The Change Agent

FOR THE CHANGE AGENT @ WORK OPPORTUNITY FOR COACHING Sofia is at a crossroads because her strength in driving change can sometimes outpace the organisation’s readiness to absorb it. Her instinct is to surface hard truths and move quickly toward improvement, but this can create fatigue or quiet resistance if people feel the pace of change exceeds their ability to adapt. What begins as momentum can, over time, risk becoming friction. Coaching will help Sofia refine how she calibrates change—strengthening her ability to pace transformation, deepen buy-in, and ensure coalitions are strong enough to carry progress forward. The aim is not to soften her courage for change, but to increase its durability so the improvements she champions take deeper root and sustain themselves. Sofia: “I know I push for change because I can see what could be better, and I get impatient when we stay stuck. But sometimes I move faster than people can come with me. What I want from coaching is to learn how to keep that urgency while bringing people along so the change actually lasts.” SET THE COURSE - Temper urgency with perspective by actively seeking counsel from experienced leaders who can help Sofia test the pace and sequencing of change. Use these perspectives to refine the “why now,” ensuring direction is both compelling and realistically absorbable by the organisation. SHAPE THE TEAM - Build stronger coalitions by inviting trusted peers and sponsors to challenge assumptions and support the change effort. Position herself within a network of allies who can carry the message, broaden ownership, and help the organisation move together rather than relying on Sofia’s momentum alone. MAKE IT WORK - Strengthen implementation by creating feedback loops with those closest to the work. Seek honest input on what is landing and what is straining the system, using that insight to adjust pace, reinforce early wins, and ensure change becomes embedded rather than driven solely by her energy. C H A L L E N G E S A N D O P P O R T U N I T I E S T O B E B E T T E R CODE NAME: Sofia Better The Deck REFER TO COACHING ROUND ONE INSTRUCTIONS