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
Jul 29, 2019 • 9min
13: Courage series - Why you should step outside your comfort zone
Exploring courage and risk-taking, the podcast delves into facing fears, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking courageous actions. It challenges listeners to rethink their perspectives on risk and encourages them to embrace fear to find authentic courage.
Jul 22, 2019 • 10min
12: Courage series - Courage = fear+action. Is your equation balanced?
Exploring the connection between courage, fear, and action, this podcast challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace vulnerability. It discusses how fear can signal the need for courage, leading to personal growth and development. The speaker encourages listeners to recognize fear, challenge comfort zones, and practice vulnerability in order to grow their courage.
Jul 15, 2019 • 11min
11: Accountability series - Actually it is YOU, not them
Learn how to hold others accountable by setting clear expectations and following up effectively. Explore the role of consequences in shaping behavior and building trust. Dive into the discomfort of enforcing consequences and the importance of keeping your word in relationships.
Jul 8, 2019 • 8min
10: Accountability Series - Commitment transforms promises into reality
This podcast delves into the power of commitment and accountability in fulfilling promises, highlighting the importance of building trust and reputation through reliability. It also explores navigating accountability in challenging situations, emphasizing communication, responsibility, and continuous improvement for personal growth.
Jun 29, 2019 • 10min
9: Accountability series - Giving your word - it's a skill
Learn the importance of giving your word with care to establish trustworthiness and accountability. Emphasize conscious promise-making and honest negotiations. Explore the significance of commitments and setting clear accountability plans.
Jun 24, 2019 • 10min
8: Accountability series - Ask for that commitment!
Exploring accountability in leadership, the podcast emphasizes the role of clear negotiation and skilful asking. It discusses the importance of direct requests over hints, building trust through clear communication, and avoiding breakdowns in accountability.
Jun 17, 2019 • 12min
7: Accountability series - Are you using the accountability equation?
Explore the importance of accountability in modern work environments, focusing on trust, reliability, and self-reflection. Learn about the roles of askers and givers in accountability, emphasizing clear commitments and open, honest conversations for successful outcomes.
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Jun 10, 2019 • 9min
6: Simplicity series - Mastering the art of saying 'yes'... and 'no'
Learn how to simplify your life and work by mastering the art of saying 'yes' and 'no'. Understand the importance of clarity of purpose and making discerning choices. Discover how to achieve simplicity through purpose-driven decision making and prioritize effectively.
Jun 3, 2019 • 9min
5: Simplicity series - How avoiding decisions makes things complicated
Explore the impact of procrastination on organizational agility and simplicity. Learn how avoiding decisions can lead to increased complexity and inefficiency. Discover the importance of making quick decisions and taking immediate corrective actions for personal and team settings.
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May 28, 2019 • 12min
4: Simplicity series - Why being fit for purpose is perfect
Discover how to reduce complexity and perfectionism in organizational leadership by embracing the 'Fit for Purpose' mindset. Learn the importance of simplicity, efficiency, and challenging beliefs to create a more fulfilling life. Explore practical exercises and personal stories from working with Google.
