How to Navigate Change and Thrive: 4 Universal Steps for Personal and Leadership Transitions

11/06/2025 10 min
How to Navigate Change and Thrive: 4 Universal Steps for Personal and Leadership Transitions

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In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, executive coach Jonathan Hankin dives into how to navigate life’s biggest transitions—without losing your footing.From career shifts to relationship changes, financial challenges to personal loss, transitions can feel overwhelming. But they don’t have to be paralyzing.Jonathan shares four universal steps to help you not just survive, but thrive through change:00:00 Introduction to Navigating Transitions00:19 Understanding the Stress of Transitions01:37 Four Steps to Thrive Through Change01:44 Step 1: Don't Go Alone03:11 Step 2: Plan Ahead05:53 Step 3: Be a Realistic Optimist07:23 Step 4: Recharge Intentionally09:00 Final Thoughts and Recap09:30 Engage and ConnectWhether you’re leading a team or leading yourself, this episode gives you practical tools and encouragement.Bonus: Learn how assessments like the Pro-D can help you plan transitions with insight.Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-g1u0DzXg1oIf you are looking for a coach reach out through this form: https://journey-coaching.com/contactPro D Assessment: https://journey-coaching.myshopify.com/products/pro-d-premium-assessment?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=webPre-marital Assessment: https://journey-coaching.myshopify.com/products/prepare-and-enrich-marriage-assessment-package?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web Want to be on the Change Agent Leadership Podcast: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/journey_coaching_202854/cf_id/680c13dc44c3fb0019b775ab ---Follow me here:Website: www.journey-coaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankinCatch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-Hankin Download Free Leadership Toolkits → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/leadership-toolkit-library Join the Leaders Edge Telegram channel (Free) https://t.me/leadersedgepublic Sign up for the Emotional Intelligence Cohort → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/the-emotional-intelligence-leadership-cohort Join the Leaders Edge PRO → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/monthly-leadership-subscription - Schedule a free 30 minute discover call: https://jonathanhankin.com/contact Follow me here:Website: www.jonathanhankin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin

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