What’s Stopping You from Outgrowing Yourself?
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Chief Change Officer isn’t just another podcast. It ranks in the Top 3% globally, hit #1 in Careers (US), and cracked the Top 10 in Business (US)—because it offers what others don’t: expansive human intelligence, shared by the world’s most extraordinary thinkers and doers.
This is the space for transformation gurus, bold hearts, black sheep, and unsung visionaries. We go beyond digitized tips and AI-smooth talk. Here, you get real, time-tested, experience-driven wisdom—the kind that blends logic and love, art and science, hindsight and foresight.
For me, this show marks career transition #18. Across 17 transitions, I’ve been mentored by global changemakers who helped me emerge stronger and freer. Now, I’m passing that power forward—through raw, unfiltered conversations with extraordinary people across cultures, industries, and identities.
If you’re a growth progressive, a black horse, a visionary underdog, or someone boldly rewriting the rules—you’re already one of us. Because you are the Chief Change Officer.
Our mission?
To help you become wiser in action, clearer in thought, and more ambitious in motion—so you can outgrow yourself and unlock outcomes beyond imagination or calculation.
A better you is already unfolding.
130,000+ followers are outgrowing.
Join them on LinkedIn, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube @chiefchangeofficer.
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How Did Japanese Shochu Salespersons Rise to Lead the Tech Revolution for 90,000+ Japanese Hotel Operators? Starting as a salesperson at Suntory , Tokyo-based Ryota Tanozaki has transformed his career over 20 years. Previous: Strategy Consultant at BearingPoint , Product Manager at Hakuhodo Consulting, Director at Frontier Management , General Manager at Transcosmos , Head of Instagram, and Head of Vertical Industry at Facebook. Currently, Ryota holds the position of President and CEO at Tabist ...
Would you ever consider leaving a secure and high-ranking position as a CFO at IBM Europe to join a startup in Connecticut as merely the 16th employee? Josh Geballe, took that exact leap, moving away from the corporate security he knew to embrace the thrills and challenges of a startup, guided by what he describes as his "gut feeling.” A former campaign manager for the US Representative Rosa DeLauro , New Haven-based Josh has crafted a 30-year progressive journey centered on two main themes: imp...
Here's a billion-dollar question for you: If you were a well-qualified legal counsel leading a global team of 50 and spearheading billion-dollar financial transactions at the world's largest banking groups, would you give all that up to deeply dive into building a developing economy in Africa? Most people would say no, because humans are risk-averse by nature. But Fatou Sagna Sow isn't most people. She is a change progressive. Fatou, born and bred in Paris, has worked as a financial lawyer at So...
Would you dare to found an unproven venture during the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes, Irina Filippova bravely took that risk. Born into a family deeply rooted in science in Russia, Irina showed a keen interest in diplomacy. This led her to study international relations and secure a promising early career position at the International Peace Institute . To further enhance her business skillset and mindset, she attended Yale MBA program. Irina's true calling lay in the energy sector, prompting her move to...
We’re back with the much-anticipated sequel in our series, where Mary delves deep into the transformative powers of AI in revolutionizing sales tech and boosting revenue like never before. Prepare for a deep dive into her top 5 predictions that are set to redefine the industry! But wait, there’s more! Ever wondered about the dynamics of sharing the helm? Mary opens up about her groundbreaking journey as a Co-CEO at Mediafly, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of dual leader...
Welcome to Chief Change Officer, where we skip the fancy frills and dive straight into what matters: real, raw stories of change. If you’re hunting for a podcast with all the bells and whistles, we might not be your jam. But if you crave something genuine, you've hit the jackpot. Inclusive? Check. Season One lines up ten amazing speakers - a balanced mix of five gals and five guys aged 30 to 60, stretching from the US through Europe to Asia. They bring you stories from all corners of life: finan...
JFK famously stated, “Change is the Law of life.” Yet, there's no universal playbook for navigating change. To maximize your greatness, “Make Your Laws of Change.” This invite-only podcast goes beyond mere discussion. Here, change isn't just talked about—it's lived. We gather change leaders, change-makers, and career changers from a wide array of cultures, professions, ages, and sexual orientations. Together, we delve into the complexities of effecting and maintaining change on both personal and...
