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Trusting the Vision with Alicia La Hoz and Omira Gonzalez

June 2, 2024

Julie and Merrell sit down with leadership partners and leaders Alicia and Omaira. To say we got along with these ladies is an understatement; we LOVED chatting with them about strategy and vision, starting a non-profit, how to build successful teams and partnerships, and the power of storytelling. We get into how to “grieve well” at work, and how to let go of systems or processes that don’t serve us, even if it’s the myth of productivity!  
Learn more about Family Bridges, or their corporate program BridgesXL.

Trapped in a Cave with YoYo Ma with Stephen Kertis

May 7, 2024

No, we will not give context for this episode’s title!! You’ll just have to listen to our joyful conversation with friend, client, and colleague Stephen Kertis. We talk about his beginnings at a PBS station in Western Kentucky, forming his creative agency, and spelunking with a living music legend. Stephen also generously shares the influence that grief, storytelling, and relationship-building have on his business.
Learn more about Kertis Creative here.

The Lion King Changed My Life! with Dr. Lisa Mitchell

April 8, 2024

Theatre Kids, unite! We sat down for a funny, engaging, slightly over-caffeinated conversation with Dr. Lisa Mitchell from The Disney Theatrical Group. We discuss what we learned to bring to in-person gatherings from virtual ones during the pandemic, what business leaders can learn about approaching change from theatre artists, and when the stories we tell can help or hinder; especially when we tell them to ourselves. Plus, Lisa defines “Intrapreneurship”, and Merrell reveals why she has all of The Grinch memorized.Learn more about Disney Musicals in Schools, the work of Carol Dweck, and listen to “It Starts with a Dream” by Alan Menken.

Hats on Hats on Hats with Stephanie Redish Hoffman

March 1, 2024

What happens when 3 marketers record a podcast? In this episode recorded in August, we sit down with Google leader Steph Reddish Hoffman to discuss our mutual attraction to breadth of experience vs depth, the challenge of delegation when you lead, and not adding “too much value”.  And we ask the age-old question: Is all feedback a gift?  Steph also generously shares her experience working alongside grief and loss, when to take it off the shelf, and why we cried during the Barbie movie.

Mind the Gap with Brandon Reed

February 2, 2024

It’s every entrepreneur’s wildest dream, but how do you adapt when your product becomes massively successful, practically overnight? This week, Julie and Merrell sit down with Disney alum Brandon Reed to learn how his podcast 12 HOUR SOUND MACHINES surpassed 1 million weekly listeners, while the rest of us were sleeping.

Plus: Proven networking tactics to transform you from an intern to an executive, along with Brandon’s next-level productivity hacks to help your team work faster and get more things done.

Don’t Call it a Comeback

January 12, 2024

Julie and Merrell return to The Changing Times, and times really have changed. In this mini-episode, we explain why Leadership and Creativity is the perfect theme for Season 3, we learn about Julie’s new leadership role as President of the Wunderlin company, and we reflect on the passing of Karen Wunderlin, grateful for everything we’ve shared, including her all-time favorite, Brene Brown.

Plus: Julie and Merrell return to their storytelling roots to get extra creative this season.

The Changing Times Podcast, Season 3

January 5, 2024

The times they are a changing, a change is gonna come, etc etc etc. Welcome back to the Changing Times podcast! Host Julie Wunderlin previews what is to come in this upcoming season of Changing Times: conversations with leaders discussing change, growth, grief, and everything in between. We hope you will join us on the first Friday of the month for our new episodes!

The Power of Relationships with George Anderson

July 2, 2021

As we wrap up Season 2 of The Changing Times Podcast, we couldn’t think of anybody better to do it with than our dear friend George Anderson. A self-proclaimed Podcast King, George beautifully tkaes us through his time at GE and Synchrony Financial, to sum up the power of investing in your relationships with colleagues, self-awareness, and continuous learning. Plus: Karen and Merrell go outside, Julie loses her voice, and all 3 eat their own cooking from the past season.

Build Me Up, Buttercup! with Ben and Theresa Reno-Weber

May 21, 2021

Ben and Theresa Reno-Weber sit down with the Changing Times Ladies to talk to us about the jobs that took them all around the world, and the life change that will take them on a second trip around! From Coast Guard postings, to smoke breaks in Bosnia, to their extrovert tent in Louisville; Ben and Theresa take us through their exciting careers and their enlightening approach to change.

Better Ingredients, Better Culture with Paul Robinson

May 21, 2021

Paul Robinson translated his 20+ years of experience as a Papa Johns franchisee into being the award-winning President and CEO of Louisville-based non-profit, Home of the Innocents. Paul beautifully demonstrates the power of living a purposeful, clarity, and vision-driven life as an individual and as a leader. We talk about his transition from a private business owner to a non-profit leader, how to build a strong work culture, and what makes the special garlic butter sauce from Papa Johns taste so delicious.
Learn more about Home of the Innocents.

Delighting in the Details with Adam Bleibtreu

May 7, 2021

What can you learn from the Muppets? According to our guest Adam: patience, attention to detail, collaboration, and leadership. He started his career producing The Muppet Babies and went on to work at start-ups, big companies, small companies, and as an entrepreneur. He’s currently the CMO of the staffing agencies ASGN and Creative Circle, and generously gave us his time to discuss change, challenges, and what he’s learned from his 25 years working in marketing and branding.

