In this episode, Susanne talks to Jess Annison, coach and author of "Smart Careers'. We discuss:

• How we can find meaning in our work through small shifts rather than major career change.
• The importance of autonomy and meaningful work components like contribution and growth in creating the work that we want.
• How managers and organisations can support these kinds of career development conversations without fear.
• Practical suggestions for starting small experiments and reflective practices to explore career meaningfulness.
• The role of storytelling and limiting narratives in career development.
• The benefits and potential challenges of finding meaningful work, including the risk of burnout.

  
 The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.
  
 Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.
  
 To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com  or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

  
 Jess Annison can be found here:
 https://www.jess-annison.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-annison/

  

In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr Samantha Madhosingh, author of 'Evolving You'. We discuss:

How leadership transformation and personal growth is an ongoing process rather than a one-time event.

The importance of self-awareness and reflection in leadership and the need for leaders to understand their impact on others and be curious about their own behaviour.

The concept of building bridges in communication, highlighting the value of uncomfortable conversations and active listening in resolving conflicts.

The concept of resilience and that it should not be equated with enduring a toxic environment but rather with the ability to adapt and recover from setbacks.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the newsletter and other storytelling resources by going here - https://www.feldsparconsulting.com/changestories-the-book/

 

Dr Samantha Madhosing can be found here:

https://askdrsamantha.com/evolvingyou/

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

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to regular podcast guests Susan and David about difficult people or situations that they have encountered at work. We talk about:

• What does behaviour in work tell us about behaviour outside of work?
• How can we stay out of the way of someone else's egotistical shadow?
• How can we build enough self awareness to be sure that we are not the problem?

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr Tammy Watchorn about her work as a change ninja and how she used all of her ninja skills to change her life.

Tammy shared some of the tools and stories from her books, including IDQB, which helps in resolving disagreements by focusing on the issue, data, and thequestion to be asked.

We also discussed the power of challenging one's own thoughts and the stories that we tell ourselves, particularly during times of stress and high emotion.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

Dr Tammy Watchorn can be found here:

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

https://www.change-ninja.com/

 

 

In this episode, Susanne discusses her new book Change Stories with Susanna Liller, including the writing process, the obstacles that were encountered along the way and the key takeaways from the book.

You can buy the book here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1788605349?tag=uklinktagbk-21&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

In this episode Susanne talks to Dr Jacqui Rigby about her regular series of #CuriousFriday posts on Linkedin and how curiosity is essential in creating change.

Jacqui shares her experiences of creating change in both large and small organisations and the value of coaching.

As Jacqui says "You can't read the label from inside the jar!"

They also talk about the need for leaders to wget comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to stimulate healthy debate and learning from when things go wrong.

 

Jacqui can be found here:

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

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to Antonia Liguori, Professor of Participatory Storytelling and Public Policy at Teeside University about her research using digital storytelling to explore the role of storytelling and memories to create change.

She shares some of her most exciting and inspiring research which connected diverse people together to share knowledge and learn from each other.

She also discusses how digital storytelling is an adaptable practice that can be used in widely.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

Antonia can be found here

https://antonialiguori.blog/

https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/persons/antonia-liguori

 

In today's episode, we delve into the transformative power of storytelling with Dr. Bryn Hodgskiss, the Head of Transformation for NHS England.

Dr. Hodgskiss, who has an intriguing background in psychology and police investigations, shares his unique approach to "compassionate transformation" and how stories play a pivotal role in driving effective change within the NHS.

We also discuss his upcoming book, "Killer Stories," which explores the narratives of serial murderers and their implications for organizational change.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation that bridges the gap between neurology, psychology, and large-scale digital transformation.

 

Chapters:

(05:30) The Power of Stories in Transformation

(15:00) From Serial Murderers to Organizational Change

(25:00) Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges

(35:00) The Role of Adversity in Change Narratives

(45:00) Crafting Redemption Narratives

(55:00) Conclusion and Future Topics

 

Brin can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/brin-hodgskiss-60105841

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

In this episode, in honour of World Book Day, Susanne, David and Susan share their love of books and talk about books that they always recommend, books that they read and re read and ones that are still on their 'to be read' pile.

