C is for Change

Walking by a graveyard…. Perhaps not what one would associate with happiness, but bear with me and on this episode, I’ll tell you why it may do exactly that. A word of warning – some of the exercises I mentioned on this episode can be triggering – so if sitting with your feelings is something that feels too hard to do at this moment in time, please skip! Putting things in perspective can help us see different sides of a story, in this case, an overall life or job perception. Some of the tools I mentioned:-       Writing your own eulogy: whilst no one would really like to think of this moment, when we think about what we would like to be remembered by what our legacy would be it can help us discern what matters most to us, and whether we are making it a priority in our lives. Are we walking the talk? And the book by Martha Beck I mentioned: https://amzn.eu/d/08qPhSWB-       Negative visualisation: from Dr. Laurie Santos. Imagine that thing that annoys you…now imagine it gone! How does it feel? What does it do?-       Make today your last day: by Dr. Laurie Santos too. And in a similar vein to the eulogy, if we only had 24hrs left, what would we do? What would we focus on? Spend time with?... and are we dedicating time to those now?-       Finding your why: by Simon Sinek. Purpose, and aligning your actions and decisions (in business and life) to it. Game changer. I mentioned on the episode about a Happy Hour event I ran recently – if you want to know of any other events or workshops coming up, sign up to my newsletter! (you will also get some early bird opportunities before they go out to the public!): https://www.coachingwithlucia.com/newsletterWith love, and happinessLucia xConnect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

We are bombarded with information. Self-proclaimed experts and actual experts that share their knowledge on different topics. On the one hand, it can be hard to distinguish who to trust, on the other, even when they are trusted individuals, the amount of information / advise and guidance they offer can be overwhelming. I felt myself experiencing this recently, which triggered this week’s podcast, and a reflection on appearances, imposter syndrome and finding our true self. In this episode I talk about:-       Experts, information and guidance. Maybe less is more and enough is enough…-       Curating our information streams and resources. As an avid self-improvement learner, I seek out information in many different shapes and forms, and I discovered that I also needed to give it a break. -       Trust. Built on reputation and expertise, not followers… If you want to listen to the magnificent podcast I talk about you can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0C4NGR78gbSSB2JrgkhwFD?si=cilmsHPPRZSbnVFTwQIGTw-       Imposter Syndrome: there is way more about it than what I shared here, and is one of my favourite topics to cover – if you want to know more about it drop me a line, I will be putting a workshop about it! If you want to read the Forbes article I mention, you can do so here: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/03/18/the-silent-epidemic-why-imposter-syndrome-is-holding-back-even-the-most-successful-leaders/-       Essential self: absolutely love this from Martha Beck. Our inner compass and wisdom, the true self that knows what works and doesn’t – getting to hear its voice is harder than we think. She talks about it in her book Finding your North Star. Hugging curveballs with kindness and purpose, Lucia xConnect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Our attention span has shortened, we are used to get things with one click, almost immediate delivery…There are of course pros and cons to this, some changes came to make our lives better, but a recent family moment changed my perspective and thought on why a slower pace and not having access to everything at once was perhaps the key to happier living. In this episode I talk about:-       Dopamine hit and social media addiction.-       Slow pace vs fast pace.-       The concepts of time, waiting and effort and what they do to our reward system.-       The messy bits: seeing happiness as a finishing line while happiness happens in the right now.-       Hedonistic adaptation: a concept I learnt from Dr. Laurie Santos, that impacts the way we experience things / moments and their lasting impact. If you want to learn more about Dr. Laurie Santos work, head over to her website: https://www.drlauriesantos.comSo here is my invitation for reflection to you: what if you were to slow down? To focus on enjoying the messy bits? What would that do for you?Hugging curveballs with kindness and purpose, Lucia xConnect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Do you recognise yourself? The limbo, in-between period. Or as I call it: The goo. You’re not “there” yet, but you’re not at the start line either. A lot has changed and yet somehow it all feels the same. Some things are happening, progress is made, but the finishing line does not seem to be quite at reach. Or maybe it never was? The goo is the process of growth and transformation that we frequently want to skip or rush, but is the essential part of the journey. In this episode we talk about:·       what it means and how it feels to be in the goo·       getting to know ourselves, our dreams and desires·       identity, and what it means to lose and grieve who you were, and not knowing quite well who you are becoming·       the power of becomingReady for things to get sticky? Let’s go! Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow me on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

This week we are joined by Diogo Costa Cardoso. Diogo is a citizen of the world, originally from Portugal, now living in London. He is a keen traveller, curious and creative individual! He Is also a highly driven strategist, fuelling growth at global scale, which is what he is currently doing at NBCUniversal.  Diogo is also passionate about empowering young professionals, a passion project he started when he set up NBC’s Young Professionals Network, impacting over 2,000 people & founded the "Starters In Media" industry-wide forum. During our chat Diogo and I talked about travels, living abroad, building a community, the process of self-discovery and achieving lasting happiness.  ·       Duality: born and raised in Portugal, Diogo moved to London to pursue his career dreams. A move that not only helped him develop his confidence and entrepreneurial mindset, but that challenged his self-perception ultimately leading to reconcile a dual identity, feeling at home both in Porto and London.   ·       Wholeness: the process of self-discovery is not one for the faint of heart – a long road (I’d say a forever one!), with twists and turns… but it definitely is a rewarding and fulfilling one! Diogo shared the journey he is one, the village it takes to make it and how to go about acquiring the toolkit you’ll need for it.  ·       Identity and growth: as an ever-evolving species, staying put is not an option, neither it is believing that a past version of ourselves is all that we would ever be. Diogo learned to reconcile all the parts of him. Flaws, wins, learnings and adaptations. Every layer peeled reveals a different aspect, an opportunity… and Diogo has learned to embrace and appreciate every twist and turn.  Diogo, what a pleasure and inspiration it was to have you!. And what a pride and joy has been to see you grow. Thank you again. If you want to connect with Diogo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogo-costa-cardoso-3515685b/To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

