Lead successful transformation.
Lead Successful Transformation.
Human resistance to change is a P&L problem.
It’s the leading reason more than 70% of corporate change initiatives fail, costing shareholders billions each year.
The people problem costs money, time, and reputation.
Using a science-based approach that makes change less intimidating and more approachable, I can help you and your organization save time, money, and successfully delivers even its most complex transformations.
Is human resistance derailing your most-critical business initiatives?
Human resistance to change extends timelines, increases cost, and puts your success on the line.
Misaligned Leaders: Send conflicting signals that paralyze the organization.
Manager Capability Gap: Technically competent managers lack influence over their frontline employees, leaving millions on the table.
Overwhelmed Employees: Show up with active and passive resistance that extends project timelines and threaten success.
When this cycle repeats, your business becomes increasingly resistant to change.
Hi, I'm Jonathan Block.
I’ve been where you are now: leading change in complex global organizations.
I’m fascinated by human motivation, and Managing Change has become my life’s work.
Helping leaders introduce and drive change across their organizations in ways that reduce human friction, increase speed, and lower cost.
My role now is to help you confidently deliver change that lasts.
If you are leading change in these environments, I can help:
Leadership Change
C-Suite Succession, ReorganizationsStrategic Transformation
New Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, DivestituresOperational Change
AI Adoption, Responses to Shifting Government Policy, Technology Updates
WORKING TOGETHER IS SIMPLE
1. Strategic Briefing (30 minutes): A confidential, no-obligation session to understand the specific human capital risks tied to your transformation's success.
2. Change Management Roadmap: A clear plan designed to close execution gaps, accelerate your timeline, and deliver successful your transformation. In collaboration with you and your team, this could include executive and manager training, consulting, and delivery.
3. Delivery: Direct partnership to implement the roadmap: providing what you need to lead successful business transformation.
CORE SERVICES
Speaking Engagements
Inspiring keynotes on "Leading Through Unprecedented Change" that energize people organization and provide practical brain-based tools your leaders can use immediately.
Outcome: Attendees walk away with tools they can use the next day.
“Your message really resonated with our audience and I’m grateful for the authentic nature of how you delivered it.”
— Scott, CEO, Prosci
Executive Workshops
A pressure-tested forum for your senior leaders to have the tough conversations that forge genuine alignment and shared vision.
Outcome: Executive team gains clear alignment, a common vision, and tools to influence their teams.
“The leadership offsite Jonathan facilitated was nothing short of a smashing success.”
— Renata D’Elena Lannen, Chief of Staff, Southwest Airlines
Manager Training
Practical, scalable training that equips your mid-level leaders with the skills to manage resistance and drive frontline adoption.
Outcome: Managers gain immediate skill to influence their people so your project stays on track.
“All I can say is bring back Jonathan Block as an instructor for next year!”
–Shaleen, Manager Training Participant, Brady Martz
Executive
Consulting
Direct counsel for the senior leader accountable for the transformation. I’ll help you de-risk the people-side of the project and navigate board-level politics. 3-12 month engagements are typical.
Outcomes: Measurable changes in performance, employee engagement, and project delivery.
"Jonathan, you made me a better general and I am proud to have served with you."
— Major General Greg Couch,
US Army (Retired)
Schedule a call today and let's chart your path to change that lasts.
Here’s what other executives have to say:
You led “one of the most successful start-up projects in PwC history. An NPS of 90 among key business leaders across sector is a result that is hardly ever achieved – even in our most productive client relationships."
— Dave, Board Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
"Not only have you made the HR team stronger, you've made managers across the company stronger... Quite a legacy to build!"
— Gay Burns, CHRO, Reinsurance Group of America
"I'm going to go back to my organization, re-think how I engage with my team, my broader organization, and my clients, and come at it from a 'trust' perspective."
— Ron Williams, Senior Vice President, Jacobs
"Each attendee said they would take any training that Jonathan offered. His knowledge, empathy, and passion were obvious every minute of every day."
— Ken Browne, Manager, Prosci Change Management Training Participant
WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING