Coffee & Change

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of hosting and running a podcast is when a guest you have just interviewed feels seen, heard and believed. And it is from that place of belonging that he or she so enthusiastically says, “Oh, you know who you should have on your show…” And another bridge is built to another human I wouldn’t have met otherwise.

Well, this past week, I got to meet one of those incredible humans. David Watson, a former guest once said to me, “You have to interview Tim Seelig for the podcast.” And boy, was David right.

This is one of those stories I didn’t know I needed to hear to heal. Tim Seelig is the former Director of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and has lived and witnessed historic change in his personal and professional life.

Tim is a father, grandfather, author, a speaker, a performer, a conductor, a mentor, a coach and most importantly a friend and lifesaver to a great many humans on this Earth. Tim even won an Emmy for Best Documentary titled After Goodbye: An AIDS Story. This hour flew by and it was so what my heart and soul needed. It was a true honor to spend time in the presence of a modern elder and mystic who reminds us of the power of creativity and connection, and how it saves lives. Thank you, Tim for joining the show and thank you David for the connection.

Links to Performances:

- Testimony, written by Stephen Schwartz: https://youtu.be/-XZRNL9ZnyM?si=XZET-dmKFe3CUpGO

Tim Seelig: Farewell Concert Opening: https://youtu.be/CUnnglbG2nY?si=naZwFMdDqLeW0KWG

Stephen Schwartz Acceptance Speech mentioning Tim: https://youtu.be/nNeuQ-6yv6U?si=PtW-wm7z8N913nXh

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My next guest opens the aperture to untapped potential, illuminates lifelong purpose and captures possibility for healing, all from the most complex canvas on earth…the human face. Jon Meadows is a high-end headshot photographer and expression coach whose work changes lives. He builds up his subjects teaching them how to present themselves on camera and get the best out of them. His results speak for themselves, found in the faces of powerful humans who unite with themselves from a place of healing and happiness, all captured in a shot. Join me in this fascinating discussion with Jon as we talk about how expression, representation and healing all happen in front of and behind the camera. Enjoy the conversation.

Welcome back to Coffee & Change. After a much needed summer break, we are returning to kick off the Fall 2023 Season. This season we will be connecting with many creatives and hearing their stories in change. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the upcoming Fall lineup of guests, starting next week.

Such an honor to join Isis Latham and the Evolution Business Development Podcast with a few fellow hearts, each along their journey in storytelling and change making.

🎧 As a podcast host and storyteller, I encourage all who listen...consider ways to find your voice and discover your roots. The transformative power of telling your story with these goals in mind can change your world. That is when the healing continues.

💝 And this work in healing through change begins with finding your purpose.

✍ When you write your personal purpose and vision statement add an ellipsis to it rather than a period. It will never be done...

🎙 And if you are ready to share your story, I am here to help. And this advice is for you.

"Not every Podcast / Host / Journalist is for you. It is like a 2-way job interview, and you get to decide. Never let anyone dim your light."

In Part 4 of this Limited Audio Series exploring Generative AI, we discuss the power of and importance of Altruism in the arena of policy setting for Generative AI. Every gesture counts. If we are going to find out humanity in these technologies, then every gesture counts.

Part 3 of a Limited Audio Series on Leading Change in the Era of AI. A reflection on all the testimony on the topic of Generative AI.

Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in the Era of AI - Part 2. Are we sleepwalking through technology? What role has AI played in increasing our technology somnambulism? How do we wake up to what is happening all around us? Thanks for the listen.

Limited Audio Series on Leading Change in the Era of AI. This is an audio accompaniment to a LinkedIn Newsletter with the same title authored by the host, Bill Kirst. Enjoy the brief listen and deep reflections from each in this series.

Before taking the summer off to restore, rejuvenate and research new guests, I wanted to share a brief interlude to thank all the loyal listeners around the world. We've reached a milestone with 50,000 full episode listens from people around the world.

Remember to keep chasing your dreams, no matter what. Perseverance, resilience and passion matter more than ever.

Look forward to returning with more stories in change in the Fall Season 2023. Till then, have a relaxing and memorable holiday.

Tim Creasey is the Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci, the research-based organziation focused solely on change management. Tim is a change expert, researcher and author who focuses on achieving change success with and through people. His work forms the world’s largest body of knowledge in change management.

Tim's role as Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci means bringing new perspective and understanding to the world of change management. Tim has built a career that’s steeped in a foundation of unparalleled insight from the challenges and trends to a vision for the future. Using his economics background, Tim brings a data-rich, analytic perspective to give organizations powerful, actionable insights into change success. Speaking to audiences around the globe, Tim is authentic, knowledgeable and unassumingly funny, creating memorable experiences that leave his audiences prepared, energized and ready to bring about positive change.

Learn more about Tim and Prosci at http://www.prosci.com

Enjoy the conversation.