Culture Sand Podcast

In the latest episode of the Culture Sand podcast, “Trust and product at the core of leadership”, we had the great pleasure of speaking with Mikko Teerenhovi — CEO of Xolo, the fast-expanding, pan-European business admin platform purpose-built for solopreneurs. Discussion points With Mikko, we explored what it takes to lead a fast-scaling, product-first company in today’s complex landscape — and w...

In the latest episode of the Culture Sand Podcast, “Leaders’ inner dialogue is an untapped cultural force” we had the great pleasure of speaking with Diane Moody, Global Lead for Inclusion and Diversity at ASML — the innovation leader in the global semiconductor industry. Discussion points Leadership and culture are being reshaped faster than ever. In this episode, we explored what a “good” organi...

In the latest CultureSandPodcast episode “A case for intentional culture management”, we had the great pleasure of speaking with Helen Rosethorn, a recognised thought leader in organisational culture and employer branding. Helen Rosethorn is a recognised thought leader in organisational culture and employer branding. With over two decades of experience, she has helped global organisations align cu...

In the latest Culture Sand Podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Sarkis, a licensed psychologist and certified Executive Leadership Coach. Sarah helps CEOs, athletes, and other high-performers navigate the psychological game of greatness. We explored the critical role of #LeadershipBehaviours in shaping a culture that drives #BusinessOutcomes —and how they can become either a...

Failure is not just essential – it’s the core of learning, growth, and change. Yet, failure is often seen as a terrifying prospect that brings blame. An organisational culture that clings to the idea of perfection is a major obstacle, limiting both the company’s potential and the growth of its people. Our guest, Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, CEO of Parry Enterprises – a fast-growing group with net sale...

The shifting sands of the market have never moved this fast, leaving CEOs and the C-suite searching for new ways to address increasingly unexpected market changes. One could argue that active culture building has never been as crucial as it is now. Our guest, Theo Papadopoulos, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Bank of Valletta plc, is the ideal person to explore what culture is and what cultur...

Expert organisations are defined by high education levels, deep expertise, and a strong focus on research and innovation. While personal growth drives experts, this same drive doesn’t always extend to embracing organisational change or exploring new territory. The language of this episode is Finnish. Read the article in Finnish. Leaders of expert teams must navigate the delicate task of alig...

Yesterday’s best practices are often today’s slow-downs and tomorrow’s obstacles. The familiar past makes us feel safe, but letting go of it is one of the hardest things for people to do, even when it no longer serves their own or their employer’s best interests. The language of this episode is Finnish. Read the article in Finnish. One of the most challenging questions for leader...