In this episode of Pivot Point: Strategy for Change, I sit down with Dr. Richard Lustberg—psychologist and strategic advisor to businesses and corporations—to explore why so many high performers stay stuck.

In my experience, most people don’t plateau because they lack ability. They plateau because they avoid the uncomfortable truths sitting just beneath the surface. So I wanted to ask a better question: what if facing those hidden constraints is actually the key to real, lasting change?

That’s exactly where this conversation goes.

Dr. Lustberg works at the intersection of psychology and strategy, and what he makes clear is this—high achievers often unknowingly sabotage their own progress. Not because they’re incapable, but because they’re operating inside invisible scripts and stabilizing patterns that keep them circling the same problems.

In this conversation, I unpack that with him.

We talk about how to identify those hidden patterns, how to recognize the real barrier beneath the surface, and what it actually takes to move from insight into action.

This isn’t surface-level advice. It’s a more honest look at change.

If you’re at a career crossroads, feeling stuck in a pattern you can’t seem to break, or running into resistance every time you try to move forward—this episode is designed to challenge how you’re seeing the problem.

Because once you see it clearly, you can finally do something about it.

This is for high achievers who want results. For strategists, coaches, and anyone ready to get honest about what’s really holding them back.

This is where change starts—with the right question.

What’s your pivot point?

In the latest episode of Pivot Point Strategy for Change, wedive deep into the quiet moments that lead to pivotal shifts. It’s not always a loud, dramatic change; sometimes it’s a subtle tension that reveals our true selves. Kim Steiner, our guest and seasoned professional, shares her journey from media sales to recruiting. She reflects on the discomfort ofchasing external validation while feeling internally misaligned.

The pivotal question: Will I stay where I am, or will Ipivot? ✨

Listen to her powerful story of transformation and what itmeans to choose a path that aligns with your true self.

In this episode of Pivot Point: Strategy for Change,I break down why the traditional playbook no longer works. Gen Z isn’t chasinglifelong careers. They’re prioritizing purpose, flexibility, and continuous growth—and that shift is reshaping how organizations need to think about hiring, leadership, and retention. This isn’t a trend. It’s a structural change.

I walk through how Gen Z defines success differently—shorter-term, purpose-driven, and highly adaptable—and what that means for workplaces built on stability and long-term loyalty.

We get into:
• Why the “long game” mindset is losing relevance
• How AI is increasing the value of soft skills and human adaptability
• What effective leadership looks like in a remote-first world
• How to attract and retain purpose-driven talent
• The mindset shifts required to stay competitive

If you’re leading a team, building a company, or trying tostay ahead of where work is going—this episode will challenge how you’rethinking.

Because ignoring this shift isn’t neutral—it’s a liability.

What’s your pivot point?