The C-Suite Framework

Compliance isn't a box to tick, it's a competitive advantage. In this special episode, Jennifer Geary is joined by her co-author Natalie McManus to bring to life their new book, How to be a Chief Compliance Officer: Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage. Drawing on Natalie's eclectic career spanning regulation, financial services, and aviation, and her deep conviction that compliance is ro...

Resilience isn't a tick-box exercise — it's a strategic imperative.   Director and Head of Resilience at Alba Partners, Cameron Holt, joins host Jennifer Geary to demystify operational resilience — from the regulatory origins of the agenda through to what truly resilient organisations look like in today's turbulent geopolitical landscape.   Drawing on 17 years of financial services experience acro...

From hiring seats to onboarding intelligence. Greg Coleshill, Chief Commercial and Operating Officer at vigilant.ai, joins host Jennifer Geary to explore what two decades in talent and recruitment really teaches you about the future of work — and why the smartest leaders are now applying people principles to AI teammates. In this episode, host Jennifer Geary speaks with Greg Coleshill, whose 18-ye...

Money doesn't give you control — perspective does. Former SoftBank CFO and bestselling author Alok Sharma joins The C-Suite Framework to unpack what really happens inside financial bubbles, how AI is quietly reshaping white-collar work, and why the biggest career breakthroughs often arrive disguised as failure. Drawing on his experience leading multi-billion-dollar deals at SoftBank, overseeing th...

Security isn't a checkbox, it's a culture. Former Navy Intelligence analyst and cybersecurity expert Cordell Robinson shows leaders how to embed security-by-design, strengthen compliance, and empower non-technical teams. In this episode, host Jennifer Geary speaks with Cordell Robinson, founder & CEO of Brownstone Consulting, whose career spans military intelligence, software engineering, law, cyb...

Keywords   Noelle Mykolenko, Trusted Advisor, Trust Equation, Imposter Syndrome, C-Suite, Leadership, Empathy, AI, Organizational Growth, Professional Relationships Summary   In this episode of the C-Suite Framework podcast, host Jennifer Geary welcomes Noelle Mykolenko, CEO of Trusted Advisor Associates. They discuss Noelle's journey from being a client of Trusted Advisor to leading the organizat...

Summary Introduction: In today's fast-paced world, the ability to adapt is more vital than ever. I am delighted to welcome back Dr. Max McKeown, an expert in innovation strategy and author of the groundbreaking book "Super Adaptability: How to Transcend in an Age of Overwhelm." Join us as we delve into the profound insights from this illuminating conversation, exploring how we can harness the powe...

Keywords leadership, crisis management, proactive approach, problem-solving, team dynamics   Summary In this conversation, Charles Skinner emphasizes the importance of proactive leadership, especially in crisis situations. He advocates for leaders to confront challenges head-on rather than avoiding them, highlighting the need for clear communication and decisive action in managing teams effectivel...

Louise van Haarst and Alice Driscoll are highly experienced and in-demand leadership and performance coaches and conflict specialists. They are co-founders of leadership consultancy The Power House and co-creators of Smart Conflict®—an evidenced-based approach to handling hard conversations. They have recently released their book Smart Conflict: How to have hard conversations at work .   Keywords...

Jon co-founded eDelta Consulting, Inc. in 2000 alongside fellow Ernst & Young alumni, with a mission to deliver innovative Technology and Information Security services to Fortune 500 companies as well as dynamic mid-sized public and private organizations. For over a decade, Jon has been at the forefront of evaluating information systems and business processes across industries ranging from financi...

Clare Radford is the founder of & Culture consulting. An experienced consultant, and Occupational Psychologist, Ex EY Lane4, with twenty years of experience in culture change, leadership development and talent management, focusing on large scale transformational projects. 18 months ago, she walked away from a safe job, a steady salary, and a career she'd carefully built to start a consultancy to w...

The "C-Suite Framework" podcast dives deep into the world of corporate leadership by speaking with experts and C-Suite executives about key roles such as Operations, Risk, People, and Sustainability. Each episode dissects the challenges leaders face today, offering insights and practical takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their own careers. Balancing depth with fun, the podcast is both ent...

The "C-Suite Framework" podcast dives deep into the world of corporate leadership by speaking with experts and C-Suite executives about key roles such as Operations, Risk, People, and Sustainability. Each episode dissects the challenges leaders face today, offering insights and practical takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their own careers. Balancing depth with fun, the podcast is both ent...

The "C-Suite Framework" podcast dives deep into the world of corporate leadership by speaking with experts and C-Suite executives about key roles such as Operations, Risk, People, and Sustainability. Each episode dissects the challenges leaders face today, offering insights and practical takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their own careers. Balancing depth with fun, the podcast is both ent...

In this podcast episode, Brendan Gilmore, managing director of BPG Strategy, shares his extensive experience in financial services, particularly focusing on debt and its strategic implications for businesses. He discusses the importance of understanding readiness for debt, the mindset required for engaging with debt markets, and the various types of debt available to companies. Brendan emphasizes...

🎙️ Fundraising as a Sales Process: Startup Strategy with Corinne Thompson In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary speaks with Corinne Thompson, founder and CEO of eCap Financial, about the realities of raising capital for startups — and why fundraising should be treated as a sales process. Corinne shares hard-earned insights from her career spanning KPMG, VC-backed tech compa...

🎙️ Self-Acceptance, Strategy & C-Suite Readiness with Paula Boyle In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary is joined by Paula Boyle, executive coach and founder of Paula Boyle Coaching & Facilitation, to explore the often-overlooked emotional journey to becoming a confident, impactful C-suite leader. With over 25 years of experience working with senior leaders across the globe...

🎙️ Redefining Cybersecurity, AI Risk & the Modern CISO with Bronwyn Boyle In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary sits down with Bronwyn Boyle, Chief Information Security Officer at PPRO, to explore the evolving role of the CISO — from risk manager to strategic business enabler. With over two decades of global experience in cybersecurity, AI enablement, and technology strateg...

🎙️ Sustainable Supply Chains, AI & Regulation: Future-Proofing Business with Mary Foley In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary is joined by Mary Foley, sustainability consultant and former mining engineer, for a deep-dive into the future of supply chain governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable strategy. Mary brings her rare blend of engineering, sustainability lead...

🎙️ The Role of the CPO: Culture, Data & People Leadership with Anne Kiely In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary sits down with Anne Kiely, Chief People Officer at Aer Lingus and co-author of How to be a Chief People Officer, to unpack what it really takes to lead with empathy, data, and strategy in today's C-suite. Anne shares her journey from banking to HR leadership in gl...

Jennifer Geary interviews Anna Krotova, co-author of 'How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer.' They discuss the evolution of sustainability roles, the importance of organizational culture, the integration of sustainability into business strategy, and the concept of double materiality. Anna shares insights on building effective sustainability teams, the skills needed for a career in sustainabilit...

Dr. Max McKeown is an English writer, consultant, and researcher specialising in innovation strategy, leadership and culture. He has written six influential books and conducts research with Warwick Business School . He is a fellow of the RSA . He served on the advisory board for the Rollins Center for eBusiness. He earned his master's degree in Business Administration and PhD from the Warwick Busi...

Welcome to the launch of the C-Suite Framework podcast! In this short trailer, hear from me, Jennifer Geary, as I talk about my experience in stepping up to my first C-suite role, what I learned, how I distilled that learning into a set of books and why I felt compelled to start a podcast. Take a listen and head over to my first podcast with none other than Dr. Max McKeown, author of the best-sell...