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The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersActivating Change Leadership Throughout Your Organization with Annemie Verrijken (VP Change Management, Belden)The modern workforce expects leaders to be coaches, not commanders, so why do we still manage change like it's 1970?In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Annemie Verrijken (VP Change Management, Belden) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how COVID accelerated the shift toward people-first change management, why speaking senior leadership's language about ROI and risk is crucial for getting buy-in, and her proven strategies for creating "pull" rather than "push" when building organizational change capabilities.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
2025-08-1936 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersA Holistic Framework for Transformation with Jennifer Dass (Chief Operations & Transformation Officer, Advertising Agencies & Co-Founder of Dass Collective)Why do brilliant strategic visions crash and burn when they make first contact with reality?In this week's episode of The Only Constant, Jennifer Dass (Chief Operations & Transformation Officer, Advertising Agencies & Co-Founder of Dass Collective) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how to navigate complex transformations through her own proven Dass framework, covering everything from stakeholder alignment and hybrid operating models to the critical role of change management in achieving 10x improvement in transformation success rates.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
2025-08-1229 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersDetermining Your Level of OCM Maturity with Dan Rickards (Interim Head of Change, BBC)Are you spreading yourself too thin across multiple initiatives, or should you bet everything on one transformational win?In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Dan Rickards (Interim Head of Change, Group Transformation, BBC) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how to strategically build organizational change management maturity and how to turn those early wins into headcount. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-08-0529 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersBuilding the Business Case for Change with Aric Wood (CSO, Tigerhall)What if every transformation dollar could pay for itself twice? In this week's episode of The Only Constant, Aric Wood discusses with Nellie Wartoft how to speak CFO, leverage past organizational failures as proof points, and structure bronze-silver-gold investment options that guarantee project success while accelerating strategy activation velocity.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-07-2919 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow a Brand Person Would Do Change Management with Nicolas Becquet (Transformation Sr Director, Pernod Ricard)Traditional change frameworks can only take you so far. So, let’s take a page out of the marketing playbook.In this week’s episode of the Only Constant, Nicolas Becquet (Transformation Senior Director, Pernod Ricard) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how borrowing from brand marketing - purpose, consistency, symbolism, and storytelling - creates the emotional engagement that makes change stick in ways only a seasoned marketer would know. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-07-2227 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhen Organizations Start Asking for More Change with Dan Rickards (Interim Head of Change, BBC)What happens when you focus on building change capability instead of just managing individual projects? In this episode of The Only Constant, Dan Rickards (Interim Head of Change, BBC) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how transformation offices can grow by unlocking different parts of their function, all while creating consistency in how their organization interacts with change and increasing their credibility as a core office in its own right. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-07-1527 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersCFOs Don’t Fund Feelings with Aric Wood (CSO, Tigerhall)What if the reason why so many transformations fail isn't due to poor strategy but due to poor financial storytelling?In this episode of The Only Constant, Aric Wood (Chief Strategy Officer, Tigerhall) discusses with Nellie Wartoft why senior change leaders must learn to "speak CFO" to win the resources they need and bill strategy activation resources as "ROI insurance". It’s time to translate the realities you know all too well into terms your CFO will actually get. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of Tigerhall
2025-07-0832 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersThe 3 Must-Have Traits of Top Change Talent with Roger Guerrero (Head of Strategy Execution, Merck)You have the budget, you need more hands on deck but who should you hire exactly? You might think ‘someone like me’ but Roger Guerrero has a completely different answer. In this episode of The Only Constant, Roger Guerrero (Head of Strategy Execution, Merck) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how to not be limited by your own definition of what a transformation office should be and shares his blueprint for building execution-focused teams that actually deliver results.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
2025-07-0138 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersMoving from Chaos to a One-Team Corporate Culture with Ben Cook (Head of Global Customer Service Strategic Transformation, Ford)What happens when your organization's biggest strategic challenge isn't technology, process, or budget but just getting everyone to play for the same team?In this episode of The Only Constant, Ben Cook (Head of Global Customer Service Strategic Transformation at Ford) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how to build more than surface-level alignment for the strategic direction your organization must follow. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-06-2428 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow to Work With Consultants: The 5 Pillars for Transformation Success with James Hoch (Sr. Director of Transformation & Strategy, Teradata)Would you work out if you didn't gain any health benefit from it? Probably not. Yet this is exactly what we're asking our teams to do with organizational change.If you’re ready to connect the dots between executive vision and frontline execution for your org, you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of The Only Constant with James Hoch (Sr. Director of Transformation & Strategy, Teradata) and Nellie Wartoft ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)ne
2025-06-1738 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWork Design: The Hidden Lever for Transformation with Ravin Jesuthasan (Bestselling Author & Global Leader for Transformation Services, Mercer)When was the last time your organization redesigned work, not just reorganized jobs? Ravin Jesuthasan, bestselling author and global leader for transformation services at Mercer, explains why work redesign is the missing foundation for successful transformation. Drawing from his books "Work Without Jobs" and "The Skills-Powered Organization," Ravin shares how deconstructing work into its core tasks and redeploying them efficiently led to extraordinary results—like an oil company cutting performance variance from 35% to 2.3% without layoffs. Discover why "fixed, flex, and flow" models are replacing traditional jobs, how resistance to change plummets when employees help redesign their own wo...
