Embracing Change with Resilience
Aurelie Litynski
Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer. In addition, she has received training from leading global experts and obtained multiple certifications in positive psychology, change management and neuroplasticity.
She draws on her extensive training and experience to develop interactive sessions focused on employee experience, positive leadership, emotional intelligence and human-centric culture.
She works with SMEs, multinational organizations, and corporate leaders all around the globe, empowering them to boost positivity, productivity, and performance in the workplace.
Her overall mission? To foster a human-centric approach to work, where the teams' happiness is part of the teams' culture.
- Recording: Yes
- Language: English
- Duration: 45 min / 15 min
Session Summary
Change is the only constant in life, and this session is your guide to not just surviving but thriving amidst change. Explore the power of resilience and learn how to navigate change with confidence, adaptability, and a renewed sense of purpose. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the nature of change, its psychological impact, and the common responses to it.
This session empowers individuals and teams to embrace change with resilience, equipping them with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Interaction
During the expert session, Aurelie engages the audience through a Q&A session, live demonstrations of her personal experiences, and using the Mentimeter app for interactive exercises that help participants reflect on their feelings towards change and how they can adapt to it with resilience.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding resistance, building trust, and practicing open communication, while encouraging participants to reflect on the session and apply these concepts in their personal and professional lives.
Key Learnings
- Embrace Change with Empathy: Understand that everyone reacts differently to change and show empathy towards those who may be struggling. Adapt your communication style based on resistance types (head, heart, hands, trust).
- Build Resilience: Practice open communication, meditation, exercising, and handle stress effectively to foster a positive mindset and increase resilience during times of change. Reflect on the highlights and ask colleagues about their perspective for valuable insights.
- Understand the Why: To fully embrace change, it's important to understand why it's being made and how it will impact you and your team. Be open-minded about feelings and emotions, showing empathy, and having an open conversation.
Detailed session description
During this session, Aurelie Litynski explains how people and teams can embrace organizational change with greater resilience by understanding the emotional journey that accompanies it. She introduces the change curve and encourages participants to identify where they and their teams are in the process, from the initial reaction and uncertainty to exploration and eventual adoption. She emphasizes that self-awareness, acknowledging emotions, and maintaining open communication help people navigate change more effectively and support teams through transition.
Litynski demonstrates how positive psychology strengthens people's ability to deal with change. She explains the brain's negativity bias and shares practical techniques to shift attention towards positive experiences, such as reflecting on weekly highlights. She also outlines four common types of resistance to change - heart, head, hands, and trust - and shows how leaders can recognize each type and adapt their communication, support, and leadership style accordingly to build engagement and reduce resistance. To conclude, Litynski explores resilience as a key capability for navigating change successfully.
Through practical metaphors, she illustrates different ways people can recover, adapt, grow, and support others during challenging situations. She encourages participants to view change as an opportunity for learning and development, foster a positive work culture, and create an environment where trust, resilience, and open communication enable individuals and teams to embrace change with confidence.
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