Episode 7: Unlocking Influence, Strategic Impact & Personal Branding in Change Management with Nissi Ozigbu

Episode 7: Unlocking Influence, Strategic Impact & Personal Branding in Change Management with Nissi Ozigbu

Episode Summary: In this episode Judith Bueving sits down with Nissi Ozigbu change strategist and influencer extra-ordinaire. They cover topics such as moving from a tactical to a strategic change manager, the role of personal branding and online presence in the field, influencing organizational change and how to ensure you as a change practitioner are involved early into the strategic planning of the transformation programme, and what skills become even more important as a change practitioner in the field of AI. See a more detailed list of topics and timestamps below. Resources & Links: * Nissi Ozigbu on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/nisi-ozigbu] * TheGrowthHut: Personal Branding & Leadership Development [https://thegrowthhut.co.uk/] * Change Management Institute Trends Report [https://changemanagementinstitute.com/research] * Judith Bueving on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithbueving/] Topics & Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Change Management and Nissi Ozigbu 01:27 Transitioning to Change Entrepreneurship 05:00 The Role of Personal Branding in Change Management 08:50 The Need for Strategic Change Management 12:18 Operations Management Experience and Its Impact 16:00 Building Relationships in Change Management 18:48 Advice for New and Experienced Change Practitioners 21:39 Embracing Multigenerational Perspectives in Change Management 23:14 Learning from Career Challenges and Personal Growth 26:43 The Importance of Online Presence for Change Practitioners 33:22 The Evolving Role of Change Managers in the Age of AI 35:10 Practical Steps for Enhancing Your Professional Presence

Nissi and Judith Discuss the Importance of Sharing Change Management Insights Online

Public Service Announcement to all Change Practitioners. Get online and share more of what you do, why you do it, and the value you bring. Why is it important? In my upcoming episode featuring Nissi Ozigbu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissi-ozigbu/] she will dive into the why, airing next week! I can't wait to share it with you.

Redefining Change Management Leadership

Who is ready for another change management framework? Not me 🙅‍♀️. What am I ready for? More strategic change leadership and thoughtware on the matter, showing up differently. 🌶️ The next guest on Change Chats, the Podcast to Navigating your Change Management Career, is a force to be reckoned with and has some great insights to share. 🎙️ I am excited for the full episode release with Strategic Changefluencer Nissi Ozigbu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissi-ozigbu/] 🔥 in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.#change management #change management leadership #nomoreframeworks

Visibility in Change Management

Visibility - a vital topic for our profession. Why? * It is our duty to ourselves and the next generations of change practitioners to come to showcase our value everyday so that our profession is known and trusted. * So that in the near future our profession is institutionalised as a standard part of every organisation’s operating model. For more on visibility, how to showcase our value and role as a strategic change practitioner I am excited to share my upcoming episode with Nissi Ozigbu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissi-ozigbu/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BNIoV3vhWQ2isbQ8hycUwhg%3D%3D] that is airing soon in which she will share some excellent stragetic perspectives on this. #ChangeManagement #ChangeChats #ChangeLeadership

Episode 6: The Human Side of Cyber with Change Cyber expert Awa Tall

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving speaks with Awa Tall, a Change Management Lead specializing in cybersecurity. Key takeaways: • Storytelling as a bridge: technical cybersecurity concepts become relatable when framed as stories that stakeholders can understand and act on. Storytelling is an important skill to develop in change mangement. • Career momentum: curiosity can open unexpected doors . Finding a niche in the change management space (like cyber) can accelerate opportunities and clarity. • Visibility matters: self promotion and change management community building aren’t optional; they support career growth and resilience. • Invisible labour: emotional and behind the scenes work is central to change management. We discuss practical ways to surface and quantify that contribution including the value of qualitative data. • Work life balance: important reminders for those juggling career ambitions with family life. #Change Management #Cybersecurity #Change & Communication #Stakeholder Engagement #Employee Training #AI in Cybersecurity #Storytelling #Transformation Leadership #Human-Centered Approach #Career Advice #Niche specialization #emotional work #Community building #Self-promotion Linkedin Judith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithbueving/] Linkedin Awa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awatall/] ChangeChats.com [https://changechats.com/about]