Season 4 - Episode 24 - What can slow change down?

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese busts the top 3 myths that trip up even the most experienced professionals who think they know about change. If you’ve ever thought “people should just get on board,” or change is all about people, this one’s for you. Get real about what makes change work—and how you can lead smarter, smoother transitions in your workplace. 🎧 Listen in to shift your mindset, strengthen your change muscle, and support people through the real experience of change. Interested in real, everyday change, subscribe or come to www.myvirtualchangemanager.com  

Change is happening everywhere—but is it happening well? In this powerful episode, Therese breaks down what enterprise change maturity really means and why most organisations are stuck in reactive mode. From visibility gaps to governance breakdowns and weak communication channels, she explores how low maturity shows up and what you can do about it, even without a big budget. If you’re working in a support, project, or leadership role, this episode gives you practical insight into building a healthier change ecosystem. You'll walk away with key strategies to assess your maturity, get leadership buy-in, and evolve how change gets done—so your teams can thrive, not just survive. Want to assess the Change Maturity of your organisation? Visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and do the Enterprise Change Assessment. 

When your Change slows—that’s not failure…it’s a signal. In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese explores the main reasons initiatives lose pace—and how to regain momentum. You'll learn how to spot early warning signs (like silos, budget freezes, and leadership hesitations), what to do when executive confidence drops, and how a light-touch change framework can revitalize stalled efforts. If you’re working on a change that is slowing down, have a listen to the ways you can keep change moving. This episode gives you the clarity and tactics you need to pivot effectively—without panic.   Want to learn more about how you can influence for your change success? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com

Is changing at speed myth or reality? In this episode of Next Level Change Success, host Therese explores whether fast organisational change is truly possible, and how you can make it happen. Therese unpacks five key levers of fast change, the common barriers that slow you down, and practical strategies to lead with poise, not panic. Whether you’re driving change in projects or corporate services, consider listening to this episode to learn how to accelerate results while keeping people at the heart of your strategy. Interested in getting better outcomes from change that you want to introduce? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to add change skills to your business toolkit.

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, we shift the narrative on how we define success in change. Moving beyond budget and timelines, we highlight the importance of measuring adoption, leadership engagement, communication effectiveness, and user-centred design. Listeners will discover the “spider map” framework—a powerful tool for mapping strengths and weaknesses across the change journey. Perfect for professionals who lead, implement, or support change, this episode brings a fresh lens to post-implementation review. If you’ve ever wondered why a change didn’t stick—or what “good” really looks like—this is your blueprint for reflective growth and practical impact. Like what you hear? Come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and sign up for our newsletter to stay across latest advancements in change.

Often people are seeking the tools to deliver change. The process and 'magic' framework which will make delivering change easy. Well I unfortunately need to burst your bubble as understanding the change framework is the easiest part. Being able to apply it and how you show up during times of stress and pressure, how you work with stakeholders, and your team is the harder part. Am I growing as I lead others through change? Not just delivering frameworks, reports, or updates—but actually growing. This question sits at the heart of managing and delivering change in organisations. It’s the invisible force beneath every effective transformation initiative. Growth,is the iceberg beneath the surface—unseen, yet powerful enough to sink or steer the ship. This is the focus of this week's episode. Like what you hear? Sign up to our newsletter at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com    

In this eye-opening episode, Therese Pares explores the four major 'business as usual' change drivers that quietly influence every corporate environment: 1. economic and political landscapes 2. digital and technology shifts 3. leadership changes and 4. team dynamics. She reveals how tuning into these subtle signals can give you a proactive edge and help you lead or support change with confidence. Listeners walk away with tangible ways to sharpen their awareness, connect the dots across strategic conversations, and avoid the “shock” of change that many experience. Whether you’re a leader or an emerging change influencer, this episode empowers you to read the room, trust your gut, and prepare your team before disruption hits. Like what you hear? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com  

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese explores how engaging all five senses can supercharge the effectiveness of your change initiatives. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, she unpacks practical ways to elevate engagement using creativity, storytelling, sound, scent, visual cues, and experiential design. Whether you're launching a new system, shifting ways of working, or embedding cultural transformation, this episode gives you the spark to go beyond PowerPoints and truly move people.   Tune in to discover how sensory-driven change makes your message memorable—and your change stick. Interested in Change? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and upskill in Change, knowing that you will achieve better outcomes by understanding the right levers for change adoption.

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese Pares challenges the corporate obsession with “change resilience” and makes the case for a smarter, stronger approach: adaptability. If your organisation is stuck in reactive mode, always bracing for the next disruption, this episode is your wake-up call. Therese breaks down why resilience reinforces burnout, how adaptability future-proofs performance, and the leadership behaviours that foster flexible, forward-thinking teams. Packed with real-world insights and powerful mindset shifts, this episode will help you lead change from a place of purpose—not panic. Subscribe now and learn how to manage change at the next level! Visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com if you want to develop your change skills.

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese Pares dives deep into why mastering stakeholder management is the hidden superpower behind every successful change and project initiative. Discover practical strategies to engage, inform, and influence diverse stakeholders — even when tensions are high. Learn how flexibility, transparency, and emotional intelligence turn change resistors into change champions. Visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to download a stakeholder matrix to help you assess their needs and deliver to them.