In this high-energy conversation, Nicole Greer sits down with Karen Ball, Senior Fellow at ProSci and author of The ADKAR Advantage, to uncover the secret to making change stick — in individuals, teams, and entire organizations. With over 40 years in change leadership, Karen shares inspiring stories, practical tools, and a proven framework for moving people from “Why change?” to “We did it!” Whether you’re leading a massive transformation or coaching one person through a shift, this episode delivers the clarity, process, and mindset you need to make change make sense — and make it last.
Highlights from this episode:
[00:06:00] Karen explains the ADKAR model — Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement — and why change success happens at the individual level first.
[00:12:00] Real-life success story: Graham’s journey from non-swimmer to confident swimmer using ADKAR as his personal roadmap.
[00:27:00] Why active and visible sponsorship is the #1 factor in change success — and how leaders can step into the role.
[00:33:00] Scaling change from one person to an entire organization by building capability and maturity in change management.
[00:42:00] Karen’s final nugget: “ADKAR makes change make sense” — creating a clear, adaptable framework for any transformation.
Connect with Karen:
Buy her book: https://a.co/d/dfEdiVs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenball26/
Listen today at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform!
Learn more about Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach: https://www.vibrantculture.com/