Evolution

Spotlight on Senior Partner Simon D'Arcy! Simon brings over 20 years of global experience in executive coaching and culture-building, partnering with leaders at companies like Glassdoor, Slack, and Dropbox. Founder of @culture-builder.com, Simon curates resources for leaders passionate about creating purpose-driven, high-performance cultures. As a Culture-Building Consultant, Simon designs conscious, impactful environments, and as an Executive Coach, he guides leaders in uncovering their strengths and potential. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, he co-founded a thriving intentional community, drawing on his deep expertise in group dynamics and relational leadership. Be sure to also check out his recent co-authored book, Scale without Losing Your Soul: The Startup Culture Guide. Learn more about Simon at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eJb_CYvT

How do traditions like Diwali and Halloween help us navigate the complexities of light and dark in our lives? Evolution Partner Anjani Bhargava explores this year's overlap of Diwali and Halloween ('Diwaloween') in her latest article. She shares how these festivals symbolize the eternal interplay between light and darkness, both externally in the world and internally within ourselves. Read more in the article below!

In business, decisions are rarely black and white—they're full of complexity and nuance. While it’s tempting to focus on outcomes, the real value lies in how we get there. This is where authentic leadership makes all the difference. Swipe for insights from Evolution Partner David Shechtman, MSOD, PCC’s article, "Authenticity in Leadership: Living Your Company Values," and explore the concept of Thinking Out Loud. This approach encourages leaders to openly share their decision-making process. By being transparent about the values, dilemmas, and considerations behind tough calls, leaders can build trust, foster clarity, and strengthen team alignment. Read the full article at the link below: https://lnkd.in/epbSuWFE

What if leadership wasn’t about status or authority, but about service and adding real value to others? True leadership is a privilege—one that brings late nights, big challenges, and little glory, but the impact can ripple far beyond the organization. As leaders, it's essential that we ask ourselves, - "How can I strive to show up for others?" Click the link below to read our blog by Evolution Co-Founder and Managing Director Matt Auron for more insights: https://lnkd.in/ezZTqckA

I just had the privilege to attend and present at another meaningful The PEER 150 conference. Three days in the presence of a few hundred leaders and change makers. This year's national summit was held in the heart of Seattle, my hometown so it had a very special energy for me. The highlight of this year's conference was hearing Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)'s CEO, Michele Smith gift us with her inspirational story. As always, thanks to Brad Coen, Ryan Gabel and Cam Keizur for putting together another top notch event and for being class acts. I also want to recognize Jovana Teodorovic, Marissa Andrada, Melissa Lovely, Michele Smith, Stephanie Bastin-Wells, Christina Thuy Seafort, Matthew Middlebrooks, GBDS, Matthew Bragstad, Heather Denniston DC CCWP, Tammy Perkins, Mark Brown and Tom Byrne, CEBS, CDAA for being a really wonderful group of co-presenters and all around great humans. Most importantly, it was a true joy to have the opportunity to present alongside my Evolution colleagues Solunis Nicole B. and Stuart McCalla. Two people that fill my heart and make the world a more loving and conscious place. Working with them each day is a gift.

One of my clients checked in with a new hire to get her impression of the company’s culture as she’s been onboarding. The response was “Everyone’s so nice!”. At surface level, that sounds great. Like something a company should be proud of. And it can be. But…. I asked about the relationship between their nice culture and accountability. And my client did a double take as the hard truth hit her. It’s quite common that cultures that feel like family struggle with accountability. At Evolution, we use a model called I/We/It to effectively diagnose what’s going on in a company’s culture. The I dimension has to do with each Individual, the WE with the relational and the IT with the How We Do Things. Often companies are strong in 2 of dimensions, yet weaker in a 3rd. In the case of this company, they are strong in the I and WE components, but need to focus a bit more on the IT - how we manage things, acting towards a culture of accountability, how to express and operationalize our values at the stage/scale we are at currently, etc. When the I and the WE are strong, but the IT needs some TLC, there is typically a resistance to accountability, lack of clarity on priorities and goals, and a lifestyle culture that feels good but can have poor results. How does your company fare in these 3 dimensions? If you need help diagnosing, reach out! Evolution #spiraldynamics #executivecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #companyculture

Evolution Managing Partner Erin Rocchio, MPOD, recently joined Mindy Diamond on their latest episode of The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors. In their discussion, Erin shares effective strategies for financial advisors facing pivotal career decisions. They explore overcoming fear, recognizing growth opportunities, and building resilience amid uncertainty. Listen to the full conversation below! https://lnkd.in/gKdRhKBV

Team Spotlight on Evolution Partner Sandra Ortiz! Sandra is a passionate facilitator and executive coach who brings her vast experience in talent management, leadership development, team development, and culture transformation to create breakthrough results for her clients. She is recognized for her deep organizational development experience, intuition, and ability to easily connect with and bring multi-generational and diverse workforces to work together more harmoniously and productively. Some of her recent and current clients include Glassdoor, Twitter, Notion, Uber, Radiology Partners, Color, and many more! Learn more about Sandra at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g77VK9fT

Check out this clip from The Evolution Foundations series, where Co-Founder & Managing Director Matt Auron challenges the way we think about reflection and journaling. It’s not just about clearing your mind—it’s about growing your capacity to handle life’s stress and pressure. The goal? To build a bigger bucket, so you can better sustain focus and resilience when challenges arise. How are you using journaling or reflection to expand your capacity for growth? 

We’ve been re-listening to some of the podcast episodes that truly resonate with us, and this one featuring Managing Partner Stuart McCalla is a powerful reminder of the strength in being an underdog. Stuart explores how to navigate rejection in your job search and reframe a lack of experience as an opportunity for growth. His reflections remind us that every challenge is a chance to evolve, adapt, and lead with resilience. Tune in below for a thoughtful conversation on embracing setbacks and transforming them into growth: https://lnkd.in/dAYcrp-p