Self-Awareness Is Broken in Corporate America: How One Coach Fixes It One Person at a Time

Show Notes for "Self-Awareness Is Broken in Corporate America: How One Coach Fixes It One Person at a Time"

Episode Summary: In this illuminating conversation, Kumar Dattatreyan sits down with Desiree Goldey, a disruptive force in talent and culture transformation. As Director of Talent Operations at ZRG Partners and Founder of Do Better Consulting, Desiree shares her unique approach to creating lasting organizational impacts through individual mindset change and data-driven insights.

Key Topics Explored:

• The philosophy behind "Do Better Consulting" and how it applies to both personal and professional growth
• Self-awareness as the foundation for meaningful organizational change
• The disconnect between corporate culture, values, and performance metrics (KPIs)
• A systemic approach to culture transformation that focuses on one person at a time
• How hospitality industry experience shaped Desiree's leadership philosophy
• The importance of empathy and authenticity in professional environments
• A critical look at DEI implementation and how it could be reformed
• The power of helping people "belong to their seat" rather than just placing them there

Notable Quotes:

• "Every individual comes to this table with something. I'm trying to get at the root of it."
• "If you're putting someone in the seat and you're not making them belong to the seat, you've got nothing."
• "Please take a time, take a breath, and do better. We can all do better in some things."
• "The customer is your people."

Practical Insights:

• How to help leaders develop greater self-awareness and empathy
• The importance of understanding individual values and motivations in coaching
• Why data-driven approaches matter in culture transformation
• The connection between employee experience and business success

About Desiree Goldey: Desiree brings a wealth of experience from across multiple industries including hospitality, CPG, sales, and talent acquisition. Her journey from the hospitality industry to talent operations provides her with unique insights into leadership development and organizational culture. As the founder of Do Better Consulting, she challenges traditional approaches to DEI and workplace culture through a focus on individual mindset change.

Connect with Desiree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireegoldey/

Next Episode: Stay tuned for a follow-up conversation with Desiree about leadership in the age of AI - exploring how technology is transforming how we identify, develop, and evaluate leadership potential.