Decoding regenerative transformation
Most transformation efforts fail. Fewer than 30% succeed.
But they don’t have to.
This Substack is about decoding regenerative transformation — reimagining our outdated systems in ways that allow people, organizations, and the planet to thrive. It’s a space for changemakers like you and me to sharpen our craft, share what works, and increase the odds of success.
This Substack is for you if you:
Feel responsible for problems you didn’t cause but can’t ignore.
See possibilities others miss and feel compelled to act on them.
Want transformation that works, not just inspiration.
Are committed to perfecting your craft as a changemaker.
Join a global community of change-makers committed to excellence.
Why this work matters to me
I was 13, pausing — laden with groceries and whatever else I was expected to carry home that day — at a derelict intersection of the imploding Soviet Union, when I first committed to figuring out how we do change better.
That moment has driven me for over 20 years across global practice, advocacy, and now my PhD research (RMIT). My goal is to generate the “periodic table” of changemaking: a comprehensive framework where every element of transformation is identified and arranged, revealing its properties, relationships, and applications.
Wherever I fall short of that ambition, my hope is that assembling the edges of the puzzle invites and informs others to demystify the rest of its complexity.
What you can expect when you subscribe
Cutting-edge research: A front-row seat to world-leading insights into change-making, generated through my PhD and practice research. This is new, unique knowledge not available elsewhere.
Behind-the-scenes reflections: Personal stories and lessons from 20+ years as a change-maker, including candid accounts of what shaped me, what tested me, and what continues to drive me.
Actionable methods: Tested tools for envisioning, planning, and executing transformation at every level — project, organization, community, industry, and system.
Connection: A global community of practitioners committed to doing change better.
Engagement: Opportunities to ask questions, offer feedback, and shape the ongoing work.
Why upgrade to “paid”?
I know even a few dollars can be a barrier for readers across the 30+ countries where the Changemakers’ Handbook is read. I want to keep as many posts as possible free and accessible to all. So, if you’re able, please consider upgrading to paid to support my work — helping sustain this project without locking anyone out of its benefits.
💡 From time to time, I also publish paid-only posts—deeper, more personal reflections that I feel comfortable sharing only with those actively committed to supporting this work and community.
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Transformation is vital but rarely effective. If we want to reverse the odds, we must reimagine how we do it — and we must do it together.
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Thank you for tethering your changemaking journey to mine. My hope is that together, through our shared insights and lived experiences, we can piece together the larger picture of regenerative transformation — making the path clearer for ourselves, and for those who will continue the work after us.
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