The Connected Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata hosts Hannah Wunsch, author of "The Autumn Ghost: How the Battle Against a Polio Epidemic Revolutionised Modern Medical Care," which was recommended by his colleague and co-author, Dr. Ruth Gotian. Despite his initial curiosity about the book's relevance to connected leadership, Lopata found himself engrossed in Wunsch's narrative ab...

Welcome to the Connected Leadership podcast with Andy Lopata. In this episode, Andy’s guest is Professor Daniel Druckman, a distinguished expert in negotiation, conflict management, and international affairs. Daniel Druckman is Professor Emeritus at George Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government and an Honorary Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney and at the University of Queensland i...

Andy Lopata welcomes Sally Helgeson, an expert with 35 years’ experience in women's leadership and inclusivity. Sally's latest book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace explores the creation of a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-s...

Welcome to the Connected Leadership podcast with Andy Lopata. In this episode, Andy welcomes John Fisher, a constructivist psychologist and coach with 25 years of experience in change management, personal development, and coaching. John has a rich professional background, working with organisations such as BPP, Training 2000 Ltd., Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions and BAe Systems. His experience sp...

Welcome to the Connected Leadership podcast, hosted by Andy Lopata. Our first guest for 2024 is Dr Amy Edmondson, a professor of leadership at Harvard Business School and author of seven books. Renowned for her expertise in psychological safety, Dr Edmondson explores this crucial topic in her latest award-winning book, "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well." Winner of the prestigio...

Welcome to Connected Leadership Gold where Andy revisits a compelling conversation from May 2021 with Paul McGee, the renowned author and speaker widely recognised as the "Sumo Guy." Paul is celebrated for his motivational and practical approach, notably showcased in his book "Sumo: Shut Up, Move On." Paul's shares insights from his upcoming book, "The Happiness Revolution," co-authored with Dr. A...

In this episode of Connected Leadership Podcast Gold, Andy Lopata explores the influence of Oxford University and the Oxford Union on the British political landscape with guest Simon Kuper, Financial Times columnist and author of Chums: How a Tiny Caste of Oxford Tories Took Over the UK. The conversation looks into the historical ties between British prime ministers and Oxford University, specific...

On Christmas Day, Connected Leadership Gold explores the role of humour in business. Andy Lopata’s guests are Jeremy Nicholas, keynote speaker and news/sports presenter, and Tim Gard well-known US speaker and MC. Andy explores the personal journeys of Jeremy and Tim, highlighting the pivotal role humour has played throughout their careers. Both guests emphasise that humour serves as the foundation...

In this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata interviews Pat Nevin, former professional footballer turned media personality and author of the bestseller, "The Accidental Footballer." Pat shares insights from his illustrious career, emphasising a unique perspective on life, career, and relationships. Pat discusses his book, highlighting the absence of antagonism. Despite potential conflicts with pl...

In the last live Connected Leadership podcast episode of 2023, Andy Lopata interviews Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, an acclaimed Australian leadership expert and award-winning author. They explore her notable career, her new book "Head and Heart Leadership," and her journey. Kirstin, a recipient of the international Thinkers50 Distinguished Award for Leadership is among the top 50 global thinkers. With a...

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata’s special guest is Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert from Loyola University in New Orleans and author of the Amazon bestseller, "The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection." She shares her insights about the shifting nature of leadership, discussing...

In this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata hosts Jodie Rogers, author and founder of Symbia. They discuss ways to help leaders guide their teams through uncertain times. With 20 years of experience in understanding human behaviour, Jodie's mission is to enhance engagement, empowerment, and productivity in individuals. As a human behaviour consultant, learning expert, and faci...

In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Steph Auping. Steph is a co-founder and the Chief Learning Officer at Leadership & Co. a firm dedicated to preparing leaders to excel in today's complex business environment. Her focus lies in nurturing skillsets and amplifying the leadership impact of participants. In this episode, Steph emphasises the importance of nurturi...

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata hosts Jennifer Sunberg, a former Ernst & Young London Entrepreneur of the Year and the Co-CEO of Board Intelligence. Her new book, co-authored with Pippa Begg, "Collective Intelligence: Build a Business That's Smarter Than You," encourages incorporating greater collective intelligence in businesses. Theconversation revolves around ho...

On this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata is joined by two-time Israeli Olympic medalist Ori Sasson, who openly discusses his battle with anxiety and how he overcame it to achieve success. Despite his struggles, Sasson won two Olympic bronze medals in judo and now runs Olympic Mindset, a motivational speaking company where he shares his journey of facing anxiety and fear of...

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata talks with renowned spa industry pioneer Tanya Wheway. Tanya is a renowned figure in the hospitality industry. She began her career in the US before returning to the UK to open an international marketing office. Alongside her husband, she ran Champneys Tring Health Resort and became known as a pioneer of the spa and wellbeing movemen...

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Will Kintish and Sobiya Jawaid to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East from the perspective of a British Jew and a British Muslim. Will Kintish practiced as a chartered accountant for 30+ years until the year 2000. For the last 23 years, Will has shown thousands in the business, professional, academic, and tech...

Andy's upcoming book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, co-authored with Dr. Ruth Gotian, aligns well with this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, in which he discusses mentoring with Chelsey Baker. Chelsey is a visionary force in the world of mentoring, founding National Mentoring Day, the largest celebration of mentoring to support mentors and mentees, taking place on 27th Octobe...

Welcome to another episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast with Andy Lopata, featuring an impelling discussion with Patricia Hind, a leadership and management development professor at Hult International Business School and author of Winning Together: The Secrets of Working Relationships. Patricia is a Trustee of the British Psychological Society and Chair of the Education and Training Board, J...

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast. Andy Lopata welcomes Levent Yildizgoren, author of Good Business in Any Language and host of the Thriving in Global Markets podcast. He has helped companies do business in more than 100 languages! Andy and Levent dive into the importance of cultural intelligence in leadership, particularly for leaders of multinational team...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, where we are exploring the future of work, the role of leadership in navigating these changes, and how to seize future opportunities instead of fearing them. Our guest today is PwC's Global Workforce Leader, Peter Brown. Pete leads a team of over 10,000 professionals supporting businesses with their workforce challenges. Pete...

On this 200th episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, and as we celebrate its third year, Andy Lopata welcomes celebrated guest Janey Lee Grace. Janey is an Amazon No. 1 best-selling author and speaker, and she was co-presenter on the UK’s biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon, for 24 years. Formerly, she was a backing singer with Wham!, Kim Wilde and Boy George, and...

In this episode, Andy Lopata speaks with storyteller and author of an impactful book, "A Land Twice Promised," Noa Baum, offers a unique perspective on the power of storytelling and empathy in understanding complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This episode explores the theme of how we respond when our worldview gets challenged and reflects on experiences that had a profound impact...

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, host Andy Lopata welcomes guest Jon Cohen, a vascular surgeon turned healthcare leader and policy expert, the former CEO and executive chairman of BioReference Laboratories a $1.7 billion company, and author of the book 'Swab.' Andy and Jon discuss leadership, decision-making, the importance of relationships and partnerships, navigating through...

Andy Lopata's guest for the last of August's Connected Leadership Gold is Dorie Clark, recognised as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and as the #1 Communication Coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. She teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and is the author of ‘The Long Game’...