In this episode, host Serena sits down with Dr. Diana Jayasauri — a seasoned expert in organizational change management with nearly 15 years of experience leading innovation, acculturation, and digital transformation across Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. Diana shares her unexpected journey into change management (sparked by a chance coffee encounter at the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers), unpacks the real human dynamics at play in workplace transformation, and reveals why quiet ...

The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

Serena Low, Introvert Coach for Quiet Achievers and Quiet Warriors

120. Quiet Leaders & the Power of Humility in Organizations (Dr. Diana Jayasauri)

MAR 18, 202638 MIN
The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

120. Quiet Leaders & the Power of Humility in Organizations (Dr. Diana Jayasauri)

MAR 18, 202638 MIN

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In this episode, host Serena sits down with Dr. Diana Jayasauri — a seasoned expert in organizational change management with nearly 15 years of experience leading innovation, acculturation, and digital transformation across Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. Diana shares her unexpected journey into change management (sparked by a chance coffee encounter at the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers), unpacks the real human dynamics at play in workplace transformation, and reveals why quiet leaders may be an organization's most underutilized asset. About the GuestDr. Diana Jayasauri is an organizational change management specialist dedicated to shaping forward-thinking, customer-centric service excellence. With deep experience in culture change consulting, digital transformation, and people-led initiatives, Diana brings warmth, wit, and strategic insight to every conversation. What We Cover in This Episode•   How Diana accidentally fell into organizational change management — over a cup of coffee•   What organizational change management really means at the ground level•   The two types of people in every workplace: the pride gang vs. the humility gang•   Why most change projects fail — and how to fix it•   The introvert vs. extrovert dynamic in the workplace and why quiet voices often hold the most substance•   Self-limiting beliefs and how childhood memories shape our professional identity•   Women in leadership: the strength of nurturing, listening, and emotional intelligence•   Working with Gen Z in the workplace — what they need and how leaders can adapt•   How to identify and empower quiet leaders using focus groups•   Why "introvert" is just a word — and not a permanent identity•   The Solution-Focussed Approach (SFA): lead with your strengths, not your gaps Quotable Moments"SILENT — wobble it around and you get LISTEN. There is power in being silent, because you listen."— Dr. Diana Jayasauri "Do not believe that you are an introvert. It is not a character — it is just a word."— Dr. Diana Jayasauri Resources Mentioned•   Broken Rung — McKinsey research on the gender gap in corporate promotions•   Solution-Focussed Approach (SFA) — a strengths-based methodology for navigating challenges•   Jane Goodall — referenced as an example of a quiet, purpose-driven leader who found her voice to create global impact Connect with Dr. Diana JayasauriConnect with Diana on LinkedIn — she's active there and happy to receive connection requests and messages. Connect with Serena Low, The Quiet Warrior CoachExperience sustainable visibility through the S.E.E.N. framework used to guide quiet achievers to be memorable and impactful without diluting or exhausting yourself:www.serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions