Ever felt stuck in a cycle of burnout and missed goals? The culprit might be closer than you think—your team.

In this raw episode, I unpack Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development to expose why “who’s on your ship” determines whether you sink or soar. From personal stories of purging toxic influences to hard truths about family dynamics,

I break down:

🔷How wrong voices sabotage hope.

🔷Why “cleaning house” isn’t ruthless—it’s necessary.

🔷The #1 mistake leaders make in the “storming” phase. How to spot “energy vampires” and rebuild teams that multiply momentum.

Whether you’re leading a startup, family, or personal reinvention, this episode is your wake-up call: Your environment writes your outcomes. Have you ever cut ties with someone holding you back? Join the conversation.

#TeamDynamics #LeadershipTruths #ChangeManagement

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About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years. 💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights

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What’s the real reason clients keep coming back? Hint: It’s not your deliverables. In this episode, I crack open Kurt Lewin’s Three-Step Change Model (unfreezing, changing, refreezing) and expose why most consultants fail at the final stage—refreezing chaos.

But the deeper lesson? Integrity isn’t a line item—it’s your legacy.

You’ll learn:

🔷Why “just following the client’s brief” often backfires (and how to pivot with grace).

🔷How to spot when your point of contact is the problem—and tactfully say it.

🔷The #1 trait that turns one-time clients into lifelong advocates. I’ll share hard-earned lessons from the consulting trenches, including why I’ve walked away from subcontracting and how radical honesty—even when it costs short-term profits—builds unstoppable trust.

Tune in to the conversation and share your insights.

#ChangeManagement #ConsultingTruths #LeadershipIntegrity

--- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years. 💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights

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What if the secret to sustainable growth isn’t chasing trends—but leaning into the values that define your team’s DNA?

In this, I unpack the Competing Values Framework, a powerful lens for leaders navigating the tension between innovation, efficiency, loyalty, and customer obsession.

You’ll discover how to diagnose whether your team’s culture aligns with your goals (spoiler: most “values” are just lip service), why Clan-driven teams risk irrelevance by ignoring market shifts, and how to bridge the gap between Adhocracy’s creativity and Hierarchy’s need for stability. I’ll also explore why values like resilience, excellence, and wisdom aren’t just ideals—they’re decision-making tools.

This episode will offer actionable steps to turn cultural contradictions into strategic strengths. Join the conversation and share your insights below.

#StrategicLeadership #ValuesDrivenChange #PurposeOverHustle

--- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast:

Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years.

💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights

🔔 Subscribe and click the notification bell for new episodes and join me every week to evolve. ---

🟪 Explore the Forward Collective Group: https://4wardcollective.com

⬜️ Stay Connected: 🔹 LinkedIn: / 4wardcollective 🔹 Facebook: / 4wardcollective 🔹 Instagram: / 4wardcollective