Change Wired

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  What if I told you that laziness doesn't exist?  That what we think of as resistance—in ourselves and others—is actually just a lack of clarity?  This revelation turns conventional thinking about change on its head, offering a powerful new perspective for anyone struggling to make progress on important goals.  Drawing from classic change management wisdom and years of executive coaching experience, this episode introduces the transformative "3 P's of Clarity" framework that dissolves resistance by addressing its true causes.  Whether you're trying to adopt a personal habit or lead organizational transformation, these three elements make the difference between stagnation and momentum.  Through practical examples and actionable insights, you'll learn to diagnose which element is missing when you or others feel stuck.  The framework applies equally to personal goals like learning a language and organizational challenges like culture transformation. By trading judgment for curiosity about which "P" needs attention, you'll discover how clarity naturally generates momentum.  Ready to transform how you approach change?  Listen now, and never again mistake confusion for resistance.  Share this episode with someone who might benefit from knowing they're not lazy—they're just unclear about their next step toward meaningful change.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:Feeling uncomfortable with a new job, home, or relationship even though it's objectively better than what you had before?  You're not alone, and there's a neurological reason for it.  The Change Wired podcast tackles one of life's most universal experiences: transitions. Drawing from personal experience after moving to a new apartment, host Angela Shurina unpacks why our brains resist change at a biological level and how to make resistance smaller.   Armed with 15+ years of coaching experience, Angela shares a powerful 4-step framework anyone can use to navigate transitions more effectively, and lead others - family, team, organizations - through change smoother.    This episode offers particular value for leaders guiding teams through organizational changes. Understanding that resistance isn't personal but neurological can transform your approach to change management. The same principles that help us adapt to a new home apply to career shifts, relationship evolutions, and organizational transformations.  In a world where the pace of change continues to accelerate, mastering transitions isn't just helpful—it's essential. Whether you're facing a personal or professional transition, or leading others through change, this episode provides the blueprint for smoother, more productive adaptations.  Listen, apply, and share with someone who might benefit from understanding why new feels wrong, even when it's right.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  "We don't rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems."   Ever heard this quote?  This profound truth, dating back to Stoic philosophy and championed by modern thinkers like James Clear, exposes why so many of us struggle to achieve our aspirations despite our best intentions.  The distinction is crucial: goals are simply desired outcomes – writing that book, building a business, achieving fitness – while systems are the daily routines and processes that actually lead us there. Without robust systems, our goals remain distant dreams rather than achievable realities.  On today's podcast we talk about the simplest yet most effective system to make sure you goals meet reality. It's the most powerful system-building tool at your disposal!  From those who consistently exercise for decades or maintain healthy eating habits to executives who avoid burnout - this pattern of success is universal. The world grows increasingly noisy and demanding, making deliberate system-building more essential than ever.   What systems are you using today?  Take the challenge: identify your key aspirations and create a system for each one based on today's episode learnings.  Remember, we don't magically rise to our goals – we fall to the level of our systems. Make yours exceptional!   Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Your brain physically reshapes itself every single day—but are you giving it what it needs to evolve in the right direction? Neuroplasticity, your brain's remarkable ability to remodel itself in response to experiences, doesn't happen automatically. It requires specific conditions that many of us unknowingly sabotage through our daily habits.  Drawing from fascinating research with London taxi drivers whose brains physically grew larger in memory regions, this episode reveals the 4 lifestyle pillars that maximize your brain's ability to learn, adapt, and evolve. These aren't just theoretical concepts—they're practical strategies backed by neuroscience that can dramatically accelerate your personal growth.  Whether you're struggling with learning new job skills, seeking to break old habits, or simply wanting to optimize your cognitive performance, these four foundations form the cornerstone of effective brain change.  By implementing these science-backed strategies, you'll enhance not just what you know, but who you become.     Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

