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 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

Alternatively, you can sign up for the newsletter and other storytelling resources by going here - https://www.feldsparconsulting.com/changestories-the-book/

Resources:

Download Lata's free "Underpaid & Overlooked Coaching Action Guide": www.latahamilton.com/worthit

Get Lata's free "Creative Launch Ideas Guide": www.latahamilton.com/launch

Read Lata's "Pioneer Your Career Change" book: www.latahamilton.com/pioneer

See Lata's website and course: www.latahamilton.com

Lata can be found here:

LinkedIn: Lata Hamilton www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton

Instagram: @latahamilton https://www.instagram.com/latahamilton/

Insight Timer: Lata Hamilton https://insighttimer.com/latahamilton

Facebook: Lata Hamilton https://www.facebook.com/latahamiltonchange

YouTube: @latahamilton https://www.youtube.com/@LataHamilton

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 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

Alternatively, you can sign up for the newsletter and other storytelling resources by going here - https://www.feldsparconsulting.com/changestories-the-book/

Andrew can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-saffron-4b0a3a63/

https://innermost-consulting.com/

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 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

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Tabbin can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-tabbin-almond/

https://www.winetowatercoaching.com/

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

1. Agile is most effective when focused on delivering value, not just following processes or terminology.

2. A two-tier system can emerge if only some teams adopt agile, causing organizational friction.

3. Addressing deep-rooted issues like decision-making and resourcing is key for agile success.

4. There is no "silver bullet"—new methodologies can't fix problems that aren't properly understood.

5. Business outcomes should take priority over any single methodology or tool.

6. Start with the most pressing pain points instead of trying to fix everything at once.

7. Foster an agile mindset by prioritizing people's values, openness to change, and collaborative approaches.

8. "Minimum Lovable Product" is a better aim than simply a "Minimum Viable Product"—solutions must be both usable and valued.

9. Balancing leadership expectations and delivery teams' realities requires transparency, courage, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.

10. Learning from past experiences—and openly acknowledging mistakes—builds trust and supports continuous improvement.

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

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Jenni can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-thynne-mentor/

Tracey can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-holland/

Emily can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilem/

https://agilem.co.uk/

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 Marketing

(05:30) Crafting Stories for Different Audiences

(12:45) Cognitive Dissonance in Storytelling

(20:00) The Role of Research in Storytelling

(30:00) Authenticity in Brand Communication

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

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Maurice can be found here:

https://we-are-family.com/uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricew75/

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 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 X or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Resources:

The Body Keep The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-body-keeps-the-score-mind-brain-and-body-in-the-transformation-of-trauma-bessel-van-der-kolk/2085065?ean=9780141978611

The Art Of The Impossible by Steven Kotler - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-impossible-a-peak-performance-primer-steven-kotler/1938442?ean=9780062977519

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-power-of-full-engagement-managing-energy-not-time-is-the-key-to-high-perform-and-personal-renewal-jim-loehr/7026700?ean=9780743226745

The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-possibility-benjamin-zander/1641723?ean=9780142001103

Conscious Creativity by Philippa Stanton - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/conscious-creativity-look-connect-create-philippa-stanton/4632601?ean=9781782406341

Wanderful by David Pearl - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/wanderful-human-navigation-for-a-complex-world-david-pearl/3903665?ean=9781789650730

"When parental exhaustion tips into burnout" from The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/feb/15/i-didnt-want-to-spend-time-with-my-children-i-was-just-going-through-the-motions-the-pain-of-parental-burnout

The Swan by Rainer Maria Rilke - https://allpoetry.com/poem/8505631-The-Swan-by-Rainer-Maria-Rilke

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 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

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrisimpkin/

https://www.instagram.com/drterrisimpkin/

https://forfakesake.org/

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 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

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Georgi Yankov can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gyankov/

Nikita Mikhailov can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitamikhailov/

Resources:

Personality: A User's Guide - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/personality-nikita-mikhailov-geo/7071238?ean=9781472147936