme duress. Understanding these patterns is the first step to managing them. A new, free diagnostic tool can help you identify your primary and secondary stress responses, understand…
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Short - Feeling triggered? Try the STOPP Method for Emotional Control
Feeling triggered? Before you say something you'll regret -- STOPP. Executive Coach Sonia Singh shares the secrets executives use to get control of their emotions.Watch the full episode with Sonia Singh here 👉 https://youtu.be/IIFI3UAd2Vo?si=JvFzbyZSNodELx61━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 JOIN THE…
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Blame the Process, Not the People - Easier said than done | Sonia Singh | S2E01
"Blame the process, not the people" is one of the most repeated phrases in Lean and continuous improvement.It is also one of the most consistently violated ones.In the Season 2 premiere of LeanVerse Storytellers, Bernadette Hill sits down with Sonia Singh — ICF-certified executive coach and…
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Motion & Transportation Waste | The Hidden Friction in Movement (Flow vs Friction Finale)
Not all movement creates value .In this final chapter of our Flow vs Friction series, we explore the last two of the eight wastes of Lean: Motion and Transportation — and how unnecessary movement quietly creates friction inside systems. Transportation is the movement of materials or information...
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Waiting & Non-Utilized Talent | Flow vs Friction Ch. 3
When the talent is there but the system won't let it through. In this episode, Bernadette shares a years-long experience with a pediatric optometrist practice — a doctor who was genuinely skilled, and a system that couldn't reliably deliver that skill to patients. Three-hour appointments. A...
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Overproduction & Inventory | Flow vs Friction Ch.2 Why Productivity is Ruining Your Life
In Chapter 2 of our Flow vs Friction series, we examine two Lean wastes that quietly reinforce each other: Overproduction and Inventory. Producing ahead of demand often feels disciplined and responsible. But when output exceeds real need, inventory builds. And when inventory builds, visibility...
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Defects & Overprocessing | Flow vs Friction Ch. 1
In Chapter 1 of our February Flow vs Friction series, we examine two Lean wastes that often travel together: Defects and Overprocessing. When outcomes fail to meet expectations, teams respond by adding reviews, controls, and extra steps. But those steps don’t fix the root cause — they compensate...
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail | The Daily Management Systems That Makes Them Stick
Most New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because people lack motivation.They fail because there’s no system to support learning, feedback, and response once real life starts. In this final episode of our New Year’s Resolutions series, we bring everything together by focusing on Daily Management —…
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Daily Management Systems (DMS): Early Indicators, Daily Rhythms, and Real Action
Daily Management Systems (DMS) are a core Lean practice for turning goals into real action — while there’s still time to adjust. In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, we explore how Daily Management Systems work beyond dashboards and meetings. We connect early indicators, daily rhythms, and...
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Short: Founder’s Journey - Why I Built the Savage Simplicity Ecosystem
This video shares the founder’s story behind the Savage Simplicity Ecosystem — a space designed to help thoughtful, capable people slow down enough to think clearly, choose intentionally, and build work and lives that are sustainable, not overwhelming. Savage Simplicity was born from lived...
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Measure What Matters | Leading vs Lagging Indicators for New Year’s Resolutions | LeanVerse
Why do so many New Year’s resolutions fade—even when people start with strong intentions? In Chapter 2 of the LeanVerse Storytellers New Year’s Resolutions Series, we explore why measurement is often the missing piece. Not tracking for pressure or perfection—but choosing indicators that help you...
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How to Stop Failing Your New Year’s Resolutions | Hoshin for the Holidays
Why do New Year’s resolutions fail so often — even when intentions are good? In this LeanVerse episode, Bernadette Hill and Tatiana Sell introduce Hoshin Kanri, a Lean strategy deployment method that shifts goal-setting from motivation and willpower to alignment and focus. Originally used in...
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Reinventing Yourself in Recovery | Cindy Robertson, Salon Owner & Stylist
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Cindy Robertson—hairstylist of 40 years, owner of Shear Artistry Salon, and a woman whose story embodies courage, reinvention, and radical honesty. After addiction nearly cost her everything—her health, marriage,...
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Trailer: Introducing Lean Thinking for Modern Life | LeanVerse
Welcome to LeanVerse Storytellers, where we make Lean simple, human, and accessible. Savage Simplicity™ presents LeanVerse Storytellers Simplifying modern human life. I'm Bernadette Hill, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and leadership educator, and I'm joined by my friend and colleague Tatiana Sell…
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One Simple Shift to Unlock Emotional Intelligence | Sonia K. Singh, Executive Coach
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Sonia K. Singh—executive coach, leadership strategist, and founder of Point Three Leadership. Together, they explore what happens when powerful women stop doing more… and start feeling more. Sonia shares the internal...
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Demystifying Lean: What Lean Really Means | Tatiana Sell & Bernadette Hill
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, Tatiana Sell and Bernadette Hill break down Lean Thinking in a way that’s approachable, human, and immediately useful. Whether you're in healthcare, education, leadership, manufacturing, or simply trying to create more flow and ease at home, Lean...
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Manifesting a Creative Life | Valerie Billings Swayne, Artist & Muralist
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Valerie Billings Swayne—a beloved Benicia artist whose murals, window art, and paint-and-sip events have become central to the creative pulse of the community. Valerie’s story begins in Washington, where art was her...
