Jess Annison - Creating meaningful work through small shifts
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Jess Annison, coach and author of "Smart Careers'. We discuss: How we can find meaning in our work through small shifts rather than major career change. The importance of autonomy and meaningful work components like contribution and growth in creating the work that we want. How managers and organisations can support these kinds of career development conversations without fear. Practical suggestions for starting small experiments and reflective practices to explore career meaningfulness. The role of storytelling and limiting narratives in career development....
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Dr Samantha Madhosingh - Creating leadership growth and evolution
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr Samantha Madhosingh, author of ‘Evolving You’. We discuss: How leadership transformation and personal growth is an ongoing process rather than a one-time event. The importance of self-awareness and reflection in leadership and the need for leaders to understand their impact on others and be curious about their own behaviour. The concept of building bridges in communication, highlighting the value of uncomfortable conversations and active listening in resolving conflicts. The concept of resilience and that it should not be equated with enduring a toxic...
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Lata Hamilton - Pioneer your career change into change management
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Lata Hamilton, author of ‘Pioneer Your Career Change’. We discuss: Her own story and journey into change management. The value and difference that a change manager can make to a project, and the skills needed to do this role well. How to review and analyse your skills, competencies and experience to successfully make a career change. How to create a career that suits and enables the life that you want to live. Building confidence to make the leap into self employment/contract work. The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in...
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Andrew Saffron - Creating faster, better culture change
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Andrew Saffron, author of ‘Better Culture, Faster’ about why culture change doesn’t have to be slow or painful. We discuss: - Why so many culture change programmes fail because they are overly complicated - Why we need to cut the corporate BS to create proper transformation - The importance of humour in our work - we take our work seriously but we don’t take ourselves too seriously - The mindset shift that is needed for leaders to drive change The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether...
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Tabbin Almond - Changing the mindset about alcohol in the corporate world
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Tabbin Almond, author of‘Bottling up Trouble: How alcohol is harming your business and what to do about it. We discuss:Her story of addiction and her work as an author and coach helping others to control alcohol and find freedom. - The normalisation of alcohol in corporate culture,including gift giving and events - The important conversations that need to happen inorganisations to reduce the shame and stigma of alcohol addiction - The steps that leaders can take to create a healthierworkplace culture, away from alcohol. The ChangeStories...
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Talking everything agile with Jenni Thynne, Tracey Holland and Emily Morgan
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In this episode Susanne speaks to Emily, Tracey and Jenni and explores the real-world challenges of agile implementation, emphasizing that successful adoption is less about strict ceremonies and more about delivering value, fostering collaboration, and learning from experience. The conversation moves beyond buzzwords, highlighting the need for adaptability, transparent leadership, and a focus on business outcomes. Takeaways Agile is most effective when focused on delivering value, not just following processes or terminology. A two-tier system can emerge if only some teams adopt agile,...
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Maurice Wheeler - Story in marketing, strategy and research
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Maurice Wheeler, CEO ofWe are Family, about how he uses story in his marketing, strategy and research work with children, teens and families. We discuss: The role of story and cognitive dissonance in engaging audiences The challenges of creating children's content like"Bluey," which resonates with both children and parents; How researchers must balance crafting compelling narratives with accurately representing complex data,emphasizing the importance of disciplined curiosity. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:15) The Importance of Storytelling in...
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Susan Ní Chríodáin and David Lee Breaking the silence on burnout
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In this episode, Susanne talks to regular podcast guests Susan and David about their experiences of burnout. We talk about: What does burn out look and feel like from the inside and outside? How do the narratives that glorify productivity and resilience contribute to people suffering in silence? What roles do leaders play? How can we support someone who is on the edge of burnout? What can we learn from our own experiences? Is burnout a signal that we need to create change? The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for...
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Dr Terri Simpkin - Unpacking the narratives of imposter phenomenon
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr Terri Simpkin about her world leading research into imposter phenomenon. In our conversation, we focus on itsimpact on individuals and organisations and our personal experiences with the phenomenon. The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals. Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration. To find out more about...
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Georgi Yankov and Nikita Mikhailov - The story of personality change
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In this episode, Susanne talks to Georgi and Nikita about their book, ‘Personality: A Users Guide’. We talk about the research that shows that 80% of people would like to change their personality and how self awareness is the first step in development and growth. Georgi and Nikita share their insights into how technology and AI are useful tools in building this selfawareness and giving us real time feedback. And they highlight the importance of curiosity, openness, and playfulness in understanding others' perspectives and motivations. The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are...
info_outlineIn this episode, Susanne talks to Jess Annison, coach and author of "Smart Careers'. We discuss:
- How we can find meaning in our work through small shifts rather than major career change.
- The importance of autonomy and meaningful work components like contribution and growth in creating the work that we want.
- How managers and organisations can support these kinds of career development conversations without fear.
- Practical suggestions for starting small experiments and reflective practices to explore career meaningfulness.
- The role of storytelling and limiting narratives in career development.
- The benefits and potential challenges of finding meaningful work, including the risk of burnout.
The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.
Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.
To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com
Jess Annison can be found here:
https://www.jess-annison.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-annison/