In this episode we have the pleasure of hosting Aizhan Zhantayeva, a seasoned strategist and change management expert from Kazakhstan. With a wealth of knowledge from her extensive career spanning government and corporate sectors, Aizhan shares her insightful journey and discussions around the significance of change management as a profession and a leadership skill. We talk about the hot topics from ACMP's Change San Diego conference, including AI, change management tools, and visualising change. Have you considered using AI to deliver tailored messages and visual elements based on cultural nuances and sensitive messages? What we were most interested to explore though is the development of change management as a discipline in Central Asia, and Aizhan's role as someone who empowers women. We talk about how strategies like mentorship programs and leadership skill development are helping to develop women's careers, and how things like the inclusion of change management curriculum at universities are helping develop the profession. This enriching and transformative discussion culminates as Aizhan shares her experiences on various boards, the culture of change in different regions, and how lack of knowledge about change management principles can undermine its effectiveness. Tune in for an episode enriched with the transformational power of effective change management and much more! PS If you'd like to hear more from Aizhan, check out her YouTube channel: HerWayinCA - YouTube