Behind the scenes of a Change Compass Session
Transformation is hard. Teams are busy. Meetings, deadlines, deliverables, reports, updates. Everyone is working hard. But no one really knows where they are going or why it matters. Sound familiar? I see it all the time. That is where the Change Compass comes in.
In just three days, we give you clarity, energy, and a clear path forward, without risking anyone’s job or derailing your programme.
The Drama Starts Before the Curtain Rises – the tension
Clients often have the same worries:
“Are we going to get value from this? Will I really understand what is happening? Are you just going to tell us what we already know?”
The question I hear most is: “Can you really do a proper sense check in three days?”
The answer is yes. I won’t cover every detail, but I will identify patterns, spot energy gaps, and give you an independent perspective. Extra time can help, but it is better spent on solutions than endless diagnosis.
Another common fear is: “Will we fail? Will someone get fired?”
Nobody fails. Nobody gets fired. If people need help, it is offered. If lessons need to be learned, we learn.
Throughout the process, I challenge teams, always constructively and supportively. Honest feedback is far more valuable than comfort, and it is the fastest way to get clarity and momentum.
Lost in the noise – what’s really going on here?
This part is perhaps not the most fun, but it is so revealing, the part where I review the documents you send me. Clients often ask, “Which documents do you want?” The answer: the ones that tell the story, the ones you use to run the programme.
I’m always curious to see whats document I’m going to get. Sometimes people send everything. Sometimes very little. Either way, patterns emerge.
I cannot cover every detail in three days, but with my experience, I provide an independent, insightful perspective. I do not just nod along. I challenge people, always constructively. Sometimes a raised eyebrow or nervous laugh meets that challenge: “Are you sure you want to say that out loud?” My goal is not to embarrass, it is to give honest, actionable feedback that improves how things are working today.
The Stories behind the screens – why is it happening?
People make transformations happen or stall them. I spend a lot of time trying spot both.
A day of interviews is exhausting, but at the start, all I feel is curiosity. I want to understand what people are doing, why, and how. I have been there, running big programmes, stuck in endless cycles of reporting and meetings, so I empathise.
The surprises are constant. Someone leans back, sighs, and admits: “Well, no one’s ever asked me this before.”
Suddenly, the story unfolds: frustrations, cynicism, workarounds, clever fixes nobody else knows about. Some meander, some joke, some blame others. I have had people grin sheepishly: “Honestly, I don’t know what the point of half this reporting is.”
Moments like these are gold. They reveal patterns, ruts, and small inefficiencies that explain why progress has stalled.
What energises me? Helping people see things clearly, simplify, improve, and regain confidence.
Clarity Sparks Action – what’s possible on the other side?
Delivering recommendations always comes with a bit of anxiety, but the payoff is worth it.
Reactions are relief and excitement:
“Yes, we can do this. We know where we are going now.”
“Oh, so it is not as bad as we thought?”
Once clarity lands, teams move with focus. Momentum builds. Energy returns. Meetings are sharper. Decisions happen faster. People lean forward, nodding: “Ah! That is what we were missing!”
Culture shifts subtly but profoundly. Problems are solved faster. Communication flows better. People feel empowered to try new approaches. After months of coasting, the brakes are off.
Why I Make the Difference
My approach is simple but effective. It is based on understanding why projects fail and applying the antidote: clarity, consensus, momentum.I work with what is already there, helping people step outside routines, try new approaches, and regain confidence. Clients trust me because I am calm, relaxed, and constructive. Feedback is gentle but actionable.
The results speak for themselves:
Organisations rediscover their vision
Teams regain energy
Individuals feel heard and understood
Transformation starts moving at pace
By the end of a Change Compass session, no one leaves with all the answers, but everyone leaves with clarity, focus, and the confidence to accelerate toward the future they want.
If your team feels lost in the noise, a Change Compass session can give you clarity and energy in just three days.
Let us get you moving again.