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Are you interested in Change Management but have no idea of what it involves? Do you work in projects or in people related areas of an organisation and want to develop your understanding of change? Then you have come to the right place. Therese will cover all things organisational change. From Change Leadership, to culture change, operational change and all of the elements of Change Management. Her areas of expertise? All things people, project and leadership related in organisations. Nothing get's Therese buzzing more than sharing her experiences through managing and leading change. Whether it be small operational changes or major cultural transformations. Therese will also be interviewing people who she has learned from, thought leaders and others who place people and customers at the centre of their thinking. If you can't to take your change to the next level, then tune in and be inspired and be ready to have your passion for people be ignited.
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Change isn’t something you do, it's an experience. In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese explores why engagement rhythms, governance forums, and everyday interactions shape how change is experienced and adopted. Understanding and leveraging these rhythms should be part of your change management, change sponsorship and change leadership strategy.
You’ll learn:
Why engagement is about commitment, not communication
How cadence and rhythm influence momentum
The hidden role governance plays in trust and clarity
Why stakeholder hierarchy still matters
How to design engagement that scales
Perfect for project managers, change practitioners, and corporate professionals who want to influence change more effectively with the best approach.
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Welcome to Season 5 of Next Level Change Success, a podcast dedicated to covering all things related to Change Management, Change Leadership and influencing behavioural and cultural change in organisations. In this first episode of 2026, Therese Pares covers the predicted themes this year that will have an influence on your organisations ability to change fast.
Whether it be change capacity, change capability or external influences and Artificial Intelligence, all organisations will require change management skills to be developed and embraced to be able to respond to the demands in 2026.
If 2026 is the year to get serious and upskill in Change Management, Change leadership or being able to introduce new ways of working into your organisation, then come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com
Sure, it is hard to choose a favourite Episode of 2025, but Therese Pares chooses her favourite with an important message. Ensure your change is inclusive. Change Management is a practice which you get better at, with time, and with more awareness about differences, the challenges of managing or leading change well increase. However using some of the basic principles outlined in this episode you can achieve better results with any change you introduce.
Like what you hear? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and upskill in change management, change leadership or introducing change in a 'business as usual' context in an organisation.
We are almost at the end of the year. Season 4 is almost complete and we have covered many, many aspects of Change Management, Change Leadership, Change Intelligence. We have talked about Change Management Frameworks, engagement models, Change Management approaches and different types of Change. And there was one Episode which had more listens than any other. The topic - Change Resilience. And here it is again, in case you missed it!
As we are almost at year end I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for listening this year.
In this Episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese covers the opportunity that the end of the year presents to you from a change management, change leadership or even general leadership perspective. The more observational you are about your people, how your team are feeling, the more you can manage organisational change capacity next year in line with cycles and sentiment. Like what you hear about change management, change leadership and influencing for change?
Then come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to develop your change skills in a practical, smart and cost-effective way.
In this Episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese explores all of the aspects of Change Sponsorship. It is such a critical aspect of change management and change strategy, yet in the planning you can get it so wrong. Are you clear on who the Change Sponsors need to be? Are you aware of the challenges of leading and being the voice of the change? Are you underestimating or overestimating change leadership capabilities of your Change Sponsors? All of these questions are answered in this episode.
Want to know more about change leadership and change management? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to find out more.
In this episode we explore the wise words of a Fortune 500 CEO, who talked about the pace of organisational change. Yes, while the CEO may not have used those words, his insights into advice provided to them drew connections to many of the themes explored this year by My Virtual Change Manager. So have a listen about the pacing of change and how leaders and Executives can cripple the organisations or teams they lead if they don't develop their change intelligence well. Like what you hear? Subscribe or come to myvirtualchangemanager.com for more about change management, change leadership and influencing for change.
In this Episode, Therese covers the areas to really focus on when it comes to the call for 'Communications' regarding the change you are looking to introduce into an organisation. While this is a shorter episode, this is because it is just as succinct and focused as your activities need to be. There are three things to do to get your communications up and running and for it to be effective. Communication, when it comes to change management is like a leg on a stool - without this leg the change will be fundamentally compromised.
So have a listen and discover these three areas and then reflect on whether your change communications is fit for purpose.
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As a change manager, a change leader or influencer for change there are reflections that can be powerful when considering those who have lived and led change in their lives. This is a quirky episode, with Therese reflecting on how the losses of some icons has her thinking about how their role modelling and leadership has provided powerful lessons in the world of change. The mindset you can have, the way in which you can respect others and have a positive change impact in your every day life.
Like what you hear? Come to www.myvirtualchangemanager.com for frameworks and a deeper sense of purpose.
The end is nigh - the end of the year that is! And like all business cycles, there are cycles in change management as well. In this week's episode Therese talks about what you should consider from a change management and enterprise change management perspective. This will have you look at the last quarter of the year from an entirely new perspective. This is where the art of connected thinking really comes to the fore. After all human's are not machines, and can have a lot of 'wear and tear' from poor change experiences throughout the year. So how do you optimise change in your organisation at this time of year? Listen and find out?
Come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to explore the world of change management, change leadership and influencing for change.
