Jen Frahm

In our first episode with an international guest, Dr Jen Frahm (from Melbourne, Australia), gives her amazing insights to change.  Jen is a highly experienced change practitioner (and Ph.D. Dr no less) and we learned so much from this conversation.  Jen talks about loving the messiness of change, why being a 'slashie' is so hard, her advice for new change practitioners and leaders and why she thinks, as change practitioners, we need to get better at sharing. If you do start sharing please @ her at @JenFrahm and use our hashtag #CreatingChange You can find more about Jen here; For those working in change: https://conversationsofchange.com.au/   For those leading change https://drjenfrahm.com/   LinkedIn   LinkedIn company page   Facebook page   Twitter   Amazon for book

In our first episode with an international guest, Dr Jen Frahm (from Melbourne, Australia), gives her amazing insights to change.  Jen is a highly experienced change practitioner (and Ph.D. Dr no less) and we learned so much from this conversation.  Jen talks about loving the messiness of change, why being a 'slashie' is so hard, her advice for new change practitioners and leaders and why she thinks, as change practitioners, we need to get better at sharing. If you do start sharing please @ her at @JenFrahm and use our hashtag #CreatingChange You can find more about Jen here; For those working in change: <a href="https://conversationsofchange.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://conversationsofchange.com.au/</a> For those leading change <a href="https://drjenfrahm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drjenfrahm.com/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfrahm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/conversations-of-change/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn company page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/conversationsofchange/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jenfrahm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Change-implementing-workplace-change-ebook/dp/B072ZWHDQP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538730553&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dr+jen+frahm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon for book</a>

Creating Change - Episode 7: Dr Jen Frahm - The  beautiful messiness of change, the international community and a polite request for sharing

In this episode, I talk all things change and Thinking Environment with the glorious Sophie Stephenson. The Thinking Environment provides an experiential way of learning how to do the good thinking that leads to good doing.  About the Thinking Environment (taken from Sophie's website) "The Thinking Environment was originally conceived by Nancy Kline, Time to Think, who observed that ‘the quality of everything that we do depends on the quality of the thinking that we do first’.  Thinking matters – it precedes, runs through and impacts on the things that matter most – our lives, families, friendships and relationships, our work and endeavours, the way we are with the world. It shapes the decisions we make and the things we surround ourselves with – ultimately, it creates our happiness. If we want to make good decisions, solve problems creatively, innovate, communicate well, have good relationships, mediate our way through challenging situations, think about how we can solve our own problems as well as those facing the world, we need to think well individually and in groups." Find out more about the Thinking Environment and Nancy Kline at: www.timetothink.com  Find out more about Sophie via; Twitter: @TheThinkingProj https://www.thethinkingproject.co.uk/ 

In this episode, I talk all things change and Thinking Environment with the glorious Sophie Stephenson. The Thinking Environment provides an experiential way of learning how to do the good thinking that leads to good doing.  About the Thinking Environment (taken from Sophie's website) "The Thinking Environment was originally conceived by Nancy Kline, Time to Think, who observed that ‘the quality of everything that we do depends on the quality of the thinking that we do first’.  Thinking matters – it precedes, runs through and impacts on the things that matter most – our lives, families, friendships and relationships, our work and endeavours, the way we are with the world. It shapes the decisions we make and the things we surround ourselves with – ultimately, it creates our happiness. If we want to make good decisions, solve problems creatively, innovate, communicate well, have good relationships, mediate our way through challenging situations, think about how we can solve our own problems as well as those facing the world, we need to think well individually and in groups." Find out more about the Thinking Environment and Nancy Kline at: <a href="http://www.timetothink.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timetothink.com</a> Find out more about Sophie via; Twitter: @TheThinkingProj <a href="https://www.thethinkingproject.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thethinkingproject.co.uk/</a>

Creating Change - Episode 6: Sophie Stephenson - Change and the Thinking Environment 

In this episode, I chat with the amazing Kate Faragher. Kate is an actress by background but has ended up in the world of communications and entrepreneurship (starting her own nursery) and is currently writing a book.  We talk about energy and nudges and feedback. The impact of acting on Kate's work. Language and dialogue and more.  I LOVED this one. Kate is brilliant and I hope you seek her out for more of her brilliance.  You can find out more about Kate on Twitter @Kate_Faragher  You can watch her TedX here &gt; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vHuuiBH9T8   Other things referenced in the podcast = The Element by Ken Robinson - http://sirkenrobinson.com/finding-your-element/ Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth &amp; Happiness - Richard Thaler &amp; Cass Sunstein - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudge_(book) Synthetron: www.synthetron.com Silent Retreat: www.dipa.dhamma.org 

