The L.O.F.T Podcast on Leadership & Exec Presence

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 2, Episode 11 Leadership Driving Simplicity and AI Guest: Carla Aranda — SVP Finance, L’Oréal Host: Ranil De Silva Themes: Simplifying complexity • AI transformation • Finance leadership • Digital innovation • Strategic focus • Human-centered technology • Building high-performing teams Episode Overview In this episode of The L.O.F.T Podcast , Ranil De Silva speaks with...

Here's the LOFT Episode 10 brief in the same format: The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 2, Episode 10 Leading with Character in Complex Environments Guest: Chevy Cook — U.S. Army Colonel, Leadership Scholar & Executive Coach Host: Ranil De Silva Themes: Character-based leadership • Trust and credibility • Leadership under pressure • Resilience and adaptability • Mentorship and development • Ethical...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 2, Episode 9 Leadership Through Financial Storytelling Guest: Karma Auden - CFO, University of New England Host: Ranil De Silva Themes: Financial leadership • Strategic communication • Storytelling with data • Decision-making under uncertainty • Purpose-driven leadership • Finance transformation • Organizational influence Episode Overview In this episode of The L.O.F.T...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 2, Episode 8 Leadership Influence in Complex Environments Guest: Bill Hoogterp — CEO & Chief Architect, LifeHikes Host: Ranil De Silva Themes: Leadership influence • Executive presence • Trust and credibility • Communication under pressure • Behavioral psychology • Human performance • AI and leadership development Episode Overview In this episode of The L.O.F.T Pod...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 1, Episode 7 Digital Innovation Through Crisis and Complexity Guest: Josh Powell — CEO, Development Gateway Host: Ranil De Silva Themes: Digital transformation • Crisis leadership • Systems thinking • Data-driven decision-making • AI and public impact • Resilience and adaptability Episode Overview In this episode of The L.O.F.T Podcast, Ranil De Silva speaks with Josh...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 1, Episode 6 Financial Acumen for Visionary Leaders Guest: Robby VanRijkel — Principal, BDO USA Host: Ranil DeSilva Themes: Financial leadership • Strategic decision-making • Storytelling with data • Risk and resilience • Governance and accountability • Translating finance into impact Episode Overview In this episode of The L.O.F.T Podcast , Ranil De Silva speaks with...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 1, Episode 5 Innovation Through Crisis and Complexity Guest: Sofia Rivas Herrera - CEO & Host, Supply Chain Now en Español Host: Ranil DeSilva Themes: Supply chain resilience • Leadership through disruption • Innovation under pressure • Systems thinking • AI and data in operations • Diversity in leadership Episode Overview In this episode of The L.O.F.T Podcast , R...

The L.O.F.T Podcast – Season 1, Episode 4 Leadership during Crisis, Complexity and Change. Guest: Mat Tinkler — Group CEO, Save the Children Australia Host: Ranil DeSilva ________________________________________ Episode Overview Periods of crisis and uncertainty test leaders in ways strategy alone cannot. In this episode of The L.O.F.T Podcast, we explore what leadership really looks like when pre...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 1, Episode 3 Mastering Operations in a Tech-Driven World Guest: Kasun Siriwardene, Founder & Managing Director, Solutions Architects Host: Ranil DeSilva Themes: Operational excellence • AI with intent • Systems reliability • Workflow design • Supply chain & delivery resilience • Human-centered automation Episode Overview In Episode 3 of The L.O.F.T Podcast, Ran...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 1, Episode 2 Inclusive Leadership, Blind Spots, and Innovation: Insights with Ian Shapiro Guest: Ian Shapiro, Group Chief Executive Officer, Building Research Establishment (BRE) Host: Ranil De Silva Themes: Inclusive leadership • Blind spots • Psychological safety • Vulnerability • Trust • Transparent communication • Innovation • AI for social good • Generational lead...

The L.O.F.T Podcast — Season 1, Episode 1 Leading with Authenticity Guest: Michelle Nunn, President & CEO, CARE USA Host: Ranil DeSilva Themes: Authentic leadership • Vulnerability • Trust • Emotional intelligence • Cultural & generational dynamics Episode Description In this opening episode of The L.O.F.T Podcast , host Ranil De Silva explores what authentic leadership truly looks like in...

🎉 Happy New Year! and here’s to leading with clarity in 2026! If you’re navigating complexity, leading teams, managing risk, and driving transformation, this podcast is for you! On The L.O.F.T Podcast, I sit down with global CEOs and senior leaders to unpack how leadership really works under pressure, from authenticity and inclusion to innovation, operations, and financial decision-making. Season...