This week we are joined by Kahvan Bryan. Kahvan is an award-winning higher education professional who is passionate about influencing change in education and wider society. With a passion for content, Kahvan is a founder of the akhi&saltfish Digital Network, and has hosted over 100 podcasts on his interests including music, combat sports and important stories ranging from wellbeing, history, art, education, grief and everything in between. In addition to this work, Kahvan is a trustee for Young Trustees Movement and would encourage anyone interested in keep update his progress to connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahvanbryan/ During our chat Kavan shared his personal journey, overcoming medical diagnosis, discussing how he has adapted to various challenges throughout his life and emphasized the importance of resilience and identity formation.  Our conversation explored themes of agency and decision-making, particularly in medical and professional contexts, while highlighting the value of taking action despite uncertainty, and the importance of doing so with mindset, self-belief and authenticity.  ·       Kavan's journey of resilience: overcoming a medical diagnosis is not always easy, as it isn’t defying doctor’s orders… but Kahvan does not just sit around and does as he’s told. No. Kahvan listens, researches, makes his own decisions and proceeds! Agency, authenticity, understanding yourself and what’s possible for you.  ·       Teaching: from Kahvan’s decision to become a teacher in China to our shared path in higher education – adaptability, positivity (seeing the world for what it has to offer)… Kahvan’s zest and passion drive and shape how he approaches life, and how these influence his job and projects.  ·       Mindset and success strategies: practice makes progress. Consistent action leads to progress, taking steps forward that will take you closer to where you want to be. It is not about big bold moves (or not always!), but showing up daily and aligning your steps with your goals. And sometimes, like Kahvan, documenting your journey! So you can keep track of how far you’ve come, review the challenges and successes and keep yourself accountable.  ·       Multi-passionate: Kahvan is a regarded professional in higher education, making waves in the access and participation space, but he is also a podcaster, speaker, content creator, trustee… we spoke about one of his projects, Project Mind, a social enterprise created in collaboration with Young Enterprise, and reflected on his approach to leadership and vision evolution - and how his many hats serve and help different purposes.  Kahvan what a pleasure and inspiration it was to have you!. Thank you again. If you want to connect with Kahvan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahvanbryan/ To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

This week we are joined by the wonderful Alison Stead, an ethical, responsible and professional Spiritual Medium Alison was aware very early on of her talents, but pushed it back and tried to ignore them, until it was impossible (something I believe we can all relate to!). From inviting her “invisible friend” to lunch, to establishing connections to help heal people on both sides, to writing books and counselling! Needless to say a conversation with Alison is never dull, not only because of the magnificent stories she shares, but because of her witty, kind, nurturing nature. We spoke about spiritual communication, the nature of intuition, embracing one’s purpose, and what horror / thriller films may be getting wrong!  During our chat we discussed: ·      A Medium's Journey: Alison shared her early encounters with spirit friends and her powerful experience at her grandfather's deathbed, which led her to explore mediumship and spiritual beliefs. She described how these experiences shaped her understanding of life and death, and how she now uses her abilities to provide comfort and guidance to others. ·      Embracing Equality and Open Dialogue: Alison shared her experience of learning from a spiritual perspective to see people as equals beyond their roles or titles, which has influenced her approach to respecting all individuals. Lucia agreed and discussed a study mentioned in Dr. Laurie Santos's podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/id1474245040 ) about the importance of understanding different perspectives through open dialogue, rather than judgment. They both expressed frustration over societal divisions and lack of mutual understanding, emphasizing the need for unconditional positive regard and collaborative conversations to address conflicts. ·      Normalizing Spirit Communication: Alison shared her journey of discovering and embracing mediumship, emphasizing her mission to normalize and make it more accessible. She discussed how societal openness to spirituality has grown over the years, citing examples like Dr. Tyler Swatt's work on signs from the other side. We explored the distinction between coincidences and spirit communications, with Alison explaining that repeated occurrences or messages in unusual contexts are often spiritual.  ·      Intuition and the Body's Brains: what is the nature of intuition and how it connects to the body's three brains? (the head, heart, and gut). Intuition works as an inner pendulum that provides immediate guidance, though this can sometimes be overshadowed by cognitive thinking. Learning to trust and distinguish between different types of intuitive signals is important, as the gut brain holds significant information that can sometimes conflict with or complement the brain's decisions.·      Embracing Purpose Through Intuition: Alison shared her experience of gradually accepting her role as a medium, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's truth rather than just believing in it. She highlighted the significance of intuition and the often unexpected path to finding one's life's work.  Ali, what a pleasure it was to have you!. Thank you again. If you want to connect with Alisonhttps://www.alisonstead-medium.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/alisonstead_medium.and.author/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonstead-spiritualmedium/ To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Hoy nos acompaña Laura Agustín. Tengo el placer de conocer a Laura desde hace mas de 20 años. Compañeras de carrera, de tablas, de industria… y amigas. Y creo que esas son las palabras que mejor la describen: compañera y amiga. Laura es una persona con la que puedes contar, divertida, inteligente, creativa, sorprendente… una crack básicamente, por eso es un placer charlar con ella y compartir parte de su historia. Charlamos sobre la vida, el trabajo, las decisiones y el impacto de ellas. Pero también sobre la importancia de no abandonarse, de explorar, de crear y creer. En todos los ámbitos. Durante nuestra conversación hablamos de:1.     Transición, cambio y creatividad: de España a Inglaterra, pasando por EEUU… de Entretenimiento (¡más de 20 años en Disney!) a la educación… y esa llamada al mundo creativo, que explora por muchos medios – pintura, escritura.. ¿habéis oído hablar de Rosa Pina? No? Pues os invito a seguir su cuenta en Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rosapinalondon/ y sus increíbles relatos y pensamientos en Substack: https://laguspe.substack.com2.     Dudas, y desarrollo personal: de donde viene la inspiración, ¿somos creativos por naturaleza?, ¿es algo con lo que se nace o se hace? Como profesionales del mundo creativo Laura y yo compartimos las dudas que a veces se generan en el desarrollo de ideas, crecimiento profesional (y personal) y cómo alimentar y escucharlas. 3.     Prisioneros del pasado y el futuro: el miedo a cambiar y / o repetir errores. Puede ayudarnos a avanzar y tomar decisiones, o paralizarnos y quedarnos estancados… lo que si nos queda claro es que las circunstancias y prioridades cambian a lo largo del tiempo, que nada es realmente irreversible. 4.     Brújula interna: o como el zapato de Cenicienta, ¿qué pasa cuando intentamos encajar donde no pertenecemos? ¡Gracias por pasarte por Con C de Cambio Laura!! ¿Quieres conectar con Laura?https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraagustin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosapinalondon/Substack: https://laguspe.substack.com Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!2026… guau! Nuevo año, un folio en blanco y la oportunidad de crear y hacer este año lo que tu quiera que sea. Si, si, ¡has leído bien! En este episodio te comparto 3 técnicas / ejercicios para que así sea. Y como siempre, si necesitas ayuda con cualquiera de ellas, o quieres charlar, aquí me tienes: [email protected].     Empieza con el POR QUÉ: alguna vez has puesto cosas en esa lista de objetivos / intenciones para luego darte cuenta de que no los cumple un par de días después… Bienvenido al club! A mi también me paso, hasta que descubrí que el motivo por el que estos objetivos estaban en la lista tenia mas importancia de la que yo creía… a.     Échale un vistazo al trabajo de Simon Sinek:        i.      TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9qKyX9NiTs     ii.     Libro: https://amzn.eu/d/0ORDaHZ2.     Poquito a poco: tomar pequeños pasos (atómicos incluso) importa, y mucho. Instaurar nuevos hábitos es mas difícil de lo que creemos, y frecuentemente restamos importancia a lo que realmente aporta tomar estos pequeños pasos. Aquí reside la clave de conseguir lo que nos proponemos.a.     Échale un vistazo al trabajo de James Clear:             i.     Libro: https://amzn.eu/d/aKniT1E            ii.     Pagina web: https://jamesclear.com3.     Ponte en marcha: quizá hayas oído los términos manifestar y tablero de visión, yo no soy muy fan de ellos, pero si so fan de los Tableros de Acción, ¡un método científico que explica por que la manifestación y su visualización funcionan! Te vienen de la mano de la Doctora Tara Swart. a.     Échale un vistazo al trabajo de Tara Swart:          i.     Libro: https://amzn.eu/d/d7wUhPw         ii.     Página Web: https://www.taraswart.comY si quieres charlar de cualquiera de estas cosas, incluido el taller de Tableros de Acción o trabajar juntos, escríbeme: [email protected] abrazo, Lucia  Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

