The discussion covers the following key topics:

Brain-Friendly Change:

• Designing change experiences that work by leveraging applied neuroscience.
• The importance of moving from fear to flow to overcome change resistance and failure.
• How brain-friendly change can serve as a protective shield against change overwhelm and fatigue.

Understanding Resistance:

• Redefining resistance as a natural response and exploring its neurological basis.
• Strategies for creating approach states and minimizing avoid states to foster engagement.

Leadership and Change:

• The critical role of leaders in setting the tone for change and the impact of their behavior on organizational culture.
• Practical tips for engaging leaders and aligning them with brain-friendly change practices.

Agile and Brain-Friendly Change:

• The synergy between agile methodologies and brain-friendly change.
• How agile practices support continuous learning, collaboration, and psychological safety.

Real-World Applications:

• Michelle shares real-life examples of implementing brain-friendly change techniques in large organizations.
• The significance of co-designing change initiatives with stakeholders to ensure success.

Throughout the episode, Michelle emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adapting change practices to align with our understanding of human behavior and neuroscience.  updates.

Michelle Teunis on LinkedIn  (Guest) 

Lena Ross on LinkedIn (Host) 

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