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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
122 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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11:23
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...
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Episode 120
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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...
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Episode 119
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11:07
Sarah Brown: Failing Forward and Turning Setbacks Into Powerful Transformations
Change can upend us in ways we never expect, yet so often, our toughest seasons become the fertile ground for our greatest growth. This week on The Change Effect, I welcome Sarah Brown, whose life’s path has been marked by profound tra...
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Episode 118
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37:57
Embracing Your Creative Side for Balance and Resilience
Navigating uncertain periods of life can leave us feeling lost, stressed, or disconnected from ourselves. What if the antidote isn’t perfection, but playful, everyday creativity? In this episode of the The Change Effect, I ...
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Episode 117
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Jaime Townzen: Surviving Life’s Tidal Waves: How Creativity Transformed Her Experience
When life hands us tidal wave after tidal wave of loss, change, and uncertainty, it can feel impossible to find solid ground again—let alone rediscover joy. On this week’s episode of The Change Effect, I’m joined by Jaime T...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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The Power of Reinvention: Stories and Strategies for Evolving Into Your True Self
Have you ever felt a quiet restlessness inside, a nudge that there must be more to life than what you’re currently experiencing? On this week’s episode of The Change Effect, I unpack the misunderstood concept of reinvention...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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6:43
Lorna York: Living Her Dream by Creating a Beautiful Space for Art and Inspiration
Please note: You may notice a few sound fades in this episode due to the acoustics of the art gallery.When we think about reinventing ourselves or starting over, especially later in life, it can feel daunting—like stepping into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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33:09
The Art of Following Through: Self-Trust, Accountability, and Success
We all know that change is hard, but what if the real challenge isn’t knowing what to do, but actually trusting ourselves to see it through? This week on The Change Effect, I’m breaking down the underestimated art of self-trust, set...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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Alexis Kay: Reclaiming Your Power, Owning Your Story, and Becoming the Prize
When we think about creating a life and career we love, it’s easy to get caught up in external validation. But true transformation starts from within, and reimagining our lives often means letting go of outside approval so that we can rediscove...
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Episode 112
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The Change Effect: How One Bold Decision Can Unlock The Life You Want
What if instead of just surviving change, you could partner with it as a catalyst for reinvention, truth, and personal power? This week on The Change Effect, I’m diving into the profound impacts of change and turning life’s...
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Episode 111
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10:27
Karen Hager: Navigating Profound Loss: Lessons From Grief, Love, and Resilience
When we think about change, we usually imagine positive transitions. But sometimes, life delivers a transformation we never wanted. This week on The Change Effect, Karen Hager, intuitive guide and spiritual teacher, returns...
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Episode 110
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43:41
The Change Effect: Big Announcement!
Starting in August, Journeys Through Change will become The Change Effect! Same great podcast, now hyper-focused on turning inspiration into actionable strategies you can implement into your life, career, or business. I c...
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Overcoming Stories That Keep You Stuck
We all have stories about who we are and what’s possible for us, but what if those stories are the very thing keeping us stuck? This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m diving into the powerful narratives we tell ourselves, why they s...
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Episode 109
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Not Waiting for a Crisis to Make a Change
When it comes to change, our wake-up calls too often arrive as crisis, breakdown, or loss, forcing us to move from comfort - only when we have no other choice. But why do we wait for pain or external pressure before taking the steps we know we ...
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Episode 108
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6:51
How to Uncover What’s Blocking Your Breakthrough
Ready to make a change but keep hitting a wall? You know you’re ready for more; more purpose, more visibility, more freedom, but you can’t seem to get there? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a career shift, launching that business, leaving a rela...
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Episode 107
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6:47
Meg Kissinger: The Power of Writing in Breaking the Silence of Mental Health and Addiction
Content Warning: While this episode does not contain explicit details, it has a heavy focus on mental health and mentions of suicide.When we think about our childhood, we often remember both the joys and the silent strugg...
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Episode 106
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33:57
The Art of Letting Go
Letting go of something sounds so simple… until you actually have to do it. It can feel a lot like you’re surrendering, but it doesn’t have to! Whether you’re sending a child off to college, leaving a long-term career, or saying goodbye to the ...
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Episode 105
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8:32
Alethea Clarke: Lessons in Patience and Transformation: Building a Dream in the French Countryside
Have you ever dreamed of dropping everything and starting anew in a beautiful foreign land, but felt unsure how to make it happen? Today’s guest shares her inspiring journey of transformation—leaving behind life in the Netherlands after the pan...
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Episode 104
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43:59
Procrastination Hacks to Finally Get Stuff Done
Let’s face it: We all procrastinate. Fortunately, procrastination is not a personality flaw but an outdated coping strategy that helps no one. That’s why I wanted to take the time this week to break down the real reasons we procrastinate and sh...
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Episode 103
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11:29
Laura Jawad: Her Path to Helping Others Find Online Success by Demystifying SEO
They say necessity is the mother of invention, and as we all know, regardless of how predictable we like our lives to be, this journey is ever evolving and more of a path than a straight line. One of my favorite parts about interviewing guests ...
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Episode 102
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35:29
4 Mistakes To Avoid When Creating A Personal Brand
The first step in my Power Pivot Method is to identify your success story and create a magnetic personal brand, but it’s not what you might think. Many people think of personal branding as something influencers build to stand out on the interne...
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Episode 101
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4:29
Pivoting with Purpose and Stepping Into Your Personal Power
In celebration of my 100th podcast episode, I wanted to bring back a past podcast guest to talk about something near and dear to both of our hearts: personal power. Not just what is it, but how it manifests in our lives and how we can harness m...
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Episode 100
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36:42
Building a Supportive Professional Network
The key to unlocking the next level of your career isn’t just about working harder; it’s about connecting smarter. Last week on the podcast, I talked about stepping up in your career, and today, I want to talk about one of the ways to do that: ...
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Episode 99
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8:08
Reenergizing Your Professional Journey and Stepping Up in Your Career
Most of us spend upwards of 80% of our weeks working. Whether it’s full-time, in corporate, or owning your own business, you cannot underestimate the amount of energy you put into your livelihood. So what happens when you start hitting a platea...
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Episode 98
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