Leading Change Conversations

By: Ulrike Seminati
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  • Welcome to “Leading Change Conversations”, THE unique podcast where we explore real-life situations with leaders like you, helping you conquer organizational change challenges. In every episode, we take a deep dive into a specific case study, sharing practical tips and strategies along the way. Our mission is simple: to arm you and your team with actionable roadmaps that make implementing these lessons at work a breeze, all while helping you achieve your goals with ease and joy.
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  • Leveraging The Power Of Multicultural Teams

    Leveraging The Power Of Multicultural Teams
    Oct 7 2024
    In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Peter Murphy explore how to align multicultural teams for success and why diverse backgrounds can actually strengthen company culture and drive innovation. Many leaders express that managing multicultural teams can be challenging, but we believe that embracing these differences can unlock incredible potential for growth.Key Takeaways:Multicultural Teams as a Strength: Diverse perspectives can fuel creativity and help solve business development challenges, such as revenue growth. The more varied the team’s thinking, the more unique solutions arise.Leadership Mindset Shift: As a leader, it’s crucial to understand that you don’t always have the answers. Instead, the answers will come from your team, often in surprising ways. A multicultural team increases the chance of new perspectives and ideas emerging.Fear-Setting Exercise: If you're hesitant to go "too multicultural," try the fear-setting exercise from Tim Ferriss. This tool helps identify your worst-case scenario and address any fears or procrastination related to change.Self-Awareness and Communication: To fully leverage a multicultural team, first develop an understanding of how your view differs from those of other cultures. This self-awareness will help you appreciate and make the most of others' perspectives.Beyond Nationalities: Multiculturalism isn’t just about nationalities; it’s also about gender, age, and different experiences. Surround yourself with a truly diverse team to unlock more opportunities.Direct vs. Indirect Communication: Whether you’re a direct or indirect communicator, clearly state your thoughts upfront. It's also helpful to explain your communication style to your team so they understand how to interpret your messages.The Power of Non-Verbal Cues: Be cautious with written communication, especially when being direct with those from more indirect cultures. Without non-verbal cues, your message may be misinterpreted. In critical situations, consider using video messages to convey tone and emotions more clearly.Embracing Change: Change is challenging, and different cultures view it in unique ways. By leveraging these different perspectives, you can avoid common pitfalls and reduce resistance to change, turning diversity into a positive force for progress.Tune in to learn how to unlock the full potential of your multicultural team and drive real change in your organization!If you want to improve you own skills on leading change or communicating more effectively check out Ulrike’s online live courses for individuals here.Thanks for tuning into 'Leading Change Conversations'! We hope you found our discussion inspiring and informative. If you enjoyed it, remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Plus, sign up for our Newsletter to access our practical transformation roadmaps on a regular basis. Until next time, keep leading, keep learning, and making a difference!About Peter MurphyPeter Murphy Lewis is the CEO of Strategic Pete and Head of Growth at WebStreet. With a strong background in digital marketing and business development, Peter loves creating innovative strategies that drive growth and engagement. He's passionate about using technology and data to transform businesses and build genuine connections.https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermurphylewis/ About Ulrike SeminatiUlrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.Connect with Ulrike!Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati/Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com
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    33 mins
  • Managing your emotions and those of others through change

