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What happens when the Occupational Philosophers - who've interviewed the world's most curious minds - sit down with a change manager to talk about curiosity, leadership and arthouse movies?

This is a special one.

In this crossover episode between Casa de Cambio and The Occupational Philosophers, Tash joins Simon Banks and John Rice for a conversation that moves between philosophy, practice and the kind of thinking that doesn't happen often enough in corporate life.

Simon and John share what they've learned about curiosity after years of interviewing some of the world's most inquisitive minds - what the genuinely curious do differently, and crucially, how to stay curious when life and work conspire to make you anything but.

They also put Tash through a thought experiment (you'll want to hear how that unfolds), and she turns the lens on corporate leadership- unpacking the philosophical challenges facing leaders today that nobody is talking about directly enough.

This episode covers:
→ What the world's most curious minds actually have in common
→ How to remain curious when you're "too busy to be curious"
→ Tarantino and arthouse classics such as Bad Boy Bubby
→ The philosophical questions corporate leaders are quietly grappling with

You can catch Tash giving a free webinar on Agile change here.

Simon Recommends:

The world needs your art by Aimee McNee

White Teeth by Zadie Smith

This Music Contains Hope by Raye

Borat

The 'L' word

Take 5 podcast with Xan Rowe

John Recommends:

World Cup

Stranger Things

Pulp Fiction

Inglorious Basterds

Cognitive Dissident - Conversations with The The's Matt Johnson

The The

Tash Recommends:

Jackie Brown

What happens when you put an experienced change practitioner on the spot and ask the questions everyone in the industry wants answered?

In this episode of Ask a Change Manager, Tash sits down with change and transformation specialist Amy Leighton for a rapid-fire conversation covering everything from M&A integrations, Agile change, AI and the future of the change profession.

Amy wasn't given the questions in advance, making her thoughtful, candid and often surprising answers all the more impressive.

Together we explore:

• How Amy found her way into change management
• The work she is most proud of
• The change practitioner she'd most like to share a beer with
• Agile versus waterfall change
• The phrase she'd ban from the profession forever
• What makes complex transformations successful

Amy brings deep expertise in M&A integrations, frontline technology change and organisational design, with a passion for making complex change simple and creating positive experiences for the people impacted by it.

Whether you're a seasoned change leader, project professional or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of major transformations, this episode is packed with practical insights, honest reflections and more than a few lols.

Amy recommends:

Off Campus on Prime

If you've ever been told "it's too early for change," handed a business case with your name nowhere near it, or watched mobilisation kick off while change scrambled to catch up - this one's for you.

Tash sits down with Temre Green PhD to dig into one of the profession's most persistent (and frankly maddening) problems: why change management is still being bolted on after the big decisions are made, and what it actually costs when that happens.

In this episode:

• Why change belongs in business case development
• The real cost of "it's too early for change"
• Program mobilisation: what goes wrong when change isn't in the room
• How to make the commercial argument for change

Clarification: During the discussion, we referred to the traditional project levers. The commonly accepted four levers are scope, cost (budget/resources), time (schedule) and quality. 

Temre recommends:

Wolf Pack by Abby Wambach

Your organisation says it's Agile. But it's still funding projects the old way; fixed scope, fixed timelines, business case required before anyone writes a single line of code. Sound familiar?

In this episode, Tash sits down with Evan Leybourn, co-founder of the Business Agility Institute, to tackle one of the most stubborn blockers to true organisational agility: funding models.

Evan shares real examples of organisations that have broken free from traditional project-based funding - what they did differently, why it worked, and what it actually took to get there.

They also dig into the uncomfortable reality facing many Agilists right now: how do you influence leaders to do things differently when the system is stacked against you?

They cover:→ Why funding models are the hidden killer of Agile transformation→ Real-world examples of organisations that got it right→ How to influence leaders when you're stuck in a waterfall funding world→ The role of org structure in enabling - or destroying - true agility

If you've ever been handed a business case template in an "Agile" organisation and wondered what the point was — this one's for you.

Evan recommends:

Murderbot book series by Martha Wells

The new economics for industry, government and education by W Edward Deming

The AI bus is leaving. Are you on it?

