Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.

Monica Calinescu is this week's guest.

Monica is an award-winning change manager with expertise in leading organisational change programs, driving culture change, and shaping people strategies, including equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to lead change effectively and inclusively, equipping them with the skills to create equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.

▶︎ Monica's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagabrielacalinescu/

00:00 Introduction to Monica

00:49 Exploring a LinkedIn Post

04:32 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership

08:44 Monica's Career Journey

16:27 Understanding the Role of a Change Manager

21:36 Daily Life of a Change Manager

24:08 Favourite Workshops and Exercises

26:18 Shaping People Strategy for 2026

26:40 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace

27:05 Debating Psychological Safety

28:40 The Importance of Psychological Safety

31:11 Complexities of Psychological Safety

35:06 Ingredients for Organisational Change

37:32 Thoughts on Agile

40:15 LinkedIn and Personal Branding

44:57 Podcasting and Mental Health

47:09 Final Thoughts and Plugs

The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice.

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