As the year draws to a close, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that progress in your change program is futile. You might believe that everyone's focused on holiday festivities and not paying attention to your initiatives but today I’m telling you why that’s simply not true. Stakeholders, customers, and talent are still watching, and your…

My guest today is Gillian Fox, an expert in all areas of women's career advancement and the founder of Your Brilliant Career and the Gillian Fox group. Gillian is not only an accomplished author but also a renowned moderator, keynote speaker, and senior executive coach, with a focus on leading gender diversity programs in some of Australia's larges…

We've all heard those stories of resistance to change within organisations but how do you handle them when they come your way? Today I’m chatting with change management consultant and founder of Casa de Cambio, Natasha Redmond, who has a wealth of experience in navigating the turbulent seas of change within some of Australia's largest companies. In…

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, change leaders often find themselves in uncharted waters, facing unique challenges that demand a deep understanding of both the human and organisational aspects of transformation. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr Jess Tayel. She has 25 years of experience in the field of transformation and change…

If you’ve been in the change management space for some time, you’ll know that this field has evolved, particularly over the last few years. My guest today is Sharon Connolly, a seasoned change manager in the financial services industry and we’re talking today about some of the misconceptions about change management, the role of change managers, and…

If you’re interested in learning how to drive positive change in a really meaningful way within your organisation, you are going to get so much out of this episode today. I’m thrilled to be speaking with Dixie Crawford today, a Barkindji woman and the founder and managing director of Nganya, a consultancy specialising in cross-cultural leadership a…

The word ‘agile’ is popping up everywhere these days and agile ways of working are becoming increasingly sought after across all industries, including change leadership. I’m thrilled to be delving into the exciting world of Agile Change and leadership with renowned expert, Dr. Jen Frahm. Jen is a global authority on organisational change, communica…

Emotions play a crucial but often overlooked role in the workplace, especially during times of change. When teams and stakeholders are emotionally aligned with a strategic vision, change programs can thrive. Yet, emotional culture is rarely discussed until emotions become a problem. Today I have the privilege of speaking with Jeremy Dean, the found…

Lean change and agile change management are becoming more popular terms these days, but do we know what they really mean? My guest today is prolific author and international speaker, Jason Little and we’re talking about what lean and agile change management actually looks like in practice and how to integrate it into your change management program.…

Today, we're delving deep into the world of change management and leadership, and I couldn't be more excited to introduce our guest, the brilliant Friska Wirya. Friska is a change consultant, speaker, and soon-to-be published author behind "Fresh by Friska." With over a decade of experience in change and transformation, Friska has collaborated with…

Let's face it – change can be both exhilarating and challenging. It brings up a whole array of emotions and issues, and that's where Shelley Johnson’s expertise truly shines. She's not your typical HR expert; Shelley is a dynamic force who's been leading human resources teams for over a decade. She's coached executives and business owners to level …

I know it can be so challenging to get your employees and stakeholders pumped for your digital transformation. People have a tendency to tune out if the messaging doesn’t seem relatable, they don’t understand it or it contains too much jargon. You can get your employees on board and thrilled for the transformation by bringing the messaging down to …

Is the list of stakeholders for your change program in the hundreds? Are you not sure how you will be able to split your team’s time and energy amongst creating relationships with all of them? You and your team can not be all things to everyone. In this episode, I share with you the five questions that I use to determine if a stakeholder is critica…

Does your change program include running workshops, webinars, listening tours, panel discussions, steering committees, training sessions or meetings? If it does, you’ve got to make sure you’re thinking about how to make these experiences as engaging as possible for your stakeholders. Taking your experiences to the next level is exactly what I’m div…

How much real thought did you put into the training plan for your last change initiative? So much has changed in this space over the last few years and traditional approaches to training and learning just aren’t that relevant anymore. So - when it comes to learning at work - what’s working now? Steph Clarke, a learning and development professional,…

What actually makes a difference to the success of your change initiative? And what is just a big waste of time? My guest this week is Justin Balaski. Justin is the founder and principle consultant of IdeaLeap and is an award-winning change management professional who helps corporations and government agencies maximize benefits from change initiati…

