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Org Design PodcastUnleashing the Power of Org Design: Insights from Kattie Capozza on Patterns, Connectivity, and Strategic Decision-MakingSend us a textIn this podcast episode, Kattie Capozza discusses her approach to org design based on her lived experience. She emphasizes the importance of understanding cause and effect, identifying patterns, and connecting different aspects of an organization. Starting with the operating model and considering factors such as workflow, structure, talent, and business cycles can lead to more thoughtful and strategic org design decisions. Capozza also highlights the need for patience, involving employees in the design process, and providing them with choices and transparency to minimize resistance to change.Support the show
2023-10-1128 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Exploring the Dynamics of Female FriendshipsJoin Kattie as she welcomes Laura Tyler as her new co-host. Together with their friend Maureen Gegan they dive into a candid conversation about female friendships - how they take work and many times don’t work out or fade away…but when they do they’re so important and create both physical and mental health benefits. Shared on this episode:Healthline: Benefits of a Girl Squad and Female Friendships"Tend and Befriend Theory"Rachel Vorona Cote: The Art of Loving and Losing Female FriendsVox: How to Handle a Lopsided FriendshipCompelling Question...
2022-06-211h 15
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Part Two: Fumbling and Finding Your Way With Elder CareIn this first part of a two part conversation, we begin discussing the dynamics of being a care taker to our aging parents and family members. Kattie is joined by guests Amy Deslauriers, Amelia Mani, and Karen Wade to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned around taking care of others, taking care of "business", and taking time to care for our selves.Shared on this episode:Caregiving.org - Resources Care Giver Action Network: 10 Tips for Family CaregiversCare Giver ActionDaughterhood.orgCare Giver ConnectionDid You Know: Caregiving for the LBGTQI+ CommunitySAGE USA...
2022-05-3152 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Part One: Fumbling and Finding Your Way With Elder CareIn this first part of a two part conversation, we begin discussing the dynamics of being a care taker to our aging parents and family members. Kattie is joined by guests Amy Deslauriers, Amelia Mani, and Karen Wade to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned around taking care of others, taking care of "business", and taking time to care for our selves.Shared on this episode:AARP: Caregiving in the United StatesLearn More About Generation Jonesimprfct life®The CornerInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits...
2022-05-1057 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®The Pursuit of What Matters MostIn episode three we explore the pursuit of understanding what matters most to us as individuals and how to gain better alignment with that in our live. Kattie is joined by guests Kristina Grant and Jen Gutman to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned, some of the implications of not doing this, detractors to our pursuit, and some advice to others as they embark on their own journey of discovery.Shared on this episode:Pew Research: What Makes Life Meaningful: Views from 17 advanced economiesTiny Buddha: Knowing What Matters Instead of Living by DefaultHBR: 6 Causes of Bu...
2022-04-051h 20
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Hey! Who are you calling Boomer? We're Gen X!In episode two we give some time to "the forgotten generation"; Generation X. Kattie and Mila invite their two close friends Laura and Mary to reflect on the past (heart throbs, mix tapes, lawn darts, and movies that scared us) before discussing the more complex aspects of this generation during middle age and looking forward into retirement. Join us for laughs, debate, and a little wishful thinking.Shared on this episode:Molly Ringwald in The NewYorker: What About the Breakfast Club? O Magazine: The New Midlife Crisis: Why (and How) It's Hitting Gen X WomenEnjoli Perfume Comme...
2022-03-151h 12
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Season 2 Premiere: Change, change, and more changeWelcome back to Season Two of the House of Apis podcast. Kattie and Mila share their experiences with an annual reflection tool called YearCompass. Plus, they announce several exciting changes coming to House of Apis.Shared on this episode:YearCompassThe History of Women and Banking Thanks to RBGWomen and Credit Over the DecadesDid You Know: Wabi SabiJapanology: What Does Wabi Sabi MeanThis Column Will Change Your Life: The Beauty in ImperfectionPsychology Today: The Beauty of ImperfectionIt Doesn't All Suck: Traveling With IntentionPositive News: "Three Good Things: City Tours from Eye...
