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 20 - Beyond the Storm. Leadership and Teams in the BANI Era.
What happens when our leadership models no longer fit the world we're in?
In this powerful episode, we explore the BANI framework—Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible—as a new lens for understanding today’s complex challenges. Coined by futurist Jamais Cascio, BANI goes beyond the old VUCA model, offering a deeper, more visceral map for navigating uncertainty.
Through real-life stories from the field, insights from coaching senior leaders, and practical questions for reflection, this episode invites you to rethink how we lead, organize, and relate in a world that often makes little sense.
You’ll discover:
- What “Brittle” systems look like in organizations—and how to build adaptability
- How “Anxious” cultures manifest—and what restores psychological safety
- Why “Nonlinear” dynamics challenge traditional leadership—and how to respond with humility and experimentation
- How to find meaning and coherence in an “Incomprehensible” world
This episode is not just about surviving BANI—it’s about being transformed by it.
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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