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The Inner Game of ChangeA Change Question - What Do I Want This Change To Leave Me With?What Do I Want This Change To Leave With Me?Every change leaves something behind. A lesson. A trace. A quieter understanding of who we are becoming.In this final episode of A Change Question, Ali invites you to pause and reflect on one last question: What do I want this change to leave with me?Drawing on Viktor Frankl, T S Eliot, Maya Angelou, and a closing reading from Rainer Maria Rilke, this episode explores how meaning settles after change, and how we can car...
2025-12-2606 min
The Inner Game of ChangeA Change Question - What Deserves Attention At This Stage of the Change?Welcome to A Change Question — a special mini-series from The Inner Game of Change. In each short, solo episode, I bring you one question worth sitting with — the kind that can gently shape how we think, work, and move through our lives.As change unfolds, our attention often becomes scattered.We try to notice everything.The risks. The effort. The expectations.But each stage of a change has its own centre of gravity.Something new begins to rise.Something quieter, but more essential, asks for our attention.In this...
2025-12-1107 min
The Inner Game of ChangeA Change Question - How Do I Know When I Have Outgrown This Change?Welcome to A Change Question — a special mini-series from The Inner Game of Change.In each short, solo episode, I bring you one question worth sitting with — the kind that can spark both personal and professional shifts. There are moments in life when a change that once felt right begins to feel small. It has shaped us, stretched us, and carried us for a while. Then, almost quietly, we realise we have moved beyond it.In this short, reflective episode, Ali explores the question: How do I know when I have out...
2025-11-2607 min
The Inner Game of ChangeA Change Question - Who AM I Becoming Through This Change?Welcome to A Change Question — a special mini-series from The Inner Game of Change.In each short, solo episode, I bring you one question worth sitting with — the kind that can spark both personal and professional shifts. Who am I becoming through this change?From Pip’s awakening in Great Expectations, to David Bowie’s reinvention, to Maya Angelou’s reminder that becoming is rarely glamorous, this episode looks at how change does not just happen around us — it happens through us.Ali unpacks how our brains reshape our experience during change...
2025-11-1407 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - Leverage PointsWelcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.In this episode of Mental Models for Managing Change, we explore Leverage Points — a systems thinking model that helps change leaders identify the small, high-impact interventions that can shift entire systems.Popularised by Donella Meadows, Leverage Points reveal why some efforts lead to deep transformation, while others barely make a dent. Ali Juma unpacks this...
2025-06-0507 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - The Pareto PrincipleWelcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.In this episode of Mental Models for Managing Change, we explore a mental model that helps us cut through complexity and focus our energy where it really counts: The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule.Named after economist Vilfredo Pareto, this model reveals a powerful pattern — that a small percentage of inputs often lead to the majo...
2025-05-0706 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE85 - Change But Make It Safe - Podcast with Mehmet BahaWelcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast where we explore the unseen forces that shape how we lead, adapt, and thrive in the face of change and transformation.In this episode, I am joined by someone who’s been on the frontlines of organisational culture in some of the world’s most recognisable companies — Mehmet Baha, author of the newly released book Creating Psychological Safety at Work.Baha is the founder of Solution Folder and has over 24 years of experience working with top organisations, including being one of the first...
2025-05-0344 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - The Ladder Of InferenceWelcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.In this episode of Mental Models for Managing Change, we explore a mental model that helps us pause, reflect, and challenge how we make sense of the world around us: The Ladder of Inference.Developed by organisational psychologist Chris Argyris and later popularised by Peter Senge, this model shows how quickly we move from observing facts to ta...
2025-04-2307 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE84 - Inner Change For the Outer Win! - Podcast with Dr Susan ZhangWelcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation.In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Susan Zhang, a creative technologist, author, and global thought leader. From her beginnings in China to her journey as an international student in Australia, Susan has embraced the discomfort of change to unlock personal and professional growth.We dive deep into topics like the power of stepping outside your comfort zone, the role of ambition in driving change, and how embr...
2025-04-1955 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - Second Order ThinkingWelcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.In this episode, we explore a mental model that invites us to look beyond the immediate impact of change: Second-Order Thinking.So often, change initiatives are shaped around what we expect to happen next. But in reality, change rarely follows a straight line — and first-order decisions often lead to second and third-order consequences we did not anticipate.
2025-04-0907 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE83 - Inside the AI Shift: Microsoft on Change and Copilot - Podcast With Ian HeardWelcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation.Today, I am chatting with Ian Heard Director of Public Sector Modern Work at Microsoft ANZ — a leader who is right at the heart of how AI is reshaping the way we work. In this episode, we talk about the real story behind GenAI Copilot, what change looks like inside Microsoft, and why the role of a change manager might just be turning into a “Chief Excitement Officer.”...
2025-04-0557 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - The Iceberg ModelWelcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.In this episode, we explore a model that helps us look beyond what is visible in times of change: the Iceberg Model.Often, we respond to what we can see on the surface — missed deadlines, disengaged teams, unexpected resistance. But, as with an iceberg, most of the real forces driving those outcomes lie beneath.The Iceb...