Happy New Year!!2026… a brand new year, a blank space and an opportunity to create and make this year what you want it to be!Yes, I mean it, and in this episode I share with you 3 tools / techniques (science based!), that will help you with it. 1.     Start with WHY: ever put thing on your new year’s intention / goals only to discover a week in and you’re not there yet? Me too, until I discovered that the (REAL) reason WHY they are there matters more than you think… a.     Check out Simon Sinek’s work here:           i.     TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA           ii.     Book: https://amzn.eu/d/bHbkfyn  2.     It compounds: aka, Atomic Habits. Sticking with new habits is far more complicated than we think, and we underestimate the importance of taking small (very small, atom-size indeed…) steps holds the key to sustainably achieving them. a.     Check out James Clear’s work here:         i.     Book: https://amzn.eu/d/20c3Feo         ii.     Site: https://jamesclear.com3.     Spring into action: you may have heard of the term vision board and manifesting… I am not a big fan of them as such, but I am a big fan of Action Boards! A scientific approach to manifesting and why priming your brain will help you in making your dreams come true. a.     Check out Dr. Tara Swart work here:         i.     Site: https://www.taraswart.com         ii.     Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0VPzoyQIf you want to discuss with me any of this, including joining the Action Board workshop or working with me: [email protected],Lucia To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

This month I am bringing you something special! A December special!A month that means many things: excitement, nostalgia, joy, sadness, celebrations, gathering, loneliness… In these special conversations I want you and I to have a chat. To embrace what comes and to prepare yourself for whatever you need. So I will share some short conversations, an invitation for reflection, to carve out some time to connect to yourself and think about what you want to take with you into the new year and the holiday / Christmas celebrations. This week we talk about emptying your backpack! That invisible load we all carry with us. Limited space in it, so we must decide which things come with us and which ones…well, it’s time to leave behind. So find a comfortable spot, cave out some 20 minutes of alone time, grab pen and paper, and let’s go!And remember, if this resonates, if the visualization sparks something in you… reach out and let me know!Love,LuciaTo connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Empezamos el mes de diciembre, cierre de año, se acercan las Navidades…Para muchos esta es una época de celebraciones, reuniones, fiesta y eventos sociales… para otros es un momento de reflexión, de extrañar a los que no están… Para mi es ambas, así que en estas semanas os traigo unos episodios distintos: ¡una conversación entre tú y yo! Donde te traigo algunos ejercicios, visualizaciones, meditaciones y reflexiones, para prepararte. ¡En el episodio de hoy te traigo la Teoría del Geriátrico! Una visualización para ayudarte a entender qué es lo que quieres crear en el año nuevo, qué cosas te llevas y qué experiencias quieres vivir. Así que coge papel y lápiz, siéntate en algún sitio cómodo y tranquilo, y disfruta!Nos vemos la semana que viene! Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains candid discussions about themes of abuse, and self-harm / suicide attempts. While this is ultimately a story of incredible survival, strength, and overcoming, we understand that these subjects can be distressing. Please take care of your mental well-being while listening, and feel free to skip this episode if you are not in a safe space to hear it today. We share this story with the interviewee's permission as an example of resilience and hope. If you need support, please see the resources listed below.Today we are joined by Dori Dunai, founder of Miracle Magnet Studios, storyteller, creative thinker and unapologetic NFL super fan.Dori’s working background includes Amazon, Disney, Viasat. She’s a podcaster, coach and recently has launched her own YouTube channel too! - https://www.youtube.com/@DoriDunaiBehind the professional success? A woman that shows resilience, creativity and kindness. Welcome to C is for change Dori!During our conversation we spoke about:1.     Squiggly careers: Dori’s journey began in the sports world, but due to an injury she had to re-think and make a u-turn, that ultimately led her into creative industries, working at Disney, Amazon, Viasat… and founding her own business, Miracle Magnet Studios, creating her own YouTube Channel and podcast!2.     Endurance: as a professional runner whose career was halted turned to marathon runner. We talk about the resilience this sport builds and the parallelism with life. 3.     Seeking help: As flagged, Dori shared a very difficult part of her journey, as a victim of abuse that led her to mental health decline. Seeking help wasn’t easy and took time, but Dori reflected on how this now helps her see anything that happens in life as solvable, reversible and possible to overcome. 4.     Creativity: not just professionally, Dori’s creative journey spans to all areas of her life. From professional pathways to living. Dori always sees the other side, a different perspective, an idea waiting to be turned into reality. 5.     Failure and giving it a go: Dori shared how she left her job to start her own company, with no money and no fall back. Putting her flat on Airbnb, trying, failing and trying again. She highlighted the importance of being compassionate and kind to ourselves and understanding that we are giving it our best, and that is what matters. We spoke about James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, and how that perspective can help in taking the steps needed to get us closer to where we want to be: https://amzn.eu/d/b6LP71O  Thanks Dori for being with us. That was the incredibly powerful and brave story and we are so grateful for your courage in sharing your journey of survival and strength with us. If anything you heard today has affected you, please know that you are not alone, and help is available:999. For confidential support regarding mental health or abuse, several dedicated UK helplines are available 24/7. Samaritans: Offers a confidential, non-judgmental listening service for anyone experiencing distress or despair. Call: 116 123 (free from any phone, 24/7) https://www.samaritans.org/NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline: Call 111 and select option 2 to speak to a trained mental health professional for urgent support 24/7.Mind: The mental health charity offers an information and support line. Call: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, except bank holidays).  https://www.mind.org.uk If you want to connect with Dori:YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DoriDunaiwww.miraclemagnetstudios.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dori.dunai/ To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Hoy nos acompaña Adrián Ligüerre. Para Adrián el cambio ha sido parte de su vida, desde los 10 años cuando sus padres se mudaron a Austria hasta trasladarse a Berlín y vivir entre España y Alemania. Pero lo que llama la atención de Adrián no son sus cambios geográficos, sino su disposición a aprender haciendo, su entendimiento del error y ensayo, su capacidad de empatía, reflexión y perdón. Porque errar es de humanos, cómo también lo es aprender, crecer, y entender que parte del proceso es ser gentiles y darnos espacio para cometer errores y seguir adelante. Músico, emprendedor, amigo, hijo, padre… siempre Adrián. Durante nuestra conversación hablamos de:1.     Sobrellevar las pérdidas: relaciones que terminan, amigos que se van, seres queridos que nos dejan…. O momentos que desearíamos borrar por varios motivos, pero, dados la oportunidad, ¿de verdad lo borraríamos? Aquí te dejo el link del libro que comentamos: El algoritmo de la felicidad de Mo Gawdat (https://amzn.eu/d/fiERwhA )2.     Buscar ayuda: recientemente se ha celebrado el día internacional del hombre, 19 de noviembre, donde uno de los objetivos es advocar por la salud mental y la necesidad de este colectivo de hablar y expresarse más abiertamente. Adri habla de su experiencia trabajando en terapia y lo mucho que le ha ayudado a sentirse mejor, tener relaciones más sanas y conocerse, y aceptarse, a si mismo. 3.     Perdonar es de sabios: ¿alguna vez has notado el peso que llevas cuando te enfadas con alguien? Lo incomodo que resulta y lo mal que te sientes. Perdonar no significa olvidar, ni poner la otra mejilla sino liberarse de la carga emocional que se lleva uno mismo. 4.     Comunicación efectiva: como decía mi padre, “más vale una vez colorao que ciento amarillo”. Muchas veces nos callamos por miedo a lastimar a la otra persona, ¡o por varios motivos!, y embotellamos ese resquemor hasta que la botella esta al limite, y explota. Hablamos de la importancia de comunicar nuestros sentimientos de manera clara y constructiva, desde el cariño y el respeto, para mantener relaciones saludables. 5.     Familia y trabajo: Adrián explicó que el cambio más importante en su futuro es pasar más tiempo físicamente con su hija, ya que su nuevo trabajo le permite trabajar desde cualquier lugar. Un patrón diferente al que el vivió en su infancia, pero un cambio que para él y su familia es necesario. 6.     Emprender no es fácil: tras años de éxito empresarial, Adrián cambio el mundo de la tecnología y la música por un trabajo más flexible. Una reflexión y decisión que se hizo mas sencilla: compatible con su estilo de vida y que se alinea con sus valores y necesidades personales.  ¡Gracias por pasarte por Con C de Cambio Adri! ¿Quieres conectar con Adrian?https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrián-ligüerre-12b7515b/Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

