10 - Change: By Choice, By Chance, By Design

Change is everywhere right now, and it is landing in very different ways for each of us. In this solo episode, Lisa explores the human experience of change, whether it is chosen, unexpected, or something we are being asked to lead, and offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on finding a way forward.Have you been feeling unsettled, restless, or quietly aware that something is shifting, even if you cannot quite name what it is yet? Or perhaps change has already arrived in your life in a way you did not expect, and you are still finding your footing.In this solo episode, Lisa returns to the microphone after a short break to explore change in all its forms. Drawing on her own lived experience and many years of working with people and leaders through complex transitions, she reflects on why change feels particularly intense right now and why it cannot be reduced to strategy or plans alone.Lisa introduces three lenses through which change often shows up in our lives. The change we choose, the change that happens to us without warning, and the change we are asked to lead on behalf of others. Through personal reflection, real examples, and gentle but practical guidance, this episode invites you to slow down, recognise where you are in relation to change, and approach what is unfolding with greater honesty, care, and self compassion.Throughout the episode, Lisa speaks openly about the emotional and physical impact of change, why unplanned change can feel deeply personal, and how leaders can handle change in ways that preserve dignity, trust, and humanity. This is not a conversation about fixing or forcing change, but about understanding it, humanising it, and finding a way forward one step at a time.In this episode, Lisa explores:Why change feels so overwhelming right now, both personally and collectivelyThe three different ways change shows up in our lives and why they require different responsesHow to work with the feeling that change is needed, even when clarity feels elusiveThe emotional reality of unplanned change and why it can mirror griefWhat truly makes change succeed or fail when you are leading others through itThis episode is especially for you if you are in a season of transition, feeling the stirrings of change, navigating something unexpected, or holding responsibility for guiding others through uncertainty.Listen NowIf you are living through change, sensing it on the horizon, or supporting others through it, this episode will help you feel less alone, more grounded, and more able to take the next right step forward.Connect with Lisa BirtlesWebsite: lisabirtles.comInstagram: @lisabthecoach