Episode 57 — How To Improve Workplace Culture With Rebecca Friese '93

The People of Penn State

From Fortune 500 giants to burgeoning startups, Rebecca Friese '93 navigates outdated practices in the workplace, fostering the capacity for impactful cultural changes.
Rebecca is a seasoned change management leader dedicated to transforming organizations. On a mission to enhance workplaces, she champions innovative, engaging, and forward-thinking environments.
As the author of "The Good Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn’t Suck," Rebecca is also the Co-Founder of FLYN, Co-lead at the Samudra Next Generation Leadership Trust, and the Founder of the 12@12 Women’s Network.
Connect with Rebecca on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (also @flynconsulting).
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Timestamps for our conversation with Rebecca:
0:00 — Intro
2:15 — Becoming a Penn Stater
8:30 — Rebecca's initial career path
14:20 — Independent film production and acting
17:40 — Consulting/coaching
20:57 — Igniting change in the workplace through inspiration
26:00 — Rebecca's book: "The Good Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn’t Suck"
34:34 — Lightning Round Q&A
39:25 — Outro