💓#MAGICademy S3E1, we had the great pleasure of meeting @Remy Meraz and @julian Lewis, founders of Zella Life, a cultural shift engine with a mission to democratize coaching for underserved middle managers and create a paradigm shift within existing organizational systems. Our discussion revolves around creating psychological safety, fostering curiosity and childlike wonder, and promoting a culture of “playaholics” (trust me it is much more fun than workaholics). 🪄
🎯Story Takeaways
1️⃣ Incorporating elements of childlike play can transform disagreements into opportunities for creative problem-solving and deeper understanding. By approaching conflicts with curiosity, compassion, grace, and resilience of a child, we can reduce tension, encourage innovative solutions, and make the resolution process more engaging and enjoyable.
2️⃣ Sustainable culture shifts start with champions who are influential talents who embody desired cultural values to drive positive change within an organization. These champions act as role models, communicators, and catalysts, bridging the gap between leadership vision and talent adoption of new cultural norms.
3️⃣ Perceiving the challenges to deal with obstacles as a game where we can keep playing to level up is a powerful reframing strategy to tackle difficult situations and potentially transform organizational cultures.
4️⃣ Remy & Julian’s MAGIC?
🍀Conversation Outline
00:00 Democratizing Coaching and Paradigm Shift
04:40 Seeking Champions for Culture Shift
06:56 Zella's Impact Story
09:49 Criteria for champion selections
11:41 Build a psychologically safe space to spark childlike wonder in adults
18:11 Shift perceptions to face challenges and shift cultures
22:11 Envisioning the Future of Technology and Human Connections
26:32 The Integration of AI and Extended Reality in Coaching and Personal Development
30:41 The Magic of Meeting Like-Minded Individuals
37:57 Embracing Curiosity, Compassion, and Grace for Growth
☕ Connect with Our Guest Here
Remy Meraz and Julian Lewis, the dynamic co-founders of Zella Life, bring over four decades of collective expertise in building, developing, and leading high-performance teams across the globe. At the heart of their coaching platform lies a unique methodology steeped in emotional intelligence (EQ), relationship science, and behavioral psychology. This powerful blend of disciplines guides their approach, setting Zella Life apart in the realm of professional development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/remy-meraz/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttoinc/
📚Reference:
Nguyen, N. (2021). The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth. The Learning Organization.
Croitoru, G., Florea, N.V., Ionescu, C.A., Robescu, V.O., Paschia, L., Uzlău, M.C., & Manea, M. (2022). Diversity in the Workplace for Sustainable Company Development. Sustainability.
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