Let's talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast

"Great leadership is about extracting the potential from others" A brilliant dive into playfuness and leadership and how they can together help us to grow scalable and impactful businesses. Tracy and I have fun exploring how leaders can unlock untapped potential within themselves and their teams. A general lack of understanding of the impact leadership has influences performance - multipliers in t...

"All meaningful connection starts in the same way, with a meaningful conversation"  Andrew and I delve into the world of purposeful, open conversation and the transformative role it can have in the way we communicate. We delve into his early experience volunteering with young people with disabilities, which led him to establish Dreams for Kids in 2009, enriching lives through sports. Thi...

“Academics and experience should go hand in hand for better experience : when you can feel, you can bring that feeling for that customer, and empathise much better.” A fun conversation with Vaishali as we explore the intersection of technology and human experience through a customer experience and collective intelligence lens. We discuss how to create meaningful customer experiences, by...

The easiest time to build your status is when you don’t need anything from somebody.. Are you ready to transform your career journey with science-based strategies? What if it wasn’t about power but about status ?  A fun & candid conversation with Alison about how as women we can move out of frustration and into personal agency and results in today’s workplace. Navigating the complexities...

"More than 95% of the strategies that comes across my desk are highly dependent on cross functional work. The ability to execute cross functional things will be a question of competitive advantage" Johan and I delve into the world of strategy and execution and how to obtain aligned results. How do we ensure alignement when executing strategy in the digital business landscape ? What effect is AI ha...

“Empathy flows both ways and it’s not just the leader’s job or the organization’s job to show empathy.” In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, one quality stands out as both a humane virtue and a strategic advantage: empathy. Maria and I delve into the dilemmas surrounding empathy and empathy in leadership, which are powerful tools for fostering engagement, innovation, and customer loyalt...

"You must really develop the muscle for resilience because you will need it" Resilience is a key leadership ingredient in today's complex world, whether you are inside or outside an organisation, however, for women in the business world it is even more important. Kelley and I explore invaluable insights into navigating these 2 paths of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, especially for senior f...

"The vision is creating a world where great experiences and safety work together" Peter and I discuss the possibilities of creating a different, smoother approach that seamlessly integrates AI solutions without compromising the convenience and comfort of the user. The exponential speed of tech is disruptive, so a people-first approach is essential to provide a tech solution that does not cause any...

" Life doesn’t get easier, you handle hard better" Alan & I delve into the world of self awareness and personal growth. It all began with a moment that could have been his last. After a life changing car accident, which propelled Alan into a journey of self-discovery and growth, Alan shares how his experience at Cognex highlighted the dual-edged sword of industrial automation: while it propels...

"playfulness and adults is very under researched and under utilised in organisations to help people to thrive..." Elrika and I have a great conversation about the power of play and playfulness in creating workplaces where people and performance can thrive. Light-hearted practices enhance empathy and shared experiences, and despite challenges in remote work, maintaining playfulness is possible in v...

"Clear beats clever, yet we’re still incentivising clever in organisations… “ A brilliant conversation with Eric about creating the conditions for both performance and people to thrive. We delve into the different parts of this journey to build a culture that enables performance. The acronym LoL—listen, observe, learn— highlights the importance of engaging with employees and clients to understand...

"we need to think of conversations as living systems...this mechanistic story is so all pervasive that we don't even recognise it... " A brilliant conversation with Michelle on creating sustainable conditions for people & living systems to thrive. Michelle offers a refreshing and transformative perspective of thrivability. This concept redefines how communities and businesses operate by viewin...

"The more cognitive diversity we have in the workplace, the better we will be as organisations if we can manage it effectively" Jodie and I discuss the shifts that need to happen to create safer and more inlcusive workplaces. Leaders play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture of empathy, understanding, and genuine care. Over and above all, leaders need to know their people and reflect on their beh...

"The path that leads to success is the path where you dare to take on those challenges and question yourself" A fabulous conversation with karl about crafting our own path in the age of technology. How can we use what technology brings to leaders as individuals and to the workplace ? Many of us fall into autopilot mode, driven by societal pressures, especially in large organizations, and we discus...

"AI job automation is gaining more and more ground, but emotional intelligence currently remains irreplaceable by AI." Vladimer and I discuss insights and strategy around digital transformation, marketing and the importance of personal brand in the digital age. The digital revolution has fundamentally altered how companies operate and engage with their audiences. and our discussion sheds light on...

"Everybody, essentially, deep down on a personal level, wants the same thing.” A brilliant and humbling conversation with John Marks where we delve into the power of social entrepreneurship as a transformative force that blends positive change with financial sustainability. We look at the 11 principles John has taken from his work in international conflict resolution and what it means to fully emp...

"Its the story not the tech that is the bridge between whether an idea gets funded and gets to market ." A fun conversation with Susan about the power of stories for the human brain. We delve into the eclectic journey that she travelled to link storytelling and innovation.  The human need for connection is ever present, particularly in a digitally connected world. Human connection is abo...

"At the heart of it is finding and speaking with your own voice..." Nausheen shares her journey from corporate to public speaking coach, and highlights the interplay between confidence and fear, advocating for positive self-talk and learning from failure, illustrated by her personal story and experiences. Finding and speaking with your own true voice is very unusual - particularly in women – and m...

"I really value peer learning, thats where it all happens.. that's how culture spreads in your organisation" A fun and insightful conversation with Michelle about the future of learning and the importance of creating impactful and interactive learning experiences.  Lifelong learning is essential in today's complex world and we need to understand what this means for us as leaders, and how...

" life is about taking risks, I don't think you get incredible rewards without incredible risks..... the best things in life are often risky" A brilliant conversation with Vera Quinn about how to successfully navigate business challenges and opportunities. Vera puts the focus on people and what we can learn from each other if we are open to embracing this. we live in a world where life and systems...

"Tough on results tender on people is really the ultimate yin yan of humble leadership" A great conversation with Urs as we delve into the realms of humble leadership and how we can consciously create this practice. We take a dive into the transformative potential of radical humility in leadership and how it can revolutionise the way you lead and connect with your team. Urs's experiences as a peac...

"it is about enabling a bigger version of ourself...People are only in their head, not in their heart and solar plexus." Katja and I delve into the world of purpose, spirituality and business, looking at demystifying the subject and exploring how we can connect more effectively to our inner wisdom. We explore the concept of “universal intelligence” and the importance of personal beliefs, connectin...

"Tech is no longer niche, but fundamental to life in Industry 4.0..." A great conversation with Anne-Marie Imafidon about the importance of women’s involvement in technology as well as the importance of breaking stereotypes and having diverse voices around the table for inclusive product development. Tech is no longer niche, but fundamental to life in Industry 4.0 and it is dangerous to have a sma...

"Don't be fooled by shiny technology... have a look at your business pain points and what problems you need to solve first" Matt and I delve into the world of driving sustainable digital transformation with all its pitfalls and iterative loops. We unwrap the journey of digital transformation in organisations - which is inevitably fraught with challenges - from enacting organisational change to man...

""Organisations that fail to hire for and develop positive character among their leaders are missing an opportunity.." A great conversation with Mary about the crucial relationship between character and leadership, and how it can enable transformation in organisations and organisational culture. We dive into the 11 dimensions of character with corresponding behaviours and look at the importance fo...