ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners

In the  Season 2 finale , Taja, Senior World Builder at Axon Park, walks us through his journey into VR and what it takes to lead a global creative team. We explore remote leadership, clear communication and how creativity thrives when people have space to think. A sharp look at the future of virtual work and learning.

In this episode of ELEV8, we’re joined by Matthew Caruana, CEO of the JA Malta Foundation, for a grounded conversation on the classic question: are leaders born or made? Drawing on youth development and leadership education, Matthew shares how mindset, skills, and lived experience shape effective leaders in practice. Join us as we explore how leadership grows over time, what helps it take root, an...

Before stepping into the boardroom, Dr Edward Curmi was bringing joy to hospital wards as a co-founder and volunteer with Dr Klown, a Maltese NGO focused on using humour to support hospitalised children. Those early experiences taught him powerful lessons about presence, empathy, and emotional intelligence — lessons that now shape how he leads as a clinical psychologist and Director at G7 Events M...

In our third episode of ELEV8 Season 2, we’re joined by Julian Mamo , Managing Director at GasanMamo Insurance, for an insightful discussion on the power of active listening in leadership. Julian shares how honing listening skills can transform team dynamics, improve decision-making, and foster a more inclusive workplace. Join us as we explore Julian’s perspective on inclusive leadership, the role...

In this episode, we sit down with CEO Paul Cuschieri as he shares the story of how he turned a start-up idea into a growing company delivering high-impact projects abroad. Paul talks about the early challenges of stepping into leadership, what it really takes to scale a business, and the mindset shift needed when moving from managing a small team to leading a full company.

Welcome to Season 2 of ELEV8! This season, we delve into the powerful theme of Leadership—exploring its many dimensions, from its beginnings to its culmination. In our first episode, we’re joined by Steve Tarr, last year’s host and the founder of Mdina Partners. Steve takes us on a journey through his remarkable career, reflecting on over four decades of leadership. As he shares the pivotal lesson...

Welcome entrepreneurial enthusiasts, business aficionados, seasoned CEOs and CPOs to the first episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Career Shifts: Navigating the Future of Work. Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of business growth fueled by the secret ingredient we often overlook? That's right – we're talking about the powerhouse behind every successful venture: PEOPLE! Join us as we...

It's the season finale of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners! Tune in to Jackie Attard Montalto , Chief Human Resources Officer at Atlas Insurance, as she shares with us, her first-hand experience of the successful agile working culture at Atlas Insurance, and how it's benefited the company and its people alike.

Welcome to our eleventh episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Change Your Frequency: A Conversation About Driving Change , featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr alongside guest James Munton, UK CEO of Mdina Partners. In this episode, we're tackling a CEO's perspective and asking the critical question: How can one lead successful change initiatives and know when they're needed?

Welcome to our tenth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, The Nectar Story: Creating a Successful Family Business , featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr alongside guest Roderick Abela, Managing Director at Nectar. In this episode, we'll be taking a deep dive into the key ingredients that made this family business thrive.

Welcome to our ninth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Tales of Resilience : My Journey to Everest Base Camp, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr alongside guest Alex Galea, CEO of Mdina Partners. In this episode, we’re being taught lessons of resilience by striking parallels between real-life challenges and leadership

Welcome to our 8th Episode - The Hidden Weapon of Great Leaders: Financial Fluency, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr and guest finance professional, Patrick DeBattista - as he unveils his mission to equip everyone, including leaders; with the financial edge they need to thrive.

Welcome to our seventh episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Creating an Outcome-Oriented Culture, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr and guest Peter Grech, CEO and Founder of BRND WGN. In this episode, we explore how leaders can boost performance by creating an outcome-oriented culture.

In this episode we're exploring an HR PROFESSIONAL’s perspective on how to create future ready teams at work through a continuous learning culture strategy.​

Welcome to the fifth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Unlocking Potential: Employee Transformation Through Coaching with Etienne Gatt, HR, PR and Communications Director at the Malta Gaming Authority. In this episode we're delving into the breakthrough potential of coaching, how it can reprogram your brain for peak performance and help one break free from limiting patterns to reach new heights.

Welcome to our fourth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Cultivating Peak Performance Under Pressure, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr and guest Bernard Micallef Cann, CEO of 3C Malta. In this episode, we explore how leaders can harness performing under pressure to drive success and a healthy workplace culture.

Welcome to the third episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Beyond Paychecks: Embracing the EU Pay Transparency Directive for a Fairer Workplace. Joined by Karl Dingli, Head of Human Resources at BNF and Dr Patrick Farrugia, Associate at Tenyards Legal, in this episode, we explore the pay transparency directive and how to gear up for it and foster a fair, inclusive work environment beyond just paychec...

Welcome to the second episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Intrapreneurship: Unleashing Innovation from Within the Organisation. Joined by Chris Gauci, Co-Founder of Vivendo Group, in this episode, we uncover the strategies and stories of corporate innovators, unlocking the power of intrapreneurship in today's workplaces.