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Hello culture fans!

In this week’s episode of The Culture Coach, I’m joined by Linda Carlisle—

Linda is a fractional corporate communications partner, helping business leaders, VCs, private equity firms, and their portfolio companies solve communication and culture challenges in the Moments that Matter™, including mergers, acquisitions, organizational restructuring, leadership changes, turnarounds, business process redesigns, technology implementations, and workforce reductions.

From employer branding and hiring practices to 30-day new hire interviews and intentional exit interviews, Linda shares how to create a culture where people feel seen, heard, and valued—right from the start.

If you're a CEO who’s tired of hiring for skills and firing for fit—or wondering why your team isn't quite clicking—this episode will give you the tactical strategies and deeper mindset shifts to help your internal culture reflect the brand promise you're making to the world.

If you want to connect or work with Linda, you can find her here:

Website: https://www.lcarlisle.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindakcarlisle/

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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.

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Tired of putting a Band-Aid on your people problems? 🩹

🎙️ On this week’s episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, I sat down with Ted Whetstone—executive coach, systems thinker, and former left-brainer turned whole-brainer.

Ted helps senior leaders stop reacting and start redesigning the way they think, lead, and collaborate.

Here’s a taste of what we covered:
🔁 Why systems thinking is a leadership superpower
⚡ The difference between incremental improvement and breakthrough change
🌱 How to unlock your team’s full potential—without micromanaging

If you’re a CEO or executive ready to move from control to clarity, this one’s for you.

Ted is an exceptional executive coach who helps senior leaders unlock greater influence, innovation, and impact by transforming how they think, lead, and collaborate.

Ted has coached clients across industries, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, working with leaders at every stage—from emerging executives to seasoned C-suite veterans.

Prior to founding his coaching practice, he ran companies and held broad operational roles both domestically and internationally, building a global perspective that fosters trust and results across diverse communities. Ted holds a B.S. from Cornell University and is an ICF-certified professional coach.

If you want to work with Ted you can find him here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedwhetstone/

Website: https://www.tedwhetstone.com/

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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.

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https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions/

CONNECT WITH ME
Website: CultureCoachWendy.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/
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The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/

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This week, I'm diving deep into my signature CORE Culture™ Framework, a proven model for helping leaders stop culture from happening by accident and start building one that drives retention, productivity, and purpose.

After a busy season of speaking at SHRM conferences in New Mexico and Alabama, I reflect on why I built the CORE Culture™ model and how it’s helping CEOs and HR leaders operationalize their culture in practical ways.

Whether you're building from scratch or refining what’s already there, this episode gives you the tools to make culture work for your business—not against it.

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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.

Culture Strategy Session Calls:
https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions/

CONNECT WITH ME
Website: CultureCoachWendy.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/
Instram: Instagram.com/culturecoachwendy
YouTube: YouTube.com/@CultureCoachWendy

The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/