Master the chaos of change
without burning out your people or wasting your investment.
We help mission-driven manufacturers turn constant change into calm execution, measurable adoption, and real ROI—by aligning systems with how people actually adapt.
The Reality Leaders Are Facing
Change is no longer occasional—it’s constant.
But most change efforts create more disruption than improvement.
You may recognize these symptoms:
“We can’t trust the data”
Missing production targets due to change disruption
Your best people are burning out or less reliable
Engagement scores dropping after “culture initiatives”
Leadership stuck in reaction mode and losing credibility
Digital transformation ROI failing to materialize
Audits revealing gaps that shouldn’t exist after change
Leaders are exhausted from pushing change
Change should improve your performance, not sacrifice your people.
Meet Your Guide
Pivot Concept was founded by Kathy Imwalle after more than 20 years leading digital, operational, and cultural transformation inside global manufacturing organizations.
She saw the same pattern everywhere:
Smart strategies
Significant investment
Poor adoption
Burned-out teams
So she built a different approach—one that integrates neuroscience, leadership, and operational design to make change sustainable.
Why Clients Trust Kathy
Deep experience with R&D, manufacturing, distribution, and sales to understand your needs
Proven experience stabilizing adoption under real production pressure
Certified Master Facilitator trained in conscious leadership and change dynamics
Known for calm clarity in high-stakes, high-stress environments
"Kathy has been supporting me building up a team culture from scratch, advising me in leadership style, trust-building and setting standards for a newly established team and one that was merged. Kathy is a passionate facilitator, brings in her full self to work and incorporates an inclusive and diverse view on the team. Her knowledge on the emotional side of change management, training and the communication around transformation is helping the team to set expectations and a collaborative environment where others can grow. Her relaxed, creative mindset and authenticity help others trusting her experience. Overall it is a pleasure to work with someone like Kathy, that has the mind and heart at the right place: for the people around her."
- Andreas, Director of Culture and Capabilities

"Kathy's exceptional skills in planning and facilitating our three-day data workshop truly transformed the experience for participants from around the globe. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly, while her engaging facilitation style fostered an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere. Participants felt empowered to share their insights, leading to rich discussions and meaningful connections. Thanks to Kathy, we not only achieved our goals but also created a lasting impact on everyone involved. I can't recommend her highly enough!"
- Sandra, Digital Transformation Lead

"Kathy is committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment to strengthen teams and create a more cohesive and supportive work culture. Her professional curiosity is admirable and quite frankly unmatched; she embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner, always seeking to expand her knowledge and skills. She has a passion for developing leaders and a dedication to learning the science behind how to take a professional to the next level. Kathy's kindness and supportiveness are evident in every interaction. She has a unique ability to empathize with her teammates, making her an invaluable asset during challenging times. Her calm demeanor and adeptness at pivoting conversations are the key to diffusing tension and guiding our team toward constructive outcomes. Kathy's presence in meetings is a testament to her skill in navigating complex team dynamics, ensuring that discussions remain focused and productive. Her attention to detail combined with her innate ability to ask insightful questions, has consistently led teams to explore deeper levels of analysis, resulting in superior solutions and end products."
- April, Communications Expert

A Clear Path Forward
Our approach is simple:
You don’t need another generic change model. You need a framework that supports your reality.
1
Diagnose What’s Breaking Adoption
We identify where stress, resistance, and misalignment are blocking results.
2
Design Change Strategically
We architect systems and leadership behaviors that support calm execution to navigate the pain of change.
3
Embed, Measure, and Sustain
We guide adoption from idea to execution, protecting ROI and people alike.
Ready to Make Change Work?
If you’re spending a fortune on change that doesn’t change enough, let’s talk.
If You Do Nothing
Change fatigue deepens
Turnover increases
ROI erodes
Leaders lose trust and traction
If You Work With Pivot Concept
Faster adoption of new systems and processes
Reduced burnout and turnover
Clean data for clearer decisions
Leaders who inspire confidence—not resistance
Change that compounds instead of collapses