First WAVES

Are you leading your workday, or is your autopilot leading you? In this episode of First Waves for Employees , I share a preview of the Change Your Mind, Create New Results program and explore how neuroscience can help us create lasting personal and professional change. We take a closer look at the frontal lobe, the part of the brain responsible for conscious decision-making, creativity, and self-...

Welcome to First WAVES for Employees . Today we’re talking about something many people misunderstand about leadership. Most people think leadership begins the day they get promoted. The day they receive the title, the office, or the authority. But the truth is, real leadership start much earlier than that. The people who become great leaders tomorrow are usually the employees who already act like...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about Kaizen-the Japanese concept of continuous improvement. At its core, Kaizen is simple: small, consistent changes that make work better for everyone. Kai means change, Zen means good, and together they describe a mindset where employees, supervisors, and leaders improve processes a little bit every day. But this episode isn’t about theory. It’s about you and w...

How does someone keep growing, evolving, and creating massive impact across different roles and industries without ever losing their passion for the job? Today, I’m thrilled to introduce an amazing guest from Germany: Sybille Walz. Her career is a true masterclass in development and transformation. She spent many years at Allianz, starting in client acquisition before moving into project managemen...

In this podcast episode we’ll walk through a simple but powerful 7-step approach that I’ve used with employees just like you—those preparing to start their Lean Six Sigma training. You’ll learn how to identify a real-world project you can apply your new skills to—one that delivers measurable impact for your team and helps you earn a globally recognized certification. This is a win-win approach: yo...

Welcome to 6 Steps to Superpower Your Career Development with Juan Steigerwald. In this podcast, we dive into practical strategies to accelerate your growth, enhance your skills, and take your career to the next level. Whether you're just starting out or looking to reach new heights, these six steps will give you actionable insights to stay ahead. Let’s get started on your journey to career ex...

Sybille Walz, eine leidenschaftliche Expertin, arbeitete zunächst bei der Allianz im Bereich Kundenakquise und leitete später OPEX-Projekte im Projektmanagement, die Millionen einsparten. Später wechselte sie zu Cardif, einem Unternehmen der BNP Paribas-Gruppe, wo sie als Produktmanagerin im Marketing tätig war. Dort lernte ich sie während des Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Zertifizierungsprogramms ken...

Excited to introduce our next podcast episode with the remarkable Rick A. Morris! Rick is a certified Scrum Agile Master, best-selling author, and sought-after international keynote presenter. With credentials like PMP, MPM, Scrum Agile Master, and more, he's made a lasting impact across various industries. Rick has over 100 successful Project and Portfolio Management implementations to his na...

Today's episode is all about Lean, Continuous Improvement and much more. Mark Graban is an internationally recognized consultant, author, professional speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He builds upon a deep education in engineering and management with practical experience working in multiple industries to apply methods including Lean management, continuous improvement, statistical methods,...

In today's episode we delve into the art of storytelling and explore how you can learn a couple new tips and tricks to further improve your presentation and meeting skills. It's my privilege to introduce you to Doug Thompson, a resident of Austin, Texas, and a seasoned storyteller plus TEDx Speaker. He specializes in telling stories and helping others learn storytelling skills and makes co...

In today's episode we are going to speak about the power of networking and how you can use it to achieve your career goals. I have the pleasure to introduce you to Matt Sitter, who lives in San Francisco, California. He is the CEO of Advantage Foundry Network (AFN) which is a global CEO Network dedicated to finding opportunity in change. In this role, Matt enables the collective and diverse wi...

In today's episode we’ll focus on what we do most during the day, which is “work” and how to always have the energy and motivation to do a great work. We'll discuss how to identify if you're stuck in a hamster wheel and what holds you back from career development. I am thrilled to introduce you to my amazing guest Mustafa Ammar from Egypt who lived on five continents and speaks seven l...

There are many ways to be successful in the corporate world and have the opportunity to continuously connect with new areas of the organization and meet new people. One of those paths is the one of a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. In this episode, we delve into five key points that shed light on this journey: 1.      Discover the 10 reasons why the MBB role attracts professionals seeking succes...

Today's episode is dedicated to uncovering the key to resilience and success in the corporate world through a simple yet powerful technique: optimizing your breathing. I am absolutely thrilled to introduce our exceptional guest, Fleur Conway who comes from England and currently living in Spain. Over the years, she has gained much knowledge and experience in many areas of health and well-being....

Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the art of mastering effective communication and public speaking. Every interaction we have holds the power to leave a positive, neutral, or negative impact on those around us. Having spent over two decades coaching employees, I've observed a clear connection between an individual's communication and presentation skills and their professi...

Today, I‘m thrilled to present to you the career development checklist that I used during my days as an employee in a large international corporation. Later, when I became manager, I recommended this same structure to my employees for their development in the company. In this episode, you will learn the 5 steps to prepare for your next career development meeting with your manager.   Timestamps: [0...

I am delighted to share with you a powerful approach for achieving immediate results. Our 10-step process enables you to identify and implement quick wins in just two weeks, promising to create an instant impact and drive significant progress towards your goals. Timestamps: [01:03] Why find quick wins and who will feel the impact. [03:14] What is MUDA & the 8 Types of waste. [03:38] Value adde...

Today I am thrilled to present to you an amazing guest from the city of Munich, in Bavaria Germany. Her name is Steffi. She is passionate about her job, and had an incredible career development at Telefonica, where she continuously climbed the corporate ladder in a very short time. She worked as a marketing and event manager for business development in Germany, Netherlands, and Spain. What makes h...

In this trailer and episode number 1, I explain the reason why I created this podcast called, First WAVES. I highlight how this show will add value to all of you who work in a company, and you are NOT in a management role. You may have a Lean Six Sigma certification, or you do not yet have a certification. This podcast is for you if you feel you would like to come out of the hamster wheel to give...