The Transformation Leaders Podcast: Expert Strategies for Leading Organizational Change and Transformation
Welcome to ’The Transformation Leaders Podcast: Expert Strategies for Leading Organizational Change and Transformation.’ Join us as we dive into insightful conversations with top industry leaders, change agents, and transformation experts. Each episode unpacks proven strategies, leadership insights, and innovative approaches to drive impactful change and guide organizations through complex transformations. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this podcast is your go-to resource for mastering the art of leading and managing transformation in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Episodes
Welcome back to the Transformation Leaders Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Alex Heublein, Chief Innovation Officer and a veteran in the world of digital transformation.
Together, we explore the intersection of innovation and transformation—what it really means to drive change in today’s fast-moving world, and why technology alone isn't the answer.
🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why transformation is le...
Welcome back to the Transformation Leaders Podcast! In this powerful episode, I'm delighted to speak with Valerie Sandjivy - adaptive leadership mentor, business coach, and seasoned transformation expert.
Together, we dive deep into the core principles of authentic transformation, exploring why true change must be deeply embodied rather than merely accepted. Valerie shares practical wisdom from her remarkable journey through vastly...
In this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Shanda Gore, an expert in leadership development, strategic planning, and culture building. With over 25 years of experience across 20 industries, Dr. Gore shares invaluable insights on what it truly takes to drive successful organisational change and develop high-performing teams.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The key ingredients of successful tran...
In this episode, we dive deep into leadership, transformation, and influence with Gregor Purdy, a seasoned leader who has driven large-scale change at Amazon, Apple, and beyond.
Gregor shares battle-tested strategies on stakeholder alignment, leading high-impact teams, and navigating corporate politics to drive transformation success.
Whether you're leading change in a startup or a global enterprise, this conversation is packed wit...
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 festive season, sharing exciting updates to the podcast, and exploring the five key trends shaping business transformation this year.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The exciting changes coming to The Transformation Leaders Podcast in 2025,
- How AI, sustainability, workforce evolut...
In this episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Graham Abbey, Chief Executive of Farley Performance, to explore the powerful lessons businesses can learn from the world of sports. Drawing on his diverse career in engineering, HR, and consulting, Graeme shares fascinating insights into how Bath Rugby’s transformation journey offers a blueprint for organisational success.
🚀 Key Takeaways:
- Discover how sp...
In this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, Tony Lockwood interviews Alicia James, a seasoned change management professional and author of Mars and Venus: How Project Managers and Change Managers Can Work Together for the Greater Good.
Elisa shares her journey into change management, her perspectives on transformation, and insights from her book.
Here's what you'll learn:
The Distinction Between Change and Transformation...
In this episode of the Transformation Leaders podcast, we explore the evolving intersection of technology and organisational change with Ash Gawthorp, Chief Academy Officer at 1010.
Discover;
- why tech roles now require more than just coding skills,
- the real challenges organisations face when modernising legacy systems, and
- why embracing continuous change is vital as AI reshapes the industry.
Ash shares insightful anecdot...
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 episode, you’ll learn:
- The groundbreaking ways AI agents are reshaping the workplace and the surprising benefits that come when humans are freed from repetitive tasks.
- Why the key to thriving in a fast-changing world isn’t just innovation, but a continual transformation that challeng...
🎯 Ready to transform your business?
Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, business transformation is key to staying competitive in today’s fast-changing world. But where do you even start?
In this episode, we break down business transformation into 9 clear and actionable pillars, using the TLBoK 9 Pillar Framework.
These 9 pillars will help you structure your approach, avoid common pitfalls, and ultimately, drive real, l...
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 that he operates now. As CEO & Chief Disrupter, at Inclusion Crowd, he brings a wealth of expertise in executive development, policy advocacy, creating inclusive cultures and attracting top talent. Inclusion Crowd's mission is to ensure that organisations truly reflect the diverse so...
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 upcoming Transformation Leaders Roadmap, a 90-day accelerator designed to help transformation professionals master the 9 Pillar TLBoK framework.
Facilitated by industry experts Tony Lockwood and Tim Rogers, this interactive book club-style program features 9 live sessions where particip...
Tony is delighted to be joined by Coach David Greer today. We discuss David’s experience in creating transformations in his businesses. David asserts that whether we want to create personal or organizational change, we just start by changing what it is we believe about ourselves or our organisation.
Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything with Tony or David comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond.
A...
Tony is delighted to announce a joint venture with Tim Rogers, host of the 'Adapting to Change Podcast'.
In this episode, we introduce the Transformation Leaders Roadmap, a 90-day accelerator designed to help transformation professionals master the 9 Pillar TLBoK framework.
Facilitated by industry experts Tony Lockwood and Tim Rogers, this interactive book club-style program features 9 live sessions where participants dive deep int...
Tony is delighted to be joined by Anne Marie Purcell, the Chief Transformation Officer at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
Laughter fills an episode with many insightful stories from Anne Marie's 'bloody great career'.
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About Tony Lockwood
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 non-profit organisations. Our discussion covered many elements, including how to gain alignment in diverse teams and what he learned as a maths teacher, which has enabled his success these days.
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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 promise you you'll leave this show with a new perspective on how you lead change and transformation in your organisation. . #accessibility #Leadership #SuccessStory #transformationalleadership #diversity #inclusion #clairedellar
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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 #Leadership #SuccessStory #transformationalleadership #productivityhacks #shanespraggs
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About Tony Lockwood
Tony's guest today is Valentina Smirnova, Head of Finance Operations at AXA Partners, she shares her insightful roadmap for navigating Cultural Diversity Matters in 2024. Discover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her success story and learn how you too can champion cultural diversity in your community and workplace.
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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 for transformation leaders.
Grab yourself a copy here. - https://thetransformationleadershub.com/checkout-tlbok/
About Tony Lockwood
After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help ...
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