They also each talk about the own published works and their writing processes.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

David Lee can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlee-maine/

 

Susan Ni Chriodain can be found here:

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

 

Resources:

The Right Questions - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-right-questions-ten-essential-questions-to-guide-you-to-an-extraord-inary-life-debbie-ford/4510824?ean=9780062517845

The Four Agreements -  https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-four-agreements-a-practical-guide-to-personal-freedom-jr-ruiz-don-miguel/936884?ean=9781878424310

Presentation Zen - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/presentation-zen-simple-ideas-on-presentation-design-and-delivery-garr-reynolds/4134187?ean=9780135800911

Frequency - https://www.penneypeirce.com/books/frequency/

Man's Search For Meaning - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/man-s-search-for-meaning-classic-editions-viktor-e-frankl/3000874?ean=9781846046384

Time To Think - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/time-to-think-listening-to-ignite-the-human-mind-nancy-kline/355555?ean=9780706377453

The Joy of Appreciative Living - https://appreciativeliving.com/the-joy-of-appreciative-living/

Reflective Practise in Medicine - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/reflective-practice-in-medicine-and-multi-professional-healthcare-john-launer/6416566?ean=9780367714604

Nine Lies About Work - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/nine-lies-about-work-a-freethinking-leader-s-guide-to-the-real-world-marcus-buckingham/3700455?ean=9781633698031

On Being Certain - https://www.rburton.com/_i_on_being_certain_i___believing_you_are_right_even_when_you_re_not_63166.htm

Don't Bite The Hook - https://www.waterstones.com/audiobook/dont-bite-the-hook/pema-chodron/9781590304341

How Emotions Are Made - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-emotions-are-made-the-secret-life-of-the-brain-lisa-feldman-barrett/3617648?ean=9781509837526

7 1/2 Lesson About The Brain - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain-lisa-feldman-barrett/1946675?ean=9781529018646

Leading Beyond The Numbers - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/leading-beyond-the-numbers-how-accounting-for-emotions-tips-the-balance-at-work-susan-ni-chriodain/7496167?ean=9781788605106

Dealing With A Difficult Coworker - https://bookshop.org/p/books/courageous-conversations-at-work-volume-one-dealing-with-a-difficult-co-worker-david-lee/13008411

Prayer To The Great Creator - https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/prayers-to-the-great-creator/

The Soul's Code - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-soul-s-code-james-hillman/1563087?ean=9780553506341

The Artists Way - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-artist-s-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-julia-cameron/2035801?ean=9781788164290

Season of Blood - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/season-of-blood-a-rwandan-journey-fergal-keane/762939?ean=9780140247602

Bittersweet - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bittersweet-how-sorrow-and-longing-make-us-whole-susan-cain/7149621?ean=9780241300671

Quiet - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/quiet-the-power-of-introverts-in-a-world-that-can-t-stop-talking-susan-cain/523028?ean=9780141029191

The Long Win - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-long-win-the-search-for-a-better-way-to-succeed-cath-bishop/4196110?ean=9781788601917

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to Steve Hearsum about his book, No Silver Bullet, and the unconscious patterns of shame and anxiety that drive leaders to seek a quick fix for complex problems.

Also, we discuss how consultants are very willing to collude with these unconscious behaviours.

We also talk about how to build change capability in organisations and challenge our own thinking as consultants, recognising how uncomfortable this can feel at times.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

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Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

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To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

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Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - The Change Conversation

 

Steve can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/stevehearsum

https://www.edgeandstretch.com/

 

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to Jennie Holyoake from Wellbalanced about how she uses numbers and data to tell the story of a business.

As well as sharing her own career story, we talk about the different activities involved in data storytelling and how she uses them with her clients.

Jennie also discusses the key aspects of financial data that all small business owners need to be familiar with in order to grow their businesses and achieve their goals.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation   Jennie can be found here: linkedin.com/in/wellbalanced-jen https://wellbalanceduk.com/ hello@wellbalanceduk.com  

In this episode, Susanne talks to Alison Jones from Practical Inspiration Publishing about the power of exploratory writing for sense making and transformation.

Alison shares her own story of discovery of its power and discusses how to use insightful questions and metaphors to prompt creativity.

She also shares tips and techniques for making exploratory writing a habit and Susanne shares her own discovery that she is able to be more creative on plain rather than lined paper!

 

Alison can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/the-alison-jones

https://alisonjones.com/

alison@alisonjones.com

https://extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/podcast-episodes/

https://practicalinspiration.com/

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Lata Hamilton, author of 'Pioneer Your Career Change'.

We discuss:

Her own story and journey into change management.