In this episode, Natasha sits down with Gareth Flynn, CEO of TQ Solutions - consultant, researcher, and one of the most energising voices in the change management space right now - to talk about what AI adoption really looks like on the ground, and what it means for our profession.

Gareth unpacks why so much of the AI adoption challenge is a people and change problem, not a technology problem — and shares the data to back it up.

He digs in to what the rise of AI means for change practitioners specifically, what you can do right now to get ahead of the curve, and the concrete steps (including course recommendations for building your own AI agent) to make sure you're not left behind.

If you've been meaning to get across AI but haven't known where to start - this is your episode.

Gareth recommends:

Donut Economics by Kate Raworth

Until the End of Time by Brian Greene

Tash recommends:

Hacks

Take the AI course Gareth recommends here (includes AUD$50 discount)

Casa de Cambio podcast celebrates 100 episodes with something completely unserious.

Fan favourites Sharon Connolly and Gilbert Kruidenier join Tash for a game of Change Management 'would you rather'.

They also share some industry secrets that will never be repeated outside the sanctity of the podcast.

So you've had a workshop and everyone is feeling fab, warm and fuzzy. But then nothing happens. How can you keep the momentum going? How can you ensure action is taken?

What are workplace rituals? How can they make people feel more empowered?

How do you take a ritual idea and make it come to life?

Lotty Roberts and Lorissa Garcia are workplace culture experts and re-watchers of classic TV shows.

They join Tash for a chat about workplace rituals, the danger of collective amnesia and embracing the power of micro actions.

Lorissa recommends:

ER

The beautiful question by Warren berger

Lotty Recommends:

Dexter: Original Sin

Begin Again Podcast

Get on the presale list for the workplace rituals deck here.

Why is transformation a dirty word?

What should we call it instead?

And if not transformation, then what?

What are some traps leaders and change agents can fall into when embarking on a 'transformation'?

Sandy Mamoli is an Agile coach, Hyrox enthusiast and lover of desserts. She joins Tash for a chat about all things Transformation, with some great bonus chat on:

• How the 'Agile is Dead' call is coming from inside the house
• What Monty Python's Life of Brian can teach us about Agile
• The power of shutting the f*ck up when negotiating

Sandy recommends:

• The world of yesterday by Stefan Zweig

Tash recommends:

• Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci

Learn more about the work Sandy does at nomad8.com

Buy Sandy's book here.

What can peeling fruit teach us about estimation?

Why do estimates vary so wildly amongst colleagues and teams?

How can teams learn from their estimation fails?

Kit Friend is an Agile geek, estimation guru and 'the person who has the most fun at Accenture.'

He joins Tash for a conversation about all things estimation, how AI can help, and why testing is the most important function on the project.

Kit recommends:

Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch

Freakonomics Podcast

How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner 

Tash Recommends:

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Connect with Kit here: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kitfriend Kit regularly appears and helps with the Atlassian Australia community events - join your nearest city via https://ace.atlassian.com/ 

What happens once you get that coveted change role?

What if it's not everything you hoped it would be?

How does mentorship and guidance of more experienced practitioners help those trying to get into change management?

Lyndon Pullen and Julia Acena are at the start of their change management careers. They join Tash for a great chat about how they got into change, what they did when they got there, and what's next on their career vision boards.

Lyndon recommends:

Bridget Jones Diary movies

17 Again

Julia Recommends:

Free Solo

How can changies better position 'icebergs' and project risks?

How far can you push things? What do you do if you get told to pull your head in?

How do you recover if your iceberg spotting expedition doesn't go well for you?

Barb Grant is a best selling author and the founder of Bold Change and joins Tash for a very frank and honest discussion about those pesky icebergs that want to sink so many change initiatives.

Barb recommends:

Adolescence on Netflix

Tash recommends:

Yellowjackets

Subscirbe to Barb's newsletter at https://www.barbgrant.com/

How can job seekers stand out amongst their peers?

How can people be memorable in interviews?

What is conscious confidence?

How has networking and interviewing changed in the last few years?

Felicity Georgakopoulos is the founder and managing director of FDG consulting and has over 25 years experience in the technology sector and has led large scale transformation at some of Australia's biggest companies.

