Managers, how to lead change without losing your team
Change is constant — but burnout doesn’t have to be.
In Episode 14 of the Solve & Thrive - The HR Solutions Unleashed Podcast, I’m joined by Michelle Thomas, founder of The Happy Business Club and passionate advocate for joy-centred leadership.
Together, we explore how managers can lead change without losing the energy, motivation, and wellbeing of their teams.
Michelle brings her signature blend of humour, realism, and practical tools — or as she calls them, “hacktices” — to help teams navigate change in a way that feels energising, not exhausting.
Why This Episode Matters
Managers are often told to be resilient. But how do you build resilience without resorting to short-term fixes or one-off wellbeing perks?
Change is constant, and Managers need to navigate change whilst taking their team along with them, whilst also maintaining the business as usual requirements. That is not easy!
Michelle reminds us that resilience is a practice, not a product. It starts with mindset, but it lives in daily habits, boundaries, and communication.
Michelle’s 5 Top Tips for Leading Through Change
Undertake a life audit
Helps people identify their energy drains, overwhelm triggers, or financial stress that might be fuelling resistance.
Try the Happy Cha Cha Cha
A playful, energising way to break big goals into bite-sized steps. From stuck to forward motion in 3 moves.
Priority Penning
Boundaries aren't selfish - they are how we show up for the work that matters most. Managers who support clear, aligned priorities build trust and capacity.
Proof of Awesomeness
Past success stories remind us that we can change, grow and thrive. Use this when people have forgotten their value and potential.
The Better Than Technique
Encourages small wins that build big momentum. Change doesn't have to be perfect - it just needs to be possible.
This episode is packed with laughter, lightbulb moments, and actionable tools you can start using right away — whether you lead a team of two or twenty.
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👋 I'm Pam, founder of PM Business Support Services. I help first-line managers build confidence through:
Software that simplifies people processes, keeps records compliant, and gives managers the tools to act without second-guessing
Standards that reflect the Company values and give managers clear, consistent guidance — no more wondering “what’s the right thing to do?”
Skills training & on-demand HR advice that solve real-world people problems — so managers feel supported, not stuck
Everything your managers need to thrive.
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