The value and difference that a change manager can make to a project, and the skills needed to do this role well.

How to review and analyse your skills, competencies and experience to successfully make a career change.

How to create a career that suits and enables the life that you want to live.

Building confidence to make the leap into self employment/contract work.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the newsletter and other storytelling resources by going here - https://www.feldsparconsulting.com/changestories-the-book/

 

Resources:

Download Lata's free "Underpaid & Overlooked Coaching Action Guide": www.latahamilton.com/worthit

Get Lata's free "Creative Launch Ideas Guide": www.latahamilton.com/launch

Read Lata's "Pioneer Your Career Change" book: www.latahamilton.com/pioneer

See Lata's website and course: www.latahamilton.com

 

Lata can be found here: 

LinkedIn: Lata Hamilton www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton

Instagram: @latahamilton https://www.instagram.com/latahamilton/

Insight Timer: Lata Hamilton https://insighttimer.com/latahamilton

Facebook: Lata Hamilton https://www.facebook.com/latahamiltonchange

YouTube: @latahamilton https://www.youtube.com/@LataHamilton

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to Mark Green from Change Rebellion about not taking change (or yourself) too seriously and how to bring people together to work collectively on change.  

Mark shares stories about turning the tide of a change programme over a cup of coffee rather than with a PRINCE2 plan and discusses his passion to genuinely shake up change management consultancy and practice.

Mark can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/mark-green-3368744

https://changerebellion.com/

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Jennifer Bryan about taking a people centred, human approach to change.

Jennifer shares the key questions to ask before embarking on any change programme.

She also discusses her ABChange model and how leaders can use this to shape their leadership style and communication approach during change.

As Jennifer says"change is a journey...how to do you want totravel and what story do you want to share?" 

Jennifer can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/jennifer-l-bryan

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Melanie Franklin about the importance of developing change capability at all levels in organisations to cope with increasing volumes of change.

We also discussed Melanie's approach to measuring the impact of change, including intangible impacts and the importance of recognising the impact that change can have on employee identity and feelings. Its not just about process and technology..... 

Resources

The global Capability for Change survey assesses the current state of change management understanding and capability across organisations. The results of the survey give us the opportunity to benchmark how well we are preparing our staff for the high volume and continuous nature of change that they experience at work. The questions are thought provoking, helping to trigger thoughts on other things we can do to build change capability and reduce the stress of adopting new ways of working.   To access the survey, please register here https://crm.agilechangemanagement.co.uk/enterprise-change-and-transformation-survey The survey uses standard questions plus a cognitive section developed using neuroscience, from a specialist provider called Truthsayers to help us dig deeper than what we think on the surface to how we really feel things are going.    The survey is open for completion for 4 weeks, at the end of which you will be sent a report of your responses. This is followed by analysis and commentary of the global results, divided by country and industry type. You are also invited to a webinar where I provide background to the results and host a discussion on our progress and where we can focus our improvements efforts.   Previous respondents have highlighted the value of having evidence and comparison with others to drive the conversations in their organisation about the value and importance of managing change effectively, and have been kind enough to share with me the support this has generated from their senior leadership. I hope you will join me in creating our 2023 assessment.     The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Helena Clayton about her research into love and compassion at work.

We talk about how there is very little space for emotional connection at work and this has an impact on our wellbeing but also on innovation, collaboration and creativity.

Helena shares stories, ideas and questions to ask to build love into leadership practice and create an environment of radical inclusion and kindness. 

 

Resources:

https://helenaclayton.co.uk/podcast/

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Vikki Kirby about how stories work at different levels in organisations to create change. 

Vikki shares examples from her own work to illustrate the difference between narrative and story and how organisations can get better at linking individual and corporate stories.

Vikki also shares the importance of leaders taking the time to listen to stories in their organisation and being confident in what they hear. 

Vikki Kirby can be found here:

https://www.vibratoconsulting.com/

linkedin.com/in/vikki-kirby

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr John Launer about his work in narrative medicine. 

John shares stories and examples of his practice and we discuss the art of inquiry,reflective practice and attentiveness. 

We also talked about asking the right questions toinvite change and to move conversations forward and the importance of curiosity on thepart of medical practitioners. 

 

https://www.conversationsinvitingchange.com/

 

In this episode Dr Susanne Evans speaks to Scott McArthur

 

Resources:

https://en.unesco.org/futuresliteracy/about   https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottMcArthur   The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Susan Ní Chríodáin from Beyond the Numbers about emotions at work and giving ourselves the permission to feel all our feelings.