In this episode, I chat with the amazing Kate Faragher. Kate is an actress by background but has ended up in the world of communications and entrepreneurship (starting her own nursery) and is currently writing a book.  We talk about energy and nudges and feedback. The impact of acting on Kate's work. Language and dialogue and more.  I LOVED this one. Kate is brilliant and I hope you seek her out for more of her brilliance.  You can find out more about Kate on Twitter @Kate_Faragher  You can watch her TedX here &gt; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vHuuiBH9T8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vHuuiBH9T8</a> Other things referenced in the podcast = The Element by Ken Robinson - <a href="http://sirkenrobinson.com/finding-your-element/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sirkenrobinson.com/finding-your-element/</a> Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth &amp; Happiness - Richard Thaler &amp; Cass Sunstein - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudge_(book)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudge_(book)</a> Synthetron: <a href="http://www.synthetron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.synthetron.com</a> Silent Retreat: <a href="http://www.dopadhamma.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dipa.dhamma.org</a>

Creating Change - Episode 5: Kate Faragher - The Interplay of Change, Language, Acting & More!

In this episode, Hodan Noor, coach and change maker, talks honestly about her own personal journey through change and how this has shaped her approach to change in general. A key theme is about how important it is to really know ourselves before change can happen. To understand our stuff and how that impacts on the people around us and how vitally important managers can be to the success of their people, and therefore, change.  Our chat also highlights the importance of people having time to develop through coaching, learning and development and even more simply, time to reflect and answer key questions.  The honesty and humility in this episode is exquisite. I can't wait to hear what you think.    You can find out more about Hodan on Twitter @HodanNoor2 or find her on LinkedIn. 

In this episode, Hodan Noor, coach and change maker, talks honestly about her own personal journey through change and how this has shaped her approach to change in general. A key theme is about how important it is to really know ourselves before change can happen. To understand our stuff and how that impacts on the people around us and how vitally important managers can be to the success of their people, and therefore, change.  Our chat also highlights the importance of people having time to develop through coaching, learning and development and even more simply, time to reflect and answer key questions.  The honesty and humility in this episode is exquisite. I can't wait to hear what you think.  You can find out more about Hodan on Twitter @HodanNoor2 or find her on LinkedIn.

Creating Change - Episode 4: Hodan Noor - The Importance of Knowing Ourselves Before Change Can Happen

In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Gemma McDonald, an independent change agent and all round brilliant human.  Through our conversation, we hear about Gemma's experience of change in the banking sector and in the NHS. We discuss the key themes she has seen and how we need to stop being so 'institutionalised' in our thinking about work, and therefore change. A key theme throughout is the importance of the individual and therefore the importance of good self-insight and mental health. We bond over both being seen as 'rebels' too. She paints a bright future for change if we can just start getting into the depths of what it is all really about.  You can find out more about Gemma and chat to her on Twitter @GemmaVMcd She also mentions; @EnergyProjectUk  @SeaSaltLearning &amp; @JulianStodd    Apologies there may be some background rustling in this episode but it is hopefully easy to ignore with all the good stuff you will be hearing. 

In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Gemma McDonald, an independent change agent and all round brilliant human.  Through our conversation, we hear about Gemma's experience of change in the banking sector and in the NHS. We discuss the key themes she has seen and how we need to stop being so 'institutionalised' in our thinking about work, and therefore change. A key theme throughout is the importance of the individual and therefore the importance of good self-insight and mental health. We bond over both being seen as 'rebels' too. She paints a bright future for change if we can just start getting into the depths of what it is all really about.  You can find out more about Gemma and chat to her on Twitter @GemmaVMcd She also mentions; @EnergyProjectUk  @SeaSaltLearning &amp; @JulianStodd  Apologies there may be some background rustling in this episode but it is hopefully easy to ignore with all the good stuff you will be hearing.

Creating Change Episode 3 - Gemma McDonald - The Role & Importance of the Individual in Change

In this episode I get to talk all things change, behaviour change and digital health apps with Liz Ashall-Payne. Liz is CEO and founder of ORCHA - The organisations for review of care and health apps -  www.orcha.co.uk I have learned so much on this podcast and it was a LOT of fun to do too. Apologies, we switched off all known technology but then got scuppered by a door bell and a landline so we stopped recording and I have had to merge the files in the middle. It doesn't detract from how ace it is though! You can check out Liz @LizAshallPayne and Orcha @OrchaUK   Liz has kindly provided further information related to what we talked about below.    Digital Health Schools - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rUlVkeXMq4&amp;t=81s  GPs talking about recommending apps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VcuUAmbWt4  Clinical Psychologist talking about recommending apps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf24LFIZ4s8&amp;t=11s  &amp; How to use Orcha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWzmHf7AjOU    Once again we would love to know what you think so please tweet me at @SarahBoydh and let me know!

In this episode I get to talk all things change, behaviour change and digital health apps with Liz Ashall-Payne. Liz is CEO and founder of ORCHA - The organisations for review of care and health apps -  <a href="http://www.orcha.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.orcha.co.uk</a> I have learned so much on this podcast and it was a LOT of fun to do too. Apologies, we switched off all known technology but then got scuppered by a door bell and a landline so we stopped recording and I have had to merge the files in the middle. It doesn't detract from how ace it is though! You can check out Liz @LizAshallPayne and Orcha @OrchaUK Liz has kindly provided further information related to what we talked about below.  Digital Health Schools - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rUlVkeXMq4&amp;t=81s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rUlVkeXMq4&amp;t=81s</a> GPs talking about recommending apps - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VcuUAmbWt4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VcuUAmbWt4</a> Clinical Psychologist talking about recommending apps - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf24LFIZ4s8&amp;t=11s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf24LFIZ4s8&amp;t=11s</a> &amp; How to use Orcha - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWzmHf7AjOU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWzmHf7AjOU</a> Once again we would love to know what you think so please tweet me at @SarahBoydh and let me know!

Creating Change Episode 2 - Liz Ashall-Payne - Behaviour Change Via Digital Health Apps

Hello and welcome to the first ever Creating Change podcast!Our first guest is Jill de Bene (@BeneJill) and she is awesome. Jill and I have worked together on and off for years and she is the person I have learned from the most. Jill is an amazing coach, boss, director and friend and I can't wait for you to hear her magic too.  In this episode we talk about how Jill ended up working in change, her experience of change programmes, her belief in storytelling and her own 'hobby', her blog, Live Boldly (https://www.liveboldly.co.uk/). I thoroughly enjoyed creating this episode and I hope you love listening to it just as much.  We would love your feedback so please comment below or let us know via Twitter @sarahboydh and @BeneJill. 

Hello and welcome to the first ever Creating Change podcast!Our first guest is Jill de Bene (@BeneJill) and she is awesome. Jill and I have worked together on and off for years and she is the person I have learned from the most. Jill is an amazing coach, boss, director and friend and I can't wait for you to hear her magic too.  In this episode we talk about how Jill ended up working in change, her experience of change programmes, her belief in storytelling and her own 'hobby', her blog, Live Boldly (<a href="https://www.liveboldly.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.liveboldly.co.uk/</a>). I thoroughly enjoyed creating this episode and I hope you love listening to it just as much.  We would love your feedback so please comment below or let us know via Twitter @sarahboydh and @BeneJill.

Creating Change Episode 1: Jill de Bene - Organisational Change

Conversations to help you think about, create and do change differently by @sarahboydh #CreatingChange

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 Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work!  Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship.  Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics:   “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?  Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.  Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.  Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?  “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?  Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.  “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.  Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?  Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).  According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.  The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.  Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.  What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.  The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.  Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.   Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!   Links and Resources:  What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by Dr. John Gottman  The Gottman Institute, Seattle   www.gottman.com    www.neilsattin.com/gottman    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out! 

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Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work! Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship. Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics: <ul> <li> “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?</li> <li> Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?</li> <li> “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?</li> <li> Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.</li> <li> “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?</li> <li> Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).</li> <li> According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.</li> <li> The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.</li> <li> Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.</li> <li> What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.</li> <li> The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.</li> <li> Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.</li> </ul> Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!  Links and Resources: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Love-Last-Betrayal/dp/1451608489/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal</a> by Dr. John Gottman The Gottman Institute, Seattle <a href="http://www.gottman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.gottman.com</a> <a href="http://www.neilsattin.com/gottman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.neilsattin.com/gottman</a>    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelationshipAliveCommunity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Relationship Alive Community</a> on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: <a href="http://www.therailsplitters.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Railsplitters - Check them Out! </a>

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