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Hosted by Kate McCaffrey, PhD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes
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Welcome to Twisting Paradigms IRL, where Dr. Kate McCaffrey, an executive leadership coach and founder of Paradigm Twist, guides you through real conversations on leadership, change, and the deeply human experience of being in the messy middle. This podcast offers practical shifts, personal stories, and fresh strategies to help you lead with steadiness, transparency, and care, whether you're navigating team dynamics, managing change, or simply seeking clarity in your leadership journey. Tune in to discover how to twist your own paradigms and find growth in the in-between moments.
Kate McCaffrey, PhD hosts Twisting Paradigms IRL, a business show with 16 episodes published.
Dr. Kate McCaffrey reflects on her journey with Paradigm Twist and the shift in her focus from asking the wrong question to exploring the concept of momentum in organizations. She emphasizes the importance of asking bett
Dr. Kate McCaffrey reflects on the lessons of history and their relevance to leadership and change. She draws insights from the battlefield of Gettysburg to explore the conditions necessary for lasting success in leaders
The conversation explores the critical role of middle managers and their ability to create trust, clarity, capacity, alignment, stability, and momentum within their organizations. Each chapter delves into the specific wa
Episode Summary In this episode, Kate McCaffrey welcomes Dr. Barbara Trautlein, organizational psychologist, executive coach, and creator of the CQ® (Change Intelligence®) System, to discuss what it takes to lead through
The conversation explores the impact of change on relationships, the role of voice and tone in communication, creating emotional safety, inviting healthy conflict, building trust, modeling the desired tone as a leader, a
The conversation explores the impact of change on relationships, the role of voice and tone in communication, creating emotional safety, inviting healthy conflict, building trust, modeling the desired tone as a leader, a
Unlocking Creativity in Teams: Practical Strategies for Leaders In this episode of Twisting Paradigms IRL, Dr. Kate McCaffrey talks with Dr. Amy Climer to explore the relationship between creativity, innovation, & leader
This episode explores the advocacy and leadership in women's sports, tracing the legacy of Title IX and the impact of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. It discusses the role of women in leadership, challenges and g
We are joined by Dr. Claire Brady, President and Founder of Glass Half Full Consulting and author of AI with Intention: The Leadership Guide for Higher Education. Dr. Claire Brady is a nationally recognized speaker, cons
The conversation explores the concept of a caring university and the incremental changes needed to transform institutional culture. It shares the origin story of this concept, the assessment and improvement of culture, t
Dr. Amy Tiberio discusses the implementation of design thinking in higher education, emphasizing the student-centered approach, diverse perspectives, and the challenges and benefits of the process. The conversation explo
In this episode, Kate sits down with higher education leader Amy Tiberio to explore how design thinking can transform the way colleges and universities approach complex challenges especially during a time of enrollment p
Andrew Biernat is a strategic business consultant, keynote speaker, and author of the book The Team That Loves Mondays. In this episode, we explore how motivation is an intrinsic, collaborative process rather than someth
The conversation explores the concept of resilience as a continuous practice, emphasizing the importance of self-care, recognizing strengths, and building connections. It explores the understanding of resilience, the cul
In this episode, I share why I have created this experience for middle managers in higher education and why now is the time to invest in your people in order to thrive for the future. So many are in a mode of surviving a
The origin story of Paradigm Twist and how it came to be! From the streets of Fort Collins CO to the life changing decision in 2019 that led to the start of something extraordinary! To stay in touch and not miss any epis
Sending your student to college or welcoming them back for another year is a major transition, not just for them, but for you. In this episode of Twisting Paradigms IRL: Lead Stronger. Change Wiser., I’m joined by Dr. Be
We dive deep into the Paradigm Twist Formula™. This framework helps leaders like you shift from being stuck in problems to reframing your beliefs and ultimately seeing the powerful impact of your choices. In this episode
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Twisting Paradigms IRL is hosted by Kate McCaffrey, PhD. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 16 episodes.
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