Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change
Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change
Patti Johnson
“Be a WaveMaker” is a conversation on change - how to lead it, prepare for it, and thrive when work and life are full of surprises. Patti Johnson, the CEO of PeopleResults, Board member of Pariveda Solutions, adjunct faculty of SMU, and student of human behavior, invites you to join the conversation on making change a friend & ally for doing big things. Please send your questions or future topic requests to podcast@people-results.com.
Managing Your Inner Critic
Learn how your inner critic has benefits as well as challenges- it's all in knowing how to manage it. Annmarie Neal, H&F Chief Talent Officer & with her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, helps us reframe this topic we all face. 
Dec 15, 2021
44 min
How to Pitch Your Ideas
Patti Johnson talks with Jon Mertz, founder of Santa Fe Innovates, about how to pitch your ideas, but also how to be sure your idea solves the right problem.  Everyone has to pitch their ideas - we explore how to do it with purpose.
Dec 1, 2021
40 min
Finding Your Inner Resilience
Resilience in times of change starts from within - your mind, heart, and body.  We often think of resilience as actions ~ grit, determination, and pushing through the obstacle. Yet, we never get there without looking inward first. Resilience and Mindfulness coach and expert, Amy Tirion, shares how to rethink this favorite leadership topic.
Nov 3, 2021
46 min
Creating Boundaries
Michelle Bogan, the founder and CEO of Equity at Work, joins Patti Johnson to rethink boundaries. We often think of boundaries as saying no – but we explore how boundaries are the enabler to our big picture goals. This conversation helps you rethink both why and how to find the boundaries that fit your work and life.
Oct 13, 2021
45 min
The Power of Noticing
Andrea Mayfield, the co-founder of the Eli Group, shares how noticing – the use of environmental scanning & curiosity illuminates new insights into how we interact with others, have a great meeting, and build influence. This noticing superpower is a critical capability – especially in times of high change.
Oct 4, 2021
43 min
Resistance 101
Resistance is inevitable when you bring new ideas and change how it’s always been. Guest Nancy Bistritz-Balkan, head of Communications for McKesson Cybersecurity, shares how to bring others along with you and make your change a reality.
Sep 13, 2021
37 min
Battling Your Monkey Mind ~ Mike Smerklo
Our thoughts guide every action. But, what if our thoughts get in our way? Mike Smerklo, the author of Mr. Monkey and Me, joins Patti to discuss how to battle internal thoughts that undermine us and the changes we want to make. 
Jul 14, 2021
45 min
Think Like an Entrepreneur
Anyone starting a change can learn from successful entrepreneurs like Rusty Shelton, CEO of Zilker Media. Rusty shares with Patti his experiences on how to envision what doesn’t yet exist, make decisions without all of the answers, face fears of the unknown, and yet -- keep going.  
Jun 7, 2021
50 min
The Art of Giving
We explore the change in looking outside ourselves and contributing to the community and world. Rebecca Powers, the founder of Impact Austin, shares how to find your path to giving. Rebecca is the author of Trust Your Cape. 
May 24, 2021
44 min
How to Be a More Inclusive Human
Inclusiveness depends on our individual behaviors and actions not a company program. Patti & Mark Benton, VP of Talent & Diversity of McKesson, explore how to be a more inclusive human and the realities of being a person of color in today’s world.
Mar 18, 2021
45 min
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