250: Leading Through Change

What if change is the moment you’ve been preparing for as a leader? The best leaders don’t just survive change—they harness it to propel themselves and their teams forward.

In a world where change is constant, your ability to lead through it isn’t just valuable—it’s vital. How you respond to change can either reinforce trust, inspire action, and spark innovation… or leave your team drifting.

In this episode, I unpack why change isn’t something to dread—but something to embrace. You'll discover how to recognize resistance (in yourself and others), reframe your mindset around change, and develop leadership strategies that help your team navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Whether you're facing a small shift or a major transformation, “leading through change” is an essential skill for every modern leader.

"If you're not leading through change, you're not leading." – Toni Collis

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why leading through change is a defining leadership skill
• The difference between task-focused thinking and visionary leadership
• How to recognize and respond to resistance in yourself and your team
• Why empathy, clear communication, and calm confidence matter more than ever during transitions
• How to maintain team morale and momentum by celebrating progress
• An exercise to identify your current mindset around change and how to reframe it
• And more

Think about your current or upcoming season of change—big or small. Are you seeing only the problems, or are you looking for the growth potential? Grab a notebook, reflect on your mindset, and join me in exploring how to lead with resilience and purpose through every transition.

**Useful links**

• If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy 
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