The Disruptive Mindset Podcast

Hosted by Disruptive Executive Hiring

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Aug 2025

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Welcome to the Disruptive Mindset Podcast. In this series, we'll take a deep dive behind the scenes of executives and leaders in the IT and tech industries. We'll find out their models for success, lessons they've learnt that we can learn from and ultimately, what makes them disruptive in their businesses and sectors.

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August 13, 202546 min

9-Year-Old Hustler to Boardroom Disruptor: Ep34 - Akhilesh Nair on Breaking Rules and Building Empires

What happens when a 9-year-old street-seller grows up to lead global businesses? In this electrifying conversation, business leader and disruptor Akhilesh (KVD) Nair shares the raw truths of entrepreneurship, the art of fearless negotiation, and why breaking rules might just be the key to building something extraordinary. Packed with bold insights, personal stories, and a dash of herbal wisdom, this episode will challenge the way you think about success — and what it takes to get there.

June 25, 2025Episode 3335 min

Behind the Mask - Ep 33 - What Executive Assessments Really Reveal

In this episode, we dive deep into the role of executive assessments—not just as tools for leadership recruitment, but as powerful levers for unlocking potential within your existing teams.Joining host Emma Jones, is the brilliant Sophie Edwards, Business Psychologist, Senior Consultant at Psychological Consultancy Ltd, and Chartered Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. With certifications across Hogan, OPQ, and Insights Discovery, Sophie brings a razor-sharp lens on how to apply data-driven insight to human performance.We discuss:When and how to use psychometric assessments in the hiring processThe ethical and practical challenges of psychological profilingThe future of leadership development through behavioural insightWhy knowing your blindspots isn’t a weakness—but a strategyThis episode is a must-listen for HR leaders, executive recruiters, and business psychologists alike.

January 30, 202543 min

From Agency to In-House - Ep 32 - Bridging Leadership Gaps in the AI Era

Dive into the evolving dynamics of recruitment with Disruptive CEO, Emma Jones, a renowned thought leader in agency leadership hiring, and guest podder, Wipro’s Ellen Fischer, a visionary in in-house leadership recruitment. Together, they unravel: The critical shift from agency-led to in-house recruitment. The transformative power of AI in reshaping hiring practices. Addressing gender diversity challenges in leadership and technology. Strategies for balancing work and family for modern leaders. Essential skills future leaders need to thrive in an ever-changing world. This episode offers actionable insights and a lively debate for anyone passionate about the future of recruitment and leadership. It’s a meeting of the minds and certainly one to tune in to.

January 16, 2025Episode 3125 min

Value Creation - Episode 31 - The Chicken & The Egg Paradox

Innovators often face this paradox—do we build tech hoping it finds its purpose, or define the value first and develop tech to deliver it? Listen to this next podcast in the series where Anindya Biswas, shares his insights with host, Emma Jones, on this and other hugely relevant business topics.

November 12, 2024Episode 3033 min

A "Portfolio" Career - Episode 30 - Civil Engineering to Capital Markets

Disruptive Hiring's CEO Emma Jones, welcomes latest podder, Monica Summerville to the Disruptive Mindset Podcast. Monica shares her unconventional journey to leadership that started in civil engineering and through one pivotal event saw her career change direction to Capital Markets. Monica’s path to success has not been straight, it’s had twists and turns that will raise an eyebrow or two. What is undeniable, her story is interesting and inspirational in equal measure.

October 17, 2024Episode 2945 min

When Emma Met Emma - Episode 29 - Success by giving employees some skin in the game

In this episode, host CEO Emma Jones welcomes the incredible Emma Rudd, the VP People at Disguise and a powerhouse in scaling tech businesses. With 18 years of experience and a Master’s in Employment Law, Emma Rudd has led people strategies for private equity scale-ups and organizations across the globe. She'll share how her expertise in employee ownership, coaching, and creating impactful growth strategies can help tech businesses soar. Tune in if you're interested in leadership, talent strategy, or simply how to achieve rapid and sustainable growth.

August 12, 202440 min

Success and Self-advocacy In The Media Sector - Episode 28 - Lisa Bragg, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Executive Advisor & Former TV Journalist

Welcome to another episode of The Disruptive Mindset Podcast! This week, your host, Emma Jones, sat down with Lisa Bragg, an Author and Consultant who helps people and teams talk about their success. She is also a former TV Journalist, so she shared some fascinating insights into the state of the television and media industry, including the importance of people in content creation. Tune in to find out more about success and self-advocacy in the media sector. The Disruptive Mindset podcast is brought to you by Disruptive Search & Selection, a revolutionary tech recruitment company. Disruptive are championing diversity in the tech industry, with a particular focus on empowering women in leadership roles. Discover more about Disruptive here: Disruptive

July 30, 202439 min

The Future of Facilities Management - Episode 27 - Jeremy Campbell, Executive Director at the Institute for Collaborative Working

Welcome back to The Disruptive Mindset Podcast! In this episode, your host, Emma Jones, spoke with Jeremy Campbell, the Executive Director at the Institute for Collaborative Working, about his experience of leading transformation projects through collaborative working. He shared his insights into the future of facilities management. Tune in to find out more about collaboration in shaping the tech industry. The Disruptive Mindset podcast is brought to you by Disruptive Search & Selection, a revolutionary tech recruitment company. Disruptive are championing diversity in the tech industry, with a particular focus on empowering women in leadership roles. Discover more about Disruptive here: Disruptive

July 8, 202437 min

Leadership-Centred Sustainability - Episode 26 - Susan Kenniston, Global Head & VP of Sustainability at Wipro and Top 25 Sustainability Consulting Leader

Welcome to another episode of The Disruptive Mindset Podcast! This week, your host, Emma Jones, was joined by Susan Kenniston, the Global Head & VP of Sustainability at Wipro and Top 25 Sustainability Consulting Leader, about the relationship between leadership and sustainability in the tech industry. Susan explained the importance of bringing a sustainable mindset into the workplace, as well as touching on the ways that technology can build sustainability into your company. Tune in to find out more about sustainability in tech. The Disruptive Mindset podcast is brought to you by Disruptive Search & Selection, a revolutionary tech recruitment company. Disruptive are championing diversity in the tech industry, with a particular focus on empowering women in leadership roles. Discover more about Disruptive here: Disruptive

April 22, 202457 min

Delivering Customer-Focused Payments - Episode 25 - Samantha Emery, Payments Executive, Lloyds Banking Group Innovation and Transformation Leader, Advisor, Speaker and NED

Welcome back to The Disruptive Mindset Podcast! In this episode, your host, Emma Jones, spoke with Samantha Emery, the Deputy Chair and Global Board Director at Swift SC, about diversity and inclusion in the payment sector. Samantha also shared her perspective on customer-centric technology in financial services. Tune in to find out more about women’s experiences in the payment space. The Disruptive Mindset podcast is brought to you by Disruptive Search & Selection, a revolutionary tech recruitment company. Disruptive are championing diversity in the tech industry, with a particular focus on empowering women in leadership roles. Discover more about Disruptive here: Disruptive