As the year draws to a close, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that progress in your change program is futile. You might believe that everyone's focused on holiday festivities and not paying attention to your initiatives but today I’m telling you why that’s simply not true.  Stakeholders, customers, and talent are still watching, and your team still wants to know how change will impact them. In this episode, I'm sharing insights and practical tactics on how you can keep the...

My guest today is Gillian Fox, an expert in all areas of women's career advancement and the founder of Your Brilliant Career and the Gillian Fox group. Gillian is not only an accomplished author but also a renowned moderator, keynote speaker, and senior executive coach, with a focus on leading gender diversity programs in some of Australia's largest businesses.  Gillian’s work primarily revolves around helping executive leaders in major organisations elevate women into leadership positions....

We've all heard those stories of resistance to change within organisations but how do you handle them when they come your way? Today I’m chatting with change management consultant and founder of Casa de Cambio, Natasha Redmond, who has a wealth of experience in navigating the turbulent seas of change within some of Australia's largest companies.  In this episode, we explore strategies to better understand stakeholders, enhance change communication, build change capability, and address...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, change leaders often find themselves in uncharted waters, facing unique challenges that demand a deep understanding of both the human and organisational aspects of transformation. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr Jess Tayel.  She has 25 years of experience in the field of transformation and change management. Dr Tayel's extensive background includes mentoring leaders, delivering transformation programs, and establishing change and...

If you’ve been in the change management space for some time, you’ll know that this field has evolved, particularly over the last few years. My guest today is Sharon Connolly, a seasoned change manager in the financial services industry and we’re talking today about some of the misconceptions about change management, the role of change managers, and the essential skills needed to succeed in this ever-evolving landscape. Sharon Connolly is the founder of Change Superhero, providing training,...

If you’re interested in learning how to drive positive change in a really meaningful way within your organisation, you are going to get so much out of this episode today. I’m thrilled to be speaking with Dixie Crawford today, a Barkindji woman and the founder and managing director of Nganya, a consultancy specialising in cross-cultural leadership and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) development and implementation for Australian corporate and government agencies.  Dixie is deeply committed...

The word ‘agile’ is popping up everywhere these days and agile ways of working are becoming increasingly sought after across all industries, including change leadership.  I’m thrilled to be delving into the exciting world of Agile Change and leadership with renowned expert, Dr. Jen Frahm. Jen is a global authority on organisational change, communication, and transformation, with a diverse background that spans across a wide variety of industries and 28 different countries.  As a...

Emotions play a crucial but often overlooked role in the workplace, especially during times of change. When teams and stakeholders are emotionally aligned with a strategic vision, change programs can thrive. Yet, emotional culture is rarely discussed until emotions become a problem.  Today I have the privilege of speaking with Jeremy Dean, the founder and mastermind behind Riders and Elephants, a company that designs simple, human-focused games that reimagine the way people can connect and...

Lean change and agile change management are becoming more popular terms these days, but do we know what they really mean? My guest today is prolific author and international speaker, Jason Little and we’re talking about what lean and agile change management actually looks like in practice and how to integrate it into your change management program.  Jason Little is the founder of Lean Change and the author of three books, including Change Agility, Lean Change Management and Agile...

Today, we're delving deep into the world of change management and leadership, and I couldn't be more excited to introduce our guest, the brilliant Friska Wirya. Friska is a change consultant, speaker, and soon-to-be published author behind "Fresh by Friska." With over a decade of experience in change and transformation, Friska has collaborated with big players in mining, engineering, and technology. Together, we unravel the secrets of developing influence in the workplace, so get ready for...

Let's face it – change can be both exhilarating and challenging. It brings up a whole array of emotions and issues, and that's where Shelley Johnson’s expertise truly shines. She's not your typical HR expert; Shelley is a dynamic force who's been leading human resources teams for over a decade. She's coached executives and business owners to level up their leadership game, build dream teams, and cultivate thriving cultures.  Shelley is the founder of Bold Side, a consultancy practice...

I know it can be so challenging to get your employees and stakeholders pumped for your digital transformation. People have a tendency to tune out if the messaging doesn’t seem relatable, they don’t understand it or it contains too much jargon.  You can get your employees on board and thrilled for the transformation by bringing the messaging down to earth to ensure it lands with everybody. Put your important points in the context of the business outcomes, rather than the technology.  To help...

