Agent of change

“You can be efficient with everything but people.”

Phil is the person that leaders call when their business is stuck, when change is failing, or when they need their organisation to adapt, fast.

On stage he shares stories of real business transformation and proven, practical advice for addressing the human side of corporate change. In this episode of Pomona Partners’ Events Dear Boy! podcast, Phil shares his expertise on the challenges of change and growth in organisations and the importance of understanding the human dynamics within them. Phil also talks about his journey from marketing to helping human beings get out of their own way at work. He shares his experiences as a speaker and offers tips for other speakers.

Takeaways

Understanding the difference between the capability of humans and organisations is crucial for successful change and growth in organisations.

Treating human beings as cogs in a machine hinders their creativity and potential in the workplace.

Speaking engagements provide an opportunity for dialogue and learning from the audience.

Calibrating the level of challenge and confrontation in speaking engagements is important to avoid pushing too hard.

Speakers should embrace the fact that everyone in the audience is making it up as they go along and be open to learning from others.

“I became really interested in the difference between the capability of the human and the capability of the organisation.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:21 Overview of the Podcast and Guest Introduction

02:02 Phil Lewis’ Background and Expertise

05:17 The Difference Between Human Capability and Organisational Capability

08:37 Unleashing Human Potential in the Workplace

11:26 The Challenges of Change and Growth in Organizations

13:09 Phil’s Love for Speaking and the Learning Journey

18:26 Phil’s Bad Speaking Experiences

20:12 Tips for Speakers

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