2022-02-221h 07
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®End of Year Message from Kattie and MilaTake a listen to the House of Apis end of year message where Mila and Kattie take a moment to personally reflect on 2021 and look forward to 2022. YearCompass 2021/2022House of ApisThe HiveInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts: Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat
2021-12-2113 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Adventures at TEDWomen 2021Kattie and Mila share their experience at TEDWomen and highlight some of the amazing women and organizations that were showcased. Shared on this episode:TEDWomen 2021TED: Ideas Worth SpreadingKyra Gaunt: Deep Play the Black Girls WayKyra Gaunt: Video Shared During Deep Play the Black Girls Way SessionDiana Adams: Chosen Family Law CenterEmily Pilliton-Lam: Girls GarageGina Chavez: Niñas Arriba College FundGina Chavez: "La Que Manda" Latin Grammy AwardsSrishti Bakshi: MOWO FleetCOP26: UN Climate Change ConferenceShabana Basij-Rasikh - School of Leadership AfghanistanShabana Basij-Rasikh: TEDWomen 2021 Presentation "The Dream of Educating Afghan Girls Lives On"Kathryn Kolbert: Champion of Adva...
2021-12-1458 min
2021-12-1200 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Choosing to be Child Free - Extended EpisodeKattie and Mila are joined by two guests Geneviéve Ho Sam Sooi and Laura O'Connor to discuss the choice to be child free. We'll share current trends around this choice, explore some of the reasons this choice is made, and share our experiences and personal journeys. Shared on this episode:CNN: Why More Women Are Deciding Not to Have KidsWorld Economic Forum: Bye, bye, baby? Birthrates are declining globally - here's why it mattersThe Guardian: Pope Francis: The Choice to Not Have Children is SelfishMic: 8 Questions We Need to Stop Asking Women Who Don't Want Kids...
2021-11-091h 19
2021-11-0801 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Episode 9 Bonus Clip: Zoom FatigueKattie and Mila discuss "Zoom Fatigue" - something many of us are experiencing after the past two years of using video conferencing as our primary way to see and communicate with friends, family, and colleagues. Listen in to this bonus episode to hear our experiences with this form of fatigue and some tips on what you can do to alleviate some of the down side.Harvard Business Review: "How to Combat Zoom Fatigue"Body and Soul: "Why are Zoom calls so draining?"
2021-10-1910 min
The Learning & Development PodcastThe Disney Episode with Kattie CapozzaDavid & Kattie led L&D in different regions - at the same - at The Walt Disney Company and in this episode they reminisce about what it was like, some of the great opportunities they had and some of the challenges they faced. This is a candid conversation that will appease Disney fans - and L&D fans - alike. KEY TAKEAWAYS For large organisations like Disney, the approach to L&D has to be different for each business unit and its growth trajectory. Teaching someone something, changing them and then putting them back i...
2021-10-1946 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®What I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger"Woulda, coulda, shoulda"...All those things that if we had just known, might have shaped us differently or sent us in different life directions. Kattie and Mila invite their good friends Amy Deslauriers and Sonia Davidson to discuss some life lessons they wish they had know a bit earlier and how knowing them may have made a difference...or not. Shared on this episode:Live Your Life On Purpose Blog: 7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger by Annie ZelmDid You Know: More Dangerous Than A Shark?10 Animals Mor...
2021-10-051h 04
2021-10-0301 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Self Care is NOT SelfishListen in on a discussion exploring how we, as a society, are emerging from COVID lockdowns and how this is impacting our mental and physical wellbeing. Kattie and Mila will share their personal stories with navigating stress and experiencing what is called "languishing" and provide a few no cost / low cost ideas on how to invest in a little self care to get you through. Shared on this episode:NY Times: "There's a Name for the Blah Your Feeling: It's Called Languishing"Open Learn: "Stress and anxiety in the digital age: The dark side of technology"Psy...
2021-09-211h 10
2021-09-1601 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Extended Episode: "Did you just say the F-word?"Kattie and Mila invite their dear friend Lina AbiRafeh (global women's rights expert and "Hell Yeah" Feminist) to join them in a discussion around feminism and feminists. They'll explore the concept and misconceptions around the term feminist, discuss their own personal journeys around being feminists, and tackle some tough questions that often get presented to feminists to defend or justify. They'll also spend some time discussing the situation in Afghanistan and the impact on women and girls in the country and what we can do to help.Shared on this episode:TEDBlog: What's the definition of fe...
