ChangeStories

In this episode, Susanne talks to Lucy Braun, lead researcher and initiator of the global study, 'The State of Change Management in the Non Profit Sector'. We discuss the key findings from the research and their application across all sectors, including : How good people drown in good intentions. The simplest change management discipline that almost no one practices and yet can make a huge differe...

In this episode, Susanne talks to regular podcast guests Susan and David about the concept of liminality or the space between. We talk about: The concept of transition, moving between two different states and the messy bit in the middle Our discomfort with silence and space but how we all need it to grow and learn Noticing when we start to fill this space with the wrong sort of activity such as do...

In this episode, Susanne talks to Philippa White, author of 'Return on Humanity' about true stories of human centred leadership. We discuss: - The competenices of human centred leadership which are accessible to everyone, regardless of background but are often suppressed in organisations striving for profit.   - The importance of vulnerability in leadership and the challenge of encouraging senior...

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...

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 c...

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 su...

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 ou...

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...

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 b...

In this episode, Susanne talks to Maurice Wheeler, CEO ofWe are Family, about how he uses story in his marketing, strategy and research work with children, teens and families.  We discuss: The role of story and cognitive dissonance in engaging audiences The challenges of creating children's content like"Bluey," which resonates with both children and parents; How researchers must balance crafting c...

In this episode, Susanne talks to regular podcast guests Susan and David about their experiences of burnout. We talk about: What does burn out look and feel like from the inside and outside? How do the narratives that glorify productivity and resilience contribute to people suffering in silence? What roles do leaders play? How can we support someone who is on the edge of burnout? What can we learn...

In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr Terri Simpkin about her world leading research into imposter phenomenon. In our conversation, we focus on itsimpact on individuals and organisations and our personal experiences with the phenomenon.   The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals. Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organis...

In this episode, Susanne talks to Georgi and Nikita about their book, 'Personality: A Users Guide'.  We talk about the research that shows that 80% of people would like to change their personality and how self awareness is the first step in development and growth. Georgi and Nikita share their insights into how technology and AI are useful tools in building this selfawareness and giving us real ti...

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 podc...

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 t...

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 i...

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...

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 d...

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 upcomi...

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 with...

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 consultant...

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 i...

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 d...

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...

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...