Susan shares stories and poetry which illustrate her work in enabling people to express themselves and allowing others to do the same.

She explains how important it is to have courage to say what needs to be said and to have difficult conversations with empathy.

Susan can be found here: linkedin.com/in/susannichriodain   https://www.beyond-thenumbers.com/     The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Ket Patel from the Change Management Institute and Change Reactions about the need to create change ready employees from day one rather than relying on change management support from consultants or in house resources.

We also discuss the difficulties in defining change management (and explaining to other people what we do!) and is views about whether we really need change management at all.

Ket Patel can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/ketpatel-changeagitator

https://change-reactions.co.uk/homepage/

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

On this episode, I'm bringing you a webinar that I recorded with David Lee who has 1) been a guest on this podcast back in the very early days and 2) is a definite force for good when it comes to telling and sharing your stories.

Hope you enjoy!

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Andrew Saffron, author of 'Better Culture, Faster' about why culture change doesn't have to be slow or painful. We discuss:

 - Why so many culture change programmes fail because they are overly complicated

 - Why we need to cut the corporate BS to create proper transformation

 - The importance of humour in our work - we take our work seriously but we don't take ourselves too seriously

 - The mindset shift that is needed for leaders to drive change

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the newsletter and other storytelling resources by going here - https://www.feldsparconsulting.com/changestories-the-book/

 

Andrew can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-saffron-4b0a3a63/

https://innermost-consulting.com/

 

On this episode Mark Hughes (who appeared on this episode here) interviews Susanne about her Phd, which was one of the major drivers that lead to this podcast!

They talk about the 'why' of the doctorate, the challenges involved in writing 80,000 words (and how a year off helped!) and just what the research was.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Susie Palmer-Trew from Everyday Change about the lessons that she has learnt during her years as a successful change consultant.

Susie shares the change model that she really likes (Bridges) and the one that she really hates (the change curve).

We also discussed the need to dig into the history and stories of an organisation to create lasting change.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Steve Bellis about his experience as a digital storyteller.

Steve shares his tips and techniques for creating digital stories (even if you are a complete novice) and discusses some of the most powerful and moving stories that he has worked on over the past 20+ years.

We also discuss the ethics of working with other people's stories.

Resources

Will Martin Story: Steve working directly with a resident at a spinal injuries rehab centre in Oswestry: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/224625723   A Scorpion's Tale: a story made by Steve in an EU funded workshop in Liege, Belgium: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/199965823   My Favourite T-shirt: made in an EU funded train the trainer's workshop in Turkey: https://vimeo.com/221392130   A Very Special Party: made in a Lottery funded project called Home Front Recall about memories of WW2: https://vimeo.com/49910093   From India with Love: made in a Lottery funded project called Home Front Recall about memories of WW2: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/49910097   Fateful photographs: made in a Welsh Government funded community workshop about stories of life in rural Wales: https://vimeo.com/49379575   The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Angus Fletcher about the science of successful stories. Angus shares his study of the impact of stories on our emotions and wellbeing. We also discussed the latest results from his research into creative thinking. Angus also discusses the latest thinking around AI and narrative - and answers the question, will AI ever be able to create a story?

Find Angus here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angus-fletcher-99713617/

Website: www.angusfletcher.co          https://english.osu.edu/people/fletcher.300 

Wonderworks: Literary Invention and the Science of Stories: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wonderworks-Literary-invention-science-stories/dp/1800750234/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=133495261591&gclid=CjwKCAjw1ICZBhAzEiwAFfvFhKB0N7SryOv8Qbyrl_btAk0i3xTrzbGggpIDHsd5-zsdUmsthcAuERoC2SIQAvD_BwE&hvadid=605950579179&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007345&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16055988959189971440&hvtargid=kwd-1753196565272&hydadcr=12351_2380391&keywords=wonderworks+by+angus+fletcher&qid=1663072819&sr=8-1 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to Helen Wada about the importance of recognising the human side of work, and how organisations who lead with humanity can gain a commercial
advantage.

We also discuss commercial thinking for HR and L&D professionals and the impact of the pandemic on change management in organisations.

Resources

IOC Digital Report - https://www.dropbox.com/s/7hcb1hgnfmddin6/IOC-Digital-Report.pdf?dl=0

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Matt Fairbrass about the importance of listening to intuition as well as logic and how thinking of the organisation as a system can reveal hidden and
unspoken assumptions.

