The Transformation Tribe Talks

This is a really honest and insightful Transformation Tribe Talk. I'm delighted to support Maria in the launch of her rebranded MG Coaching for Change business, and am very excited that she will supporting me at January's Transformation Tribe Power Power Planning Event - reserve your place here ttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-transformation-tribe-2026-power-planning-tickets-1960044759639?aff=oddtdtcreator Check out Maria's bio below and follow her work on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-gostling-mba-cmgr-fcmi-b6ba1b99?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BCI8CutgxRkKaL%2B3kuuhgLQ%3D%3D and via her website. https://mariagostling.com https://linktr.ee/MG_coachingforchange Maria Gostling is an independent coach whose work is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: people move forward best when they feel connected to themselves, supported, and grounded in practical courage. Through her coaching practice, Coaching for Change, Maria helps individuals gain clarity, build confidence, and explore new directions in both life and career. Maria’s approach is shaped by her lived experience of navigating significant moments — some planned, many unexpected. Throughout her personal and professional life, people have naturally turned to her when they felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what came next. Coaching became a natural extension of the steady support, honest reflection, and grounded clarity she has offered for years. A core part of her work is The Courage Loop — a human-centred framework she developed to help people understand how meaningful change comes from small, steady steps rather than dramatic leaps. This simple tool helps clients build momentum, trust themselves more deeply, and move forward even when they don’t feel fully ready. Alongside her full-time role as RKE Business Reporting Manager at the University of Nottingham, Maria runs Coaching for Change as a sole trader, blending professional insight with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to helping people reconnect with who they’ve always been. She is known for her warm presence, her ability to listen deeply, and her gift for helping clients see possibilities where they once saw roadblocks.

An inspiring Transformation Tribe Talk about neurological pathways. We're not scientists but we are well read and researched and we apply what we've learned to our work. Gareth's social links:- https://yogalifeuk.com/ The amazing video about the brain and neurological pathways I hope everyone watches:- https://youtube.com/shorts/Rvmvt7gscIM?si=jOCYAk9DhN-UvMcn And Something from the BBC which is remarkably good! https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p098v92g/neuroplasticity-how-to-rewire-your-brain In our Transformation Tribe Talk we've referenced the following studies:- Visualisation: Training Without Doing In a 1996 study by Dr. Guang Yue, researchers had people mentally practice lifting weights (without actually lifting them). Another group physically lifted the weights. Over a few weeks, the group that physically trained increased their strength by 30%—but the mental-only group increased theirs by 13.5%, just by visualizing! That’s the brain’s power. Another famous experiment involved piano players. Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone at Harvard Medical School found that people who practiced piano only in their imagination showed the same brain changes in the motor cortex as those who practiced on a real piano. So, your brain doesn’t fully distinguish between real experiences and vivid imagined ones. That’s why visualization works. Also we've made some scientific References Here are some of the key studies and experts we’ve touched on: Dr. Michael Merzenich – Pioneer of neuroplasticity research. Dr. Guang Yue (1996) – Visualization and muscle strength study. Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone (Harvard) – Motor cortex changes from mental piano practice. Norman Doidge – Author of The Brain That Changes Itself, a great resource for understanding neuroplasticity in everyday language. Here are some :- Practical Tips to Build New Neural Pathways So, how can you use this in your daily life? Here are some science-backed tips: Visualize Daily (Just 5–10 Minutes): Close your eyes and vividly imagine the skill or task. Use all your senses. The more real it feels, the more powerful it is. Morning or Evening is Best: Your brain is most receptive when you're relaxed. Try visualization first thing in the morning or right before bed—when brainwaves are in the alpha/theta state, which boosts learning and memory. Combine Visualization with Action: Visualization works best when paired with some real-world practice. Even small actions help lock in those neural pathways. Use Positive Emotion: Feel excited or proud as you visualize. Emotion supercharges learning. That’s because emotional experiences release neurotransmitters like dopamine that help cement new connections. Repeat, Repeat, Repeat: Neural pathways are strengthened by repetition. Daily practice—even if short—is better than long sessions done infrequently. Bonus Brain Tip: Novelty and Challenge Your brain LOVES novelty. When you challenge yourself with something new or unexpected, it lights up. So to build more neural flexibility, try mixing things up—learn a new hobby, take a different route to work, or use your non-dominant hand occasionally. #community #businessgrowth #businesstransformation #culture #lifelonglearning #capability #changeready #visualisation #neuroscience #neurologicalpathways

