Podcast Episode #28: The Conversations Organizations Avoid

Guest: Derek Mulhern

Focus:

The hidden conversations happening underneath every leadership team

How avoidance patterns show up in team and staff dynamics

Why “nice” cultures often struggle with trust and accountability

Moving from reactive conversations to intentional leadership dialogue

Derek Mulhern, PCC is an executive coach and organizational strategist who helps nonprofits and associations navigate change, strengthen leadership alignment, and build resilient strategies. With 15+ years of experience in executive leadership, strategic planning, and board governance, Derek combines systems thinking with a coaching-centered approach that helps teams move from vision to action. He is the founder of Derek Mulhern Coaching & Consulting.