Today we are joined by Dr Mish Seabrook. Mish is a highly experienced psychotherapist, coach and trainer who specialises in helping parents navigate the challenges of raising children while safeguarding their own wellbeing. With over 25 years’ experience across the helping professions, Mish offers practical, evidence-based strategies that empower parents to feel more confident, connected and in control.Beyond her therapeutic work, Mish is a skilled and engaging presenter and trainer, known for her ability to translate complex psychology into relatable, actionable steps. She has delivered workshops, keynote talks, and training sessions to parents, educators, and mental health professionals, blending her expertise with warmth, humour, and storytelling that leaves audiences feeling informed, inspired, and empowered.Dr Mish Seabrook offers clarity, compassion, and the tools you need to parent with purpose—while caring for yourself too.During our conversation we spoke about:1.     Practice makes progress: from changing your breakfast routine to moving countries, it all starts with a small step or thought. Change is inevitable and can lead to growth, even though we often resist it due to a preference for routines. 2.     Future self: ever found that you are judging yourself based on the actions of a moment? A tough one, one where you didn’t have many answers, or a tricky one with little room to act? Dr. Mish gives a shifting perspective: viewing individuals as their potential future selves rather than their current selves. Who would that person be? Wiser? More patient? Kinder? More fun? .. and what would they do? how would they behave?3.     Cultural differences: we are fast approaching Christmas, and some of you (like me) have moved countries and now observe different ones. In my case, this was Santa vs Three Wise Men. A tradition I adored that my children did not get to experience, and I pressured and punished myself for not giving it to them… until I realised they were different people, so they would get to create their own Christmas memories. 4.     Modern parenting: much has changed (expectations, working patterns, environments…), and yet, not much has changed at all – parenting and raising children still requires the core functions it always had, except this time our modern world makes some of those more difficult. And we blame ourselves for not being able to do it all. Parenting is a unique and ever-changing experience, requiring constant learning and flexibility.Thanks Dr. Mish for being with us and sharing so many beautiful insights!If you want to connect with Dr. Mish Seabrook:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mish-seabrook-4158783b/[email protected]://www.michelleseabrook.co.ukTo connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Hoy nos acompaña Ana Guisasola.Ana es una apasionada defensora de los derechos humanos y la acción humanitaria con una formación legal que respalda los marcos de protección internacional en todo el mundo. Su trayectoria ha estado impulsada por un compromiso con la promoción de la paz, la dignidad humana y la justicia social.Dedicada a fortalecer las prácticas de protección internacional y a desarrollar el liderazgo en operaciones globales para una cooperación global efectiva y soluciones humanitarias colaborativas, fomentando el empoderamiento a través de asociaciones sostenibles y respetuosas.Ana además es una ciudadana del mundo, española, viviendo con su familia en Berlín, no sin antes haber recorrido mundo mochila al hombro!Durante nuestra conversación Ana describió tres cambios significativos en su vida: cambiar de carrera de derecho a trabajo en derechos humanos y ayuda humanitaria, mudarse de España a Alemania, y tener hijos. Momentos que marcaron su vida, su carrera y quién es como persona. 1.     Coger la maleta: de España a Alemania, Ana nos comparte su historia y como fue la decisión de dejar Madrid para vivir en Berlín. Un cambio geográfico que impactó su carrera y familia. Una perspectiva de apertura y flexibilidad que les prepara para el presente y el futuro. 2.     Hazlo con miedo, pero hazlo: durante toda su trayectoria Ana ha tomado decisiones de las que estaba seguro y otras… no tanto. Hablamos de la importancia de dar el paso, gestionar expectativas e ir paso a paso. 3.     ¡Qué viva el aburrimiento!: creatividad y crecimiento te esperan al otro lado del aburrimiento. Una fuerza motivadora para buscar nuevas experiencias. 4.     Hilo dorado: esa constante que está presente a lo largo de nuestras vidas, aunque no nos demos cuenta. Identificar ese factor común puede ayudarte a sentirte mejor, con más confianza y centrado. En el caso de Ana, esto fue darse cuenta de la constante de ayuda y diversidad que hoy informa su carrera en trabajo humanitario.5.     Ricitos de oro: oímos que el estrés no es bueno, ¡y no lo es en demasía!, pero tampoco lo es no tenerlo en absoluto. Necesitamos esa dosis mínima de cortisol para ponernos en marcha, para motivar la acción sin llegar al agotamiento. 6.     ¿Error?: tomar “la decisión equivocada” es a veces la decisión acertada – o como dicen, no recibes lo que quieres sino lo que necesitas. Para Ana esto fue sacar plaza para estudiar Derecho, cuando ella quería Arquitectura. Pero tras darle una oportunidad, y explorar varias ramas profesionales, encontró su pasión y vocación en el Derecho Humanitario, una carrera que se alinea con su personalidad y valores. ¡Gracias por venirte a Con C de Cambio Ana!¿Quieres conectar con Ana?https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaguisasola/Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

