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S3 Episode 13 - Leading Change: Strategies for Empowering Teams with Cathy Ach
How can organizations effectively navigate change to foster growth and empower their teams?
Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Cathy Ach, founder of Learning Paradigms. In this episode, Cathy shares her expertise in leadership, strategy, and change management, offering invaluable insights for women entrepreneurs and business leaders. Learn how to align your team, overcome resistance to change, and lead with authenticity as Cathy provides actionable strategies for navigating organizational transformations.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Strategic Planning – Cathy emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and strategy to unify teams and guide decision-making, enabling organizations to thrive during times of change.
- Communicate the “Why” – Successful change starts with explaining the rationale behind it. Cathy discusses how understanding the purpose of change fosters buy-in from employees and reduces resistance.
- Overcoming Resistance with Empathy – Cathy shares how addressing skepticism and resistance with empathy and clear communication can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
- Leverage External Expertise – Cathy highlights the value of bringing in outside consultants to provide fresh perspectives and guide organizations through complex change initiatives.
Tune in to this insightful discussion and discover how to embrace change and lead your organization to success with practical strategies from Cathy Ach!
Cathy is the founder and President of Learning Paradigms, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in strategy, leadership development, and organizational change. She is recognized for her ability to work visually with clients in mapping out
complex business problems and in developing customized solutions to drive growth. With nearly 20 years of corporate leadership experience at BankBoston, Andersen Consulting, and Baxter Healthcare, she launched her business in 2000.
Cathy provides high-impact consulting and coaching services across diverse industries, including health care, pharmaceuticals/ life sciences, aviation, media, retail, and professional services, to clarify strategic direction, drive leadership growth, and enhance team alignment. LPI’s clients over the past ten years have included Baxter International, Walgreens, W.W. Grainger, Horizon Therapeutics, Starcom Worldwide, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and United Airlines.
Cathy holds a BA in Social Psychology from Amherst College and an MS in Learning & Organizational Change from Northwestern University. She is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation. Additionally, she is certified in the use of the TypeCoach Verifier Communication & Influence System™, the Leadership Circle Profile 360™, the Balanced Scorecard™, and Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead Methodology™.
You can connect with Cathy Ach here:
Website: https://learningparadigms.com/about-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-ach-7b4731/
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