Culture Shift Podcast

Cultivating Sales Leadership in Tech, with Sean Forkan of VMware

Cultivating Sales Leadership in Tech, with Sean Forkan of VMware

A conversation with Sean Forkan, VP of Security Sales at VMware, hosted by Susan Pahl of Shift Coaching. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone in the tech industry seeking to harness the power of leadership and create high-performing teams. Key takeaways include: Sean’s nearly 30 years of experience in tech and his dynamic…

Building a sustainable coaching culture, with Jean Major

Building a sustainable coaching culture, with Jean Major

Susan speaks with Jean Major, who was a CEO at two large public service organizations spanning 25 years. Major’s approach to leadership developed over time, and he became a believer in (and practitioner of) building a coaching culture in organizations — a culture that will outlast any leader. He talks about his journey of learning the hard way and why coaching is so important for leaders.

Generative Coaching, with Stephen Gilligan

Generative Coaching, with Stephen Gilligan

Stephen Gilligan, PHD, and Susan Pahl discuss, what Stephen calls, the third generation of coaching, Generative Coaching and why it is different from traditional coaching methods. The coach operates as an observer/participant, the coach models and invites the client to do the same; the coaching relationship becomes a microcosm for a Creative Mind. They will…

Coaching the most powerful business leaders – Carol Kauffman

Coaching the most powerful business leaders – Carol Kauffman

Host Susan Pahl speaks with Carol Kauffman, named the #1 Coach in the world by Marshall Goldsmith and one of the top 8 by Thinkers 50. Kauffman specializes is coaching the scariest leaders, who hold sway of billion dollar companies. Hear some of the strategies she uses with them. Carol Kauffman, Harvard Faculty, Funding Director, Institute…

EP1 – Why coaching matters for anyone who leads people, with Jeff Hull

EP1 – Why coaching matters for anyone who leads people, with Jeff Hull

Host Susan Pahl speaks with Jeff Hull, one of the world’s preeminent executive coaches, about insights into the shifts leaders need to make to navigate this rapidly changing world. Jeff shares secrets, strategies and the science behind being a great leader and a great coach. Jeffrey Hull, Ph.D. is an author, educator and consultant with over…