--- title: Activating Greatness Podcast Episodes | Strategy & Change description: "Strategy & Change | Insights from Velocity Advisory Group’s Activating Greatness podcast: practical leadership, growth, and strategies to help you and your team excel." --- [![Velocity Advisory Group](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Velocity-Logo-2023-Wide-1.png)](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/) ☰ Menu - About - [Meet Our Team](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/about/) - [Meet Our Coaches](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/coaches/) - [Careers](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/careers/) - [Speaking Engagements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/velocity-speakers/) - Solutions - [Culture & Engagement](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/culture-engagement/) - [DISC Assessments & Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/disc-assessments-training/) - [Employee Experience](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/employee-experience/) - [Executive Coaching](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/executive-coaching/) - [Family Business](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/family-business/) - [Leadership Development](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/leadership-development/) - [Sales Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/5cs-of-selling/) - [Strategy & Implementation](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/strategy-implementation/) - Resources - [Activating Greatness Podcast](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/podcast/) - [Blog](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/blog/) - [Case Studies](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/case-studies/) - [News and Announcements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/news-and-events/) - [OrderDisc](https://orderdisc.com/) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/upcoming-events/) - Industries - [Construction](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/construction/) - [Financial Services](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/financial-services/) - [Life Sciences](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/lifesciences/) - [Contact](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/contact/) Velocity Advisory Group # Activating Greatness Podcast Episode recaps, takeaways, and free tools from conversations with leaders who build great teams. Filter episodes Topic Culture & Engagement Leadership Mindset Communication & Coaching Team Alignment Accountability & High Performance Strategy & Change HR & People Strategy AI & the Future of Work Industry Construction Life Sciences & Healthcare Financial Services & Insurance Professional Services Technology Sports & Endurance Clear filters SortNewest firstOldest first Oct 12, 2026 | Episode 52 ## [Construction Leadership Development Without a Playbook — with Lisa O'Brien](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-52-construction-leadership-development-lisa-obrien) Procore's Lisa O'Brien explains why construction faces technology, business, and culture change at once, and how executives can become the bridge. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-52-construction-leadership-development-lisa-obrien) Sep 8, 2026 | Episode 46 ## [Evolving Organizational Culture Through Crisis and Growth — with Tom Ulbrich](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-46-evolving-organizational-culture-tom-ulbrich) Goodwill of Western New York CEO Tom Ulbrich explains how he evolved a culture of stability in a crisis and why accountability needs constant coaching. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-46-evolving-organizational-culture-tom-ulbrich) Aug 31, 2026 | Episode 45 ## [Organizational Health: The Hidden Business Risk Boards Miss — with Jim Brown](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-45-organizational-health-jim-brown) OrgHealth Founder Jim Brown explains why organizational health is a board-level risk issue, not an HR program, and what 60% engagement costs your revenue. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-45-organizational-health-jim-brown) Jun 15, 2026 | Episode 33 ## [Leading Transformational Change: Why Shaping the Path Works — with Melissa Pepper](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-33-leading-transformational-change-melissa-pepper) Lead(h)er Founder Melissa Pepper explains how listening, shared ownership, and shaping the path turn transformational change into results that stick. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-33-leading-transformational-change-melissa-pepper) Mar 26, 2026 | Episode 16 ## [How to Modernize a Legacy Organization Without Losing Its Tradition — with Jason Nickles](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-16-tradition-meets-transformation-jason-nickles) Modern Woodmen's Jason Nickles on leading change inside a legacy organization: modernizing systems and culture while honoring tradition. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-16-tradition-meets-transformation-jason-nickles) Mar 15, 2026 | Episode 13 ## [Leading Across 22 Countries: How to Keep Values Consistent at Scale — with José Suquet](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-13-consistency-at-scale-jose-suquet) Pan-American Life CEO José Suquet on leading across 22 countries with one set of truth, disciplined listening, and consistent values at scale. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-13-consistency-at-scale-jose-suquet) Dec 24, 2025 | Episode 1 ## [Greatness Is a Daily Choice: Why Success Can Be the Enemy of Strategy — with Dave Fechtman](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-1-leading-at-the-highest-level-dave-fechtman) Velocity CEO Dave Fechtman kicks off Activating Greatness: why greatness is a daily choice and why success can be the biggest enemy of strategy. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-1-leading-at-the-highest-level-dave-fechtman) ## Ready to activate greatness on your team? Velocity Advisory Group helps leadership teams build the culture, strategy, and systems that let good people do their best work. 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