In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese tackles AI from a different angle. With the revolution that Artificial Intelligence is bringing to organisations, it needs a true change management strategy and plan.
Discover how to roll out AI as a true transformation (not just a tech upgrade), the biggest pitfalls to avoid, and how to build a culture ready to adapt. Whether you’re a project manager, HR leader, or change practitioner, this episode will help you lead with confidence through the next wave of digital disruption.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to partner with AI, without losing your human edge.
Want to know more about change management, change leadership and how to influence for change in your organisation? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com
Words create worlds. In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese unpacks how your everyday language whether it is spoken or in emails, used in workshops, and leadership moments, signals your values and shapes engagement. You’ll learn how to adapt language to different cultures and contexts to improve the engagement with your organisational, or team change. This episode is for you if you are leading a transformational change and want to make sure that you are giving it the best chance for success. Language will either engage or alienate your people - the choice is yours.
Want to learn more about change management, change leadership, transformational change and change in teams? Visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and add change management and change leadership skills into your business toolkit. There has never been a more important time to be able to handle, deliver and lead change well.
We all have biases. Some we know about; others quietly shape our thinking and decision-making from the shadows. In the world of change management, where people, relationships, and trust are everything, our personal bias can make or break the success of a change initiative.
Think about it. How often do you find yourself gravitating toward people who “think like you”? Or feeling instantly skeptical when someone offers a completely different approach? Bias is human. But left unchecked, it can limit creativity, silence diverse voices, and stifle growth.
In this episode of Next Level Change Success, we dive into how personal bias shows up in our everyday change work, why it often goes unnoticed, and how to start recognising and reshaping it so that it empowers, rather than limits, your ability to lead change effectively.
Like what you hear? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to upskill in change management, change leadership, change influencing.
In this short, sharp episode, Therese dives into the three most common traps that derail change efforts — rushing impact assessments, missing key stakeholders, and designing in isolation. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and build change that actually sticks through change management planning that makes a difference and takes these into account. Whether you’re working on a corporate transformation or a process tweak, this episode gives you practical tools to get it right the first time.
Like what you hear and want to create a change management plan that works?
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In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese takes us on a reflective journey back to 2013, unearthing an old Prosci Benchmark Study on what drives successful change. More than a trip down memory lane, it’s a powerful reminder of what truly matters in our modern workplaces — and how much of it still revolves around people.
Therese explores how the fundamentals including executive sponsorship, communication, engagement, and integration with projects, have evolved over the past decade, and why middle managers are now the real linchpin of transformation. This episode is your guide to rethinking “success factors” in 2025 and finding alignment, authenticity, and purpose in how you deliver change.
Want to learn more about change? Come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com
Are you communicating your change well enough—or are people left confused and cynical? In this episode, Therese dives into the power of clear, human-centred communication. From vision and storytelling to visuals, humour, and physical experiences, discover practical strategies to engage every stakeholder and inspire real change. Like what you hear? Want to add Change skills to your business toolkit?
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In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese explores the power of calm in times of organisational change. From managing pre–go-live anxiety to handling vocal stakeholders, Therese shares practical strategies and personal stories that highlight why calm is the ultimate leadership skill during change.
You’ll learn the C.A.L.M. framework — Centred, Altitude, Leadership & Listening, and Momentum Management — and how to apply it to stay grounded, inspire trust, and lead with confidence.
Keen to learn more about Change? Come and visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to develop change skills and take them to the Next Level.
This special 100th episode of Next Level Change Success is both a celebration and a reflection. Therese explores what she’s learned through two decades in change. From navigating personal transformation to understanding the role of energy in organisations, this episode highlights why growth, empathy, and connection remain at the heart of successful change.
Therese dives into paradoxes like “slow down to speed up,” shares her journey of intentional self-care, and calls on leaders and practitioners to embrace connection over division. Whether you’re leading projects, supporting teams, or simply striving to grow, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight to help you show up as your truest, most effective self in times of change.
Are you wanting to explore and develop your own change skills? Visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com
In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese answers the most common—and often misunderstood—questions about change management. From defining what it really is, to explaining why it exists, to comparing accreditations like Prosci and Kotter, Therese brings clarity to a discipline that can often feel complex and confusing. With her signature practical style, she frames change as the bridge between current and future states, reminding listeners that the real power of change lies in how people experience it.
Therese also offers candid advice on breaking into the field of change management, including practical entry points, the skills that matter most, and the resilience required to thrive. She shares why self-awareness, energy management, and belief systems are just as critical as any tool or framework. Whether you’re a project manager, HR professional, or someone curious about change, this episode delivers insights you can apply immediately to grow your career and lead with purpose.
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Why is Change Management important?
Poorly managed change doesn’t just delay projects or overspend budgets — it quietly drains organisations of their most valuable assets: people, performance, and potential. In this episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese explores the true costs of chaotic, reactive change and why so many organisations find themselves in a constant cycle of firefighting rather than flow.
Through a vivid “balls over the wall” analogy, Therese shows how change can either exhaust teams and erode talent, or energize people and fuel performance. Listeners will leave with a new perspective on the financial and human cost of change — and practical inspiration to create healthier change ecosystems that protect engagement, foster innovation, and deliver results that last.
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