In this high-energy conversation, Nicole Greer sits down with Karen Ball, Senior Fellow at Prosci and author of The ADKAR Advantage, to uncover the secret to making change stick in individuals, teams, and entire organizations. With over 40 years in change leadership, Karen shares inspiring stories, practical tools, and a proven framework for moving people from “Why change?” to “We did it!” Whether you’re leading a massive transformation or coaching one person through a shift, this episode delivers the clarity, process, and mindset you need to make change make sense and make it last.
Highlights from this episode:
[00:06:00] Karen explains the ADKAR model (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement) and why change success happens at the individual level first.
[00:12:00] Real-life success story: Graham’s journey from non-swimmer to confident swimmer using ADKAR as his personal roadmap.
[00:27:00] Why active, visible sponsorship is the #1 factor in change success, and how leaders can step into the role.
[00:33:00] Scaling change from one person to an entire organization by building capability and maturity in change management.
[00:42:00] Karen’s final nugget: “ADKAR makes change make sense,” creating a clear, adaptable framework for any transformation.
Connect with Karen:
Buy her book: https://a.co/d/dfEdiVs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenball26/
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