In this episode we talk with Mancunian legend Kanika Selvan, the founder of Beetroot Consulting. Kanika shares her extensive experience in change management, as we talk through five different topics: What is the overlap between Product and Change specialisms and how can both be used to improve businesses? How important is leadership culture, and what is the balance between grassroots-up and leadership-down change? Do leaders need to be authentic, humble and curious? Is there any point in doing E...
Feb 11, 2025•46 min•Ep. 25
Join us as we talk with Mark Green, the founder of Change Rebellion . Mark shares his journey in the change management industry, expressing his dissatisfaction with traditional methods and his desire to make change more engaging and dynamic. Mark explains the Change Rebellion's unique offerings, including their groundbreaking introduction of AI into change management processes to help enhance organisational maturity and efficiency. Mark reveals his creative approach to making change management e...
Dec 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 24
We join Daniel Lock, an experienced change expert from Australia, to talk about how he coaches change practitioners and leaders. As well as his change expertise, Daniel is known for his impactful LinkedIn presence with juicy infographics covering topics such as leadership 'green flags' and AI for Change Management. We chatted about the Daniel's experience in change management, highlighting the importance of leadership commitment and the role of self-confidence and business acumen in successful c...
Dec 03, 2024•40 min•Ep. 23
In this episode we conclude season 3 with a UK special. Jenni Field is a renowned strategist in the communications realm, bringing more than 20 years of knowledge and experience to the conversation as we talk about her career journey, from serving as a Communications Director in the pharmaceutical sector to becoming the founder of Redefining Communications , a consultancy helping with communication, employee experience and organisational challenges. Jenni shares her top tips for people wanting t...
Apr 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 22
In this episode we have the pleasure of hosting Aizhan Zhantayeva , a seasoned strategist and change management expert from Kazakhstan. With a wealth of knowledge from her extensive career spanning government and corporate sectors, Aizhan shares her insightful journey and discussions around the significance of change management as a profession and a leadership skill. We talk about the hot topics from ACMP's Change San Diego conference, including AI, change management tools, and visualising chang...
Apr 08, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Join us as we speak to Thanes Chelliah, a change expert from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with experience working in multiple countries and cultures in Asia. Thanes talks about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in change management, and its profound influence on project outcomes. We discuss the importance of creating awareness about DEI and its integral role in employee engagement and retention. For Thanes, fostering an environment where every individual feels significant and co...
Apr 02, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Welcome to another episode of Supercharged! This time we talk to Aya Ferguson , a Danish change expert, about her new service called ' Caught in the Middle ' which helps middle managers go from 'stuck' to effective change leaders. In this episode Aya emphasises the importance of cultivating a people-centric work culture which equips managers with tools to promote employee satisfaction and engagement. From understanding the challenges faced by middle managers to encouraging a shift in mindset, th...
Mar 25, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In this compelling episode we plunge into Siddharth Kumar 's change management insights. He is a veteran change management professional based in New Delhi who specialises in the finance sector with Levara Consulting. Siddharth reveals the intricate workings of successful change management, addressing the cultural intricacies of global operations and the essential skills for adapting financial institutions. The episode emphasises the importance of change management in major firms, the process of ...
Mar 18, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Join us for an engaging conversation with Douglas Flory, a change management expert and Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) board member. We explore his career journey, his insights on change management and diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI/EDI), and his tips on leading change in a diverse and dynamic world. Doug shares his top tips on managing change and how to create a change management office, as well as his experiences on cultural differences and change in the USA. He ...
Mar 11, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this episode, we chat with Peter Phan and Gilbert Kruidenier , two experts in Australia who use animation and comics to create engaging change narratives. They share their projects, tools, and tips on how to leverage these mediums for effective communication and marketing. Join us as we kick off season 3 with a global perspective on change and creativity. You can find out more about Peter and Gilbert's work here: FLIMP Studios - Videos and Visuals for Change Management Bad Change (Amazon link...