2025-06-1028 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhen Your Leaders Can’t Lead Change: How to Make Change Everyone’s Job with Roger Guerrero (Head of Enterprise Strategy Execution, Merck)Why do technical experts often make poor change leaders? Roger Guerrero, Head of Enterprise Strategy Execution at Merck, challenges how organizations select and develop leaders in transformation environments. Drawing from his experience overseeing Merck's corporate strategy implementation, Roger explains why change leadership shouldn't be confined to specialized teams but embedded as a core expectation for all managers. He argues that companies over-index on technical expertise while undervaluing the ability to inspire and lead through change—creating what he calls a "silent killer" in organizations. Whether you're struggling with resistant middle managers or disconnected executives, Ro...
2025-06-0328 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow to Flatten an Organization Without Breaking It with Connie Klimko (Transformation Lead, Siemens Energy)Restructuring without destroying morale? It's possible! Connie Klimko, Transformation Lead at Siemens Energy, takes us inside their successful flattening of a hierarchical organization that eliminated management layers while keeping talent. She reveals their strategy for reframing career paths beyond traditional "boxes" on org charts, empowering experts, and rebuilding trust between newly combined teams. From transparent job postings to innovative team-bonding tactics like role-swapping, Connie shares practical approaches to making restructuring work. Plus, she explains why even successful restructures can take years to fully settle in and how to maintain employee resilience through constant change. A mu...
2025-05-2717 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhy Your Perfect Change Plan Still Faces Resistance (And What To Do About It) with Travis HahlerEver wonder why perfectly logical transformation plans meet fierce resistance? Travis Hahler, change management expert and neuroscience researcher, reveals how our brains are hardwired to fight change through two fundamental mechanisms: energy conservation and protection. For transformation leaders, this shifts the entire approach from trying to design "lovable" changes to creating environments where adoption can thrive despite neurological barriers. Travis explains why your most vocal critics might be your greatest allies, why resistance isn't a reflection of your leadership, and offers practical strategies for accelerating adoption. A game-changing perspective for change leaders tired of taking re...
2025-05-2027 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersBuilding a Technology Leadership Role That Actually Drives Change with Shankar Kalyana (CTO, Stantec)When does a company need its first-ever Chief Technology Officer? Shankar Kalyana takes us behind the scenes of becoming Stantec's first CTO while simultaneously leading their digital transformation and AI initiatives. With refreshing honesty, he shares how he balanced technical expertise with transformation leadership, shaped a role that didn't previously exist, and executed a strategic 100-day plan that started with deep listening. Shankar explains why the traditional CIO/CTO division is disappearing, offers practical advice for those stepping into newly-created technology leadership roles, and predicts where these executive positions are heading as AI transforms business. A fascinating l...