2021-09-071h 20
2021-09-0101 min
2021-08-2900 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Taking Our Seat at the Table: Women in LeadershipKattie and Mila discuss why, in 2021, we are still talking about the lack of women, and especially women of color, in senior leadership roles in businesses and organizations. Especially when we see more and more research showing that the stylistic behaviors and values that women leaders bring to the table tend to be those that are highly valued by employees.Shared on this episode:IBM Institute for Business Value StudyPixar's "Purl"Pixar's Kristen Lester InterviewMcKinsey: "One is the loneliest number"LeanIn: Women in the Workplace 2020McKinsey: "Why Diversity Matters"Forbes: "How Women Leaders Are Building Better W...
2021-08-241h 00
2021-08-2001 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®The Problem With Impostor SyndromeHosts Kattie and Mila explore the concept of impostor syndrome; what it is and the challenge with traditional discussions on the phenomenon. They explore the concept of environmental exclusion when the culture, environment, biases surrounding a person are more so the cause of feeling like an imposter vs. an internally occurring phenomenon.Shared on this episode:Review of Original Research: "The Impostor Phenomenon: Recent Research Findings Regarding Dynamics, Personality and Family Patterns and Their Implications for Treatment" by Joe Langford and Pauline Rose ClanceHBR: "Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome" by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann B...
2021-08-1059 min
2021-08-0702 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Beyond the News: Personal Reflections on COVIDHosts Kattie and Mila go beyond the news and talk about how COVID has impacted us on a personal level. Join us for a conversation with our friends Kirsti J. and Patty F. where we share how we've personally navigated the last year and a half - what we experienced, how we managed, and what we learned about ourselves. Shared on this episode:COVID Impact on Women and Work: CNN Business: The US economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. All of them were held by women.It Doesn't All Suck: Falling In Love on...
2021-07-2758 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®That Darn Four Letter Word...HELP!Hosts Kattie and Mila explore the internal tension that exists within us when it comes to asking for help. Why is it so hard for so many of us? What are the benefits of getting more comfortable with asking for help? Join us for a conversation with our friends Franci Wessels and Laura Tyler where we share our very personal experiences with learning the art of asking for help. Shared on this episode:Why asking for help is so hard and what's at risk if we don't ask: CNBC: Why Asking for Help is so Ha...
2021-07-1350 min
2021-07-1201 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®How to be a "Good Girl": The Impact of Culture and ContextHosts Kattie and Mila explore how our personal culture and context shape us into the women we are today. Join us for a conversation with our friends Susan Long Walsh and Anjali Gvalani where we share our very personal experiences, celebrate our role models, and discuss the signals we received growing up that told us what "good girls" were supposed to do.Shared on this episode:Time Poverty: HBR: Beyond Material Poverty: Why Time Poverty Matters for Individuals, Organisations, and NationsGatesNotes: Two Superpowers We Wish We HadTime: Melinda Gates Offers a Solution to Time Pove...
2021-06-2951 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Today's Episode Brought to You by the Letter "S" - Self, Support, and SolidarityWelcome to House of Apis. Hosts Kattie and Mila introduce you to a new space for women and girls to come together for self development, support, and solidarity. This episode explores the three pillars and shares some self development opportunities for you to get started on your own journey.Shared on this episode:Self Development Plan and Rowboat Worksheet (available at House of Apis website when you sign up for the newsletter.)"Did You Know" - First use of the word "vagina" by a production company in film. "The Menstruation Story" https://youtu.be/4kWR-rIKRe4
2021-06-1544 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®Trailer Episode 2- Learning to Podcast :)A sound bite for episode 2 of the House of Apis podcast where Kattie and Mila share the three core pillars of the community they are building for women and girls.
2021-06-0901 min
@ The Corner w/ imprfct life®What the heck is House of Apis?Welcome to House of Apis. Hosts Kattie and Mila introduce you to a new space for women and girls to come together for self development, support, and solidarity. This episode introduces you to our two hosts and co-founders of House of Apis and invites you to come along with them and join a community of unapologetically extraordinary women.www.houseofapis.comInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts: Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: ZapsplatDid you know? segment sources:https://www...
2021-06-0146 min