Episode 52: A Path to People-Centric Change Management and Alignment with Stuart Andrews

Guest Bio

With a deep conviction in the pivotal role people play in driving business success, my mission is to empower business leaders to unleash their full leadership potential and cultivate high-performing leadership teams. Drawing on my extensive practical experience gained over 20 years in leading global companies (incl. Fortune 500), I possess firsthand understanding of the complex challenges inherent in fostering growth, driving successful initiatives, and building cohesive teams.

As a trusted advisor, CEOs and executive leaders turn to me to guide them and their teams in transforming their leadership practices. Through tailored individual and group coaching, bespoke leadership development programs, I facilitate meaningful change that drives leadership excellence and transforms teams.

What sets me apart is the seamless integration of my extensive practical experience with an unwavering passion for amplifying leadership impact. I am dedicated to invigorating leaders, helping them unlock their full potential and inspire their teams to perform at their very best. I recognise the significance of establishing authentic connections, building trust, and consistently delivering successful outcomes.

My expertise extends to evaluating team performance, fostering high-performing cohesive teams, and addressing the unique leadership challenges within organisations. As a team player, I specialise in enhancing trust, optimising network performance, driving strategic execution, prioritising effectively, and establishing robust governance practices.

My passion lies in assisting leaders like you to transform challenges into opportunities. As a Transformation Consultant, I leverage my proven 5Ds Transcending Leadership Consulting and Coaching Framework. This framework enables me to identify negative indicators impacting team performance, remove roadblocks, simplify complexities, expedite time-to-market, and enhance employee engagement and experience.

Services offered:
• Executive Leadership Coaching & Development
• Individual and Team Coaching
• Speaking
• Corporate Retreats
• Workshops

Let’s have a chat to see IF or HOW this can work for you and/or your organisation.

Contact me for a free discovery call or to learn more about my actionable resource guide and “The Leadership Shift” book on my website at www.stuartandrews.me.

Email: stuart@stuartandrews.me

Recap & Takeaways

• [00:11 – 02:21] Stuart’s path to leadership and change management
• [02:22 – 04:59] The scale and types of transformations Stuart takes on
• [04:59 – 06:55] Silos and misalignment with KPIs
• [06:55 – 08:36] Sponsorship coalition and working toward collective results
• [08:37 – 12:01] How Stuart works with leadership on alignment exercises to address people’s concerns
• [12:02 – 13:37] Dane talks about an alignment issue with Kurt Landon
• [13:39 – 16:08] Factors for leaders: vision
• [16:10 – 18:48] Strategic pillars that bolster the company vision
• [18:50 – 21:55] Factors for leadership: empathy and navigating noise
• [21:57 – 25:42] Creating policies and a culture that avoids organizational burnout
• [25:42 – 27:13] A mentality around creating value
• [27:13 – 29:44] Change management methodologies for disseminating information: ADKAR by Prosc
• [30:56 – 33:00] Psychological safety in the organization
• [33:03 – 35:48] Leadership Shift, the structure of Stuart’s book
• [35:49 – 39:19] Servant leadership and genuine interest in the individual
• [39:21 – 42:13] How cultural fit and passion can affect alignment
• [42:15 – 43:54] AI and technology as team members
• [43:55 – 45:55] Stuart’s takeaways and how to connect with him