She joins Tash for a chat about how to get seen, get interviews and get that job on today's hypercompetitive employment market.

Felicity recommends:

Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix

When delivering global enterprise wide change, how do you align people across different geographies and cultures?

How do you break down silos caused by these differences?

How can global leaders gain a shared understanding of the 'why' behind enterprise wide change?

How do you stay conscious of different cultures and capability levels? Does the approach to sponsorship and leadership change in different regions and cultures?

Kate Murray is the founder of Changify and regularly finds herself leading change initiaves across the globe. She sits down for a chat with Tash about all things global, enterprise wide change and more.

Kate recommends:

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

The Bear

Virgin River

Queer Eye

What is neuroscience?

How does neuroscience affect people impacted by change?

What can change practitioners learn from neuroscience?

What about psychosocial hazards? What are they and how do they impact the work of change management practitioners?

Michelle Teunis is a curious learner, experienced change practitioner and the creator of the 'Brain Friendly Change' course. She chats to Tash about all things neuroscience and change in this excellent conversation.

Michelle recommends:

Rewire by Nicole Vignola (@nicolesneuroscience on insta)

The Dynamics of Business Behaviour by Beirem Ben Barrah and Philip Jordanov

The Mindset Neuroscience Podcast by Stefanie Faye

Love is Blind on Netflix

Check out the Brain-Frienldy Change Course that Michelle co-authored with ACLI at:  https://aclinstitute.teachable.com/p/brainfriendlychange

Michelle's website: www.collabwise.com.au

Connect with Michelle at for weekly #BrainsOnChange musings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleteunis/

More info on the SCARF model at: https://neuroleadership.com/research/tools/nli-scarf-assessment/

Links to find out more about Psychosocial Hazards:- ComCare: https://www.comcare.gov.au/safe-healthy-work/prevent-harm/psychosocial-hazards- SafeWork AU Overview: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/mental-health/psychosocial-hazards- ISO45003 Global Standard (free intro course run by Flourish DX AU): https://www.45003.org/- Recent updates with new hazards at at November 2024: https://www.comcare.gov.au/safe-healthy-work/prevent-harm/changes-to-whs-laws- A great podcast on this topic: https://www.psychhealthandsafety.com

How can change and project professionals define benefits of a change?

What are some traps or things to look out for?

What tools can people use to map and track project benefits

How about intangible benefits? How do we track those?

Lata Hamilton is an experienced change practitioner and author. She joins Tash for a thought provoking chat about all things benefits, and more.

Lata recommends:

4 Hour work week by Tim ferriss

Agatha All Along on Disney

Only Murders in the Building

Tiny Beautiful Things

Watch Lata's free 6 Ways to Build Trust Video: https://www.latahamilton.com/trust 

Join Lata's free Book Club and exclusive Launch Bonuses here: https://www.latahamilton.com/pioneerbook

Follow Lata on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton/

What are some of the hallmarks of a modern leader?

What mindset shifts are required to be a 21st century leader?

What are some more traditional leadership tropes that need to be left in the past?

Karen Ferris is a leadership guru, author and horror movie enthusiast. She joins Tash for a chat about all things modern leadership and more, on the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast.

Buy here new book, remarkable leadership, at https://karenferris.com/books

Karen recommends:

The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell

Alien Romulus

The Substance

Tash recommeds:

From

Projects and transformations keep failing. Many transformations don't achieve all of their intended goals.

Benefits? Barely getting something over the line before the money runs out is often defined as success, and what gets delivered bears little resemblance to the original change vision.

People keep claiming certifications or 'secret' recipes can solve these problems - but brutally - these failures persist. We argue about how (waterfall vs agile vs BAU) to deliver - but no matter the method, there are always transformations that get stuck, get blocked, get complicated and get messy. And at the end of the day, what really matters is the people who are living the change, as they can ultimately unlock the benefits defined in the business case.

Why does this matter? As project managers and leaders - we should be accountable for successful delivery of outcomes and benefits. So anything that helps us unstick the transformation and help it land is what separates a great change leader from an adequate one.