This week we are joined by Brian McGhee.  Brian is a force of nature, one of those people you meet and you cannot help but be drawn to his magnetic, kind, energy.  As a successful professional, he has built a career in Entertainment, managing teams for companies like iHeart Media, Townsquare Media and Urban One. But his magic does not reside in his revenue achievements, his magic is people development. He shows up as a leader, mentor and guide. In his words: “Nothing is more satisfying that watching people succeed and knowing that you had a hand in it. My passion lies in recruiting, coaching, training, developing, and guiding sales teams—then watching with pride as they shine. I work to galvanize a team and change the culture through a very positive, inclusive leadership style that tends to bring out the best in people.” Brian and I met at a Simon Sinek training course, and our encounter was nothing short of mind-blowing (and we tell you about it in our conversation!). We knew then we were going to be more than people who happen to meet on a random zoom call, we were going to be friends.  In our conversation we talk about 1.     Uprooting: Brian and his family have moved frequently due to work opportunities. Each move presented an opportunity for growth, not only professionally, but personally. From discovering new cities, to new friendships… and the advantages that a digital world present when keeping in touch with old ones too! 2.     I’ve got a hand in this: change can be chosen or forced upon you, whatever the case, Brian shared how working on a growth mindset helped him get around it. His perspective? - “I’ve got a hand in this”.  3.     Fostering love: Brian and his wife have been foster parents for a while, later adopting the children they foster to create a home filled with love, kindness and emphasizing the importance of showing up and setting an example for their children.   4.     Work in progress: when we look at life as a journey, with twists and turns, curve balls and deviations, opportunity presents itself. Improvement is a continuous process, and each stage of our life will require something different of us.  5.     Twins: sometimes in life connections form because they truly were meant to. This was our case. We met at a Simon Sinek training and we discovered that not only our professional backgrounds were similar, but we also were born on the same day! Serendipity at its finest. 6.     You are going to change, and that’s ok: your goals and desires will change. You cannot expect to be the same person you were at 18, you will outgrow your goals and aspirations, and not only that is ok, it’s needed.  To connect with Brian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcghee-41870939/To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Hoy nos acompaña Lele Saa. Directora de arte, ilustradora, experta en el mundo del branding… con mas de 20 años de experiencia, Lele ha ilustrado revistas infantiles, trabajado en museos y empresas como Apple, Meta, McDonald’s o PlayStation. Lele ahora vive en Cambridge, Inglaterra, donde recientemente ha completado un Master en Ilustración de Libros Infantiles – ARU Cambridge School of Art. En nuestra conversación Lele y yo charlamos sobre el choque cultural que significa vivir en otro país, la dificultad de encontrar tu propia voz (sobre todo en el mundo del arte y la publicidad) y lo que realmente significa vivir de acuerdo a uno mismo, nuestros valores y lo que realmente importa. Hablamos de:1.     Irse no es tan fácil: desde el clima a las costumbres, vivir en otro país es un Master en adaptación y flexibilidad. Con sus altos y bajos, Lele y yo charlamos sobre lo que significa vivir en Inglaterra y los choques de culturas. 2.     Identidad y títulos: Lele pasó de ser directora creativa para cuentas / marcas como Apple, McDonald’s, Meta… a emprender su camino en el mundo de la ilustración como freelancer. Reflexionamos sobre lo que pasa cuando uno deja atrás las etiquetas del mundo corporativo y se enfrenta a encontrar su propia voz. 3.     Creatividad y espacio personal: escapar de tus ideas no es fácil, pero es necesario. Lele reflexiona sobre el impacto y la necesidad de encontrar su espacio para relajarse y desconectar, y como influye en su creatividad y bienestar. Hablamos por ejemplo del método Pomodoro, priorizar cosas que nos nutran el alma y qué factores realmente influyen en nuestros niveles de felicidad y satisfacción. 4.     Tenacidad y perspectiva: los cambios a veces nos vienen dados, otras veces los buscamos. Pero la única seguridad es que nos vienen. Afrontarlos con una pizca de perspectiva y tenacidad es clave para salir airoso. ¡Gracias por venirte a Con C de Cambio Lele!¿Quieres conectar con Lele?https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelesaa/[email protected] conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