    Managing your emotions and those of others through change
    Sep 24 2024
    Episode Overview: In this episode, Desi Jagger and I dive deep into the emotional side of leadership during times of change. We explore how leaders can effectively manage their own emotions and those of their teams, to navigate transitions smoothly and foster growth. From embracing uncertainty to building resilience, this episode provides practical insights and strategies to help leaders thrive in ever-changing environments. Leaders often feel the need to be perfect during change: having all the answers, being fully prepared, and reacting appropriately in every situation. This pressure can impact emotional balance, making managing expectations and leading authentically essential.Key Topics Discussed:1. Understanding the Change CurveWhy leaders must be aware of their own position in the change curve relative to their team.How to align strategies with varying stages of acceptance and resistance within the team.Tailoring communication and support to bridge gaps between leaders' and team members' readiness for change.2. Shifting from a Victim Mindset to an Empowered MindsetThe victim mindset limits leadership by seeing obstacles as uncontrollable.An empowered mindset promotes ownership of challenges, adaptability, and inspires a culture of accountability and growth.3. The Power of Selective VulnerabilityLeaders can build trust and authenticity by selectively sharing challenges, without compromising authority.Striking the right balance in vulnerability strengthens team connections and motivates people through transitions.Reference: The Seven Levels of Intimacy by Matthew Kelly.4. Embracing UncertaintyWhy leaders must embrace uncertainty to remain flexible and resilient.Viewing uncertainty as an opportunity to innovate and adapt, rather than as a threat.The role of embracing ambiguity in making timely decisions and maintaining confidence during change.5. Building Resilience for Repetitive ChangeHow leaders can develop emotional and mental toughness to handle continuous disruptions.The importance of resilience in maintaining stability, inspiring optimism, and promoting a culture that views change as an opportunity for growth.Actionable Takeaways:Be mindful of your emotional responses to change and consider how your team might be experiencing the transition differently.Shift from a victim mindset to an empowered mindset to lead with confidence and adaptability.Practice selective vulnerability to build trust while maintaining strong leadership.Embrace uncertainty as a pathway to innovation and resilience.Build your capacity for repetitive change by fostering a culture of persistence and optimism within your team.Recommended Reading: The Seven Levels of Intimacy by Matthew Kelly.Tune in next time for more insights on leadership and organizational dynamics. If you want to improve you own skills on leading change or communicating more effectively check out Ulrike’s online live courses for individuals here.Thanks for tuning into 'Leading Change Conversations'! We hope you found our discussion inspiring and informative. If you enjoyed it, remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Plus, sign up for our Newsletter to access our practical transformation roadmaps on a regular basis. Until next time, keep leading, keep learning, and making a difference!About Desi JaggerDesi is a certified leadership coach. She helps leaders to sustain peak performance in times of complex change, such as post-merger integration and organizational restructuring.She does this through team and 1on1 coaching, equipping leaders with the right mindset and tools to bring out the best in themselves and others.https://www.linkedin.com/in/desijagger/ About Ulrike SeminatiUlrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.Connect with Ulrike!Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati/Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com
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    33 mins
  • From Vision to Reality: Cultivating a Thriving Company Culture

    From Vision to Reality: Cultivating a Thriving Company Culture
    Jul 16 2024

    Welcome to this episode where Ulrike and her guest, Knut Karlsen, dive deep into the world of leading change and building a company from the ground up. Our discussion will focus on the two pivotal factors that shape a successful company: external motivation and internal motivation.

    Key Topics Covered:

    1. External Motivation: How your company's contribution to solving global issues can inspire and drive your mission.
    2. Internal Motivation: Creating an environment where employees are excited and motivated to come to work every day. Discover the importance of hiring the right people from the start and establishing a culture where accountability and growth are central.
    3. Learning from Large Organizations: Even if large organizations may sometimes appear dysfunctional, they offer valuable lessons. Learn how a strong, clear strategy that addresses major issues and aligns resources can lead to success.
    4. Purpose-Driven Work: A compelling company purpose can significantly boost employee motivation, leading them to go above and beyond. We'll explore how to use this purpose to drive performance and innovation.
    5. Balancing Engagement and Personal Time: Understand the importance of balancing high engagement with adequate personal time. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of constant change and focus on doing fewer things exceptionally well.
    6. Cultivating Company Culture: Discover the ongoing responsibility of management to nurture culture, listen to employee ideas, and create a safe space for feedback and growth.
    7. Mindset Shift in Leadership: Explore the transition from a "more-more-more" approach to a "less-but-great" mentality in senior management. Learn how this shift can improve overall productivity and employee satisfaction.

    Join us as we uncover practical strategies for leading change and creating a thriving company culture that drives success and fulfillment for everyone involved.

    Tune in next time for more insights on leadership and organizational dynamics. If you want to improve your own skills in leading change or communicating more effectively, check out Ulrike’s online live courses for individuals here.


    Thanks for tuning into 'Leading Change Conversations'! We hope you found our discussion inspiring and informative. Remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed it. Plus, sign up for our Newsletter to access our practical transformation roadmaps on a regular basis.


    Until next time, keep leading, keep learning, and making a difference!



    About Knut Karlsen

    Knut Karlsen is co-founder, Chief Growth Officer and Chair of Atlas Agro, a company that aims to decarbonise nitrogen fertiliser production. In 2023 Atlas Agro received the largest financing round of any Swiss company. Knut has worked as a consultant and business leader worldwide, including as a Partner at PWC, President of Yara in Brazil, and CEO of Umoe Bioenergy. Knut is Norwegian and moved to Switzerland last year after ten years in Brazil.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/knut-karlsen-8b03b3/



    About Ulrike Seminati

    Ulrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.


    Connect with Ulrike!

    Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati/

    Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com
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    31 mins

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