The Transformation Leaders Podcast: Expert Strategies for Leading Organizational Change and Transformation

On this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast — we dive deep into the real meaning of transformation with Nick Atkin, CEO of Yorkshire Housing. If you think transformation is just a project with a beginning and an end, think again. In this conversation, you’ll learn: ✅ Why true transformation is about continuous change, not one-off programmes ✅ How culture, people, and customer focus are...

Welcome back to the Transformation Leaders Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Alex Heublein, Chief Innovation Officer and a veteran in the world of digital transformation. Together, we explore the intersection of innovation and transformation—what it really means to drive change in today’s fast-moving world, and why technology alone isn't the answer. 🔥 In this episode, you’ll d...

Welcome back to the Transformation Leaders Podcast! In this powerful episode, I'm delighted to speak with Valerie Sandjivy - adaptive leadership mentor, business coach, and seasoned transformation expert. Together, we dive deep into the core principles of authentic transformation, exploring why true change must be deeply embodied rather than merely accepted. Valerie shares practical wisdom from he...

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Shanda Gore, an expert in leadership development, strategic planning, and culture building. With over 25 years of experience across 20 industries, Dr. Gore shares invaluable insights on what it truly takes to drive successful organisational change and develop high-performing teams. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The...

In this episode, we dive deep into leadership, transformation, and influence with Gregor Purdy, a seasoned leader who has driven large-scale change at Amazon, Apple, and beyond. Gregor shares battle-tested strategies on stakeholder alignment, leading high-impact teams, and navigating corporate politics to drive transformation success. Whether you're leading change in a startup or a global enterpri...

Welcome to the first episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast in 2025! Join host Tony Lockwood as he kicks off the new year by reflecting on the festive season, sharing exciting updates to the podcast, and exploring the five key trends shaping business transformation this year. In this episode, you’ll learn: The exciting changes coming to The Transformation Leaders Podcast in 2025, How AI, su...

In this episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Graham Abbey, Chief Executive of Farley Performance, to explore the powerful lessons businesses can learn from the world of sports. Drawing on his diverse career in engineering, HR, and consulting, Graeme shares fascinating insights into how Bath Rugby’s transformation journey offers a blueprint for organisational success. 🚀...

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, Tony Lockwood interviews Alicia James, a seasoned change management professional and author of Mars and Venus: How Project Managers and Change Managers Can Work Together for the Greater Good. Elisa shares her journey into change management, her perspectives on transformation, and insights from her book. Here's what you'll learn: The Distinctio...

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders podcast, we explore the evolving intersection of technology and organisational change with Ash Gawthorp, Chief Academy Officer at 1010. Discover; why tech roles now require more than just coding skills, the real challenges organisations face when modernising legacy systems, and why embracing continuous change is vital as AI reshapes the industry. Ash s...

Tony is delighted to be joined by Marco Buchbinder today when we discuss the impact that AI will have on the workplace in 2025 and beyond. In this episode, you’ll learn: The groundbreaking ways AI agents are reshaping the workplace and the surprising benefits that come when humans are freed from repetitive tasks. Why the key to thriving in a fast-changing world isn’t just innovation, but a continu...

🎯 Ready to transform your business? Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, business transformation is key to staying competitive in today’s fast-changing world. But where do you even start? In this episode, we break down business transformation into 9 clear and actionable pillars, using the TLBoK 9 Pillar Framework. These 9 pillars will help you structure your approach, avoid common pitf...

Tony is delighted to be joined by Ed Jervis today.  We discuss many aspects of life with Ed and how some of his early life has influenced the way that he operates now. As CEO & Chief Disrupter,  at Inclusion Crowd, he brings a wealth of expertise in executive development, policy advocacy, creating inclusive cultures and attracting top talent. Inclusion Crowd's mission is to ensure that organis...

Tony is delighted to announce a joint venture with Tim Rogers, host of the 'Adapting to Change Podcast'. In this episode, we explain more about the upcoming Transformation Leaders Roadmap, a 90-day accelerator designed to help transformation professionals master the 9 Pillar TLBoK framework. Facilitated by industry experts Tony Lockwood and Tim Rogers, this interactive book club-style program feat...

Tony is delighted to be joined by Coach David Greer today.  We discuss David’s experience in creating transformations in his businesses. David asserts that whether we want to create personal or organizational change, we just start by changing what it is we believe about ourselves or our organisation. Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything with Tony or David comment below or email To...

Tony is delighted to announce a joint venture with Tim Rogers, host of the 'Adapting to Change Podcast'. In this episode, we introduce the Transformation Leaders Roadmap, a 90-day accelerator designed to help transformation professionals master the 9 Pillar TLBoK framework. Facilitated by industry experts Tony Lockwood and Tim Rogers, this interactive book club-style program features 9 live sessio...

Tony is delighted to be joined by Anne Marie Purcell, the Chief Transformation Officer at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Laughter fills an episode with many insightful stories from Anne Marie's 'bloody great career'. Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with Tony or Anne Marie, please feel free to comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond. About Ton...

Tony is delighted to be joined by Adam Boddison today. Adam is presently CEO of the Association of Project Management and previously CEO of several non-profit organisations. Our discussion covered many elements, including how to gain alignment in diverse teams and what he learned as a maths teacher, which has enabled his success these days.   Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything w...

Tony is delighted to be joined by Claire Dellar today. Our discussion covers so much that, as a Transformation Leader, you need to be aware of. I promise you you'll leave this show with a new perspective on how you lead change and transformation in your organisation. . #accessibility #Leadership #SuccessStory #transformationalleadership #diversity #inclusion #clairedellar   Submit your questions I...

Shane Spraggs joins Tony today and shares his approach to working with Remote teams and how as a leader you need to adapt in 2024. #remotework #Leadership #SuccessStory #transformationalleadership #productivityhacks #shanespraggs Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with Tony or Shane comment below or email Tony. We will be sure to respond. About Tony Lockwood After a 25-yea...

Tony's guest today is Valentina Smirnova, Head of Finance Operations at AXA Partners, she shares her insightful roadmap for navigating Cultural Diversity Matters in 2024. Discover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her success story and learn how you too can champion cultural diversity in your community and workplace. Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anythi...

In today's episode, Tony is delighted to announce the launch of the Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge or TLBoK for short, a definitive resource for transformation leaders. Grab yourself a copy here. - https://thetransformationleadershub.com/checkout-tlbok/   About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) i...

Tony's guest today is Jennifer Long. Jen is a Certified Master Coach and the CEO of OwnUp!®  LLC where she works with senior leaders, managers and teams across various industries to do better strategy, teaming and complex problem-solving to transform their organisations.  Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with Tony or Jennifer comment below or email Tony. We will be sure...

Tony's guest today is Shamila Mhearban. Shamila, a recognised expert in high-performance leadership and Forbes Council member brings invaluable insight into her data-driven approach to understanding transformation leadership.   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with Tony or Shamila comment below or email Tony. We will be sure to respond.   About Tony Lockwood After a 25-y...

Tony's guest today is Nancy Ho. Nancy’s vast experiential knowledge, impacting over 10,000 clients, provides authoritative, relatable content as she offers a new lens on transformative leadership challenges. Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with Tony or Nancy, comment below or email Tony. We will be sure to respond. About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering c...

Tony's guest today is Andrea Petrone. After a successful business career where he worked for numerous great companies, he achieved fast-track career progression to the top and made a difference. By age 35, he had led entire organisations and helped them achieve great performance. He lived and worked in 7 countries and 3 continents. He couldn't ask for anything more. He was winning. But at the end...