Episode 16

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16th Apr 2025

Why Most People Resist Change: And How to Thrive in a World That Won’t Slow Down

In this episode of Gnaw On This Business Bytes, Ben and Syya dive into the uncomfortable truth: change isn’t coming—it’s already here. From the psychology behind why humans resist change, to the real-world importance of adapting to new technologies, this episode is a must-watch for anyone wanting to stay relevant in business and in life.

💡 Key Takeaways:

* Why people are the ultimate X-factor in life and business

* How our habits hold us back from necessary growth

* Why tech isn't optional—it's the lifeline of modern relevance

* The hidden cost of waiting for a crisis to make a change

* How to build a culture of resilience, adaptability, and innovation

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of change, this conversation will inspire you to reframe your mindset, embrace continuous learning, and see adaptability as your biggest asset.

👉 Don’t just survive the change—lead it.

#BusinessPodcast #AdaptToChange #Innovation #Resilience #TechInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #FutureOfWork

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About the Podcast

Gnaw On This...
Business Bytes with Ben & Syya
If there is one thing that we have learned about business and life
IT’S THAT PEOPLE ARE THE X FACTOR
They constantly surprise us, both in amazing ways . . .
And . . . NOT SO MUCH
We’re Ben and Syya
AND
Welcome to GNAW ON THIS . . . BUSINESS BYTES
This show is about the real-life things
we ALL deal with EVERY DAY
HOW they relate to business
And HOW to make some sense out of our daily chaos
WELCOME to the show!

About your hosts

Syya Yasotornrat

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Syya is a tenured tech sales professional with her time at SonicWALL and Hewlett Packard (HPE) with some hospitality at the Walt Disney Company and IT recruitment experience in the mix. She is currently a podcast strategist and consultant, helping others to bring out their voice and legacy through podcasting. She loves to learn and talk about anything, so feel free to reach out!

Ben Baker

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Ben has been helping companies, and the people within them understand, codify, and communicate their unique value to others for more than a quarter of a century.

He is the president of Your Brand Marketing, an Employee Engagement Consultancy specializing in helping companies communicate more effectively inside their organizations.

He is the author of two books: “Powerful Personal Brands: a hands-on guide to understanding yours,” and “Leading Beyond a Crisis: a conversation about what’s next,” and the host of IHEART and Spotify syndicated YourLIVINGBrand.live show with more than 300 episodes behind him.

You can reach him at www.yourbrandmarketing.com