How can business architecture help change leaders deliver more successful transformation programs? My guest today is Krishan Jogia founder and Managing Director of Evolve&Amplify, a business and enterprise architecture consultancy. Krishan specialises in the areas of business strategy, architecture, portfolio management and design thinking. Krishan…

While change management is a critical aspect of organisational success, there was much less recognition of its importance in years gone by. In this episode, I chat to Doug Wolfson about how change management has evolved over the last 20 years, and how community and connection plays a vital role in driving better outcomes for organisations. Doug Wol…

Creating a great culture at work is a challenge that requires great strategy, creative relationship building and oftentimes, new ways of thinking. While it’s tempting to go through the motions and do what has always been done, taking an innovative approach can be the best way to create a winning team culture that really drives results. Today I’m jo…

In an industry like change management where large organisations require great support to successfully adopt change within their systems, effective communication is crucial. As change managers, we need to know what the important tools are that will enable us to guide our clients towards successful change adoption. Today I am joined by the incredible…

Working in the change management space can sometimes feel incredibly demanding and stressful. Within high pressure environments, the successful delivery of large or complex change initiatives relies on many different factors, many of which are out of your control. Change managers can also feel responsible for the change and spend a lot of energy he…

One of the most critical stakeholders involved in every single organisational change is the corporate communication team. From personal experience, I understand how challenging it can be to work with the corporate communication team, but this doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. When you develop a solid and genuinely collaborative relationship…

Strategic thinking allows you to take a step back and look at the big picture. It involves analysing and evaluating a situation in order to make informed decisions about the future. When you think strategically, you're thinking critically about the long-term implications of different options and developing a plan that takes those implications into …

Today I’m sharing 4 big trends that I think change managers need to be watching out for this year. As far as I’m concerned, these trends are non-negotiables and because they are relevant to every industry and all kinds of organisational change, you’ll want to be sure that you’re on the front foot. My goal with this episode is to share how these 4 t…

AI has been getting a lot of attention in recent months, in particular, ChatGPT which is a large language model developed by a company called OpenAI. If you’re a professional working in the change management or communication space, I believe that this tool can be incredibly useful if you know how to use it. So today, I’m sharing some of the ways Ch…

It’s that time of year when we’re wrapping up, winding down and reflecting on the year that’s been. Today I’m bringing you the most personal episode I’ve ever recorded to share with you some of the highs and lows of 2022. Today I’m opening up as a founder and managing director of a growing business to share honestly about some of the biggest ups an…

What is the purpose of a workplace these days? Now that so many of us are working from home regularly and are part of hybrid teams, the role of the workplace, both for employees and the organisational brand, is being reimagined. If you’re a change leader supporting these big changes in the work environment, what do you need to consider to support y…

Organisational change can be a complex beast - there are so many perspectives, impacts and moving parts. As a change leader, how are you working with stakeholders to help them make sense of complexity, collaborate, think better together and problem-solve? It can be really tricky! I believe that improving our visual communication capability is a BIG…

How intentional are you about the content that you’re creating to support your change program? Do you know what content you should focus on at different stages of the change journey? Do you even have a content strategy? And if you do, how do you handle senior leaders have cool new content ideas they want you to create that may not fit into your con…

We all know that all public sector organisations have official accounts on social media, which are carefully curated and overseen by teams of social media experts inside the organisation. But - what about your own account? Our digital reputations are more important and more impactful than ever. So - should senior public servants and change leaders …

Organisational culture is a hot topic at the moment. But, when it comes to improving organisational culture, not many are able to distil concepts into genuinely useful how-to frameworks, or practical road maps. Despite this, organisational culture must always be part of any change management conversation. That’s why I’m excited to have Shane Michae…

If the communication strategy for your organisational change is feeling a bit stale or is not hitting the mark when it comes to behaviour change, this episode is for you! My fabulous guest today is Samara Kitchener, a multi-award-winning strategic communications specialist who has a passion for health, technology and behaviour change. With 20 year’…

How much research do you do when you’re putting together the communication strategy for your change program? If you’re like most change managers I know, the answer is probably - not all that much. Even if you have a communication strategy, how do you know if it’s effective or impactful? Knowing how your key messages land, your events are received o…

We can’t deliver successful change or embed new ways of working without compelling, smart communication. But so many change managers and change leaders aren’t professional communications experts. That’s why I’m excited to welcome Mel Loy onto the podcast today. Mel is a communication professional, who heads up a whole team of communication professi…

