Next Level Change Success

Hosted by Therese Pares, Founder of My Virtual Change Manager

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Aug 2026

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Are you interested in Change Management but have no idea of what it involves? Do you work in projects or in people related areas of an organisation and want to develop your understanding of change? Then you have come to the right place. Therese will cover all things organisational change. From Change Leadership, to culture change, operational change and all of the elements of Change Management. Her areas of expertise? All things people, project and leadership related in organisations. Nothing ge

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August 17, 202614 min

Season 5 - Episode 33 - When the REAL work starts in change

Going live isn't the end of your change journey. In many ways, it's where the real change begins. In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores the embedding phase of change, which is where the rubber really hits the road and why the commitment to embedding and adoptions starts well before the Go Live milestone. You'll discover why leadership accountability needs to be established well before go-live, how a simple adoption dashboard can change the quality of your post-implementation conversations, and how creating the space for all of these aspects can make a difference. Therese also explores one of the biggest tensions in project delivery: what happens when the project timeline says you're finished, but the change hasn't yet stuck? If you're a project manager, change practitioner, business analyst, leader or corporate professional responsible for introducing new systems, processes, policies or ways of working, this episode will help you rethink what successful implementation really means. Because getting something live is one thing. Getting people to adopt it is another. Want to learn more about Change Management? Visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to discover a new way to approach change.

August 10, 202621 min

Season 5 - Episode 32 - Why Analysis Is Your Hidden Superpower in Change Management

Many people think change management is all about communication and stakeholder engagement, but that's only part of the story. In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores why analytical thinking is one of the most valuable yet overlooked capabilities for successful change practitioners. Learn how to conduct smarter impact assessments, segment stakeholders more effectively, understand customer and employee lifecycles, identify business-critical impacts, and measure behavioural change using meaningful data. Whether you're a Change Manager, Project Manager, Business Analyst, HR professional or leader driving transformation, this practical episode will help you strengthen your analytical mindset and design change initiatives that achieve better adoption and measurable business outcomes. Want to learn more Change Management know how? Come to www.myvirtualchangemanager.com now and get skills in the one area of business where it matters - CHANGE!

August 3, 202615 min

Season 5 - Episode 31 - The art of influence without authority in change

Influencing change isn't about having the biggest job title or 'telling' people about the change and trying to tell them to change, it's about creating the right conditions for people to take ownership, and lead the change formally and informally in their own areas. In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores the four powerful sources of influence that determine whether your change initiative gains momentum or stalls. From engaging leaders and leveraging informal social networks to building trust through consistent experiences and creating positive interactions. You'll discover practical techniques that every change practitioner, project professional and leader can apply immediately. If you've ever struggled to gain buy-in, increase stakeholder engagement or influence people outside your reporting line, this episode will change the way you think about leadership forever. In this episode you'll learn: Why influence is more powerful than authority The four levels of organisational influence How trust accelerates change adoption Why ownership beats compliance every time Practical ways to create lasting behavioural change Because successful change isn't something you do to people, it's something you create with them. Want to learn how to introduce sustainable change in your organisation, without authority? Come to www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and learn how.

July 27, 202611 min

Season 5 - Episode 30 - Is it time for a change health check?

How healthy is your change initiative? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores why every change needs a Health Check no matter whether it is a change as part of a business run initiative or a project. Discover six practical areas to assess, including stakeholder confidence, communication clarity, engagement, Change flow and leadership support, so you can identify risks before they impact adoption. Whether you're leading or implementing a new policy or driving organisational transformation, this episode provides practical questions that can significantly improve your probability of change success. If you're serious about creating positive change experiences, this episode is a must listen. Want to conduct a Health check on your change? Click here .

July 20, 20268 min

Season 5 - Episode 29 - Factor in leadership dynamics into your engagement and change plan

Have you factored in the power dynamics in your organisation into your stakeholder analysis and engagement plan? In this episode of Next Level Change Success, You'll discover why stakeholder mapping should extend beyond reporting lines, how exceptional change sponsors navigate executive relationships, and why resistance isn't always about your project. If you've ever wondered why technically sound projects still struggle to gain momentum, this episode offers practical insights to help you better navigate leadership dynamics, strengthen sponsorship, and create lasting change. If you're leading projects, supporting transformation, or building your change management capability, this episode is full of practical strategies you can apply immediately. Want to learn a change framework that aligns with Projects and discover your style of change? Visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to find out more.

