After 25 years working in change, I thought I'd heard it all. But writing my doctorate forced a different kind of thinking — slower, deeper, more rigorous. And it surfaced some genuine lightbulb moments. Here are the 5 things that shifted my perspective, from the myth of the 70% failure rate, to why honesty with people — even when the news is bad — is always the right call.

When I launched Career Stories, more than a few people were surprised. A change management consultant starting a podcast? But to me, it was the most natural thing in the world. Here's the story behind it — and why I think you'll love it even if you're not actively navigating a career challenge right now.