Episode Description
In this episode of Growth Dialogues, host Venkat sits down with Sara Lobkovich, founder of Red Currant Collective, a “strategy rebel” and no-BS OKR coach.
Sara shares her journey from corporate executive to expert in Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and how she helps organizations drive meaningful, human-centered change.
Tune in as Sara explains the importance of leadership modeling, maintaining the integrity of key results, and ensuring there’s something in it for everyone in the organization.
Plus, Sara discusses the evolving role of AI in coaching and the delicate balance between technology and human connection in her practice.
Who should tune in?
- Business coaches
- Leadership coaches
- Business leaders
- HR leaders
Podcast themes
- Specializing in Change and Transformation
- Implementing OKRs: From Executive to Coach
- Institutionalizing Coaching and Cultural Change in Organizations
- Key Learnings for Successful OKR Implementation
- Leveraging Technology and AI in Coaching
Show Notes
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:46 Setting Clear Targets and Measurable Key Results
- 09:00 Top 3 things to get right in OKR coaching
- 12:24 How do you train your fellow coaches?
- 15:53 Finding a Balance Between Technology and Human Coaching
- 18:50 The Power of Listening in Coaching
Sara Lobkovich is a leadership coach and consultant with deep expertise in Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and organizational performance. As the founder of Red Currant Collective, she specializes in helping leaders and teams achieve strategic alignment, clarity, and accountability through the effective use of OKRs. Sara’s work focuses on driving organizational success by fostering high-performing teams, improving leadership effectiveness, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. With her unique blend of coaching, OKR expertise, and change management, she supports clients in achieving measurable, purpose-driven outcomes.