Amazingly, last week’s episode was the 50th episode of The New Way podcast. This podcast gives me the opportunity to connect with thought leaders and to create space to think about new ideas, what’s working now and the biggest opportunities in change management. This is the perfect time to reflect on the biggest lessons I have learnt from the past …

What data do you use when shaping a change management strategy? Are your recommendations and decisions grounded in evidence? Today’s episode is all about ways to think about and get your hands on the insights you need to develop tailored, robust change management strategies. We explore these ideas with Krishan Jogia, founder and Managing Director a…

Does your change program include running workshops, webinars, listening tours, panel discussions, steering committees, training sessions or meetings? If it does, you’ve got to make sure you’re thinking about how to make these experiences as engaging as possible for your stakeholders. Taking your experiences to the next level is exactly what I’m div…

How much real thought did you put into the training plan for your last change initiative? So much has changed in this space over the last few years and traditional approaches to training and learning just aren’t that relevant anymore. So - when it comes to learning at work - what’s working now? Steph Clarke, a learning and development professional,…

How connected do your team and stakeholders feel to you and your change initiative? As the change leader, do you focus on creating connection with your team and impacted stakeholders? Why is creating ‘connection’ even something we need to intentionally consider? Today on The New Way Podcast we’re talking about how being a fully connected leader can…

What is the employee engagement level like in your organisation? Have you ever thought about the relationship between your organisational culture and employee engagement and how that impacts the success of your transformational programs or change initiatives? My guest today is Professor Karl Treacher, Group CEO of the Brand Institute and The Cultur…

What do you think the most underrated skill set for change managers is? I say it’s professional communications skills. Most change managers are not communications professionals, but that doesn’t mean they can’t take advantage of the huge opportunities that smart, considered communications can make to the success of transformational change programs.…

How do you support your employees through the organisational change or transformation program? I’m not just talking about during the big events but in the quiet everyday moments when they’re trying to navigate new ways of working. To help us dive into this important change topic today, I have Colin Beattie joining me for a conversation about using …

Are you feeling burnt out from how often you’re online? So many change and transformation programs are digitally enabled causing our reliance on technology to be greater than ever before. My guest this week is Dr Kristy Goodwin. Kristy is a speaker, author and media commentator who is fascinated by how our digital culture is compromising our wellbe…

Does the idea of speaking in public make your heart start to race? You’re absolutely not alone. A fear of public speaking is one of the most common fears and comes from our concern over what people think of us and how we are seen. Visible executive sponsorship is integral to the success of any change program. You need to be visible, whether it’s th…

What actually makes a difference to the success of your change initiative? And what is just a big waste of time? My guest this week is Justin Balaski. Justin is the founder and principle consultant of IdeaLeap and is an award-winning change management professional who helps corporations and government agencies maximize benefits from change initiati…

Do you have a load of data you need to turn into a compelling story? But all the facts and figures just look very boring and unappealing. Your audience is already checking out and thinking of the weekend… Regardless of the type of change program you’re initiating, you will be handling tremendous amounts of data so you’ll have to learn how to share …

How does the mental health of your organisation impact the success of your change initiative? The way we do change has a huge impact on the health of our organisation - for better or worse. My guest this week is Tanya Heaney-Voogt. Tanya is an author, executive coach, consultant and facilitator. Tanya specialises in helping organisations build ment…

People won’t follow you if they don’t trust you. Trust has an enormous impact on organisations and our effectiveness as change leaders. My guest this week is the spectacular Melanie Marshall. Melanie is an author, speaker and coach who specialises in helping organisations build high performing cultures and trust transformations. Melanie has extensi…

Is the way you’re communicating with your most important stakeholders actually working? The way you personally communicate can make or break the success of the whole change program. My guest today is the remarkable Sharon Pakir. Sharon is a leadership coach and mentor who helps leaders become more powerful through her online workshops and corporate…

I’m excited to share my conversation today with Lucy Beytagh about mastering calm communication. Do you know how to communicate in a clear and compelling way when the pressure’s on? Change doesn’t always go according to plan and many leaders struggle to know how to communicate their transformation agenda effectively. But it’s a game changer when th…