Guest hosted by podcast alumni Peter Lam, he has an in depth discussion with Tash along with Liz Smeaton (transformation and change industry legend) where they share real life case studies and practical advice on what you can do to get your transformation unstuck.

Join Peter;s Meetup group at: https://www.meetup.com/agile-project-managers-melbourne/

Liz recommends:

Little Lies

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Sunbathing by Isobel Beech

Tash recommends:

Cher, the Memoir, part 1

Tension by Kylie

Atavista + Bando Stone and the New World by Childish Gambino

Culinary Class Wars on Netflix

Pachinko on Apple TV

What is Fake Agile? How does fake Agile harm Agile?

What is a bullshit job?

What should you do if you've realised you have a bullshit job?

What can the Agile community collectively do to help stamp out the bullshit?

Nigel Thurlow is a truth teller, speaker and author. He joins Tash for a second time on Casa de Cambio podcast to discuss all of these things and more.

Nigel recommends:

David Mann

Yamada-San

Tash recommends:

Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix

Connect with Nigel at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelthurlow/ https://www.nigelthurlow.com/ www.casadecambio.com.au

What is complexity fitness?

How can an organisation get complexity fit?

What is wayfinding?

What should leaders who are starting their wayfinding journey do?

Sonja Blignaut is an author, complexity nerd and founder of More Beyond and Complexity Fit. She joins Tash on the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast for a chat about all of these things and more.

Sonja recommends:

Tim Ingold

Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit

The Matter With Things by Ian Gilchrist

Poetry of David White and John O'Donohue

Exploring Consciousness by Alan Watts

Nora Bateson

Bayo Akomolafe

Bonnitta Roy

Follow Sonja on Medium and LinkedIn for more great insights.

When should you stop a change altogether?

Is it a career limiting move to say no when you are tasked with making something happen?

What should change agents who have the unenviable task of informing their leaders something is a bad idea do?

What is sunk cost truth?

Kim Ballestrin is a knitter, agile change agent and Cynefin enthusiast. She joins Tash for a chat about all of these things and more in the latest episode of casa de cambio podcast.

For more informaiton on upcoming change courses visit www.casadecambio.com.au/store

In this episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, Tash is joined by the Head of Global Procurement at Roche - Colm Diamond. Colm shares a case study of how his department improved their business agility.

Starting with the problem, how teams were organised, roadblocks encountered on the way. Colm talks about the capability gaps that needed to be solved along the way, as well as shares his own personal struggle with disempowerment.

Colm Recommends:

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Podcast

Republic by Plato

The Apology of Socrates by Plato

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www.casadecambio.com.au

What is 'the transformation myth'?

What is the downstream impact when an organisation hasn't correctly defined the problem it faces?

What can leaders do to ensure that change is enabled across the organisation?

Nigel Thurlow is the CEO of the Flow Consortium, Former Chief of Agile at Toyota and co-author of the Flow System Playbook. He joins Tash for a chat about all things transformations, as well as an interesting side chat about the growing use of AI in organisations.

Nigel recommends:

Hijack on Apple TV

Buy the Flow System Playbook here.

How do you level up your change game?

What are some strategies to move from change analyst to change manager, and change manager to senior change manager?

What senior career paths are available for experienced change practitioners?

How can you build a brand for yourself?

Eloise Seidelin is a founder, an experienced change recruiter and the host of the Change It podcast. She joins Tash for a joint episode where they cover all things leveling up and more.

Eloise recommends:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

www.casadecambio.com.au

What do you do if you are a project or transformation professional, but you are hiring a change manager and you don't know where to start? What should people be looking for in change CVs?

What questions should people who are not experts in change management, and might not be sure what to look for, ask when interviewing a change management professional?

What kind of responses from candidates are desirable?

What are some gotchas to beware of?

Alan Herrity is a seasoned recruiting professional and Liverpool FC superfan. He joins Tash on the latest episode of Casa de Cambio to discuss all of these things and more. He also gives lots of great general advice for anyone who is on the market and looking for their next gig.

Alan recommends:

The Beatles: The Authorised Biography by Hunter Davis

Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour by Thomas Erikson

The Anfield Wrap Podcast

Dead to Me on Netflix

Huberman Podcast

The Drive Podcast

SBS French Podcast

SBS Spanish Podcast

Alan's video on outcomes not tasks can be found here.

