Change Leader Insights Jessica Crow

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Ket Patel, the Founder of Change Agitators and Change Management Institute Accredited Master Change Practitioner, about why change management is a career path worth pursuing and how to develop confidence as a change practitioner.  

Ket, who has over 20 years’ experience working with small to medium size organizations as they look to scale, grow, and modernize their businesses, is also a passionate volunteer within the field of change management. In addition to leading the UK Change Management Institute for several years, Ket has set up a not-for-profit, Change Reactions, to support new entrants into the field of organizational change.

During the conversation, Jessica and Ket discuss how many change practitioners “end up in change management” versus pursuing it as a career path, what he’s doing to help change this storyline, and why this will benefit organizations in the long run. Says Ket, “everyone I speak to says it took 10 years to find this role; why is that, and what have we lost out on as a result of all the people that never found this role that would be really good at it?”

Highlights from the conversation include:


Why low rates of adoption persist, despite decades of change management research
The link between mindfulness, resilience, self-reflection and change management
How purpose and goals can positively transform people’s perception of change

If you’ve ever considered a career in change management and/or want fresh ideas on how to approach leading change, be sure to tune in and hear what Ket has to say!

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Aileda Lindal, Business Alchemist and Conscious Leadership Consultant, about conscious leadership and how we can leverage mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence to embrace change, encourage creativity, and foster a culture of transparency, innovation, and resilience.

As a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience, Aileda is a transformative Business Alchemist and Conscious Leadership Adviser, blending cutting-edge business strategies with deep intuitive insights to guide leaders and organizations through transformative growth. Specializing in the convergence of technology and humanity, she empowers clients to navigate the complexities of the digital era with a human-centric approach.

During the conversation, Jessica and Aileda discuss how change leaders can unlock their full potential by developing a new internal operating model rooted in conscious awareness. Says Aileda, “Conscious awareness is when we are in that place and state of being to make new choices and new decisions. We have to be in that place in order to evolve (change) anything.”

Highlights from the conversation include:


The impact of words, and how to use neuroplasticity to improve your inner narrative
How to protect your energy and ability to stay calm during chaos
The gift of intuition and how to use your gut instinct to be a better leader

If you’d like to develop greater self-awareness and become a more conscious, inspiring leader, be sure to tune in and listen to the tips and strategies Aileda shares!

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Doug Miller, MCC, Senior Director and Master Coach in the School of Leadership at DaVita, a leading Fortune 500® provider of kidney care that delivers dialysis services to patients in 2700 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. and abroad.

Gratefully immersed in what he calls his dream job, Doug facilitates leadership development programs and coaches executives, creating places for self-reflection and growth. He is a lifelong learner, with degrees and certifications in business, psychology, and executive coaching; he continues his own personal and professional growth journey through various workshops and gathering weekly in a men’s circle. Doug also holds the distinguished designation of Master Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation. 

During this conversation, Jessica and Doug discuss how to unlock potential and become more trustworthy, conscious leaders of people and change. Says Doug, “If you want people to follow you, they need to believe and trust you.”

To build trust and buy-in, Doug explains the importance of doing self-reflective work to better understand who you are, what you believe in, and how your emotional reactions and blind spots may be getting in the way of your ability to lead and influence change.    

Highlights from the conversation include:

☑️ How effective communication can help build more trusting relationships

☑️ Tools you can use to identify your blind spots and make more conscious choices

☑️ How to leverage contrast and storytelling to engage and mobilize others

Whether you’re on a journey of self-discovery or looking to enhance your level of leadership, this episode is packed with insights and strategies to guide you.

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Kristoffer Carter, CEO and founder of Epic Leadership, a training organization for conscious leadership, which has created a daily meditation practice for thousands.

In addition to serving as CEO, Kristoffer is the author of "Permission to Glow— A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership", which guides his team’s coaching of Fortune 100 executive leaders at Amazon, AT&T, eXp Realty, Edward Jones, and many more. He is also a professional songwriter, TEDx speaker, and international retreat leader. Kristoffer lives in Akron, OH with his wife of 24 years and their three children.

Tune in as Jessica and Kristoffer deep dive insights from his book, which explores how people relate to change, what we can do to improve our response to it, and how we can help others do the same by granting ourselves one of the 4 Permissions™, which include Permission to Chill, Permission to Feel all the Feels, Permission to Glow in the Dark, and Permission to Glow in the Light.

Highlights from the conversation include:

• The impact of stress on leaders and teams, and solutions to lower stress levels• The pitfalls of micromanagement and how to make more conscious leadership choices, and • The seven most powerful words in leadership and business

If you would like to better understand your response to change in the workplace and how to improve your leadership style and approach, listen in, and be prepared to take notes – this episode is full of insights and ah-ha moments!

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with John Saunders, the bestselling author of “The Optimizer: Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators”.

Previously, John spent over 20 years as a Wall Street SVP, sales team leader, and award-winning sales executive. Today, he is an executive coach, author, and podcast host, and is a regular guest on podcasts. He has spoken at international conferences and Universities including Georgetown (GU) & Columbia. He is a regular contributor to the GU Executive MBA mentorship program, is an active angel investor, and was a member of the GU MBA Alumni Advisory Council.

Tune in as Jessica and John discuss the power of storytelling and how stories build trust, develop buy-in, and accelerate organizational change.  

Capturing the hearts and minds of busy stakeholders is paramount during change and transformation. To cut through the noise, John explains that leaders need to follow a formula to create a cohesive story, but first they need to be clear on why they do what they do – their mission and vision.

To help clients find clarity, John will often ask, “Who would win from participating in this story, or using your product or service?” Once you get clarity on those things, says John, leaders can start to identify the stories that help people buy-in.  

Highlights from the conversation include:


The importance of getting out of your comfort zone and learning new skills;
How storytelling can help impacted stakeholders overcome fear, loss, shame, and uncertainty that is common during organizational change; and,
The value of following a formula to create a structured story that resonates.

If you would like to leverage storytelling to build trust, deepen relationships, and increase your level of influence in the workplace – do not miss this powerful episode!    

☑️ To find John online, go to: https://www.johncsaunders.com/ ☑️ To follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcs-optimizer/ ☑️To download the STICK formula worksheet: https://www.johncsaunders.com/storytelling 

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Jodi Brandstetter, the bestselling author of “Hire by Design” and “HR by Design”, HR and design thinking speaker, and brand positioning coach about the value of design thinking when preparing and planning for change.

About Jodi: Jodi Brandstetter is a seasoned brand positioning expert specializing in human design and design thinking, dedicated to empowering business consultants who want to define their business based on their uniqueness. With two decades of business experience and certifications in design thinking and human design, Jodi stands out by offering tailored strategies that help consultants authentically connect with their ideal customers.

Tune in as Jessica and Jodi discuss what design thinking is, why it’s helpful, and how change leaders can leverage the principles to develop human-centric change strategies and plans that empower people to power organizational change.

Highlights from the conversation include:


Why failure can be positive, and how failing forward is the key to sustainable growth
How design thinking can help change leaders create positive experiences for impacted stakeholders and teams
Why empathy matters and how change leaders can leverage this human skill to deepen their understanding of stakeholder needs, opportunities, and concerns

If you are curious about design thinking and want practical, actionable tips you can immediately implement with your team and organization, tune in and listen to what Jodi has to say!