🎙️ Ready to Break Through Your Limits?  Ever felt that itchy nervousness before a big presentation, competition, or challenge?  That discomfort is actually a powerful signal – you're operating at your growth edge, exactly where transformation happens fastest.  As I prepare for the biggest deal of my career so far, I'm sharing the psychological tool that research consistently shows eliminates anxiety and maximizes performance.  It's surprisingly simple yet profoundly effective: asking one question and taking action.  This question redirects focus from worry to actionable steps within your control - tune in to steal this powerful performance question.  Professional athletes understand this principle intuitively.  They deliberately sign up for competitions that stretch their capabilities because they recognize that reaching for seemingly impossible goals expands their capacity to perform. Just like Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile barrier, we only transcend our limitations by attempting what initially seems beyond our reach. This explains why so many people instinctively sign up for marathons or fitness challenges when they feel stuck – structured challenges accelerate personal development.  But... how do you perform well while stretching?  THIS is what episode is all about.    🔥 Challenge for April:  Set a goal that feels too big.  Focus on what you can control.  Growth doesn’t happen when you win.  It happens while you’re stretching, learning, and expanding.  Want to know how this mindset is shaping my journey?  Tune in! Let's grow together.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Are you clear on what really matters—or just busy?  This episode is your permission to hit pause, zoom out, and get focused and what really matters to you.  Because clarity doesn’t magically appear—it’s built.   One question, one insight at a time.  I’ll take you behind the scenes of what’s worked (and what hasn’t) for clients and leaders who finally broke free from overwhelm and started making progress that actually felt meaningful.  You’ll hear:  🎯 Why Oprah was right—knowing what you want changes everything.  🧭 A simple, repeatable system to figure out what truly matters—without needing to have all the answers right away.  📚 The 5-step framework to improve any skill (yes, even learning itself).  🔄 How to turn reflection into results—with systems that work when your willpower runs out.  💡 What James Clear and the Stoics have in common about success, and how it might just rewire how you approach your goals.  You’ll walk away with stories, strategies, and a free Clarity Stack worksheet to help you cut through the noise and take focused action.  🎧 Tune in if you’re ready to stop reacting—and start building a life that’s intentional, skillful, and deeply yours.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Why do some people see opportunity while others only see disaster—even when facing the exact same situation?  The difference isn't luck or circumstance; it's something entirely within your control: your focus.  In this insightful episode, you'll learn:  How your perspective shapes reality, explained through the powerful metaphors and neuroscience.  How "if only" thinking is sabotaging your potential, and what neuroscientist Andrew Huberman identifies as the most dangerous thought pattern holding you back.  A simple, transformative question that will help you to see more opportunity in the challenge you face now, eliminating anxiety and worry.  Ready to unlock a world of possibilities you've been overlooking?  Listen now to discover how changing your focus can transform your entire experience of life in a moment.  Press play and start seeing a different world all around you.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  "Research shows that exercise can be 1.5 more effective than therapy and medications combined for treating depression"    Your body and mind share an incredible connection—but how well are you actually using it every day?  Science now proves we have a built-in "remote control" for our nervous system, the capability of transforming our health, emotional balance, and decision-making.  But ... nobody ever taught us how to use it.  In this episode, you'll discover 3 tools for nervous system control:  A secret weapon against pain and powerful re-energizer—learn how a simple breathwork practice can shift your nervous system from chaos to calm, from drained to energized within moments.  An unconventional but powerful technique for better decisions—explore why talking to yourself in the second or third person (yes, seriously!) can revolutionize how you handle pressure in daily work-life.  Ready to unlock the ability to choose your physical and mental responses rather than react instinctively? Tune in to uncover the tools that give you immediate control over stress, decision-making, and overall wellness—without spending a dime.  Hit play, and take control of your mind-body connection today.  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Navy SEALs—the world's most elite warriors—write and recite daily affirmations. A special kind of affirmations.  Why would they "waste" their time?  When these special operators face life-or-death situations, they need their best behaviors to activate automatically. Their solution? Programming their identity through powerful statements.  What are those statements? Tune in to find out!  University of Pennsylvania research reveals that repeating self-affirmations of this nature that Navy SEALs do physically rewires brain regions associated with identity, creating neural pathways that automatically generate desired behaviors.  This explains why willpower alone often fails us—we're fighting against our deeply held identity rather than changing it at the source.  What area of your life consistently frustrates you?  The solution might not be more information or motivation, but an identity upgrade. Try this Navy SEAL- approved technique will help you shift your automatic behaviors to begin shifting toward your goals without constant struggle.  Change happens in days, not years, when you rewire your identity. What will you program yourself to become?    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

What if the way you look at the world could change how you think?  Every week, I climb a mountain in Cape Town. At the top, everything shifts. The city looks smaller. My problems feel lighter. The higher I go, the bigger my perspective becomes. But here’s the thing—you don’t need a mountain to experience this shift.  Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney, in his new book "Masters of Uncertainty" talks about how simply changing your gaze can rewire your brain. When you focus on a single object, your mind narrows in, locking onto details. But when you soften your gaze—seeing everything without focusing on anything—you activate a different part of your brain. Suddenly, you connect more dots, see patterns, and think beyond immediate obstacles.  This practice isn’t just about problem-solving; it’s about freedom. For me, true success isn’t money or titles—it’s living without compromise, expressing myself fully. Every decision I make comes down to one question: Does this expand or limit who I am?  Next time you feel stuck, pause. Shift your gaze. Step back. Look at the bigger picture. A new perspective might be all you need to keep going with a lighter heart.  Try it today. Then share this episode with someone who needs to see things differently.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant