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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Twisting Paradigms IRL is hosted by Kate McCaffrey, PhD. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 21: You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup; rethinking capacity" (28 October 2026, 15 minutes), "Episode 20: When Momentum Feels Stalled - how to move forward anyway?" (21 October 2026, 6 minutes), and "Episode 19: Hacking Innovation with Kevin Corcoran" (23 September 2026, 25 minutes).
Twisting Paradigms IRL publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Twisting Paradigms IRL is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Twisting Paradigms IRL requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Twisting Paradigms IRL's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Twisting Paradigms IRL are Business & Management Consulting. Twisting Paradigms IRL has a business audience.
Kate McCaffrey, PhD hosts Twisting Paradigms IRL, a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #21
In this episode, Kate McCaffrey explores the critical concept of capacity in teams, debunking the myth that work getting done equals sufficient capacity. She offers practical insights on how to assess and manage...
Episode #20
In this episode, Kate McCaffrey discusses the concept of momentum in leadership, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in how teams operate and the need for clarity, capacity, alignment, and trust to sustain...
Episode #19
Fostering Innovation in Higher Education In this episode, Dr. Kate McCaffrey speaks with Kevin Corcoran, Assistant Vice Provost for the Center for Distributed Learning at the University of Central Florida, about...
Episode #17
The episode explores the concept of morale in the workplace, discussing ownership, fostering, individual responsibility, and creating morale through strategies and rituals. It also delves into the idea of shifting...
Episode #16
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...
Episode #14
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...
Episode #13
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...
Episode #12
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...
Episode #11
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...
Episode #11
<p>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...
Episode #10
<h1><b>Unlocking Creativity in Teams: Practical Strategies for Leaders</b></h1><p>In this episode of Twisting Paradigms IRL, Dr. Kate McCaffrey talks with Dr. Amy Climer to explore the relationship between creativity...
Episode #9
<p>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...
Episode #8
<p>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...
Episode #7
<p>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...
Episode #6
<p>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...
Episode #6
<p>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...
Episode #5
<p>Andrew Biernat is a strategic business consultant, keynote speaker, and author of the book The Team That Loves Mondays.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we explore how motivation is an intrinsic, collaborative process...
Episode #4
<p>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...
Episode #3
<p>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...
Twisting Paradigms IRL
<p>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!</p><p></p><p></p><p>To stay in...
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YA author and crime-debutant, Hever Castle
author of Deliberate Creative Teams, Climer Consulting
author of The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace After the Great Resignation, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
author of 26 Ways to Break a Weight Loss Plateau, selfpublishing.com
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