Leading Through Change: 6 Keys for Badass Leaders Navigating Stormy Seas | S1 E33
Download MP3Change isn’t on the horizon — it’s here, it’s loud, and if you’re leading a team, you’re feeling the waves. In this episode of Badass Leaders, Angela Gill Nelms walks you through six essential leadership keys to help you steer through turbulence with clarity, empathy, and resilience.
You'll discover how to:
- Set the right pace so your team isn't overwhelmed or lost
- Create the anchor of routine when uncertainty is the only constant
- Use empathy as your compass when direction isn’t clear
- Shift from resisting change to adapting boldly
- Celebrate small wins to build momentum and trust
- Prepare for the calm after the storm so your team comes out stronger
Whether you’re managing a pivot, crisis, growth surge, or cultural shift — this episode is your map for steering through the storm without capsizing.
👉 Subscribe, like, and comment below: share what storm you’re navigating and let’s build that badass resilience together.
Key Questions Answered:
- What’s the biggest mistake leaders make when steering through change?
- How can I set a pace that neither paralyzes nor outpaces my team?
- Why do routines matter more than ever during disruption?
- How does empathy factor into leadership when everything’s shifting?
- When should you stop resisting change and start adapting?
- How do you celebrate wins when it feels like nothing is working?
- What does “preparing for calm” mean — and how do you do it?
- How do you emerge from change stronger, not just surviving?
Key Themes:
Change Leadership
Resilience & Agility
Team Culture During Turbulence
Routine & Stability
Empathy in Leadership
Adaptation vs Resistance
Celebrating Progress
Leading Through Uncertainty
High-Performance Teams in Crisis
Keywords:
leadership change management, navigating change for leaders, how to lead through turbulence, resilience in leadership, team culture during change, shift from resistance to adaptability, empathy in leadership, routines during uncertainty, badass leadership strategies, Angela Gill Nelms change leadership
#Leadership
#ChangeManagement
#Resilience
#BadassLeaders
#TeamCulture
#Adaptability
#LeadThroughChange
#EmpathyInLeadership
#HighPerformanceTeams
#NavigatingChange
Mentioned this Episode:
The fragile refuge of routines in a time of uncertainty by Amy J. Ko: https://medium.com/bits-and-behavior/the-fragile-refuge-of-routines-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-4ecce13a99d0
New EY US Consulting study:https://www.ey.com/en_us/newsroom/2023/03/new-ey-us-consulting-study
Resist Resisting from Calm: https://www.calm.com/blog/navigating-change
Conflict Management highlights from the Badass Leaders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7boqkSxN9U&t=3s
Read the full blog here: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/navigating-change-a-leaders-6-keys-to-steering-through-stormy-seas/
About Angela:
Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.
Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at hello@TheAGNGroup.com to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.
Social Media Channels:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass/podcasts
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881
Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Badass-Leaders-Podcast-Brave-Hearts-Brave-Conversations-Badass-Leaders/B0DS2CQL9V?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
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Want to be a Podcast Guest?
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@angelagillnelms.com.
Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.
You'll discover how to:
- Set the right pace so your team isn't overwhelmed or lost
- Create the anchor of routine when uncertainty is the only constant
- Use empathy as your compass when direction isn’t clear
- Shift from resisting change to adapting boldly
- Celebrate small wins to build momentum and trust
- Prepare for the calm after the storm so your team comes out stronger
Whether you’re managing a pivot, crisis, growth surge, or cultural shift — this episode is your map for steering through the storm without capsizing.
👉 Subscribe, like, and comment below: share what storm you’re navigating and let’s build that badass resilience together.
Key Questions Answered:
- What’s the biggest mistake leaders make when steering through change?
- How can I set a pace that neither paralyzes nor outpaces my team?
- Why do routines matter more than ever during disruption?
- How does empathy factor into leadership when everything’s shifting?
- When should you stop resisting change and start adapting?
- How do you celebrate wins when it feels like nothing is working?
- What does “preparing for calm” mean — and how do you do it?
- How do you emerge from change stronger, not just surviving?
Key Themes:
Change Leadership
Resilience & Agility
Team Culture During Turbulence
Routine & Stability
Empathy in Leadership
Adaptation vs Resistance
Celebrating Progress
Leading Through Uncertainty
High-Performance Teams in Crisis
Keywords:
leadership change management, navigating change for leaders, how to lead through turbulence, resilience in leadership, team culture during change, shift from resistance to adaptability, empathy in leadership, routines during uncertainty, badass leadership strategies, Angela Gill Nelms change leadership
#Leadership
#ChangeManagement
#Resilience
#BadassLeaders
#TeamCulture
#Adaptability
#LeadThroughChange
#EmpathyInLeadership
#HighPerformanceTeams
#NavigatingChange
Mentioned this Episode:
The fragile refuge of routines in a time of uncertainty by Amy J. Ko: https://medium.com/bits-and-behavior/the-fragile-refuge-of-routines-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-4ecce13a99d0
New EY US Consulting study:https://www.ey.com/en_us/newsroom/2023/03/new-ey-us-consulting-study
Resist Resisting from Calm: https://www.calm.com/blog/navigating-change
Conflict Management highlights from the Badass Leaders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7boqkSxN9U&t=3s
Read the full blog here: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/navigating-change-a-leaders-6-keys-to-steering-through-stormy-seas/
About Angela:
Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.
Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at hello@TheAGNGroup.com to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.
Social Media Channels:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Dg8OQ7SqtGtSiCWQUfLB?si=c17c0f1abe29446f
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881
Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Badass-Leaders-Podcast-Brave-Hearts-Brave-Conversations-Badass-Leaders/B0DS2CQL9V?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/
Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2
Want to be a Podcast Guest?
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@angelagillnelms.com.
Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.
Creators and Guests
Host
Angela Gill Nelms
Angela Gill Nelms is a founder, board leader, podcaster, and award-winning entrepreneur with a career spanning SaaS, medical devices, biotech, and clinical research. She builds high-impact teams and organizations rooted in culture, resilience, and strategic execution—helping innovators move ideas from lab to market and leaders grow with intention. She hosts three podcasts that reflect her mission to elevate leadership and accelerate biomedical innovation: Badass Leaders Podcast, Holy Shift! Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow, and Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & Conversation. Across each show, Angela creates space for honest conversations that drive impact, reduce stigma, and shape the future of leadership and health. A Georgia Tech Academy of Distinguished Alumni honoree and INC 500 award recipient, Angela serves on multiple boards across innovation and mental health ecosystems. Outside of work, she’s beekeeping, blacksmithing, turning wood, or training—6× IRONMAN and lifelong advocate for humans being human.
Producer
Katie Hart
Katie Hart is the Senior Client Relations Manager and Executive Podcast Producer at The AGN Group, where she leads podcast production, brand strategy, and client experience from concept to launch. Equal parts creative and operational powerhouse, she guides clients through branding, recording, and distribution while ensuring every detail runs seamlessly. Known as a customer experience magician, Katie is passionate about making every client and guest feel seen, supported, and celebrated—delivering a five-star experience that amplifies bold stories and builds meaningful impact.