Matt also shares his experience of using systemic constellations
coaching to work with individuals and teams and his work in understanding organisation disenchantment.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.   Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.     To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com   Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Mark Hughes about the assertions and narratives of success(and failure) in organisational change since the 1990's.

We discuss how he has challenged these narratives through his own research and writing and the vested interests that exist that wish to maintain the narrative that change is difficult. 

 

Resources

https://woodlanddecay.com/2022/01/31/how-studying-organizational-change-lost-its-way/

 

Why Transformation Explanations Fail:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5u2yf80xziok1kg/hughes2015onlinefirst.pdf?dl=0

 

Who Killed Change Management?

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z5orp7vz19comuxm54ii4/Who-killed-change-managementFinalDraft.docx?dl=0&rlkey=xtmmixf95v6z8g284gottfvfa

 

 

How Studying Organisational Change Lost It's Way

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2d14cowc61p6a3r/hughes2022finaldraft.pdf?dl=0

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to coach and artist Meirion Jones about the importance of curiosity in fostering creativity, innovation and different conversations.

Meirion shares how he uses art and illustration in his work with individuals and teams and encourages all of us to lose our fear of drawing! 

Meirion can be found here:

https://www.illustratedcoaching.com

In this episode, Susanne talks to Jude Jennison from Leaders by Nature about her amazing work with a herd of horses to transform leadership and team behaviour.

Jude discusses how to become more comfortable with the uncomfortable, how to deal with the emotions that uncertainty can bring and the value in taking time and space to recalibrate. 

Jude can be found here:

https://www.judejennison.com/

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to Cath Bishopabout her book, 'The Long Win' and the need for clarity, constant learning and connection rather than short term success.

Cath shares her passion for changing the way we think and talk about performance and success, sharing insights from her career as an Olympic rower and as a diplomat. 

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Tabbin Almond, author of'Bottling up Trouble: How alcohol is harming your business and what to do about it.

We discuss:Her story of addiction and her work as an author and coach helping others to control alcohol and find freedom.

 - The normalisation of alcohol in corporate culture,including gift giving and events

 - The important conversations that need to happen inorganisations to reduce the shame and stigma of alcohol addiction

 - The steps that leaders can take to create a healthierworkplace culture, away from alcohol.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

Tabbin can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-tabbin-almond/

https://www.winetowatercoaching.com/

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to writer, theatre maker and social entrepreneur CJ Lloyd Webley about his life and work.

CJ shares his own story and how he uses individual action to create disruption and change and increase representation.

He also shares the joys and challenges of balancing his creative life with his role as an entrepreneur. 

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to BillMcAllister-Lovatt, The Disruptive Innovator about creating a sense of place at work.

Bill is passionate about helping teams and individuals develop and makes use of nature, ecosystems and the outdoors in his work.

We talk about how we can all bring the outdoors into our life and make use of outdoor spaces to have different conversations about the things that matter. 

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to June Hogan from Wildwood Coaching about the impact of redundancy - on individuals, on HR and line managers and on people who remain with the company.

She shares her expertise in managing redundancy in a more human and supportive way. June also shares her own redundancy story and offers ideas for how people facing redundancy can tell their own story at interviews with new employers. 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Phil Waknell, Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage about how to deliver a powerful presentation through a mix of storytelling, visual design and powerful public speaking.

Phil shares the five Business Presentation Revolutions from his upcoming book of the same name and gives advice to help overcome presentation nerves. 

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Susanna Lillerabout her book "You Are a Heroine: A Retelling of the Hero's Journey".

Susanna shares her own story of change, how we can get better at listening and accepting 'the call' to change and how to overcome the dragons that get in the way.

This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants to make the leap and make changes in their own life or help others to change.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to disability advocate and public speaker Mark Webb about his own experiences of becoming disabled and how the actions of his employer made all the difference.

We discuss the small and straightforward changes that can be made at work to support people with disabilities and chronic illnesses and how these changes actually make work better for everyone. 

Mark can be found here:

https://onemanandhiscatheters.com/

https://twitter.com/MarkWebb_

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Alan Arnett fromThe Exploration Habit about the lessons he has learnt during his career in change.

We discuss when is a change not a change, the importance of exploration and play during change and the importance of listening rather than telling.

And also why creating change is not like selling a shiny pen but is like learning to drive.... 

