Change Activist

Taking action for the things we care about is an option open to all of us, but many of us don't. Whatever your reason might be, Change Activist is here to help. A change activist is someone who acts based on their values, passion and purpose, both professionally and personally. Carmel McConnell MBE believes you are more in control than you think. With her lifetime of experience using the ideas from successful social activism to create change in the business community and in the world of charity, she makes the case for change activism as a mindset to improve your life and get better at action, to find and fulfil your potential with each baby step. Change Activist describes how to navigate the ups and downs of making change happen; from start up to scale up, to winning backers and allies. Through interviews with global change leaders including Big Issue co-Founder Lord John Bird, Kenyan education leader Qabale Duba and Indian vaccination activist Varsha Vanugobal, this new edition practically unpacks the elements of successful change activists to show that we are all capable of more, if we take action. The only way to do it, is to do it. This book is for anyone wanting to make change happen in their life, in their workplace or community and possibly for a better world. It shows how social activists ask better questions, take baby steps to move to the next level. From green campaigns to building profitable, trusted teams, to Government policy, Carmel offers practical tools and strategies in your personal and professional life. Rather than tune out or hope someone else will create the best options, Change Activists use passion, purpose and a compelling plan to move forward. Change activists ask better questions - what am I passionate about, what change do I want to see in the world, how can I make big things happen fast in my life? If you are interested in values led change for yourself, and across any kind of organization this will help; there is power in being true to yourself, in doing the right thing. And it is your life, so don’t be plastic about it. The book describes how to navigate the ups and downs of making change happen; from start up to scale up, to winning backers and allies. Through interviews with global change leaders including Big Issue co Founder Lord John Bird, Kenyan education leader Qabale Duba and Indian vaccination activist Varsha Vanugobal, Carmel unpacks the elements of successful change activists, suggests we are all capable of more, if we take action. This is a practical guide - Carmel wants everyone to find and play their part in a better future.