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The Leadership Challenges Podcast

Anke Janssen and Domenico Traverso•leadershipchallengespodcast.podbean.com
Business
Welcome to The Leadership Challenges Podcast, the go-to platform where top global leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts share their personal journeys, insights, and lessons learned along the way. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that have shaped their careers, offering valuable takeaways for aspiring and seasoned professionals alike. From leadership strategies and business innovations to overcoming obstacles and driving transformation, this podcast delivers real-world wisdom from those who’ve been there and done it. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or simply passionate about business and growth, The Business Podcast provides the inspiration and knowledge to help you excel in your own journey.
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Episodes

Trust, Growth and Leadership

Let's meet Claire Blake, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at QIC. When Claire was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder to become CFO at QIC, she thought she was being fired. Instead, it launched her into the toughest leadership challenge of her career. In this episode, Claire shares her honest journey from self-doubt to strategic leadership, covering the imposter syndrome, the steep learning curve, and the powerful impact of coaching and executive education. She also reveals a unique culture...

Jun 23, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Lessons in Leadership and Values

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Sims, a former corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to explore his journey from working with major organizations like Amazon and Royal Mail to running his own business. Matt shares the invaluable lessons he’s learned about leadership, adaptability, and the importance of structure in preventing chaos. We dive into the reality of entrepreneurship—wearing every hat, handling unexpected challenges, and discovering the true essence of leadership when there’s no...

Mar 11, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Responding Successfully to Disruption: How Leaders Create Sustainable Change

You never know where disruption hits! So how do you prepare for it? Professor Costas Markides (LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL) is a leading expert in the field of preparing organizations for sustainable change. According to him seeing disruption as a threat is equally wrong as seeing it as an opportunity. Tune in to EPISODE 05 to find out what IS the right way to respond. We are preparing many more episodes with leading business experts in the industry and this is your chance to ask the questions you al...

Mar 07, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Overcoming Challenges As a (Female) Leader

What's the biggest challenge when you move to a leadership role? How do you deal with situations where your gender becomes the topic? Negar Soufi is the Senior Vice President and General Manager at Infineon Technologies and gives us insights into her personal experiences that shaped her career.

Mar 07, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Redefining Your Purpose within the 'Corporate World'

Mirna Zerelki is from Syria and has worked for global players like Shell, Kennedyfitch, and now for the Iveco Group. Throughout a great career and after times of personal crisis she defines her own purpose in life to "hold up the mirror" to the corporate world and to challenge it.

Mar 07, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Self-managed Organizations in a Corporate Environment

What is a self-managed organization? Can this work for real? How do you implement this in a traditional corporate environment? Anke Janssen (Headhunter and HR Advisory) is challenging the story of how Domenico Traverso (President, Editron and Incubation Division at Danfoss Power Solutions) turned a business upside down with an unusual leadership style resulting in a significant acceleration in growth and profitability.

Mar 07, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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