A playful reflection from Jacqui Phillips on how the same letters can carry a different meaning when you look through a more human lens. With mischievous wordplay on familiar change frameworks (GC Index®, LACEWay™ and DELTA™), she explores how language creates clarity — and humanity creates connection — and why lasting change needs both.

A thought-provoking piece by Lili Boyanova Hugh on why restorative cultures are no longer a nice ambition — they are becoming essential. Drawing on years of experience in organisational change, Lili explores the role of fear, humility and honest conversation in building workplaces where people can speak, learn, repair and grow.

Two moments in one month — a Community Speedwatch campaign and a screen-free festival full of “old-school” fun — sparked a fresh look at change. This short piece by Nicky Carew explores why progress isn’t always about replacing the old with the new, and how blending what works with what’s next helps bring naysayers and early adopters along.

A short reflection on how growth really happens by Jill Whittington. It’s not about pushing harder in the same routines, but changing the conditions around us. A reminder, through a simple family story, that new experiences build confidence, independence and fresh ways of thinking.

Part of our Summer of Change series, this short piece from Vanda North offers a personal insight on navigating change in real life — not just at work. Expect a calm, practical nudge towards resilience, clarity, and better conversations.