In this episode, hosts Rhys and Jon are joined by Dorothy Spence, founder of Imaginal Ventures, for a thought-provoking conversation about building a conscious business, defining core values, and the importance of authentic storytelling in today’s world. Dorothy shares her journey from engineering and entrepreneurship to coaching and conscious business leadership.

Key Highlights:

-Articulate your “why” and core values; start from the inside out

-Respect, creativity, and authenticity are at the heart of Podstarter’s culture

-Authentic conversations and real voices create deeper connections

-Take time to pause, reflect, and make conscious choices in business and life

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Dorothy Spence

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-spence-65454412/

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In this episode of Uncoachable, hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by special guest Permjot Valia for a candid and entertaining conversation about the real work of managers, the power of humor in leadership, and why organizations should “insource” emotional labor instead of outsourcing it to coaches.

Key Highlights:
-Humor is a powerful tool for building trust and connection in a team
-There are pitfalls of outsourcing difficult conversations and emotional work
-Self-deprecating humor and cultural nuance work

Permjot shares stories from his career, insights on organizational culture, and tips for having tough conversations with empathy and respect. The episode is packed with laughs, actionable advice, and thought-provoking ideas for leaders, managers, and anyone interested in workplace culture.
Tune in for a fresh perspective on management, a few good jokes, and inspiration to be the best you can be, wherever you are, with whatever you have.

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Guest info:
Permjot Valia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/permjotvalia/

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What does it take to truly lead in today’s workplace, where generational shifts, disruption, and constant growth collide? This week, we’re joined by Lisa W. Haydon, credentialed executive coach, and founder of Pivotal Growth Inc. Lisa left a successful corporate career to build a firm that challenges how performance is led, helping leaders modernize their approach, build trust, and mobilize their teams.

In this conversation, Lisa shares her personal journey, how she once thought she was a good coach in corporate life, only to discover through training and certification how much deeper true coaching goes. She unpacks the impact of Millennials and Gen Z on leadership expectations, why leadership development is a “slow burn,” and the power of creating safe, unfiltered spaces for executives to be vulnerable without fear of judgment.

Guest info:
Lisa W. Haydon
https://www.pivotalgrowthinc.com/

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