Excellence Foresight with Nancy Nouaimeh

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The biggest threat to organizational resilience might not be technology disruption or AI at all. It might be the way we think about talent, especially who we decide is “valuable” when change speeds up and trust in leadership gets shaky. We sit down with executive and career transition coach John Tarnoff to challenge a stubborn workplace myth: that experience slows organizations down. John makes th...

Pressure does not make an organization better or worse. It exposes what is already there. In this episode I sit down with Gerard Murphy, drawing on decades of policing, safeguarding, crisis leadership, and international security advisory work, to get brutally practical about organizational maturity and excellence under pressure. When the environment turns time critical and reputationally sensitive...

Crisis doesn’t show up as a calendar invite. It seeps into tone, silence, rushed decisions, and the moment your team stops asking hard questions. I’m Nancy Nouaimeh, and I’m speaking directly to leaders navigating disruption not only in markets and systems, but inside themselves. When uncertainty rises, it’s tempting to reach for tighter controls and faster answers. But crisis doesn’t travel throu...

Recognition isn’t a perk; it’s a system signal. We sit down with Kelly Price, founder of ThriveHR, to unpack why so many companies chase “engagement” while skipping the first principle: measure how work truly happens, then align rewards, roles, and routines to that reality. Kelly blends hospitality, psychology, and hard‑won HR experience to show how culture improves when operations and people prac...

Excellence doesn’t live in a slide deck; it shows up when the stakes are high and the ground is unfamiliar. That’s why we invited Mark Monteil, who left a successful manufacturing career to lead in New Caledonia’s mining sector, to unpack what changes when your decisions echo for years and people’s safety depends on your culture. The story starts with a courageous pivot: trading autopilot for resp...

Results don’t slip because your strategy is fuzzy. They slip because daily behavior doesn’t match what the strategy demands. We kick off 2026 by drawing a hard line between intent and action and by showing how to design systems that make the right behaviors obvious, repeatable, and resilient under pressure. The heart of the conversation is True North—five non‑negotiable outcomes tied to clear prin...

Change rarely fails because of bad strategy; it fails because execution collides with human reality. We sit down with Julia Moore from the Center for Implementation to unpack how leaders can swap “train and pray” for practical, evidence-informed strategies that people will actually use. From hospitals to schools to public health, Julia shows how to design for behavior, not just broadcast informati...

A peloton moves faster than any lone rider, not by heroics but by trust, timing, and the quiet work no one sees. That same dynamic powers great organizations. We sit down with Peter Barnett, director of executive education at the Shingo Institute, to trace how cycling’s paceline, Team Sky's marginal gains, and principle-driven leadership create cultures that endure pressure and win the long g...

What happens when system thinking meets creative entrepreneurship? Jennifer Yeh's remarkable journey offers a masterclass in lean, strategic scaling. In just one year, she grew her photography platform Shoot from $800,000 to $10.1 million with a team of only 4-5 people, all while raising three children as a single mom. The secret to this extraordinary growth lies in Jennifer's methodical...

What would happen if you gave yourself permission to adapt, create, and lead differently in our disruptive world?  Jillian Reilly discovered the answer while tackling the world's largest HIV/AIDS epidemic in Zimbabwe. Amid this immense social challenge, she recognized that while she could provide tools and resources, the one thing she couldn't give people was permission, the internal aut...

What truly separates exceptional organizations from the rest? It's not just about having the right processes or the best talent, it's about creating environments where learning flourishes at every level. Sabrina Malter, a seasoned business coach with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, joins us to explore how bringing learning to life transforms organizations from...

Dr. Robert Joslin, founder of the Association of International Project Management Officers (AIPMO), joins us for a profound exploration of how Project Management Offices can evolve from administrative functions into strategic drivers of organizational excellence. From his early days working in his father's electronics workshop to developing frameworks that bridge academic research with practi...

What makes some organizations excel while others struggle? The answer lies in understanding and implementing a proven framework for organizational excellence. Dawn Ringrose, principal of Organizational Excellence Specialist Canada, takes us on a fascinating journey through her groundbreaking work on the Global Index for Organizational Excellence. This first-of-its-kind research project has gathere...

Are you truly ready for change? This question sits at the heart of organizational success. Change readiness separates thriving companies from those merely struggling to keep up. The statistics tell a compelling story: 73% of organizations anticipate more change initiatives in the coming years, yet an alarming number will fail. Why? Because they're approaching change all wrong. Organizations w...

Why do perfect solutions fail to stick in organizations? The answer lies not in the quality of our problem-solving, but in our ability to create sustainable systems that support long-term success. In this deep dive into organizational excellence, I unpack the critical difference between systems that look good in documentation and those that actually drive results in the real world. Drawing from th...

Nancy Nouaimeh steps into the guest seat for this powerful Women's Day special, offering a rare glimpse into her journey as a global entrepreneur running companies across Dubai and Dublin. From her unexpected beginnings sequencing fungal DNA in Belgium to becoming the first Shingo Institute affiliate in the Middle East, Nancy reveals how her career evolution taught her that true excellence is...

Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) through an engaging and insightful discussion with Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane. As we immerse ourselves in this episode, you'll discover the true potential of AI—not merely as a tool of automation but as a catalyst for enhancing human capabilities within organizations. From improved decision-making to fostering creativity, AI is...

Unlock the transformative power of emotional intelligence with our special guest, Olive Murphy, a neuroscience-accredited coach with over 25 years of experience in coaching high-level professionals. Discover how emotional intelligence goes beyond being a soft skill to become a critical component of personal effectiveness, team cohesion, and organizational success. Olive shares her philosophy, insp...

This episode of the Excellence Foresight Podcast invites you to embrace the art of intentionally crafting meaningful moments, focusing on elevation, insight, connection, and pride in 2025. Drawing from personal experiences and the transformative insights of Chip and Dan Heath's "The Power of Moments," we explore how small acts of thoughtfulness can create deep trust and understandin...

Discover the transformative power of cultural sensitivity in leadership as we sit down with Aziz Musa, a trailblazer in digital marketing. Aziz opens up about his unique journey from being the youngest CEO of a public company in the UK to setting up a social enterprise in Sudan. He shares invaluable lessons on aligning business practices with personal values to drive impactful change. Listen as Az...

Ever wondered how the right question can ignite a spark of creativity or resolve a lingering conflict? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sean Grace, an acclaimed communication consultant and author of "The Art of the Question." In this episode, you'll discover the transformative role of questioning in leadership, communication, and self-discovery. Sean draws from his ext...

Discover the Power of Visual Workplace Management with Industry Leader Gwendolyn Galsworth Imagine a workplace where visual devices act as a universal language, driving operational excellence while enhancing communication and engagement across every level of the organization. Gwendolyn Galsworth expertise brings into focus the critical cultural transformation required for visuality to become a tru...

In a rapidly changing world, how can leaders transform their teams from functional to extraordinarily dynamic? In this episode of Leadership Coaching for Excellence , I'm Nancy Nouaimeh, sharing insights from my 24-year journey as a Leadership Technical Coach. Discover how modern managers can create learning, innovation, and adaptability by shifting from command-and-control to a coaching-focu...

What if creating a culture of excellence could be your organization's secret to sustained success and adaptability? On today's episode of the Excellence Foresight Podcast, we discuss the critical components of designing such a culture—from establishing a compelling vision to implementing and maintaining practices that ensure long-term organizational effectiveness. We'll provide acti...