Transformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and Growth

How do organisations build the “transformation muscle memory” needed to thrive in complex, regulated industries? In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, Chamara talks to Tony Antonios, Head of Organisational Transformation at Calvary Healthcare, to explore how transformation leaders can balance operational efficiency, digital adoption, and people leadership to create sustainable change at scale. D...

What if we’ve been thinking about AI all wrong? In this episode of Transformation 2.0® , Chamara is joined by internationally recognised strategist, author, and advisor Sangeet Paul Choudary to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions about AI: that it’s simply a tool for automating tasks. Drawing on his latest book Reshuffle , Sangeet explains why AI is better understood as a coordination tech...

What does it mean to be Gen X in today’s rapidly shifting world, caught between analogue roots and digital acceleration, economic upheavals and cultural transformation? In this episode of Transformation 2.0® , Chamara is joined by returning co-host Taural Rhoden and guest Lisa Merryweather , a former top-tier M&A partner turned mentor and advisor. Together, they explore how Generation X has be...

How do we create workplaces where every individual feels a deep sense of belonging, and why does it matter for transformation? In this episode of Transformation 2.0® , Chamara sits down with Uthpala Senarathne Tennakoon, PhD , Associate Professor of Human Resources Management at Mount Royal University and Belongify Certified Coach. Together, they explore how "Right to Disconnect" and bel...

What can human services organisations learn from asset-heavy industries about using technology to drive change? In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we sit down with Ian Robinson, CIO at Life Without Barriers, to explore the unique opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the not-for-profit sector. Ian’s career has spanned rail, utilities, water, and now human services, giving...

In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we explore how modern learning design is unlocking transformation in organisations. Our hosts Taural Rhoden and Chamara Somaratne, discuss why traditional education models are falling short - and what change leaders can do to rethink learning as a strategic driver of innovation, adaptability, and growth. From cognitive overload and box-ticking courses to AI-...

How do we design workplaces where everyone can thrive, especially those who see and process the world differently? In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we sit down with Laetitia Andrac - strategist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Understanding Zoe - to explore how more inclusive operating models can unlock innovation, wellbeing, and performance by embracing neurodiversity. From recruitment...

Forget compliance checklists. Today’s competitive advantage lies in understanding your tech function’s real health - and making it visible across the business. In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we sit down with Dane Eldridge and Andy Graham , co-founders of StackUp , a platform that’s redefining how technology leaders assess and elevate their teams. Dane and Andy reveal why traditional asses...

How do you drive innovation inside one of the most regulated, complex industries in the world? In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we sit down with Stephen Ranjan - Global Head of Digital Health at Roche - to explore how the pharmaceutical industry is embracing (and resisting) change, why strategic partnerships matter more than ever, and how leaders can build learning cultures that enable real...

How do we lead real transformation, the kind that sticks, in organisations wired for comfort? In this special episode of Transformation 2.0®, we welcome strategy and transformation expert Taural Rhoden as a regular co-host. Together, Chamara and Taural dive into the uncomfortable realities of change, why organisations resist it, how leaders can navigate it, and why individual growth is the real en...

How can asset-heavy industries reinvent themselves in the age of AI and real-time data? In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we welcome back Professor Venkat Venkatraman to dive into his latest work, Fusion Strategy - a practical framework for navigating digital transformation in traditional, physical industries. Co-authored with Vijay Govindarajan, Fusion Strategy explores how companies can in...

Why do some traditional businesses thrive in the face of digital disruption - while others fail to adapt? In this episode of Transformation 2.0® , we speak with Venkat Venkataraman , Professor Emeritus of Information Systems and renowned expert on digital transformation, about how incumbents can navigate the shifting business landscape. We explore key concepts from his influential book The Digital...

Have you ever wondered why some companies can innovate at scale - while others get stuck in endless pilots and stalled initiatives? In this episode of Transformation 2.0, we speak with Peter Roeber, Strategic Growth & Innovation Leader at W. L. Gore & Associates, about what it takes to test new ideas inside a global organisation - and actually get them to market. We explore how W. L. Gore...

Have you ever felt like your content marketing just isn’t landing the way it used to? Or wondered how B2B brands can stay relevant in a social media-driven world? In this episode of Transformation 2.0, we talk with content marketing strategist Mariah MacInnes about why content marketing is no longer optional for B2B brands - and why customer-centric storytelling is the future. We explore the shift...

Welcome to Transformation 2.0 – the podcast for change leaders. Hosted by Chamara Somaratne, this show brings you real conversations with executives, innovators, and industry experts who are shaping the future of business. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a company, or navigating complex transformations, Transformation 2.0 is your go-to resource for insights, strategies, and inspiration. Joi...