The Transformation Leaders Podcast: Expert Strategies for Leading Organizational Change and Transformation

Why Customer Focus and Culture Matter More Than Technology – A Discussion with Nick Atkin

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast — we dive deep into the real meaning of transformation with Nick Atkin, CEO of Yorkshire Housi...

Why True Transformation Starts with Rethinking, Not Just Tech. A Discussion with Alex Heublein

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Transformation Leaders Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Alex Heublein, Chief Innovation Officer and a veteran...

Leading Yourself First: Authentic Leadership and Lasting Change - a discussion with Valerie Sandjivy

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Transformation Leaders Podcast! In this powerful episode, I'm delighted to speak with Valerie Sandjivy - adaptive leadership mento...

From Strategy to Culture: The Leadership Playbook for Transformation with Dr. Shanda Gore

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Shanda Gore, an expert in leadership development, strategic planning, and...

Mastering Transformation: Leadership, Influence & Big Tech Insights with Gregor Purdy

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into leadership, transformation, and influence with Gregor Purdy, a seasoned leader who has driven large-scale change at...

The Future of Transformation: 5 Trends that will Define 2025

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast in 2025! Join host Tony Lockwood as he kicks off the new year by reflecting on the ...

From Sport to Business: Unlocking the Secrets of Transformation and High Performance - A discussion with Graham Abbey

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Graham Abbey, Chief Executive of Farley Performance, to explore the powerful l...

Bridging Project & Change Management in 2025 - a Discussion with Alicia James

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, Tony Lockwood interviews Alicia James, a seasoned change management professional and author of ...

Bridging Tech and Transformation in 2025 | A Discussion with Ash Gawthorp

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders podcast, we explore the evolving intersection of technology and organisational change with Ash Gawthorp,...

Reimagining the Workplace in 2025 and beyond - a discussion with Marco Buchbinder.

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Marco Buchbinder today when we discuss the impact that AI will have on the workplace in 2025 and beyond. In this epi...

What Is Business Transformation? And Why It Matters in 2025

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎯 Ready to transform your business? Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, business transformation is key to staying competitive in today’...

Understanding the impact of Leadership Styles on Transformation - a discussion with Ed Jervis

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Ed Jervis today.  We discuss many aspects of life with Ed and how some of his early life has influenced the way tha...

Ever Wanted to Ask the Author for Clarification? Now You Can!

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to announce a joint venture with Tim Rogers, host of the 'Adapting to Change Podcast'. In this episode, we explain more about the up...

Changing Belief Systems to Create Transformative Change. A discussion with Coach David Greer

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Coach David Greer today.  We discuss David’s experience in creating transformations in his businesses. David asse...

Get Set for 2025 with Tim Rogers & Tony Lockwood

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to announce a joint venture with Tim Rogers, host of the 'Adapting to Change Podcast'. In this episode, we introduce the Transformat...

A Bloody Great Career in 2025! A Discussion with Anne Marie Purcell

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Anne Marie Purcell, the Chief Transformation Officer at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Laughter fills an e...

Creating Alignment in Diverse Teams - a discussion with Adam Boddison

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Adam Boddison today. Adam is presently CEO of the Association of Project Management and previously CEO of several no...

How accessible and inclusive are your Transformation efforts? A discussion with Claire Dellar

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Claire Dellar today. Our discussion covers so much that, as a Transformation Leader, you need to be aware of. I prom...

Getting the most from your Remote Transformation Team in 2024 - a discussion with Shane Spraggs

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Spraggs joins Tony today and shares his approach to working with Remote teams and how as a leader you need to adapt in 2024. #remotework #Leader...

A discussion with Valentina Smirnova - Overcoming Cultural Differences

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Valentina Smirnova, Head of Finance Operations at AXA Partners, she shares her insightful roadmap for navigating Cultural Divers...

Special Podcast - Announcing the Launch of the TLBoK

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tony is delighted to announce the launch of the Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge or TLBoK for short, a definitive resource...

A discussion with Jennifer Long - Engaging Middle and Senior Management

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Jennifer Long. Jen is a Certified Master Coach and the CEO of OwnUp!®  LLC where she works with senior leaders, managers and t...

