Season 5 - Episode 16 - Be curious in the world of change
From Next Level Change Success by Therese Pares, Founder of My Virtual Change Manager
April 19, 2026 · 19 min · Season 5
About this episode
This episode explores the power of curiosity in change leadership and its impact on leading and influencing change.
In this episode of Next Level Change Success , we explore one of the most underrated yet powerful skills in change leadership, curiosity . Moving beyond surface-level questioning, this episode unpacks what it truly means to be genuinely curious and how this mindset can transform the way you lead, influence, and deliver change in your organisation. You’ll learn how curiosity helps you uncover hidden risks, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and build trust, all the while avoiding the common pitfalls of assumption-led change. Whether you’re a leader, project professional, or change practitioner, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you ask questions and show you how curiosity can elevate your impact to the next level. Are you curious about the world of organisational change management? Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com to learn more.
People in this episode
Host: Therese Pares
Topics covered
- curiosity
- change leadership
- stakeholder relationships
- trust building
- assumption-led change
Keywords
- curiosity
- change management
- leadership
- stakeholders
- trust
- risks
- questions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: My Virtual Change Manager
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