Enjoy the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee.

What is a change management office (CMO)?

What should change practitioners advocating for a centralised change management office do?

What steps should people take when setting up a CMO?

Where should the CMO sit?

Are roles such Chief Change Officer becoming more common?

What are some traps to avoid when setting up a CMO?

Lena Ross is a speaker, author and change management guru. She joins Tash for a chat about all things CMO and gives out some solid career advice too.

Lena recommends:

Upside to Chaos: The Power of Disorder to Transform Lives by Tim Harford.

Learn more about Lena's 'Change Management in a Box' here.

Enjoy the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee.

www.casadecambio.com.au

What are some of the different ways people respond to change?

How can change agents and leaders tailor their communication approach based on different types of responses to change?

Gavin Wedell is the founder and CEO of ChangePlan. He joins Tash for a chat about responses to change, as well as share some interesting research he did on the biggest challenges change professionals face.

Casa de Cambio listeners can get a free download of ChangePlan's stakeholder playing cards by using the code 'CASA' here.

More info on ChangePlan at changeplan.co

Enjoying the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee.

www.casadecambio.com.au

What are some things people should consider when preparing to take a product to market?

What are some commons traps people fall into?

How can change practitioners help bring a product to life?

Rebecca Motter is an experienced marketer and product commercialisation guru. She joins Tash for a chat about all things product and more.

Rebecca recommends:

The Wheel of Time on Amazon

The RISE podcast

Redacted podcast

Like the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/natasharedman

www.casadecambio.com.au

When should change champions be used/not used?

How does change maturity influence the success of a change champion network?

What are some things that can go wrong when standing up a change champion network? How can change agents prevent them?

What are some traps for new players?

Andrew Butow is a co founder, gaming enthusiast and haver of opinions. Andrew joins Tash for a chat about all things change champions and apocalypse survival.

This is the final episode of season 7 - thanks for listening and supporting the podcast! Don't forget to write reviews and tell everyone you know. Casa de Cambio podcast will be back later in 2023.

Andrew recommends:

The Last of Us

Humology by Declan Foster

Find out more about Earth 2 Mars' upcoming change management courses at www.earth2mars.com.au

Keep up with space for change at https://earth2mars.com.au/space-for-change/

Follow earth 2 mars' YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@earth2marstv

What do leaders need to do to set their change up for success?

What holds leaders, and therefore their people, back when making change in an organisation?

What role does empathy play when leading change?

Christiane Anderson is an enterprise coach, co founder and rowing novice. In the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, she chats to Tash about all of this and more.

Christiane recommends:

Better Value Sooner Safer Happier by Jonathan Smart

Authentic Relating by Ryel kestano

If books could kill podcast with Michael Hobbs

Learn more at peopleoverprocess.com.au 

What are some things leaders should do to empower their people?

What are some examples when empowerment goes well?

What about when it doesn't go so well? 

What can the fallout be?

Biunca Hooper is a business agility coach and NZ director at EPiC agile. She joins Tash for a chat about all of these things and more, in the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast.

Catch B at the Agile on the Beach conference in March in the very stunning location of Nelson, NZ.

Biunca recommends:

Academy To Innovate HR

HBR article: https://hbr.org/2018/03/when-empowering-employees-works-and-when-it-doesnt

This David Marquet video

And this one

What are some red flags change practitioners need to look out for when interviewing for a role or meeting with potential clients?

In this solo episode, host Natasha Redman discusses a pretty long list of red flags - how to spot them and what to do once you have identified them.

Tash recommends:

Poker Face on Stan

The Last of Us on HBO

Pamela, a Love Story on Netflix

The Tim Ferriss Show Episode # 521 with Dr Andrew Huberman

Flowers by Miley Cyrus

And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow by Weyes Blood

Violeta by Isabel Allende

Spare by Prince Harry

www.casadecambio.com.au 

What are some of the key features of the 'gig economy'?

How have employment trends changed in the last few years?

How many employers use gig economy talent? 

What should people thinking of taking the plunge into gig work be aware of?

