Chad L. Smith, Ed.S., CMS.

Change Curriculum Podcast

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

Fortune 500 change-management frameworks made affordable for SMBs and nonprofits. Hosted by Chad L. Smith, organizational change consultant with 9 years of experience working alongside Deloitte/BCG level teams at Atos Breakaway Adoption Solutions on projects for HCA Healthcare, Northrop Grumman, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and more. Discover step-by-step guides, real case studies, and actionable strategies, all for free. Want my expertise at a rate of just $100hr I'm more affordable than large firms. Subscribe for practical insights to planing, communication, and sustainable successful transformations.

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Chad L. Smith, Ed.S., CMS.

Episodes

Episode 5 - The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Change That Sticks 03.10.2025 27:53

In this episode of The Change Curriculum Podcast, host Chad L. Smith delivers a must-listen guide for nonprofit leaders ready to turn fleeting initiatives into lasting impact. “The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Change That Sticks” breaks down why so many changes in the nonprofit world lose momentum, and exactly how you can defy that pattern in your own organization. Dive in as Chad covers: The uniqu...

Episode 4 - Building Your Transformation Team (Even with a Limited Budget) 26.09.2025 22:16

In Episode 4 of the Change Curriculum Podcast, host Chad L. Smith breaks down how small business and nonprofit leaders can assemble a game-changing team, no matter how tight your resources. Discover practical, step-by-step strategies to recruit internal champions, tap into external expertise, and make smart role assignments that maximize impact and minimize cost. You’ll learn which team members ar...

Episode 3: The 5-Minute Change Readiness Assessment Every Leader Needs 22.09.2025 25:36

Are you truly ready to lead major change, or just hoping for the best? In this hands-on episode, host Chad L. Smith unveils a quick, practical assessment tool designed to help leaders of small businesses, nonprofits, and startups instantly gauge their organization’s change readiness. Skip the theory and dive into real-world, actionable steps: discover the five power questions every team must answe...

Episode 2: The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Status Quo is Your Enemy 13.09.2025 8:32

Think doing nothing is the “safe” option for your organization? Think again. In this episode, host Chad L. Smith exposes the real; but often invisible, financial and operational risks of sticking with the status quo. You’ll learn a simple formula for calculating the true cost of postponing change, discover hidden pitfalls like missed revenue and lost morale, and hear a real-world story illustratin...

Episode 1: Why 90% of Change Initiatives Fail (And How to Be the 10%) 05.09.2025 13:45

Discover why 70% of change initiatives fail and how to join the successful 10% . Chad L. Smith breaks down the three deadly pitfalls killing SMB transformations : strategy mirage, communication theater, and training fantasy. Learn the proven Enterprise Framework used at Fortune 500 companies, adapted for small business budgets. Real case study included. Contact me at: chad.smith@enterprisepursuits...

Change Curriculum Podcast: Trailer 04.09.2025 1:58

Dive into high-impact change management with Chad L. Smith , a Fortune 500-experienced, certified change management consultant now bringing Deloitte/BCG-level expertise to SMBs and nonprofits for free . With rates at $100/hr, your organization can book Chad's expert corporate-level consultations , too. Learn proven frameworks, real case studies, and actionable strategies: subscribe now! www.en...