by Alexis Halkovic, PhD, Co-CEO Photo by Rosario Fernandes  on Unsplash TL;DR: Most teams don’t fail because of talent or effort, they struggle because of a culture that’s being shaped unintentionally. Coaches don’t just support teams; they actively design the conditions for belonging, accountability, and performance . This reflection explores how early experiences with coaching shaped my understanding of culture, and why coaching becomes essential rather than optional when t

When it comes to building a thriving team culture, understanding how your people feel is absolutely crucial. You might already know that gathering feedback is a powerful way to do this, but how do you make sure you’re actually harnessing that feedback effectively? That’s where workplace feedback tools come into play. They’re not just about collecting data; they’re about turning insights into action that drives real change. Let’s dive into how you can use these tools to their

Photo by 8machine _  on Unsplash TL;DR AI is reshaping coaching, education, and knowledge itself—often in disturbing ways. Instead of walking away, I’m choosing to engage, learn, and help build a form of intelligence that centers humanity rather than corporate power. If we care about intellectual sovereignty, we must be part of shaping what AI becomes. Power/Knowledge/Intelligence and Ethical Practice in the Coaching Space I had the wonderful opportunity this week to share sp

Photo by Max Harlynking  on Unsplash What happens when two definitions of freedom meet inside one organization? TL;DR:  When companies merge, so do their cultures. The NortonLifeLock–Avast merger (now Gen Digital ) wasn’t just about cybersecurity — it was about integrating two ideas of freedom : one rooted in exploration, the other in protection. At CultureCamp AI , we see these moments as invitations to work with polarity — Freedom and Protection  — not as a clash, but as cr

Photo by Cherrydeck  on Unsplash TL:DR You can’t “manage” culture into alignment — you have to understand it. Edgar Schein saw culture as something you could diagnose and shape. Linda Smircich saw it as the ongoing meaning-making that is  the organization itself. The smartest leaders use both lenses when guiding teams through change. When two companies merge, the real challenge isn’t systems — it’s sensemaking. As a coach, I’m always looking for ways to help leaders make sens

Three Coaches: Sonya Hausafus, Alexis Halkovic, and Tolonda Tolbert at Colorado Startup Week At Colorado Startup Week, Tim and I joined...

By Alexis Halkovic, PhD Co-CEO of CultureCamp TL;DR:  The culture that got you here won’t get you there — the future demands new insight...

By Alexis Halkovic, PhD Co-CEO of CultureCamp AI I recently caught up with two former colleagues from my days at Goldman Sachs — one who...

I originally started working on a tool to assess and guide culture as early as 2009. The "culture" in my company that I had co-founded...

In today's fast-paced business world, optimizing company culture and team dynamics is crucial for success. Understanding your company's culture is a critical step in fostering a productive and harmonious work environment. At CultureCamp, we've identified four key culture archetypes—Command, Competence, Collaborate, Cultivate —to help you decipher and optimize your company's cultural makeup. 1. Command (Bear): Structured and Clear Bear-dominant cultures  thrive on structure an

Are you curious about what your ideal work culture looks like? Perhaps you're a company looking to better understand and align your team...

Are you looking to unlock your team's potential and enhance collaboration within your company? Look no further than CultureCamp, a...