Michelle Fotheringham is a gig economy disruptor, documentary enthusiast and founder of talent collective Werkling. She joins Tash for a chat about all things gig economy and how talent models are changing in our VUCA world.

Michelle recommends:

Colin From Accounts on Stan

Pepsi, Where's My Jet? On Netflix

Cult Status: How to Build a Business People Adore by Tim Duggan

Matilda the musical soundtrack

Michelle regularly hosts webinars for people who are thinking of taking the plunge into the gig economy. Follow her on LinkedIn to stay up to date. 

What is a mindset? How is it different to an agile mindset?

How is it different from a growth mindset?

What needs to shift to build an agile mindset?

Which do people find the most challenging?

Can you shift your mindset? How does this happen? What gets in the way?

How might you recruit someone with an agile mindset? 

Lena Ross is the co-founder of the Agile Change Institute, author of essential change management texts and a Tudor enthusiast. She joins Tash this episode for a great chat about all things mindset, our favourite retros and when to delay a response. 

Lena recommends:

Becoming Elizabeth

The Tudors

The Other Boleyn Girl

The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory

Brain Hacks by Lara Honos-Webb

Get More Lena and Agile Mindset at:

Agile Change Leadership Institute website

https://aclinstitute.com/

The Agile Mindset Microlearning Credential

https://aclinstitute.teachable.com/p/the-agile-mindset

The Agile Mindset Scorecard (Self Assessment) Quiz

https://agilemindset.scoreapp.com/

Lena's online store for eBook/Playbook Where Design Thinking Meets Change Management

https://lena-ross.myshopify.com/products/design-thinking-meets-change-management

What is change fatigue? What isn't change fatigue?

What's the difference between change saturation and change fatigue?

Why do some people say change fatigue isn't a thing?

What are some tips change practitioners should remember when walking into a 'change fatigue' situation?

Gilbert Kruidenier is an emergency services volunteer, senior change manager and podcast enthusiast. He joins Tash for a chat about all things change fatigue, community participation and his commitment to learning.

Gilbert recommends:

Outer range (Amazon)

Hunters (Amazon)

The Idea of Australia: A Search for the Soul of the Nation by Julianne Schulz

The Power of People Collaborating by Naomi Jones-Black

Ologies podcast

Tash recommends the LinkedIn Lunatics subreddit

It's so common for change practitioners NOT to get the opportunity to influence the design of change. One of the factors that is linked to success is being a trusted advisor to decision makers, but this often takes a long time. How can change agents accelerate this? What are some steps they can take right away?

What are some traps for new players when trying to build deep rapport quickly with people of influence?

What are some other strategies change agents can employ to get a seat at the table when the change is first discussed, and designed?

Dr Jen Frahm is a speaker, author, change oracle and crime noir enthusiast. She returns to Casa de Cambio podcast to chat about all these things and more.

https://drjenfrahm.com/ for more info on all things Jen. 

Jen recommends:

Fairytale by Stephen King

Yellowstone

Wednesday

The Unforgotten

More information on the Margaret Mead quote Jen mentions can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/missing-word-famous-margaret-mead-quote-leandro-herrero/ 

How do we identify our strengths?

And how do we know what our strengths combination is?

How does that make me superpowered?

Nikki Smith is a career coach, registered psychologist and host of the popular podcast 'Dream Life Best Fit Role.' She joins Tash for a chat about how your strengths combination is your superpower, how understanding your strengths can improve your work life and more.

Nikki recommends:

Loveless and Radio Silence by Alice Osemond

Scandal

Limitless

More info on Nikki's strengths masterclass can be found at: https://www.nikkismithcoach.com/?product=strengths-masterclass

Info on Nikki's single strengths session can be found here: https://www.nikkismithcoach.com/?page_id=4666

What is prehab for change?

How is it different to a warm up?

What are some real life examples of where you have used prehab for change?

Kathy Piestrzynski is a head of change, agile enthusiast and netball coach. She chats to Tash about prehab for change, netball positions and the similarities between coaching a sports team and leading change in the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast. 

Kathy's prehab for change course is coming out in April - more info can be found via her website agilesports.org (going live soon!), by email at kathy@agilesports.org or by following her on LinkedIn.

