Chatting About Change with Dr. Jim Maddox

In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Riley Smith, Senior Director at Propeller Consulting, about his nontraditional path from teaching high school biology with Teach for America to leading large-scale change initiatives in consulting. Riley shares how experiences in building new functions, engaging stakeholders, and driving outcomes led him naturally into the field of change managem...

 In this episode, I chatted with Cody Smith of Virginia Tech to reflect on his experience at the recent IODA conference in Ghana. This was Cody’s first time attending the International Organization Development Association conference (IODA).  Cody shares how the highlight of his trip wasn’t just the presentations, but the opportunity to engage in pro bono consulting with the Department of Rural Hou...

In this episode, we explore a human-centered, neuroscience-based approach to Organization Development consulting that places people at the heart of organizational success. Sasha Farley introduces the powerful idea of moving beyond survival into human flourishing —a shift in mindset that encourages growth, thriving, and well-being not just in business, but across society. Using the metaphor of hous...

My guest this episode is Noble Kumawu from Accra, Ghana.  Noble is the current president of the International Organization Development Association (IODA). Noble shares with us some of the exciting details about the upcoming Organization Development World Summit. This conference is held every four years and will be held next September 2025, in Accra, Ghana.  The conference will be an opportunity to...

What happens when high-pressure environments, global expansion, and organizational change bring unspoken team tensions to the surface? In this episode, I sit down with Willie Marais, an organizational psychologist and Organization development consultant from Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the complexities of leadership, team dynamics, and organizational psychology. Willie shares his insights...

 Unlocking Optimal Performance with Georgia Ellis, founder of Blue Chip Minds   In this episode, I’m joined by Georgia Ellis, a leadership consultant, workplace trainer, and founder of Blue Chip Minds. Based just outside Melbourne, Australia, Georgia has impacted individuals and teams across 17 countries, helping them break free from conventional thinking and unlock their potential. She’s also the...

In this episode, I’m joined by Timea Rozsa, a consultant, coach, and managing partner at ICG Integrated Consulting Group in Budapest, Hungary. With a deep passion for fostering sustainable development and cultivating trust within organizations, Timea supports her clients in organizational development, process innovation, and team collaboration. During our conversation, Timea shares her wisdom and...

My guest on this episode is Eric Zenor, a learning and development expert and consultant with over 35 years focused on educational technology.  Eric shares his wealth of experience working with integrating AI into the learning and development space.  He shares the complexity of leveraging AI and the complexity of understanding and using AI and how it is rapidly changing the landscape of not just l...

My guest this episode is Grace Judson, a trainer, leader, consultant, and author.  Grace shares her insights and ideas around helping organizations and leaders guide change, by focusing on the people and culture.  We discuss the central role of emotions around change efforts, both personal and organizational.  You can check out more of her wisdom and perspective in her monthly newsletter, The Lead...

My guest this episode is Miriam Dicks, who is an executive and management consultant, and founder of the 180 Management Group.  She began her journey in operations area of mergers and acquisitions.  She has leveraged her knowledge of what makes organizations successful.  She now is focused on mission-driven organizations, helping non-profits, faith-based organizations manage change.  She shares he...

My guest this episode is Michael Clifford, who combines his unique talents of zoo science and conservation with his expertise in organization development and change in his role as the Strategy Director for Reverse the Red. Reverse the Red is a global movement that ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure the survival of wild species and ecosystems and reverse the negative trend of biodiv...

My guest this episode is Ron Banerjee, who is an experienced Change Leader, Financial Advisor, Speaker, Author, and Innovator.  Ron is also the Vice President of Partnerships and Affiliations for the International Organization Development Association (IODA).  Ron shares his Rapid Response Organization Development (RROD) model, which is featured in a chapter of the recently released book, “Building...

My guest this episode is Dave Jamieson, Ph. D., retired professor and president of the Jamieson Consulting Group. He is passionate about coaching & teaching to change the way we change & change the way we lead.  He is dedicated to organizational leaders becoming more skilled at change leadership and systemic solutions and integrating the increasing complexity of technology with the need of...

My guest this episode is Scott Spradlin, who is a consultant, educator & media developer at Wise Mind, Wise Life: Engage, Enchant, Elevate.  Scott is a licensed Dialectical Behavior Therapist, and author of the book, “Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life: How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Can Put You in Control”.  Scott provides education and workshops on Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT),...

My guest this episode is Mary Quant.   Mary combines her unique skills in organization development and design thinking, to partner with global business leaders to accelerate business strategies and execute people- and organization-focused solutions. We discuss how she works with cross-functional teams to challenge the status quo and navigate ambiguity at the intersection of people experience, desi...

My guest this episode is Kathryn Goetzke, the Chief Hope Officer at the Shine Hope Company.  She is activating the science of hope globally.  She shares her personal story and her passion around the science of hope and how she is bringing her ideas to organizations, schools, and communities around the globe.  We discuss the widespread pattern of a sense of hopelessness, especially among our youth....

My guest this episode is Dr. Brandon Rogers.  He shares his insightful and powerful story of his educational journey and his professional journey and how has and continues to leverage his passion for people and systems into helping organizations thrive.  He has worked with a wide range of organizations, including cyberspace, automotive, and the software industry, among others. We discuss the chall...

My guest this episode is Alex Cawthon, who is a Strategic Talent Partner, for a fortune 500 company.  She shares how her 3 core values shape how she shows up and how she approaches her work.  Her 3 core values are simplicity, understanding, and courage and she discusses how these provide the framework for working authentically in all areas of her life.  We discuss her approach to change of using t...

My guest this week is Dr. Kimberley Barker, who is on the faculty of Eastern Michigan University, is the author of the book, “You Can Create Positive Change at Work!”  Kim shares her experience and passion for helping each individual find their purpose in their work and helping guide positive culture change.  We discuss her extensive role in the International Society of Organization Development an...

My guest this week is Tony Martin, a People Analytics Consultant for a large multinational company.  Tony shares how he moved into the field by combining his psychology and social work background with his organization development training to bring a human-centered approach to change management and organizational performance.  Tony and I discuss how he has combined his unique skill set to go beyond...

My guest this episode is Greg Collier, who is from New South Wales, in Australia.  Greg is an experienced senior executive who is motivated by the potential of people, specializing in organization development, and is highly skilled at driving people-focused solutions that achieve positive cultural change.  Greg shares some fascinating cultural aspects of Australia in terms of leadership and organi...

My guest this episode is Eric Lynn, a consultant, facilitator, and coach, focused on cultivating healthy organizations and generating meaningful conversations about life, culture, and change.  Eric is the creator of cultureQs, a Change and Integration Accelerator that that uses powerful questions to inspire participants to reflect on the foundations of their beliefs, attitudes and behaviors.  Eric...

My guest this episode is Peter Kalmar, Founding and Managing Partner of Flow International, and former President of IODA, the International OD Association.  Peter shares his story of his consulting firm, and how it evolved from the work of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who wrote the book, Finding Flow.  Peter describes how his consulting firm uses the concept of Flow in developing leaders and in guidin...

My guest this episode is Angie Keister, Ph. D., from Colorado.  Dr. Keister shares her professional journey from her beginnings as an internal Organization Development consultant to her transition as an external consultant.  She offers some great insights about what she has learned from both perspectives and how it has helped in her consulting practice. We discuss some of her current projects and...

My guests for this episode are Kristin and Ted Skantze, joining me from shores of Lake Michigan.  Ted is the former director of the non-profit organization Re-Member and former director of their board, and Kristin is a Nurse Practitioner who has worked for the past 20 years with Pine Ridge Indian Health Service on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota.  They share their personal story of the...