Send us a text Do any of our listeners enjoy making lists? How many of you write something on your list just to cross it off? Tune in to this episode to learn more about why it feels good to check something off your list. Dr. Celina reminds us that what we focus on matters, and that check mark means more than we may think.
Send us a text In times of change, certain actions should be avoided. Dr. Celina discusses both individual and team behaviors that can help direct the necessary resources and attention toward the change by refraining from other activities that hinder progress. Please prepare a notepad or keyboard to jot down the list of "not now" items.
Send us a text During times of change, it can be challenging to know which areas require your attention the most. To ensure that you and your team are focused on the most important aspects, Dr. Celina has provided a review of key areas and reflection questions that you can use. It is crucial to remember that not all tasks are equally important, and it is essential to prioritize your time and focus accordingly.
Send us a text Small wins give us a boost for what comes next. What can you celebrate in the midst of change? Even small improvements can be a win, especially if you are further than where you started. Dr. Celina will give you five key tips for making celebrations count when navigating the sea of change.
Send us a text Often, we describe change in steps and pace - three steps forward, one step back, four steps forward, --- but ideally, not eighteen steps backwards. What is your next best step? Dr. Celina will examine actions you can take to make that next move, no matter how big or small it is.
Send us a text No matter how much change is going on, there is always something that has not changed. When we only focus on what is changing, we often lose sight of what has not changed and that can be the anchor we need to navigate what comes next. Are you stuck and wondering what you could say next time you have to announce or support a change to reassure others? Tune in to find out on today's episode.
Send us a text The adjustment to change is not a smooth linear process. Have you ever asked yourself what to do if you were on board with a change, but now find yourself in a spot where it is not looking so good? What happens when everyone else is moving forward, yet you are feeling like you are stuck? Listen in and find out what to do when you have changed your mind about a change.
Send us a text Another thing. Oh, and another thing. And another one, too. Ever wanted to pump the brakes on a change? In this episode, Dr. Celina will focus on scheduling what you can and waiting for change that isn't priority right now. Dumping change after change does not work. What can you do to go a little easier with yourself on how much and how fast the changes are coming in.
Send us a text How do some people just roll easier with change than others? What is that about? Dr. Celina will explore this mindset and our choice in how we respond, rebound, and adjust. Renew your commitment to adjusting to change better, knowing when, and how to, so we can accomplish the goals and challenges in front of us.
Send us a text Have you ever heard the expression, "Change is good...you go first." Often we can see the potential, yet we don't want to be the first one to have to experience it. Dr. Celina explores what that's about and possible strategies we can take to undo the scary first step when it comes to change.
Send us a text In recent years, a dumpster fire has been a symbol of something in life that is fueled by many things and even more so of chaos. This depicted image has even been made into Christmas ornaments. In this episode, you'll get to listen to Dr. Celina's observation of a real dumpster fire and how it might have other lessons for us to learn during times of change.
Send us a text "Chicken Little," of childhood story fame; isn't the only one to claim the sky is falling...in her work, Dr. Celina hears many employees make similar fateful statements. We are here to question, why is that? In this episode, we explore the why, especially during change, our brain may go to doomsday instead of hope.
Send us a text Have you ever said, "I didn't see that one coming." It is often an expression of bewilderment or angst because of some unforeseen ripple effect due to a decision or situation. While we know change is going to happen, is there anything we can practice or do to help see what the ripple effect is? Dr. Celina kicks off this discussion in a 10-episode series about being change ready as a professional, team, and organization. Let's build some strategic thinking muscle to read our env...
Send us a text Dr. Celina takes on the gap of alignment and ties it to strategy. When we don't know where we are going, we end up in all sorts of places, and always the best ones in our teams and organizations. Listen in and explore where gaps of alignment may exist and how, whether as a leader or individual contributor, you can stretch your perspective to see best ways to align resources so we can deliver our very best.
Send us a text Kicking off Season 3, Dr. Celina is tackling one of the biggest opportunities she sees in companies everyday: gaps. Listen in as we start a journey exploring all the ways and places gaps show up in our teams and organizations and what you can do to see them with new insight!
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Celina explores why modeling best behavior isn't enough. Although leaders should exhibit the best practices they want to see in others, others may not pick up on the cues or really understand the "why" behind it. As leaders we need to be deliberate in our actions yet talk to our teams about why and what we do so they can learn, too. We'll apply this idea to several topics in this episode: change, stress and burnout, and time.
Send us a text To all of you who keep going, steady in the storm, get it done, and keep the peace, this one is for you. Dr. Celina offers both recognition and tips to keep you going especially in these difficult times. While not everyone may recognize your contributions, what you do to hold it all together makes an impact and the workplace a better place.
Send us a text Do you feel left out? Who on your team does not feel included? While the pandemic has increased this likelihood, it was there long before face masks and social distancing. Feeling disconnected may result from never having really gotten connected. Maybe it isn't something that comes naturally for them yet. Some may even prefer it. Yet, for organizational effectiveness, leaders must do what they can to help everyone feel welcome, included, and ...
Send us a text Priorities only matter if people can see and understand them. In this episode of The Workplace Chameleon, Dr. Celina Peerman explores how priorities that feel crystal clear to a leader can remain completely invisible to everyone else — and why that invisibility comes at such a high cost. She explains the common ways priorities fade into the background, from assumptions that “everyone already knows” to noise from urgent tasks and shifting focus when leaders themselves drift. Thr...
Send us a text Flow is one of the best feelings at work — that magic zone where you’re so focused and immersed that time disappears, distractions fade, and the work feels almost effortless. But too often, we treat flow like a lucky accident instead of something we can actually design. In this episode of The Workplace Chameleon, Dr. Celina Peerman explores how leaders and teams can set up the conditions to enter flow more often, on demand. She breaks down what flow really feels like, why the m...