[Episode 52] Planning for Change – Your Success Formula in Action

We Practice What We Preach

At Ask Fleur, we're not immune to change; we’re right in the thick of it. We constantly review, tweak, update, and improve every program and pathway we offer. Acknowledging that we live in a state of continual change is the heart of truly resilient work.

That’s also why we've launched our short 2-question survey, to ensure you get exactly what you need. And, because we're always experimenting, we're testing a 60‑minute online networking session, a fresh format to help you build meaningful connections, quickly, from wherever you are. Note, tickets are free until this Saturday, so book today.

In other words, we're not just talking about navigating change, we're doing it, too, and we'd love for you to shape the next iteration with us.

Why Being Proactive Matters: Change Happens - You Can Choose How

Let’s face it: business doesn't run on autopilot. Market dynamics shift, client needs evolve, tech disrupts, and life throws curveballs too, often when we least expect them.

Most of us expend energy worrying about whether change will happen. The real power lies in deciding how we meet it. Do we default to constantly firefighting? Or do we build structures that help us see shifts coming, and move with intention, not reaction?

Real Talk: Why Businesses Often Fumble Change

From working with seasoned business owners, development managers, and not‑for‑profit leaders, here are three key pitfalls I’ve seen:

• Waiting for a crisis and reacting, rather than respoinding by preparing in advance.

• Trying to do too much, without filtering what truly matters.

• Overlooking the human side, especially the emotional fatigue that comes with uncertainty.

That complex mix of overwhelm, shifting priorities, and emotional strain often buries clarity and joy, unless we build in the right tools and support systems.

Your Success Formula: What 'Planning for Change' Looks Like

Here’s how to move from reactive to successful change:

1. Clarify the Change You’re Facing

   • What is actually shifting? What’s the underlying problem and how is it an opportunity?

   • When that’s clear, you align your team by communicating the why and avoiding internal confusion or competing agendas.

2. Define Goals—and Risks

   • What are the 3–5 things you want this shift to achieve?

   • Every change brings both upside and risk. Identifying both helps you own a balanced plan.

3. Know What Success Looks Like—Tactically

   • Set measurable indicators of progress, so you can track your progress over time.

4. Map Who’s in the Room (and Who’s Not)

   • Who will this shift impact? Who needs to support it?

   • Understand the ripple effects and adapt your outreach so no voice is mistakenly ignored.

5. Communications That Build Trust

   • What’s your existing communication rhythm? When do you speak up, and how often?

   • Great change isn’t just delivered, it's shared. And it often starts with transparency, even before you have all the answers.

6. Lean into Human Truths

   • Plan for resistance, and remember people often fear the change more than the change itself.

   • Anchor change in what people stand to gain. Have early, honest conversations. Build bridges, not bypasses.

7. Embed the Change, and Learn

   • Transitioning isn’t enough. Embed new practices, routines, or systems so the change “sticks.”

   • When it’s done, pause and reflect: What worked? What didn’t? What will you tweak next time.

Coaching Through Change: A Personal Note

I’ve seen businesses thrive when they choose clarity over chaos. I’ve seen leaders who pause long enough to define one guiding goal, rather than chasing twenty, make exponential impact. I’ve watched teams move from burnout to sustainability, equipped with the tools and community to keep going.

That’s the grounded path we build with clients: keep the compass steady, even when the map shifts.

Your Invitation: Boost Your Business: Planning for Change

At our next Boost Your Business event, join me to unpack what this success formula looks and feels like, in real life and real time. You'll walk away with:

• A Success Formula to navigate change, so overwhelm gives way to clarity.

• A flexible, resilient plan, not brittle, reactive firefighting.

• Confidence in action, even when the landscape shifts underfoot.

Event Snapshot

• When: Tuesday 9 September 2025

• Time: 6 pm (AWST)

• Where: Hybrid—join us in person (Perth Metro) or from the comfort of home (interstate and regional).

Let’s turn change into your next advantage. Reserve your spot here today.