Kathy recommends:

Change Leader by Dr Jen Frahm

Think Again by Adam Grant

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy Healthy Self by Michael Easter

The Work Life Podcast by Adam Grant

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Both Kathy and Tash recommend holidaying in Queenstown, NZ

And one final note, the new 'VUCA' acronym is 'BANI' - Brittle, Anxious, Non Linear and Incomprehensible

Why do retailers struggle to innovate? 

What can people in retail do who want to innovate but aren't sure where to start?

What are some common traps to avoid?

Andrew Smith is a retail innovation expert, chicken crimpy enthusiast and co-author of the book 'Retail Innovation Reframed: How to Transform Operations and Achieve Purpose Led Growth and Resilience.' He joins Tash on this episode of the podcast to discuss all things retail innovation with some great bonus chats on servant leadership and culture change thrown in.

Andrew recommends:

Stranger Things on Netflix

Hannah Gadsby's TED Talk: 3 ideas, 3 contradictions, or not.

Think Again by Adam Grant

Check out Andrew's podcast Retailistic where all good podcasts are streamed. 

www.casadecambio.com.au 

What can change managers learn from product owners?

Where do the two disciplines overlap?

How can change managers better market themselves to key decision makers within their organisations?

Adam Mullett is a Product Owner and the author of the book 'From No to How: How to Get Buy in and Lead Change' and joins Tash on this episode of Casa de Cambio podcast for a chat about all of this and more.

Adam recommends:

Better Call Saul

The Avoidable War by kevin Rudd

Connect with Adam here.

What is CX? Why is it important? What can change practitioners learn from CX? Is there any overlap? Where does CX fit into the agile family? Biunca Hooper is a business agility coach, change enthusiast and director at EPiC Agile. She chats to Tash about all of these things and more in the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast. Biunca recommends: Leading Beyond Change: Michael and Audrey Sahota The Diary of a CEO podcast Learn more about the New Zealand business agility meetup at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-agility-new-zealand/ www.casadecambio.com.au

What are some things hiring managers and recruiters can do to ensure they don't unintentionally offer female candidates less? How does unconscious bias play out in the world of talent and recruiting? What about if you are a woman who has just started a new job and realised you are paid less than your male colleagues or male predecessors? What can you do to close that gap after you're already in the org? Jo Vohland is the swiss army knife of talent, star wars nerd and the general manager of ATC events & media. She joins Tash for a chat about how biases that persist in hiring practices can contribute to the gender pay gap at companies and what we can do to bring about change. More info on upcoming ATC Events at: https://atcevent.com/ Jo recommends: Obi-Wan on Disney+ Stranger Things on Netflix Marian Keyes novels Tash recommends: @theaussiecorporate instagram account www.casadecambio.com.au

What are some examples of tools that work well in agile change environments? What tools just don't work in agile? In this solo episode host Natasha Redman gives some good insights into her experiences working with scaling start ups and clients who are moving to agile ways of working. Tash recommends: Retail Innovation: How to Transform Operations and achieve purpose led growth and resilience by Andrew Smith and Gareth Jude Mr Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar Coachella 22 playlist on Spotify Client Liaison The teacher's trial Shandee's Story Russian Doll on Netflix Winning Time Pachinko on Apple TV

How can change practitioners apply change management principles to community development? What is social architecture? How can diagnostic interventions and sense making be used in community work? Luc Galoppin is a change consultant, chocolatier and blogger. He chats to Tash about his experiences running community development programs in Belgium, as well as the benefits of coaching, not knowing all the answers and un learning everything you know (lots of bonus chat in this one!) Luc recommends: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Check out Luc's blog at: http://www.reply-mc.com/ www.casadecambio.com.au

When introducing a change, when should you seek out change management support? When isn't change required? What are some common mistakes people make when deciding whether or not they should involve a change manager or specialist? Camilla Nooy is the head of change at PEXA, and she joins Tash for a chat about all of this and more (bonus chat includes certifications, what we look for when hiring, when change goes right and wrong). Camilla recommends: The gifts of imperfection by Brene Brown Apples Never Fall by Lianne Moriarty Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast Tash recommends: Atlas of the Heart on HBO Max / Binge www.casadecambio.com.au