2025-05-1321 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersVisa’s Recipe for Measuring Change Effectiveness with Stacey Taylor (VP Implementation & Change, Visa)Ever get asked for proof that your transformation is working? While the rest of the business obsesses over dashboards and metrics, transformation leaders are often left with... vibes? Stacey Taylor, Vice President of Implementation & Change at Visa, has cracked the code on measuring the "unmeasurable" in change initiatives. She shares their practical three-pillar framework connecting individual performance to organizational outcomes, using real examples from Agile and Gen AI rollouts. She reveals creative approaches for gathering meaningful data without survey fatigue and why measuring productivity requires looking at speed, effort, and quality together. You’ll pa...
2025-05-0630 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhen to Stop a Change Initiative: Navigating Misalignment and Strategic Drift with Hardeep Kaur (Director of Business Transformation, Merck)Are your stakeholders making or breaking your transformation efforts? Hardeep Kaur, Director of Business Transformation at Merck, shares her three-stage approach to stakeholder management that has driven successful change across her 25-year pharmaceutical industry career.Discover how to map stakeholders on an influence/impact matrix, create tailored engagement plans, and maintain alignment throughout the change journey. Hardeep reveals the telltale signs of stakeholder disengagement (like canceled meetings) and shares tactical advice for turning fence-sitters into advocates by deliberately showcasing early wins.Beyond techniques, Hardeep explains why focusing relentlessly on people—not just process and...
2025-04-2928 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersTransformation Accelerators as Change Special Forces at Siemens Energy with Connie Klimko (Transformation Lead, Siemens Energy)You may well be familiar with the stat that 70% of organizational changes fail. But what if you could build an internal "special forces" team that turns that statistic on its head?In this week's episode, Connie Klimko, Transformation Lead at Siemens Energy, explains how she's created a two-tiered system of change champions that has demonstrably improved productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction during major transformations.Connie shares the nuts and bolts of their "Transformation Accelerator" program - from their intensive 3-day bootcamps where participants learn about psychological safety, reframing, and immunity to change, to how they...
2025-04-2223 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersRunning Transformation Like a Marketing Campaign with Stacey Taylor (VP Implementation & Change, Visa)If marketing is dating, change management is like a marriage that constantly needs some spice. In this conversation, Nellie speaks with Stacey Taylor, VP of Implementation and Change at Visa, about the glaringly obvious overlaps between marketing principles and successful organizational change. “Everyone says change is hard, but nobody says marketing is hard,” - despite both disciplines aiming to shift human behavior. Discover Stacey's ACT framework (Audience, Connect, Tune) that applies marketing mindsets to transformation challenges, learn why segmenting employees like customers leads to dramatically better results, and explore how "influencer marketing" tactics could drive adoption rates up by...
2025-04-1534 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow to Get the C-Level Involvement Your Transformation Deserves with Aric Wood (CSO, Tigerhall)"If you're not leading change, what are you leading?" In this week’s episode, Aric Wood, Tigerhall's Chief Strategy Officer, challenges us to move beyond change management to embrace change leadership as a C-suite imperative.With the average employee now facing 17-18 significant changes annually (compared to just 1-2 a decade ago), organizations that delegate transformation to siloed teams are setting themselves up for failure. The data is clear: when CEOs lead from the front, transformations are three times more likely to succeed.Aric shares why most transformations fail, how the rise of Ch...
2025-04-0820 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhy 80% of AI Initiatives Fail and How Change Leaders Can Succeed with Shankar Kalyana (CTO, Stantec)Here's a stat that might make you spit out your coffee: 80% of AI projects launched last year failed to deliver on their promises. Yikes! In this conversation that's refreshingly no nonsense, Nellie chats with Shankar Kalyana, CTO at Stantec, about why so many change leaders are struggling with AI implementation and what the successful 20% are doing differently.Shankar cuts through the AI hype with practical wisdom from someone who's actually made this stuff work. He shares why your team might be resistant to that shiny new Copilot license (and what to do about it), which...
2025-04-0130 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow Top Change Leaders Focus on the 20% That Actually Matters with Chris Hirst (Former CEO, Havas)We've all heard that phrase "work smarter, not harder." But has anyone actually told you what that means in practice? For those of us leading change and transformation, the gap between working ourselves to the bone and actually creating impact can feel frustratingly wide.This week, Nellie speaks to Chris Hirst, former Global CEO of Havas Creative, and author of ‘No Bullshit Change’, ‘No Bullshit Leadership’, and the upcoming ‘Indispensable: The No Bullshit Guide to Career Success’. Chris reveals a startling reality: most change leaders deliver 80% of their actual value in just 20% of their time. The rest? It's what he...
2025-03-2533 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWorkshopping Your Way to Leadership Alignment with Barbara Roos (Director Change CoE, Intel)Whenever change initiatives are being presented within senior leadership meetings, many times leaders nod enthusiastically, but privately harbor doubts about changes. After all, a comfortable lie is often easier than an uncomfortable truth, but this is why change initiatives often derail despite executive sponsorship.Join Barbara Roos (Director of Change Centre of Excellence at Intel Corporation) and Nellie Wartoft as Barbara reveals her secret weapon to combat this problem: a workshop that surfaces leadership misalignment without pointing fingers.----Connect with:Nellie Wartoft...
2025-03-1823 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhy Personalization is the Missing Link in Change with Aric Wood (CSO, Tigerhall)Nellie Wartoft and Aric Wood tackle a critical question: Why do we treat marketing with precision and personalization, but neglect these strategies in change communications? Discover how personalization, multi-channel engagement, and innovative technologies can revolutionize change campaigns in organizations. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Y...
2025-03-1126 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow to Organize Teams Into Action Around Change with Greg Giuliano (Founder, Ultra Leadership)Change is constant. But how do you turn it into action? Too often, leaders overcomplicate the process, losing engagement along the way. Join Greg and Nellie Wartoft as they break down how to get teams unstuck, the eight essential coaching questions that move people from idea to execution, and why real leadership means telling someone when they have spinach in their teeth. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-03-0423 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhen the Change Itself is Changing with Farrar Frazee (SVP Transformation, AssuredPartners)Change is ever-present, but how do leaders navigate when the change itself keeps changing? Join Nellie Wartoft and Farrar Frazee as they dive into the turbulent world of change management. Discover the personal and organizational strategies to handle continuous change, how to maintain credibility and trust, and why transparency and self-care are crucial for change leaders. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/f...
2025-02-2521 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersThe Human Side of Change Communications With Barbara Roos (Director Change CoE, Intel)Driving change in a large organization is like driving down a slippery road. You shouldn’t break (or brake) the news of a change all at once; instead, success comes from breaking the news gradually to different levels of your organization, allowing each level to intellectually and emotionally process the transformation before they face questions from their team. Join Barbara Roos (Director, Program, Acquisition & Change CoE - Intel Sales and Marketing Group, Intel) and Nellie Wartoft as they unpack the art and science of gradual change communications, exploring how corporate culture, targeted messaging, and strategic timing work tog...
2025-02-1821 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersSelling Change Like a Marketer with Aric Wood (CSO, Tigerhall)After a weekend of TikTok and Netflix, why do we expect employees to pay attention to emails and SharePoints? The bar for engaging content is high, and if you want to engage your workforce, you shouldn’t miss this episode with Aric Wood (CSO, Tigerhall). Join Aric and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss how to think like a marketer to activate change at scale, how to build strong two-way feedback loops, and create organization-wide movement around change. -----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of...
2025-02-1139 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersThe Most Overlooked Aspects of Leading Change with Andreina Martinez (SVP Business Transformation, Interpublic Group)“Everyone knows how to communicate.” So, then why do so many change initiatives fail? Is it due to poor communication or are other factors at play? Join Andreina Martinez (SVP Business Transformation Leader, IPG) and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss the key roles that soft skills and middle management play in successful transformations.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
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2025-02-0421 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersFrogs in Boiling Water: Change Leadership for Survival with Chris Hirst (Former CEO, Havas)The water is nice and warm… but is it getting too hot? In Chris Hirst’s experience (as the former CEO of Havas), businesses do realize when they are frogs in boiling water but they often act too late to keep their organization safe. Join Chris Hirst and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss identifying what’s actually under your control as a leader and breaking old patterns by making new mistakes instead of old ones.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading...
