Chief Change Officer

Wayne Turmel, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader , has spent years studying what makes remote and hybrid leadership work—and what makes it a complete disaster. In this episode, he breaks down why hybrid work often feels like a three-day compromise nobody really loves, how proximity bias warps leadership decisions, and why being intentional beats simply showing up. Whether you’re managing a team...

After 17 years at Blizzard, Benedikt Oehmen was living the dream—until layoffs hit like a surprise boss battle. While the ending was tough, he didn’t hit “quit.” Instead, he rewrote the script, turning his own experience into a mission to help others navigate job loss. In this episode, he shares his hard-earned insights, including his “Big Three” strategies for rebounding, thriving, and finding th...

For the first time ever, my podcast comes full circle—finally featuring a guest from my home city, Hong Kong!  Meet May Yeung: teaching artist, founder of the charity Art of My Family , cancer survivor, and proud mom of an energetic 14-month-old. While Hong Kong is famous for finance, May proves art can be just as powerful—reshaping lives, advocating for mental health, and championing sustainabili...

Katie Curry isn’t just fluent in the language of risk; she’s turned it into an art form. She has made a career out of calculated risks, pivoting from Bulgaria to Wall Street, from finance to creativity, and from spreadsheets to salsa dancing. Whether managing analysts, mentoring future leaders, or convincing her kids that Excel is “basically magic,” she’s proof that resilience is more than just a...

Katie Curry isn’t just fluent in the language of risk; she’s turned it into an art form. She has made a career out of calculated risks, pivoting from Bulgaria to Wall Street, from finance to creativity, and from spreadsheets to salsa dancing. Whether managing analysts, mentoring future leaders, or convincing her kids that Excel is “basically magic,” she’s proof that resilience is more than just a...

Part Two.  James Hilovsky dives into the real game of franchising—where passion fuels success, but unchecked ego can lead to fumbles. He breaks down how even non-athletes can thrive in franchising by overcoming fear, finding the right fit, and partnering with a franchisor that has their back. Whether you’re a former athlete or just someone tired of the corporate grind, this episode will show you h...

Part One.  James Hilovsky traded his cleats for contracts, moving from professional sports to a thriving career in franchising. He knows firsthand how skills like teamwork, leadership, and risk-taking make athletes natural business owners. In this episode, James breaks down how following a coach’s playbook isn’t so different from running a franchise—and how he’s helping others transition from the...

Steve Monaghan went from piloting airplanes to piloting billion-dollar banking transformations—because why settle for one high-stakes job when you can have two? After trading in his wings for Wall Street, he’s spent 30 years disrupting finance and tech across Australia, Tokyo, and the Middle East. Now, with leadership roles at RAKBANK, FinMir.ai, and beyond, he’s proving that the real flight plan...

The classic career path? Boring. Josh Geballe ditched his CFO seat at IBM Europe for a 16-person startup because, well, why not? Over three decades, he’s jumped between industries, from leading companies to managing state-wide crises, all in the pursuit of impact. Now, at Yale Ventures, he’s proving that a career built on risk-taking and gut instincts isn’t just rewarding—it’s how industries evolv...

What happens when humans and AI start sharing the same conversations? Dr. Juliana Schroeder, Associate Professor at UC Berkeley Haas, unpacks how generative AI is reshaping communication and collaboration. Whether it’s using paralinguistic cues, knowing when to switch modes, or ensuring tech doesn’t drown out emotional intelligence, Juliana makes one thing clear—real connection still comes down to...

Fatou Sagna Sow had what most would call a dream job—managing billion-dollar transactions and leading a powerhouse legal team at the world’s top banks. Then she did something unexpected: she quit. Trading Parisian luxury for Senegalese grit, she packed up her family and set out to drive real change in Africa. Now, as CEO of New Deal Consulting, she’s empowering young talent and proving that ambiti...

Part Two. From psychology textbooks to political debates, Tin Pei Ling took an unexpected career turn—and not everyone was thrilled about it. Becoming Singapore’s youngest female parliamentarian meant facing criticism, age bias, and a whole lot of unsolicited advice. But instead of folding, she leaned into resilience, grassroots work, and a no-nonsense approach to leadership. She also dives into h...

