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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 14 MIN

Leading Through Change: 6 Keys for Badass Leaders Navigating Stormy Seas

from Badass Leaders Podcast: Leadership, Career Growth, and Company Culture · host Angela Gill Nelms

Change isn’t on the horizon — it’s here, it’s loud, and if you’re leading a team, you’re feeling the waves. In this episode of Badass Leaders, Angela Gill Nelms walks you through six essential leadership keys to help you steer through turbulence with clarity, empathy, and resilience.You'll discover how to:- Set the right pace so your team isn't overwhelmed or lost- Create the anchor of routine when uncertainty is the only constant- Use empathy as your compass when direction isn’t clear- Shift from resisting change to adapting boldly- Celebrate small wins to build momentum and trust- Prepare for the calm after the storm so your team comes out strongerWhether you’re managing a pivot, crisis, growth surge, or cultural shift — this episode is your map for steering through the storm without capsizing.👉 Subscribe, like, and comment below: share what storm you’re navigating and let’s build that badass resilience together.Key Questions Answered:- What’s the biggest mistake leaders make when steering through change?- How can I set a pace that neither paralyzes nor outpaces my team?- Why do routines matter more than ever during disruption?- How does empathy factor into leadership when everything’s shifting?- When should you stop resisting change and start adapting?- How do you celebrate wins when it feels like nothing is working?- What does “preparing for calm” mean — and how do you do it?- How do you emerge from change stronger, not just surviving?Key Themes:Change LeadershipResilience & AgilityTeam Culture During TurbulenceRoutine & StabilityEmpathy in LeadershipAdaptation vs ResistanceCelebrating ProgressLeading Through UncertaintyHigh-Performance Teams in CrisisKeywords:leadership change management, navigating change for leaders, how to lead through turbulence, resilience in leadership, team culture during change, shift from resistance to adaptability, empathy in leadership, routines during uncertainty, badass leadership strategies, Angela Gill Nelms change leadership#Leadership#ChangeManagement#Resilience#BadassLeaders#TeamCulture#Adaptability#LeadThroughChange#EmpathyInLeadership#HighPerformanceTeams#NavigatingChangeMentioned this Episode:The fragile refuge of routines in a time of uncertainty by Amy J. Ko: https://medium.com/bits-and-behavior/the-fragile-refuge-of-routines-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-4ecce13a99d0New EY US Consulting study:https://www.ey.com/en_us/newsroom/2023/03/new-ey-us-consulting-study Resist Resisting from Calm: https://www.calm.com/blog/navigating-change Conflict Management highlights from the Badass Leaders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7boqkSxN9U&t=3sRead the full blog here: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/navigating-change-a-leaders-6-keys-to-steering-through-stormy-seas/ About Angela:Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com. About The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at [email protected] to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass/podcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Dg8OQ7SqtGtSiCWQUfLB?si=c17c0f1abe29446fApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Badass-Leaders-Podcast-Brave-Hearts-Brave-Conversations-Badass-Leaders/B0DS2CQL9V?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.

Change isn’t on the horizon — it’s here, it’s loud, and if you’re leading a team, you’re feeling the waves. In this episode of Badass Leaders, Angela Gill Nelms walks you through six essential leadership keys to help you steer through turbulence with clarity, empathy, and resilience.You'll discover how to:- Set the right pace so your team isn't overwhelmed or lost- Create the anchor of routine when uncertainty is the only constant- Use empathy as your compass when direction isn’t clear- Shift from resisting change to adapting boldly- Celebrate small wins to build momentum and trust- Prepare for the calm after the storm so your team comes out strongerWhether you’re managing a pivot, crisis, growth surge, or cultural shift — this episode is your map for steering through the storm without capsizing.👉 Subscribe, like, and comment below: share what storm you’re navigating and let’s build that badass resilience together.Key Questions Answered:- What’s the biggest mistake leaders make when steering through change?- How can I set a pace that neither paralyzes nor outpaces my team?- Why do routines matter more than ever during disruption?- How does empathy factor into leadership when everything’s shifting?- When should you stop resisting change and start adapting?- How do you celebrate wins when it feels like nothing is working?- What does “preparing for calm” mean — and how do you do it?- How do you emerge from change stronger, not just surviving?Key Themes:Change LeadershipResilience & AgilityTeam Culture During TurbulenceRoutine & StabilityEmpathy in LeadershipAdaptation vs ResistanceCelebrating ProgressLeading Through UncertaintyHigh-Performance Teams in CrisisKeywords:leadership change management, navigating change for leaders, how to lead through turbulence, resilience in leadership, team culture during change, shift from resistance to adaptability, empathy in leadership, routines during uncertainty, badass leadership strategies, Angela Gill Nelms change leadership#Leadership#ChangeManagement#Resilience#BadassLeaders#TeamCulture#Adaptability#LeadThroughChange#EmpathyInLeadership#HighPerformanceTeams#NavigatingChangeMentioned this Episode:The fragile refuge of routines in a time of uncertainty by Amy J. Ko: https://medium.com/bits-and-behavior/the-fragile-refuge-of-routines-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-4ecce13a99d0New EY US Consulting study:https://www.ey.com/en_us/newsroom/2023/03/new-ey-us-consulting-study Resist Resisting from Calm: https://www.calm.com/blog/navigating-change Conflict Management highlights from the Badass Leaders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7boqkSxN9U&t=3sRead the full blog here: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/navigating-change-a-leaders-6-keys-to-steering-through-stormy-seas/ About Angela:Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com. About The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at [email protected] to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass/podcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Dg8OQ7SqtGtSiCWQUfLB?si=c17c0f1abe29446fApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Badass-Leaders-Podcast-Brave-Hearts-Brave-Conversations-Badass-Leaders/B0DS2CQL9V?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.

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