Micro-lesson #60: Change is a team sport with transformation expert Ilaria Gregotti

Micro-lesson #60: Change is a team sport with transformation expert Ilaria Gregotti

Author: Jeremy Snape February 19, 2026 Duration: 4:31

Change fails quietly long before it fails publicly. In this bite-sized episode of Inside the Mind of Champions, Jeremy Snape sits down with corporate transformation expert Ilaria Gregotti to reveal what really drives successful change inside organisations.

They unpack how to build a powerful change coalition, win trust across every level, and keep people engaged when momentum dips. Expect insights on credibility, influence, and using technology to support change without losing the human connection that makes it stick.

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What does it actually take to perform at the very highest level? That’s the question driving Inside the Mind of Champions, hosted by former England cricketer Jeremy Snape. For a decade, Jeremy has been on a global quest to decode the psychology of success, moving far beyond the cricket pitch. His conversations aren’t just with legendary athletes and coaches; he sits down with neuroscientists, special forces operatives, top-tier business leaders, and performing artists to find the common threads in their mental frameworks. Each episode of this podcast feels like a privileged access pass, where you’ll hear firsthand accounts of pressure, resilience, and the subtle thought patterns that separate the good from the truly great. You won’t just get inspirational stories-you’ll get tangible insights into decision-making, leadership under stress, and cultivating a mindset that thrives on challenge. Whether you’re an entrepreneur facing a critical pitch, a manager building a team, or simply curious about the inner workings of excellence, this series translates the principles of championship thinking into something you can apply. Jeremy’s unique background as both an international sportsman and a performance consultant allows him to ask the nuanced questions that reveal how these exceptional individuals consistently win, create, and lead. Tune in for a deep, practical exploration of what happens behind the scenes of remarkable achievement.
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