A Discussion with Shamila Mhearban - Unlocking Leadership Potential to Create Lasting Change

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Shamila Mhearban. Shamila, a recognised expert in high-performance leadership and Forbes Council member brings invaluable insigh...

A discussion with Nancy Ho - Approaching Transformation Challenges Head On

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Nancy Ho. Nancy’s vast experiential knowledge, impacting over 10,000 clients, provides authoritative, relatable content as she...

A Discussion with Andrea Petrone - Understanding Human Behaviour

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Andrea Petrone. After a successful business career where he worked for numerous great companies, he achieved fast-track career p...

A discussion with Colleen Slaughter - Releasing Your True Potential to Create Meaningful Impact

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Colleen Slaughter. As an American living in France supporting Global Leaders to unlock their true potential and create meaningfu...

A discussion with Guy Mason - Unlocking the Power of Business Transformation

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Guy Mason. With a background in engineering, Guy moved into applying technology to business early in his career. He has worked a...

A discussion with Niki Avraam - Rethinking Traditional Leadership Beliefs in Organisational Transformation

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enriching episode of the Transformation Leaders podcast, Tony is joined by Niki Avraam, a dynamic lawyer, entrepreneur, and change agent. Niki...

Embracing Growth Mindset in Organisational Transformation

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special episode of our podcast, recorded during a lively and insightful 1% Club Roundtable within The Transformation Leaders Hub. This...

A discussion with Mario Moreira on Organisational Transformation from an Agile perspective

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Mario Moreira   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Mario make a comment below or ...

Unlocking Excellence: The CLEAR Path to Sustained Performance Improvement

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the transformative world of organisational excellence with "Unlocking Excellence: The CLEAR Path to Sustained Performance Improvement." This...

How the Transformation Canvas could help Manchester United

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, our host, Tony Lockwood leads us through how he would utilise the Transformation Canvas s...

A discussion with Barry Robbins

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Barry Robbins. During the show, Barry shares his view that he rarely sees a technology project fail because of technology. Techn...

A discussion with Scott Lockhart

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Scott Lockhart, an successful Aussie entrepreneur that has built and sold businesses and now consults with some of the globe's l...

A discussion with Kurt Uhlir

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Kurt Uhlir, a globally-recognized marketer, operator, and speaker. Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything ...

#72 - A discussion with Phil Johnson

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Phil Johnson, the founder and lead of Master of Business Leadership Inc and leading thinker around Emotional Intelligence. Submi...

#71 - A discussion with Jeffrey Deckman

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Jeffrey Deckman, Consultant, Speaker and Strategist. International award winning author on Conscious Leadership mindsets. Submit...

1% CLUB ROUNDTABLE - SIX CORE ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our aim within The Transformation Leaders Hub is to help those working in change and transformation to stand out from the crowd and to be the best tha...

#69 - A Conversation with Zoe Freeman

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this first episode of 2023, Tony's guest is Zoe Freeman, a business leader with extensive experience of resolving difficult situations by breaking ...

#68 - A Conversation with Helen Eivers

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Helen Eivers, a Clinician that shares her personal story of burnout and how she recovered and is now helping people and organisa...

#67 - A Conversation with Gavin Hands

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Gavin Hands, a Marketing Director who helps Executive Teams achieve business growth through data-driven and consumer-informed ca...

1% CLUB ROUNDTABLE - OUTCOME FOCUSED TRANSFORMATION - A PLANNING APPROACH

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our aim within The Transformation Leaders Hub is to help those working in change and transformation to stand out from the crowd and to be the best tha...

1% Club Roundtable - 7 Elements that Make for a Great Story

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our aim within The Transformation Leaders Hub is to help those working in change and transformation to stand out from the crowd and to be the best tha...

#58 - 5 Principles of Change Management

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tony looks back over the 50+ episodes released to date and pulls together the five principles of effective change management. Thes...

1% Club Roundtable - 5 Tips for Setting & Achieving Your Goals

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our aim within The Transformation Leaders Hub is to help those working in change and transformation to stand out from the crowd and to be the best tha...

1% Club Roundtable - Getting Clear on Your One Thing - The Power of Focus

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our aim within The Transformation Leaders Hub is to help those working in change and transformation to stand out from the crowd and to be the best tha...

