Welcome to the first episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast in 2025! Join host Tony Lockwood as he kicks off the new year by reflecting on the festive season, sharing exciting updates to the podcast, and exploring the five key trends shaping business transformation this year.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The exciting changes coming to The Transformation Leaders Podcast in 2025,
• How AI, sustainability, workforce evolution, and more will redefine transformation leadership, and
• How the Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK) and #TLH community can help you navigate the year ahead.

Whether you’re a seasoned transformation leader or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration to help you thrive in a fast-changing world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Podcast Updates for 2025:

   • New ‘Better Practices’ sessions for practical insights
   • Broader discussions on the transformation ecosystem
   • More interviews with industry experts

2. Key Trends in Business Transformation for 2025:

   • AI as a strategic enabler
   • Sustainability as a driver for growth and innovation
   • Navigating increasing regulatory complexity
   • Evolving workforce expectations and skills gaps
   • Building customer-centric ecosystems

3. How to Leverage the TLBoK and #TLH Community:

   • Practical frameworks to address transformation challenges
   • A global network of leaders supporting bold, meaningful progress

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Explore the Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK)
• Join the Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH)
• Follow Tony Lockwood on LinkedIn

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In this episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Graham Abbey, Chief Executive of Farley Performance, to explore the powerful lessons businesses can learn from the world of sports. Drawing on his diverse career in engineering, HR, and consulting, Graeme shares fascinating insights into how Bath Rugby’s transformation journey offers a blueprint for organisational success.

🚀 Key Takeaways:

• Discover how sports ecosystems can teach us about leadership, culture, and meaningful change.
• Learn why transformation starts with shifting mindsets and storytelling within organisations.
• Uncover the critical role of feedback and personal accountability in driving peak performance.

Whether you’re a leader, a team player, or just passionate about growth, this episode will inspire you to think differently about transformation and how to create a thriving organisation.

👉 Subscribe for more insights into leadership, transformation, and achieving excellence!

Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything with Tony or Graham comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond.

About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co

Tony can be contacted by email at tony.lockwood@.fsp.co

About Graham Abbey Graham is a dedicated leader in helping organisations navigate complexity and achieve lasting performance improvements. As Chief Executive of Farleigh Performance, Graham works to empower organisations by addressing challenges with a unique blend of strategy, execution, and purpose.

By focusing on "the what, the how, and the why," Farleigh Performance not only solves problems and seizes opportunities but also enhances capability and motivation, fostering a culture where organisations learn to learn. With a background spanning corporate HR, over 15 years in consulting, and roles in academia, Graham’s approach integrates cutting-edge research, insights from professional sports, and collaborative learning.

Graham’s career has been shaped by a passion for practical and philosophical aspects of organisational transformation. His journey reflects a relentless drive to help leaders and organisations thrive in a complex, ever-changing world.

Contact Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-abbey-39190b4/

Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK) Tony is delighted to launch the first edition of the TLBoK, a definitive resource created for transformation leaders by transformation leaders, providing a comprehensive exploration of strategies, methodologies and insights that have redefined successful organisational change and transformation.

Available in all leading bookstores or via the #TLH website - https://thetransformationleadershub.com

About #TLH The Transformation Leaders Hub is a truly global peer-to-peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders Podcast, Tony Lockwood interviews Alicia James, a seasoned change management professional and author of Mars and Venus: How Project Managers and Change Managers Can Work Together for the Greater Good.

Elisa shares her journey into change management, her perspectives on transformation, and insights from her book.

Here's what you'll learn:

The Distinction Between Change and Transformation: Alicia explains the nuances of change versus transformation, emphasizing that transformation is a significant, organization-wide shift that redefines operations, culture, and business models, unlike smaller-scale, incremental changes.

The Dynamics of Change Management: Elisa shares her entry into the field, initially through challenging circumstances, and her evolution into a thought leader. She discusses strategies for effective stakeholder engagement, navigating resistance, and the critical role of change impact assessments.

The Collaborative Relationship Between Project and Change Managers: Drawing from her book, Elisa highlights the often-overlooked necessity for project managers and change managers to collaborate effectively. She underscores the importance of integrating change efforts from the outset to ensure projects deliver their intended benefits.

