The Inner Game of Change

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast where we explore the unseen forces that shape how we lead, adapt, and thrive in the face of change and transformation.  In this episode, I am joined by the insightful and bold Amy Yackowski —founder of Painted Porch Strategies and a passionate advocate for building shift-ready teams and leaders. Together, we dive into the critical, often overlooked...

Welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . In this episode, we explore one of the most practical and empowering models in the change toolkit: the Circle of Control, Influence, and Concern . When faced with uncertainty or disruption, where we pla...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast where we explore the unseen forces that shape how we lead, adapt, and thrive in the face of change and transformation. In today’s episode, we explore a powerful way of thinking and working that helps people navigate complexity, solve tough problems, and grow through structured learning — the Improvement Kata . My guest is Tracy Defoe — a lifelong a...

Welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . In this episode of Mental Models for Managing Change , we explore a mental model that helps us cut through complexity and focus our energy where it really counts: The Pareto Principle , also known as th...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast where we explore the unseen forces that shape how we lead, adapt, and thrive in the face of change and transformation. In this episode, I am joined by someone who’s been on the frontlines of organisational culture in some of the world’s most recognisable companies — Mehmet Baha , author of the newly released book Creating Psychological Safety at Wo...

Welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . In this episode of Mental Models for Managing Change , we explore a mental model that helps us pause, reflect, and challenge how we make sense of the world around us: The Ladder of Inference . Developed...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Susan Zhang , a creative technologist, author, and global thought leader. From her beginnings in China to her journey as an international student in Australia, Susan has embraced the discomfort of change to unl...

Welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . In this episode, we explore a mental model that invites us to look beyond the immediate impact of change: Second-Order Thinking . So often, change initiatives are shaped around what we expect to happen...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. Today, I am chatting with Ian Heard Director of Public Sector Modern Work at Microsoft ANZ — a leader who is right at the heart of how AI is reshaping the way we work.  In this episode, we talk about the real story behind GenAI Copilot, what change looks like...

Welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . In this episode, we explore a model that helps us look beyond what is visible in times of change: the Iceberg Model . Often, we respond to what we can see on the surface — missed deadlines, disengaged t...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Karen Ball , Senior Fellow at Prosci and author of The ADKAR Advantage: Your New Lens for Successful Change . Released in April 2024, Karen’s book offers a fresh and practical take on navigating change by embracin...

Hi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . Before we dive into today’s topic, let’s quickly cover what a mental model actually is. A mental model is simply a way of thinking — a framework that helps us understand the world, make...

Welcome to the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Mark Abraham, Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and author of the bestselling HBR book, Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI . With over 20 years of experience, Mark has worked closely with global CEOs, CMOs,...

Hi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . Before we dive into today’s topic, let’s quickly cover what a mental model actually is. A mental model is simply a way of thinking — a framework that helps us understand the world, make...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation.   In today's episode, I am joined by Lisa Carlin , a strategy execution expert, to dive into one of the biggest conversations in business today; AI strategy and adoption. With the AI hype everywhere, how can organizations separate signals from the noise...

Hi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . Let’s start with a quick definition. A mental model is a framework or way of thinking that helps us understand the world, make decisions, and solve problems more effectively. It’s like...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. Today, I welcome the inspiring Margo Waldorf , founder of the Global Change Awards and a true change leader on a mission in the field of workplace transformation. As the CEO of the Global Change Awards and Director at Change Ready Workplace, Margo is a passio...

Hi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change . Let’s start with a quick definition. A mental model is a framework or way of thinking that helps us understand the world, make decisions, and solve problems more effectively. It’s like...

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change , the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. I am your host, Ali Juma , and today, we have a truly unique and groundbreaking episode. For the first time, we’re shifting perspectives by inviting a generative AI —yes, a chatbot—into the conversation. Together, we will dive into the transformative power of...

Hi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change . I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: mental models for managing change. Let’s start with a quick definition. A mental model is a framework or way of thinking that helps us understand the world, make decisions, and solve problems more effectively. It’s like a...

 In this special highlights episode of The Inner Game of Change podcast , we revisit some of the most impactful moments from our top episodes. While every conversation this year has been rich with invaluable insights, these highlights showcase standout lessons and perspectives that have resonated deeply with our audience. Join me as we explore key themes in leadership, change, and transformation....

Hello, and welcome to this special episode of The Inner Game of Change . Today’s episode is deeply meaningful, as it features a conversation with the remarkable Carol Sanford. Carol has been a pioneer of Regenerative Thinking for over four decades, helping entrepreneurs and executives transform their businesses responsibly and meaningfully. Her work has left an indelible mark on so many lives and...

Welcome to the Inner Game of Change Podcast , uncovering the layers of complexity of organisational change with some of the bright minds in the field. Today, I am delighted to host Dr. Jess Tayel , a top LinkedIn voice and a distinguished leader in global change and transformation.  Dr. Tayel has over 25 years of experience in leading global change and transformation programs in senior leadership...

Welcome to the Inner Game of Change Podcast , uncovering the layers of complexity of organisational change with some of the bright minds in the field. Today, I am joined by Kavita Ganesan ; an AI advisor, strategist, and founder of Opinosis Analytics. Kavita has led numerous AI projects, from recommendation engines to advanced sentiment analysis systems, impacting millions of users and shaping str...

Welcome to a special episode ; The Outer Game of Change .  In these unique episodes, I am joined by leaders and executives who drive change and shape the future of their organizations. We listen to their unique insights, explore how they perceive change, and uncover what is simmering in their minds. Today, I am thrilled to have with me Professor Theo Farrell, the 7th Vice-Chancellor and President...