2025-03-2608 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE82 - Reimagining ADKAR: The Evolution of The Change ModelWelcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation.In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Karen Ball, Senior Fellow at Prosci and author of The ADKAR Advantage: Your New Lens for Successful Change. Released in April 2024, Karen’s book offers a fresh and practical take on navigating change by embracing the power of the Prosci ADKAR Model.With over 40 years of experience, Karen has helped countless individuals and organisations unlock the real benefits of s...
2025-03-2245 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - The Influence ModelHi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.Before we dive into today’s topic, let’s quickly cover what a mental model actually is.A mental model is simply a way of thinking — a framework that helps us understand the world, make better decisions, and solve problems more effectively. Think of it like a blueprint for how to approach challenges and navigate complexity.Her...
2025-03-1309 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE81 - The Personalisation Advantage in the Age of AI - Podcast with Mark AbrahamWelcome to the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation.In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Mark Abraham, Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and author of the bestselling HBR book, Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. With over 20 years of experience, Mark has worked closely with global CEOs, CMOs, and CXOs, helping them tackle complex business challenges and deliver breakthrough 1:1 customer experiences. At BCG, he founded and leads the company’s Global Personalization business. Mark brings...
2025-02-2646 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - First Principles ThinkingHi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.Before we dive into today’s topic, let’s quickly cover what a mental model actually is.A mental model is simply a way of thinking — a framework that helps us understand the world, make better decisions, and solve problems more effectively. Think of it like a blueprint for how to approach challenges and navigate complexity.Her...
2025-02-2008 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE80 - AI Strategy & Change Adoption - Podcast with Lisa CarlinWelcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. In today's episode, I am joined by Lisa Carlin, a strategy execution expert, to dive into one of the biggest conversations in business today; AI strategy and adoption. With the AI hype everywhere, how can organizations separate signals from the noise and make smart strategic decisions? Lisa brings her deep expertise to help us cut through the noise, focus on what matters and harness AI for real impact. We will ex...
2025-02-1945 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - Systems ThinkingHi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.Let’s start with a quick definition. A mental model is a framework or way of thinking that helps us understand the world, make decisions, and solve problems more effectively. It’s like a blueprint for how to approach challenges and navigate complexity.Now, here’s a simple analogy: Imagine you’re driving to a new destinatio...
2025-02-0508 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE79 - Adaptive Change for Real Impact - Podcast with Margo WaldorfWelcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. Today, I welcome the inspiring Margo Waldorf, founder of the Global Change Awards and a true change leader on a mission in the field of workplace transformation.As the CEO of the Global Change Awards and Director at Change Ready Workplace, Margo is a passionate advocate for making change a skill that everyone can master. Her work is reshaping the way organisations approach change management and...
2025-01-2942 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - Inversion ThinkingHi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.Let’s start with a quick definition. A mental model is a framework or way of thinking that helps us understand the world, make decisions, and solve problems more effectively. It’s like a blueprint for how to approach challenges and navigate complexity.Now, here’s a simple analogy: Imagine you’re driving to a new destinatio...
2025-01-2308 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE78 - Change Conversation with ChatGPT4oWelcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of change management, leadership, and transformation. I am your host, Ali Juma, and today, we have a truly unique and groundbreaking episode.For the first time, we’re shifting perspectives by inviting a generative AI—yes, a chatbot—into the conversation. Together, we will dive into the transformative power of AI, its impact on the workplace, and how leaders, change managers, and consultants can harness its potential to drive meaningful progress.Whether you are curious about the future...
2025-01-1553 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - Gleicher's FormulaHi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: mental models for managing change.Let’s start with a quick definition. A mental model is a framework or way of thinking that helps us understand the world, make decisions, and solve problems more effectively. It’s like a blueprint for how to approach challenges and navigate complexity.Now, here’s a simple analogy: Imagine you’re driving to a new destination. Without a map, you...
2025-01-0807 min
The Inner Game of ChangeMental Models For Managing Change - Gleicher's FormulaSend us a textHi everyone, and welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: mental models for managing change.Let’s start with a quick definition. A mental model is a framework or way of thinking that helps us understand the world, make decisions, and solve problems more effectively. It’s like a blueprint for how to approach challenges and navigate complexity.Now, here’s a simple analogy: Imagine you’re driving to...
2025-01-0808 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE77 - Highlights From 2024 In this special highlights episode of The Inner Game of Change podcast, we revisit some of the most impactful moments from our top episodes. While every conversation this year has been rich with invaluable insights, these highlights showcase standout lessons and perspectives that have resonated deeply with our audience. Join me as we explore key themes in leadership, change, and transformation. I am grateful for all of my guests' time, insight and wisdom. As we wrap up 2024, I want to thank you for being part of The Inner Game of Change. Your support and engagement have m...
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