Episode #472 - How Embracing Change Within Your Business Makes You A Better Leader - with Simon Phillips

On this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we’re diving deep into change management, leadership, and scaling impact with Simon Phillips—a seasoned expert in orchestrating change for both organisations and individuals.

With 25+ years of experience, including time at Accenture and over two decades running his own consultancy, Simon has developed powerful frameworks like the Delta Model for Change and the LACE Way for Human-Centric Leadership. His mission? To develop a million changemakers—people who can support others in making positive transformations.

What We Cover in This Episode:

🔹 The Psychology of Change – Why people don’t resist change itself but rather being changed, and how leaders can foster engagement.
🔹 Empathy & Leadership – The power of vulnerability, self-empathy, and active listening in building trust and high-performing teams.
🔹 Scaling a Knowledge Business – How Simon evolved his approach, from expanding teams to deepening value and leveraging AI tools.
🔹 Resilience & Growth – Simon’s personal journey, including lessons from surviving a severe car crash and overcoming imposter syndrome.
🔹 Business Development & Networks – The importance of long-term relationships and how platforms like LinkedIn have shaped Simon’s approach.

If you’re navigating change, leading a team, or looking to scale a business while maintaining impact, this episode is packed with insights and strategies you can apply right away.

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Simon can be found here:

https://www.simonphillips.co.uk/

https://changemakerpledge.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonphillips/

 

Resources:

The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-second-book-by-steven-bartlett-keep-it-to-yourself-steven-bartlett/7257436?ean=9781529146509

What’s Your Dream? by Simon Squibb - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/what-s-your-dream-find-you