Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Tim Van Ness, President at Van Ness & Co as they discuss the transformative power of creativity and theater in corporate culture.
Tim shares his journey from music and theater to founding Van Ness and Company, using improvisational theater to address organizational challenges and promote conscious leadership.
Our conversation dissects the role of humor, emotional intelligence, and storytelling in revealing truths and catalyzing change within organizations, and we also emphasize the importance of connection, self-awareness, and leadership presence.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:15 Tim Van Ness: Background and Journey 02:44 The Power of Playback Theater 04:19 Theater in Business: A Unique Approach 07:20 Challenges and Successes in Organizational Change 14:25 Connecting Values, Leadership, and Culture 17:39 Leadership Development and Emotional Intelligence 22:17 Impact of the Pandemic on Work Culture 24:55 Defining Conscious Leadership 25:55 The Role of Presence in Leadership 30:01 Challenges in Implementing Conscious Leadership 32:58 The Changing Work Collective 36:17 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Hello and welcome to the Needs Improvement Podcast, your regular deep dive into reimagining mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I'm your host, Nicholas Whitaker, Coach and Co-Founder of the Changing Work Collective.
In every episode, we sit down with thought leaders in organizational health, as well as individuals who've navigated the complexities of mental health, well-being and belonging in the workplace.
Our goal? To dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and ignite meaningful dialogue. We aim to inspire employees, and leaders, to revolutionize the way performance is gauged in the workspace.
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