This is a fantastic and insightful @TransformationTribeTalks with Gill Taylor the Joy Creator Bringing inspiration as to why 'Doing it scared' is a must, and how the right mindset means you can achieve your goals and dreams. Gill tells her story and shares some fascinating insights: from global C suite executive, learning to swim in her 30's (must listen segment), and learning how to speak Korean in her now semi retired stage in life! This is a very inspiring listen. Gill now offers her support to leaders, providing them with a safe space and sounding board, to test their ideas, helping them solve problems and achieve their goals. Connect with Gill on Linked In her details are here https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-taylor-5718386?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B2lwnq7b9SVWCNAaLZZW72w%3D%3D And check out the Hedge Hog website https://www.hedgehogcoach.com/ Please like and subscribe to this channel and connect with me on LinkedIn ** https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-barrett-transformation?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BL%2BK3aGo8ShK3Cfc3rGOHxw%3D%3D and sign up to my Transformation Tribe news letter https://www.thetransformationtribe.co.uk/

I absolutely loved recording this Transformation Tribe Talk with Nadine Mansfield who is the founder of Nadine Mansfield Garden Design. Nadine's story embodies everything the The Transformation Tribe stands for. Bold, brave decisions, lifelong learning and being an absolute legendary change maker. Nadine left the corporate world 6 years ago to pursue her dream and set up Nadine Mansfield Garden Design. In 2024 Nadine won the RHS sliver guilt award in the Career Change category at Tatton Park RHS show. An amazing accolade as this was her first ever show garden. Listen to this pragmatic, motivational and very inspiring Transformation Tribe Talk. Check out Nadine's work at Nadine Mansfield Garden Design https://www.nadinemansfield.com Connect with Nadine on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinemansfield?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BQgarqwGiRju8VC2QQ%2Bh%2B8g%3D%3D And find her on social media https://www.instagram.com/nadinemansfieldgardendesign/# https://www.facebook.com/nadinemansfieldgardendesign

This is a brilliant Transformation Tribe Talk. It's a really honest account where Shahida shares her experience over the past 5 years leading a successful Transformation at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group. I Supported Shahida and the Team to achieve their aspirations and vision for Transformation. If you want to learn more about my Change Readiness support and how I help businesses set themselves up for success. Sign up to my news letter https://www.thetransformationtribe.co.uk/contact It's always inspiring to hear senior executives talking about lifelong learning, and taking on new challenges. Shahida is a senior Executive working in the social housing sector and her Transformation Tribe Talk explains how she has supported Wythenshawe Community Housing Group to transform their business. It's a pragmatic and honest account including her #appraoch #leadership #challenges # datainformeddecisions #culturalchange #lessonslearned and her vision for the future. Shahida has extended an open invite to share her learning and to collaborate with others who are embarking on their Transformation journey. Check out her LinkedIn and connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahida-latif-haider-58680b1b9?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BpzW3e2LXQXOgUkIZiSgg0g%3D%3D Thanks and credit to Nick Horne the CEO of Wythenshawe Community Housing Group. Who I have known for many years. He is someone who really empowers people to achieve their fullest potential. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickhornesolutions?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BBgUf7IK1TiC00eUjBifi5Q%3D%3D Thanks and credit to Sara Barrie and Helen Sweeney for their Leadership Development Support. Human Data, Insight and Challenge. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabarrie?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bby8VGGVNQIaxw%2FXnfbpXRg%3D%3D https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenmsweeney?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BBL8%2B7%2Fa9SJWnPsEKoMfcTw%3D%3D

This is a fantastic story of 2 friends from Rochdale, Dean Hulse and David Yazdi, who were band mates and are the founders of HY Solicitors and HY Education Solicitors. Their story embodies everything that the Transformation Tribe stands for: creativity, lifelong learning, and people powered transformation. They have made brave decisions to transform how legal services are delivered for customers/clients, turning the traditional elements of the sector on its head. From a bedroom start up, to now a thriving business with 2 firms, HY Solicitors and HY Education Solicitors, the latter being the only law firm exclusively serving the education sector. This is a phenomenal story and a great listen. Check out HY Solicitors and HY Education websites below. https://hysolicitors.co.uk/ https://hyeducation.co.uk/ Connect with Dean and David on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyazd... https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-huls... Read about some of the history of Bye Bye Johnny, Dean and David's band in the article link below. https://www.investinrochdale.co.uk/news/post/dynamic-duo-behind-unique-law-firm-hy-solicitors And please do like and subscribe to the @TransformationTribeTalks YouTube channel. And subscribe to the News Letter. https://www.thetransformationtribe.co...

