Change, when Change is Hard…

Life is Change, Growth is Optional…

@drpaulwood

The Business Case…

Why Change is Hard

Neurological Psychological

Event

Threat

Reward

Emotional Brain

Thinking Brain Decision

s

Behaviour

• Satisfied• Meaningful• Valued• Useful

• Worry• Frustration• Stress

• Narrowed• Limited• Disengaged

• Broadened• Creative• Engaged

Threat

Reward

Defense Mechanisms

Denial Projection Intellectualization

Rationalization Repression Acting Out

Insight

Motivation

CapabilityPractice

Commitment

Key Messages…

All is Flux Adapt or Stagnate

Be Deliberate

Follow your Values

Life is Change, Growth is Optional…