Change Leader Insights

In this episode, Apogy founder Jessica Crow speaks with Professor Julie Hodges, Durham University Business School. Julie is a leading expert on change in organizations, particularly the role and impact of people during transformations.  Before entering the academic world, Julie worked as a business consultant for over 20 years in several profit and non-profit organizations, including PwC, Vertex, and the British Council. Julie is also the author of several books, including Consultancy, Organizational Development and Change, Managing and Leading People through Change; and Sustaining Change in Organizations.

During this highly informative conversation, Jessica and Julie discuss her upcoming book and some of the insights she’ll be sharing in it, including the impact of technology and AI on the workforce, why practitioners need to move way from linear change management models, the role of middle managers in organizational change, and the skills that can enhance change leader effectiveness in the modern, distributed workplace. If you lead, design, or study organizational change, be sure to tune in and learn from one of the top leaders and influencers in change management in the world today!

In this episode, Apogy founder Jessica Crow speaks with Lesley Mattson, Vice President, Peloton Consulting Group. Lesley specializes in facilitating successful digital transformation programs within organizations by aligning and preparing employees for process, technology, and organizational changes. As the head of Peloton's Enterprise Change Management practice, she serves as a vital link between functional and technical resources, ensuring smooth implementations that meet current requirements while allowing for future scalability.

Tune in and listen as Jessica and Lesley discuss change management trends and opportunities related to digital transformations, including when to include change management in the project, how to leverage change agent networks to accelerate change adoption, common client fears and concerns, the importance of empathy during technology change, and communication tips and best practices.

If you lead or support technology implementations, be sure to check out this conversation and learn from a top leader in the change management industry!

In this episode, Apogy founder Jessica Crow speaks with change management expert Douglas Flory. Douglas is an executive consultant, coach, and speaker with a passion for helping organizations improve the way change works. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Association of Change Mangement Professionals (ACMP Global), which is an industry group committed to advancing the profession and discipline of change management.

In this interview, Jessica and Douglas discuss the value of developing change management skills no matter what your current role is, and how to think about the concept of change fatigue versus change resilience. If you've ever wondered what you can do to improve the resiliency of your organization through effective change leadership - be sure to tune in and hear what Douglas has to say. You'll be glad you did!

In this episode, Apogy founder Jessica Crow speaks with Anthony Casablanca, author, speaker, and accomplished senior executive. Anthony spent most of his leadership career in the funeral services industry, including for Batesville Casket Company. He later went on to become president of another subsidiary of the Hillenbrand family of companies, from which he later retired.

Over his career, Anthony successfully led cultural and transformational change initiatives. Through these experiences, Anthony learned about the emotional impact change has on people, and what leadership and cultural elements need to be in place to ensure change efforts are successful. In 2019, Anthony and his brother Guy, a dually licensed funeral director, co-authored “The Dying Art of Leadership” and launched their leadership training company, GriefLeaders™, to help organizations identify the “elephant in the room of change” and change how change is implemented. 

If you are curious about the impact of grief and loss on organizational change, be sure to check out this conversation between Jessica and Anthony!

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Apogy founder Jessica Crow speaks with Michelle Yanahan, Principal and Owner of ChangeFit 360. Michelle is a passionate organizational change management facilitator, strategist, and thought leader with proven expertise in executing change programs that grow organizational change management as a strategic business competency. Michelle and Jessica discuss the topic of human-centric change, why it is more important than ever before, and what it means for leaders who are responsible for guiding people and teams through organizational changes. If you are ready to lead with more confidence, clarity, and compassion, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

In the first episode of 2023, Apogy founder Jessica Crow speaks with Hannah Bade, a change manager with Larimer County. Hannah is an experienced professional, but is newer to the practice of change management. In this conversation, Hannah shares how she navigated the transition and best practices she discovered while developing her skills as a leader and facilitator of organizational change at Larimer County!