Change Happens

A quarter of the way into this century, it’s the perfect time to step back, reflect, and consider what has changed—and what’s about to—across workplaces, industries, and our lives. This season, Jenelle McMaster—Deputy CEO and People & Culture Leader at EY—explores the forces shaping the future of work.From emerging trends to technological advancements, we’ll uncover what’s changing, how we’re adapting, and the real-world impact of these shifts—plus what they mean for the leaders of today and tomorrow.

Change Happens is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Change Happens, a business show with 73 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  What Six Seasons Have Taught Me About Change

  Jul 20, 202616 min

  After six seasons and almost 70 conversations with leaders, changemakers, athletes, advocates, scientists and CEOs, Change Happens comes to a close. In this final episode, Jenelle revisits some of the moments and lessons that stayed with her most across the series, featuring reflections and insights from guests including Dr Bronwyn King, Dylan Alcott, Hugh van Cuylenburg, Mike Baird and Dom Price. Together, their stories reveal a consistent truth: change doesn’t really start with a plan. It starts with people. In this episode, Jenelle explores: · Why some of the most impactful leaders reject the idea of “impossible” · How making space for opposing perspectives can create deeper trust and lasting change · What separates transactional leadership from the kinds of human connections people genuinely remember · Why empathy, judgement and human connection may become the most valuable leadership skills in an AI-driven world · The biggest lessons six seasons of Change Happens revealed about resilience, leadership and the people behind meaningful change Host: Jenelle McMaster , EY Regional Deputy CEO and People & Culture Leader, Oceania

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  Episode #72

  How Do You Plan for an Uncertain Future? with Joanna Lepore

  Mar 16, 202640 minS0

  <p>For many leaders today, the future feels louder, faster and less predictable than ever. In this episode, global foresight strategist Joanna Lepore unpacks what strategic foresight actually is and why it matters now.</p> <p>Jo works with organisations around the world to build adaptability into strategy, helping leaders expand their time horizons, challenge assumptions and prepare for multiple possible futures. This is not about prediction. It is about preparation.</p> <p>Together, we explore how leaders can move from reactive firefighting to anticipatory leadership and why waiting to “see how it plays out” may be Australia’s biggest risk.<...

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  Episode #71

  Leading Through Uncertainty with Dom Price

  Dec 18, 202534 minS0

  <p>Today, we’re unpacking why leadership feels so much harder right now, and what it takes to navigate a world defined by constant change.</p><p>Futurist Dominic Price explores the pressures facing modern leaders, the shift from efficiency to effectiveness, and why upgrading our human operating systems matters more than adopting the latest tools.</p><p>Dom breaks down the rising disconnect between leaders and teams, how AI is increasing both productivity and stress, and the practical mindset shifts leaders need to thrive.</p><p>In this episode, Dom shares:</p>Why “best practice” no longer exists, and leader...

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  Episode #70

  Gen Z and the new rules of work with Adam Jacobs

  Sep 8, 202533 minS0

  <p>Today, we’re diving into what the next generation of talent actually wants from work - and what employers can do about it. Adam Jacobs, Co-founder and CEO of Hatch, returns to Change Happens to unpack fresh insights from Hatch’s latest Hotlist research: why ’security‘ is the headline for 2025, how Gen Z views AI as an accelerant (not a threat), and the practical shifts organisations can make to attract, grow and keep early-career talent.</p><p>In this episode, Adam shares:</p>Why saying “here’s our take on AI today” beats dodging the question, especially for junior roles.Side hus...

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  Episode #69

  Unlocking the future of AI with Microsoft’s Tim Allen and Sarah Carney

  Aug 13, 202532 minS0

  <p>Generative AI has sparked excitement, fear, and a whole lot of uncertainty. </p><p>Are we on the cusp of a new industrial revolution - or stuck in a national holding pattern?</p><p>In this episode of Change Happens, Jenelle sits down with two of Microsoft Australia’s top AI leaders: Sarah Carney, National Chief Technology Officer, and Tim Allen, National Skills Director. Together, they explore the reality behind the AI hype and offer a clear-eyed view on how Australia can move from hesitation to transformation.</p><p>In this conversation, Tim and Sarah share:</p>Why we’re in...

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