Daniele Forni

The Data Shaman Podcast - Quant Mind, Shaman Soul

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Quant Mind. Shaman Soul. I spent 15 years in banking before I finally said the two words that changed everything: f*ck it. I quit. Now I'm an executive coach, a recovering risk manager, and someone who genuinely believes most people are quietly waiting for permission to want more than the life they've settled into. This podcast is where we say the quiet part out loud. I'm Daniele Forni, and The Data Shaman is my space to explore the gap between who we are inside and who we perform at work, and what happens when we finally close it. It's part honest conversation, part field guide, and always re...

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Daniele Forni

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Conversation with Charlotte Jordan, Executive Coach and Strategic Communications 07.07.2026 14:49

London-based executive coach Charlotte Jordan — a fellow graduate of Cambridge's Advanced Executive Coaching programme and founder of a strategic communications and advisory consultancy — joins Daniele to explore her move from behaviour-change communications into coaching, and the surprising overlap between the two. They dig into hard-won advice for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs (do the work...

From Serial CEO to Executive Coach — Richard Bandell 06.07.2026 21:03

Serial CEO and executive coach Richard Bandell reflects on building and leading companies — and what he now teaches the leaders he coaches. Insights on decision-making, resilience, and the shift from operator to mentor. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

In Conversation with Elliot Awin - Executive Coach and Solo Atlantic Rower 06.07.2026 24:17

A wide-ranging conversation with Elliot Awin on his work, ideas, and lessons learned. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

Be Who You Are: Why Authenticity Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill — Saskia Van Delft 06.07.2026 16:35

Saskia Van Delft makes the case that authenticity isn't a soft nicety but a core leadership capability. We explore why leaders who show up as themselves build deeper trust, how to stay genuine under pressure, and practical ways to lead without a mask. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

The Data Shaman Podcast - In Conversation with Jelena Radonjic - Award-Winning Career Coach 03.07.2026 17:03

A conversation with career and leadership coach Jelena Radonjic on career growth and professional development. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

The Data Shaman Podcast - Daniele Forni is interviewed by Sertaç Mustafaoglu 24.06.2026 31:30

In a role-reversed episode, designer and creative strategist Sertaç — founder of the human-centric design practice Red Elephant, with 20+ years in visual communication — turns the tables and interviews host Daniele Forni. They trace Daniele's path from corporate finance at HSBC to leadership coaching and founding Human Spikes Labs, and dig into why over-reliance on AI may be eroding our criti...

Why Men Are Broken in Relationships (And How to Fix It) — David Lomax 24.06.2026 34:46

David Lomax opens up about why so many men struggle in relationships and what it takes to change. A frank conversation on emotional patterns, vulnerability, and practical steps toward healthier connection. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

The Art of Bragging: Why Soft Skills Are the Hardest Skills You'll Ever Learn — Peggy Klaus 24.06.2026 21:22

Communication expert Peggy Klaus explains why self-promotion done right is a skill, not a sin — and why the so-called "soft skills" are often the hardest to master. A candid conversation on owning your accomplishments without arrogance. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

900 Members, 120 Events: How One Lawyer Built Hong Kong's Most Connected Community — Lizzie Chan 24.06.2026 25:09

Lawyer-turned-community-builder Lizzie Chan shares how she grew a network of 900 members and 120 events into one of Hong Kong's most connected professional communities. Lessons on networking, momentum, and building belonging. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com