In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Melanie Franklin, a Chartered Management Consultant, founder of the Change Capability Community, author of 10 books, and Chief Examiner for the Neuroscience for Change and Agile Change qualifications at APMG International, about neuroscience and the impact of change on the brain. Melanie is passionate about helping people cope with change at work. She is a globally recognized thought leader in change and transformation, driving the change profession forward, encouraging practitioners to develop their skills. At the same time, she is at the forefront of building a broader capability for change for everyone affected by change at work. Melanie passionately believes that an ability to cope with high volumes of continuous change reduces stress and improves working lives. During the conversation, Jessica and Melanie discussed how to equip people with the information they need to navigate change when their brains are working to protect them. Says Melanie, “A very simple question to ask whenever you’re trying to get people to change is: How much can you empower them? Because as soon as they are in the driving seat of their lives, you’ve gotten rid of the threat.” Highlights from the conversation include: ☑️ Understanding why change feels threatening when the brain’s job is to protect us ☑️ An emphasis on the value of human intelligence, particularly in the world of artificial intelligence ☑️ Tips for building and connection to create psychologically safe spaces in virtual and in-person environments If you want to learn more about neuroscience and change, be sure to tune in and hear what Melanie has to say!