Leadership Live

In 2020, the Covid19 pandemic forced companies to switch to remote working options. Overnight, leaders needed to make the change and assist entire organizations in moving to remote work. The home office became the norm and people had to adjust. Now we ask ourselves, is this the future world of work? In this episode, Daphna has a conversation with Liam Martin, author of the book "Running Remote." L...

"Everyone is a leader on the basketball court because as a team and as individuals, the players lead themselves toward victory." Taylor Rochestie is a professional basketball player and leads an adventurous life and career. In 2 years, he's lived in 12 different countries, managing logistics of travel in a pandemic with 2 small kids. Taylor is driven by the power of being present at the moment, ta...

As we wrap up season two, this episode showcases highlights from the season with soundbites from a variety of enlightening conversations with leaders and experts from around the world, sharing their stories and insights.  The themes center on self-awareness, creating leadership habits, and increasing your leadership impact. Reflecting on the past and building a strong foundation for success as a l...

Do you want to align your inner self with how you interface with the outside world? When you elevate your leadership game (the way you think, feel, and act), you elevate your sense of spirit, freedom, passion, and your quality of life. Would you consider using plant medicine (or psychedelics) to help you gain that alignment?   When you have everything and still feel that something intangible is mi...

We hear a lot about what motivates and inspires a team but do we really know what we're doing that demotivates them? Today's guest is Julie Bartkus, a leading authority on workplace transformation. She's embarked on a 20 year long, hands-on research, interviewing employees at all levels in organizations, to identify over 30 staff demotivators that drain team members and reduce employee engagement....

Balancing motherhood and a successful career is challenging. How do we prioritize when you have big dreams for growth in business and with your family? And where do you find your own voice in the journey? Today Daphna coaches Kylie Foster on Leadership Live. Kylie is a mom, wife and business owner who's focused on growing her company so she's able to have more flexibility and freedom. Finding joy...

Babalwa Fatyi is a sustainability expert, who is a founder and Managing Director at Myezo Environmental Management Services. Babalwa has a fascinating story from modest beginnings growing up in a rural village, she always felt at one with her surroundings and her passion for science and sustainability led her to found a business that focuses on this. She's also an author and poet. She shares her s...

Our brain automates all behaviors so that we can live easier. This means that our behaviors are turned into habits so that we don't need to spend so much energy on actions that we take regularly. So how can you create habits that benefit you in the long term? In today's episode of Leadership Live, Daphna has a conversation with Dr. Erin Kendall Braun who focuses on working with large companies and...

Do we really trust our leaders' decisions? There can sometimes be doubt, and it's okay because when we ask questions, we sharing leadership and opening up to more creative ideas. In today's episode of Leadership Live, Emil Dobtovolschi & Octavian Pantis share their stories as described in the book they co-authored, called "Dark Cockpit," a book that gives us leadership lessons from a pilot's persp...

Are you a rebel or a stickler for rules? It doesn't really matter because even the rebellious at heart can work efficiently, productively, and without an ironclad routine. As a leader, you can use simple techniques on how to practice and upgrade your unique leadership habits so that you can get the results you need. Following your own way can make a huge difference to your productivity and level o...

A lot can change in a short period of time. While we're busy making plans, life has a way of surprising us anyway. Maulik Parekh decided to take a yearlong break and planned a vacation with his family, visiting 9 different countries in 2020. Then the pandemic hit and countries went into lockdown. Everything was canceled. Maulik very quickly decided to change gears and began writing a book about th...

Our health is one of our most valued treasures. It can  take just a few days to go from feeling totally normal to losing everything. This is what happened to Chris Maxwell. In a few days he went from fully functioning to being hooked up to a ventilator, fighting for his life. He was diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome. Nine months in the hospital, fighting for his physical and mental health, re...