This episode is packed with practical advice and real-world insights for anyone navigating the complexities of transformation, making it a must-listen for leaders and change practitioners alike.

Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything with Tony or Alicia comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond.

About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co

Tony can be contacted by email at tony.lockwood@.fsp.co

About Alicia James For the past 20 years, Alicia has spent her career as an organisational change specialist helping to implement change and build business change capability in organisations. ChangeIT Up Change Management, specialises in supporting clients to embrace change on a global scale.

Whether you're adopting a new technical solution or managing a complicated organisation-wide change program, our GetIT Right The First Time© Framework will show you how to incorporate and capture all considerations for project initiation and start up - from concept through to development, transition and adoption.

Author of MARS and VENUS: How Project Managers and Change Managers can work together for the greater good - available from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com.au/MARS-VENUS-Project-Managers-together/dp/B0DFH3TRLH Contact Alicia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-james-cm/

Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK) Tony is delighted to launch the first edition of the TLBoK, a definitive resource created for transformation leaders by transformation leaders, providing a comprehensive exploration of strategies, methodologies and insights that have redefined successful organisational change and transformation. Available in all leading bookstores or via the #TLH website - https://thetransformationleadershub.com

About #TLH The Transformation Leaders Hub is a truly global peer-to-peer network for change and transformation professionals.

Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com

In this episode of the Transformation Leaders podcast, we explore the evolving intersection of technology and organisational change with Ash Gawthorp, Chief Academy Officer at 1010.

Discover;

• why tech roles now require more than just coding skills,
• the real challenges organisations face when modernising legacy systems, and
• why embracing continuous change is vital as AI reshapes the industry.

Ash shares insightful anecdotes and strategies for leading in an environment where adaptability is key, and legacy systems are like complex puzzles.

Whether you're a change leader or just intrigued by how organisations evolve in the digital era, this episode is packed with essential takeaways.

Don't miss out on expert advice that could redefine your approach to transformation!

Submit your questions: If you want to clarify anything with Tony or Ash, comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond.

About Tony Lockwood: After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co

Tony can be contacted by email at tony.lockwood@.fsp.co

About Ash Gawthorp: Ash is Chief Academy Officer at Ten10 Academy, who helps clients overcome technical resourcing challenges by providing bright, passionate and technically adept Academy Engineers.

Contact Ash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-gawthorp-7bb2601/

Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK): Tony is delighted to launch the first edition of the TLBoK, a definitive resource created for transformation leaders by transformation leaders, providing a comprehensive exploration of strategies, methodologies and insights that have redefined successful organisational change and transformation.

Available in all leading bookstores or via the #TLH website - https://thetransformationleadershub.com

About #TLH: The Transformation Leaders Hub is a truly global peer-to-peer network for change and transformation professionals.

Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony is delighted to be joined by Marco Buchbinder today when we discuss the impact that AI will have on the workplace in 2025 and beyond.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. The groundbreaking ways AI agents are reshaping the workplace and the surprising benefits that come when humans are freed from repetitive tasks.
2. Why the key to thriving in a fast-changing world isn’t just innovation, but a continual transformation that challenges traditional business models.
3. The hidden challenges and untold stories of leaders grappling with AI adoption—and the unexpected strategies that drive successful integration.

Stay tuned to uncover how these insights can redefine the future of work.

Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything with Tony or Marco comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond.

About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co

Tony can be contacted by email at tony.lockwood@.fsp.co

About Marco Buchbinder Marco Buchbinder is reimagining how work is done as CEO of Ampliforce, an artificial intelligence firm that deploys AI Agents to handle tedious manual tasks so humans can focus on more impactful roles.

