Change Made Simple: Applying the ADKAR Advantage with Karen Ball

In this high-energy conversation, Nicole Greer sits down with Karen Ball, Senior Fellow at ProSci and author of The ADKAR Advantage, to uncover the secret to making change stick — in individuals, teams, and entire organizations. With over 40 years in change leadership, Karen shares inspiring stories, practical tools, and a proven framework for moving people from “Why change?” to “We did it!” Whether you’re leading a massive transformation or coaching one person through a shift, this episode delivers the clarity, process, and mindset you need to make change make sense — and make it last. Highlights from this episode: [00:06:00] Karen explains the ADKAR model — Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement — and why change success happens at the individual level first. [00:12:00] Real-life success story: Graham’s journey from non-swimmer to confident swimmer using ADKAR as his personal roadmap. [00:27:00] Why active and visible sponsorship is the #1 factor in change success — and how leaders can step into the role. [00:33:00] Scaling change from one person to an entire organization by building capability and maturity in change management. [00:42:00] Karen’s final nugget: “ADKAR makes change make sense” — creating a clear, adaptable framework for any transformation. Connect with Karen: Buy her book: https://a.co/d/dfEdiVs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenball26/ Listen today at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform! Learn more about Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach: https://www.vibrantculture.com/