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In this episode of the Women at the Other Table podcast, hosts Tammy Cohen and Meg King discuss the importance of sharing empowering stories of women overcoming challenges. They introduced guest Susan Vogel, founder of SB Vogel Consulting.  Susan is a business consultant specializing in change facilitation and shares her journey into consulting and the significance of understanding resistance to change. The conversation examines the role of neuroscience in change management, the importance of behavioral goals, the significance of behavioral diagnostics, and the essential skills leaders need to guide their teams through transformation effectively. 

The episode emphasizes the importance of accountability and creating a safe environment that fosters open communication within teams. Susan Vogel underscores the importance of leaders addressing trust issues within teams and the significance of pre-work in facilitating successful change management. 

Chapters

00:00 Empowering Women Through Stories

03:00 Navigating Personal Challenges and Growth

06:01 The Journey to Consulting and Change Facilitation

09:05 Understanding Resistance to Change

11:54 The Role of Neuroscience in Change Management

14:56 Behavioral Goals and Team Dynamics

17:57 Leadership Skills for Effective Change

20:59 Creating a Safe Space for Accountability

25:14 Creating a Safe Space for Team Communication

27:32 Understanding Change Efforts in Organizations

30:01 The Importance of Pre-Work in Change Management

31:05 Behavioral Diagnostics for Personal and Professional Growth

36:40 Overcoming Barriers in Business and Personal Development

39:12 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Leadership

42:14 Building a Personal Brand and Online Presence

Takeaways

Neuroscience plays a significant role in understanding change.

Resistance to change is predictable and can be managed.

Leaders must be change-ready and emotionally regulated.

Behavioral goals are crucial for fostering effective team dynamics and achieving success.

Change efforts can be categorized as minor, mind-bending, or mind-blowing.

Understanding team dynamics can enhance leadership effectiveness.

About Susan B Vogel

Susan Vogel, founder of SB Vogel Consulting, is a business consultant, strategist, and coach.   Susan is skilled in helping individuals, teams, and organizations implement change and believes that the standard approach of focusing solely on processes and systems to solve big problems is ineffective. Instead, she helps clients implement difficult change through their behaviors – how they do their jobs, think, respond, and adapt, applying the knowledge of brain science.

Susan is also a founder and board member of Alive Networks, a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. She serves as president and board chair for Fairfield Alive, a member chapter of Alive Networks. 

Connect with Susan 

Website: [email protected] 

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbvogel/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sb-vogel-consulting-llc/?viewAsMember=true

Podcast Websites: https://tammyjcohen.com/podcast/

https://www.megkingconsulting.com/podcast

Email: womenbeyondthetable[email protected]

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