This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Prakash opens up about his early childhood filled with struggles, and how he had no choice but to succe...
Jul 25, 2022•33 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Theo shares how he has been exposed to a very multi-cultural environment ever since he was a child. We ...
Jul 18, 2022•26 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this episode, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into the performance and value of teams - which is the second of two episodes we are recording on teams. Nobody is paid for doing more or working hard. People are paid for producing results that matter. In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these challenges - with the aim to...
Jul 11, 2022•45 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this episode, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into the foundations of teams - which is the first of 2 episodes we are recording on teams. All work gets done in teams, so it is very important that we spend enough time ensuring we have a "team" before talking about performance. In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these ...
Jul 04, 2022•35 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this episode, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into overwhelm - the feeling of too much to do and too little time - which is a very timely one as we find ourselves in new ways of working. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these challenges - with the ai...
Jun 27, 2022•43 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Lars shares how he has built his company around the values of transparency and learning. He shared what...
Jun 20, 2022•30 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Eddie shares with us the difference between TedX like speeches and impromptu speaking, and how to prepa...
Jun 13, 2022•30 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Gastón shares about growing up in a family of entrepreneurs in Argentina, and how that led him to start...
Jun 06, 2022•31 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. Marleen did the interview from a houseboat over the canals of Amsterdam where she was for a management off-site. In the i...
May 30, 2022•39 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this episode, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into coaching as a leadership skill - and a very timely one for leaders as we find ourselves in new ways of working. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these challenges - with the aim to provoke new thought...
May 23, 2022•43 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this episode, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into Mental Health and Burnout - a huge challenge for leaders and everyone else in the era of Covid-19, hybrid work, sudden changes, and all the uncertainty. In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these challenges - with the aim to provoke new thoughts, actions, and practices...
May 16, 2022•40 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this episode, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into Hiring, engaging and retaining people - a huge challenge for leaders in the era of the great resignation and talent shortages. In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these challenges - with the aim to provoke new thoughts, actions, and practices - to help us better serve...
May 02, 2022•37 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this episode, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into Change, Pressure, and Uncertainty - which is one of the most pressing challenges leaders are facing today. In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these challenges - with the aim to provoke new thoughts, actions, and practices - to help us better serve our coaching client...
Apr 18, 2022•44 min
This is the Humble Inquiries series. In this series, Leslie joins me as my co-host to humbly inquire into some of the most pressing challenges leaders are facing today. We have curated these challenges from conversations with hundreds of leaders in the past few months. In each episode of Humble Inquiries , we are deliberately going to put ourselves in the uncomfortable space of not knowing the answer and humbly inquiring about these challenges - with the aim to provoke new thoughts, actions, and...
Apr 11, 2022•12 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, John talks about how can we make work a place where people can seek and find dignity, uncover who they ...
Mar 28, 2022•28 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Roei opens up about his views on entrepreneurship, leadership, and his relationship with money. We also...
Mar 21, 2022•35 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Catherine shares how she had very humble beginnings growing up just outside Kampala, Uganda, and how sh...
Mar 14, 2022•40 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Moky talks about her trust in the universe, and how that allows her to take risks and venture into very...
Feb 28, 2022•32 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Christian and I spoke about our common love for technology and leadership, about computers and people, ...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Nina shares how losing her mother inspired her to start Pink Week. She opens up and talks about how bad...
Feb 14, 2022•25 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. In the interview, Jason shares how playing and coaching team sports like Rugby has shaped his leadership. He talks about ...
Feb 07, 2022•33 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. What stood out during our interview with Bojana was how she dedicates time for her “Walk and talk”, which is, in her own ...
Jan 24, 2022•33 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. Yarrow opened up about his childhood and shares how he was bullied at school where he was the only white boy. He speaks a...
Jan 17, 2022•35 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. What I found fascinating in Stuart's story is how he reflects on his childhood and credits his mother for everything he h...
Jan 10, 2022•28 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. Vicky shares how it was rattling for her to be laid off from a job where she had worked for 10 years. What surprised me w...
Dec 22, 2021•28 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. Kate opens up about growing up in a very isolated town with a population of only 432, and how that created a hunger to go...
Dec 22, 2021•43 min
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. Ramon shares his journey of coming from an immigrant family, and how losing his grandfather to cancer allowed him to expe...
Dec 22, 2021•27 min
What most people know about me is that I have spent 20 years doing computer programming, 8 years doing photography, and started 2 companies, 1 non-profit organisation and a few social initiatives in the past. What most people don't know about me is that I have spent a lifetime staying invisible. I have used my computer and camera as tools to hide behind. This podcast is titled "Choosing Leadership" because I believe that is what leadership is. Yes, you heard it right. Leadership is a choice and ...
Dec 22, 2021•7 min