Hosted by Bill Kirst · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 181 episodes
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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.
Bill Kirst hosts Coffee & Change, a business show with 181 episodes published.
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 acr
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 speci
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 ou
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 wit
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 a
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 org
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 qu
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
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, th
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
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
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 evaluat
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, an
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
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 e
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
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
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 wit
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 t
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 ye
Nate Amidon
founder and CEO · Form 100 Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Patrick Mullins
1 appearance on this show
Tim Creasey
Chief Innovation Officer · PROSCI
2 appearances on this show
Chris Lovett
bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and executive coach
1 appearance on this show
Kristie Jones
sales leader in the SaaS space · Sales Acceleration Group
1 appearance on this show
Kristin Quattlebaum
Founder, Purpose Guide & Master of Intuition · KQ Coaching LLC
1 appearance on this show
Derek Mitchell
President of the National Democratic Institute · Partners in School Innovation
1 appearance on this show
Heather Cook
CEO · Freedom Music
1 appearance on this show
Brian Johnson
7-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, co-founder of Book Rich Profit Club · Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department
1 appearance on this show
Carson Heady
Best-Selling Author | 8X CEO Award Winner | Microsoft Director & #1 Social Seller · Microsoft
1 appearance on this show
Jim Fielding
former President of Disney Stores Worldwide
1 appearance on this show
Thomas Mallon
1 appearance on this show
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