This week we are joined by the wonderful Eryl Cochran. We talk about AI, how it’s transforming the world, and in particular, the world of entertainment, where we met. But this was also a conversation about humanity at its core. We talked about storytelling, personal growth, adversity, embracingemotions, grief and vulnerability. Eryl is driven by a deep love for storytelling, she’s spent hercareer helping shape Emmy and Golden Globe–winning television series, feature films, and documentaries as a producer, director, writer and creative consultant.She’s worked across continents — from studio lots to indie sets — collaborating with networks, agencies, talent, and production companies. And she is now taking storytelling to a new level, into theworld of creative AI! Using her art to craft short-form video content that’s emotionally intelligent, visually striking, and deeply resonant. The perfect intersection of art, technology, and execution, where she brings ideas to life across mediums, timelines, and platforms.  A master of her craft: to tell stories that resonate andendure. She also referenced her most recent documentary, Dance as you are, which se kindly has made available on YouTube – go watch it here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KDMNq51kDIOur conversation centred around:1.    AI Storytelling: from feuds to friends.Initially sceptical of AI, Eryl started to play with tools and resources and how they could serve her creative storytelling, leading to viral success on social media. You can check her, hilarious, thought-provoking and on point account, here: https://www.instagram.com/thepivotpurpose/ 2.     There is no growth without vulnerability: from struggles during the pandemic, breast cancer diagnosis and the recent lost of her father, Eryl shared how opening up and realising ittakes a village and it is ok to ask for help changed her.  3.     No girls allowed: entertainment can be a tough industry, even more so in the producers’ realm… Eryl stood her ground and found her voice, but not without having to endure many struggles and challenges. 4.     Finding purpose: Eryl talks about the importance of trusting oneself and one's path. She discussed how creating AIreels has been a therapeutic way for her to express herself, regardless of whether others like or understand her content. How to align with your purpose in a culture that favours a fast-paced world focused on money and success? 5.     Who do you admire?: Eryl shared a wonderful exercise to help you understand your own values, purpose and whatmatters to you. Have you ever created a list of the 10 people you admire? Now may be the time…. To connect with Eryl:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eryl-cochran-9236755/Her AI stories: https://www.instagram.com/thepivotpurpose/To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/ https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/ [email protected]  Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Hoy nos acompaña María Ordoñez. María es grande. Es una de esas personas que llega a tu vida para quedarse. Es divertida, inteligente (muy inteligente!), pragmática, cariñosa, creativa, resolutiva…. María es una de las personas que mejor me conoce en este mundo, pues hemos estado acompañándonos durante los últimos (casi) 40 años. Así que era solo natural que en este episodio hablemos sobre amistad, lo que significa ser humano y evolucionar y crecer a lo largo de los años. Gracias María por venirte a Con C de Cambio, pero especialmente por ser tu, por todo, por siempre. Durante nuestra charla hablamos:1.     La amistad a lo largo del tiempo: desde pre-escolar a la “crisis de los 40” ¿Cómo hemos afrontado nuestra amistad, los cambios y el paso del tiempo? Con respeto, cariño y muchas dosis de paciencia y humor. 2.     Tipos de amistad: conservar a tus amigos desde que entras en parvulitos parece una hazaña, pero, ¿son todas las amistades igual? Charlamos de las diferentes relaciones y qué te aportan cada una de ellas. 3.     Bendita tecnología: (y la Generación Alpha….) no podremos tomarnos un café a la salida del colegio, pero las videollamadas, mensajes… hacen que nos sintamos un poquito más cerca – cosa que nuestras hijas tienen ya dominado. 4.     Cambio de planes: María empezó su trayectoria en el mundo de la comunicación, pasando a la gestión y creación deeventos y ahora como personal administrativo en el Banco de España. Varias etapas, momentos de transición y búsqueda, hasta llegar a un punto en el que te sientes en paz y a gusto. Gracias María. ¿Quieres conectar con Maria?https://www.linkedin.com/in/maría-ordoñez-3233094/ Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

After 25+ years leading brands in tourism, hospitality and entertainment (from DreamWorks to City Winery), Rita Chen realised the work she loved most wasn’t just about campaigns. It was about clarity, momentum, and partnership: helping teams move from complexity to confidence.Which led her to launch Rita Chen Consulting, offering a different approach to marketing consultancy: collaborating with growth-minded teams to co-create marketing that inspires, aligns, and fuels intentional growth: with empathy, curiosity and plenty of heart.Rita is also quite the adventurer! A curious soul that loves hiking, exploring Chicago, where she lives, or cooking – a health journey that we speak about during our conversation. You’ll hear her talking about food as medicine, and approach that helped her better her health; however, I would like to flag that neither Rita or I are health experts and this is just a conversation based on opinions and personal experiences, you should consult your medical team, professional and / or experts to help with your own health, diagnosis and treatment. We begin our conversation talking about the meaning of change, highlighting its internal and external aspects, and how she navigates it with empathy, curiosity and structure:Health Diagnosis: Life Perspective Shift: an earthquake moment, as Rita shared her personal journey with health challenges, starting with the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at age 40, which was followed by a breast cancer diagnosis three years later. She discovered a healing path through food, an elimination diet that improved her symptoms and inflammation. Here is the book she mentions in our conversation: The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor's 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease https://a.co/d/eJRhnX2. And if you are around Chicago (or fancy travelling there!) Rita’s medical team was Dr. Boham at the Ultrawellness Center A portfolio career: long live variety! And Rita’s journey is testament to that. A brilliant marketeer, her career spans from Los Angeles at Dreamworks and Nestle, moving back to Chicago, where she worked in the corporate world before entering consultancy. We talk about what prompted the change, how she navigated it and the routine that keeps her going.  Health pillars: slow mornings, walks, nature and movement… a routine that keeps her healthy, physically and mentally. We talk about strength training and its impact on the nervous system and resilience (as well as overall fitness!). Stay on your lane: they say comparison is the killer of joy, and we talk about what that meant for Rita and the liberation that came from finding their own purpose, doing things in her own timeline and connecting to herself. Internal living vs external drive. If you want to connect with Ritahttps://www.ritachenconsulting.com/For wellness/health: https://www.tritaeats.com Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tritaeats/To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/ https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/ [email protected]  Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Hoy nos acompaña Silvana Spadoni. Silvana es la Fundadora de The Feel Well Method - un método simple y personalizado para recuperar tu energía y mejorar tu bienestar físico y emocional. Y tiene una curiosidad extrema sobre el potencial humano: ¿qué es exactamente lo que haceque las personas se sientan genuinamente felices y realizadas?Una curiosidad que ha guiado su carrera, desde que se diplomó y trabajó durante 20 años en puestos de responsabilidad en Recursos Humanos, hasta certificarse como Coach Ejecutiva enInternational Coaching Community.Durante nuestra conversación charlamos sobre lo que significa ser un ser humano, qué señales nos envía nuestro cuerpo y qué podemos hacer para ayudarnos. Cosas con las que ayudadesde Feel Good Method:Escucha tu voz interior: tu cuerpo te envía señales importantes, pero, ¿estamos listos para escucharlas? Es crucial darse permiso para detenerse, escuchar y hacerse preguntas internas, especialmente con en el ritmo acelerado de hoy en día.Entendiendo y escuchando a tu cuerpo: a veces puede parecer que nuestro cuerpo habla un idioma desconocido. Pero si escuchamos detenidamente, veremos que habla alto, y claro. Desgranamos las advertencias que nos manda y el coste(mucho mas que financiero) que tiene el burnout. Estrés: normalizado en muchas ocasiones, el estrés hace aparición de la manera más callada. Afecta nuestras vidas, nuestro trabajo y el funcionamiento de empresas y equipos. Silvana relata los efectos y el impacto desde el punto de vista personal y empresarial.Mujeres y liderazgo: lo podemos hacer todo, pero no todo a la vez… Hablamos además de lo que significa encontrar nuestro lugar cuando venimos de una cultura diferente y cómo los paso que damos afectan nuestra salud y nuestras vidas. La "teoría del geriátrico": ¿alguna vez has pensado qué será de tu vida? ¿qué legado quieres dejar o cómo quieres vivirla? Hacerlo tiene efectos secundarios… ;) Mencionamos un libro que quizá te apetezca leer: https://amzn.eu/d/827eKleYo primero: no es egoísta. Cuidarte es el primer paso para cuidar a los demás. ¿Has oído la analogía de las bolas de cristal? Te contamos cómo es y cómo funciona…. ¿qué bolas vas a dejar caer?Feel well my friend, feel well. Gracias Silvana!¿Quieres conectar con Silvana?https://feelwellmethod.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-spadoni/ Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs yMarkvards.

