Supercharged change and comms

In this episode we chat with Monica Calinescu, Member Engagement Lead at the Change Management Institute and Change Enabler at Heidelberg Materials UK. Monica shares her journey from engineering to change management, highlighting her passion for making a positive impact including as a volunteer at the Change Management Institute. As usual we talk a little about AI as well as the challenges of introducing change in traditional industries such as construction, and the importance of authenticity in communication. Monica also discusses her podcast, Real and Unapologetic, which sheds light on mental health in the workplace, breaking stigmas, and fostering open conversations.

What can consultants offer during change initiatives? We're joined by George Davies, Head of Public Sector Practice at La Fosse, to find out. In this episode we talk about what you can gain from consultants as well as some of the challenges and common pitfalls to avoid.

Tracey Scotter is a veteran change and transformation expert who has decades of experience in healthcare, education, banking and more. Listen in as we find out about her experiences with doctors, cocktails and even musicians driving badly. 

Dive into the world of change, communications and wellbeing as we talk to Sara Foxley, the founder of Marcom Minds. We talk about how individuals and organisations are navigating the shifting sands of the modern workplace and embracing purpose-driven missions.

Join us with Will Page from Exeter-based charity Ride On, as we navigate the unique challenges of selling bikes when your customer is also your supplier. When you add societal factors like a pandemic, economic issues, and the world's biggest problem - car parking - it gets even more challenging. Saddle up and listen in!

In this episode we met with Imogen Parnham-Kenny, an expert trainer and practitioner of Prosci, to draw on her rich experiences with people from many industries across the world. Prosci is an internationally recognised organisation specialising in change management, including the widely used ADKAR tool. You can find out more about what they do at www.prosci.com. 

For our first recording of 2023 we hook up with John Hawker, a specialist recruiter with a knack for personal branding. Join us to find out more about what personal branding means and why you might want to think about how you present yourself. We don't just talk about it in the context of a job search either!

In this episode we mention a few people so for your reference, here's their LinkedIn profiles:

• John Espirian | LinkedIn

Finally, if you want to hear more of John's lovely voice please listen to his new podcast, Jobsworth! Check it out at JobsWorth (buzzsprout.com).

Join Julia Joyce as we talk about resistance, change and Pokemon! When should you consider resistance and opposition to change, and how should you address it when you find it?

We join the self-described 'Swiss Army Knife of change' Richard Stearn to talk about keeping things interesting in the world of finance and regulatory change. Note: this episode should age quickly as we flit into Twittery tangents and World Cup predictions!

Change, volatility, uncertainty, ambiguity - these are all topical words in a time when Collins Dictionary lists 'permacrisis' as word of the year. We welcome Maria Cullen, a seasoned Change Manager, to talk about the importance of managing mental health during times of transition.

We reference a couple of acronyms in this episode. If you want to find out more:

• Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - Wikipedia