The Change Show with Simon Phillips

In this insightful discussion, Toby Lewis, CEO of Live Group and Envoku, shares his extensive experience in event management and his innovative approach to transforming how organisations engage with their audiences. He discusses the evolution of his understanding of audience engagement, shaped by his own learning experiences and observations from managing thousands of conferences. Toby reveals how his new venture, Envoku, uses sophisticated profiling tools to help organisations create more personalised and effective events, addressing the growing need for tailored experiences in an increasingly diverse workplace.

Key insights include the importance of understanding different learning styles...

In this enlightening conversation, Guirlaine R. Belizaire shares her journey from a classroom teacher to a prominent figure in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of following one's heart and the challenges faced in the world of philanthropy. She discusses the prevalent scarcity mentality in nonprofits, the evolution of her career through various organizations, and the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in creating sustainable change. Guirlaine highlights the necessity of soul work in DEI efforts and the importance of embracing ambiguity in the process of transformation. She also shares her future aspirations, including a new podcast focused...

In this engaging conversation, Simon Phillips and Shamaine Lei-Robinson explore Shamaine's journey from corporate life to becoming a business development strategist. They discuss the impact of trauma and PTSD on personal and professional life, the importance of belief work in business, and the significance of aligning with one's purpose. Shamaine shares valuable insights on navigating choices in life and offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for supportive networks and the power of self-belief.

Shamaine's selection for The Change Show Playlist is "Unstoppable" by Sia.

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In this episode of The Change Show, host Simon Phillips sits down with John Frost, founder of C5 Leadership, to discuss his journey into leadership development and the impact of emotional intelligence on successful leadership. John shares insights from his extensive global experience working with leaders across different industries and cultures, emphasizing the importance of compassion, curiosity, and cultural awareness in leadership. It's also unsurprising that John also has an interest in supporting change in his world, and he shares his thoughts on why being a climate change activist is so important.

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In this episode of The Change Show, Simon Phillips welcomes Dr. Scilla Elworthy, the visionary Founder of The Business Plan for Peace and the Oxford Research Group. Dr. Elworthy is a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and a global advocate for non-violence and peacebuilding.

Together, they explore Dr. Elworthy’s groundbreaking work in creating sustainable peace, from her early efforts with the Oxford Research Group to her current mission of mobilizing individuals and communities through The Business Plan for Peace. Dr. Elworthy shares her journey of confronting violence with dialogue and understanding, emphasizing the importance of in...

In this episode of The Change Show, Simon Phillips sits down with Kawtar El Alaoui, a conscious leadership consultant, coach, and mediator who is dedicated to creating a world where everyone can live in dignity and peace. Kawtar shares her unique journey from growing up in Morocco and emigrating to Canada, to working across various cultures and ultimately becoming a powerful advocate for harmony and understanding in the world. 

They discuss the importance of living your values, especially in cross-cultural environments, and how conscious leadership is more about who you are than what you do. Kawtar a...

Join us for an enlightening episode of The Change Show, featuring Anastasiia Dieieva, CEO of Tokarev Foundation Ukraine and Women's Leadership Mentor. Anastasiia shares her inspiring journey, from her early days to leading the Tokarev Foundation. Discover her insights on women's leadership, the challenges she has faced, and her vision for empowering women in Ukraine. Tune in to learn how Anastasiia is fostering change and driving forward a new era of leadership. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by a true changemaker! Anastasiia's choice to join The Change Show playlist is 'Kiss of Life' by Sade

In this episode, Simon Phillips interviews Nikki Giant, founder of The Spark. They delve into Nikki's mission to create a better world for children by honoring childhood and maintaining childlike energy in adulthood. Nikki discusses the significance of supporting parents and carers, transforming education systems, and empowering young change makers. She highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and taking small steps forward. Nikki also shares her empowering anthem, 'Freedom' by Beyoncé, as her song choice for the Change Show playlist.

🔗 Connect with us:

Nikki: LinkedIn: Nikki Giant

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In this episode, Simon Phillips interviews David Papa, co-founder of The Change Tribe. They discuss the importance of creating loving and caring cultures in the workplace. David shares his personal journey of realizing that fear was driving his decisions and leading to unhappiness. David emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence and the ability to work with emotions in order to be an effective change maker. He also highlights the value of using improvisation as a tool for leadership and team development. The conversation concludes with David recommending the song 'Explotar' by...

The Change Show with Simon Phillips

In this episode, Simon Phillips interviews Dan Newman, founder of Baldilocks, an organisation focused on helping individuals to overcome the pain of trauma and social anxiety they experience when they suffer from Alopecia.

Dan shares his own story of Alopecia and the violent assault that accelerated the effects in his 20's. He then, with great humour and personal insight, describes his journey through the process up to the point where he spotted an opportunity to help people "get their confidence back". Establishing venues which are willing to take an e...

The Change Show with Simon Phillips

In this episode, Simon Phillips interviews Kosha Joubert, CEO of Pocket Project, a non-profit organisation focused on healing the collective trauma in our communities, organisations and countries across the world. Indeed, Kosha was a co-host of the 2019 and 2020 Online Summit on Collective Trauma.

Kosha shares how growing up in South Africa under Apartheid shaped her and how she has dedicated her life to the healing of divides and collective trauma ever since. Kosha has received the Dadi Janki Award for engaging spirituality in life and work and the One...