Paige Lewis-Sandford is a distinguished Leadership Coach andC-Suite Advisor who excels in transforming executive burnout into career brilliance. With a unique ability to transform complex challenges into actionable insights coupled with the real-world business experience as a former Senior Vice President at a Fortune 50 company, Paige is the trusted guide for leaders seeking to excel without compromising well-being. She helps executives harness the powerful intersection of their expertise and purpose for the greatest impact.An impressive career, and what I love most about Paige is that she truly does provide that safe space, that guiding hand, even without realising it. I met Paige almost 15 years ago when we were both working at Universal Pictures, and just sitting across the room was a leadership, emotional intelligence and creative masterclass in action. To top that off, she is a wonderful caring,supportive and funny person! Which you will discover in our conversation. Paige and I talked about: Embracing uncertainty for personal growth: Paige shared her personal journey of embracing uncertainty and growth through challenging experiences, including transitioning from a private school to a public high school, attending college, and living in Japan. What was key for her? Embracing change anchoring on her values of curiosity and learning, characteristics that she built upon to forge her path, with a sprinkle of resilience and adaptability!From burnout to purpose: what do you do when the career you fought so hard to build no longer fulfils you? Paige shares her journey of leaving her career in marketing after experiencing severe burnout following a series of personal losses and health issues. Her job, which had once been fulfilling, became unfulfilling and physically painful, culminating in a hospital stay for a MRSA infection caused by stress. These experiences led her to realise she needed to leave her position, though… what next?The unknown: after leaving her marketing career Paige started a self-discovery journey. As you can imagine, after years of frantic activity, she felt initial silence and disorientation, here she found a book called "What Color Is Your Parachute?" - https://parachutebook.com/ - to help navigate her career change.The shift: let me be clear here, forging a new career pathway after decades of success is tough. Your identity will be closely link with what you did and understanding that who you are is not defined by that label is hard. Paige’s journey to become a coach was not easy. But it was worth it. Her take? Build from what you know, use your skills and strengths. Have meaningful conversations, explore (internally and externally) until you connect the dots, and more importantly: take it step bystep. A changing world: leading with purpose doesn’t mean not leading with ambition. But I might mean leading what your heart and what matters to you, so you can focus your time and energy and build something that matters. Finding a career path that aligns with both your passions and strengths, and while a perfect alignment isn't always possible, aiming for it most of the time is a success. We also talked about the concept of portfolio careers, where individuals pursue multiple diverse roles, which for some is a departure from their learned culture and beliefs.If you want to connect with Paigehttps://paigeonecoaching.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-lewis/To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected]  Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Angélica Nodal es una profesional sénior de marketing, con más de 20 años de experiencia en entornos B2B y B2C (entretenimiento, logística, gran consumo), liderandoproyectos de alto impacto a nivel nacional e internacional. En los últimos 9 años se ha especializado en logística, desarrollando estrategias regionales de marketing y comunicación en A.P. Moller Maersk, gestionando equiposmultifuncionales con un enfoque estratégico y colaborativo.Además, imparte clases en Universidades como UFV, EAE, UNIE y ESBS, compartiendo sus conocimientos en Dirección de Ventas y Marketing con futuros profesionales.Conozco a Angie desde hace varias décadas, por eso quise invitarla a Con C de Cambio y compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Durante nuestra conversación comentamos:El cambio es inevitable: el cambio es constante yno se puede controlar, aunque a menudo cause miedo por lo desconocido. ¿Nos dejamos llevar por las altas expectativas (falsas) de que la felicidad es un estado constante? Aceptar los cambios con apertura: la perfección no existe,ni en relaciones, trabajo o familia. Todos evolucionamos con el tiempo, y esto inevitablemente implica tener que hacer cambios en la vida. Hay que salir de la zona de confort, aunque cause incertidumbre, porque es lo que nos hace crecer yexperimentar cosas nuevas – y Angie lo explica con la experiencia de su hija en la granja escuela.Viaje personal de crecimiento: el cambio, aunque amenudo asociado con miedo, también puede ser una oportunidad para crecimiento y descubrir nuestro propósito. Angie comenzó en el mundo del entretenimiento y marketing, luego pasó a logística y finalmente se enfocó en la educación. Pero no ha sido un camino de rositas… Angie ha tenido que hacerse muchas preguntas, incómodas, para llegar a donde está…LinkedIn: adoramos la plataforma, pero cada vez se ve mas “postureo” y es difícil discernir la realidad y el verdadero valor. ¿Hartos/as de ver esos fenómenos mundiales que parece se forjaron en una semana? Nosotras también, por eso hablamos de la necesidad de reconocer nuestro propio esfuerzo y camino, menos comparación y más admiración. Pequeños pasos, Grandes resultados: “un pequeño paso para el hombre, un gran paso para la humanidad”, así comoArmstrong pisando la Luna. Y es cierto, nos imaginamos grandes cambios, movimientos sísmicos que cambiarán nuestra vida para siempre… pero todo empieza con un pequeño pasito.Objetivos claros: qué importante es establecer objetivos claros. No necesitas saber 100% cómo llegarás allí, pero si no tienes al menos una mínima idea de dónde es “allí” entonces seguro que no llegas. El cambio requiere esfuerzo constante, paciencia y aceptación de los altibajos. La vida no se encarga en un click de Amazon. No lo hacemos solos: ¿a ti como se te da eso de pedir ayuda? Sabemos que es difícil, pero pedir ayuda no es una señal de debilidad, sino una señal de fuerza, y que hay muchas formas en que la gente puede ofrecer ayuda. Puede venir de personascercanas, como familiares o amigos, o más distantes, como expertos o mentores. ¿Tu de quien te rodeas?Autoconocimiento y propósito en la vida: el propósito no se limita al ámbito laboral, sino que abarca diversas áreas de la vida. Nos hemos acostumbrado a medir nuestro valor por nuestro titulo laboral, pero a la hora de la verdad…. ¿es realmente lo que te importa?¡Gracias Angie por charlar con nosotros! ¿Quieres conectar con Angie?https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicanodal/  Conecta conmigo:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

