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Hosted by Pennebaker · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes
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When growth is stagnant, culture’s a mess, the brand’s adrift, and the board wants miracles by Monday, Pennebaker’s podcast, Rethink Change, is where innovators and disruptors go for clarity. Hosted by CEO Ward Pennebaker and President Matt Pennebaker, this podcast delivers sharp insights from battle-tested leaders who’ve navigated chaos and turned challenge into momentum. You’ll hear from executives from startups to global behemoths from a wide range of industries. No fluff. All results. These conversations uncover what actually works — so you can think differently and act smarter.
Pennebaker hosts Rethink Change, a business show with 26 episodes published.
How do you get people to believe in something they can’t yet see? It starts with conviction, an unshakable belief in the problem you are solving and the future you are building. When you pour that clarity into one meanin
Some leaders grow through intention. Others grow through fire. And then there are leaders like Julia Chapman, who evolve through a rare combination of curiosity, serendipity, and the willingness to tackle problems most p
Navigating financial strain, organizational change, and the isolation of leadership demands courage and clarity. The strongest leaders pivot quickly, stay grounded in their values, and act rather than wait for circumstan
What does it really take to simplify complex systems in a world where financial services, customer expectations, and technology evolve faster than most teams can keep up? And as AI unlocks real-time insights and new oppo
There’s something powerful about watching someone lead with both courage and calm, especially when everything around them feels uncertain. The kind of leader who doesn’t chase recognition or perfection, but instead stays
Some leaders build companies. Others build legacies. Charles Tate did both. From investment banking to outdoor hospitality, his story isn’t about following a formula. It’s about trusting your instincts, taking bold risks
What does it really take to transform a company that’s stuck in old habits and resistant to change? How do you guide people through a shift they may not fully believe in while keeping culture, clarity, and courage at the
What do handwritten airline tickets, offshore oil rigs, and a mythical Greek creature have in common? They’re all a part of Bob Westendarp’s journey building Griffin Global Group into the world’s largest marine travel ag
What do Frank Sinatra’s bulletproof vest, the Rolling Stones’ backstage doctor, and a Japanese insurance giant have in common? They’re all part of Chris Williams’ journey leading Tokio Marine’s international business acr
When you’ve worked across more than 15 countries, led through multiple acquisitions, and helped steer one of the largest oilfield service companies in the world with over 4 decades under your belt, you learn a few things
What makes someone stop, listen, and ultimately buy from you? Is it the specs, the price, or is it the story behind the product? In this episode, marketing leader Michael Cheek dives into why storytelling is the key to e
If you’ve ever felt like your business is stuck hiding behind a pretty logo or a catchy tagline, you’re not alone. Branding isn’t just surface-level polish; it’s the soul-searching work of figuring out who you are, what
A visionary executive with over 35 years of experience, Brian Reinsborough has established an exceptional record of strategic, leadership, and management success across the energy industry. But you don’t get that from pl
What if your biggest career breakthrough came not from knowing the answer, but from daring to step into the unknown? In business, it’s easy to think success comes from following the rules and sticking to what’s already b
In business, one of the hardest skills to master, especially in a fast-moving capital market, isn’t knowing when to say yes; it’s knowing when to say no. Opportunities come knocking, and it’s tempting to answer every cal
What if the secret to lasting change wasn’t bold new strategies, but a return to the basics: clarity, focus, and genuine human connection? In business, it’s tempting to think transformation happens through sweeping initi
What happens when a company stops chasing every lead and starts focusing only on the clients that truly fit? In this episode, Brett Haugh shares how Employee Benefit Solutions (EBS) went from a small firm without a clear
When it comes to leading transformation, Kathleen Margolis, Client Account Manager at Black & Veatch, shows that real change doesn’t require a top-down mandate; it requires clarity, influence, and a relentless focus on t
What does it take to lead a company through a legal crisis, cultural chaos, and strategic drift—and come out stronger on the other side? And what really happens behind the scenes when you’re brought in to clean up the me
What does it take to turn seven separate acquisitions into one unified, AI-powered brand? And what's the real ROI of a rebrand when the stakes are this high? If you've ever wondered whether your brand is holding your com
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Rethink Change is hosted by Pennebaker. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 26 episodes.
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