1010: How CHANGE is your GOLDEN opportunity to growth w/ Renée Holder

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What if you could turn resistance into a driving force for transformative change? Join us as we sit down with Renée Holder, the inspiring founder, president, and principal consultant of Janus Management Group. Renee shares her remarkable journey from teaching stuffed animals as a child to celebrating the 10-year milestone of her change management consultancy. Her career trajectory, from accounting to the arts and finally into change management, is a testament to adaptability and personal growth. Renée’s story sets a compelling tone for anyone looking to embrace change and navigate the complexities of organizational transformation.Ever wondered why employees resist change and how to manage it effectively? Explore the nuanced ways resistance can manifest within organizations—be it through disruptive behavior or negative conversations. Learn how employees' identities can be deeply tied to existing systems and how involving them in testing new systems can mitigate resistance. Through high-profile examples like Apple's automatic album download, discover the importance of setting aside ego to honestly assess the success of change initiatives. Listening to both leadership and employees is crucial for reconciling different perspectives, making this a must-listen for managers and change leaders alike.Balancing the "feast and famine" cycle of entrepreneurship can be challenging, especially for consultants. Learn the importance of preparing for both abundant and scarce periods by saving and reinvesting wisely. Renée emphasizes building strong, repeat client relationships and maintaining a positive attitude toward change. The episode wraps up with a powerful discussion on the necessity of rest for entrepreneurs. By following a four-phase approach—rest, assess, refresh, and progress—you can sustain your energy, continually improve your practices, and ultimately thrive in your ventures. Tune in for invaluable insights that will help you navigate change and succeed in your entrepreneurial journey.ABOUT RENÉERenée Holder is the Founder, President, and Principal Consultant of Janus Management Group. She is a certified change management and training professional, passionate about the successful transition of individuals impacted by small to large-scale transformations.Renée has rich experience supporting multi-year, global HR and IT ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) programs in Canada, EMEA, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and across the US. Through it all, she plans the journey to adoption, from awareness to realization, with the laser focus on each individual's experience during the transition. She is a writer, speaker, facilitator and change management fanatic who loves to see the emotional transition of people as they move from uncertainty to normalcy.LINKS & RESOURCESVisit Janus Management Group’s WebsiteSubscribe to Renée’s YouTube ChannelConnect with Renée on LinkedIn

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