Change: How to Embrace Transition, Not Disruption

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the significant personal changes they've experienced and dive deep into the nature of change and transition. Highlighting the work of William and Susan Bridges, they distinguish change as an external event and transition as an internal process. They unpack the science behind how our brains react to change, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and agency. The episode covers practical tips for managing change, including self-kindness, recognizing internal strength, and re-establishing personal agency during transitions. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, listeners are equipped with strategies to approach change more productively.

References:

• Bridges Transition Model
• Psychology Today: Change, Changing, Changed: Living Through Purposeful Choice
• Forbes: A Flood Of Change: Leading Through Times Of Overload
• Harvard Business Review: Managers, What Are You Doing About Change Exhaustion?
• Harvard Business Review: 3 Tools to Help Leaders Steady Their Teams During a Transition
• Center for Creative Leadership: Overcome Change Fatigue & Embrace Continual Evolution

This links to the following episodes:

• Go Coach Yourself: The Power of Manifestation

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk