In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Rahul Karan Sharma—organizational development consultant, fractional CLO, and Forbes Coaches Council member—to explore what it really takes to lead through change that matters.
Rahul has spent 20+ years helping companies navigate post-merger integration, cultural alignment, and leadership acceleration. But his secret isn’t in a strategy deck—it’s in centering the people behind the process.
Together, we unpack:
- Why most change efforts fail—not because of planning, but because of people
- How poor communication during transitions drives attrition and burnout
- The difference between executing a training and building real leadership capability
- How fractional CLOs can fill a crucial gap for small and mid-size organizations
- What leaders get wrong at the “achiever” stage—and how to move beyond it
- Rahul’s proprietary CLIMB Framework, a roadmap for evolving from invisible contributor to legacy-building influencer
- Why internal trust is the most undervalued currency in transformation
- How “visibility is the new currency”—and why content matters for leaders
Transformation is personal. It requires consistency, empathy, and the courage to lead from the inside out.
🔗 Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn or at rahulkaransharma.com
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