#57 - Mel Ross

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Mel Ross, a passionate changemaker whose focus is to help organisations, government and the third sector to humanise transformat...

#56 - Brendan D’Cruz

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Brendan D'Cruz who works with social and community organisations to deliver successful change and transformation by developing p...

#55 - Stephen Magennis

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's guest today is Stephen Magennis, Managing Director of Expleo Technology UK. With over 14 years of senior management experience, Stephen is a fo...

#54 - DAVID ESTYN-JONES

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is joined today by David Estyn-Jones,  an experienced interim who helps organisations to GET SH*T DONE by helping them prioritise, organise, pla...

#53 - Edwina Pike

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is joined today by Edwina Pike, a transformational leader, architect and mentor of "Irrational Change".  She has significant experience of leadi...

#52 - Chris Goss

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is joined today by Chris Goss, an experienced consultant who supports senior management within global organisations to successfully deliver compl...

#51 - Shaun Taylor

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is joined today by Shaun Taylor, a global turnaround and transformation leader. In this episode, Shaun shares his vast experience and highlights ...

1% Club Roundtable #1 - 5 Ways to Optimise Your Linkedin Profile

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our aim within The Transformation Leaders Hub is to help those working in change and transformation to stand out from the crowd and to be the best tha...

#50 - Sheetal Thaker

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sheetal Thaker joins Tony today on this latest episode of the rebranded podcast - which will now be known as The Transformation Leaders Podcast. She h...

#49 - DANI BACON

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Bacon joins Tony today on this latest episode of the Inside Track podcast.  Her focus on People Led Change is undoubted and she shares multiple ...

#48 - Theodore Isaacs

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to welcome Theodore Isaacs onto the virtual sofa, who openly shares his experience of delivering significant change across numerous ...

#47 - Richard Lucas

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Lucas returns to the virtual sofa in Episode #47 and he and Tony discuss his experience of driving change and transformation in the 'hybrid' w...

#46 - Howard Tiersky

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New Yorker, Howard Tiersky joins Tony on the virtual sofa today. Howard has worked with leaders at dozens of the world's largest brands to help them n...

#45 - Karen Thomas-Bland

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is today on the virtual sofa by Karen Thomas-Bland, the found and management director of Seven Transformation Ltd. Karen has proven expertise in ...

#44 - Jane Logie

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Logie joins Tony today on the virtual sofa.  She has a very clear view on what transformation is and what it isn't as well as the key elements r...

#43 - Richard Clissold-Vasey

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Clissold-Vasey joins Tony today on the virtual sofa.  His background in sales and marketing provides an interesting perspective that informed...

#42 - Kim Gowing

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is joined today by Kim Gowing, a Canadian, whose change and transformation experience has been gained whilst leading global operational teams.  ...

#41 Kieran Duck

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is joined today by Kieran Duck, an Australian with a passion for simplifying things.  Kieran talks about his experiences across numerous sectors...

#40 - Alan Shaw

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Shaw joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #40 of the Inside Track podcast and shares his experience of delivering change and transformation ...

#39 - Lipi Sarkar

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lipi Sarkar joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #39 of the Inside Track podcast.   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything ...

#38 - DR. JACQUI RIGBY

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jacqui Rigby joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #38 of the Inside Track podcast.   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anyth...

#37 - Jonathan Rowbotham

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Rowbotham joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #37 of the Inside Track podcast.   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify an...

#36 - Bob Gerrard

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Gerrard joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #36 of the Inside Track podcast.   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything ...

#35 - Adam Willis

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Willis joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #35 of the Inside Track podcast. Throughout his career, Adam has taken lessons onboard and looke...

#34 - Simon Berkeley

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony welcomes Simon Berkeley onto the virtual sofa in Episode #34 of the Inside Track podcast. After an earlier career in oil exploration and consulti...

#33 - Gary Burke

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony welcome Gary Burke onto the virtual sofa in Episode #33 of the Inside Track podcast. KISS - keep it simple, stupid! is the personal mantra that G...

#32 - Richard Kerr

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Kerr joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #32 of the Inside Track podcast. Richard's career is a little different from most of the people...

