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Change Leadership Conversations podcast explores the insights and practical experiences of thought leaders, change management practitioners, and industry change leaders on what it takes to lead and respond to change in today’s disruptive and fast-evolving world of work. This podcast also goes hand in hand with the Change Leadership Conference held every spring in Toronto.YVONNE RUKE AKPOVETA MBA, C.Dir.Yvonne is a Change Management Strategist & Advisor, Founder of The Change Leadership, and a Change Leadership Advocate with over 20 years of experience helping professionals and organizations navigate change, especially in today's disruptive environment. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Education Quality and Accountability Office and other boards. She is also a published author, speaker, and change catalyst.In her work with executives, professionals and organizations, she focuses on equipping them with the change leadership capability to lead and respond to change into today's disruptive business environment. She believes that when change is done right, it yields invaluable benefits to stakeholders and the wider community, ultimately benefiting society at large. She has worked with a broad range of organizations globally, including RBC, TD, Deloitte, Loblaws, Ontario Public Service, and JP Morgan Chase, to lead and manage their Strategic, Technology, and Regulatory Change Initiatives. She is the founder of The Change Leadership, a community focused on preparing professionals, change leaders, and organizations to successfully navigate change in today's fast-paced and disruptive business environment.Yvonne holds a BSc Honours in Business Information Technology & Marketing, an MBA from Warwick Business School, a Change Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, and a Chartered Director (C.Dir.) from DeGroote & McMaster University.