TED Business The key to navigating change with confidence | Kristy Ellmer
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May 19, 2025 Kristy Ellmer, a change leader and executive known for her work on motivating people through transitions, shares her insights on embracing change. She highlights how even difficult transitions like layoffs can lead to unexpected opportunities. With tools from behavioral science, she encourages shifting mindsets to navigate uncertainty. Kristy underscores the importance of discussing personal motivators within teams to foster resilience and adaptiveness during change, emphasizing that embracing uncertainty can pave the way for growth.
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Layoffs Can Trigger Positive Change
- Kristy Ellmer learned early in her career that layoffs can be opportunities for positive change.
- She found that laid-off employees often start new careers or learn new skills, turning adversity into growth.
Biology Drives Change Resistance
- Humans are biologically wired to resist change due to the amygdala releasing stress hormones.
- This resistance explains why 75% of corporate transformations fail despite good change strategies.
Write Your Change Story
- Write your personal change story to clarify your motivation for change.
- Revisiting your 'why' often helps overcome natural resistance and stay committed.