#31 - Colin Bell

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Bell joins Tony on the virtual sofa in Episode #31 of the Inside Track podcast. Colin's approach differs from many people that we had have on th...

#30 - Linzi Parry

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Linzi Parry on Episode #30 of the Inside Track podcast. 25+years of hands-on experience leading and delivering trans...

#29 - Anne Shiels

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Anne Shiels on Episode #29 of the Inside Track podcast. With over 30 years experience in large corporate organisatio...

#28 - Chris Bevan

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Chris Bevan on Episode #28 of the Inside Track podcast. Chris has been designing and orchestrating the delivery of t...

#27 - Chris Gibson

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Gibson MBE joins Tony on Episode #27. He shares his experience gained throughout his career, initially in the military and more recently in both...

#26 - Elly Hoult

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to welcome Elly Hoult onto today's show.  Elly has delivered significant change and transformation within social housing organisati...

#25 - Troy Henshall

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Henshall joins Tony on today's show.  Troy is presently the Director of Business Services & Transformation for Wandle, the Social Housing provid...

#24 - EWEN BRADLEY

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, Tony is delighted to be joined on the virtual sofa by Ewen Bradley Ewen has significant public and private sector transformation lead...

#23 - Michael Ryan

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, Tony is delighted to be joined on the virtual sofa by Michael Ryan Like many, Michael's career started in a completely different plac...

#22 - Steve Baker

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is slightly different that the previous shows, in that the person that Tony is in discussion with isn't a corporate transformation leader...

#21 - Peter Gallagher

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined on today's show by Peter Gallagher - a Change Management Global Thought Leader, International Corporate Conference Spea...

#20 - JILL GASKELL

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Gaskell joins Tony on today's show.  Jill, a strategic change communications consultant specialises in global transformation programmes and C-le...

#19 - Alice Mellor

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, Tony is delighted to be joined on the virtual sofa by Alice Mellor. Unlike many people operating within the Transformation space, Ali...

#18 Dave Reeves

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Reeves joins Tony on the virtual sofa today. Dave's career in transformation has taken in contract, interim and permanent roles and his insights ...

#17 - MIKE JEACOCK

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Tony is joined by Mike Jeacock, someone that he has known for over 25 years and who was instrumental in getting Tony involved in change and tra...

#16 - Richard Lucas

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Lucas joins Tony on the virtual settee today.  He has some really interesting perspectives on what is required to deliver successful change a...

#15 Nick Churchman

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is joined on the virtual settee today by Nick Churchman.  After a career within the RAF, Nick has significant experience of delivering change an...

#14 - Daryl Woodhouse

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Daryl Woodhouse on this 14th Episode. He has had a really fascinating career and has overcome some significant perso...

#13 - Andrea Law

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Law, Managing Director of Communications & Engagement consultancy, Enthuse, joins host Tony Lockwood on this 13th episode and shares her deep u...

#12 - Hannah Manyewu

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this 12th Episode, Tony welcomes Hannah Manyewu to discuss her experience in an area close to both of their hearts - social housing.  Hannah has w...

#11 - The lessons that we can take from the initial 10 Episodes and a brief announcement

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is slightly different in that we are reviewing the first 10 episodes and pulling out the key points and messages, of which there are m...

#10 - Dai Jones

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony is delighted to be joined by Dai Jones on Episode 10. Dai has vast experience across many sectors of delivering multi faceted transformation. His...

#9 - Andrea Wood

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Wood joins Tony Lockwood in Episode #9. This episode focuses on the importance of communication in supporting the transformation journey.  And...

#8 - Dan Leyland

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode #8 your host Tony Lockwood is joined by Dan Leyland. Having become involved in transformation and change through an unusual route, Dan shar...

#7 - LEO FALCONE

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leo Falcone, joins host Tony Lockwood in Episode #7. Leo has operated across clients in both southern and northern hemispheres and one of the areas co...

#6 - Steve Dover

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 6, Tony Lockwood is in discussion with Steve Dover.  Steve has managed major construction projects, significant outsourcing programmes and...

#5 - Alex Neame

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 5 provides an interesting perspective on Transformation delivery with host Tony Lockwood in conversation with Alex Neame.  Alex is a scientis...