Change on Purpose

Rebecca Alimorong & Ingrid Jonsson
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Change on Purpose is a motivational podcast about navigating change with intention, courage, and purpose. Hosted by Rebecca Alimorong and Ingrid Jonsson, each episode explores the moments that ask us to pivot, whether in our careers, leadership, relationships, or personal lives, and what it takes to move forward with clarity instead of simply reacting to change. Through honest conversations, real-life experiences, practical insights, and inspiring stories, Change on Purpose explores resilience, reinvention, leadership, growth, and the courage to let go of what no longer serves us. Because we can't always choose when change happens, but we can choose how we respond, what we learn, and who we become next. Change doesn't just happen to you. You can Change on Purpose.

Episodes

  1. Oct 23

    New Leaders: Promoted, Prepared, or Pretending?

    In this episode of Change on Purpose, Ingrid and Rebecca discuss why so many new leaders feel overwhelmed, underprepared, and stretched thin, arguing the problem is often the modern leadership role rather than the individual. They cite research showing managers are more likely to be burned out than their teams and that only about one in three managers feels equipped, describing managers as McKinsey’s “sandwich layer” caught between executives’ demands and employees’ needs. They explore added pressures from AI adoption, hybrid work, engagement expectations, and leading across four or five generations with different communication and feedback preferences, emphasizing focusing on individuals rather than stereotypes. Key takeaways include treating uncertainty as the norm, building a learning culture where it’s safe to fail, and adopting three mind shifts: success is measured through others’ work, get comfortable not knowing everything, and shift from control to influence by creating conditions for others to succeed. 00:00 New Leader Reality Check 01:31 Why It Feels Overwhelming 01:36 Burnout and Imposter Feelings 02:42 The Sandwich Layer Squeeze 03:52 Leadership Without All Answers 04:19 AI and the Confidence Gap 05:37 Leading Across Generations 07:28 The Role Changed Faster 08:17 Coaching Through Uncertainty 10:42 Three Mindset Shifts 12:18 Coaching Through Uncertainty 12:19 Final Takeaways and Next Steps #changeonpurpose #leadership #changemanagement #transformation #professionaldevelopment #personalgrowth #selfdiscovery #teamempowerment #teamsuccess #lifelessons #careerjourney #motivation #beyondthegrind #resilience #teamwork #humancentered #sustainability #workplaceculture #teambuilding #mentorship #lifetransitions #transitions #selfimprovement #coaching - Visit our website to submit your ideas for future episodes: https://changeonpurpose.org - Tell us what’s on your mind: changeonpurpose.org@gmail.com - Get Rebecca’s Book, Beyond the Grind: Buy it here! - Learn more about Rebecca’s work: https://rebeccaalimorong.com - Connect with us on LinkedIn: Rebecca Alimorong - Robert Half | LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ingridcj https://www.linkedin.com/company/changeonpurpose.org/ https://changeonpurpose.org

    New Leaders: Promoted, Prepared, or Pretending?

  2. Oct 1

    My Change Journey - Ingrid Jonsson

    In this episode, Ingrid shares her personal backstory to explain her perspective on change, resilience, and growth. She recounts being laid off in March 2025 and the emotional toll of a long job search, while simultaneously caring for her mother as dementia progressed, moving her into memory care, and grieving her death in January. Alongside managing investment properties, renovations, and learning new Gen AI tools, Ingrid reevaluates her professional identity and launches the Change on Purpose podcast with Rebecca. She reflects on feeling overwhelmed and reframing the question from “How will everything work out?” to “What is my next step?” She closes with three lessons: not every problem must be solved today, rejection is information, not identity, and a meaningful life doesn’t have to look conventional. https://changeonpurpose.org