 

Alan Arnett can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/alanarnett

theexplorationhabit.com  

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Lene Hansen from The Glass Ceiling Project about neurodiversity and the extraordinary gifts that neurodiverse people can bring to the world of work.

We also discussed unconscious bias and the need for different practices at work and in education to enable neurodiverse people to thrive. 

 

Lene can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/lene-hansen-97961191

Welcome to the Glass Ceiling Project - The Glass Ceiling Project

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Sam Reader and Simon Jones from WONDR about organisation growth, innovation, curiousity and life long learning.

We discussed the growth of online learning during the pandemic and how platforms such as WONDR are creating change and connections in troubled times 

 

Sam and Simon can be found here:

WONDR (mywondr.co.uk)

Sam - linkedin.com/in/sreader

Simon - linkedin.com/in/simonjones2

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to acupuncturist and trainer Sue Cox about her ground breaking work in treating addiction.

We also discuss how important it is for all of us to take good care of our brains and ideas for how we can do this.

Sue discusses how employers should be doing more to support employees with addiction and gives advice for what they need to do differently. 

 

Sue can be found here:

Smart UK

Sue Cox | Survivor

suecox@smart-uk.com

 

The video referred to in the episode can be found here:

Sue Cox Smart-Uk and the men of HMP Holme House talking about their 5 star Wellbeing programme - YouTube

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

In this episode Susanne speaks to Emily, Tracey and Jenni and explores the real-world challenges of agile implementation, emphasizing that successful adoption is less about strict ceremonies and more about delivering value, fostering collaboration, and learning from experience. The conversation moves beyond buzzwords, highlighting the need for adaptability, transparent leadership, and a focus on business outcomes.

Takeaways

1. Agile is most effective when focused on delivering value, not just following processes or terminology.

2. A two-tier system can emerge if only some teams adopt agile, causing organizational friction.

3. Addressing deep-rooted issues like decision-making and resourcing is key for agile success.

4. There is no "silver bullet"—new methodologies can't fix problems that aren't properly understood.

5. Business outcomes should take priority over any single methodology or tool.

6. Start with the most pressing pain points instead of trying to fix everything at once.

7. Foster an agile mindset by prioritizing people's values, openness to change, and collaborative approaches.

8. "Minimum Lovable Product" is a better aim than simply a "Minimum Viable Product"—solutions must be both usable and valued.

9. Balancing leadership expectations and delivery teams' realities requires transparency, courage, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.

10. Learning from past experiences—and openly acknowledging mistakes—builds trust and supports continuous improvement.

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

Jenni can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-thynne-mentor/

 

Tracey can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-holland/

 

Emily can be found here:

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

https://agilem.co.uk/

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to renowned PR expert Hamish Thompson about the role of storytelling in corporate communications.

Hamish shares examples of excellent storytelling in some of the PR campaigns that he has been involved in and also discusses how, in these extraordinary times, organisations need to communicate differently to be heard and seen. 

Hamish can be found here:

Heard Vs Herd

Twitter

 

Resources

WeWork Business Model

MIT - Building 46

Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Magical Realism

TikTok Skateboarder

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Rebecca Mander about resilience and her approach to bouncing forwards from setback.

Rebecca shares tips and techniques for becoming more resilient and discusses the role that leaders play in creating a resilient workplace.

We also discuss the importance of vulnerability and some of the key misunderstandings about resilience.

 

Rebecca can be found here:

Guruyou Coaching

 

Resources:

Loving What Is by Byron Katie & Stephen Mitchell

Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Lorraine Checklin about her work as a mindfulness coach. Lorraine shares tips and techniques for bringing mindfulness to everyday. 

We also discuss the importance of leaders leading by example and how leaders can ensure that conversations about mental health become part of everyday life at work. 

 

Resources

Lorraine can be found here:

https://waystoflourish.com/

 

MIND

NHS, Every Mind Matters

Birmingham Healthy Minds

West Midlands Combined Authority, Thrive At Work

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

 

In this episode, Susanne talks to Martin Johnson

about his @YourBigPic tool and how he uses it

to support organisations in creating meaningful

employee engagement. We also talked about

how engagement is more than just an annual

questionnaire and how every person in an

organisation needs a voice that is heard.

 

Resources

Martin can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/yourbigpic

And here:

https://yourbigpic.com/

 

ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites

 

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

 

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.  

 

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

 

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation