The Orange Twist - Shake up your thinking on leadership, culture, and change in 10 minutes.
The Orange Twist is a short-form weekly podcast for organizational leaders, HR professionals, and coaches navigating the complex terrain of leadership, culture, and change. Hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MBA MCC, a seasoned leadership advisor and executive coach, each under-10-minute episode offers fresh, thought-provoking reflections that blend professional insight with personal inquiry.
Rooted in the work of thinkers like Robert Kegan, Robert Anderson, Peter Senge, Byron Katie, and others, this podcast explores the hidden dynamics shaping teams, systems, and self. From unexpected tensions in the boardroom to the quiet signals of organizational stuckness, The Orange Twist reveals how expanding our inner awareness can transform how we lead and how we live.
Designed for busy professionals who want depth without fluff, The Orange Twist invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters in your work—and beyond.
The Orange Twist - Shake up your thinking on leadership, culture, and change in 10 minutes.
Episode 18: The Third Place Between Leader and Team
Beyond the binary of leader and team lies a subtle, powerful space—a relational field where something larger can emerge. In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio explores what she calls “the third place”: a space of shared authorship, deep listening, and co-creation that arises when we loosen the grip of roles and step into presence.
This isn’t about abandoning leadership—it’s about expanding it. From directing to sensing. From authority to artistry. From roles to relationship.
What happens when we stop performing and start becoming—together?
Tune in for a poetic and practical reflection on the quiet revolution available in every meeting, every conversation, every pause.
The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders.
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New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.
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