Episodios

  • DARE TO EVOLVE — The Journey of a Mentor of Mentors

    DARE TO EVOLVE — The Journey of a Mentor of Mentors
    Apr 17 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Elke Manjet, a self-proclaimed HR addict whose career spans across the upper echelons of global organizations. Having held pivotal roles such as Global SVP Talent and Global Head of Talent Attraction, Elke has lived through the high-stakes tension between business performance and people leadership. Nowadays, as a people mentor, speaker, and organizational advisor, she supports large-scale, high-impact projects with the same precision and heart that marked her corporate journey. Elke is what we call a mentor of mentors. Her insights are deep and her stories are raw enjoy the ride! Topics We Explore What It Really Takes to Play Big Elke opens up about the courage, intentionality, and clarity required to truly step into the arena of senior leadership Escaping the “I’ve Seen It All” Trap We discuss the seductive danger of becoming too enamored with your own experience, and how staying curious becomes a radical act at the top The Shift from Expert to Leader Why letting go of being the smartest person in the room is one of the hardest - and most liberating - moves a seasoned professional can make Reverse Mentoring Elke shares her transformative experiences being mentored by professionals who she used to mentor many years back Senior Leadership and the Vulnerability Paradox We dive into the uncomfortable (yet essential) pursuit of vulnerability as a seasoned leader Elke’s Book Recommendation Elke highly recommends Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman. Check it out here: https://shorturl.at/kuFx6 Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com
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    34 m
  • Learning in Organizations is Broken – Here’s How to Fix It!

    Learning in Organizations is Broken – Here’s How to Fix It!
    Mar 12 2025
    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of learning and development with Jule Deges, a behavioral scientist on a mission to transform organizations through applied behavioral sciences. Jule specializes in turning data and scientific insights into high-impact HR and L&D interventions, always ensuring a strong ROI on learning initiatives. She bridges cutting-edge HR tech, AI, and the power of nudging to create evidence-based strategies that truly work. Topics we explore: ✅ Why traditional classroom learning fails to deliver real impact ✅ The missing link: learning transfer and how to solve it ✅ Fixing formal learning – opportunities, challenges, and new pathways ✅ The role of Inner Development & Growth in leadership transformation If you're passionate about rethinking how organizations learn, this episode is a must-listen! More from Jule: 🎧 Podcast on informal learning & nudging: https://shorturl.at/QHVKf 🎤 TedX talk on learning & behavior change: https://shorturl.at/d0NPy Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com
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    31 m
  • Enabling Personal Growth at Scale

    Enabling Personal Growth at Scale
    Feb 26 2025
    Episode Overview In this episode of DARE TO EVOLVE, we sit down with Ignacio Jimenez, a seasoned Business & HR leader with a deep passion for guiding people through complexity and driving intentional transformations. Ignacio brings a wealth of experience in vertical development and inner growth - not just as leadership buzzwords but as essential pillars for the future of organizations. Together, we explore why personal growth at scale is not just a nice-to-have but a strategic imperative for organizations that want to thrive in an era of rapid change. We challenge the outdated notion that deep development is reserved only for the select few at the top and discuss how businesses can embed transformative personal growth into their culture systemically. What We Cover in This Episode: Ignacio’s personal journey with inner growth and vertical development The origins of his passion for promoting vertical development in organizations The business case for inner development & why traditional methods are hitting their limits. Why personal growth needs to happen at scale, beyond just senior executives. How organizations can embed transformative development practices into their culture. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders, HR professionals, and change-makers eager to rethink how we develop people and organizations for lasting impact. 🎧 Tune in now and join the movement toward conscious human-centric, future-ready leadership!
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    26 m
  • The Power of Co-Leadership

