Change Cafe with Rich Batchelor

Welcome to Episode 2 of Change Cafe, the ACMP Ontario podcast exploring the real stories behind how change actually happens.Host Andrew Ourique sits down with Rich Batchelor, President of ACMP Global, founding member of ACMP, former Toronto Chapter President, and a globally respected change management leader with more than 30 years of experience delivering large-scale transformational change across public and private sectors.In this episode, Rich shares his journey into change management, a pivotal career moment that reshaped how he approaches consulting engagements, and why successful change must be done with people, not to people. The conversation also explores the role of curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning in building effective change leadership.Rich is an author, educator, and long-time advocate for advancing the change management profession worldwide. Throughout his career, he has helped shape the discipline while championing practical, people-centered approaches to transformation.Subscribe for future episodes of Change Cafe featuring leaders across industries.Follow ACMP Ontario on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming episodes and events.