This knowledgeable principal strategist is reworking the core of companies—from tradition to folks—by introducing environment friendly and refined organizational change, communications and digital methods. As a member of The Hush Collaborative, Fendrick lives as a contract digital nomad and has collaborated with corporations worldwide, corresponding to Walmart, Goal, Google, L’Oréal and Molson Coors. Her on-the-go way of life has deepened her understanding of variety and inclusion and has improved her capability to raise and supply leaders with dynamic, people-centric options. She shares with us segments of her creativity and modern approaches.
I at all times begin my day with…
quietness. With all of the noise on this planet, I like to begin my day with somewhat quiet time to mirror. It helps me really feel grounded, at peace and able to tackle the day.
My mantra is…
“Wherever you go, there you’re.” We regularly consider that altering our environment will make our issues disappear, however, in reality, the facility to face our challenges lies inside us. Actual progress comes from embracing that inner strength, quite than counting on exterior sources as distractions, momentary fixes or perceived shortcuts to progress.
On the subject of change readiness, I want extra companies knew that…
change requires folks and other people resist change. A whole lot of organizations are approaching massive adjustments with top-down mandates as an alternative of people-led options. That is the primary cause—I consider—why 70% of change initiatives fail.
My greatest supply of inspiration…
is journey. Few issues broaden your perspective like immersing your self in a very totally different lifestyle. Experiencing new cultures, traditions and methods of pondering not solely opens my thoughts but in addition challenges my assumptions, serving to me see the world—and myself—from a recent viewpoint.
One factor that’s troublesome for me however that I get pleasure from is…
battle. I do know it sounds bizarre, however I discover that I develop lots after I deal with difficult conditions involving others. Initially, I wasn’t taught how to handle conflict immediately; as an alternative, I tended to keep away from it. Nevertheless, I’ve realized that after I strategy battle successfully, it opens up more room for understanding and strengthens the connections I’ve with these round me.
I deal with negativity by…
attending to the basis of it as a result of negativity typically reveals one thing price empathizing with. By understanding its supply, I can study from it and shift my perspective, reworking what as soon as felt draining into a possibility to know one thing extra deeply.
After I want a jolt of vitality…
I’m going for a stroll in nature. It’s simple for me to recollect how alive (and small!) I’m after I soak up the huge and vibrant world round me.
For The Hush Collaborative, I’m presently wanting ahead to…
being part of the transformative motion across the evolution of how work works. We’re witnessing important shifts in how folks relate to their work and the expectations they’ve from organizations. Increasingly, people are demanding to be handled as human beings quite than mere staff. They search workplaces that worth their well-being, respect their private lives and provide significant work experiences. I’m wanting ahead to serving to to speed up the evolution towards extra empathetic and people-centered work environments.
Probably the most stunning factor about me is…
how artistic I’m. As a result of I work in consulting and concentrate on structural group, folks assume I’m purely analytical. However transformation work inside organizations is extremely artistic as you must think about options that many individuals assume are unattainable.
I would like folks to know me for…
my empathy. I genuinely care about each being understood and understanding others. My aim is for folks to really feel that they have been actually listened to and valued after they interacted with me. It’s vital to me that my interactions depart an enduring impression of compassion and perception, making others really feel acknowledged and revered. I purpose to attach on a deeper degree, making certain that each particular person feels heard and understood.
In 10 years, I hope to…
have performed a big function in shaping a extra people-centered work atmosphere. Remodeling how organizations deal with and understand their workforce is a formidable problem, provided that conventional techniques have been entrenched since their inception. Nevertheless, there’s a rising recognition that there’s substantial room for enchancment. Whereas we nonetheless have a protracted journey forward, we’re witnessing significant shifts pushed by each passionate staff and visionary leaders. These people perceive that valuing and investing in folks is not only an ethical crucial but in addition a path to larger profitability. Their efforts are progressively altering the panorama, proving that prioritizing folks can result in extra profitable and sustainable organizations.
This text initially appeared within the March/April 2025 problem of SUCCESS® journal. Picture courtesy of Allie Fendrick.
