In this episode, we’re continuing our pattern of inquiry with active members of the HSD community but this time Glenda Eoyang, Founder and Executive Director of Human Systems Dynamics Institute, is taking over the conversational reins to ask the questions that have her curious.

Our next special guest is Tamela Handie, the host of Patterns & Possibilities - Curious Conversations with Miss Handie.

Tamela’s passion is helping others fulfill the highest expression of themselves. She is a Corporate Trainer, Organizational Development and Leadership Strategist, Certified Facilitator and Human Systems Dynamics Practitioner.

Tamela uses her skills and experience to disrupt status quo workplace culture and transform lackluster engagement, communication, and leadership into impactful, energetic and creative breakthroughs. 

In addition to hosting and producing the Patterns & Possibilities podcast, Tamela serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Human Systems Dynamics Institute.

Tamela’s first love is writing. She is a published author and poet and has written numerous blogs and poems about a wide variety of interesting topics, from racism to heartbreak, on the popular Medium platform. 

Tamela comes from a family of seasoned educators and orators. Fueled by deep pride in her family surname, she truly believes that “Courage Comes in Handie.”

In her spare time, she lends her talents as a voiceover artist, on-air personality, and inspirational speaker. Tamela’s celebrates life with long walks, solo vacations, dancing, hula hooping and a good lemon drop martini. 

Her voice can be heard delivering travel announcements at Kansas City International (KCI) Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, and on her podcast, “Gumbo Nights with Miss Handie.”

Tamela earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and an MBA in Management from Avila University, where she’s served as a guest lecturer on personal branding for many years. 
 
She previously served in the Office of former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, Sly James, as Senior Advisor for Operations. She’s also served on numerous boards and commissions including the Kansas City Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee, the Kansas City AIDS Foundation, and the Avila University Alumni Board.

You can connect with Tamela on LinkedIn and follow her courageous blend of extroverted introversion on Instagram and TikTok.

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