Explore Stakeholder Engagement  Strategies and All Things Change Management

Job loss can mean a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties, but with the right strategies and mindset, can bring new opportunities.

When we hear opinions that challenge deeply held beliefs, our brains often resist, making it hard to concentrate and engage constructively.

It's crucial to understand how stress and pressure are impacting the team as they experience change to their usual environment.

Reluctance to change can have a significant cost. In this post, we look at the downside of remaining stagnant and the power of change.

Making the right decision can be challenging. And, during change, even more difficult. There are effective strategies to help.

Transforming behaviour is a challenging but rewarding journey that requires dedication and the right strategies to create positive change.

Outside of work there are environmental, social and political factors that create changes for us and our families every day.

In the past you may have watched from the sidelines as the project team built a new solution, engaging when requested.

Cultivating meaningful connections contributes to overall well-being and individual success especially during times of change.

In those moments when we feel inspired by someone or something, we can feel like everything suddenly makes sense, and we're motivated to take on the world. Inspiration is a powerful force that transcends generations, cultures, and boundaries. Just as you were once inspired by someone, you too can be a source of inspiration for someone else. And that person could be the person who changes the world.

Change is both a threat and an opportunity. It's often perceived as disruptive, but it can indeed be a powerful catalyst for growth.

Self-limiting beliefs are the stories we tell ourselves—often without questioning—that hold us back from realising our full potential. They emerge from our perceptions and thoughts about who we are, what we can achieve, and what the world expects of us. These beliefs may be silent, they may be louder like whispers or they may speak to us via internal dialogue. However you experience them, they influence our decisions and actions.

One frequently asked question by professionals considering coaching is 'What does a coach do?' or, put another way, 'What would we do in coaching sessions?' In this blog we share an example that shows what a coaching session might look like.

The core fact that something is about to change is neither positive or negative—it is just different. The reason we can have adverse reactions to change is because we simply don't know yet what will happen as a result of it. The challenges that we face through change are raw materials for creating something new and finding a little treasure. By not viewing uncertainty as a void, but viewing it instead as a blank canvas, we're demonstrating the courage to start moving towards

Courage is often portrayed as a majestic virtue possessed by heroes and leaders. The pinnacles of our society have this innate trait that takes them to places the rest of us can't go. But is that really true, or is courage a skill that can be cultivated and strengthened over time?

The daunting nature of change stems from a confluence of psychological factors. Understanding our personal psychological response to change can shed light on why we find it so daunting.

When change comes at us, it's tempting to ignore it, hide, put it off or generally just try to escape thinking about it. Leaning in is a great description of what to do when we feel like doing the opposite. If we can develop the habit of leaning in to small changes and large, we'll soon get the hang of a key life skill.

Change can be both exhilarating and daunting. One of the key factors that determines how well we adapt to change is our motivation. Maintaining motivation through change is crucial for our well-being and success.

Change at work can be a fork in the road, offering an opportunity for personal growth or plunging us into despair. When change is imposed on us, rather than chosen, finding a path to growth is crucial. A powerful way to achieve this is through mentorship. It's a guiding light that helps us navigate the complexities of workplace transitions.

Coaches are people who've gone before and have substantial experience. They know things. It may have taken you long hours across several weekends to locate and fix a noise in your car engine, but now you know how to do it - it seems easy. Imagine if your neighbour had known how to fix your engine and you could have just learned it from them? What would it have been worth to you?