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LeanVerse E1 - Demystifying Lean
🎙 New Podcast Episode — Demystifying Lean LeanVerse Podcast | Lean Thinking for Modern Life We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the LeanVerse Podcast — where we take Lean Six Sigma out of the textbooks and into real life. In this episode, Hosts Tatiana Sell, and Bernadette Hill…
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Rooted in Resilience | Paula Knox, Landscaping Business Owner
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Paula Knox, owner of Gardens of Eden Landscaping—a woman redefining success in a male-dominated industry. With over 20 years in landscaping, Paula built a business focused on beauty, customer care, and deep integrity....
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Lean for a Simpler Life | Meet Tatiana Sell, LSS Black Belt & LeanVerse Co-Host
In this LeanVerse Storytellers episode, host Bernadette Hill introduces listeners to Tatiana Sell, MBA, PMP, and ASQ-Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt — her long-time colleague, friend, and now co-host of LeanVerse: Lean Thinking for Modern Life. Tatiana brings decades of experience in...
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Transforming Fear Into Focus | Elisabeth Swan, Author & Conscious Leadership Expert
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Elisabeth Swan — improv performer turned Lean practitioner, author, and thought leader in Conscious Leadership. Guided by her belief that “fear is a form of energy,” Elisabeth shares how she learned to transform fear...
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Healing Out Loud & Living In Color | Leticia Garay, Latina Strategist & MBA
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Leticia Garay, MBA—Latina strategist, storyteller, and creator of Living in Color. Leticia’s journey is one of courageous reinvention: after a life-altering mental health break, she chose not to shrink, but to rebuild...
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Mentorship Women in Tech Deserve | Kim Stephens, Sr. Technical Project Manager
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Kim Stephens, PMP — Senior Technical Project Manager at UC Davis, mentor, and advocate for women building careers in tech. Kim didn’t follow a traditional path into IT leadership. With a degree in political science…
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Designing Belonging | Dr. Lola Adeyemo, Author & ERG Strategist
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Dr. Lola Adeyemo—speaker, ERG strategist, systems advocate, and author of Thriving in Intersectionality. Lola shares her journey from Nigeria to corporate America — an experience that revealed how workplaces often fail...
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Short: The Art of Gathering | Designing Virtual Meetings With Intention
In this LeanVerse Storytellers short, host Bernadette Hill sits down with efficiency expert Helena Weiss-Duman to explore the ideas behind Priya Parker’s Art of Gathering — and how they transform the way we design virtual meetings, workshops, and everyday connection. When digital calendars…
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Short: Relaunching Your Career with Confidence | Inspired by Priya Venkatesan
In this LeanVerse Storytellers short, host Bernadette Hill shares a practical, confidence-building insight inspired by returner and people leader Priya Venkatesan. Returning to work after a long career break can feel overwhelming — especially for women navigating identity, caregiving transitions,...
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Reclaiming Her Career | Priya Venkatesan, Returner & Gallup Strengths Coach
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Priya Venkatesan—a business analyst, immigrant, mother, and returner whose journey reflects deep courage and reinvention. After immigrating from India through an arranged marriage, Priya put her own ambitions on...
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Leading In High Impact Institutions | Jen Carmichael, Logistics Director & Servant Leader
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Jen Carmichael, Director at UC Davis and a powerhouse in higher education logistics and operations. With more than 23 years of service at one of the top public universities in the country, Jen has become a respected...
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Short: Tiny Desk, Big Lessons | 5S Method Brings Parenting Peace
In this LeanVerse Storytellers episode, host Bernadette Hill shares how she used the Lean 5S method — yes, that workplace organizing tool — to bring structure, peace, and a little joy to her family’s chaotic pandemic homeschool setup. With a 6-year-old first grader, a tiny desk overflowing with...
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Short: Reduce Mental Load With GTD | Inspired by David Allen’s Method
In this LeanVerse Storytellers Short, host Bernadette Hill breaks down a simple but powerful insight inspired by productivity expert David Allen, creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. GTD isn’t about doing more — it’s about clearing mental clutter so you have the space to think…
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Personal Efficiency as an Art Form | Helena Weiss-Duman, Efficiency Expert & Community Builder
In this episode of LeanVerse Storytellers: Journeys, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Helena Weiss-Duman—efficiency expert, community builder, and thoughtful voice in intentional living. Helena believes personal efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about designing systems that honor your...
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Welcome to Savage Simplicity | Stories, Strategies & Designing a Life That Works
I’m Bernadette Hill, and welcome to Savage Simplicity — a podcast about real women navigating the messy, complicated, beautiful reality of life. Around here, we believe simplicity isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing what matters. It’s about telling the truth, sharing our stories, and...
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Savage Simplicity™ presents LeanVerse Storytellers: simplifying modern human life.Real stories about how continuous improvement shows up at home and at work. Lean, change management, Six Sigma, and operational excellence, practiced at the kitchen table and in the moments that matter.Each episode, host Bernadette Hill finds the practice inside the story. These aren't just tools. They're practices for thinking clearly about a full human life.Season 1 gathers the original LeanVerse and Storytellers conversations.Come for the stories. Leave with something new you can try.
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