This is a brilliant #TransformationTribeTalk with Rob Fawcett who has just launched a creative new brand called the Human CTO. We're talking about the challenges faced by CEO's and leaders in this ever increasingly fast paced world of technology and AI, and the role the Human CTO plays. Hear about opportunities for #leadershipdevelopment and lifelong, action based learning that can help businesses keep on top of the fast pace of change and avoid putting in strategies that become obsolete in 6 months due to technological advancement that supersedes their original concepts. #lifelonglearning #actionlearning #aiadoption #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching Connect and collaborate by clicking on the following links and joining the #TransforamtionTribe community. Sign up to the Transformation Tribe News Letter here, https://www.thetransformationtribe.co.uk/ and please like and subscribe to this YouTube Channel. Click here for The Human CTO Story, Purpose, Mission: https://thehumancto.co.uk/our-story Click here for website services: The Human CTO - CTO Services, Fractional https://thehumancto.co.uk/our-services Click here for Beyond The Title Newsletters: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7321850027969032192 Click here for The Human CTO Knowledge Hub (brand new and content being loaded): https://thehumancto.co.uk/knowledge Click here for a free 30min no strings intro call (actively seeking Not for Profits and Charities right now) https://calendly.com/rob-thehumancto/30mi LinkedIn Subscribe: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7321850027969032192

This is a really exciting project I’ve been working on with my client Ami Davis. We’ve been creating a #onlinecommunity with #socialpurpose. Check out this brilliant #TransformationTribeTalk with Ami, during which she shares her vision for the online community and why in her capacity as a change advocate for young people and a kinship carer she believes this community will really make a difference through collaborative action. Check out Ami's Bio below https://www.linkedin.com/in/ami-davis?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BN3kuP9KmQvScVr5Lh2Tllg%3D%3D If you're interested in learning about how I have supported Ami and her team to define their community building strategy and create their play book please connect with me and sign up to my news letter and connect with me on linkedIn. https://www.thetransformationtribe.co.uk/about-transformation-tribe https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-barrett-transformation?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B2PiQs2ZVQ2W9tlMfQNiesg%3D%3D Thank you to Selina White who is one of the most innovative and CEOs I've had the pleasure of working with and who has given Ami, the team and I full support during this project. https://www.linkedin.com/in/selina-white-0a555b19?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BZPlunGF3SzmpwENdUuzm6Q%3D%3D Special shout out to Tiffany Richards who is the Community Manager for Rethink Places/Magna Housing. Check out Tiffany's bio below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-richards-640830182?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BhM7bCbFPSPaFnbzKyKs87w%3D%3D Thanks to @Hivebrite who have provided an amazing community building platform. And thanks to Tangent for their brilliant branding support. https://tangent.co/work

An insightful and thought provoking #Transformationtribetalk with Marc Cox. Author of #thebusinesscaseforlove and founder of #thcompanyspirit. Check out Marc's bio below https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-cox-3576011?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BMPJdbrTbR0yYUCH%2FNezkrA%3D%3D In this Talk Marc gives his insight into company #culture and the importance of engaging the head and heart of the business. Good leadership and his thoughts on the #futureofwork I relate this back to the work I do with leaders who are #transforming their businesses and developing their #comanyculture and #leadershipcapability Contact me if you are interested in learning more about my recent work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-barrett-transformation? lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BiR045d1DStiz4IZU9aNUmA%3D%3D https://www.thetransformationtribe.co.uk/ We also talk about the Love Grid and what this means and how it can positively impact the customer and colleague experience. This features in Marc's first book #TheBusinessCaseForLove https://www.amazon.co.uk/Business-Case-Love-Companies-Bragged/dp/3030364259 Marc is in the process of writing his second book. Follow Marc on LinkedIn and like and subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified when it's released.