Chats with Leaders

A journey to leadership; a chat with visionary global leader and role model Raj Bhogal, currently @Jazz Pharmaceuticals strategising and making things happen! This is a wonderful discussion highlighting how to drive forward your career and create opportunities for yourself. However, there is so much more that we cover in this episode and some of the key topics that jumped out for me: How Raj built...

Thank you for joining me for the grand return of the podcast, and I am delighted to share this "chat" with Matt Walz, CEO of Trialbee an all-round awesome human.   There is something for everyone in this episode, however, as a teaser here are some of the key topics that jumped out for me: Matt's career story from Tech > Clinical Trials How to introduce and embed values that peopl...

Every now and then you connect with someone with such great energy, who you feel like you have known your entire life… Emilie is one of those people, and so it is with such joy that I bring this chat to you. In this insightful episode we dive into topics such as how to be the master of your own destiny, tap into your own inner wisdom to create a meaningful career and life, and how to be your whole...

What can I say, Ashley Cox and I have grownup in the Pharmaceutical industry together.  Since we first met over 19 years ago, and I hired her into the industry (I have a knack for identifying top talent!), it has been an absolute joy to see her career evolve and go from strength to strength. Ashley now heads up the European region for Eversana Consulting as Senior Principal, and is the UK Presiden...

Carolina has such an incredible story; from having leukemia at 16, to now working as the GM for the Netherlands at Amgen having an incredible impact on patients and people. It is full of energy, inspiration, insights and motivation.   There is something for everyone within this wonderful interview. A few teasers: Prioritising your health and “life” whilst progressing your career The importance of...

I have been following the rise of the Chief of Staff role closely over the last few years.  If I was still in corporate, it would be a role I would love! In this episode I chat with my friend Dillon Taylor who shares his awesome career story, as well as the superpowers you need to be a Chief of Staff as well as an authentic leader. Some teasers from the episode: Navigating the grey; the importance...

Wow, you are in for a treat!  I am delighted to share this interview with Agata Bloswick , Global Head of Clinical Operations at Labcorp, and responsible for 1500 people globally. This chat is jam-packed with insights and stories to inspire you regardless of where you are at in your career. Agata has such incredible energy, and is a role-model on so many levels.  We need to have more visible leade...

It gives me so much joy to bring this podcast episode to you.  Sachin represents why I wanted to start #chatswithleaders - showcasing leaders and role-models with great stories, and who have found their way of leading. Sachin has had an awesome career in tech, although it wasn’t until his 2nd year at university that he first discovered computers!  He has worked within organisations in hyper growth...

Thought leadership, it is a term we hear over & over, however, what really is it?  How do we leverage it to make an impact and build trust?   And, where do we even start? Today’s episode is an absolute treat; I’m chatting to Leading Journalist and Content Strategist, Nick Huber about how every-day leaders can stand out and raise visibility (for the right reasons) using the power of great conte...

I am fascinated by career paths, and Charmaine has an incredible story! We talk about how she went from working in the toy industry to VP at one of the largest Pharmaceutical companies in the world, responsible for building out their European Centre of Excellence.   It is such a fun and refreshing conversation, and showcases the importance of injecting fun and energy into leadership.   So if, like...

It is an absolute pleasure to bring this interview to you with global tech leader Vinnie Rossi who has a refreshing approach to leadership, and an awesome career story to share. Working in fast-growing Tech organisations is exciting on one hand and full of opportunities for growth and development, yet can also be overwhelming and tricky to navigate.  What I love about Vinnie is his ability to stay...

This episode is an absolute cracker!  Filled to the brim with insights and stories, and we have a whole lot of fun too. Kim aka “The Chaos Coordinator”, is a refreshing leader and inspiring role model and there is something for everyone in this episode. A little teaser: Kim shares her own inspiring career story The privilege, and responsibility, of leadership and being a role model The power of co...

Matthew Gowen has had an awesome career over the last 20 years, approaching it with a sense of adventure and fun. He first began his career as a technologist in 2001 in the Pharmaceutical industry, and then leveraged his understanding of science and technology to transition into senior commercial roles in the software industry.  Working for incredible companies such as Thomson Reuters and Veeva, a...

Networking; building connections and nurturing relationships, used to be something I did regularly and with ease. However, in 2020 the twins were born - pandemic kicked off - my business grew - world became more virtual - I became less flexible ...and a little time-poor! It has become something I squeeze in, or am reactive to. Only spending time nurturing those relationships that are in my immedia...

What do you want your legacy to be as a leader, and as a person? How do you want to live your life? What impact do you want to make? In today’s podcast episode we talk about asking yourself the important questions as a leader, and so much more! Pascal has a wonderful story; from punk journalist to a high-flying corporate career at Microsoft, to improving work and life for migraine sufferers in his...

One of the worst parts of the big C, was the impact it had on my mindset - throwing me into a fear zone - losing a sense of who I was - making me want to hide away from the world. Finding my way back was a journey. In this emotionally charged podcast episode I share how I went from rock bottom and “existing” to living an authentic and courageous life.  One of my design! I chat about: The importanc...

Hack your brain; change your life.  I live by this! We all experience stress during growth and change, it’s how we are wired.  We all experience it differently, yet we all have good and bad reactions.   Being self-aware is an absolute MUST as a leader; however, what you do with this information is the game-changer. As we progress our careers and grow our businesses, it is essential that we priorit...

Today’s interview is with the coolest CEO around; Guy Levy-Yurista of Synthace.  Guy has had THE most awesome career … from sommelier (very cool!) and being a real-life “Q” for the special forces, to global leader across startups to Fortune 500s, and everything in between. I love Guy’s approach to work and life…  “Believe the impossible by breakfast; deliver the improbable by lunch.”  This episode...

Being a leader is TOUGH right now. Complex - overwhelming - huge amounts of pressure. Throw in organisational growth - change - virtual working - life, and it is no surprise that more leaders are more burnt out than ever before. So, in this short episode we look at some of the insights that my recent podcast guests have shared that help them navigate modern leadership.   Reflecting on modern leade...

Today’s interview is with the awesome Helen Packam, TedX Curator and speaker, Radio DJ, Communication Strategist and Speaker coach working with entrepreneurs and leaders to maximise their communication.   We talk about Helen’s personal career story, insights and tips around how to find your voice and make an impact speaking.  Plus so much more… How to stand out and communicate your story Embracing...

It is a privilege to share Morgan’s career story with you, as a previous client I have had the pleasure to get to know her over the last 18 months and she has such incredible energy, and a great perspective on work and life. We talk about how doing the jobs no one else wants to do, or the things that people don’t understand, can give you an edge and accelerate your career. And, how to get comforta...

Are you holding yourself back from making a bold career move? Have you found yourself in an “ambition rut”, for fear of burning out? Virtual working got you over-thinking more than ever, and doubting yourself?   I hear these stories all the time, the pandemic and virtual working has impacted leaders in many ways.  Some positive, others not so …  Over the last few years we have started reflecting o...

Today’s interview is with Executive VP of Launch Commercialisation Data Science @ Veramed, Alex Schacht who has an awesome career story to share. Alex has had an awesome career spanning 20+ years; working with Organisations to develop and launch new medicines across a wide-range of disease areas, positively impacting patients across the globe.  Plus so much more…  His track record is impressive, h...

I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. Today’s interview is with C-Space’s Chief People Officer, Phil Burgess, who speaks openly and honestly about navigating change and supp...

I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach, I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. In this episode, I am excited to chat with Lauren Fovargue , a Global Software Executive with a self-professed “random” career path. ...