Vince Chan
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In part one, the first episode, we'll dive into Colin's fascinating journey as a self-proclaimed change addict turned change guru. Colin's career spans continents, cultures, and industries, seven countries lived in, seven more secunded to, and projects in over 70 nations.
In part one, the first episode, we'll dive into Colin's fascinating journey as a self-proclaimed change addict turned change guru. Colin's career spans continents, cultures, and industries, seven countries lived in, seven more secunded to, and projects in over 70 nations.
From organizational transformation to personal reinvention, he has mastered the art of embracing change and applying those lessons to life. In this conversation, Colin unpacks his unique perspective on change. How throwing himself into the unknown led to unparalleled growth and insight.
From organizational transformation to personal reinvention, he has mastered the art of embracing change and applying those lessons to life. In this conversation, Colin unpacks his unique perspective on change. How throwing himself into the unknown led to unparalleled growth and insight.
From leaving Canada with nothing but a suitcase and ambition to navigating industries from telecommunications to financial services, Colin shares how the constant evolution around him became his greatest teacher. In the next episodes, we'll explore the learning required for transformation, why Colin believes lifelong learning is outdated and skills decking is the future.
From leaving Canada with nothing but a suitcase and ambition to navigating industries from telecommunications to financial services, Colin shares how the constant evolution around him became his greatest teacher. In the next episodes, we'll explore the learning required for transformation, why Colin believes lifelong learning is outdated and skills decking is the future.
And finally, in part three, we'll tackle AI, human intelligence, and why every one of us needs a personal AI strategy. Buckle up, this one is a ride. Colin, finally, I got you to my show. Welcome to Chief Change Officer. Good morning to you.
And finally, in part three, we'll tackle AI, human intelligence, and why every one of us needs a personal AI strategy. Buckle up, this one is a ride. Colin, finally, I got you to my show. Welcome to Chief Change Officer. Good morning to you.
Colin is from Canada, the Big North, a very cold place. I used to live in Toronto myself. Cullen is in another province, or in America, we call it a state. So Cullen, let's start with your story. Who are you, what you're doing now, but also what did you do in the past? Your past, your journey, and your history.
Colin is from Canada, the Big North, a very cold place. I used to live in Toronto myself. Cullen is in another province, or in America, we call it a state. So Cullen, let's start with your story. Who are you, what you're doing now, but also what did you do in the past? Your past, your journey, and your history.
In your self-introduction, Two words caught my attention, change addict and change guru. How do you define these two terms?
In your self-introduction, Two words caught my attention, change addict and change guru. How do you define these two terms?
So being a change addict, a guru, would you say you're one of those who puts in a good amount of calculation behind each change? Or is it more like, oh, it's just that feeling? What type are you? Have you ever thought about that?
So being a change addict, a guru, would you say you're one of those who puts in a good amount of calculation behind each change? Or is it more like, oh, it's just that feeling? What type are you? Have you ever thought about that?
Like you said, one of the threats running through your experience is change and strategy. You've worked with so many firms and organizations, guiding them through their transformations, so you must have seen countless business cases unfold. What have you learned from these consulting projects and organizational change initiatives that could apply to individual situations?
Like you said, one of the threats running through your experience is change and strategy. You've worked with so many firms and organizations, guiding them through their transformations, so you must have seen countless business cases unfold. What have you learned from these consulting projects and organizational change initiatives that could apply to individual situations?
Are there lessons for these business cases that also resonate on a personal level, especially when we face dilemmas or crossroads in our own lives?
Are there lessons for these business cases that also resonate on a personal level, especially when we face dilemmas or crossroads in our own lives?
Yeah.
Yeah.