Coffee & Change
Self-Improvement
About
Bill Kirst, an organizational change leader, supports organizations and clients navigating change in order to thrive, to overcome personal obstacles and to reach their full potential. Bill's blended approach has been cultivated over many years by consulting with individuals and offering leadership in military service. In his podcast, Bill talks with a diverse set of guests on the topic of leading change in today's ever-changing world. Brew up a cup of coffee, or tea, and enjoy the listen.*Disclaimer: Any views and opinions expressed in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast owner and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity.
Episodes
- Episode 164: The Questions that AI Asked Me About My Book on AI
In Coffee & Change Episode 164, the host shares an experience where AI asked questions about their book, "Leading Change in the Era of AI." The episode explores the sensations and reflections that emerged when contemplating these AI-driven…
- Episode 163: CULTURE FIRST with Jon Becker
In episode 163, Jon Becker returns to Coffee & Change to discuss his new book, "Culture First." He shares nine leadership practices that cultivate elite teams, drawing on experience from military, law enforcement, and corporate sectors. Th…
- Episode 162: Change the Frame with Adrian Nuno
This episode features Adrian Nuno discussing how films, like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, can foster a sense of connection and reduce loneliness. The conversation highlights the importance of artists and storytellers in helping people find…
- Episode 161 : Third Culture Kids & Change with Trish Shankar
Trish Shankar, a fellow Third Culture Kid and marketer at Microsoft, joins Coffee & Change to discuss what it means to be a TCK in today's world. The conversation explores the connections and power of community within our experiences of ch…
- Episode 160: Season 9 Listen Back
In Coffee & Change Episode 160, host Bill Kirst reflects on Season 9, highlighting conversations on human connection and authenticity. The episode touches on the power of listening and encourages self-permission, setting the stage for Seas…
- Episode 159: Improvising in Change with Shannan Scarselletta
In this engaging episode, Bill Kirst and Shannan Scarselletta delve into the art of improvisation and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. They explore how improv fosters creativity, adaptability, and authentic communic…
- Episode 158: Humanity of the Unseen with Levi Spires
We live in a world where everything is designed to be faster, easier, and more automated. We order groceries without speaking to a clerk. We message colleagues without ever looking them in the eye. And more and more, we move through our da…
- Episode 157: Vectors of Change with Nate Amidon
Today’s guest knows what it means to lead when the stakes are high. Nate Amidon spent 15 years guiding people and programs across the U.S. Air Force, Microsoft, Boeing, and Alaska Airlines. He’s an Air Force C-17 evaluator pilot with more…
- Episode 156: Mentorship & Change Over 75 Years with Admiral Bob Inman
In its Greek root, Mentos means “intent, purpose, spirit and passion.” It was with intent, purpose and passion that this special episode came to life. It is a rare occasion when one can get together with their mentor, and their mentor’s me…
- Episode 155: Bridges of Change with Lisa Cassidy
Excited to connect on this reunion episode with Lisa Manning Cassidy who I met over 15 years ago at IBM where we worked together to forge corporate history with Social Business anchored in selfless service to our country. Lisa spent over 1…
- Episode 154: The Call Signs of Change with Patrick Mullins
My guest on this special episode of Coffee & Change is Patrick "Sledge" Mullins, a former Air Force Fighter Pilot who flew F-15s for years and has certainly seen his fair share of change and challenge. On this powerful episode we discuss t…
- Episode 151: The Arc of Change Across the Eras (Part 1)
Welcome back to Coffee & Change. On this special two part episode, under the banner number 151, I am flipping the script. After inviting and engaging in 150 conversations, I have the unique opportunity of being hosted by my friend and form…
- Episode 151: The Arc of Change Across the Eras (Part 2)
This is the Part 2 Discussion continuation from my powerful conversation with David Watson. This story, my story, continues to evolve, and I want to thank you each for walking alongside me on this journey. Your listening, the very act of l…
- Episode 153: Don't Leave Change to Chance with Tim Creasey
Welcome back and thanks for listening. This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s reshaping the way we think about change: the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Change Management. You may recall an episode with my guest titled T…
- Episode 152: Friendship & Change with Grzegorz Lesniewski
The Polish word for friendship is "przyjaźń" (pronounced pshih-yah-zh-n). When I think of the Polish people, my time living there, and the memories made, this is the word that comes to mind, everytime. Friendship. From the first days of my…
- Episode 150: New Chapters in Change with Shawna Rasmussen
On Episode 150 we welcome back our guest from Episode 1 and Episode 50. Shawna Saffle Rasmussen was probably my first listener in addition to being my first guest. How the world, our worlds, have changed since then, 8 years later. A friend…
- Episode 149: Chris Lovett's Reunion & Readying for Relentless
On this episode I welcome back Chris Lovett. Author, Writer, TEDx Speaker, Award-Winning Leader, Executive Coach & Simplicity Expert - as someone who lives and breathes a less is more lifestyle, Chris feels it's his responsibility to help…
- Episode 148: Selling Your Way In With Kristie Jones
On today's episode I interview Kristie K. Jones, a seasoned sales leader, sales enablement coach and best-selling author of "Selling Your Way In." Kristie is known for her Kristie-isms and her no nonsense approach to sales, leadership and…
- Episode 147: Crafting Conscious Change with Lindsay Yellin
On Episode 147 I welcome Lindsay Yellin. She is a sought after, dynamic leadership coach spearheading Yellin's transformative approach. With over a decade of experience in advertising account management, Lindsay proved her determination &…
- Episode 146: Joy, Abundance and Agency with Jonathan Bardzik
Jonathan Bardzik is a storyteller, chef, and author. He believes that life can and should be filled with joy, abundance and agency. His story is one that mirrors a beautiful culinary journey. Be sure to visit www.jonathanbardzik.com! Autho…
- Episode 145: Rafael Zhansultanov
Today’s featured guest is Rafael Zhansultanov. Rafael has over 10 years of experience working at the nexus of global economics, geopolitics, international development and financial markets in emerging and developing countries. Rafael has s…
- Episode 144: Matt VanFossen
Matt VanFossen is an award winning independent artist and currently holds a well earned spot on both my Apple Replay and Spotify Wrapped of 2024. And if it wasn’t for an Instagram story I almost missed, I wouldn’t have heard his music at a…
- Episode 143: Return Of the Electoral Jedi with Kevin Walling
On Episode 143, I welcome back Kevin Walling for his third appearance on the show. Because who doesn't love a good trilogy? You might call it Return of the Electoral Jedi. Kevin is a political strategist and political media consultant who…
- Episode 142: KESEM & JHU
Kesem is a national nonprofit whose mission is to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Kesem does year-round programming like care packages, birthday cards, and Friends and Family Days, but the flagship program is a w…
- Episode 141: Who Says You Can't with Jothy Rosenberg
Jothy Rosenberg has a powerful story of overcoming adversity as a cancer and disability survivor, tech founder, and thriver. After facing immense hardships, he has distilled his experiences into inspirational keynotes that educate and upli…
- Episode 140: Alchemical Unplugging with Kristin Quattlebaum
I am excited for you to meet my next guest, Kristin. We were introduced about a year ago by a former podcast guest and his wife. Kristin's story is one we know all to well, whereby we feel there is a call to do more, be more and answer tha…
- Episode 139: Totems, Talent & Teaching The World To Change with Derek Mitchell
I cannot wait for you to meet Derek Mitchell. His origin story will have you remembering your own childhood, and the teachers and parents in your life that changed your world. Derek is the CEO of Partners in School Innovation. Partners in…
- Episode 138: From Madonna To Microsoft with Joyful Warrior, Heather Cook
What do Madonna and Microsoft have in common? Turns out more than you think. I posed this question to Copilot and learned a few things. And in this episode I meet the personification of many of the characteristics of success shared by a po…
- Special Solocast: How Do We Hold Onto Our Humanity in an Age of AI?
Pardon the interruption. But this is something we all need to hear. After a recent interview I noticed had great impact on those who listened it felt important to share this in the form of a solocast of sorts. What follows is a blend of po…
- Episode 136: A Different Kind of Country with Drake Jensen
Drake Jensen is a different kind of country. An early pioneer and a man whose music helped me at a pivotal time in my life. Drake sings with an open heart and that still gives some in this world some heartburn. And that suits him just fine…
- Episode 135: The Pride Edition with Brian Johnson
Each year, around this time, I like to feature a story in an episode I refer to as the PRIDE Edition. It is in this annual episode I feature an inspirational story of one human’s endeavor to authenticity and journey to joy. As many of us k…
- Bonus Episode: The Tortured Poets Department First Public Reading
Yes, you're the understudy to the Tortured Poet…you just didn’t know it. I had nearly forgotten about the event of the season arriving in the overnight hours to our digital devices. And this morning, as I prepare for my first public poetry…
- Episode 134: Birth of a Salesman with Carson Heady
On this episode we meet multi award winning Sales Leader and All Around Luminary, Carson Heady. Carson is a bestselling author of five books in addition to being one of Microsoft's most influential Directors and #1 Social Sellers. He is a…
- Episode 133: All Pride, No Ego with Jim Fielding
Jim Fielding, a proud Ohio native and Indiana University Hoosier, started his career on the department store floor. Over the next 30 years, he would lead some of the world’s most beloved media and retail brands, including The Gap, Disney,…
- Episode 132: Simple but Profound in Human Design with Becky Morrison
Honored to welcome back Becky Morrison for the third time to the podcast. This time we talk about something powerful, simple and profound...HUMAN DESIGN. You are going to love this conversation. Reach out to Becky if you would like to lear…
- Episode 131: Rediscovering Your Legacy with Qiana Sanders
Prepare for a powerful conversation of healing and rediscovering your legacy with the one and only, the incredibly inspiring Qiana Sanders. Qiana and I met in the newly minted hallways of a corporate office and in that first meeting we som…
- Episode 130: "Not the Only One in This Town" with Brooke Hatala
Excited to welcome the first guest of 2024 with Brooke Hatala. Brooke is a rising star as a singer/songwriter in Nashville. "The North Carolina native’s penchant for honest storytelling with a tinge of rocking energy makes Hatala a perfect…
- Episode 129: Infinite Growth And A Year Of Eights
Be kind. This episode might be one of my first solo episodes that I recorded at length after much reflection going into 2024. And believe it or not, I was nervous every time I got in front of the mic. It is not perfect, but it is real. And…
- Episode 128: A Redux & Reunion with Paul McCarthy, The F.I.R.E.D. Leader
On Episode 128, we reunite with Paul McCarthy, who has been on quite the journey as he authored and published The F.I.R.E.D. Leader, the leadership and disruption playbook for the next generation. And on the heels of the most operatic firi…
- Episode 127: Digital Wellbeing with Ståle Hansen
When was the last time you set a boundary? You know the ones you set for your sanity, your solitude and your serenity? Well, what if I told you that no matter how hard you worked to integrate mindfulness and meditation into your life and w…
- Episode 126: Conducting Change with Tim Seelig
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of hosting and running a podcast is when a guest you have just interviewed feels seen, heard and believed. And it is from that place of belonging that he or she so enthusiastically says, “Oh,…
- Episode 125: The Best or Nothing with Jon Meadows
My next guest opens the aperture to untapped potential, illuminates lifelong purpose and captures possibility for healing, all from the most complex canvas on earth…the human face. Jon Meadows is a high-end headshot photographer and expres…
- 2023 Fall Season Opener & Preview
Welcome back to Coffee & Change. After a much needed summer break, we are returning to kick off the Fall 2023 Season. This season we will be connecting with many creatives and hearing their stories in change. Thanks for listening and I hop…
- Special Episode: Creativity & Change - A Discussion with Isis Latham
Such an honor to join Isis Latham and the Evolution Business Development Podcast with a few fellow hearts, each along their journey in storytelling and change making. 🎧 As a podcast host and storyteller, I encourage all who listen...consi…
- Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in the Era of AI - Part 4
In Part 4 of this Limited Audio Series exploring Generative AI, we discuss the power of and importance of Altruism in the arena of policy setting for Generative AI. Every gesture counts. If we are going to find out humanity in these techno…
- Limited Audio Series: Leading Change In the Era of AI - Part 3
Part 3 of a Limited Audio Series on Leading Change in the Era of AI. A reflection on all the testimony on the topic of Generative AI.
- Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in the Era of AI - Part 2
Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in the Era of AI - Part 2. Are we sleepwalking through technology? What role has AI played in increasing our technology somnambulism? How do we wake up to what is happening all around us? Thanks for the…
- Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in The Era of AI - Part 1
Limited Audio Series on Leading Change in the Era of AI. This is an audio accompaniment to a LinkedIn Newsletter with the same title authored by the host, Bill Kirst. Enjoy the brief listen and deep reflections from each in this series.
- June 1 Interlude: A Summer Sign Off
Before taking the summer off to restore, rejuvenate and research new guests, I wanted to share a brief interlude to thank all the loyal listeners around the world. We've reached a milestone with 50,000 full episode listens from people arou…
- Episode 124: The Art & Science Of Change with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci
Tim Creasey is the Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci, the research-based organziation focused solely on change management. Tim is a change expert, researcher and author who focuses on achieving change success with and through people. His…