    My Change Journey - Ingrid Jonsson

  3. Sep 10

    Giving Feedback With CARE

    Episode Overview: In this episode of Change on Purpose, hosts Ingrid Jonsson and Rebecca Alimorong dive into purpose-paced leadership and challenge the myth that care and accountability are opposites. Moving away from the traditional, outdated "feedback sandwich," they break down Rebecca’s C.A.R.E. Framework from her book Beyond the Grind, a transformational approach designed to deliver feedback that fuels growth rather than flattening morale. Key Takeaways: Context (C): Establish shared goals and the "why" behind the conversation to set a clear foundation before addressing issues.Appreciation (A): Genuinely acknowledge effort, intent, and progress—without turning it into a fake setup for criticism.Recommendation (R): Offer direct, actionable guidance so team members leave with clarity on exact expectations and next steps.Empowerment (E): Return ownership to the individual to solve the problem, reinforcing trust and avoiding over-reliance on leadership.Two-Way Application: The C.A.R.E. framework isn't just top-down; team members and entrepreneurs can use it upward to bring solutions, context, and clear recommendations to leaders and clients.Call to Action: Pick one thing, take one step, and make change on purpose. Be sure to like, subscribe, and tune in next episode as we dive into the Pressure Framework! https://changeonpurpose.org

    Giving Feedback With CARE

  4. Sep 1

    From Hustle to Healthy Leadership: Boundaries, Burnout & Better Outcomes

    In this episode of Change on Purpose, Ingrid sits down with Rebecca to explore ideas from her book, Beyond the Grind: Leading with Purpose, Not Pace, and challenge one of today’s most persistent leadership narratives: the “hustle badge.” They unpack how leaders can unintentionally create a culture where being constantly available, answering midnight emails, and maintaining an overflowing calendar become signals of commitment and success. Rebecca shares practical ways leaders can model something different, from setting clearer response expectations and using delayed delivery to shifting the conversation from output to outcomes. The conversation also explores why recovery isn’t the opposite of productivity—it’s part of sustaining it. When leaders normalize boundaries and true disconnection, they give people space to recharge, think creatively, and return ready to contribute. It’s a conversation about replacing busy with intentional, pressure with purpose, and the grind with a more sustainable way to lead. https://changeonpurpose.org

    From Hustle to Healthy Leadership: Boundaries, Burnout & Better Outcomes

  5. Aug 25

    Beyond the Grind: High Performance, Hidden Burnout, and the ROI of Human Sustainability

    Ingrid interviews Rebecca about the origins of her book Beyond the Grind, revisiting the mid-1990s tech boom when she was a newly married mom balancing babies and a career, and how her turning point wasn’t failure but realizing that success shouldn’t be measured by endurance of exhaustion. Rebecca explains that burnout often whispers through slow depletion and can hide behind strong KPIs, with warning signs including reduced patience, diminished creativity, constant urgency, and being physically present while mentally stuck in the inbox. She urges leaders to ask not just whether work is getting done, but who they are becoming while doing it. They close on the business case for human sustainability: exhausted teams don’t innovate or make best decisions, and sustainability improves retention, engagement, adaptability, and reduces costly turnover given replacement hires take 12–18 months to show value. https://changeonpurpose.org

    Beyond the Grind: High Performance, Hidden Burnout, and the ROI of Human Sustainability

  6. Aug 25

    Talking Yourself Off The Ledge: Moving From Panic to Action

    Co-hosts, Rebecca Alimorong and Ingrid Jonsson, discuss how to “talk yourself off the ledge” when life feels overwhelming and like an endless to-do list. Ingrid shares a recent “ledge moment” to kick off the discussion. They explore how overwhelm often comes from believing everything must be solved immediately, fueled by information overload, economic uncertainty, caregiving demands, career transitions, and AI-driven change across a multigenerational workforce. They address decision fatigue and offer practical strategies: stop spiraling, focus on the next step in the next hour, pause to separate control from concern, and asking what evidence exists right now. From a leadership lens, they emphasize transparency, admitting what you don’t know, and clarifying what’s known and what comes next. They wrap up the episode by sharing their tips and “ledge toolkit” to help their audience move from panic to action. https://changeonpurpose.org

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About

Change on Purpose is a motivational podcast about navigating change with intention, courage, and purpose. Hosted by Rebecca Alimorong and Ingrid Jonsson, each episode explores the moments that ask us to pivot, whether in our careers, leadership, relationships, or personal lives, and what it takes to move forward with clarity instead of simply reacting to change. Through honest conversations, real-life experiences, practical insights, and inspiring stories, Change on Purpose explores resilience, reinvention, leadership, growth, and the courage to let go of what no longer serves us. Because we can't always choose when change happens, but we can choose how we respond, what we learn, and who we become next. Change doesn't just happen to you. You can Change on Purpose.

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Alimorong & Ingrid Jonsson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Change on Purpose
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    Change on Purpose