Demystifying Company Culture and Getting Real About Better Workplaces Episode #7

In this series of episodes on Our Agile Tales, we’re getting radically honest about company culture with Lizzie Benton—culture coach, founder of Liberty Mind, and one of the most refreshingly candid voices in the world of modern work.

Let’s face it: “culture” has become a buzzword. It’s often pitched as a magic bullet for success, but most organizations still struggle to define it—let alone get it right. In this series, Lizzie helps us move beyond the platitudes. She unpacks what culture actually is, why so many transformations fall flat, and what it really takes to build a workplace where both people and business can thrive.

We’ll explore the tools and mindsets that matter, and dig into the uncomfortable truths that often get overlooked.

In this episode:

In this episode of Agile Tales, we finish our enlightening conversation with Lizzie Benton, where she discusses the importance of conflict resolution, nonviolent communication, and the complexities surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Lizzie also recounts her most challenging and rewarding experiences in helping companies improve their culture, emphasizing the significance of leadership support and aligning actions with professed values. Her stories and advice offer practical tools for fostering a positive workplace culture.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:57 Conflict Resolution Strategies
• 04:36 The DEI Powder Keg
• 10:30 Controversial Case: Boeing and DEI
• 14:17 Challenges in Company Culture
• 20:11 Rewarding Experiences in Culture Coaching
• 23:53 Resources for Building Company Culture
• 26:31 Conclusion of Season 10 and Teaser for Season 11

About Lizzie Benton:

Lizzie is a culture coach and the founder of Liberty Mind. She helps companies evolve beyond bureaucratic structures toward more human-centered, purpose-driven workplaces. She’s worked across industries—from tech to charities to construction—always with a focus on unlocking human potential and helping teams co-create meaningful change.

Her approach blends depth and practicality, rooted in progressive practices like self-management, Liberating Structures, and Teal principles. Lizzie is a certified Holacracy Practitioner, Semco Style Expert, and TuffLeadership coach. She’s been named one of the top 30 millennials changing the world of work and has been featured in Forbes, The Metro, and The Financial Times.

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