Mar 04, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this episode we chat with Monica Calinescu, Member Engagement Lead at the Change Management Institute and Change Enabler at Heidelberg Materials UK. Monica shares her journey from engineering to change management, highlighting her passion for making a positive impact including as a volunteer at the Change Management Institute . As usual we talk a little about AI as well as the challenges of introducing change in traditional industries such as construction, and the importance of authenticity i...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
What can consultants offer during change initiatives? We're joined by George Davies, Head of Public Sector Practice at La Fosse, to find out. In this episode we talk about what you can gain from consultants as well as some of the challenges and common pitfalls to avoid.
Oct 30, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Tracey Scotter is a veteran change and transformation expert who has decades of experience in healthcare, education, banking and more. Listen in as we find out about her experiences with doctors, cocktails and even musicians driving badly.
Oct 23, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Dive into the world of change, communications and wellbeing as we talk to Sara Foxley, the founder of Marcom Minds . We talk about how individuals and organisations are navigating the shifting sands of the modern workplace and embracing purpose-driven missions.
Sep 25, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Join us with Will Page from Exeter-based charity Ride On , as we navigate the unique challenges of selling bikes when your customer is also your supplier. When you add societal factors like a pandemic, economic issues, and the world's biggest problem - car parking - it gets even more challenging. Saddle up and listen in!...
Sep 18, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode we met with Imogen Parnham-Kenny, an expert trainer and practitioner of Prosci, to draw on her rich experiences with people from many industries across the world. Prosci is an internationally recognised organisation specialising in change management, including the widely used ADKAR tool. You can find out more about what they do at www.prosci.com .
Sep 11, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
For our first recording of 2023 we hook up with John Hawker, a specialist recruiter with a knack for personal branding. Join us to find out more about what personal branding means and why you might want to think about how you present yourself. We don't just talk about it in the context of a job search either! In this episode we mention a few people so for your reference, here's their LinkedIn profiles: John Espirian | LinkedIn Richard van der Blom | LinkedIn Heather Murray | LinkedIn Jasmin (Jay...
Sep 04, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Join Julia Joyce as we talk about resistance, change and Pokemon! When should you consider resistance and opposition to change, and how should you address it when you find it?
Dec 16, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We join the self-described 'Swiss Army Knife of change' Richard Stearn to talk about keeping things interesting in the world of finance and regulatory change. Note: this episode should age quickly as we flit into Twittery tangents and World Cup predictions!
Nov 29, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Change, volatility, uncertainty, ambiguity - these are all topical words in a time when Collins Dictionary lists 'permacrisis' as word of the year. We welcome Maria Cullen, a seasoned Change Manager, to talk about the importance of managing mental health during times of transition. We reference a couple of acronyms in this episode. If you want to find out more: Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - Wikipedia Watch this video where Hilary Scarlett explains SPACES:...
Nov 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What's going on in the world of recruitment for change and transformation? Join us as we talk to Micaela Murray from La Fosse Associates about everything from CVs and sector trends to bots and potatoes!
Oct 31, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
If there's one place you can guarantee fast-paced change it's sports. With Matt Taylor and his assistant manager leaving Exeter City FC recently, we thought it'd be a good chance to catch up with Jon Beer, a lifelong fan and ECFC's youngest ever trustee at age 16. Join us to find out how rapid changes in football can affect people across the club, and how Exeter handles that.
Oct 10, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Project management and change management are intrinsically linked. But what happens where there's gaps? We find out with seasoned PM and rich tea enthusiast John 'Max' Maxwell.
Sep 26, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hear Chris and Pete talk about their change communications go-tos in their first full episode. We talk about blast radiuses, stakeholder maps, as is-to be charts and more!
Sep 15, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the new Supercharged podcast! Join hosts Chris and Pete with special guests as we talk through the ups, downs and arounds of change communications. While the kettle boils we're just getting our heads around this podcasting thing.
Aug 30, 2022•1 min
