Michael Randel
Change Management Consultant, Master Facilitator & Executive Coach
Helping leaders navigate organizational change with calm, confidence, and lasting results — for over 25 years.
25+
Years of Experience
250+
Clients Served
25
Countries
4
Facilitation Impact Awards
My Story
My interest in group dynamics and organisational change began at university in South Africa during the political protests against apartheid and the birth pangs of a new democracy. I watched, up close, how the dynamics of groups, coalitions, and communities shaped the course of history — and I became fascinated by the question of how organizations navigate profound change without fracturing.
That question has driven my career ever since. For more than 25 years, working first as an organizational change consultant and then as an executive coach and facilitator, I have supported leaders across a remarkable range of sectors — from pharmaceutical researchers and federal agencies to arts organisations and global financial institutions. Across all of them, I have found the same thing: lasting change happens when leaders feel genuinely supported, not just advised.
I founded RCA Change Advisors in 2010 with a simple vision: to support clients in developing the capabilities, conditions, and confidence they need to make sustained, meaningful change. Today, RCA has supported more than 250 clients across the United States and internationally — and that founding conviction remains unchanged.
My Approach
Every engagement begins with careful listening. Before I recommend anything, I need to understand the people involved, the history of the organisation, the pressures driving the change, and the leadership dynamics at play. Change management is not a template you apply — it is a process you design together.
I have particular depth of experience working with nonprofit organizations, associations, and mission-driven businesses. I understand the unique pressures these organizations face: board dynamics, funding cycles, stakeholder relationships, and the need to sustain staff morale through uncertainty. Leaders in these sectors have consistently told me that my ability to quickly understand the nuances of their specific context is what sets our work apart.
I work as a partner, not a vendor. That means I am honest when a situation calls for a different approach than planned, I stay engaged through the difficult moments, and I measure success by what your organisation achieves — not by the number of workshops delivered.
My Credentials
The CPF|Master is the highest level of certification awarded by the International Association of Facilitators — the global professional body for facilitators. It recognises sustained excellence in facilitation practice, demonstrated through peer review, case documentation, and assessment. Fewer than 100 facilitators worldwide hold this designation.
Awarded by: International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
The ACC credential is awarded by the International Coaching Federation, the world’s leading organisation for professional coaching. It requires a minimum of 100 documented coaching hours and training from an ICF-accredited programme. It signals adherence to the ICF’s core competencies and code of ethics.
Awarded by: International Coaching Federation (ICF)
The Facilitation Impact Award recognises facilitation projects that have made a demonstrable positive difference to organisations and communities. I have received this award four times — a recognition of the real-world results my work consistently achieves for my clients.
Awarded by: International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
Who I Work With
Over 25 years, I have worked across sectors and industries — but I have deepest expertise with leaders in three areas:
Nonprofit & Foundation Leaders
Executive directors, program officers, and senior teams navigating strategic change, board transitions, or organizational realignment. I understand the nonprofit context deeply — including the role of funders, staff dynamics, and mission-driven culture.
Association Leaders
CEOs and senior teams navigating a fast-moving external environment, program design, and leadership development. I am very familiar with the world of associations — including the role of boards, member dynamics, and service-driven culture.
Corporate & Financial Services Leaders
Senior leaders in manufacturing and service industries, financial institutions, and companies facing mergers, culture shifts, restructuring. My growing work in this sector leverages my understanding of performance pressures and the complexity of large-scale organizational change.
Ready to talk about your change challenge?
Whether you are facing a leadership transition, a strategic realignment, or a team challenge that is affecting performance — I would be glad to hear about it. No obligation, no sales pitch. Just a conversation.