Is the list of stakeholders for your change program in the hundreds?  Are you not sure how you will be able to split your team’s time and energy amongst creating relationships with all of them?  You and your team can not be all things to everyone.  In this episode, I share with you the five questions that I use to determine if a stakeholder is critical and worthy of spending considerable time and effort building a relationship.  I provide you with examples of scenarios for each question so...

Does your change program include running workshops, webinars, listening tours, panel discussions, steering committees, training sessions or meetings? If it does, you’ve got to make sure you’re thinking about how to make these experiences as engaging as possible for your stakeholders. Taking your experiences to the next level is exactly what I’m diving into with my guest today. Leanne Hughes is an entrepreneur and high performance business consultant. She combines her experience in marketing...

How much real thought did you put into the training plan for your last change initiative? So much has changed in this space over the last few years and traditional approaches to training and learning just aren’t that relevant anymore. So - when it comes to learning at work - what’s working now? Steph Clarke, a learning and development professional, designer, workshop facilitator - takes a deep dive into this topic with us. Through her consultancy YesAnd, Steph helps businesses reimagine their...

What actually makes a difference to the success of your change initiative?  And what is just a big waste of time?  My guest this week is Justin Balaski. Justin is the founder and principle consultant of IdeaLeap and is an award-winning change management professional who helps corporations and government agencies maximize benefits from change initiatives and develop organizational change agility. Justin takes a people-centric approach to lean change management that is focused on co-creation...

How can business architecture help change leaders deliver more successful transformation programs?  My guest today is Krishan Jogia founder and Managing Director of Evolve&Amplify, a business and enterprise architecture consultancy. Krishan specialises in the areas of business strategy, architecture, portfolio management and design thinking. Krishan is passionate about helping executives to define their business vision and break it down into strategies and target operating models. In this...

While change management is a critical aspect of organisational success, there was much less recognition of its importance in years gone by. In this episode, I chat to Doug Wolfson about how change management has evolved over the last 20 years, and how community and connection plays a vital role in driving better outcomes for organisations. Doug Wolfson is the director of Pivot Consulting with 25 years experience in change management. He works with organisations going through major...

Creating a great culture at work is a challenge that requires great strategy, creative relationship building and oftentimes, new ways of thinking. While it’s tempting to go through the motions and do what has always been done, taking an innovative approach can be the best way to create a winning team culture that really drives results. Today I’m joined by Colin D Ellis, a world renowned culture change expert, international speaker, and bestselling author of four incredible books which...

In an industry like change management where large organisations require great support to successfully adopt change within their systems, effective communication is crucial. As change managers, we need to know what the important tools are that will enable us to guide our clients towards successful change adoption.  Today I am joined by the incredible Sharon Connolly, change management expert and force behind Change Superhero. Sharing a huge range of practical templates and online programs,...

Working in the change management space can sometimes feel incredibly demanding and stressful. Within high pressure environments, the successful delivery of large or complex change initiatives relies on many different factors, many of which are out of your control. Change managers can also feel responsible for the change and spend a lot of energy helping stakeholders navigate big emotions through the change journey. These are just some of the reasons why I believe change managers are...

One of the most critical stakeholders involved in every single organisational change is the corporate communication team. From personal experience, I understand how challenging it can be to work with the corporate communication team, but this doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. When you develop a solid and genuinely collaborative relationship with the corporate communication team, your change program will be a raging success.  Today I’m sharing 5 ways to help you build stronger...

Strategic thinking allows you to take a step back and look at the big picture. It involves analysing and evaluating a situation in order to make informed decisions about the future. When you think strategically, you're thinking critically about the long-term implications of different options and developing a plan that takes those implications into account. So, why is it important for change managers? Well, when you're tasked with implementing major organisational changes, you need to be...

Today I’m sharing 4 big trends that I think change managers need to be watching out for this year. As far as I’m concerned, these trends are non-negotiables and because they are relevant to every industry and all kinds of organisational change, you’ll want to be sure that you’re on the front foot.  My goal with this episode is to share how these 4 trends are going to impact change management efforts this year, and to share a bunch of practical suggestions that you can incorporate into your...