Next Level Change Success

Change Management is a profession that can seem to be hard to get into. Demand for Change Managers can rise and fall, and with AI being introduced into the recruitment cycle, it can be even harder to catch a break. In this Episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese covers some strategies and insights into ways you can leverage your existing organisation and teams to get your break into change....

What is the minimum you need to do to successfully manage change on a project?   In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese introduces the Critical Change Path. The practical approach that helps project managers, business analysts and change practitioners focus on the activities that truly influence adoption. The minimum value position (MVP) as such. You'll learn why more doc...

What if change management wasn’t about frameworks… but about building bridges? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores one of the most powerful ways to understand change: the Bridge Builder analogy. Whether you’re a change practitioner, project professional, leader, business analyst, HR partner, communications specialist or someone influencing change across teams, this epis...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, we cover Choice and the importance of positioning communication and reflection for individuals regarding choice. And it starts with your understanding of choice and your relationship with it. This episode may challenge your definition of choice and beliefs about it. Perhaps you are a change leader who simply wants to dictate and 'force' the change thro...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores why emotional awareness is one of the most challenging aspects of change if you are leading, facilitating or influencing for change.  We cover: ✓ Why emotional awareness matters more than emotional regulation ✓ How emotions affect decision making during change ✓ What a decompression session is and when to use one ✓ How to stop ta...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese shares three realities every leader, project professional and change practitioner needs to prepare for before introducing transformational change. You’ll learn: ✔ Why emotional responses are a healthy sign of engagement ✔ How to handle challenging questions without becoming defensive ✔ Why expectation gaps happen—and how to reduce them ✔ The l...

What’s the one thing that drives successful change adoption when time, budget, and resources are limited? In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese shares the single most important investment every change leader, HR professional, risk specialist, project practitioner, and corporate support function should prioritise: leadership engagement. And spoiler alert- it's not Executive engageme...

Are you under-resourcing change and setting your projects up for failure? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese unpacks how organisations should properly size change effort, allocate the right resources, and avoid one of the biggest mistakes in transformation delivery, which is assuming one person can handle complex organisational change. In this episode we share practical lessons...

How do you prove that your change initiative is actually working? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in change management—measurement. From adoption rates and customer experience metrics to behavioural indicators, compliance reporting, workflow bottlenecks, and lead vs lag measures, you will be walked through how to quantify change...

Should your organisation launch change all at once, or test it first?  In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese breaks down the pro's, risks, and strategic considerations behind Big Bang vs Iterative Change Rollouts . You’ll learn how to assess rollout risk, when pilots make sense, why technical dependencies matter, and how to avoid common implementation mistakes that damage tru...

Culture is one of the most underestimated forces in change and yet it has the power to make or break your initiative. In this episode of Next Level Change Success ,  Therese unpacks how culture shows up in both obvious and subtle ways, and why understanding it is critical to your effectiveness as a change leader or practitioner. From leadership engagement and accountability structures to info...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , we explore one of the most underrated yet powerful skills in change leadership, curiosity . Moving beyond surface-level questioning, this episode unpacks what it truly means to be genuinely curious and how this mindset can transform the way you lead, influence, and deliver change in your organisation. You’ll learn how curiosity helps you uncover hidde...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores what it really means to lead and influence during times of intense uncertainty. With global economic shifts, rising cost-of-living pressures, and rapid technological change, many professionals are feeling overwhelmed. This episode offers a grounded, practical perspective on how to stay centred, support your team, and continue deliveri...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , we explore one of the most overlooked drivers of successful change: cause and effect. While many organisations focus on outputs, the reality is that the quality of your change is determined by the inputs you prioritise. Therese breaks down three critical areas that directly influence your outcomes: planning, impact assessment, and learning. If you’ve...

In this Episode Therese explores the real change experience through the lens of a Change leader, a Change Manager (Facilitator) and through the eyes of an individual who is being impacted by the change.   One link through the entire conversation is the need for empathy and understanding, more now than ever. Like what you hear?     Visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to develop your...

Why do some change initiatives succeed while others fall flat? Even with the 'right' frameworks in place? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese unpacks the three critical layers that truly determine success in change: You, the Framework, and experience . Drawing on over 20 years of real-world experience, Therese shares practical insights to help you: Improve your influence in comp...

Why do so many organisational change initiatives struggle to gain momentum? Often the answer isn’t strategy—it’s friction. In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores the four most common friction points that slow or derail change inside organisations. You’ll discover: • Why generic communication creates confusion during change • How a lack of feedback channels damages trust •...

In this Episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese talks about the neverending 'grey' areas of change. If you are wanting to implement in a black and white way, with certainty and perfection you will be in for a rude shock and possibly experience neverending frustration. Some people will say things like 'they won't listen to me' or 'they don't understand change'. Therese covers this and ways in...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores the deeper reality of leadership in change. If you’re a leader, or working closely with leaders, this episode unpacks the three critical roles leaders play in change and why the conversation around “sponsorship” is too shallow. You’ll discover: Why leadership in change is an ecosystem How peer alignment impacts performance The hidden...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores the real risks of relying on bottom-up change strategies, especially in enterprise environments. If you’re struggling to gain traction with leadership and feel tempted to “just get it done” from the frontline, this episode is for you. You’ll learn: Why grassroots momentum isn’t enough for transformation How to respectfully engage lead...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese Pares explores what really happens when you’re required to deliver change in high-pressure environments.  From stakeholder tension to economic demands, regulatory scrutiny, AI disruption and personal performance expectations, pressure is part of modern change delivery and leadership. You’ll learn: How to use the 'locus of control' method...

In this short but focused episode, Therese explores the way you can lead your organisation out of a change crisis, into a zone of change stability again. You will be stepped through some key areas of focus and action to take, so you can swing the change pendulum from chaos to calm. It might take time and concerted effort but it is possible, listen and learn how. If you want to continue your change...

Change leadership isn’t just about frameworks, plans, and communication, it’s about you . In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores the often-ignored reality of change resilience including personal energy, wellbeing, and emotional regulation required to lead change sustainably. You’ll learn: Why resilience is discovered during and after the change, not before it The hidd...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese unpacks one of the most misunderstood debates in the change profession: whether change management should be considered a process or not. Drawing on 20+ years of real-world experience, she explains why process creates certainty, builds trust, and enables better outcomes — especially in complex, reactive environments. You’ll learn: Why deferring...

What will change management look like in 2026 when Technology change is front and centre more than ever? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores how AI, culture, and continuous transformation are reshaping organisations and why change capability is becoming a mandatory leadership skill. Perfect for project professionals and corporate support roles who want to influence bett...