Selling your sizzle' is something a lot of people struggle with. What are some things people can do to provide better visibility of their achievements to their managers and peers? As women - how can we make others aware of our achievements without appearing arrogant or full of ourselves? How can we compete with men who find selling themselves so darn easy? What about for senior leaders - many sponsors of large scale change programs struggle to sell the ROI of their programs especially when they are competing with other execs. Brigid Leishman is a career coach, dog lover and former banking executive. She joins Tash for a chat about all things sizzle - with bonus chat on elevator pitches and LinkedIn hustle. Brigid recommends: Simply Said: Communicating better at work and beyond by Jay Sullivan Schitts Creek on Netflix Get Brigid's free elevator pitch template at: https://www.leishmanconsulting.com.au/resources www.casadecambio.com.au

What is contracting? What are some examples of good contracting? What are some signs your contract isn't being honoured or you may need to recontract? What are some common mistakes change practitioners make when contracting? How can change practitioners can avoid misunderstandings when contracting? For over forty-five years, Daryl has educated and advised strategic leaders and veteran change practitioners in many of the world's most successful organizations, helping them to understand and navigate the challenges and opportunities they face during transformational change. Daryl joins Tash for a chat about all things contracting (and no, it's not freelancing) and more on the first episode of season 6 of Casa de Cambio podcast. Daryl recommends: The Queen's Gambit on Netflix The Alpinist on Netflix Brain Pickings by Maria Popova (now called the marginalian.org) Between Power & Irrelevance: The Future of Transnational NGOs by George E Mitchell, Hans Peter Schmitz and Tosca Bruno-van Vifjeijken Jesse Cook (Guitarist) David Darling (Cello) For more information on Conner Academy's Advanced Trusted Advisor Program please visit https://conneracademy.com/advanced-trusted-advisor-program/ www.casadecambio.com.au

What is business agility transformation? How is it different to agile ways of working? What advice do you have for leaders who want to improve their business agility? What are some traps for new players? Brad Bennett is the founder, director & transformation strategist at EPiC Agile. He joins Tash for a chat about all things business agility, plus bonus chat on the overlap between change management and agile - and what change practitioners need to do to better position themselves in the world of agile. Brad recommends: Leading Beyond Change: A Practical Guide to Evolving Business Agility by Michael and Audree Sahota Self-Fidelity: How being true to yourself uplifts your working life by Cassandra Goodman Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness by Frederic Laloux Tash recommends: Daryl Conner's Advanced Trusted Advisor course - more info at: https://conneracademy.com/ Learn more about EPiC's agility courses here: https://www.epicagile.com.au/courses www.casadecambio.com.au

What is HR? How can companies and organisations do the right thing by their people and honour them for who they are? How does this feed into HR Strategy? What are some examples of HR strategy done really well? Jodi Rai is a social justice warrior, mum and supports organizations in being self-aware, strategic and empathetically impactful through her company heyHUMANTIS. She joins Tash for a chat about all things HR Strategy. Jodi Recommends: Modern Family Brooklyn Nine Nine Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde www.casadecambio.com.au

What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? How is it different to EQ? Why is EI an important skill to have in the workplace today? Can EI be learned or are people just born with it? What steps can someone take to improve their EI? What are the benefits of improving EI? Louisa Stevenson is a DIY renovation enthusiast and emotional intelligence expert. She joins Tash for a chat about all of this and more in the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast. Louisa recommends: Grand Designs Restoration Australia Queer Eye Brene Brown's Dare to Lead Podcast - Episode on Pandemic Flux Syndrome with Amy Cuddy

What are OKRs? Why are they a thing? How can you get started using OKR in your business? What are some traps to avoid when using OKR? Tim Newbold is the director of strategy & OKR leadership at Skillfire. He joins Tash for an excellent chat about all things OKR. Tim recommends: The 4 hour work week by Tim Ferriss Japan Abroad and Pablo in Japan on Youtube Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda Tash & Tim both recommend New Power by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms Tim's OKR training : https://academy.skillfire.com.au/free-okr-facilitation-for-teams Find Tim's free OKR resources : https://www.skillfire.com.au/resources www.casadecambio.com.au