Prior to Ampliforce, Marco spent 18 years at a $23B cloud computing, storage, and big data firm, holding roles in general management, strategic planning, sales management, and M&A. Marco has also held leadership roles in two Fortune 500-acquired startups. A global citizen, Marco has held five international assignments and speaks four languages. Contact Marco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcobuchbinder/

Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK) Tony is delighted to launch the first edition of the TLBoK, a definitive resource created for transformation leaders by transformation leaders, providing a comprehensive exploration of strategies, methodologies and insights that have redefined successful organisational change and transformation. Available in all leading bookstores or via the #TLH website - https://thetransformationleadershub.com

About #TLH The Transformation Leaders Hub is a truly global peer-to-peer network for change and transformation professionals.

Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com

🎯 Ready to transform your business?

Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, business transformation is key to staying competitive in today’s fast-changing world. But where do you even start?

In this episode, we break down business transformation into 9 clear and actionable pillars, using the TLBoK 9 Pillar Framework.

These 9 pillars will help you structure your approach, avoid common pitfalls, and ultimately, drive real, lasting change in your organisation. We’ll cover everything from creating a vision to transforming your business model, culture, and financial management – plus, we dive deep into benefits realisation, ensuring your transformation efforts deliver measurable value.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ Vision: How to define your company’s long-term goals and drive focused change

✅ Business Model: How to adapt and evolve your revenue streams

✅ Operating Model: Tips for streamlining your processes and systems

✅ Digital & Data: Why embracing tech and data is no longer optional

✅ Stakeholders & Partners: How strong relationships fuel transformation

✅ Culture & People: Creating a team culture that drives innovation and change

✅ Governance: Ensuring your transformation stays on track with smart decision-making

✅ Financial Management & Benefits Realisation: How to budget, track ROI, and ensure your transformation delivers real results

🚀 Bonus: Want to take your business transformation journey to the next level? Download our FREE Transformation Canvas today! This simple, easy-to-use tool will help you plan, track, and succeed in your business transformation efforts.

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Download the e-Book "Evolve or Perish" that tells the story of how an organisation has adopted the Transformation Canvas - https://thetransformationleadershub.com/e-book-evolve/

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Tony is delighted to be joined by Ed Jervis today. We discuss many aspects of life with Ed and how some of his early life has influenced the way that he operates now. As CEO & Chief Disrupter, at Inclusion Crowd, he brings a wealth of expertise in executive development, policy advocacy, creating inclusive cultures and attracting top talent. Inclusion Crowd's mission is to ensure that organisations truly reflect the diverse society we live in.

Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything with Tony or Ed comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond.

About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co

Tony can be contacted by email at tony.lockwood@.fsp.co

About Ed Jervis As a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ed has had the privilege of collaborating with incredible clients worldwide, ranging from complex multinationals to regional start-ups and nonprofits. His mission is clear: to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate! Contact Ed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjervis/

Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK) Tony is delighted to launch the first edition of the TLBoK, a definitive resource created for transformation leaders by transformation leaders, providing a comprehensive exploration of strategies, methodologies and insights that have redefined successful organisational change and transformation. Available in all leading bookstores or via the #TLH website - https://thetransformationleadershub.com

About #TLH The Transformation Leaders Hub is a truly global peer-to-peer network for change and transformation professionals.

Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony is delighted to announce a joint venture with Tim Rogers, host of the 'Adapting to Change Podcast'.

In this episode, we explain more about the upcoming Transformation Leaders Roadmap, a 90-day accelerator designed to help transformation professionals master the 9 Pillar TLBoK framework.

Facilitated by industry experts Tony Lockwood and Tim Rogers, this interactive book club-style program features 9 live sessions where participants dive deep into each pillar, followed by open discussions with a cohort of peers.

Each participant will receive a physical and digital copy of the TLBoK and enjoy 12 months of full access to The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH).

You can learn more about how this program can fast-track your growth as a transformation leader - https://thetransformationleadershub.com/90-day-roadmap/

About Tony Lockwood

After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co

Tony can be contacted by email at tony.lockwood@.fsp.co

Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK) Tony is delighted to launch the first edition of the TLBoK, a definitive resource created for transformation leaders by transformation leaders, providing a comprehensive exploration of strategies, methodologies and insights that have redefined successful organisational change and transformation.

Available in all leading bookstores or via the #TLH website

About #TLH

The Transformation Leaders Hub is a truly global peer-to-peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com