The Inner Game of Change

Ali Juma
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 Welcome to The Inner Game of Change podcast, where we dive deep into the complexities of managing organisational change. Tailored for leaders, change practitioners, and anyone driving transformation, our episodes explore key topics like leadership, communication, change capability, and process design. Expert guests share practical strategies and insights to help you navigate and lead successful change initiatives. Listen in to learn fresh ideas and perspectives from a variety of industries, and gain the tools and knowledge you need to lead transformation with confidence. Explore our episodes at www.theinnergameofchange.com.au, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. 

  1. Inside The Messy Middle - When You Must Act Before Clarity Arrives

    MAR 19

    Inside The Messy Middle - When You Must Act Before Clarity Arrives

    Inside the Messy Middle is a special series from The Inner Game of Change This fortnightly short series is for people who carry responsibility inside complexity. Between strategy and delivery. Between intent and impact. Between what was imagined and what must now be made real. These episodes are not about tools or frameworks. They are reflections on judgement, dignity, and the human cost of change as it is actually lived. Send us Fan Mail Ali Juma  @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    7 min
  2. E104 - Consistency In A World Of Change - Podcast with Dr Michael Canic

    MAR 14

    E104 - Consistency In A World Of Change - Podcast with Dr Michael Canic

    Welcome to The Inner Game of Change.  where we explore the thinking that shapes how change really happens.  Today’s conversation is a special one for me. My guest today was actually the very first person I interviewed when I started this podcast during the middle of Covid back in April 2021. At the time, the world was navigating uncertainty, disruption, and trying to make sense of what consistency meant when everything around us was shifting. Since then, a lot has happened. The podcast has passed one hundred episodes, the world has moved through Covid, and we now find ourselves in another wave of transformation with Artificial Intelligence entering the workplace and our lives in profound ways. So I thought it would be meaningful to bring him back. My guest is Michael Canic, author of the book Ruthless Consistency. It was one of the books I was reading at the time when the idea of this podcast first came to me. Michael’s central idea is simple but powerful. Consistency is not about robotic repetition. It is about the relentless alignment of intentions, decisions, and actions. In this conversation we revisit the idea of consistency, but in a very different context. We explore whether consistency is the opposite of change, or whether it is actually the thing that enables change. We talk about consistency in leadership, in capability building, and in the way individuals manage themselves in a world full of distraction. And of course, we also touch on Artificial Intelligence, and how it is beginning to amplify the conditions that already exist inside organisations. This is a reflective conversation about leadership, identity, discipline, and the inner game of navigating uncertainty. I am grateful to have Michael chatting with me again. Send a text Ali Juma @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    51 min
  3. Inside The Messy Middle - When The Middle Stops Speaking

    MAR 5

    Inside The Messy Middle - When The Middle Stops Speaking

    Inside the Messy Middle is a special series from The Inner Game of Change This fortnightly short series is for people who carry responsibility inside complexity. Between strategy and delivery. Between intent and impact. Between what was imagined and what must now be made real. These episodes are not about tools or frameworks. They are reflections on judgement, dignity, and the human cost of change as it is actually lived. In this episode of Inside The Messy Middle, I explore what happens when hesitation is repeatedly misread, and the middle layer of organisations slowly becomes quieter. At first the silence can look like alignment. Fewer questions. Faster meetings. Less friction. But silence carries a cost. Through examples from science, business, and mythology, this episode explores what organisations lose when thoughtful voices withdraw, why adoption becomes shallow when the middle stops translating change, and how systems can bring those voices back. Send us Fan Mail Ali Juma  @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    8 min
  4. Inside The Messy Middle - When Human Hesitation Is Misread As Resistance

    FEB 19

    Inside The Messy Middle - When Human Hesitation Is Misread As Resistance

    Inside the Messy Middle is a special series from The Inner Game of Change This fortnightly short series is for people who carry responsibility inside complexity. Between strategy and delivery. Between intent and impact. Between what was imagined and what must now be made real.  These episodes are not about tools or frameworks. They are reflections on judgement, dignity, and the human cost of change as it is actually lived. In this episode of Inside The Messy Middle, I explore what happens when pause, reflection, and professional judgement are interpreted as pushback. What if hesitation is not resistance, but care? What if slowing down is competence recognising consequence? Through a business example from Intel and a quiet literary reflection, this episode examines the cost of misreading human hesitation — and what organisations risk losing when the middle stops speaking. Send us Fan Mail Ali Juma  @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    6 min
  5. E103 - The Inner Work Of Communication - Podcast with Dominic Colenso

    FEB 14

    E103 - The Inner Work Of Communication - Podcast with Dominic Colenso

    Welcome to The Inner Game of Change.  where we explore the thinking that shapes how change really happens.  “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” That line from George Bernard Shaw captures the heart of today’s conversation. In this episode, I am joined by Dominic Colenso, communication expert, former actor, and author of the bestselling books Impact and Cut Through. Dominic began his career on stage and screen, trained at leading drama institutions, and later brought those performance and storytelling skills into the world of business, where he has spent more than a decade helping leaders and sales professionals communicate with confidence and influence. We explore what it really means to cut through in a world shaped by change, uncertainty, and artificial intelligence. We talk about the shift from selling ideas to serving people, the discipline of rehearsal and reflection, and how clarity, emotion, and energy shape behaviour during high-stakes moments. If you are leading change, presenting ideas, or trying to be heard in a distracted workplace, this conversation will give you practical insights on how to communicate with more presence, purpose, and impact. About “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that is has taken place” George Bernard Shaw I’m Dominic Colenso, communication expert, and author of the bestselling book “IMPACT: How to be more confident, increase your influence and know what to say under pressure” Straight out of drama school I closed the most important sales conversation of my life through the audition that landed me a leading role in the Hollywood action movie, Thunderbirds. That launched my career as an actor, director, and teacher at some of the UK’s most prestigious institutions including The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Experience in the rehearsal room, on stage, in front of the camera and behind the lens were the foundation I needed to expand my career into the exciting world of keynote speaking, training and coaching. Over the last decade I’ve helped hundreds of sales professionals and business leaders transform their ability to influence and make an impact. To take their performance from “straight to video” to “Oscar winning ”. I’ll never forget the day my drama school principal called me in and said: “Dahling, we still haven’t seen you do anything!” I was crushed, but he was right. I’d been working so hard to impress everyone else that I’d lost sight of who I was. When I rediscovered the courage to be vulnerable, values-driven and visible, everything changed. That’s what I want for my audiences now. After earning my bachelor’s degree in acting, I gained many years of experience as a working actor, as well as a director, tutor and coach. I’m also a Certified Master NLP Practitioner and Trainer. Communication doesn’t always go well. That’s usually caused by one or more of the following: 1. Lack of confidence 2. Poor connection with the audience 3. Content that bores or confuses Send us Fan Mail Ali Juma  @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    46 min
  6. Inside The Messy Middle - When The Story Keeps Shifting, But The Work Stays.

    FEB 5

    Inside The Messy Middle - When The Story Keeps Shifting, But The Work Stays.

    Inside the Messy Middle is a special series from The Inner Game of Change This fortnightly short series is for people who carry responsibility inside complexity. Between strategy and delivery. Between intent and impact. Between what was imagined and what must now be made real.  These episodes are not about tools or frameworks. They are reflections on judgement, dignity, and the human cost of change as it is actually lived. In this episode, I reflect on what happens when the story of change keeps shifting, but the work stays the same. I explore the often invisible labour of translation that sits in the messy middle, where people are asked to make sense of strategy before it fully makes sense to them. This episode invites you to notice the quiet work of holding uncertainty while still offering direction, and to recognise that translation is not about communication or certainty, but about judgement, care, and making work safe enough for others to continue. Send us Fan Mail Ali Juma  @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    9 min
  7. E102 - Orientation In Uncertainty - Podcast With Helen Palmer

    JAN 30

    E102 - Orientation In Uncertainty - Podcast With Helen Palmer

    Welcome to The Inner Game of Change.  where we explore the thinking that shapes how change really happens.  Some of you may remember Helen Palmer from a past episode of The Inner Game of Change. It was a conversation that stayed with many listeners because of its depth and humanity. Helen helps people learn so something different becomes possible. Her work spans change management, organisational design, learning, and knowledge. And right now, she is living the very thing she speaks about. Returning to her homeland of Aotearoa New Zealand after nearly three decades away. This conversation is not about certainty.  It is about how we orient ourselves when certainty is not available.  How we stay open.  How we exercise judgement.  How we move forward without locking things down too early. Helen speaks about uncertainty not as something to manage away, but as a space to stand in with care, curiosity, and confidence. This is Orientation in Uncertainty. About Helen I help people learn so something different becomes possible. That might be a shift in mindset, a new practice, or a deeper understanding. It might show up as a beautifully crafted artefact or a well-held learning experience. What matters to me is utility — learning that is purposeful, thoughtful, and liberating. I design and deliver learning experiences for grown-ups in workscapes. Sometimes the learning is packaged: in a workbook, article, card deck, curriculum, podcast, or social media post. Sometimes it’s embodied: in a facilitated session, a team reflection, or a conceptual model that makes complex things usable. My approach is human-centred and deeply practical. I draw on decades of professional experience across disciplines, shaped by a fierce curiosity and a knack for turning ideas into something people can use. I’m like a Swiss Army knife — what you take when you are moving through unfamiliar territory! He aha te mea nui o te ao  What is the most important thing in the world?  He tangata, he tangata, he tangata  It is the people, it is the people, it is the people  ~ Māori proverb Contacts Helen’s Profile linkedin.com/in/helenp Send us Fan Mail Ali Juma  @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    50 min
  8. Inside The Messy Middle - When You Are Asked To Lead Change You Did Not Design

    JAN 21

    Inside The Messy Middle - When You Are Asked To Lead Change You Did Not Design

    Inside the Messy Middle is a special series from The Inner Game of Change This fortnightly short series is for people who carry responsibility inside complexity. Between strategy and delivery. Between intent and impact. Between what was imagined and what must now be made real. These episodes are not about tools or frameworks. They are reflections on judgement, dignity, and the human cost of change as it is actually lived. Episode One When you are asked to lead change you did not design Change often arrives already in motion. The decision has been made. The direction is set. And somehow, you are now responsible for carrying it. In this opening episode, I reflects on what it means to lead change you did not design, and why the messy middle is not a failure of leadership, but where judgement and dignity matter most. This episode invites you to pause, notice the moment you are standing in, and recognise that certainty is not the work. Judgement is. Send us Fan Mail Ali Juma  @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

    7 min
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 Welcome to The Inner Game of Change podcast, where we dive deep into the complexities of managing organisational change. Tailored for leaders, change practitioners, and anyone driving transformation, our episodes explore key topics like leadership, communication, change capability, and process design. Expert guests share practical strategies and insights to help you navigate and lead successful change initiatives. Listen in to learn fresh ideas and perspectives from a variety of industries, and gain the tools and knowledge you need to lead transformation with confidence. Explore our episodes at www.theinnergameofchange.com.au, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. 

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  • Creator
    Ali Juma
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Inner Game of Change
  • Show Website
    The Inner Game of Change

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