Our First Book Club with Dave Mochel

April 23, 2021

Coach, speaker, and author Dave Mochel visits The Changing Times Podcast to discuss his book Good Life Practice. We talk about being the main character in your story, the benefits of cold showers (or cold water in general), human connection, and Dave’s journey into coaching and writing the book. We had a blast talking with Dave, and we think you’ll love our conversation with him too!

Dave’s coaching practice: Applied Attention
Dave’s TED Talk: What Are You Practicing Right Now?

Model Behavior with Tatia Granger

April 09, 2021

We were elated to welcome fellow coach and organizational behavior expert Tatia Granger to the podcast. We talk about the power of modeling in her career (both for others and those who have modeled for her), the influence of the Georgetown Institute for Leadership in her coaching practice, and the letter she wrote that changed her career.

Learn more about The Wunderlin Company and contact us here.

Resources in this episode:
Learn more about Tatia or contact her via the Granger Leadership Practice.
Jack and Jill Organization
Georgetown University Institute for Leadership

Finding the Common Thread with Luckett Davidson

March 26, 2021

We were thrilled when our friend colleague Luckett Davidson agreed to come on the podcast to discuss her journey to coaching and her approach to change. We talk about art, food, transitions, and boxes of rocks. Luckett is a true renaissance woman, a master storyteller, and an absolute joy; we hope you enjoy our conversation with her! You can buy Luckett’s Stand STRONG books here, and learn more about her coaching practice here.

Learn more about The Wunderlin Company and let us know if we can help you with any big changes you’re tackling.

More resources:
Transitions by Willliam Bridges
Presence-Based Coaching
Body=Brain by Amanda Blake

We’re Back!

March 19, 2021

We’re back! Season 2 of The Changing Times Podcast is here. This season, we’re tackling change, talking with our favorite leaders and coaches, and launching the Changing Times Book Club! The first book we’re tackling is Good Life Practices by Dave Mochel. Buy the book here, and check out The Wunderlin Company on our site.

Looking for Beauty: Leadership Interview with Mary Jo Asmus

December 18, 2020

We continue our conversation on leadership with fellow coach Mary Jo Asmus. We talk about the impact of Presence Based Coaching, which hobbies enrich everyone’s coaching practice and the virtues of taking 30 minutes to eat a raisin.

Read more on our blog, and check out more of Mary Jo’s photography.

Leading From the Inside Out

December 04, 2020

We kick off our ongoing conversations on leadership style, by sitting down and chatting with our longtime friend. colleague. and client Elaine Gravatte. Elaine has spent her career in the manufacturing industry, making the transition from HR to executive leader. Currently, she’s president and COO of DDW. We pick her brain on balancing motherhood with a high-stakes career, the impact of a long-term coaching relationship, and the power of emotional agility in her leadership style.

If you enjoy our conversation with Elaine, please leave us a review on iTunes, and share our podcast with a friend!

Career Crossroads Pt. 3: New Normal Networking

November 20, 2020

On the final installment of our Career Crossroads series, we welcome our friend and fellow career coach Shaunda Lambert to tackle networking during a pandemic. Who is the most important person you should be networking with? Why is it a lower risk to network during the pandemic? And how can you show up as your best self, time and time again?

Read more on the Changing Times blog and visit our website to learn more about working with a Wunderlin Company Coach.

Career Crossroads Pt. 2: Your Virtual Toolkit

November 06, 2020

Welcome to part 2 of our Career Crossroads series! Once you’ve done the homework around your career transition, it’s time to assemble your tools. Karen, Merrell, and Julie walk you through the essential things to have in your virtual toolkit to help you network during the pandemic. Do you still need physical business cards? Where do you keep track of everything? And how essential is a LinkedIn profile? Listen to find out everything to have in your virtual toolkit today!

Career Crossroads Pt. 1: Do Your Homework

October 23, 2020

Many find themselves at a career crossroads in this pandemic: their role has changed, they’ve lost their job, or their life circumstances have shifted dramatically. On the first installation of the Career Crossroads series, Karen and Merrell discuss the most important, but often skipped first step of networking and looking for a new job. What are the most crucial questions to ask yourself? What should you be paying attention to and making note of? And what jobs do Merrell and Karen have in common going all the way back to high school?

Visit our blog and learn more about working with one of The Wunderlin Company Coaches.

What’s Your Type?

October 08, 2020

Welcome to our very first episode! We’re digging into the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; we go over each preference, what they mean, and how you can use that information for your work today. How is your team similar? Where do they experience differences? How can you pump up those strengths, and support those areas where you may have stress fractures? We also try and guess a few celebrities Myers-Briggs types, and compare ourselves to Brene Brown.

The Changing Times Podcast is a production of the Wunderlin Company. For more notes and resources on this episode, visit our blog. You can also learn more about working with The Wunderlin Company and read past issues of Changing Times.

Welcome to The Changing Times Podcast!

September 23, 2020

Welcome to The Changing Times Podcast. Hosted by Karen Wunderlin, President and founder of The Wunderlin Company, and Merrell Grant, Former GE Executive and executive coach. With the help of their producer Julie, Karen and Merrell take the wildly popular Changing Times Newsletter and bring it into 2020. They take their combined 60+ years of experience as coaches, facilitators, organizational change leaders, and executives to explore the topics and ideas that they find most exciting and inspiring. Using their unique coaching lenses, they’ll break down topics around how to work better, be a better leader, and how to work with your best friend. Subscribe today to learn and laugh, wherever you listen to podcasts!

Learn more about The Wunderlin Company and Changing Times at www.wunderlin.com.