Part One. From psychology textbooks to political debates, Tin Pei Ling took an unexpected career turn—and not everyone was thrilled about it. Becoming Singapore’s youngest female parliamentarian meant facing criticism, age bias, and a whole lot of unsolicited advice. But instead of folding, she leaned into resilience, grassroots work, and a no-nonsense approach to leadership. Tune in to hear how s...

Hiring used to be about handshakes—now it’s about hacking the system. Mary Shea, GM of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, spills the secrets of modern hiring, from decoding hidden talent pools to avoiding AI’s résumé black hole. Whether you’re job hunting, recruiting, or just trying to figure out why no one calls back anymore, this episode is for you. Key Highlights of Our Interview: AI...

Who needs a solo act when you can have a dynamic duo? In Part Two of this series, Mary Shea, General Manager of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, takes us inside the world of co-CEOship—a growing leadership trend that’s part genius, part juggling act. Mary unpacks what makes it work: trust, complementary skills, and a shared vision. But she’s also refreshingly candid about the pitfalls—...

Mary Shea’s career is proof that you don’t have to stick to one soundtrack. From a classical musician to a leading voice in sales leadership, she’s taken some bold risks—and in this first episode of a three-part series, she’s sharing the lessons she learned along the way. As General Manager of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, Mary is on a mission to amplify underrepresented voices and...

Irina Filippova has a knack for reinvention—first as a diplomat, then as an energy leader, and always as someone who dives headfirst into big challenges. Born in Moscow to a nuclear scientist, she took a detour from atoms to alliances before landing at BP, where she’s now electrifying fleets and turning gas stations into sustainability hubs. Change is her comfort zone, and with her signature mix o...

What do you do when your career isn’t working? If you’re Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script. From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian, he’s mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world. Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion, he’s helping others do the same. He unpacks the myths of financial freedom, tackles ageism i...

What do you do when your career isn’t working? If you’re Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script. From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian, he’s mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world. Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion, he’s helping others do the same. In Part One, we dive into reinvention, risk-taking, and why...

Welcome back for Part Two with Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports. In our last episode, we cracked open her debut book, No One Cares About Your Career , and explored why that’s actually good news. Now, we shift gears. Erika gets personal—sharing the experiences that shaped her leadership style, her no-nonsense approach to handling toxic workplaces, and the real-worl...

If Erika Ayers Badan’s book title, No One Cares About Your Career, made you do a double take—same here. CEO of Food52 and former Barstool Sports exec, Erika has built an impressive career, but she’s not here to talk about her LinkedIn page. In Part One, we dig into her book, the lessons behind it, and five game-changing tips for workplace success. Then in Part Two, we step behind the curtain to ex...

Holly Bond, President of Facet Recruitment, is living proof that hiring is still a human game—no matter how fancy the tech gets. From her days as a franchise owner to leading in the AI hiring era, she shares the real secrets to landing (or making) the perfect hire: build real relationships, take bold risks, and never let an algorithm do all the thinking. Tune in to hear how Holly blends experience...

Holly Bond has lived every entrepreneur’s dream—and nightmare. One minute, she’s celebrating a national TV feature for her children’s fitness franchise, and the next, she’s grappling with the harsh realities of running a business. Now, as President of Facet Recruitment, she’s using her hard-earned lessons to help others make bold career moves. Tune in as Holly gets real about taking risks, bouncin...

When two Vinces collide, expect more than just name confusion. Vince Chan welcomes Vince Jeong, CEO of Sparkwise, to share his journey—from moving to a new country at 12 to revolutionizing corporate learning. Vince J is on a mission to fix stale training programs and inject real human connection into the edtech space. What does that look like? Tune in for sharp insights, fresh ideas, and a game pl...

Wayland Lum didn’t climb the corporate ladder—he painted his own. From art supplies to executive boardrooms, the CEO of Copperbox Leadership Advisory has mastered the art (literally) of leadership. With a career spanning Nvidia, Korn Ferry, and Chicago Booth, he’s here to prove that great leadership is less about knowing everything and more about trusting yourself. In this episode, he unpacks the...