Episodes

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May 3, 2024

Intersection of Design Thinking and Leading Change | Ep 04

In this episode, Karel Vredenburg, Global Vice President of UX Research at IBM, introduces Design Thinking and offers practical insights on applying its concepts - from ideation to a focused and human-centered approach to leading change. Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta shares how elements from Design Thinking such as empathy, diversity, and collaboration intersects with change management tactics and leading change. Learn More: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Change Leadership Course⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Change Management Resume & Inter...
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April 26, 2024

How GenZ is Leading Change and Disrupting the Status Quo; Sustainability, Health Tech & the Workplace | Ep 03

In this episode with young innovators Ashna Nirula (16 years old), Alexander Yevchenko (17 years old) and Pavi Dhiman (16 years old), activators from The Knowledge Society (TKS), delve into how they are harnessing AI and technology to lead change and disrupt the status quo. They cover significant global issues like healthcare and sustainability at the Change Leadership Conference. These trailblazers, all in their mid-teens, also share their firsthand experiences in the workplace and aid in dispe...
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April 19, 2024

Leveraging Ethical AI for Hiring, AI Adoption and Leading Change | Ep 02

In this conversation, Dr. Dave Mayers and Brien Convery share insights from the Change Leadership Conference. Knockri is used as a case study on implementing Ethical AI in the hiring process to remove biases and foster a more human-centric approach. We also hear from Monique Crichlow, Siobhan Calderbank, and Amanda Cupido about adopting AI in the workplace. Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta concludes the session by sharing the top three insights we can take away to start positively leveraging AI and leading ...
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April 12, 2024

Creating a Culture of Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace | Ep 01

In this episode, Andrew McCarthy from Inkblot, a subsidiary of Green Shield, shares insights from the Change Leadership Conference and delves into the imperative of cultivating a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and wellness. With Karen Sedore and Siobhan Calderbank joining as panelists, sharing their expertise on the evolving landscape of employee wellness, change fatigue and leading change. Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta, founder of The Change Leadership, hosts the episode and offers her...
March 22, 2024

Introducing Change Leadership Conversations

Change has never been as dynamic as it is today. One of the biggest challenges facing organizations is the increasing need to stay ahead of the rapid pace of change. The podcast goes hand-in-hand with discussions from the Change Leadership Conference that takes place each spring in Toronto, hosted by Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta. Learn More: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Change Leadership Course⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Change Management Resume & Interview Workshop⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Change Leadership Community⁠⁠ Connect with Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta...