Let's talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast

“Collective intelligence is about learning from each other and about listening intently to human needs, to create something more purposeful..” In this episode of let’s talk Sarah and I discuss female empowerment, and giving more volume to women’s voices . It is predominantly male voices that are heard and women are underrepresented at all levels of governance and decision-making; Sororistas, a mov...

“Where are we vulnerable ? Where is my business model at risk ? ” An insightful and fun conversation with Aidan on the mindset of permanent reinvention, and why leaders and organisations alike must deliberately focus on the power of reinvention; life is a dynamic process and instead of being ‘surprised’ by what the future brings, we should embrace the need to strategically build capacity to s...

“To really solve problems ask for input from all those involved and design the model together. Don’t design behind close doors..” In this week’s episode Alize and I discuss ‘being’ Agile and what it takes to build trust into organisations. All organisations are different and unique yet the same questions recur all the time; new practices and examples to experiment with are extremely valuable to le...

“Digital is the context and then it is about ethics, capability, transformation and sustainability.”  In this week’s episode of let’s talk Marco and I discuss how to create a digital and inclusive society in today’s complex world. The digitalisation of our world is a great opportunity to bring together design thinking, IT skills, technology, entrepreneurship and ethics, while asking: how can...

“ You need to put inclusion at the heart of your business strategy to drive business transformation”  In this weeks episode of let’s talk Amina and I discuss the role of inclusion in today’s workplace. From an HR, business and leadership perspective, people must be at the heart of any organisation’s diversity and inclusion strategy in order to truly understand what an inclusive culture looks...

“The scale and extent of the culture shift for HR will depend on the appetite for change of the organisation.” In this episode of let's talk John and I discuss how the pandemic has unlocked corporate thinking to think about different ways of working, networking and communication. We also look at the importance of balance in the different elements and what technology and human collaboration br...

"values-led project management is the way to solve complex problems"  In this episode of let's talk David and I delve into his wealth of experience in dealing with uncertainty in times of crisis and look at the learnings that we can use for both leadership, and managing the current pandemic. We discuss building resilience, using cultural understanding as a lever for change and how we react to...

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.. and methodologies for lunch.. “ In this episode of let’s talk Peter and I discuss Agile philosophy and leading Agile ecosystems. We discuss how organisations embrace the concept of being and doing Agile to create high performance culture and to move from a culture of fear to a culture of courage. We delve into Peter’s framework and his 5 drivers of Agile...

" 2020 has been challenging, but also a real opportunity for leaders to look inside and ask themselves some bigger questions.. " In this episode of Let's talk, Debs and I discuss leading fearlessly and how transformative it can be. We discuss showing up authentically, and what that means in terms of the "negotiables" and "non-negotiables" for you and the organisation. We explore demystifying...

“I get out of bed in the morning because I have a commitment that is bigger than me.. “  In this episode of let’s talk Angela and I have a fun and insightful conversation about women in leadership and their role in leading transformation. The current pandemic has witnessed women leading transformation and systems, with a different and more effective leadership based on empathy and resilience....

“You need to use the culture to change the culture…” In this week’s episode of let’s talk Raj and I explore the challenges of creating & leading adaptable and flexible organisations. We discuss the multi-faceted systems thinking approach as well as the more operational aspects and particularly the importance of knowing how to ‘unlearn’ and ‘relearn’, both as an individual and as an o...

The maturity of an organisation can never transcend the maturity and consciousness of its leaders.. In this episode of Let’s talk Otti and I have a great discussion about the “fifth revolution”. We discuss transforming leadership for the 21st century, ambidextrous organisations, and the ability of agile organisations to respond more effectively and more resiliently. Looking at the effects of this...

We are at a pivotal moment for understanding the value of data as well as the role of the Chief Data Officer in shifting organisational culture. This world is moving more and more quickly.  In this week's episode of let's talk Peter and I discuss the evolution of data in today’s organisations’ and the move from data governance to data intelligence. The high profile of data has been furth...

What is the place of resilience in leadership and how can we stop overplaying our strengths for more sustainable growth ?  In this episode of Let's talk, Deepa and I discuss how to 'rethink leadership'. Growing leadership in a sustainable way that allows you to have both success and well-being, has never been more topical. The current pandemic has given leaders the time to go inside and tap i...

“How can mindsets play a role in the way we advance sustainability ? How do we become more diverse ? “ In this episode of let’s talk, Nicole and I discuss these pivotal questions. COVID has highlighted the success of female leadership and this should be fostered to encourage positive change for both the planet and humanity. We discuss the power of connections and the need for different models, as...

In this episode of let's talk, Robert and I discuss design sprinting, how design sprints can be used to establish human connection, and the overriding aim to create impact and engage people around a particular topic on a global scale . We also discuss how this is changing to adapt to the virtual space and explore the different skills sets necessary to facilitate this process, to allow creativity a...

“What is that they’re doing that is so different ? What can we learn from the unicorns ? “ In this episode of let's talk, Elvin and I have a great conversation on implementing, driving and scaling innovation in organisations. We discuss the need for innovation to be integrated back into the overall business strategy, how to calibrate culture for outcomes, and the need for leaders to learn to let g...

"The digital age confronts us with one of the most important questions of all, which it seems after 200 000 years we ‘re still unprepared to tackle, and that is what does being human mean ?" In this episode of Let’s talk Samie and I discuss the growing and urgent need to bring more humanity to business. The onset of digital continues to underline the need for us to look at how we understand our co...

"Coaching is dead, long live coaching ! " In this week's episode of let's talk Fred and I discuss the changing practice of coaching and the way coaching is morphing at all levels of the organisation. We look at the move towards a more hybrid model, and from individual to systems coaching. We also discuss the changing philosophy of work and the different role of the mental and technical game f...

Now more than ever, leaders have to be clear as to how their "best selves" can show up with all their stakeholders, and how they are ‘being’ as leaders.  In this episode of let's talk Keith, Tessa and myself discuss the art of transformative facilitation and it’s place in today’s business world. We discuss the orthodoxies of facilitation, the role of dialogue in organisational culture an...

"Digitalisation of industries and the digital enhancement of products and services means that businesses need to engage in ecosystems much more than before to manage their digital transformation." In this episode of let's talk Roland and I delve into the world of building and maintaining business ecosystems in today’s world. We discuss the shift from individual to collective, the changes from 20th...

In this week's episode of let's talk Gillian and I discuss the role of a coaching culture in times of crisis. We explore what a coaching culture is, what it brings and how you can support your people and organisation in the transformation towards a more collaborative learning culture. Gillian shares her insights and wealth of experience from organisations big and small across the globe. The main i...

Have you ever wondered what happens when you have real - time data at your fingertips and how it impacts decision making, organisational culture and governance  ? In this episode of let's talk Matt and I discuss data driven ways of working and driving data through organisational culture. Matt shares his insights and expertise on supporting leaders to become more data savvy and using data to d...

"Are you ready to rip up the rule book in the way you develop your culture ? " What is getting in the way of a great experience and how do we change that ? In this episode of Let's talk Ben and I discuss the employee experience and what it means moving forward, particularly in the post pandemic environment. Ben shares his insights, research and expertise on these fascinating questions. The ma...

In this episode of let's talk Christine and I discuss how to design inclusively with and for your customers. Customer centricity is key for all businesses, especially as the landscape evolves so quickly, but how can we make sure that we are designing what they really need ? How do we design for an inclusive customer experience ? Christine shares her expertise and insight on how to embark on this j...