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Fast Forward Podcast

Kalyn Romaine | Forward Collective Group

Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I"m Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years.💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights.🔷 Subscribe for new episodes and join me

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39:19

Forging Euphoria: Defy Odds, Seize Moments [Episode...

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2025/10/28

Get ready for a dose of bold truth on 'World, Opportunity' with Kimberly Ofori! 🔥 The founder of The Bold New Company shares her journey from navigating life as a Black woman in Europe to building resilience through "small wins." We discuss reconciling identity, understanding your "ego" as a GPS for your business, and why authenticity is a feature, not a bug. Kimberly also offers vital advice for Black women founders to get what we want!💡 -- About Kimberly Ofori: Kimberly Ofori is a bold

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61:41

Competitive Collaboration [Episode 81 feat. George Land]

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2025/10/21

This week, I'm chatting with the legendary George Land! 🏀 I met George being nosy about his plate (true story!), and now you get to hear his journey from pioneering content for the NBA (hello, Emmy for The Last Dance!) to growing the brand across China and Africa. We're talk the unrecognized power of cultural humility, snagging early wins, and building Youth Quake Nation to create pathways for African basketball talent. Prepare for grounded wisdom! 🌍 -- About George Land: George Land is the

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58:22

Start with Strengths [Episode 80 feat. Jo Self]

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2025/10/14

Ever wonder how your strengths show up everywhere, not just at work? 🤔 Join me and the brilliant Jo Self, a fellow Gallup Certified Coach, as we unpack the power of strengths-based living! From being "Mama Jo" to navigating life overseas, Jo reveals how embracing your true identity neutralizes stereotypes. We also dive into cultural humility in global business and why intimacy is the real safe space for curiosity. Get ready to see yourself in a new light! ✨ -- About Jo Self: Jo Self is a globally

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39:03

Ubuntu: New World Advocacy [Episode 79 feat....

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2025/10/07

I'm kicking off 'World, Opportunity' by hopping across the pond to Europe! ✈️ Meet Lushentha Naidoo, a part of the pioneering force behind the European Supplier Diversity Program. We chat about the real talk on global business development, from navigating Europe (it's a continent, not a country! 😉) to the power of visibility for minority businesses. Lushentha shares her incredible journey, growing up during South African apartheid, and why equity and education are her passions. Get ready to expand

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18:54

Delusional Conflict Management: When Charisma...

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2025/09/30

In our final episode on conflict management, I unpack three vital, yet often misjudged, aspects that can make or break conflict resolution: critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and charisma. I also how to recognize the true actors behind a conflict, even if they are third or fourth parties. Finally, we tackle the societal over-prioritization of charisma, revealing how it can eliminate balance and drive away substantive contributors.--- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast

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Continuous Conflict, Continuous Consequences [Episode...

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2025/09/23

Join us for Season 5's first "Out of Scope" episode on the late 90s movie, The Siege, to extract profound lessons on conflict management. This film beautifully illustrates how the "villain shifts constantly," mirroring real-life conflicts where the perceived enemy or ideology might not be the actual root cause. I discuss how the character Samir exposes common human blind spots: ego, oversimplification, and hyper-fixation. This episode emphasizes the "power of collective purpose" and why addressing

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27:28

Emotional Baggage Claim: Ditching Other People's...

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2025/09/16

In this "Dear Lil Sis" episode, we address conflict mismanagement. We discuss the importance of delineating what is your responsibility versus what is other people's responsibility. Through real-life examples, including a social media interaction and dating scenarios, I illustrate when to "step out of the ring" and avoid unnecessary engagement, especially with those looking to provoke or emotionally dump. Learn how avoid taking on other people's dysfunction in order to preserve your emotional and

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21:55

PPB Control: Conflict Resolution's Unsung Heroes...

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2025/09/09

We're shifting our focus to the tangible outcomes of conflict management: performance, productivity, and behavioral change. I'll explain why defining clear performance standards mitigates conflicts even when majority opinions differ. You'll discover why you must check your ego and avoid enabling dysfunction, especially when "favorite people" subsidize your immaturity. Then, I share the profound impact of family dysfunction and conflict mismanagement on an individual's adult approach to performance,

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20:55

Navigating Conflict: Knowing Your Locus of Control...

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2025/09/02

Who pulls our life's strings? We're breaking down "locus of control", which measures the amount of control someone feels over their life's events, ranging from an external locus (life controlled by fate, others, higher power) to an internal locus (you are fully in control). I'll share why misjudging your locus of control can cause more harm than good in conflict management, especially in professional settings where power, influence, and privilege play a significant role. Finally, I'll discuss the

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25:59

Origins of Discontent: Mastering the Inner Monologue...

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2025/08/26

Let's focus on inner work as the starting point for conflict management. That's our ability to sit with information that is new and unfamiliar will make or break us. In this episode, I draw on lessons from formal debate and graduate school literature reviews to illustrate how to manage inner conflict. Tune in to me then tune into yourself - where can you manage inner conflict better? --- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and

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Disagreement by Design: Conflict Management Paradigms...