Gretchen Nemechek is the visionary founder of OPINARI, she is known for her empathetic and deeply connected approach to leadership. With a proven track record of driving accountability and unlocking individuals’ full potential, she is a transformative force in the corporate world. During our conversation, Gretchen and I talked about all things life and business. Including Gretchen’s journey from the US to Germany, family changes, corporate departure and, of course, technology – as in pure daily life style, our connection dropped half-way through our conversation! (you’ll hear me welcoming her back about 50 minutes in). Some of the points we cover:Embracing change and leadership growth: Gretchen shares her perspective on embracing change, shaped by her childhood experiences, which led her to be open to opportunities throughout her career. She emphasises the importance of solving problems, being aware of one's strengths and maintaining a growth mindset. Gretchen also highlights the value of self-awareness in identifying what energises and drains individuals, which can guide career choices and problem-solving approaches.Business and personal dynamics: as Gretchen says “business is personal” – we are human! Balancing personal approaches, characters, individuals… and AI is a task, no doubt about it. But for Gretchen, it all comes down to treating employees with dignity, especially during layoffs, and putting people at the core of business success.Energy management in professional settings: ever felt like you do not want to do something at a certain point of the day? So have we! Hence the value of understanding one's peak performance times and energy levels throughout the day. Gretchen talks about the concept of a "battery check" (which I loved!) to assess emotional states and readiness for tasks. Much like we would do with our phone battery…Personal accountability in organisational culture: conscious behaviour and personal accountability are at the heart of organisational cultures. Individuals at all levels should take ownership of their roles and not defer all responsibility to leaders. Gretchen experienced this herself, as she realised she needed to become the leader she wished she had, which led her to focus on self-awareness and understanding her own ego.Mastering emotional response strategies: choosing how to respond to situations and emotions, noting that people can decide to change their day at any moment. Did you know that the physiological duration of emotions  is around 90 seconds?   If you want to connect with Gretchenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchennemechek/https://opinari.co/ To connect with me:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ Follow us on: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Vero Utrilla es directiva del marketing y la comunicación, con más de 20 años de experiencia en el desarrollo e implementación de estrategias de marketing digital y omnicanal. Ha liderando equipos y proyectos, desde la concepción hasta la ejecución y es experta en e-commerce, apasionada del branding y enfocada en la obtención de resultados.Vero fue también co-fundadora de la marca Lola Li, que cultivó muchos éxitos en el mundo de la moda (incluido vestir a la Reina Doña Letizia e Isabel Preysler!) y ahora inicia su camino en el mundo de la educación, cursando el Master Habilitante del Profesorado. La conversación con Vero tocamos temas como:·      Cambio y adaptación: cómo enfrentar el miedo al cambio y la importancia de salir de la zona de confort para crecer personalmente y profesionalmente.·      Crecimiento personal: abordamos la importancia del autodescubrimiento y la curiosidad como motores para el desarrollo personal y la toma de decisiones significativas en la vida.·      Emprendimiento y resiliencia: Vero comparte sus experiencias en el mundo del emprendimiento, los desafíos enfrentados y las lecciones aprendidas, destacando la resiliencia ante las adversidades.·      Equilibrio vida-trabajo: esa eterna búsqueda de un equilibrio entre la vida profesional y personal, y cómo este equilibrio impacta nuestras decisiones, como el considerar cambios de carrera que alineen con los valores y necesidades personales.·      Educación y enseñanza: Vero comparte su giro a la enseñanza como una nueva dirección profesional, la motivación y deseo que le impulsan a afrontar este cambio, subrayando el deseo de contribuir y aprender en un entorno educativo.Y, fiel reflejo de la vida diaria, escucharéis en nuestra conversación los altos y bajos de la vida cotidiana… incluyendo la llamada al timbre con la llegada un paquete! Porque Con C de cambio es un podcast de la vida diaria, de lo que a todos nos une y por lo que todos pasamos ;) Quieres conectar con Vero?https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-utrilla/Conecta conmigo:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ Síguenos en: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠Musica de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

Vic Taylor is a marketeer, a serial entrepreneur and a ball of absolute energy. From kickstarter to Selfridges to founding Touchpoints Marketing, where she helps businesses create a clear positioning, a strong offer, and sustainable growth that actually fits your life. She guides early-stage business owners to reach £100k faster, through the Six Figure Niche® book and a 12-month programme. During our conversation, Vic and I chatted about: 1.     Embracing Change: Vic discusses her journey of embracing change, from starting a healthy snacking business to becoming a marketing expert, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience.2.     Ikigai and career fulfilment: We delved into the concept of Ikigai (which I adore!), exploring how aligning personal passions with professional pursuits can lead to a fulfilling career and life.3.     Building a business: Vic shared her insights on building a successful business, including the importance of understanding your target audience, pricing strategies, and the value of community support.4.     Overcoming self-doubt: (that pesky companion!) In our conversation we addressed the common challenge of self-doubt, emphasising the need to focus on positive feedback and surround oneself with supportive individuals.5.     Continuous learning and growth: as Vic shared her journey, filled with continuous learning, trying new things, and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth and development.If you want to connect with Vic:https://www.linkedin.com/in/victaylormarketing/https://touchpointsmarketing.co.ukTo get Vic's book, Six Figure Niche: https://amzn.eu/d/3NDl6zt To connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

¡Hola! Y bienvenido/a a Con C de Cambio.Me alegra muchísimo que estés aquí y estoy encantada de poder traerte estas conversaciones sobre el cambio.Hoy te dejo una pequeña introducción para presentarte el pódcast, contarte un poco mi historia y qué me llevó a crearlo. ¡Prometo que será breve e iré al grano!¿Por qué con C de Cambio?Todos pasamos por cambios a lo largo de nuestras vidas. Dan miedo, abruman… pero van a suceder, y además, ¡son necesarios! Asi que me he propuesto charlar sobre lo que significan, cómo abordarlos… con la esperanza de que estasconversaciones te ayuden a entender que no estás solo/a y que si otras personas han conseguido superarlo (¡y con éxito!) tu también puedes. Cada semana me acompañarán personas maravillosas que compartirán sus caminos, aprendizajes y qué les ayudó (o no) a navegar sus cambios, para que tanto tú como yo podamos aprender de sus historias y descubrir qué puede servirnos anosotros también.Además, compartiré algunas ideas sobre la ciencia que hay detrás del cambio, cómo funcionan nuestro cerebro y nuestro cuerpo, y cómo trabajar con ellos para obtener los mejores resultados.¿Listo/a? Ponte cómodo/a, relájate y ¡vamos a abrazar juntos esas bolas curvas que nos tira la vida!Con cariño,LucíaConecta conmigo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/ https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Síguenos en: https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/  Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs yMarkvards.

Hola! and welcome to C is for Change. I am so glad you are joining us and excited to bring you these conversations about change. Thought I'll do a quick teaser introducing the podcast, a bit of my story and what prompted me to create it. I'll keeo it short and sweet, promise!Highlights? Everyone goes through changes in their lifetimes. Is scary, is daunting, but it's going to happen and it is needed!Each week I am joined by wonderful individuals who will share their journeys, learnings and what helped them (or not!) in navigating their changes, so you and I both learn from their stories and what might be helpful for ours too. I will also share some insights on the science behind change, our brains and bodies and how to work with them to get our best results. Ready? Sit back, relax and let's hug those curve balls!With love, and kindnessLuciaWant to connect with me?:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs andMarkvards.