Making the Shift
Making the Shift helps you navigate life changes with confidence. Hosted by PROSCI and ACMP certified Master Change Management Professional and expert, Blessing Mzawazi, each episode breaks down real-world strategies from organizational change management and applies them to personal growth. From career moves to identity shifts, get practical tools to embrace change, build resilience, and adapt with purpose.
Shift happens, learn to move with it.
Episodes
13 episodes
Ep 13: Money Stress vs Career Burnout: How to Tell What’s Really Draining You
Money stress and career burnout often feel like the same thing but they’re not. In this episode of Making the Shift, I break down the tangled overlap between financial pressure and work exhaustion, and shows you how to finally tell the differen...
Ep 12: When You Finally Say ‘I’m Done’ - Turning Pressure into Personal Power
There’s a moment in every personal transformation when you say, “I’m done.” Not out of frustration, but from clarity. That moment is Desire - the second stage of the ADKAR model. In this episode of Making the Shift, Blessing breaks dow...
Ep 11: How to Become the Person People Trust With the Big Stuff
Ever wonder why some people get trusted with high-stakes projects, sensitive information, and career-defining opportunities—while others don’t? In this episode, Blessing breaks down the real science of trust at work. You’ll learn how to build y...
Ep 10: The Wake-Up Call - When Life Tells You It’s Time to Shift
You don’t always need a breakdown to know something needs to change. Sometimes, awareness whispers.In this episode of Making the Shift, Blessing explores the first step in any transformation: awareness. Through personal stories,...
Ep 9: Letting Go of Who You Thought You’d Be by Now
“By this age, I thought I’d be somewhere else entirely.” If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. This episode of Making the Shift explores the quiet grief of not becoming who you thought you’d be by no...
Ep 8: How to Deal With the Quiet Grief of Outgrowing a Friendship
Not all goodbyes are loud. Sometimes, friendships fade quietly, not from betrayal or conflict, but from the slow drift of misalignment. In this episode of Making the Shift, I explore the often unspoken grief of outgrowing a friendship....
Ep 7: Stop Lying to Yourself - Breaking Free from Bad Habits
We’ve all done it! We've told ourselves little lies to stay comfortable: “I work better under pressure,” “I’ll stop when I want to,” or “This is just who I am.” These mistruths feel safe, but over time they trap us in...
Ep 6: Not Just January - The Power of a Mid-Year Comeback
January gets all the hype, but what if July is actually your golden window for change? In this episode of Making the Shift, I make the case for a mid-year reset, especially in your career and finances. Whether you’ve crushed your 20...
Ep 5: The Burnout Loop - Escaping the WhatsApp Trap in the Modern Workplace
WhatsApp started as a brilliant way to stay connected with loved ones, but somewhere along the line, it turned you into a 24/7 work machine. In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden burnout caused by being constantly available and I offers...
Ep 4: Why Adaptability Is Your Hidden Productivity Power
You start the day focused. But then… chaos. A sick child, crashed Wi-Fi, or an urgent work crisis. Suddenly, your to-do list doesn’t matter anymore.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In this episode of Making the...
Ep 3: How to Position Yourself for Promotion At Work - 5 Micro Shifts That Change Everything
In this episode of Making the Shift, we explore a topic many professionals whisper about but rarely own out loud: getting promoted. It’s not just about being great at your job, it’s about being seen in the right light. We unpack five micro shif...
Ep 2: You Already Know How to Handle Change (Here’s Proof)
Ever felt like “change management” is just a corporate buzzword that doesn’t apply to your life? Think again. In this episode, I break down how ordinary people like you manage change every single day, without even realizing it. From career pivo...
Ep 1: Making the Shift - How It Started and a 3-Step Framework for Navigating Change
Welcome to the first episode of Making the Shift!In this debut, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I started this podcast, and how change management, usually reserved for corporate boardrooms, became my personal toolkit for navig...