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Welcome to The Inner Game of Change, where we explore the invisible forces that shape the way we lead, live, and learn, because real change, as you and I know, always starts on the inside.
In this episode of The Inner Game of Change, I speak with Soraya Espejo — a global transformation strategist, MIT-certified AI and Future of Work advisor, and Founder of Changics. Soraya has worked across more than fifty countries helping leaders and organisations prepare for what’s next.
Our conversation moves through some of the most pressing questions facing leaders today. How do we lead in a world reshaped by artificial intelligence? What skills matter most in times of uncertainty? And how can we build cultures that adapt rather than resist?
Soraya walks us through two powerful frameworks — MIT’s Four-Cap Leadership Model and the 5M Transformation Model — both designed to help leaders strengthen credibility, readiness, and execution.
We also explore what happens when change meets complexity, especially during mergers and acquisitions, where culture, communication, and trust can make or break success.
This episode is a thoughtful guide for anyone navigating transformation — from CEOs and change professionals to those simply curious about the future of leadership.
About Soraya
What defines me
My experience has shaped me into a strategic architect of transformation — not just a witness to change, but a designer of it
🔹 Executive Advisor to C-Suite & Senior Leadership Teams
🔹 AI & Future of Work Strategist (certified by MIT)
🔹 I design and co-create Future-Ready Organizations
🔹 +25 years of experience across 50+ countries and multiple industries
🔹 Strategic partner to CEOs in unlocking culture-driven growth leadership
🔹 Executive Coach for C-Suite & Senior Leadership
🔹 Transformation leader in M&A, culture, and people strategy
🔹 Private Equity & M&A Expertise: from pitch to sale
🔹 Architect of leadership and performance models that scale
🔹 Passionate about aligning Purpose, People & Performance
🔹 Founder of Changics, a strategic boutique for human-led transformation
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Chapters
1. E96 - The People Led Transformative Change - Podcast With Soraya Espejo (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Guest Introduction (00:00:09)
3. Three Pillars Reshaping Leadership (00:00:53)
4. Skills Leaders Need Now (00:05:24)
5. MIT 4CAP Leadership Model (00:07:22)
6. Applying 4CAP To AI Decisions (00:09:22)
7. Not Every Leader Or Org Is Ready (00:13:02)
8. People Side Of AI Implementations (00:16:40)
9. MIT 5M Transformation Model (00:18:41)
10. Building Mindset And Cultural Readiness (00:21:02)
11. M&A: Governance, Culture, Communication (00:23:09)
12. When Integrations Fail And Talent Leaks (00:27:20)
13. Measuring Transformation Success (00:31:30)
14. Human-Led Transformation Defined (00:33:35)
15. Ambassadors And Social Nudges (00:36:04)
16. Advice For Change Practitioners (00:39:27)
17. Readiness Over Prediction For AI (00:42:05)
18. Closing Remarks And Contact Info (00:45:03)
19. Host Reflections And Key Themes (00:46:30)
20. Subscribe And Share Message (00:49:06)
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