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2025/08/19

Welcome to Season 5 of the Fast Forward Podcast! To kick things off, we're tackling conflict management and exploring three paradigms to understand it: philosophy, political science, and business. This episode emphasizes the importance of digging into the "why" behind choices and considering the long-term consequences of conflict resolution through the lenses of Locke, Hegel, Thomas, Kilman, and hegemony. --- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we

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28:34

Bougie Black Belles: Pride in Unrecognized...

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2025/05/27

We made it to the Season 4 finale! Today's topic is the final change shift: STRUCTURE. Inspired by conversations around Black women's lifestyles, we're focusing on owning our aesthetic and power. 🚫 Learn why consumption cannot buy equality or change negative perceptions of Black women. 💖 Recognize the importance of community affirmation over proving worth to outsiders. 🌟 Celebrate the legacy of Black women as homemakers and lifestyle experts, rooted in our own culture and practices. 👑 Embody the

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Embrace Anti-Heroism: Vacillate to Operate [Episode...

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2025/05/20

We're tackling the often misunderstood change shift: OPERATIONS! We'll be using the iconic movie "A League of Their Own" and its antihero, Dottie Hinson, to illustrate key concepts.🔭 Learn to look at operational change from a macro level to see the wide-ranging impact. 🔗 Grasp how changes in one part of an organization inevitably affect other teams and functions. 🦸‍♀️ Explore Dottie's battle between selfishness and selflessness while leading her team. ✨ Understand that people shouldn't have to

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23:30

Get Ready, Stay Ready: Latent Talent Activations...

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2025/05/13

We're continuing our discussion on change shifts and looking at EMPLOYEE CAPACITY through the lens of the movie "Crooklyn" and its main character, Troy Carmichael. 👧🏽 See how Troy's role in her family evolves, reflecting shifts in employee capacity in organizations. 🧩 Recognize that people aren't simple equations; change involves many moving parts and considerations. ⚔️ Learn about the role of the "foil" (like early Troy), who provides essential opposition and identifies blind spots. ⏳ Discover

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Ancestral Strategies: Family Jewels for Change...

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2025/05/06

This month we're addressing organizational development and the four key change shifts that happen when you enact change management, whether professionally or personally! In this first episode, we're focusing on STRATEGY: 🔑 Learn why strategy is at the core of responding vs. simply reacting. 🤯 Understand how a lack of strategy can lead to constant reaction mode and emotional hijacking. 🧭 Discover why knowing your current state (whether as an individual, team, or organization) is essential before

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29:12

Hope Together: Win As A Team [Episode 67]

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2025/04/29

Ever felt stuck in a cycle of burnout and missed goals? The culprit might be closer than you think—your team. In this raw episode, I unpack Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development to expose why “who’s on your ship” determines whether you sink or soar. From personal stories of purging toxic influences to hard truths about family dynamics,I break down: 🔷How wrong voices sabotage hope. 🔷Why “cleaning house” isn’t ruthless—it’s necessary. 🔷The #1 mistake leaders make in the “storming” phase. How to

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Simple Hope: Why OG Methods Work [Episode 66]

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2025/04/22

What’s the real reason clients keep coming back? Hint: It’s not your deliverables. In this episode, I crack open Kurt Lewin’s Three-Step Change Model (unfreezing, changing, refreezing) and expose why most consultants fail at the final stage—refreezing chaos. But the deeper lesson? Integrity isn’t a line item—it’s your legacy. You’ll learn: 🔷Why “just following the client’s brief” often backfires (and how to pivot with grace). 🔷How to spot when your point of contact is the problem—and tactfully say

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Values-Based Hope: Follow Guiding Principles [Episode...

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2025/04/15

What if the secret to sustainable growth isn’t chasing trends—but leaning into the values that define your team’s DNA? In this, I unpack the Competing Values Framework, a powerful lens for leaders navigating the tension between innovation, efficiency, loyalty, and customer obsession. You’ll discover how to diagnose whether your team’s culture aligns with your goals (spoiler: most “values” are just lip service), why Clan-driven teams risk irrelevance by ignoring market shifts, and how to bridge the

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Retroactive Hope: A Generational Beacon [Episode 64]

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2025/04/08

In this episode I dive into hope as a strategic tool—not just a feeling. Discover how the Action Research Model transforms vague aspirations into actionable plans by embracing collaboration, reflection, and generational wisdom. Learn why mimicking others limits growth and how to extract your unique path from the noise. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Why "sandpaper people" are essential. 🔹 The 5 phases of the Action Research Model. 🔹 Generational blessings: How your family’s untold stories hold keys to your

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Cultivate Hope: A Change Management Exercise [Episode...

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2025/04/01

What if hope isn’t a feeling—it’s a strategy? Last month, we dissected grief. Now, we’re flipping the script: hope is the antidote, but only when paired with action. This isn’t about wishful thinking—it’s about redesigning your roadmap using proven change models, sticky plans, and the courage to rewrite the norms you’ve consented to. In this episode, I'll delve into: 🔹 How I built a 10-year career blueprint with 20% clarity (and why perfection is overrated). 🔹 The 4 change management models that

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