Try this: fix your gaze to the left, then try walking straight ahead. You’ll drift.

Just like in life and leadership—where your attention rests, everything else follows.

In this episode, we explore attention not as passive noticing, but as agency. As commitment. As the silent force that shapes culture, relationships, and the future itself.

Intention may sound powerful. But without attention, it’s just a promise waiting to land.
We don’t drift into transformation. We focus into it.

With a simple practice, a real executive story, and a gentle provocation, this episode invites you to notice where your focus goes in the first hour of your day—and what that reveals about your true commitments.

Because attention is not just what we look at.
It’s how we lead.
And what we grow.

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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We all do it: avoid hard conversations. But what we leave unsaid doesn’t disappear — it builds up, creates distance, and slowly erodes trust and connection.

In this episode, we explore the power of clearing withholds — the things we don’t say — and how they impact leadership, teams, and relationships at work. Through real-life stories, guided reflection, and a simple, effective framework, you'll discover how clearing what’s unspoken can become an act of transformative leadership.

In this episode:

• Why we avoid courageous conversations — and what it really costs us
• A clear, practical structure for clearing withholds constructively
• A powerful reflection practice to help you begin

If you’ve been carrying something unspoken… this one’s for you.

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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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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Every organization runs on stories. Some inspire. Others quietly control. In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio invites us into the mythscape of modern workplaces—the inherited narratives that shape culture, behavior, and identity, often without question.

From “we’re like a family” to “we never fail,” these myths aren’t always wrong—but they’re rarely neutral. When left unexamined, they become constraints.

How do we spot them? And more importantly, how do we evolve them?

Join us as we explore the stories behind the strategy—and why reclaiming authorship might be the most powerful leadership act of all.

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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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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Beneath the strategy decks and vision statements, culture whispers through the room—in gestures, glances, and silent expectations. In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio explores the hidden choreography of organizational life: the rituals we rarely name, yet instinctively follow. From seating arrangements to who speaks last, these patterns encode belonging, power, and voice.

How do these rituals shape what’s possible? And what happens when we start to shift them?

Join us for a provocative reflection on the soft code that governs teams—and how small changes can unlock profound transformation.

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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What if the most powerful leadership tool isn’t what you say… but how you listen?

In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio unpacks the quiet superpower of deep listening — not as a soft skill, but as a form of leadership intelligence. Through intimate stories and practical guidance, she shows how truly being with someone — without rushing to fix, advise, or respond — can unlock clarity, trust, and transformation.

You’ll hear:

• What most leaders mistake for listening — and why it matters
• How deep listening impacts team dynamics, decision-making, and culture
• Five simple ways to practice deep listening in your day-to-day leadership
• Why being understood is a biological need — and how meeting it creates safety, insight, and ownership

If you want to lead with more presence, more connection, and more impact — this episode is a powerful reminder:

The leaders who listen beyond words are the ones others trust to go beyond limits.

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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We’re living through a quiet revolution in leadership. In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio explores one of the most profound shifts reshaping how we lead: from being the one with the answers, to becoming the one who grows others. Through a powerful story of a high-performing leader on the edge of burnout, we discover how coaching is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s essential.

Giovanna challenges common myths (“I don’t have time to coach”) and offers a fresh perspective on how micro-moments of curiosity, presence, and trust can ignite thinking and ownership across teams. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance control and empowerment, or how to build a culture of initiative, this 10-minute reflection will leave you with clarity, inspiration, and one simple truth:

Leadership today isn’t about driving the engine — it’s about becoming the space where others rise.

Listen now. And share it with a leader who’s ready to evolve.

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.
New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.