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The Rethink Leadership Podcast

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Conversations to inspire new thinking, transformation, and excellence for leaders everywhere, in the unpredictable, uncertain, fast-moving modern workplace we are all operating in. Our guests from around the world include founders, entrepreneurs, leaders at all levels, and experts with a story to tell who come with proven track records, share interesting new thinking, and represent the leadership diversity we are seeing across industries today, from start-ups to multinationals.

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May 18, 2026

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S10E08: From Manager to Leader - The Inner Work Behind the Outer Role 02.10.2025

Guest: Mireia MujikaLeadership strategist and founder of Bare&Brave. Mireia Mujika is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and the founder of Bare & Brave. She is an expert in digital era leadership, With a background in digital product management and experience working with global teams across GCC countries, Europe and America, Mireia helps leaders unlock clarity, effectiveness, and impact....

S10E07: Building a skilled, work-ready talent pipeline for the dynamic workplace of today 29.09.2025

How the Asian Institute of Hospitality & Management (AIHM) is changing the game for students, young professionals, future talent, and the industry Guest 1:Chris Meylan,Chief Operating OfficerChris Meylan is the Chief Operating Officer of AIHM and a graduate of EHL with extensive international experience in the hospitality industry. He has worked in five-star resorts and hotels in Switzerland, Thai...

S10E06: The New Visibility Test: What modern leaders must navigate when every decision comes with a spotlight 22.09.2025

Guest: MATT KRAYTON  Founder & Principal at Publitics, Co-Founder of M2AspireMatt Krayton is the Founder & Principal at Publitics. He provides counsel to campaigns at the local, state and federal levels as well as to clients in the private and public sectors.  Matt’s credo is “The most effective leaders don’t simply execute a plan; they create a movement. Matt has advised presidential campaigns, g...

S10E05: Keep Moving Forward – Leading yourself and others through tough times and dark days 15.09.2025

Guest: Christopher DittrichEntrepreneur, author, inspirational speakerChristopher Dittrich is a speaker, storyteller, and author of Keep Moving Forward: A Memoir of Recovery, Resilience, and Reclaiming a Life Worth Living. At just 18, a devastating car accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury, forcing him to relearn how to think, walk, talk, and rebuild his identity from scratch. His...

S10E04: Leadership in the third sector and what can be learned in the corporate world 09.09.2025

Guest: Emma Griffiths Chief Executive OfficerEmma is an experienced 3rd sector CEO, having worked across the Conservation and Visitor Attraction, Mental Health, Social Care and Education Sectors. Emma invested in an MBA which aided her development in broader business and commercial understanding contexts as a CEO, as well as bolstering her 3rd sector expertise, on top of 30 years+ on-the-ground ex...

S10E03: Safe Discomfort: Building Resilient Leaders Through Global Education + The Workplace 21.08.2025

Guest: Scott MarshallPresident & CEO at Semester At Sea / Institute for Shipboard Education. Host of "As Unexpected" podcast.  Scott Marshall is the host of the ‘As Unexpected’ Podcast and President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education, a 61-year-old nonprofit that directs Semester at Sea, the world’s leading comparative study abroad program.   Prior to joining Semester at Sea, Marshal...

S10E02: The power of envisioning your bold future and having the perseverance to stay the course 21.08.2025

Guest:  Rebecca OsewaFounder/CEO Yield Initiatives and Textile Designer with a mission to revive the Cotton Textile Supply Chain in Nigeria  Rebecca Osewa has over 10 years of experience in the creative industry with a BA hons degree in Fashion and Textiles. Rebecca also has an extensive skill set in textile production from weaving to printed textiles. Working in Ghana, West Africa for a textile d...

S10E01: Everybody Leads - The role of empowerment in fostering a culture of energy, collaboration, high performance and growth 18.08.2025

Guest: Tim LupinacciCEO and Chair at Baker Donelson Tim Lupinacci is the CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, one of the top 100 law firms in the US, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in over 25 offices across the Southeastern US. A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a non- profit called Everybody Leads, and has followed this up with his same-titled first book focused on empowerin...

S09E12: Embodied leadership – Bringing the whole you to leading 02.04.2025

Guest: Michael Brabant, PhDFounder and Principal Consultant, Candor & Coherence. Michael Brabant PhD is a seasoned expert in fostering psychologically safe environments that lead to authentic and lasting transformation within CEOs, leaders and organizations. With a rich background in clinical psychology, leadership development and integrative practices, Michael brings a unique, precise and holisti...

S09E11: Project Management Acumen – The superpower for leaders in navigating successful strategy execution 26.03.2025

Guest: Professor Adam Boddison OBECEO of the Association for Project Management, Non-Exec Director, Author and Keynote SpeakerProf. Adam Boddison is the Chief Executive of the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership body for the project profession. Throughout his work at APM, Adam spearheads initiatives aimed at advancing the project profession to the highest standards,...

S09E10: From IQ to ME-Q: How Leaders can Reclaim their Energy and Sustain Peak Performance in High-pressure Environments 20.03.2025

Guest: Elika Tasker Elika Tasker is an Energy Optimisation Coach, health concierge, Professional Speaker, and Restaurateur based in Singapore.  Elika works with the top 10% of leaders in helping them reconnect with their surface level and deeper energies to be more ready in tackling what life throws at them in business, in life and as they grow themselves.  Featured in prominent publications like...

S09E09: Leading Today, for Tomorrow – Insights from A Global Business and Sustainability Leader 12.03.2025

Guest: Michelle T. DaviesGlobal Head of Sustainability (Ernst and Young Law)Board Chair for Net Zero Industry Wales Michelle advises clients and industry bodies across energy transition, climate and all aspects of sustainability. Her clients include those who are participating in sourcing clean energy and sustainability solutions, as well as those providing and financing these, including governmen...

S09E08: Leading Through Personal Adversity and Challenge Self-Leadership Lessons We Can All Learn From 10.03.2025

Guest: Peter Farrell Founder / CEO of Vessa - The AI Dining AssistantHospitality Action Ambassador Peter Farrell worked in some of the best restaurants and hotels around the World, including one, two and three Michelin starred establishments, before launching and running his own street food, restaurant and food hall ventures. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.  From his early passion for food...

S09E07: The Real Dr. Strange – From Surgeon to Medical Illustrator I The extraordinary story of Dr. Belal Kamel 28.02.2025

Guest: Dr Belal KamelSurgeon, Medical Illustrator, Business Leader and Dundee University Alumni Ambassador for Asia and Africa  We pick up Dr. Belal Kamel’s extraordinary story as it took a very different direction in October 2007.   Belal was in his last year in medical school, when his right forearm and hand were crushed in a glass door. More than five tendons and muscles were injured in the acc...

S09E06: Finding Your Authentic Self to Become an IMPACT LEADER 21.02.2025

Guest: Bill Dickinson Managing Partner, Founder and Author  Bill is a seasoned leader with nearly three decades of experience in innovating and designing leadership development programs.  His passion lies in equipping organizational leaders with essential competencies to thrive and empower others.   With a doctorate in leadership development, expertise in coaching, facilitation, and organizational...

S09E05: ASKING FOR HELP | The Leaders Who Are Finding Greater Happiness, Balance and Fulfilment 10.02.2025

Guest : Nancy HoHelping C-Level Execs, Mid-Level Managers, & Business Owners Bridge The Gap Between 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Thought Leader on "The Professional Paradox" podcastCo-author with Jack Canfield of the book ‘Success Redefined’ Introducing Nancy Ho, a distinguished Life Strategist, Clarity Messenger, and state-of-mind specialist with over 26 years of experience guidin...

