Integrating Change and Making it Fun

Integrating Change and Making it Fun – Part 2 Dr. Stephen Cohen

Change is inevitable, but how we navigate it makes all the difference. On episode 24, Integrating Change and Making it Fun – Part 2 Dr. Stephen Cohen, we go beyond simply minimizing stress and instead focus on thriving through change. Whether you’re leading a team, making a big life transition, or just trying to keep your own mindset strong, embracing change can turn challenges into opportunities for growth, empowerment, and even joy. Too often, we resist change because it feels uncomfortable, but what if we could shift our perspective and see it as an exciting new chapter?

The key is learning how to stay grounded, focused, and open to possibilities—without letting fear or uncertainty hold us back.

Dr. Cohen and I dig deep into some of our favorite topics

How to find excitement in the process, even when others feel discouraged
The power of pausing to shift perspective and stay focused
Why celebrating small wins along the way builds long-term success
The difference between chasing happiness and cultivating sustainable joy
How to filter out distractions and determine what truly matters

Success isn’t just about working hard—it’s about working smart and maintaining the right mindset. When you shift from simply surviving change to actively embracing it, you not only make progress faster, but you also inspire those around you.

By keeping your energy high and your vision clear, you create an environment where change feels like an opportunity rather than a burden. This shift in mindset can help strengthen relationships, foster innovation, and create momentum for long-term success. Change isn’t just something to endure—it’s something to celebrate. The way you approach it today will shape what’s possible for you tomorrow.

Practical strategies to help you and your team not only manage change but truly thrive through it and do your own Ultimate 180.

Get to know Dr. Cohen:

Dr. Stephen Cohen graduated with clinical honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1985. He is a past-president of the Arizona Optometric Association (AzOA) and was also a founding board member of the “Arizona Optometric Charitable Foundation,” the philanthropic arm of the AzOA.. He received the “People First” Award for the Mountain West States, recognizing his contribution to his profession, his patients, and his community and subsequently he was chosen by his peers as the “Arizona Optometrist of the Year. “ The following year, he received the similar honor for the eleven western US states (Great Western Council of Optometry). Also in 2006, Dr. Cohen was named “Father of the Year” by the Arizona Diabetes Association and the Father’s Day Council.