The simplest stories can change someone's life, tip the scale in business or build a stronger team. Storytelling is a vital part of leadership communication, bringing people together for a bigger purpose. So, we need to know how to do this well and share with courage. Repurposing ordinary-looking stories in your business can elevate your business strategy and help your team brainstorm. Listen to t...

What if the company you started turns into a multimillion insurance company in South Africa and is expanding globally, with a fabulous culture and constantly innovating? This is what Gideon Galloway, CEO of King Price Insurance, has done and is continuing to do. He is driven by purpose, pushing boundaries, and still, the regular guy next door who enjoys a couple of beers. He's fun, passionate, ins...

What if a miracle occurred while you were sleeping? Yes, today we're talking about miracles and I'm going to introduce you to the miracle question. So, what is the miracle question? It is a tool often used in solutions-focused therapy to help people see past their current problems and come up with creative solutions. In this episode, you get to ask yourself the miracle question and see what miracl...

Janet has set herself a big mission - to build a big business focusing on astute leadership - and this is what her coaching session is about. We spoke about having a leadership impact by facing the sales & marketing demon, especially when you're someone who likes to be of service and make a difference. Janet had wonderful insight into how our external environment can sometimes reflect our inner wo...

At the age of 16, Genecia experienced horrible incidents of bullying at school. Soon after, she tried to commit suicide. Her mother's words: "Turn your mess into a message" gave her a wake-up call and she carried those words throughout her life to make choices that empower rather than bring her down. She decided that business is a way to put yourself out into the world, and that leadership is abou...

Here we have an awesome team of 2, a husband and wife who're each holding down a day job while they run an online e-commerce business and host a podcast to inspire young entrepreneurs. Mike and Ros are a power team, driven, loving, and full of energy. They know how to work together and hold the foundations of strong business and personal relationships. And yes! Sometimes it has its challenges.   I...

How can you find stillness in the chaos? Learning to thrive in chaos is Matthew Schwab's game, having spent many years as a captain in the merchant marines. He learned through life experiences, many of them challenging, that you need to find stillness in order to find your inner strength.   We create our own stories and interpretations of external events and often get stuck in the same loops, crea...

Today's conversation with Maya Gershon takes you through her story of making the transition from being a successful engineer working in R&D to CEO of Vade, an innovative startup. In this episode, you'll hear the many lessons she learned on her journey. She shares how she worked on herself to become a leader because it didn't come naturally to her. Her employees knew her only as of the taskmaster a...

Anthony Scandariato is a dynamic, young entrepreneur with a big vision and tons of talent. He's facing the great quest for business growth and needs help strategizing how to do this efficiently. In today's episode, we have a coaching session with Anthony, where we explore this challenge.  The best part of the coaching is really digging for the issue underneath the issue. Sometimes the problems or...

Today we're talking about hiring, firing and partnering in building your business. Sean Castrina is a serial entrepreneur, having launched more than 20 companies over the last 20 years, each in a different industry. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground in terms of what makes things work, dealing with challenges, the things we have to learn and the things we can never get used to but have to d...

Kerry Siggins didn't plan to become the CEO of a major company, but life has a way of offering up the challenges and adventures that give us the nudges we need. She's a natural leader who really cares about her work and people. She has a learning mindset and focuses on asking questions, really listening and coordinating the teams to make her business a success and this is what makes her a great CE...

At the age of 36, Dr. Mandla Lamba has already accomplished incredible things . His mission is to provide financial freedom to the people of Africa in his lifetime by teaching them how to become wealthy enough with tools, resources and education. His purpose is to weed out corruption and live his unique purpose to give back.    He says that if he could become who he is today based on where he came...

It's ok not to know things, because when we ask questions and get answers, we learn, educate ourselves and grow as human beings. Oprah Winfrey began writing the "What I Know For Sure" column in O, The Oprah Magazine. Saying that the question offered her a way to take "stock of her life". Let us now ask ourselves the question: what do I know for sure?  It allows you to take a deep look into yoursel...