S09E04: Leadership in elite sport and awards – The ultimate upstream swimmer 07.02.2025

Guest: Steve Hasty Co-Owner of Swimming World and President and Owner of Hasty AwardsSteve Hasty is a Co-Owner of Swimming World, where his deep and intimate connection to the sport of swimming plays a significant role in the company’s vision.   He is also the President and Owner of Hasty Awards, a national company specializing in awards for Olympic sports such as swimming, gymnastics, wrestling,...

S09E03: Leaders, People and Performance – A Human Equation for Business Success 04.02.2025

Guest: Elena AgaragimovaTalent and Performance Consultant Elena Agaragimova exemplifies resilience in her journey from academia to leading roles in global corporations. With her unique blend of empowerment and empathy, Elena drives growth in individuals and organisations within the competitive business world. In her high-impact role at a top-tier tech consulting firm, Elena brings belief in the un...

S09E02: The Digital Transformation of the Workforce – Enter the Open Talent Era 31.01.2025

Guest: John WinsorOpen Assembly Founder and CEO. Executive Fellow at Digital Design Data (D^3) Institute at Harvard John Winsor is the visionary founder of Open Assembly, is a globally recognized leader in the future of work. He specializes in open talent strategies and AI integration.  He strongly advocates for leveraging open talent and freelancing to help organizations worldwide tap into global...

S09E01: Effective Networking: The Pulse of Progressive Leadership 27.01.2025

Guest: Dona Amelia Co-founder & Member Service Director at EGN Singapore, Malaysia, and MD of EGN Indonesia.  Dona Amelia leads EGN Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, Asia's largest peer network for C-Suite executives and entrepreneurs. And before that was an award-winning singer, actress, DJ, and TV host, blending artistic talent with entrepreneurial skill.   I’d highly recommend you check out Do...

S08E14: Leaders: Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture 13.01.2025

Guest: Eric D. Stone   Founder and CEO Clear Path Ventures, LLC Award-winning Author of ‘Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture’ – a roadmap for igniting high performance’  ERIC D. STONE’S passion for business led him to an influential twenty-six-year career at the iconic rental car company Enterprise Holdings, where he quickly became one of the most decorated Regional Vice Presidents in the company’s h...

S08E13: The true spirit of independence, entrepreneurship and self-leadership - A story of drive and resilience from Guinea to Gamaal 07.01.2025

Guest: Fatoumata DialloFounder & CEO, Gamaal  Fatoumata Diallo is the Founder and CEO of Gamaal, a platform that empowers communities by celebrating cultural diversity through traditional home-cooked meals while providing financial independence to home cooks. With over a decade of experience in business development and managing impactful projects, she has spoken at global forums like the UN, Afric...

S08E12: Contemplative Leadership: Balancing Profitability, Purpose, Self and Others 19.12.2024

Guest: Fabrice DesmarescauxCoach, C-Suite Advisor, Partner | Leader of Aberkyn in Southeast Asia Born and raised in France, Fabrice has spent most of his working life in Asia, where he has been a business executive for over 30 years. In the last 15 years, Fabrice has pursued his passion for helping clients reach their full potential, through coaching, consulting, deeper meaning, contemplation and...

S08E11: Putting Humanity at the Heart of Successful c21st Century Leadership 11.12.2024

Guest: Andy Ayim MBEPartner at Psalt, Agent for Good  “The best leaders don’t have all the answers, they know how to care about their people.”  Andy Ayim helps leaders face their fear of vulnerability by opening up and connecting with the people they lead authentically through stories.  In essence, Andy is leadership advisor and dialogue facilitator, shaping group dynamics for authentic connection...

S08E10: Reviving The Personal Touch: Differentiating Business Leadership in a Digital World 10.12.2024

Guest: Scott GratesCEO | Sales Trainer | Podcaster | Speaker | Thought Leader Scott Grates is an Influential Entrepreneur and Bestselling Author amplifying success through relationship marketing Scott's approach in blending traditional communication into digital strategies offers a unique perspective on tackling business challenges for leaders and their empowered teams. Scott discusses the changin...

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