August 2, 2010
Afsaneh Noori
Listen to the show here: Introducing Change Thrivers
In the first episode of Change Thrivers Radio, Afsaneh Noori and Venita Garvin Valdez introduce the Change Thrivers Concept and methodology, share the message of Change Thrivers and discuss the “Cycle of Change” model, the emotional responses to change, and many techniques to work through the various stages of change.
Change Thrivers Tips that Afsaneh shared are:
10 Factors to Remember About Transformational Change
- There are three triggers that cause people to actually choose change: pain, payoff, or the perception of pain or gain.
- Change creates insecurity and confusion in your life.
- Change is giving up one thing for another.
- Giving up something often involves loss.
- Change is emotionally charged.
- You cannot fully move on to the new until you process any feelings that accompany the loss.
- People resist most changes to some degree. The more negatively you perceive the change, the more you will resist it.
- Resistance allows you time to sort out new information.
- Often change is resisted out of fear of the future, not love of the past.
- To manage change you must understand the role and importance of emotions.
About Afsaneh Noori:
Iranian born and raised, Afsaneh and her immediate family moved to the United States in 1974. Migration was a major change that marked the way she perceived life from that point on. Moving from Middle East to USA at 20, Iran’s Revolution and execution of her loved ones, Going from riches to rags, Multiple marriages and divorces, Becoming a mother, discovering her sexual orientation at 48, Leaving corporate life to start a business and become a spiritual teacher are among the changes that she has made work in her life and that gives her the passion to help others through change.
Afsaneh launched her newest project, Change Thrivers in 2006 based on her book Change Thrivers- Your Resource Guide for Making Change Work. In Change Thrivers, Afsaneh draws upon her 20 years of organizational consulting experience as well as her personal journey towards self-discovery. Through Change Thrivers, Afsaneh teaches individuals how to embrace change and realize their undiscovered potential. From books and keynote speeches to seminars, tele-series, workshops, coaching and a radio show, Afsaneh’s Change Thrivers empowers people to successfully navigate the uncertainty of change by understanding the nature of change and trusting the process of life.
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