On this episode, we make the case for why companies should favour an up-skill and redeploy strategy over redundancy. Dilli Ching, a Sydney based aviation contact centre management and transformation leader, joins us to discuss her experience in pitching workforce redeployment strategies to senior executives and implementing them successfully.

Key Takeaways:

• Think Beyond P&L: Shape a Forward Looking People Strategy
• Embrace Experimentation & Leverage Data  
• Get To Know Your People, Their Transferable Skills, and Hidden Talents
• Up-skilling Can Be Cost Effective in the Long Run
• Your Workforce Will Be Fiercely Loyal

Guest Information: Dilli Ching (view LinkedIn) is a Change Management MBA candidate with over 21 years of experience in contact centre management and transformation within the aviation industry. Her industry experience covers numerous airlines including Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Air New Zealand. She has previously held the role of global head of operations and commercial partnerships and also has experience in travel start-ups. 

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John Kotter, the founding father of change management, listed creating a sense of urgency as the first step to communicating change. However, change professionals often fail to take advantage of "burning platforms" or veer so far that they create a sense of doom. 

In this podcast, we discuss how to promote action vs. paralysis, taking advantage of crisis situations, and learning what to do (and what not to do!) from our peers in marketing.

Sankar Vyakaranam joins Kara and Adnan to discuss simple productivity hacks we can incorporate into our everyday lives to regain control and power over our day. 

Topics Covered:

• Why turning off email notifications can be a game changer
• How to create the space to tackle tasks that require deep thinking
• The importance of building in wellness into your routine 
• Considerations for globally distributed teams

This episode was originally recorded under the Change Nerds brand. Please excuse any sound quality or hosting newbie glitches. 

"The Call Is Coming From Inside The House" // The Resistant Sponsor

In our first full length episode, self proclaimed Change Nerds Kara Sundar and Adnan Ali discuss ways to identify whether or not you have a resistant sponsor and techniques you can use to overcome obstacles created by these individuals. Resistant sponsor types covered include the Magnifier, Shiny Object Lover, Politician, Multi-Tasker, and Avoider.

We want to hear from you: ChangeNerds@gmail.com 

We are re-releasing this episode in honor of Canadian Indigenous Peoples day.  Learn more here! 

Sandi Boucher is an internationally recognized speaker, author, activist and advocate for Indigenous self-determination and reconciliation. Sandi joins us today to discuss the Seven Grandfather Teachings of the Anishinaabeg Nation, and how we can lean into them to inform our career choices, strategic life decisions and overall wellness. 

1. TRUTH (DEBWEWIN) 
2. HUMILITY (DABASENDIZIWIN)
3. RESPECT (MANAAJI’IDIWIN)
4. LOVE (ZAAGI’IDIWIN) 
5. HONESTY (GWAYAKWAADIZIWIN)
6. COURAGE/BRAVERY (ZOONGIDE’EWIN) 
7. WISDOM (NIBWAAKAAWIN) 

More About Our Guest: Sandi Boucher is a proud member of Seine River First Nation in northern Ontario, Canada. Sandi is a storyteller, with an expansive body of work including inspirational videos, motivational speeches, and is available for virtual & in-person seminars. Please visit www.sandiboucher.com

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And that's a wrap! The fourth season of Change Out Loud has come to a close. In this episode, we reflect on the past season and what we're looking forward to.

Do you find yourself getting stuck in the same traps at work? Maybe you like your company but not your responsibilities? This is a must-listen for you! Jennifer Chapman talks about the clarity you need to define your path forward, key decisions you can make, and what you can do to renegotiate your workload.

Want to know more?? Visit ambitionleadership.com to schedule a complementary session with Jennifer AND text the word "accelerate" to 411321 to get a free guide on making the most of your learning.

Are you making the most of your meetings, town halls, and trainings?  We have all been victims of poorly designed "gatherings" - places and spaces where people come together for a common purpose.  In this episode, Lindsey Caplan teaches us why gatherings go wrong, what it takes to design an impactful gathering, and what levers are available to us when we organize one!

Want to know more? Visit www.gatheringeffect.com!