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Transformation Horizon
by Judy Oyedele & Sasha Farley
Stories of people in different places, spaces, and contexts who are using Organization Development to shape the world.
Episodes
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Why Your Team Isn't Using the AI Tools You Rolled Out
You rolled out the AI tools, ran the trainings, and explained the benefits, but people still aren't really using them. So why isn't adoption happening, and what are you missing? Judy introduces the core reframe: adoption isn't the outcome you care about, behavior change is, so the real question…
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Toxic Chemical Exposure - Changing Complex Systems
How do you bring together a global network of stakeholders in electronics production to make an impact on worker safety? In this re-release of an episode from Season 1, we interview Russ Gaskin of CoCreative Consulting about the Clean Electronics Production Network, an initiative that unites...
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Leveling Up When You Can't Offer Certainty
You need to level up as a leader, focus on more strategic work, and you need your managers to step up with you. But the future is uncertain. You can't provide total clarity about what's coming or what this change will really mean day-to-day. So how do you navigate this transition without…
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Redefining 'Good' When Your Work Never Stops
When you're processing hundreds of cases or tasks with no end in sight, how do you find meaning and feel like what you're doing actually matters? This question came from a lawyer, but it could apply to anyone facing repetitive, never-ending work that is meaningful but feels like a slog. Judy...
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Human-Centered AI: Building Brains, Not Replacing Them
As AI becomes more embedded in our everyday work, what does responsible, human-centered use actually look like? How can organizations ensure AI supports employees rather than making work feel more surveilled or dehumanizing? Sasha breaks down the neuroscience of cognitive offloading and why AI…
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Why Your Workplace Well-Being Survey Isn't Working
Many organizations say they care about well-being and growth, but often measure what's easiest rather than what matters. So how can companies actually understand what truly affects employees' ability to do good work? Judy explains why most workplace well-being assessments are inadequate—they...
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Can We Actually Design Work Around Human Energy?
With all the return-to-office mandates and organizational changes happening, how can we design the way we work to actually support health, focus, and fulfillment instead of quietly burning everyone out? Judy reframes this as a design challenge, not a people problem—and explains why organizations...
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Beyond Business as Usual: Leading Through Collective Crisis
Welcome to Season 4 of Transformation Horizon! We're switching things up this season with shorter, focused episodes where Judy and Sasha dig into the real questions leaders are grappling with right now. In this first episode, we tackle how healthy organizations balance empathy and flexibility…
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Season 3 Finale - Reflecting on Human Flourishing
Join us as we wrap up Season 3 with a powerful reflection on creating human flourishing in today's complex world. Through the lens of Organization Development principles, we explore key lessons learned from this season's conversations and what they mean for leaders navigating modern challenges.…
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Flourishing Across Cultures
In this episode, we go on a global journey exploring how immersing ourselves in different cultural contexts transforms ourselves and our professional practice. Join us as we unpack the personal insights gained from international conferences, local travels, and cross-cultural experiences. 🌍 Key...
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Reflections on Toronto's Mentorship Project
In this episode, we learn about what makes impactful mentorship programs successful, like the one described from Episode 3.7 for Toronto's Regent Park, that bridged gaps between different community segments and fostered economic opportunities. Judy and Sasha discuss the importance of context and...
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Lessons from Toronto's Mentorship Project: Listening, Learning, and Flourishing
In this episode, Sasha and Judy sit down with Layla Zia, a social activist and community development specialist, to explore the fascinating realm of qualitative data in social initiatives. Layla shares insightful stories from her work in Toronto's Regent Park, highlighting the symbiotic...
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Reflections on TEDx
In this episode, we reflect on Judy and Minal's conversation following their experience attending a TEDx event. We explore the complexities of managing organizational change and the importance of handling both pre- and post-change periods to maintain productivity and well-being, and challenge the...
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Flourishing at TEDx
In this episode, Judy sits down with the amazing Minal Bopaiah, an award-winning author and equity strategist, to chat about their takeaways from a TEDx event in DC themed "Terra Incognita". The event touched on a wide array of topics and this conversation reflects that! Tune in for a laid-back…
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Reflections on Endurance Sports
🪞 In this episode, we reflect on our insightful conversation with Dr. Shauna Payne Gold and Dr. Lisa Ingarfield. We delve into the complexities of equity in performance sports, the role of vulnerability in public discourse, and the importance of discussing flourishing through the lenses of...
