Enabling B2B Buying With Charles Bernard

Enabling B2B Buying With Charles Bernard


Megan Gilason on Enabling Buying Through Agile, Coaching, and Culture

August 12, 2025

In this episode of Enabling B2B Buying, Charles Bernard sits down with Megan Gilason, Vice President and Regional Head of Agile for the Americas at Allianz Trade. Megan brings over 25 years of experience in learning, professional development, and leadership development, and now leads Agile Coaching initiatives across the United States, Canada, and Brazil to help organizations enable buying and build stronger cultures..

Together, they dive into what it really means to enable buying through agility, collaboration, and culture, not just frameworks or rituals.

They explore:
  • The difference between “doing Agile” and “being Agile,” and why values and behaviors are at the heart of this approach
  • What it really means to break down silos in large organizations and how cross-functional squads can improve collaboration and results
  • How Agile supports faster, clearer communication and helps teams align toward shared goals
  • Real-world examples of how Agile has improved time to close, renewal rates, and employee learning at Allianz Trade
  • Megan’s passion for continuous learning and the role it plays in successful Agile adoption
Megan also shares resources that inspire her.

Visit Megan’s company website here: Allianz Trade in North America

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