063: Culture, change and the 'brilliant basics' - In Good Company with Julia Paulding
Tue Feb 03 2026
In a world where change is constant and accelerating, Chief People Officer Julia Paulding joins Dan to explore what it really takes for organisations and leaders to navigate continuous transformation. With over 30 years of experience in people, culture and professional services, Julia shares why the future belongs to organisations that master the human side of change — not just the systems and processes.In this episode of In Good Company podcast, we dive into:💬 Why change fatigue is rising and how leaders can protect their people💬 The “brilliant basics” that keep teams grounded during uncertainty💬 The shift from soft skills to power skills💬 How culture, communication, trust and empathy shape successful change💬 The impact of AI on people, leadership and workplace expectations💬 Why supportive, human‑centred leadership matters more now than everIf you're leading teams, managing transformation, or trying to build a culture that thrives through constant change, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and practical takeaways.“My biggest challenge is making sure my fantastic team is supported to lead change when they’re dealing with so much themselves.” Julia Paulding
Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not follow us? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website: https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2/ Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/
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In a world where change is constant and accelerating, Chief People Officer Julia Paulding joins Dan to explore what it really takes for organisations and leaders to navigate continuous transformation. With over 30 years of experience in people, culture and professional services, Julia shares why the future belongs to organisations that master the human side of change — not just the systems and processes.In this episode of In Good Company podcast, we dive into:💬 Why change fatigue is rising and how leaders can protect their people💬 The “brilliant basics” that keep teams grounded during uncertainty💬 The shift from soft skills to power skills💬 How culture, communication, trust and empathy shape successful change💬 The impact of AI on people, leadership and workplace expectations💬 Why supportive, human‑centred leadership matters more now than everIf you're leading teams, managing transformation, or trying to build a culture that thrives through constant change, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and practical takeaways.“My biggest challenge is making sure my fantastic team is supported to lead change when they’re dealing with so much themselves.” Julia Paulding Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not follow us? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website: https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2/ Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/