Evelyn Williams
Organization Development Consultant, Olympia, Washington
“Together, we can unlock the richness of diverse perspectives and create the best possible outcomes for all. This is the essence of co-creation and prioritizing inclusion.”
Meet Evelyn - The Full Human Being
Evelyn is an organization development consultant who is committed to creating work environments that are more loving and human. Her approach to creating effective workplace cultures is marked by inclusivity and collaboration. In her words, a loving leader is someone who is willing to sit with the people they are leading, removing ego and hierarchy. To simply sit with them and acknowledge the humanity of each individual. It’s this authenticity and support that makes a loving leader stand out from the crowd.
Evelyn's steady, calming presence and elevated, thoughtful approach helps her facilitate engaging and meaningful conversations where real change is palpable and sustainable. People feel comfortable expressing themselves with Evelyn, whether in group dialogue settings or one-on-one meetings, she loves to get all voices in the room to make sure people feel seen and heard. When people feel seen and heard, they have the ability to move forward together in lockstep, even if they need to disagree and move toward committing to a decision. Her incisive skills help her to drill down to the essence of the issue.
She has a remarkable dedication to people and the planet. She believes that great leadership means keeping human beings at the forefront and recognizing the impacts we all have on our greater evolving and changing ecosystems. If you're ready to join her in this endeavor, reach out to her to start the conversation today. Learn more about Evelyn at LinkedIn here.
Empowering Change: A Human-Centered Approach to Transformation
With over 18 years of experience in project management and 6+ years of experience in organization development and change management, Evelyn is dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change while building capability and creating holistic strategic possibilities. She brings Organization Development (OD) best practices to help translate organizational goals into innovative opportunities for interaction, dialogue, shared learning, and results.
Evelyn is a skilled change manager who fosters self-determination wherever she can. She serves as a liaison and support to internal change champions and helps integrate the human side with financial work at institutions during workforce transition projects. Her expertise extends to change management and OD best practices, including expert use of the STAR, ADKAR, and SCARF Models. Evelyn's approach to change management involves asking participants questions as they go through deep learning.
With adult learning theory at the center, Evelyn creates interactive spaces for people to build shared understanding and enjoy experiences that are memorable and impactful. Her work focuses on building capability, creating a culture that supports change and transformation, and helping teams look inward before looking outward. Evelyn's warm and human approach to change management is what sets her apart. Her deep knowledge of organizational change, coupled with her exceptional people skills, make her an invaluable asset to any team looking to transform their organization. Reach out to Evelyn today to learn how she can help guide your team through successful change.
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Evelyn’s Story
With a Master's in Organization Development from Pepperdine University and an MBA from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Evelyn's journey has been shaped by her desire to merge her product management skills with human skills, enabling her to help people to feel seen, heard, and uplifted. Evelyn is a lifelong learner who is always adding to her list of certifications, which include Project Management Professional (PMP), Change Agent Development Community Member (CAD), brain-based coaching, and more.
Currently living in Olympia, Washington, Evelyn hails from the Midwest. After earning her undergraduate degree in computer science technology at St. Louis University, she worked at AT&T and strategic initiatives at Boeing. During this time, she realized that it was the “people side” of business that was being severely neglected, causing her to take an interest in how to solve for this problem. Leading led her back to school where she earned her advanced degrees, Evelyn, felt like she was in her element integrating product management skills with human skills. Evelyn shares that she has been crafted into the person that she is today through the support, love, and coaching of her partner, family, and colleagues. She thanks them all for holding up a mirror to her and gifting her the safe places to pause and reflect. Evelyn loves the true impact that her work has on the people she collaborates with, and she is always open to learning more about how to serve them better.
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Everything Else You Wish You Knew About Evelyn
Evelyn thrives on discovering new things. When she’s not busy advising, you can find her exploring new taco and pizza joints or hosting brunch for her friends in Seattle. With her warm presence and delicious food, she makes everyone feel at home. In her downtime, she enjoys being in nature, hiking, yoga, and having deep conversations with her loved ones. She has a creative side too! Having previously danced ballet and jazz, she still exercises her creativity through painting and drawing. She dreams of returning to dance classes one day, as she finds it both exhilarating and therapeutic. Evelyn loves traveling and has a particular fondness for China, Australia, and Queenstown, New Zealand. Though the international view is stunning, her most cherished moment was experiencing the beauty of a 180-degree sunrise view of water, trees, and Mt. Rainier in her home state of Washington Evelyn is a multifaceted person passionate about experiences in the world around her.
"Evelyn Williams is an exceptional Prosci ® Principal Change Advisor who truly embodies heart-centered leadership. She excels at creating inclusive and collaborative environments, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Her dedication to making work more loving and human, along with her ability to drill down to the essence of an issue, sets her apart in the field of change management. I've witnessed firsthand how her steady, calming presence and thoughtful approach allow people to feel comfortable expressing themselves and moving forward together, even in challenging situations. If you're seeking a change advisor who genuinely cares about the well-being of individuals, teams, and the planet, look no further than Evelyn."
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