Change Chats

Is your organization stuck in the past or are you building resilience for constant change? And, do you put a couple of change management interventions in place or do you look how to integrate change capability in your organization through a systematic lense? Most companies today face relentless change, yet many aren’t building the mental agility needed to thrive. Change isn’t a one-and-done event...

What is left for us? AI can now handle stakeholder mapping, impact assessments and parts of comms strategy (and the list can go on). In my latest Change Chats episode (see full episode 7) with Nissi Ozigbu, we talked about what is left for us as change management professionals. Change managers can be excellent facilitators, connectors, communicators & risk identifiers. That human edge is where...

Episode Summary: In this episode Judith Bueving sits down with Nissi Ozigbu change strategist and influencer extra-ordinaire. They cover topics such as moving from a tactical to a strategic change manager, the role of personal branding and online presence in the field, influencing organizational change and how to ensure you as a change practitioner are involved early into the strategic planning of...

Public Service Announcement to all Change Practitioners. Get online and share more of what you do, why you do it, and the value you bring. Why is it important? In my upcoming episode featuring Nissi Ozigbu she will dive into the why, airing next week! I can't wait to share it with you.

Who is ready for another change management framework? Not me 🙅‍♀️. What am I ready for? More strategic change leadership and thoughtware on the matter, showing up differently. 🌶️ The next guest on Change Chats, the Podcast to Navigating your Change Management Career, is a force to be reckoned with and has some great insights to share. 🎙️ I am excited for the full episode release with Strategic Ch...

Visibility - a vital topic for our profession. Why? It is our duty to ourselves and the next generations of change practitioners to come to showcase our value everyday so that our profession is known and trusted. So that in the near future our profession is institutionalised as a standard part of every organisation’s operating model. For more on visibility, how to showcase our value and role as a...

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving speaks with Awa Tall, a Change Management Lead specializing in cybersecurity. Key takeaways: • Storytelling as a bridge: technical cybersecurity concepts become relatable when framed as stories that stakeholders can understand and act on. Storytelling is an important skill to develop in change mangement. • Career momentum: curiosity can open unexpect...

Episode 6 of Change Chats is coming your way next week with Cyber Change Management expert from La Belle France🥐🌟 Awa TALL or as I like to also reference her magic - the queen of analogies👑. One of the things we cover is the importance of storytelling and in this little preview she shares why. Host: Judith Bueving 🌠 | LinkedIn Guest: Awa TALL | LinkedIn #change management #ocm #storytelling #c...

To all my fellow change practitioners who help people in organizations make sense, care for and adopt to transformations they are going to, keep doing what you're doing and connect with fellow practitioners in the field. We have a wonderful global (live) and virtual community and there is so much more to come in this field.

One of my favourite parts in transformations and my scope as a change manager is when the change captains or champions come in AKA all-round influencers. Your eyes 👀 and ears 👂 on the ground, the ones actually doing the work and having to undergo the transformation, the bright spots in the organization who will make the light shine brighter with coaching others through change 💫. Important to re...

🤔What do you use AI for in Change Management? Curious to see if you have anhything else to add to Prachi Jain 's list in my Change Chats conversation with her or if like me you use it to make communications more sassy. Leave your thoughts in the comments or find the discussion on my Linkedin profile. #ChangeManagement #OCM #AIinChangeManagement

Ever tried explaining Change Management to someone outside the field? Or answering the question as to what the difference is between Change and Project Management? 🤔 Awa TALL and use different analogies to explain:1. The kitchen2. The home/houseMost importantly, always involve your stakeholders & create a cozy, inviting space where everyone feels comfortable. How do you explain change managem...

In this episode Judith Bueving discusses the change management career journeys of Mike Ligtenbelt and Wessel van den Berg, who transitioned from corporate change management roles to founding Out of Office Development, a coaching practice focused on leadership and team development in nature. They share insights on their motivations for leaving corporate life, the philosophy behind their coaching ap...

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving speaks with Prachi Jain about her career in change management which is focused on digital adoption projects, AI in change management and leading cross-cultural teams. They dive into: - The clarity, insights and peace a sabbatical can give and how it helps Prachi in her daily change management work with her clients - Prachi shares her insights on defi...

New Change Chats episode incoming soon where I sit down with Maik Ligtenbelt & Wessel van den Berg - ex-change management consultants turned entrepreneurs who co-founded Out of Office Development , a company that takes leadership and team coaching into the outdoors 🏔️ 🌳 . ✨ Listen to this short clip of Out of Office Development's philosophy, and watch this space for the full episode soon...

Stay tuned.....episode to be released early September

Pausing for clarity, strength and insight. In the next Change Chats episode I am talking to change management practitioner Prachi Jain who recently came back from a sabbatical. She talks about why she took the sabbatical and how she applies the insights in her daily change management work. Stay tuned for the release, it is going to be a good one and extra special to my heart as a fellow millennial...

In this episode of Change Chats Judith Bueving interviews Sarah Bar-Lev , a seasoned change management professional, CEO of Women in Change , author of I can't do us anymore and founder of Now Exhale. Sarah shares her unique professional and personal journey from law to change management, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped her career. The conversation delves into the importance of ch...

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving speaks with Gen Z change leader Monica Calinescu about the evolving landscape of change management, the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the mental health challenges faced by professionals in the field. They discuss the impact of social media on mental health, the necessity of acknowledging global events in the workplace, Monica’s...

In our next episode we will talk about Monica's change career path, the important of taking care of yourself before you can take care of others, her #1 advice to starting change professionals, how to prioritize and set boundaries and so much more....stay tuned!

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving interviews Erica Adams, a seasoned change management professional with over 20 years of experience. They discuss Erica's unique journey from electronic engineering to change management, emphasizing the importance of technical knowledge in the field. Erica shares her insights on building trust with clients, the value of long-term projects, and the sig...

Hi and welcome to the Change Chats Podcast - your ultimate guide to navigating a succesful Change Management career. In this brief 5-minute episode I'll give you the who, what and why of the Podcast series. I will also give you a sneak preview of the incredible line-up of upcoming guests, featuring cross-generational change professionals who will share their experiences, tips & tricks for...