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Flourishing in Endurance Sports
🚴♀️ In this episode of Transformation Horizon, we engage in a profound discussion with Dr. Shauna Payne Gold and Dr. Lisa Ingarfield about their podcast, Unphased Unedited. The conversation delves into how organization development principles can foster human flourishing with a focus on the…
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Reflections on Human Connection
🌐 Reflecting on Episode 3.1 with Pete Bombaci from The GenWell Project, we revisit fighting loneliness and the role of social media. We share our personal actions to combat loneliness and some lasting impressions from our discussion with Pete. Our conversation goes into exploring the role and...
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Flourishing in Human Connection
In this episode, we welcome Pete Bombaci, founder of The GenWell Project, a movement dedicated to fostering face-to-face social interactions for better mental and physical well-being. Pete shares compelling insights into the detrimental effects of loneliness, the benefits of social interaction…
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Season 3 Trailer
🐳 Dive into stories of transformation as we explore the pursuit of human flourishing within organizations and their impact on the community. Join us for a season of insightful dialogues and inspiring narratives that connect organizational development with the broader goal of human flourishing. ✨...
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Season 2 Finale: Reflecting on Our Journey and Gazing Ahead with Griffin Moore
🌅 As we draw the curtains on Season 2, we welcome back our guest host Griffin Moore! Together, we explore the themes that have surfaced in our conversations, such as the transformative power of 'use of self' in driving change, and the delicate art of working within systems to catalyze a ripple...
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Building Businesses for a Better World - UN Global Compact
In this episode we got to sit down with David Cooperrider and Lindsey Godwin to hear about their work with the UN Global Compact and how they apply the Appreciative Inquiry approach. We take a deep dive into their experience using a dialogic process to bring leaders from across industries to work...
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How to Tackle Complex Challenges - Human Systems Dynamics
In this episode, we talk with Glenda Eoyang and Ahmed Avais about Human Systems Dynamics (HSD) and how it can help us explore and address the complex challenges we face. Today with the interconnected and fast changing environments we live in, spending too much time working to understand the...
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Reaching the Summit - ODN 2023 Reflections
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this year's ODN Summit as we chat with co-chairs Joretha Johnson, CEO of Advanced Transformational Technologies, and Gloria Song, Founder, Principal Coach & Consultant of Co-Change Lab. In this episode we talk about what it takes to meet the...
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Young Adult Well-being - Participatory Action Research
In this episode, we chat with Nee Frankson, Juan Martinez, and Jamiel Alexander about the Youth and Young Adult Wellbeing Measure Project sponsored by the Aspen Institute. The project provides insight into how young people of color define and measure well-being within their culture and…
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Human Flourishing - Centering Wellbeing
What does it mean to truly flourish? We kick off season 2 with an exploration into the concept of human flourishing. We chat about the dimensions that make up human flourishing, why this concept is more important than ever, and the role of organizations in fostering human flourishing. Join us at...
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Following the Energy - Season One Reflections
Did we achieve what we set out to do? Let's talk about it! In this episode we flip the script! Judy and Sasha are interviewed by fellow OD practitioner and podcast lover Griffin Moore. We chat about the power of following your curiosity, how what we've learned over the course of the season has...
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African Leadership - Reclaiming Narratives
Who gets to create the narrative about what it means to be an African Leader? In this episode, we chat with Yabome Gilpin-Jackson about the We Will Lead Africa storytelling project, which expands the narratives of what it means to be an African leader beyond the prevailing negative stereotypes.…
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Street Trainings - Make Learning Accessible and Fun
How can you increase accessibility to training opportunities and make learning fun again? In this episode, we interview Peter Kalmar of the Flo Foundation about Street Training Festivals. The idea is simple: go outside in nature and offer fun, interactive, and experiential training to people for...
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Access to Higher Education – Removing Barriers to Success
How is one Virginia University creating new pathways of access to a four-year degree? In this episode, we interview Sally Lorentson, Assistant Vice President for University Life at George Mason University. We learn about the ADVANCE program – an innovative partnership between Northern Virginia...
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Anti-Displacement - Facilitating Dialogue and Community Empowerment
How did one city in Washington state take a proactive approach against gentrification? In this podcast, we interview Malia Josephine about her work with the City of Vancouver, Washington to develop an anti-displacement plan to protect the city's most vulnerable populations. We talk about the two...
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Introducing Transformation Horizon
Transformation Horizon is a podcast about using Organization Development (OD) to positively impact society. But what does that really mean? In this introductory episode, we share our friendship origin story, discuss what excites us about (OD), and set the stage for what's to come. Special thanks…
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Stories of people in different places, spaces, and contexts who are using Organization Development to shape the world.
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Transformation Horizon is created and hosted by Judy Oyedele & Sasha Farley.
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