Next Level Change Success

In this deeply reflective episode, Therese shares her career evolution—from control-focused execution in her twenties to people-centered change leadership, through decades of delivering different types of change in various industries and countries. Discover the personal and professional experiences that shaped her approach to change, and how you can use your own growth journey to lead with authent...

What makes a truly effective leader in change? It’s not titles, tenure, or technical expertise — it’s how you empower others, own your growth, and create teams that thrive. In this episode, Therese explores what real leadership looks like in the messiness of everyday work. From leading without being the expert, to managing difficult performance conversations, to honoring psychological safety, this...

In this episode, Therese unpacks three often-overlooked warning signs that your approach to everyday change might be causing more harm than good: constant stakeholder friction, low adoption rates, and your own burnout. If you think you're good at change, this is the honest reflection you've been waiting for.   Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to upskill in change.

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese busts the top 3 myths that trip up even the most experienced professionals who think they know about change. If you’ve ever thought “people should just get on board,” or change is all about people, this one’s for you. Get real about what makes change work—and how you can lead smarter, smoother transitions in your workplace. 🎧 Listen in to shif...

Change is happening everywhere—but is it happening well ? In this powerful episode, Therese breaks down what enterprise change maturity really means and why most organisations are stuck in reactive mode. From visibility gaps to governance breakdowns and weak communication channels, she explores how low maturity shows up and what you can do about it, even without a big budget. If you’re working in...

When your Change slows—that’s not failure…it’s a signal. In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores the main reasons initiatives lose pace—and how to regain momentum. You'll learn how to spot early warning signs (like silos, budget freezes, and leadership hesitations), what to do when executive confidence drops, and how a light-touch change framework can revitalize stalled eff...

Is changing at speed myth or reality? In this episode of Next Level Change Success, host Therese explores whether fast organisational change is truly possible, and how you can make it happen. Therese unpacks five key levers of fast change, the common barriers that slow you down, and practical strategies to lead with poise, not panic. Whether you’re driving change in projects or corporate services,...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , we shift the narrative on how we define success in change. Moving beyond budget and timelines, we highlight the importance of measuring adoption, leadership engagement, communication effectiveness, and user-centred design. Listeners will discover the “spider map” framework—a powerful tool for mapping strengths and weaknesses across the change journey....

Often people are seeking the tools to deliver change. The process and 'magic' framework which will make delivering change easy. Well I unfortunately need to burst your bubble as understanding the change framework is the easiest part. Being able to apply it and how you show up during times of stress and pressure, how you work with stakeholders, and your team is the harder part. Am I growing as I le...

In this eye-opening episode, Therese Pares explores the four major 'business as usual' change drivers that quietly influence every corporate environment: 1. economic and political landscapes 2. digital and technology shifts 3. leadership changes and 4. team dynamics. She reveals how tuning into these subtle signals can give you a proactive edge and help you lead or support change with confidence....

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores how engaging all five senses can supercharge the effectiveness of your change initiatives. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, she unpacks practical ways to elevate engagement using creativity, storytelling, sound, scent, visual cues, and experiential design. Whether you're launching a new system, shifting ways of working, or emb...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese Pares challenges the corporate obsession with “change resilience” and makes the case for a smarter, stronger approach: adaptability. If your organisation is stuck in reactive mode, always bracing for the next disruption, this episode is your wake-up call. Therese breaks down why resilience reinforces burnout, how adaptability future-proofs per...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese Pares dives deep into why mastering stakeholder management is the hidden superpower behind every successful change and project initiative. Discover practical strategies to engage, inform, and influence diverse stakeholders — even when tensions are high. Learn how flexibility, transparency, and emotional intelligence turn change resistors into...

Change management is the coordination of a number of people-oriented disciplines including training, communications, marketing and even human resources. In this episode we cover what the different considerations are when coordinating across these areas and how the resourcing can be handled. So if you are wondering how these different areas are needed to contribute to a change, then listen to this...

In this Episode we walk through what a typical change strategy contains vs a change plan. We also cover when you need a change strategy, or when it is only necessary to have a change plan. Are you working on a change strategy right now and are you sure on what it should cover?   Come visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to learn about all things 'change'.

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese dives into why change management is essential — not optional. From increasing productivity to reducing project failure, Therese explains how change management practices can provide commercial return on investment, increasing the probability of your change's success. If you’re in projects or corporate support and want to boost your influence, m...

In this powerful episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese Pares invites you to shift your perspective on change—from something you manage to something that can fuel your personal and professional growth. Drawing on decades of experience in change leadership, Therese explores how everyday workplace challenges can be mirrors for self-awareness and transformation. Learn how to unpack emotional...

In this episode we  dive deep into ways you can break into change management if you are considering it as a career choice. Whether you're considering a transition into the field or looking to refine your skills, this episode provides an insightful guide on what it takes to break into and thrive in change management. Key Topics Discussed: Common Career Paths & Feeder Roles – How profession...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success , we challenges the common misconception that “change is just communication” and highlight why a structured, two-way communication approach is essential for successful transformation. Key takeaways from the episode include: Communication should be multi-modal —using written, verbal, and visual formats to engage diverse audiences. Timing and frequen...

With change in the world speeding up, developing your Change Intelligence is the new frontier for anyone leading change, introducing change or influencing for change. Why? Because change is the third certainty in life (it used to be just death and taxes) In this episode of Next Level Change Success , we break down the six areas of  Change Intelligence. This is a game-changing approa...

Over the many years of there a recurring frustrations that are experienced when leading, implementing or influencing change.  We cover the following 5 common frustrations: 1. Time required to work on the change 2. Clarity regarding the change 3. Roles and Responsibilities 4. Resourcing challenges 5. Challenging the function of change If you are currently experiencing any of these frustrations...

It can be confusing. What is the difference (if any) between Project Management vs Change Management? And should it even be 'vs' or should a better framing be Project Management AND Change Management, where does one end and one begin? In this episode we cover both disciplines and then broaden the conversation to include Customer Experience and Product Managers. So if you are wondering what the sim...

There are a number of change management frameworks- Prosci, Kotter, Lewin to name a few. So what should you think about when considering a model for your organisation? A lot of time and money can be spent on a change model, documents and outlines that simply don't stick. In this Episode we discuss what you should consider and when. Change management is always challenged, so making sure that you ch...

Today we are talking about values based change. How do you bring your organisations values to life through your change approach? When alignment is so important, many change practitioners can get caught in the impacts and forget when designing change interventions that these can either reinforce values or contradict them. I am sure I don't have to say which way is more effective? So regardless of w...

Without doubt actions speak louder than words when it comes to your change activities and how you deliver your change. When you want to make sure that everyone is engaged with your change, and that any excuse to not know about your change is minimised there is an art to it. In this week's episode we run through change activities which have an 'inclusion' focus.   If you want to learn more and...