In this episode, Tom Dardick opens up about a hard-earned truth from decades in coaching, consulting, and leadership development: insight alone doesn’t change people—consistent practice does. Drawing from personal experiences with The Communication Gym, his transition into purpose-centered consulting, and the creation of the Mentor Machine Protocol, Tom explores why so many change efforts fail and what it really takes to build lasting human and organizational transformation.
Through parallels with medicine, psychology, positive psychology research, and real-world organizational behavior studies, Tom examines why many traditional models unintentionally reinforce dependency rather than capability. He shares candid reflections on his own missteps and what he’s learning about agency, habit formation, and the shift from self-interest to shared mission.
This episode challenges the assumptions behind coaching and consulting while honoring their value, offering a humble, research-backed exploration of what truly drives sustained change at both the individual and organizational level.
Whether you’re a leader, coach, consultant, HR professional, or someone committed to personal growth, this conversation will help you rethink how development really works—and how to build systems that empower people to grow from the inside out.
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