The Change Show with Simon Phillips

In this episode, Simon Phillips interviews Lily Boyanova-Hugh, co-founder of the Center for a Loving Workplace. Lily shares her background, including growing up in Bulgaria and her career in marketing. She discusses her shift towards change management and the challenges she faced as a working parent. Lily explains how networking and meeting new people led her to co-found the Center for a Loving Workplace. She emphasizes the importance of wholehearted leadership and shares her vision for the future. The episode concludes with Lily sharing her favourite track, 'Shine' by Fia.

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Embark on a transformative journey with Adam Slade, as he shares his inspiring stories and insights on navigating change in the latest episode of The Change Show with Simon Phillips. Discover how Chicago is redefining community safety, breaking barriers, and fostering transparent, two-way dialogues between government and residents.

🌟 Key Topics:

- Integrating human services and public safety for a holistic approach

- Overcoming challenges in a rapidly changing environment

- Creating transparent and respectful dialogue during budget discussions

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Nigel Watson is an expert at driving team performance. His most recent work with Tribal Teams is sharing the wisdom of tribes to enable better virtual team working. In this episode of The Change Show, Nigel and Simon explore how this thinking works and also track Nigel's own emotional journey. If the message in this episode helps you, please share it with friends. 

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Jaycee Le Bouche is a Laughter Therapist, a Carer and an accomplished, professional woman. Thankfully, she took some time out of her busy schedule to share some of her wisdom, experiences and joy with us here on The Change Show. You'll laugh, you embrace the humanity and maybe even shed a tear or two. Listen with your best friend or someone who just needs to feel uplifted for 45 minutes!

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The complete guide to the corridor principle for career success over time
The Corridor Principle has been around for a while but it is a great analogy. How we respond to the doors along the corridor of our career is directly related to the degree of success we will have.

Are you at a career crossroads, ready for a career relaunch or just on a job search? Whatever you are doing, take a few minutes to watch this video all the way through. In it, SimonPhillipsTCM, the career coach and guide explains the Corridor Principle so you...

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Part 2 of the fascinating interview with Steve Sanders all about the pivotal role of businesses in saving the planet. Stakeholder Capitalism is a genuine alternative to the destructive nature of focusing solely on Shareholders. 

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Part 1 of a two-part conversation with the author of the book, 5 Horizons, Steve Sanders. It's all about how companies can deliver significant benefit to the world by rethinking their approach to business. In this session, Steve reveals the origins of his thinking leading up to the writing of the book and the trends he's plotted along the way. What is Stakeholder Capitalism? Stakeholder Capitalism focuses on the discussion of planet vs profit. It's about corporate governance. It's about stakeholder analysis and thinking about the customer journey as well as the supply chain. For too long businesses have focused on one...

Identifying your stakeholders is the most important thing you can do as you start your project/new venture/change. SimonPhillipsTCM guides you through the scope of this task so you can get this critical step right. Who are your Stakeholders? Sounds like a fairly straightforward question. In reality, identifying stakeholders and the types of stakeholders you have can be a complex task. So, what is stakeholder theory? A stakeholder is someone involved or impacted by what you are doing. You don't just need to know who are the stakeholders though. Stakeholder mapping, analyzing stakeholders and stakeholder management skills are required...

Careers are not what they used to be. Very few can be mapped out in one straight line. We need to think differently and in this video, Simon Phillips TCM explores a simple technique that could be a game changer for you and your career. Do you have a Career Strategy? The job market ain't what it used to be and conventional thinking will not get us very far. If we are to develop a clear career plan and guarantee our professional growth, we need to apply some strategic thinking. A modern strategic plan will depend on unconventional thinking and...

Consistency is not sexy. In fact, for many, it's downright boring. Therein lies the opportunity.
The majority of people avoid anything associated with boredom or voluntary effort. In this week's podcast, I offer some thoughts on how to make personal growth and professional development more accessible. How do you like to learn?

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What a story! This week's guest is proof that life's what you make it. Take a listen to my conversation with Su Askew and hear how this expert in High Performance and Leadership has built a career based on hard work and ingenuity. Connect with Su if you'd like to find out more - she's a gem (and a GCologist!)

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The Career Game can be tricky, especially if we overthink it. It's time for a new approach, Simon Phillips TCM asks you to "come plan with me!" Have you ever been invited to pick a card as part of a career planning process before? With the Life Cards from Motivate Cards you can do just that. Motivate Cards were developed by Simon Phillips and one of his business partners, international coach, Sue Wellman. Organisations have used them to inform workforce planning, team development and workplace motivation. But here, Simon demonstrates how they can help you with your professional development. There...

This is a episode about the most important choices you will ever make...the everyday choices that seem insignificant. There's an element in The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy which won't just give you the slight edge, it can transform your performance. SimonPhillipsTCM, the lifelong learning motivation expert encourages you to stay hungry to learn, invest in adult continuing education and strengthen your choices over time. Whether you choose the compound effect book or the compound effect audiobook you will learn how "the compound" can help you do some gap analysis on where you are and where you'd like to...

This is the fourth video about the different proclivities in the GC Index. This time it's all about the Strategist, the one who sees the patterns in life and work and can translate a vision into a plan. The Strategist is from the GC Index, the tool that is transforming talent management strategy, organizational behavior, soft skills - career development planning and strategic management across the globe. The GC Index is equipping the workforce to The Strategist enjoys strategic planning, strategic thinking, prioritising with tools like the Eisenhower Matrix and seeking out practical learning opportunities. SimonPhillipsTCM is a lifelong learning...