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June 11, 202634 min

Episode 41: Podcast interview with Caroline van der Felz

Caroline van der FelzHR Director /Visiting Professor/Board member Caroline is Human Resources Director at Danske Bank UK, a Visiting Professor at Ulster University, and a member of the Northern Ireland Skills Council, where she also chairs the Skills EDI Committee. But what makes Caroline particularly interesting right now is her thinking about the future of work. At a time when AI is reshaping organisations, she has been exploring what it means to build effective human-machine teams, how leadership needs to evolve, and how organisations can develop the skills, culture, and trust needed to thrive in an AI-enabled world. She brings a rare combination of practical executive experience, strategic insight, and a deep interest in how technology and people can work together to create better outcomes.

May 28, 202637 min

Episode 40: Podcast interview with Sofi Musleh

Sofi is currently the Inclusion Leader at Deloitte Ireland, a Board member of European Movement Ireland and a renowned coach and a leadership strategist. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is the foundation of her work and the lens through which she approaches leadership, culture, and organizational growth. She is a TEDx Speaker, Storyteller, and Facilitator, able to translate complex issues into practical insights that shift perspectives and inspire action. In this podcast, we hone in on the challenges of a multi-generational workforce and the wonderful opportunity Gen Z brings for us to adapt to a new world of work and learn from them as much as they learn from us.

May 20, 202651 min

Episode 39: Podcast interview with Ignatius Rautenbach and Scott Bewley

Ignatius Rautenbach A visionary leader in AI and sustainable technology, Ignatius drives global transformation through strategic ventures across multiple continents. As Founder and CEO of Koneqt, he orchestrates cross-border initiatives that bridge technology, regulation, and enterprise transformation. Through Yentra.AI, he leads EVOLVE, partnering with leading universities to address AI's fundamental challenges across sovereignty, ethics, agency, and sustainability. As Senior Technology & AI Advisor at The ESG Institute, he shapes international standards for AI-driven sustainable transformation. His expertise encompasses enterprise AI deployment, blockchain infrastructure, regulatory navigation, and data sovereignty frameworks, consistently delivering rapid, tangible results where others struggle to launch. Scott Bewley Scott runs Kastro.ai. helping clients transform their business and operations so they can Scale. he provides LIA which allows companies to quickly they get answers in seconds to questions that used to take weeks. He enables Leadership teams by training them and working on their AI strategy to move first and fast. He also ethically comply with the EU AI Act and ISO 42001 AI Management Systems.

May 19, 202633 min

Episode 38: Podcast interview with Rebecca Christianson

I’m excited to share this conversation with Rebecca Christianson 🎤 - friend, global executive coach, leadership facilitator, and keynote speaker - who is helping redefine what modern executive leadership looks like. Through her Leadership, Relit™ framework, Rebecca works with leaders across Australia, the UK, Europe, and the US to elevate both performance and personal impact, with a focus on self-awareness, authenticity, and sustainable leadership energy. Drawing on her background as a senior corporate executive and her foundation in psychology, Rebecca brings an evidence-based and deeply human approach to leadership development. Her curiosity about people and what drives meaningful growth shines throughout this conversation. Tune in to hear her insights on leadership, growth, and the evolving expectations of leaders today using the link below or your favourite streaming platform. https://lnkd.in/d_5sVtqq You can also learn more if you explore her website: https://lnkd.in/dDNbhd2v

April 9, 202642 min

Episode 37: Podcast interview with Lisa Gulick

Lisa Gulick is a Principal Consultant at Bendelta and the Bendelta’s National Lead – Futures Leadership, where she explores the latest innovative approaches to developing the leadership required for an uncertain and rapidly evolving world. Combining deep expertise with a passion for shifting mindsets and systems, Lisa is passionate about shifting mindsets and systems to enable leaders to lead for good and shape a better future. With a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with experience working with leaders across Australia and the U.S., she brings rigor, wisdom, and cutting-edge thinking to translate insight into tangible organizational impact. She is an accredited practitioner in a range of leadership mindset and capability development tools, including adult/vertical mindset development methodologies, and has also published on leadership development, cross-cultural competence, and diversity and inclusion.

April 1, 202636 min

Episode 36: Podcast interview with William Macaux

Today I share a podcast I did earlier this week with William P. Macaux, Ph.D. MBA. William or Bill as he is known, is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience as a coach, consulting psychologist, and a psychotherapist. His research has contributed to innovations in executive assessment, including the first research-based assessment of executive presence. Bill has held leadership roles in organizations such as RHR International, a global management psychology consultancy, in Right Management’s division of executive development, and companies like IBM and Cisco. He has extensive experience consulting to individuals and organizations in the US, Europe, South Africa, and Asia. He has written and presented on executive presence, adaptive leadership development, and responsible leadership in an age of sustainability. He was the first person to bring to life for me the importance of identity development in leaders and the necessary discomfort of a the curve jump in order to continue growing. It was a joy to dig into this topic with him. You can listen using the stream yard link below or stream it on your favourite streaming app. https://lnkd.in/e8kBGvnQ

September 23, 202547 min

Episode 35: Podcast interview with Volker Jacobs

With over nine years as CEO and Founder of TI People, Volker helps global enterprises optimize productivity, engagement, and employee experiences by addressing friction in enterprise services and digital transformations. His expertise lies in aligning business strategy with data-driven solutions and leveraging AI to enhance HR innovation and operational efficiency. Volker is also a board member at FOUNT, where he contributes to identifying friction points in daily work processes, enabling organizations to drive impactful business transformations through employee listening. A strong advocate for continuous improvement, he focuses on creating seamless work environments that empower teams to thrive in the digital era.

September 11, 202539 min

Episode 34: Podcast interview with Scott McInnes

This week I sat down with Scott McInnes Founder of Inspiring Change to discuss the findings of their latest research called Mind the Gap: Insights from CPOs on what’s holding organisational performance back. We discussed the Five Culture Challenges they found and ways to strengthen culture and address these challenges. You can listen to our conversation using the link below and access the report on their website https://lnkd.in/edvNVVnY https://lnkd.in/eKiBBBPm https://www.inspiringchange.ie/mindthegap https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiring-change-consulting https://www.instagram.com/we.are.inspiring.change https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwmcinnes/

September 3, 202534 min

Episode 33: Podcast Interview with Taavi Roucas

Taavi Rõivas, ex prime minister of Estonia and current Chairman at Auve Tech. Former Prime Minister of Estonia (2014-2016) / Tech entrepreneur / Digital Transformation Leader Take serious interest in digital transformation, AI, cyber and e-government, foreign and security policy. Marathon runner & Ironman 70.3. Reserve officer (Cpt). Helicopter pilot. International keynote speaker. Married, father of 3 incredible children. We spoke about the transformation and growth of Estonia and also about the leadership mindsets required for the complex and ambiguous world we live in. Taavi personifies leadership that is intentional and methodological and, at the same time, curious and bold. https://lnkd.in/e9Kx9sTV

August 11, 202535 min

Episode 32: Podcast Interview with Hannah Wrixon

Hannah Wrixon has had a varied and interesting career to date. She has exited 3 start ups and learnt so many lessons along the way. She is a Lead Entrepreneur on the Going for Growth and Back for Business programmes and champions women (and men) to support and sustain women in leadership. A true champion. Your link to the podcast below. https://lnkd.in/ew5CEqpX As well as to the KELLA website. https://lnkd.in/ezYTrEkP