Leading Change Conversations

Jul 15 2024
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Welcome to “Leading Change Conversations”, THE unique podcast where we explore real-life situations with leaders like you, helping you conquer organizational change challenges. In every episode, we take a deep dive into a specific case study, sharing practical tips and strategies along the way. Our mission is simple: to arm you and your team with actionable roadmaps that make implementing these lessons at work a breeze, all while helping you achieve your goals with ease and joy.

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From Vision to Reality: Cultivating a Thriving Company Culture

Jul 15 2024 30 mins  
Welcome to this episode where Ulrike and her guest, Knut Karlsen, dive deep into the world of leading change and building a company from the ground up. Our discussion will focus on the two pivotal factors that shape a successful company: external motivation and internal motivation.Key Topics Covered:External Motivation: How your company's contribution to solving global issues can i

Navigating the mental change curve

Jun 24 2024 28 mins  
Navigating the Change Curve - your own and the one of your team membersIn this episode, Ulrike sits down with Roland Wulz to explore the varying interpretations of change among employees across different cultures and organizational types. They discuss how to navigate the emotional journey of change, the importance of transparent communication, and the necessity of adapting leadersh

Applying start-up agility principles to your corporate environment

Jun 10 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Ulrike and her guest, Poorya Amini, delve into the complexities of managing a start-up's agility and how these insights can be applied to handling change and instability in your organization. Tune in to hear Ulrike and Poorya's full conversation and learn how to apply start-up agility principles to your corporate environment.Key Insights:Flexibility Over Rigidity:K

When you have to lay off 90% of your team ...

May 27 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Ulrike and her guest, Sally Jones, dive into the challenging and emotionally taxing experience of managing a massive layoff. Sally, had to oversee the reduction of her team from 36 to just 2 or 3 members. She shares her insights and tips on handling such a difficult situation professionally and effectively.Key Insights and Tips:1. Maintain Professionalism and Objec

Fearless Leadership: Embracing not knowing

May 13 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Erika Darmstaedter explore the challenge of managing the fear of not having all the answers as leaders and how admitting uncertainty can foster authenticity and trust within teams. Leaders, especially in higher positions, often feel compelled to have all the answers. This pressure can lead them to provide responses even when they're unsure, fea

Managing personal anxiety amidst change

Apr 22 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Jennifer K. Hill explore practical strategies for leaders to manage their anxiety during change and empower themselves to guide their teams effectively.As leaders, it's crucial to begin by working on ourselves. Even if we never verbalize our feelings, our team can sense our emotions, leading to their discomfort and distress. Thus, the first ste

CEO insights: Maintaining productivity in times of change

Apr 08 2024 27 mins  
CEO Diego Pesciatini and Ulrike Seminati share strategies to improve productivity and create buy-in for ambitious change projects in this episode. Main Discussion Points: Obligation to Dissent: Encouraging a culture of dissent fosters critical thinking and empowers team members to voice their perspectives. Leader actively solicits opposing viewpoints from team members before making

CEO Insights: Driving change from the Top

Mar 18 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Ulrike explores with seasoned CEO Martin Brettenthaler strategies employed by CEOs to navigate organizational change effectively. From transitioning from a focus on efficiency to prioritizing customer-centric approaches, to merging agile mindsets with risk-averse behaviors, we uncover key insights on driving change from the top.Main Discussion Points:1. Engaging wi

Leading Generation Z through change

Mar 04 2024 29 mins  
In today's episode, Ulrike and her guest Brian Cooklin, a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success as a teacher, a leader at all levels and a Principal, explore the intricacies of leading Generation Z individuals through periods of change. With their unique perspectives and preferences, understanding how to navigate change effectively becomes paramount for buildi

Introducing Metaverse in corporate organizations

Feb 19 2024 28 mins  
In this insightful episode, Ulrike and her guest Isabel Steinhoff, Transformation Expert & Metaverse Advisor, explore the challenges and opportunities in introducing the use of the metaverse within a corporate organization. Significant digital changes often evoke fear among people due to the unfamiliarity with new tools, leading to insecurity and a lack of control. Resistance t