Testimonials
Steve’s work focuses on helping individuals and teams build what he calls change fitness—the mental and emotional resilience to adapt, thrive, and even lead during times of change. Change readiness is more than just responding to change; it’s about proactively preparing for it. Think of it as developing the mindset and skills to stay calm, confident, and effective when things shift around you. Change fitness takes that further by strengthening your adaptability, focus, and problem-solving abilities under pressure. Dr. Barlow’s programs combine practical strategies with psychological insights. Participants learn to stay resourceful and positive even in challenging situations, navigate uncertainty with clarity and purpose, and build stronger, more collaborative relationships during times of change. His programs aim to equip individuals with the tools to handle complexity, lead effectively, and turn change into an opportunity for growth.
What my team and I appreciated most was the fresh approach to change that Steve takes. The Change Gym transcends details. It supports the attitudes and commitment necessary for success in the process of change – small or large.
I hope that many more people will hear your message and realise its worth. I know it's changed my life - and is echoing through much of what I do, and for that I'm ever grateful to you.
Dr Barlow has done an a amazing job developing a deep and potent coaching and educational system. His academic research surrounding Change Fitness is excellent and its practical applications work in literally any context that involves change. It is a solid foundation for anyone undergoing change. I have personally had my life transformed through the Personal Change Fitness Program. Dr Barlow is able to see both the scope of a situation and the details necessary to create successful change in that moment. He is an integrative thinker, a synthesiser and a professional with the rare combination of being a successful scientist, communicator, and practitioner. I recommend his work for coaches and business managers looking to institute change processes based on solid research evidence with truly practical, lasting results.
It has been a privilege being a part of Dr. Steve's program- organisational change readiness. This program is a game changer for me as an Agile Coach. It has highlighted the importance for me to fully understand the deep organisational change language as well as the difference between managing change and change management. This program authentically highlights all these on a whole new level. My overall awareness has grown on how to approach change processes and been subsequently enhanced. I have received incredible value throughout and would recommend it to anybody leading people in, with or through change. I am excited to continue with the next phase of personal development and grow my capabilities with the personal change fitness program.
I'd been working as a leadership coach for 8 years already when I discovered The Change Gym and the deeply important work Dr. Steve has done in the area of developing a program to assist coaching clients with building psychological capacity for change. Who knows what changes will take place in the next 40 years? We can anticipate that that world will look very different, but the good news is that we can be ready for anything, if we develop our change fitness. I'm very excited about his products that serve my own coaching over the next decades.
Steve's approach to change management readiness is definitely an important aspect for all aspects of business - change is always happening so, it is best to be ready for it. I would recommend Steve without hesitation to any and all change management professionals
Steve's Change fitness program has helped me enormously to understand the drivers of change and consequently build activities that will help people stick to the program (and create a real impact in their lives). Working with Dr. Steve has been a truly pleasant and inspiring experience.
Dr Steve Barlow has extensive expertise in the psychology of change fitness. Steve teaches how to identify and measure the psychological capacity for change - very helpful these days.