On 31 October 2025, Halloween returns a celebration rooted in folklore, reflection, and the power of transformation. Beyond costumes and traditions, Halloween offers a timely metaphor for organisational change: shining a light on what’s hidden, confronting fear, and re-imagining culture. For regulated sectors such as health and social care, education, and employment, the season reminds leaders that transparency, trust, and engagement are the real antidotes to compliance “frights.” In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores how Halloween’s themes of thresholds, memory, and community connection can inspire culture-building, reflective leadership, and governance systems that turn awareness into accountability through ComplyPlus™.