{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa9ec6565-5795-45be-9385-b8538dd6d529","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Leadership Isn\u2019t About Results: How People-First Cultures Drive Performance with Maren Perry","description":"On BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Maren Perry, Founder & CEO of Arden Coaching, to challenge a sacred cow: leadership isn\u2019t about chasing KPIs\u2014it\u2019s about developing people. We unpack how leaders create performance throughcoaching cultures, clear \u201cwhy\u201d communication in change, and repeatable learning loops that outlast one-and-done workshops. Expect direct strategies CHROs and execs can use this quarter to improve engagement, cut resistance in reorganizations, and turn results into a by-product of human-centered leadership.\nAbout the guest:\nMaren Perry is the founder of Arden Coaching, a leadership development firm serving enterprise organizations for nearly two decades. Her work equips executives and managers to communicate the \u201cwhy,\u201d coach for growth, and build cultures where learning sticks.\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nResults matter\u2014but leading people to achieve them requires a different focus than reading the scorecard.\n\n\nIn change (reorgs, metric shifts), explain the why in terms that matter to frontline teams to avoid \u201cus vs. them\u201d resistance.\n\n\n\u201cSell more\u201d isn\u2019t coaching. Break outcomes into trainable behaviors (stance, reps, practice, feedback).\n\n\nLeadership programs fail when they\u2019re one-and-done. Learning sticks through more touches: practice, coaching, iteration.\n\n\nBuild a coaching culture: feedback-rich, safe to try/fail/try again, manager-as-coach expectations.\n\n\nTreat people as strategic advantage: motivated humans innovate, collaborate, and improve processes beyond baseline SOPs.\n\n\nMatch motivation: some respond to numbers, others to connection, innovation, mission\u2014know your audience.\n\n\nLeaders must model growth: keep developing skills and mindset or it gets delegated to HR and dies on a checklist.\n\n\nAI is useful, but human acknowledgment and ownership sustain trust in complex, nonstandard problems.\n\n\nPractical tip: pair every workshop (e.g., negotiations, tough talks) with on-the-job application plus supervisor coaching.\n\n\nConnect with the guest\n\n\nWebsite: ardencoaching.com\n\n\nLinkedIn: Arden Coaching\n\n\nSpecial offer: Mention \u201cBizBlend\u201d when you contact Arden Coaching to receive a complimentary assessment of your organizational leadership development needs\u00a0\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on BizBlend? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}