Are you wondering how to move your business from strategic guessing to strategic innovation?

If so, this episode of our podcast might just be the one you've been waiting for. Our host, Denise Cooper, is joined by none other than Pamela Brooks Richards. As an executive coach with an undying passion for facilitating positive change, Pam has a wealth of knowledge to share with us today on the pivotal topic of strategic innovation

This episode's discussion takes a deep dive into the heart of strategic innovation and how it not only pertains to business but also our personal lives. Pamela Brooks Richards points out the inherent tension and potential conflict in this process. She emphasizes the need to think out of the box, to step out of our bubble, to see things in broader strokes before narrowing down to specifics. This, she says, helps us get out of our own way, view things from a fresh perspective, and prevent ourselves from prematurely discarding ideas that could lead to innovation.

So, if you've been seeking insights into the connection between strategic capacity and meeting organizational goals, then this episode is a must-listen for you.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

1. No one has a crystal ball - how can people leverage their skills to meet their personal and professional goals? [05:29]
2. How can you check yourself to see if you're practicing convergent thinking?[12:11]
3. How can we use micro-behaviors to influence change in your organization?[27:25]

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GUEST PAMELA BROOKS RICHARDS

Pam is known for her passion for people and facilitating positive change for anyone in need with an open mind.  She enjoys being an executive coach and helping people discover their strengths to make life transformations. Pam has helped design and run several leadership programs at ASU and continues to help organizations with executive staffing and teambuilding.  She appreciates her many opportunities to work with others and being a part of their discovery process, including running Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead™ program as a Certified Facilitator and running Conversational Intelligence™ by Judith Glaser.

Pam's passion for performance grew throughout her athletic career and playing volleyball for the University of Washington.  She studied organizational and interpersonal development in her first masters and counseling in her second.   She uses her assessment tools and understanding of people to create workshops and experiences that can create transformational performance breakthroughs for both individuals and teams. She loves all the work coming out of neuroscience today and what actually leads to better performers and what helps us enjoy life to the fullest.

She has presented to large groups, such as the Philip 66 – International Conference and Baxter Asia Pacific's International Strategic Thinking Workshop in Shanghai. She has facilitated large groups in Dare to Lead ™ and been a part of the smaller conferences such as BADD, 101 Black Women's Coalition, and ASU's Commission on the Status of Women and is a Master SPARK facilitator for ASU. 

In her spare time, she loves to riding her bike, hiking, sailing and even playing a bit of golf now with her husband.