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Episode 38 - The Shrinking Lifespan of Strategy

Most organizations still approach strategy as if the world will remain reasonably stable between planning and execution. Yet many leaders are discovering something different. By the time priorities have been defined, budgets approved and objectives cascaded, some of the assumptions behind the strategy may already be shifting. In this episode of The Orange Twist, Giovanna explores a question that has been on her mind for some time: What happens when the pace of change becomes faster than the strategic cycles organizations use to navigate it? This isn't an episode about abandoning strategy. It's about understanding how the relationship between strategy and execution is evolving, and what leadership looks like when learning becomes as important as planning. If you've ever found yourself revisiting a strategy sooner than expected, or wondering how to provide direction while the environment keeps changing, this conversation is for you. The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders. Connect with Giovanna on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannadalessio]. New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.

Episode 37 - The Slow Death of Real Conversations

What happens when communication becomes abundant, but conversation becomes scarce? Organizations today are filled with information. We exchange updates, share documents, participate in meetings, respond to messages and remain connected throughout the day. Yet many leaders tell me they struggle to create the kind of conversations that generate genuine insight, fresh thinking and deeper understanding. Perhaps because conversation asks something different of us. It asks us to slow down enough to explore a question before rushing toward an answer. It asks us to stay curious a little longer. It asks us to think together. In this episode, Giovanna explores why conversational depth matters in a world shaped by complexity, and why the quality of our conversations may reveal more about the health of an organization than we often realise. The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders. Connect with Giovanna on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannadalessio]. New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.

Episode 36 - The New Shape of Commitment

“They’re all committed… but not in the same way as before.” This simple observation opens a deeper question. In this episode, Giovanna explores how commitment is changing inside organizations. People are showing up. Delivering. Participating. And yet… something feels different. Less intensity. Less automatic ownership. What does commitment look like now?  And how do you lead when people are “in”… but only partially? The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders. Connect with Giovanna on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannadalessio]. New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.

Episode 35 - The Cost of Staying Aligned

Alignment is often seen as a sign of good collaboration. But what happens when alignment becomes… constant? In this episode, Giovanna reflects on a leadership team that needed seven alignment meetings for a one-day off-site. Not because of complexity. Not because of conflict. But because nothing seemed able to move without everyone being brought back in. What are we really protecting when we keep aligning? And what is the hidden cost of that safety? The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders. Connect with Giovanna on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannadalessio]. New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.

Episode 34 - That Half-Second Delay

There’s a moment in conversations that is almost invisible… a fraction of a second where something shifts. You are still following, still understanding… and yet, not quite inside in the same way. In this episode, Giovanna explores that subtle delay many leaders are starting to notice. Not as a problem to fix, but as a signal worth staying with. What happens in that gap? What does it say about how leadership is changing? And what if that hesitation is not something to eliminate… but something to listen to? The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders. Connect with Giovanna on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannadalessio]. New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.