The Change Effect - Inspiration and Strategies for Creating Success on Your Own Terms
The Change Effect helps you turn life transitions into powerful new beginnings one story, one shift, one breakthrough at a time.
Your host, Noelle Van – a leadership coach and change strategist, spent years in corporate America helping innovators and leaders break through barriers to create success on their own terms – she now works with women to step into change to create a life they love.
Whether you're putting yourself at the center of your own story, redefining success or making a power pivot in your life, career or business - you're in the right place.
Each week, we dive into conversations with trailblazers, change-makers, and everyday women experiencing the ripple effects that come from overcoming the fear and doing it anyway. Providing actionable steps, practical strategies, and a whole lot of fun along the way.
Episodes
144 episodes
Encore Episode | Lorna York: Living Her Dream by Creating a Beautiful Space for Art and Inspiration
In this Encore Episode of The Change Effect, I selected this little treasure because of the tenacity and strength Lorna York had in moving to San Diego post divorce and starting her own studio. When we think about reinventing oursel...
Strike Stephens: Mental Health, Leadership & Leading Through Change
In this episode of The Change Effect, I sit down with Angelina "Strike" Stephens, a former Air Force officer, speaker, leadership coach, and advisor whose career has been defined by both high-performance leadership and the courage to speak open...
The Comparison Trap: How to Stop Letting Other Women's Highlight Reels Derail You
Have you ever picked up your phone, scrolled through someone else’s life, and suddenly felt like you were behind?In this powerful solo episode of The Change Effect, I dive deep into the comparison trap, what it really is, why it hits wom...
Cat Climaco: The Quiet Signs of Control: Recognizing Narcissistic Abuse and Finding Your Way Out
In episode three of the Pros Who Pivot Series, we get into something very real, how personal trauma can crack a career wide open and point you somewhere you never expected to go.Cat Climaco is a high-conflict divorce, custody, and ...
The Hidden Cost of Hustle: Three Things That Come Back When You Finally Slow Down
You worked hard. You proved yourself. And success arrived exactly the way you planned it. So why does it still feel like something is missing?In this solo episode, I take a candid look at hustle culture, what it really is, why ambitious ...
Cheryl B. Engelhardt: Two Time Grammy-Nominated Artist and Trauma-Informed Coach: How to Follow Your Creativity Without Burning Out
What happens when your creative path evolves into something you never originally planned, but feels more aligned than ever?In this episode of The Change Effect, I sit down with Cheryl B. Engelhardt, a two-time Grammy-nominated composer, ...
What it Really Means to be Fearless
What if fearlessness is not about being unshakably confident, totally certain, or free from doubt?In this solo episode of The Change Effect, I break down what it really means to be fearless and why so many people misunderstand c...
Debbie Saidyfye: Food, Stress, and Survival: The Hidden Connection High Achievers Need to Hear [Pros Who Pivot Series]
What happens when the life you worked so hard to build starts taking a toll on your body?In this episode of The Change Effect, Noelle Van sits down with Debbie Saidyfye, a former corporate executive turned nervous system nutritionist...
How to Redefine Success as You Evolve
From crushing professional milestones to feeling misaligned with what “making it” really means, I urge you to consider how much of your idea of success is truly your own. This week on The Change Effect, I’m exploring the de...
Mary Lou Panzano: Navigating Corporate Change and Discovering the Courage to Start Anew [Pros Who Pivot Series]
When we talk about navigating major life changes, especially after decades of building a successful career, the idea can feel both daunting and exhilarating. Today’s guest knows this all too well and joins us to share her compelling story of ho...
Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: Steps to Reclaim Your Growth
It’s far too easy to convince ourselves to stay in relationships that no longer serve us, whether in our personal lives, with family, or at work. But the price of lingering in toxic dynamics is far greater than the discomfort of leaving. This w...
Julia Zatta: Strategies for Becoming More Visible on LinkedIn
Navigating the world of professional visibility can feel daunting, especially as expectations around “showing up” online continue to shift. What does it really mean to put yourself out there, and how do you do it in a way that’s authentic, sust...
Choosing Change When Things Are Going Well
When life is going well, choosing to make a change can feel confusing or even unnecessary. But what if the quiet pull toward something new signals the next chapter in your personal transformation? This week on The Change Effect, I disc...
Tenille Bentley: From Boardroom Burnout to Transforming Lives with Therapeutic Sound
Achieving outward success and having it all can make us feel on top of the world, but what happens when that outward success doesn’t translate into inner fulfillment? Tenille Bentley’s journey began in the corporate world, wh...
The Restless Leader: Transforming Life Transitions Into Powerful New Beginnings
Ever felt a restlessness stirring beneath the surface, even after you’ve accomplished all you set out to do? This doesn’t mean you’re flawed, but rather an invitation to evolve, redefine success, and use your wisdom in new ways. Thi...
How to Recognize and Trust Your Intuition
Have you ever had that quiet feeling, that subtle nudge, or that inner pull that told you something was off? Or maybe you knew exactly what you needed to do, even if you couldn't logically explain it? Most of us call it a gut feeling, a hunch, ...
Michelle Glogovac: Stepping Out of Corporate Aviation to Become a Podcast Publicist
When it comes to reinventing yourself and navigating life transitions, sometimes change doesn’t arrive with a formal invitation or even a plan. It starts as a quiet inner nudge that the path you’re on no longer fits. This week on The Change...
A New Year to Step Into a Bigger Version of You
A new year carries a quiet power. An invitation to reflect, reset, and step into a bolder version of yourself.In this episode of The Change Effect, we look back on the conversations that inspired us most this past year and explo...
The Quiet Breakup: Why Women Are Seeking Deeper Meaning in Their Work
When we talk about career success, we often think of climbing the ladder, collecting accolades, and thriving at the highest levels. But what happens when those very benchmarks of achievement no longer serve us, when accomplishment leads not to ...
Carly Catherine: Exploring EFT Tapping for Stress, Burnout, and Inner Peace
When life feels like an endless list of demands, how do you find peace and safety in your own body? This week on The Change Effect, we're joined by Carly Catherine, Certified Teacher, Emotional Success Coach, and founder of...
Finding Your Voice: How Speaking Your Truth Changes Everything
This week on The Change Effect, I talk about how speaking your truth can change well, frankly - everything!In this short but mighty episode, I address something that's at the core of every personal transformation – finding your ...
Lori Massicot: Choosing Yourself in Midlife: Sobriety, Confidence and Second Chances
What does it mean to truly say “enough” and rewrite your own story in the middle of life’s chaos? This week on The Change Effect, I welcome back midlife sobriety coach Lori Massicot, founder of Team Alcohol Free, for a candid and em...
Recognizing Stress Signals and Simple Techniques for Lasting Calm
In a world that never seems to slow down, it's easy to wear busyness like a badge of honor and ignore the subtle signals of stress and anxiety brewing beneath the surface. This week on The Change Effect, we’re diving deep i...
Darla Ridilla: Finding Strength After Surviving Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships
Content Warning: This episode has brief mentions of suicidal ideations. What does it mean to reclaim your identity after surviving years of trauma and emotional manipulation? For so many women, toxic relationship pat...
Leaving Corporate: Knowing When It's Time & Preparing For What’s Next
We've all had moments where our intuition nudges us toward something bigger, whether it's starting a new business, mentoring others, or simply wanting more fulfillment from our work. But what happens when the desire for change grows...