New Change Chats episode incoming soon where I sit down with Maik Ligtenbelt & Wessel van den Berg - ex-change management consultants turned entrepreneurs who co-founded Out of Office Development, a company that takes leadership and team coaching into the outdoors 🏔️ 🌳 .

✨ Listen to this short clip of Out of Office Development's philosophy, and watch this space for the full episode soon.

🎙️ Change Chats is the Podcast for navigating your Change Management career; whether you’re starting out, mid‑career, switching tracks or a seasoned change pro. Each episode features guests from Boomers to Gen Z sharing fresh perspectives, practical tips and real‑world stories to help you thrive.

Stay tuned.....episode to be released early September

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving speaks with Prachi Jain about her career in change management which is focused on digital adoption projects, AI in change management and leading cross-cultural teams.

They dive into:

- The clarity, insights and peace a sabbatical can give and how it helps Prachi in her daily change management work with her clients

- Prachi shares her insights on defining success on one's own terms and the importance of pausing to reflect on personal and professional growth regularly and keep revisiting if work brings you joy and you are on the right path as a change practitioner

- The positive movement Prachi and Judith have both witnessed in their change management careers with the discipline being considered as a crucial success factor and seat at the table at the beginning of a transformation program rather than towards the end

- The integration of AI in the field, what deliverables it specifically can be used for and while AI in the change management field is certainly an asset, keep protecting the most valuable asset you and others have - your brain

- Prachi's advice to change practitioners starting out in the field and her advice to fellow millennial change practitioners

- The significance of building strong relationships and networks and how it is important to think about what you bring to a network and not only what you can take

Website: changechats.com

Email: info@changechats.com

Linkedin Guest Prachi Jain: Here

Linkedin Host Judith Bueving: Here

Pausing for clarity, strength and insight.

In the next Change Chats episode I am talking to change management practitioner Prachi Jain who recently came back from a sabbatical.

She talks about why she took the sabbatical and how she applies the insights in her daily change management work. Stay tuned for the release, it is going to be a good one and extra special to my heart as a fellow millennial.

Reach out: info@changechats.com

Change Chats website: here

Linkedin Judith Bueving: here

In this episode of Change Chats Judith Bueving interviews Sarah Bar-Lev, a seasoned change management professional, CEO of Women in Change, author of I can't do us anymore and founder of Now Exhale.

Sarah shares her unique professional and personal journey from law to change management, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped her career. The conversation delves into the importance of change management in today's organizations, the role of women in this field and how and why they bring unique perspectives and strengths to the field, and the significance of building supportive networks.

Sarah offers valuable advice for aspiring change practitioners, emphasizing the need for certifications, outside - but closely related to change management. Career advice for Gen-Xers who are already working in this field revolves around numerous opportunities for growth in change management beyond traditional roles as well as continue to stimulate your mind. Lastly, claim that seat at the table as a change manager.

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving speaks with Gen Z change leader Monica Calinescu about the evolving landscape of change management, the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the mental health challenges faced by professionals in the field.

They discuss the impact of social media on mental health, the necessity of acknowledging global events in the workplace, Monica’s journey into change management (from engineering to project management to change management), the evolution of the profession and the power of the change management community and the support she has found in supporting her career growth.

They also talk about the need for change professionals in the field to set boundaries, take care of their mental health and….make sure to celebrate quick wins and big achievements.

Monica Calinescu shares her personal journey of finding balance in a busy life, emphasizing the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and building healthy habits. The dialogue also highlights the evolving perspectives of different generations regarding work-life balance and mental health and the cross-generational career advice for change management professionals.

Linkedin:

• Monica Calinescu
• Judith Bueving

Podcast Monica Calinescu:

• Real and Unapologetic

In our next episode we will talk about Monica's change career path, the important of taking care of yourself before you can take care of others, her #1 advice to starting change professionals, how to prioritize and set boundaries and so much more....stay tuned!

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving interviews Erica Adams, a seasoned change management professional with over 20 years of experience. They discuss Erica's unique journey from electronic engineering to change management, emphasizing the importance of technical knowledge in the field.

Erica shares her insights on building trust with clients, the value of long-term projects, and the significance of finding a niche in one's career. The conversation also highlights the need for continuous learning and adapting to the fast-paced changes in technology and the workplace. They discuss personal experiences with imposter syndrome, the joy of facilitating learning and the impact of the Pathfinder program in empowering others.

The conversation also addresses misconceptions in change management from internally within a company to working at clients. It also emphasizes the significance of data-driven change management approaches in ensuring successful transitions in organizations.

Linkedin guest Erica Adams: here

Linkedin host Judith Bueving: here

Change Chats website: here

This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Anna Tsiatis.