Season 4 - Episode 38 - CALM and change

In this Episode, Therese covers the areas to really focus on when it comes to the call for 'Communications' regarding the change you are looking to introduce into an organisation. While this is a shorter episode, this is because it is just as succinct and focused as your activities need to be. There are three things to do to get your communications up and running and for it to be effective. Communication, when it comes to change management is like a leg on a stool - without this leg the change will be fundamentally compromised. So have a listen and discover these three areas and then reflect on whether your change communications is fit for purpose. Like what you hear? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com  

As a change manager, a change leader or influencer for change there are reflections that can be powerful when considering those who have lived and led change in their lives. This is a quirky episode, with Therese reflecting on how the losses of some icons has her thinking about how their role modelling and leadership has provided powerful lessons in the world of change. The mindset you can have, the way in which you can respect others and have a positive change impact in your every day life. Like what you hear? Come to www.myvirtualchangemanager.com for frameworks and a deeper sense of purpose.

 The end is nigh - the end of the year that is! And like all business cycles, there are cycles in change management as well. In this week's episode Therese talks about what you should consider from a change management and enterprise change management perspective. This will have you look at the last quarter of the year from an entirely new perspective. This is where the art of connected thinking really comes to the fore. After all human's are not machines, and can have a lot of 'wear and tear' from poor change experiences throughout the year. So how do you optimise change in your organisation at this time of year? Listen and find out?   Come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to explore the world of change management, change leadership and influencing for change.

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese tackles AI from a different angle. With the revolution that Artificial Intelligence is bringing to organisations, it needs a true change management strategy and plan.  Discover how to roll out AI as a true transformation (not just a tech upgrade), the biggest pitfalls to avoid, and how to build a culture ready to adapt. Whether you’re a project manager, HR leader, or change practitioner, this episode will help you lead with confidence through the next wave of digital disruption. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to partner with AI, without losing your human edge. Want to know more about change management, change leadership and how to influence for change in your organisation? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com  

Words create worlds. In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese unpacks how your everyday language whether it is spoken or in emails, used in workshops, and leadership moments, signals your values and shapes engagement. You’ll learn how to adapt language to different cultures and contexts to improve the engagement with your organisational, or team change. This episode is for you if you are leading a transformational change and want to make sure that you are giving it the best chance for success. Language will either engage or alienate your people - the choice is yours. Want to learn more about change management, change leadership, transformational change and change in teams? Visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and add change management and change leadership skills into your business toolkit. There has never been a more important time to be able to handle, deliver and lead change well.

We all have biases. Some we know about; others quietly shape our thinking and decision-making from the shadows. In the world of change management, where people, relationships, and trust are everything, our personal bias can make or break the success of a change initiative. Think about it. How often do you find yourself gravitating toward people who “think like you”? Or feeling instantly skeptical when someone offers a completely different approach? Bias is human. But left unchecked, it can limit creativity, silence diverse voices, and stifle growth. In this episode of Next Level Change Success, we dive into how personal bias shows up in our everyday change work, why it often goes unnoticed, and how to start recognising and reshaping it so that it empowers, rather than limits, your ability to lead change effectively. Like what you hear? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to upskill in change management, change leadership, change influencing.  

In this short, sharp episode, Therese dives into the three most common traps that derail change efforts — rushing impact assessments, missing key stakeholders, and designing in isolation. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and build change that actually sticks through change management planning that makes a difference and takes these into account. Whether you’re working on a corporate transformation or a process tweak, this episode gives you practical tools to get it right the first time.   Like what you hear and want to create a change management plan that works? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com  

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese takes us on a reflective journey back to 2013, unearthing an old Prosci Benchmark Study on what drives successful change. More than a trip down memory lane, it’s a powerful reminder of what truly matters in our modern workplaces — and how much of it still revolves around people. Therese explores how the fundamentals including executive sponsorship, communication, engagement, and integration with projects, have evolved over the past decade, and why middle managers are now the real linchpin of transformation. This episode is your guide to rethinking “success factors” in 2025 and finding alignment, authenticity, and purpose in how you deliver change. Want to learn more about change? Come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com  

Are you communicating your change well enough—or are people left confused and cynical? In this episode, Therese dives into the power of clear, human-centred communication. From vision and storytelling to visuals, humour, and physical experiences, discover practical strategies to engage every stakeholder and inspire real change. Like what you hear? Want to add Change skills to your business toolkit?   Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese explores the power of calm in times of organisational change. From managing pre–go-live anxiety to handling vocal stakeholders, Therese shares practical strategies and personal stories that highlight why calm is the ultimate leadership skill during change. You’ll learn the C.A.L.M. framework — Centred, Altitude, Leadership & Listening, and Momentum Management — and how to apply it to stay grounded, inspire trust, and lead with confidence. Keen to learn more about Change? Come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to develop change skills and take them to the Next Level.