Fast Forward Podcast

Is DEI dead? Not at all! It has evolved (again) and the changes are causing a stir. Changes in name, staffing practices, and methodology don't have to mean the end of the discipline; they do reflect a need to think differently about our "why". I share my "why" and "how" in this episode, including an expanded framework for understanding identity and a quadrant of focal points for DEI work. Let's ev...

Is perfection possible in organizational culture? Or are we stuck in a cycle of toxicity? Contrary to the current narrative, there is a middle ground as cultures shift constantly. Join me in the conversation about culture's place in PCI. I'll share how organizational development is culture's gear shift plus four areas of change that will accelerate your journey out of toxicity. --- About the Fast...

HR is more than a cheerleader, it's the engine that drives the business. In this episode, I'm talking about the real, un-sexy side of HR — and how it should evolve beyond spreadsheets and headcounts. I’ll also break down the employee lifecycle and why understanding it is crucial for both leaders and employees to build better relationships with HR. Let’s chat about how to make HR work for the peopl...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Dreaming Forward Podcast! In this episode, I share exciting updates about my energetic reset; my new business venture, the Synapse Experiential Learning Institute; and my 2023 book, Evolution to Equity (https://a.co/d/cRr0r0i). We're diving into the topic of "People, Culture, and Inclusion," which is the intersection of human resources, organizational development, and di...

Redefining your standard of excellence can be scary and painful. I know firsthand that it's not all sunshine and roses, but it is worth it. Pushing past discomfort while committing to leveling up is worth the outcome: a new and better version of you. Tune in to learn how I've evolved during Season 2 and 2024. Can you believe we're halfway through the year already? --- About the Fast Forward Podcas...

Excellence and efficiency are not mutually exclusive; in fact, they're close cousins. Start by defining your personal standards of excellence then building efficiency to maintain the standard. Listen in to hear how I've transformed my own life and career using this method. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the strategic briefing for C-suite executives, Fortune 100 lea...

Efficiency is more than eliminating waste and reducing errors. It's leveraging momentum to achieve the business' goals in accuracy and intact. To focus only on cutting hurts the brand and morale; think deeper and be more strategic! Listen in to learn how. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the strategic briefing for C-suite executives, Fortune 100 leaders, and governme...

In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that every entrepreneur and business leader grapples with — Efficiency vs Excellence. We’ll explore the delicate balance between getting things done quickly and doing them exceptionally well, and why this balance is crucial for long-term success. Join me as I unpack these concepts and provide actionable insights to help you achieve not just quick win...

Product design is our foundation and product delivery is our roof. Through them, we stay grounded and covered regardless of external turmoil, and without them, we're caught in a hurricane of change. I share my strategies for optimistic product management in this final episode on leader optimism and how you can win with them on your own team. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Pod...

Miranda from "The Devil Wears Prada" is more than a villain, she's a textbook gatekeeper with so much to teach us on how to protect your work and image. Optimism requires gatekeeping - pressure testing new folks, choosing who to steady versus promote, and instilling role pride. I share Miranda's strength as a gatekeeper, and unexpected optimist, on this month's Out of Scope episode. --- About the...

Optimism is hard to cultivate when we don't know what comes next... That's where processes come in. A process involves sequencing and looping over time to support employees in navigating change and uncertainty. In this, I discuss how process re-engineering can be your best leadership tool in change management, and in motivating employees. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcas...

Leaders can't afford to have a doom and gloom attitude. Optimism is important for teams to thrive and be productive, regardless of external turmoil. In our May monthly series, I share strategies for cultivating optimism as a leader, starting with managing people. The right personalities, quantity, and respect for people are your optimism's determining factors. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: T...

Companies are flailing and imploding as the world grapples with economic and political chaos, but you can avoid the shipwreck. In this episode, I illustrate three ways organizational leaders can land safely with their morale, brands, and employability intact. --- --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the strategic briefing for C-suite executives, Fortune 100 leaders, and...

Terry and Meech on @Starz’ hit show, BMF, embody two completely different leadership orientations: operational and strategic, respectively. In this episode, I explain how Terry’s knack for developing workflows and pay-for-performance compensation plans requires a different mindset than Meech’s penchant for forecasting, motivating teams, and managing partnerships. Everyone leans toward one orientat...

Leaders have an upper hand on their teams regarding company changes, reorganizations, and layoffs. In this episode, I share how team leaders should honor their employees’ psychological safety through the emotional and psychosocial upheaval. Great leaders anticipate the team’s needs and prepare to navigate employees through with grace and mutual respect. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast...

The past five years have been tumultuous. If we’re going to thrive, we must cultivate individual resilience! In this episode, I share my 5-principle method for riding the economic, social, and political waves. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the strategic briefing for C-suite executives, Fortune 100 leaders, and government leaders navigating complex organizational c...

Life rewards those who stick with it, not those who fall apart. Many of the current narratives, tutorials, and advisors on femininity lack the range to understand the difference between hardness and adulting. Don’t let it be you! In this episode, I share three principles on how to be the best kind of woman - your own kind of woman. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is th...

In the first episode of the new Out of Scope segment, I share the drawbacks of leading teams too early in life and your career using the experience of Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory. Big Meech is one of two protagonists in BMF, a @Starz crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of his drug empire. While Meech is a brilliant leader, his inability to find solace and peer support lead to desperate...

I'm back with Season 2 and spilling the deets on where I've been, how I've changed, and what's coming next. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the strategic briefing for C-suite executives, Fortune 100 leaders, and government leaders navigating complex organizational change. Hosted by Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach, each epis...

Are you doing what you can to position yourself for career succession? Dynamic women are always looking for the next level of their career. In Episode 17 of this week's Dreaming Forward podcast, we’ll discuss how to identify your “next”, find mentors and sponsors to position you, land there gracefully, and thrive upon arrival. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the str...

It's imperative that you have a succession plan for leadership in your organization. Who’s next in line for leadership within your current ranks? Do you have an answer for every level? How do you develop a succession plan? In Episode 16 of this week's Fast Forward Podcast, we discuss how to use performance management, leadership development, and onboarding to build the next generation of leaders i...

Workforce planning 101 | Beyond the 4-part workforce planning process we discussed in Part 1 (link below), organizations should be honest about the cultural and systemic barriers to workforce planning. Do you know what’s holding you back? --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the strategic briefing for C-suite executives, Fortune 100 leaders, and government leaders naviga...

What is workforce planning? And why does it matter? This should be standard practice for organizations who want to attract and retain top talent. In Episode 14 of this week's Fast Forward Podcast, we discuss the 4-part workforce planning process of analyzing, estimating, assessing, and implementing. --- About the Fast Forward Podcast: The Fast Forward Podcast is the strategic briefing for C-suite...

What Does ESG Mean For You Personally? Recognize the environments that feed you, cultivate balanced social relationships of people who challenge you and who affirm you, and create structure (using boundaries, supports and goals) to govern your life. In Episode 13 of this week's Fast Forward podcast, I share a message for our little sisters out there on how environmental social governance can have...

Environmental Social Governance Explained: What does ESG mean and why does it matter? Governance creates boundaries for organizations and their leaders. Governance includes DEI, positive and negative consequences, and personalizing its structure to ensure scalability. In Episode 12 of this week's Fast Forward podcast, we discuss what is meant by governance in ESG and the relevance of corporate gov...