    The Power of Co-Leadership
    Feb 10 2025
    In this episode of DARE TO EVOLVE, we dive deep into the transformative potential of Co-Leadership with expert Stefanie Junghans. As organizations navigate increasing complexity and rapid change, traditional leadership models often fall short. Co-Leadership offers a compelling alternative. Stefanie shares her expertise on: - Why Co-Leadership Matters in today’s fast-changing business landscape - Use Cases of Co-Leadership and how it can elevate leadership effectiveness - Co-Leadership as a powerful Tool for Self-Reflection & Personal Development - Shifting from Hierarchical Decision-Making to Shared Leadership Models - The Role of Co-Leadership in Driving Organizational Transformation If you’re a leader, HR professional, or someone passionate about future-ready leadership, this episode is for you. About Our Guest: Stefanie Junghans is an organizational developer and a recognized expert in Co-Leadership. She empowers organizations with innovative leadership solutions, specializing in Co-Leadership and modern practices to drive transformation and sustainable success. By integrating leadership development, change management, and organizational design, she helps businesses thrive. Website: www.junghans.consulting Tune in now and explore how Co-Leadership can unlock new levels of leadership impact and organizational success!
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    27 m
  • The Case for Vertical Development in Organizations

    The Case for Vertical Development in Organizations
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode of DARE TO EVOLVE, we are honored to welcome Alis Anagnostakis. Alis is the founder of the Vertical Development Institute and Adjunct Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. For decades, she has worked as a leadership development facilitator, executive coach, and researcher. Her pursuit: supporting the development of leaders towards later stages of psychological complexity and maturity. Vertical Development is on the rise - but what is it exactly and why should we care? Alis eloquently provides insights into the nature and origin of vertical development as it relates to both human growth and organizational development. Making a case for vertical development in organizations is not necessarily easy, yet listening to Alis tends to turn every question mark into clarity and every doubt into conviction. If you are a leader, learning architect, coach or simply an aficionado of human growth, this episode is a must! Want more? Check out Alis` extraordinary online learning programs and become a vertical development expert yourself: https://www.verticaldevelopmentinstitute.com/
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    25 m
  • To me, by me, through me - a practical frame for inner development

    To me, by me, through me - a practical frame for inner development
    Dec 23 2024
    "Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative consciousness model To Me - By Me - Through Me - As Me by Michael Beckwith. This isn’t just a framework for sensemaking—it’s a profound pathway for personal and collective ascension. Together, podcast hosts & Prisma founder Andreas Schmitz and Prisma Insights co-founder Nik Frewel uncover the essence of each stage, revealing what lies beneath their surface. They explore how this model embraces us as whole individuals, transcending the workplace to touch every aspect of our lives. You’ll hear reflections on the potential and challenges of each stage and discover an inspiring vision of what’s possible when we collectively embrace the Through Me and As Me stages. What promise does this hold for ourselves and for the evolution of society? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that could reshape how you see yourself and your place in the world. Listen to two smooth voices, learn about leadership, and dare to evolve!
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    21 m
  • From mirror neurons to leadership development - holistic transformations feat. Daniel Ullrich

    From mirror neurons to leadership development - holistic transformations feat. Daniel Ullrich
    Dec 4 2024
    "Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. This time Andreas meets Daniel Ullrich, Founder and CEO of WORC, the prime boutique consultancy that supports holistic business & cultural transformations. Daniel shares his experience on the key success factors of any major transformation. Based on more than 15 years leading transformation initiatives. His team has developed a pragmatic framework for reviewing these factors, which Daniel calls the neurology of a company. Andreas and Daniel talk about the difference between real transformations and classic change projects in order to apply the right tools for each. From mirror neurons to performance management - listen to two smooth voices, learn about leadership, and dare to evolve!
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    26 m
  • Leadership tensions - Handling polarities to broaden your impact

    Leadership tensions - Handling polarities to broaden your impact
    Nov 25 2024
    "Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. This time, Nik and Andreas talk about a variety of tensions leaders are facing. For instance should a leader be 100% authentic, yet a leaders role is to also represent the company direction. This does not always goes hand in hand. Andreas shares his experiences as a leader how to not lose yourself in the one or the other extreme. Nik and Andreas discuss the challenges and reflect on a few pragmatic mechanisms to broaden the spectrum of capabilities and manage those tensions. Listen to two smooth voices, learn about leadership, and dare to evolve!
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    21 m
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