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Our Approach

Our Approach

Coaching Change Building Potential

Change is often portrayed as a linear process. Accept a dissatisfaction, set a goal, build a plan, execute and move forward. But in reality, it is rarely that straight-forward. It is complex, non-linear and unpredictable. It surfaces resistance, loss, uncertainty, doubt and competing priorities. When these dynamics are ignored, change initiatives fail, sometimes quietly, sometimes at significant cost.
 

At The Change Lounge, we believe meaningful change requires more than a well-written plan, a motivational speech or token engagement. Change must be anchored in clarity, capability and commitment. Done well, it creates sustained performance, growth and confidence. Done poorly, the consequences are real, for people, culture and results. 

 

In today’s environment, standing still is not neutral, it is a risk.
As change agents, it would be easy to say we are passionate about all kinds of change, imposed or by choice.

 

We’re not.


What drives us is the pursuit of survival and growth. Helping leaders, organisations and individuals remain effective, take charge in shifting conditions and respond proactively to the everyday challenges of life and work is at the forefront of The Change Lounge.
 

This belief underpins our approach to coaching and change consulting.
 

Our coaching turns stagnation into momentum, confusion into direction and resistance into ownership. We combine lived executive experience, leadership development, strategic thinking and practical change navigation to support organisations and individuals to perform at their best in a constantly changing world.

​Why Our Clients Choose Us

Because we understand what it is like to lead transformation, not just in theory, but in practice.
 

We know the reality of navigating the highs and lows of change while keeping the organisation moving. That is why we work as strategic change partners, coaching, advising and supporting leaders as change unfolds.
 

Our work is grounded in deep, hands-on experience leading complex change at the most senior levels of organisations. We go beyond project plans to focus on the why, what, when, how and who of change, using simple, practical tools that keep leaders focused, effective and aligned to business strategy.
 

We provide a steady support base for leaders transforming operating models, structures or culture.  Often while still carrying full accountability for business-as-usual performance. We know how demanding this work is, and how easily change can take its toll on leaders.
 

Through executive coaching, we help leaders:
 

  • Set a clear path for renewal and growth

  • Identify and manage barriers that could derail change

  • Communicate change clearly and bring others with them

  • Navigate resistance, uncertainty and inevitable loss

  • Challenge assumptions and reframe how they see the situation

 

Ultimately, our work helps leaders stay steady, effective and well while change is unfolding around them.

Phil and Rita D’Adamo
Phil D’Adamo
The Change Lounge
The Change Lounge

We go far beyond surface-level motivation or generic goal setting, tailoring our corporate expertise into coaching that truly resonates on a personal level.

It’s a strategic partnership built on insight, structure and expertise, helping you go further than you imagined.

​What Sets Us Apart

  • Our Holistic Approach – Growth isn’t a finish line; it’s a continuous process of discovery, adjustment and evolution.

  • A Strategic Approach to Coaching – We bridge the gap between corporate change strategy and personal transformation, guiding change that works for both individuals and organisations.

  • Mindset plus Skills – Shifting how you think while building the skills to act with clarity, purpose and confidence.

  • Practical, Future Focussed Methods – Coaching that is grounded in lived experience, proven methods and a deep understanding of complexity, delivering lasting tangible results. Just tools that work.

  • Partners in Your Success – It’s a strategic partnership crafted on insight, structure and expertise, helping you surpass what you could achieve on your own.

  • We've Got Your Back – Change is hard. You won't do it alone. We’re here with you every step of the way, as coach, challenger and support partner. 

Our Three Pillars for Successful Change

  • Readiness – Understand why change matters and believe that it is possible.

  • Willingness – Identify what needs to shift and tap into the motivation to make it happen.

  • Ability - Develop the mindset, skills, tools and resilience to make change stick.

 

Who We Work With

We partner with:

  • Leaders navigating business transformation,

  • Professionals stuck at a career or identity crossroads,

  • Entrepreneurs seeking clarity and growth; and

  • Individuals facing personal transition or reinvention.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

We help you get clear, get moving and grow stronger through change. If you're ready to lead your next chapter in work, leadership or life, let's design it together.

Let's start a conversation

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The Change Lounge aims to support leaders, organisations and individuals through change, helping them think clearly, lead well and create successful transformations.

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