July 13, 202612 min

Season 5 - Episode 28 - Does Change line up with your passion and purpose?

Is being passionate about people enough to become an exceptional change manager, change maker or change leader? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores a different perspective on what truly drives successful change. She explains why people who are effective in achieving positive change outcomes aren't simply passionate about people. One of the areas these people excel in is being able to create a 'win/win' situation as often as possible. If you are introducing change, consider how you are lining up your passions and a sense of purpose to how you approach and deliver change. Are you unlocking some of your potential as well as that of others? If you're a project professional, leader, business analyst, subject matter expert or anyone responsible for influencing change, this episode will challenge the way you think about purpose, leadership and lasting transformation. Want to learn more about change management in projects? Come visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com

July 6, 202612 min

Season 5 - Episode 27 - How do you get your break in Change?

Change Management is a profession that can seem to be hard to get into. Demand for Change Managers can rise and fall, and with AI being introduced into the recruitment cycle, it can be even harder to catch a break. In this Episode of Next Level Change Success, Therese covers some strategies and insights into ways you can leverage your existing organisation and teams to get your break into change. Want to find a change course that is practical and will assist you in getting that break into change? Check out the Change in Projects course at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com

June 29, 202614 min

Season 5 - Episode 26 - The Critical Path in Change: Less Templates, better change outcomes

What is the minimum you need to do to successfully manage change on a project? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese introduces the Critical Change Path. The practical approach that helps project managers, business analysts and change practitioners focus on the activities that truly influence adoption. The minimum value position (MVP) as such. You'll learn why more documentation doesn't necessarily lead to better outcomes, the three essential change management activities every project should include, and how simplifying your approach can increase confidence, improve stakeholder engagement and deliver stronger business results. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by change templates or struggled to know where to focus your effort, this episode will help you cut through the noise and concentrate on what matters most. Want to learn the 'all in' change management in projects model with the critical path being highlighted and focused on, then visit www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and sign up for the priority list for the Change in Projects upcoming training.

June 22, 20269 min

Season 5 - Episode 25 - Be the best bridge builder when it comes to change

What if change management wasn’t about frameworks… but about building bridges? In this episode of Next Level Change Success , Therese explores one of the most powerful ways to understand change: the Bridge Builder analogy. Whether you’re a change practitioner, project professional, leader, business analyst, HR partner, communications specialist or someone influencing change across teams, this episode will shift how you think about adoption. You’ll learn key bridge building skills: How to ensure that you build a structurally sound foundation over the productivity gap which inevitably is produced with change The learning stages that in any change the people experience Where the Go Live step should be in a change The practical interventions that become the “steps” of successful change This episode will help you stop pushing change, and start engineering experiences that help people cross with confidence. Because people matter. And how they experience change matters too. Want to learn more? Come to www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to learn about Change in Projects and more. Or find us on youtube @myvirtualchangemanager Or join us on Instagram @myvirtualchangemanager or on Facebook at My Virtual Change Manager.

June 15, 202621 min

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Change Management and choice

In this episode of Next Level Change Success, we cover Choice and the importance of positioning communication and reflection for individuals regarding choice. And it starts with your understanding of choice and your relationship with it. This episode may challenge your definition of choice and beliefs about it. Perhaps you are a change leader who simply wants to dictate and 'force' the change through. However if you have a transformational change to introduce, even though it is going ahead, regardless of whether others want or agree with it, there is still a way to introduce it and reflect for others to choice they have and will make, consciously or unconsciously. So if you want to learn about choice, especially in structure change scenarios, then listen to this episode. Looking for a practical, powerful Change course? If you are looking for a reasonably priced, practical change course, that blends years of experience with strong consideration for all of the challenges you face when you deliver change in a project environment then jump to www.myvirtualchangemanager.com and sign up for the priority waitlist so you will hear first when the doors are opening to our next LIVE training of Change in Projects.