2025-01-2838 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersThe Influence-Attitude Matrix with Farrar Frazee (SVP Transformation, AssuredPartners)Are you ready for “How to Win Friends and Influence People” turned corporate? Join Farrar Frazee, former SVP of Transformation, Change, and Program Management at AssuredPartners, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss influence in the workplace and the framework that Farrar developed to oversee the all-important relationships with key stakeholders: the Influence-Attitude Matrix.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
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2025-01-2123 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersEngaging Frontline Associates in Transformation with Suzanne Long (Chief Sustainability & Transformation Officer, Albertsons)Imagine waking up one morning and having to get the whole population of Barbados on board with your decisions. That’s essentially Suzanne Long’s job as Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons with their workforce of over 250,000 employees. Join Suzanne and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss onboarding at scale, fostering belonging, and co-creating local initiatives while remaining efficient.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-01-1427 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersBecoming a Chief Transformation Officer, with Ani Shehigian (Chief Transformation Officer, IDG)You don’t graduate fresh out of university and end up with a Chief Transformation Officer role. So, how do you get there? Join Ani Shehigian, Chief Transformation Officer at IDG (International Data Group), and Nellie Wartoft as they talk about Ani’s career path, the key traits of a CTO, and how curiosity can lead you to places you’ve never thought of before.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
2025-01-0720 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersTop 10 Change Leadership Learnings from 2024 with Nellie WartoftStart the year off with a bang, with the top 10 change leadership learnings of 2024! Join Nellie Wartoft, Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change, as she dives into the most talked about and best advice for change leaders from conversations across 2024.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
2024-12-3125 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersAchieving Business Value from an AI Transformation, with Julien Willard (Partner, IBM)Only 26% of businesses have achieved meaningful business value from their AI proof of concepts. Which begs the question: is it the technology or the companies themselves that are falling short? Join Julien Willard, Partner at IBM, and Nellie Wartoft as they look at the key factors that enable an AI implementation.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
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2024-12-2629 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow Boards Get in the Way of Change, with Rob Pierre (Co-founder, Jellyfish)They have a vested interest in seeing the company succeed. But how are board members inadvertently halting strategic innovations? Join Rob Pierre, co-founder of infinity.co and Jellyfish, and Nellie Wartoft as they bring you into the boardroom and expose how age-old beliefs of what boards should be is getting in the way of what boards could be.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
2024-12-1730 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersYour First 90 Days on the Job as a Transformation Leader in a New Industry, with Sergio Tortora (Senior Transformation Leader, former GE/PwC)It’s tempting to swoop in and try to make your mark when you start a new job as a transformation leader. But is that the best course of action? Join Sergio Tortora, Senior Transformation Leader, former GE, PwC, AIG, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss the research you should do before signing a contract, the important questions to ask once you’re on the job, and how to structure your first 90 days.
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CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for...
2024-12-1020 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersCase Study: Albertson's ESG Transformation, with Suzanne Long (Chief Sustainability & Transformation Officer, Albertsons)Is ESG about doing the right thing? Or is it more about making smarter business decisions? Join Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons Companies, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss food waste, DEI, and optimizing operations across a corporation.
Connect with:
Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
Music:
Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon
2024-12-0334 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersThe Power of Transparent and Raw Leadership, with Greg Merrill (Global Head of Digital Transformation, former Nike)Scripted messages just don't work in today’s corporate world. People want authentic, meaningful conversations with their leaders, not talking points from HR. Join Greg Merrill, Nike’s former Global Head of Digital Transformation, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss why authentic leadership is essential for building trust and making a real impact in your organization.
Connect with:
Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
2024-11-2624 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersCan You Get Agile Benefits in a Non-Agile Environment? - with Sergio Tortora (Senior Transformation Leader, former GE/PwC)Agile methodologies have taken software development teams by storm but how can change and transformation teams also reap the benefits? Join Sergio Tortora, Senior Transformation Leader at AIG, and Nellie Wartoft as they separate the true benefits of agile from fiction and the needed work conditions to build an agile transformation team.
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Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
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2024-11-1918 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersCase Study: A Failed SAP Implementation, with Andreina Martinez (SVP Transformation Leader, Interpublic Group)Too many cooks in the kitchen doesn’t always seem to apply to client-consulting teams during change and transformation engagements. Join Andreina Martinez, SVP Transformation Leader at the Interpublic Group, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss how silos threaten the success of large scale technology implementations and the importance of independent oversight in managing deployment dependencies.
Connect with:
Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
Music:
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2024-11-1219 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersThe Art of Identifying Change Agents: Champions, Soldiers, Rebels, and Saboteurs, with Dr. Polydefkis Loukopoulos (Chairman & Managing Director, Signify)“Workplace sentiment during a large-scale change” is incredibly vast. How do you break that down into actionable groups of people you can work with and influence? Join Dr. Polydefkis Loukopoulos, Chairman and Managing Director at Signify, and Nellie Wartoft as they explore the differences between champions, soldiers, rebels, and saboteurs. You’ll learn how to recognize these different groups and influence how they process & react to different change initiatives. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nelli...
2024-11-0533 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersA PhD Framework for Making Sense of Middle Managers During Change, with Dr. Polydefkis Loukopoulos (Chairman & Managing Director, Signify)Middle managers are often tasked with leading change through their direct reports but how do they make sense of and get behind changes they weren’t part of the planning process for? Join Dr. Polydefkis Loukopoulos, Chairman and Managing Director at Signify, and Nellie Wartoft as they dive deep into the sensemaking and sensegiving framework and how senior change leaders can work better with middle managers to deliver change and transformation at scale. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
2024-10-2937 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersGetting the People Side of Change Right - a Kellogg story (Tomissa Smittendorf, Kellanova)It’s June, 2022, and the 116-year-old Kellogg Company has just announced that it will be splitting into two companies - later called Kellanova and WK Kellogg. This is the story of the 18 months that followed that announcement, through to the NYSE listing in October 2023. It’s a story of incredible leadership, of trust and authenticity, and of first-class change activation with a people-first mindset. Because as Kellogg assured its employees during this period of major change, “a lot of things might be changing, but one thing that will not change is our investment in you.”...
2024-10-2232 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersOvercoming the Culture of Fear in Corporate America, with Greg Merrill (Global Head of Digital Transformation, former Nike)What if your company's key to success is cut out of its DNA? It's a known fact that, as innovative businesses scale, they often become more risk-averse. Join Greg Merrill, CEO of Futura Fragua and former Global Head of Digital Transformation at Nike, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss taking risks at larger corporations, the consequences of imposter syndrome, and how to influence corporate culture as a senior executive. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
2024-10-1519 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersBecoming a Knowledge-Sharing Organization, with Laureen Knudsen (Chief Transformation Officer, Broadcom)Organizations often reward employees that swoop in and save the day… but what if instead they encouraged a culture where knowledge is shared, where more people know how to problem solve issues as they arise? How would that impact corporate innovation and business excellence? Join Laureen Knudsen, Chief Transformation Officer at Broadcom, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss the mindset shifts and behaviors of a strong learning culture. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nell...
2024-10-0827 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersTransformation Governance for Successful Execution, with Ani Shehigian (Chief Transformation Officer, IDG)We often equate “governance” and “compliance” with slow, laborious processes but what if governance in change leadership is about doing the necessary legwork to make large-scale transformations actually succeed? Join Ani Shehigian, Chief Transformation Officer at IDG, and Nellie Wartoft as they talk governance, steering committees, and leading strategic initiatives to the finish line. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/ www.tigerhall.c...
2024-10-0118 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersBecoming AI Ready as a Transformation Office, with Laureen Knudsen (Chief Transformation Officer, Broadcom)AI is one of the hottest tech trends, but how can it actually benefit your organization and your transformation office's processes? Beyond a buzzworthy, surface-level announcement (like proclaiming you're now an AI-driven company), effectively leveraging AI can turn this technology into a prized business asset. Join Nellie Wartoft and Laureen Knudsen (Chief Transformation Officer, Broadcom) as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of this emerging technology.Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.c...
2024-09-2431 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersDealing with Failure as a Change Leader, with Greg Merrill (Global Head of Digital Transformation, former Nike)Failure as a change leader is mortifying, disheartening, and frightening. When you’re tasked, like Greg Merrill, with leading large-scale changes at Nike, it can feel like a Herculean task to get it right, every single time. Learn from Greg and Nellie’s conversation about bouncing back from failure, shifting away from panic, and having an overarching corporate purpose to rely on when failures occur.
Connect with:
Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
2024-09-1718 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersDesign Choices Around Communications, Culture and Capability Building, with Laura Beres (Senior Director of Strategic Portfolio Delivery, Ulta Beauty)So, how do you build a change-ready corporate culture? And how do you create flexible yet strong communication channels to support capability-building and market expansion initiatives? Learn from the strategic choices Laura Beres made as she grew Ulta Beauty’s transformation office in her conversation with Nellie Wartoft.
Connect with:
Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/
www.tigerhall.com
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2024-09-1025 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersHow to Work with Your CEO, with Shellye Archambeau (CEO, former MetricStream)As a senior change leader, you know that your CEO’s buy-in can make or break your change initiatives. So, listen in on Nellie and Shellye’s down-to-earth discussion on what CEOs are looking for, what they need from you as a change leader, and how to build your case to gain their support.
Connect with:
Nellie Wartoft
CEO of Tigerhall
Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
nellie@tigerhall.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/
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2024-09-0316 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWhy Do CEOs Fear Change? - With Former Blockbuster CEO James W. Keyes (CEO, former Blockbuster/7-Eleven)The behaviors that kept us alive in prehistoric times are now holding us back in the boardroom. Listen to James W. Keyes (former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster) on how you can systematically address fears that limit others in times of crisis and in times of critical business transformations. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.c...
2024-08-2719 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change Leaders5 Quick Tips on Change Communications and Buy-in, with Gavriella Schuster (Corporate Vice President, former Microsoft)Any seasoned change leader knows that communicating a new initiative isn’t enough; how you do it determines its success. We’re glad to have Gavriella Schuster back this week, sharing her top tips on how to successfully lead change communications and securing early workplace buy-in.Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By...
2024-08-2009 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersCase Study: Building Ulta Beauty’s Transformation Office From Scratch, with Laura Beres (Senior Director of Strategic Portfolio Delivery, Ulta Beauty)With more large organizations pushing for leaner departments, how can senior executives secure the resources needed for large-scale, change initiatives? Laura Beres shares how she grew the transformation office at Ulta Beauty from 0 to 35 employees. Hear how she made the case for a strong, centralized department that supported the expansion of Ulta Beauty through key ERP, data, digital, and supply chain transformations.Reach me on:nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive...
2024-08-1325 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersCase Study: The Turnaround of MetricStream, with CEO Shellye Archambeau (CEO, former MetricStream)So, how do you create real momentum around change? Listen in on the conversation with Shellye Archambeau as she explains how she rallied her workforce to transform a struggling startup into the now thriving company, MetricStream.
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2024-08-0633 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersA 6-Step Framework for Change Storytelling with Jair ClarkeAt the heart of every great story lies the inexorable force of change. But is there a highly replicable structure to corporate storytelling that facilitates large-scale changes? Jair Clarke has cracked the code and, in this episode, presents the 6-step framework that has served him well throughout his career in change leadership.Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative...
2024-07-3044 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersThe Real Blockbuster Story with Former CEO James W. Keyes (CEO, former Blockbuster/7-Eleven)You might think you know what happened to Blockbuster and how they missed the digital streaming boat, but do you truly? Join my conversation with James Keyes, former Chairman & CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, as he recounts conversations held behind closed doors, separating fact from fiction in his own words and, ultimately, what it takes to be a leader through uncertain corporate times.Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported...
2024-07-2328 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersMicrosoft’s Major Transformation: From Physical Products to Digital Subscriptions with Gavriella Schuster (Corporate Vice President, former Microsoft)Recurring, digital subscription revenue is the golden standard for most technology companies today. Many are still working through their transformation to get there, but some have gotten there already over 20 years ago - Microsoft is one of those companies. In this inaugural episode of The Only Constant, I am joined by Gavriella Schuster - the leader who led this key commercial milestone for the world’s most valuable technology company.
Join the conversation to hear:
What led to Microsoft wanting to make this major change in the first place
How customers threw up allover this change an...
2024-07-1638 min