Walking Your Talk | Culture Change & Leadership
This podcast is about leadership, authenticity and courage. Every episode is a personal development experience showing you how you can transform yourself and thus transform those around you and ultimately the organisation within which you work. Take a stand, choose a value - accountability, one-team, customer-centric, and many more - and come away with insights and practical tips on what it takes to authentically live that day-to-day. Many people and organisations hold these values, but don’t practise them. Through this podcast you will close that gap and as a result earn higher trust from your clients and colleagues, because they see you walking your talk.
Carolyn Taylor is a global thought leader in personal development and culture change, with a reputation for having a practical, insightful and do-able approach. She has coached thousands of leaders and helped hundreds of organisations change their culture, and is the author of the classic best-selling handbook Walking the Talk: How to Build a culture for success.
Latest episodes
Oct 7, 2019 • 10min
23: One-team series - Why alignment is different from agreement
Explore the difference between alignment and agreement in team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of shared intent. Learn how aligning with a greater purpose can enhance teamwork success and resolve conflicts in a harmonious way.
Sep 30, 2019 • 9min
22: One-team series - Do you give as much as you receive?
Exploring the importance of giving in leadership and fostering generosity in organizations, this podcast highlights the benefits of a one-team mentality. It emphasizes the impact of selflessness on building successful relationships in both business and personal development.
Sep 23, 2019 • 12min
21: One-team series - Get over yourself. It takes a group to get this thing done
Explore the importance of prioritizing collective success over individual interests, overcoming the need to look better than others. Discover the negative impacts of prioritizing achievement over genuine performance and the value of humility in achieving long-term success. Reflect on personal beliefs hindering or benefiting goal attainment and the power of shifting towards unity and collaboration for enhanced teamwork.
Sep 16, 2019 • 11min
20: One-team series - Understanding how one-team thinking is different
The podcast discusses the concept of One-Team thinking, emphasizing collaboration and alignment beyond individual roles for the greater good. It explores the importance of a holistic perspective and personal development to contribute effectively to the organization and future generations, challenging listeners to adopt a more inclusive mindset for effective 'one-team' action.
Sep 9, 2019 • 8min
19: Values driven series - Can you speak up for the truth?
Explore the courage to speak up for personal values and the impact of truth, with Greta Thunberg as an example. Discover the satisfaction of being values-driven, leading to authenticity and credibility through reflection on personal values.
Sep 2, 2019 • 10min
18: Values driven series - Will you sacrifice for authenticity?
Exploring the conflict between personal needs and values in leadership, emphasizing the importance of making sacrifices for authenticity and credibility. Discussing the challenges of prioritizing values over desires and the significance of customer-centricity in leadership.
Aug 19, 2019 • 12min
16: Values driven series - What do you truly value?
Explore the personal benefits of being values-driven and the importance of integrity. Discover the significance of living by a code of ethics and making sacrifices to uphold values. Reflect on the impact of misaligned actions with values on personal authenticity. Consider the connection between personal and organizational values and their alignment.
Aug 17, 2019 • 10min
17: Values driven series - Know your hierarchy and how it impacts you and others
This podcast delves into the challenges of balancing conflicting values, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal and organizational values. It explores the dynamics of values within organizations, highlighting the impact of discussing value hierarchies on decision-making. The episode also delves into how analyzing core values can lead to personal growth and better decision-making, emphasizing aligning values for team cohesion.
Aug 12, 2019 • 12min
15: Courage series - Speaking from the heart - Why would you bother?
Explore the essence of courage in speaking up and taking authentic action, even if it means facing challenging conversations. Learn how to address feelings of unworthiness in the workplace, stand up for your values, and find the courage to have difficult conversations. Discover the importance of speaking from the heart and valuing what is right over personal comfort.
Aug 5, 2019 • 10min
14: Courage series - Vulnerability sounds to others like truth and feels to us like courage
This podcast explores the courage it takes to show vulnerability and how being authentic can lead to deeper connections. By sharing imperfections and embracing honesty, trust can be built in workplace relationships. It discusses the power of opening up about personal struggles and the impact of sharing mistakes in team dynamics.
