Dr. Tammy Watchorn spent years in the public sector, trying to drive change and innovation. It was tough. Battles, blockers, and naysayers constantly got in the way. The process created unnecessary work and frustration, making her feel like giving up. Then one day, it hit her—most of the challenges were simply people’s responses to change, no matter what that change was.
She started approaching people differently, using stealthy, “Ninja-like” tactics. Soon, she realized she could get things done without anyone noticing until it was too late for them to object. This not only achieved results but also freed up time. Time to work on more creative projects, like turning her experiences into The Change Ninja Handbook, a humorous, gamified “choose your own” adventure book.
While finishing the manuscript, Tammy faced a life-changing curveball. An irreversible event stripped away her choices and forced her to lead the biggest transformation project of her life—her own. This time, the challenges, blockers, and naysayers were not others but her own panicking, fearful, and doubtful mind.
She applied all her change management skills, neuroscience expertise, and “Ninja” strategies to herself. She became her own case study, with the results featured in her follow-up book, The Change Ninja Returns – and This Time It’s Personal.
