Best Learning with Leong Podcasts (2025)

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S1 E3 Philippines - Nica and Jerica - Language and culture studying in Japan. 22:57

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Studying in a different country can be challenging but when the language is totally foreign, it can present huge difficulties. Nica and Jerica are both from the Philippines but are studying in Japan. Nica moved there with her family when she was still in school, Jerica chose to go there as part of her university's foreign exchange programme. Japan …

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S2 E1 USA - Liz and Maddie - Kindness, career choices and student life in the USA 27:58

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Have you ever wondered if University in the USA is exactly like the movies? In the first episode of a brand new series of Student Life Unplugged, we find out! This week we speak to twin sisters Liz and Maddie who are in their final year studying Multimedia Communications at Marywood University in Pennsylvania. As well as full time students, Maddie …

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S2 E6 RUSSIA - Ivan & Polina - Ukraine War, non-students drafted, study, family, the snow! 26:44

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In Russia, all men between the ages of 18 and 30 can be called up to serve in the army for a year, unless they are studying or in specific lines of work. In this week’s podcast I speak to Ivan and Polina both from Russia but studying away in Spain and Bulgaria. Ivan is of the age where he could be drafted, this was one of the reasons he, like many …

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S2 E5 INDIA - Nila and Abhishek - change, language, food, study, stereotypes 24:45

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How will your choice of study effect change? In this episode we go to India and speak to Nila from Calcutta and Abhishek from New Delhi. Both talk about their country’s rich culture but also how different the place is, from language to food, religion to politics and study culture. Nila is studying English Literature, and she would like to focus on …

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S2 E4 SINGAPORE, INDONESIA - Mei Si and Yuvander - introverted students, falling ill studying abroad, 'fake it till you make it' 24:12

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What happens if you become seriously ill while studying abroad? In this week’s podcast we speak to Yuvander, from Indonesia but while studying in the UK was rushed to hospital with a major brain injury. We talk about the support he got from his university and how friends can step in to help in the interim. We also speak to Mei-Si, who is from Singa…

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S2 E3 MEXICO - Frida and Renee - public and private school, dangerous professions, student protests 25:38

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For many students, choosing a career path can depend on how much you love it, how much money you earn and where you can work. In Mexico, students also have to consider how safe it is. Mexico is one of the most dangerous places to be a journalist and a lawyer, with over 150 journalists killed since 1994. In today’s podcast we speak to students Frida…

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S2 E2 SWITZERLAND - Lara and Enya - Early entrance exams, part-time jobs, no mustard please! 21:54

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Deciding if University is for you is a big decision but in Switzerland you must make that choice at the age of 12! Also, most jobs in the country require a level of study to get into them. In this episode we hear from two friends, Lara and Enya. Lara is training to be a teacher, and Enya is studying geography but is still unsure of what she wants o…

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Breakthrough in Life by Loving the ‘F’ word | Berwin Leong 51:50

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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a topic that many find uncomfortable to discuss - the 'F' word. We're talking about a four-letter word that often hinders our progress in various aspects of life. Join Berwin to explore how embracing this 'F' word can actually transform your life for the better. Journey through his personal experienc…

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S1 E6 UK - Ivy and Harrison - Study support, career choices and university decisions. 20:02

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Is university my only option? What happens if I don’t get into uni? In this episode, we go to the UK and speak to Harrison and Ivy, who are both studying A-levels. A-levels are the final two years of study after formal education. They allow a certain freedom where students pick specific subjects and independent study is encouraged. Harrison wants t…

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S1 E5 Malaysia, Singapore, Australia - Bel, Tiffany, May Ann and Ryan - Gap year, internships, parents and university applications 22:49

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Will taking a gap year impact my studies? Are gap years the best thing to do? What should I do in my gap year? In this episode Leong speaks to Bel, Tiffany, Ryan, and May Ann, who are all members of his extended family. Bel and Tiff are sisters living in Perth, Australia, May Ann is in Singapore and Ryan is living in Malaysia and applying to study …

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S1 E4 Georgia - Diana and Kristine - Fact-based education and studying overseas in Bulgaria and Italy 22:21

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Should I consider studying abroad? What are the benefits of studying abroad? Is studying abroad worth it? Diana and Kristine are from Georgia (the country) but decided to go abroad to study and are living in Hungary and Italy. Diana is studying media and communications in Budapest but wants to use her knowledge and experience of other countries to …

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S1 E2 Singapore, Malaysia - Al, Chern Han and Hans - Studying at home, and abroad in the UK, Germany. 28:09

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Whether you are moving away to study or going to your local college the one thing you will all have in common is making new friends. This change in social situations can be exciting but also nerve wrecking. Will it be easy to make new friends? Will they like me for who I am? Will I have to change? In this episode we hear from Hans, Al and Chern Han…

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S1 E1 UK - Ella and Leila - School and exams in the UK and Spain, and transition to university. 22:47

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Will my life change when I leave school? Will I lose my friends? Is University really difficult? These are some of the questions many students in their final years of school ask. The move from school to university can be very daunting, full of excitement but also worry. In this episode we look at this transition and speak to Ella and Leila who are …

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Student Life Unplugged Trailer 2:12

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Student Life Unplugged is a brand new podcast series where young people from around the world share their experiences in navigating student life. From Europe to Japan, Australia to Malaysia, young people exchange experiences and offer advice to each other on all aspects of their lives. In this series we uncover where the pressure to achieve actuall…

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Finding Your Way Out of the State of Feeling Lost | Berwin Leong 46:52

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Explore what feeling lost entails, the challenges it presents, and learn practical steps to reignite your or your loved ones' passion for learning and find direction in life.By Berwin Leong

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Welcome to Our Ways 1:59

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Join Berwin to be a student of life, starting from 28 Mar, learning and absorbing the wisdom embedded in the ways of others and embarking on the journey of becoming a more authentic, better, and greater version of ourselves! Living our life to the fullest in OUR WAYS.By Berwin Leong

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S5 Ep10 A unique journey with universal learnings: an interview with Kasey 56:23

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In this episode Kasey joins to discuss the intersection of recovery, transitioning and reframing identity. While Kasey's journey is unique, there are universal lessons that can be gleaned from her experience.

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S5 Ep9 The Generation Gap : Life lessons with Marie Campion 58:06

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Recently Marie shared something quite vulnerable on her social media, which as her daughter, took me by surprise. I wanted to place Mam in the hot seat for this week, and dig a little deeper into the motivation behind the post. It is so important to learn from one another. I have no doubt that anyone who listens to this episode will come away with …

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Episode 43: Trust the Process: How to succeed as a first-time manager with Stephanie Herre (Leadership Coach, Sales Leader at Remote.com, Ex-Cisco and SAP) 48:45

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In this week’s episode, our co-founder Darja chatted with Stephanie Herre, Senior Sales Leader at Remote (ex-Cisco, and SAP). Stephanie shared her take on how AI will impact the future of work, and why we need fewer managers, but more leaders. She discussed the simple steps you can take not to feel overwhelmed as a leader, how to say “no” at work w…

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Episode 42: How I went from "non-technical" to technical leader with Danielle Leong, VP of Engineering at Maca (ex-GitHub, and Twilio) 41:03

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In this week’s episode, our co-founder Darja chatted with Danielle Leong, currently VP of Engineering at Maca, working on SaaS pricing insights. She started her career as an early engineer at Twilio, after that Danielle became a Director of Engineering, building a tech team to lead the development of mission-critical services at GitHub. She is a pa…

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Episode 41: From chaos to clarity and how to lead with confidence with Eric Weiss, Executive Coach, and ex-CTO 49:27

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In this week’s episode, our co-founders Darja and Anthony chatted with Eric Weiss, ex-CTO at Rock My World, Angel Investor, CEO, and Podcast Host at Chaos To Clarity, and an Executive Coach working with technical founders and executives to help them overcome the challenges of growth. Eric shared his two guiding leadership philosophies that helped h…

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S5 Ep8 Protecting yourself with Aidan Carroll and Orina Leong 1:04:03

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In this special episode, Jacqueline talks to Aidan Carroll and Orina Leong of Hard Target Self Defence Academy. They talk about intuition, the connection between the body and mind and the way fear impacts the body. For more see: hardtargetselfdefence.com Reading materials mentioned: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker For more Freedom Tips & Tools …

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S5 Ep7 Does my ego look big in this? Part 3 15:11

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In this final episode on ego, Jacqueline encourages us to question our relationship to success and failure and attempt to understand whether our definitions of success are derived from expectation, ego and external pressure. For more Freedom Tips & Tools follow us on Instagram @marinocentre https://www.instagram.com/marinocentre/ Visit our Freedom …

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S5 Ep5 Does my ego look big in this? Part two 14:38

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Join us again for part two on our mini series on the ego. For more Freedom Tips & Tools follow us on Instagram @marinocentre https://www.instagram.com/marinocentre/ Visit our Freedom Hub : https://www.marinotherapycentre.com/

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Episode 40: Hot Takes with Raz Shuty: Why working in sprints sucks, the downsides of remote work and more 1:02:00

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In this week’s episode, our co-founders Darja and Anthony chatted with Raz Shuty, Senior Director of Engineering at Delivery Hero with over 12 years of experience leading technology teams. Raz shared why he hated the role of a manager at first, and how he struggled to fit in, what he learned about leadership from his father, a chef and why the firs…

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Episode 39: The 4-part formula for high performance teams: lessons learned at Monzo and Pleo 59:12

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In this week’s episode, our co-founders Darja and Anthony chatted with Meri Williams. Meri was the CTO at Monzo - the online bank - before it even became a bank! She led the technology team through a period of immense growth in both the team itself and in the customer base. Now as the CTO at Pleo, Meri is continuing to lead teams through different …

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S5 Ep5 Does my ego look big in this? Part one 18:06

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Over the course of the next few episodes we'll be examining the ego, the role it plays in guiding our decisions, deconstructing its make up and ultimately question whether it is serving us or hindering our progress. For more Freedom Tips & Tools follow us on Instagram @marinocentre https://www.instagram.com/marinocentre/ Visit our Freedom Hub : htt…

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S5 Ep4 Committing to recovery with Aoife O'Brien 47:37

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This week Aoife O'Brien is welcomed into the studio to chat about her recovery journey, what led her to Marino Therapy Centre and what she expected from the process. For more Freedom Tips & Tools follow us on Instagram @marinocentre https://www.instagram.com/marinocentre/ Visit our Freedom Hub : https://www.marinotherapycentre.com/…

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S5 ep 3: Developing Patience 16:50

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This week the podcast is all about developing patience, why it's important and how it will impact recovery. For more Freedom Tips & Tools follow us on Instagram @marinocentre https://www.instagram.com/marinocentre/ Visit our Freedom Hub : https://www.marinotherapycentre.com/

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S5 Ep2 Understanding Resistance 20:32

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In this episode Jacqueline examines resistance, its definition, what might causing it, how it presents and how to tackle it. For more Freedom Tips & Tools follow us on Instagram @marinocentre https://www.instagram.com/marinocentre/ Visit our Freedom Hub : https://www.marinotherapycentre.com/

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Episode 38: How to find your leadership style as a first time manager 36:34

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In today’s episode, our co-founder Anthony chatted with Alvar Lumberg. Alvar was one of the Founding Engineering Team leaders at Wise (formely TransferWise), now he is an investor, and the CTO, and co-founder at Grünfin. Alvar shared how he uses coaching to help engineering and first-time managers succeed in their roles. He also discussed what make…

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Episode 37: Why the “remote vs. office” conversation is missing the point 56:10

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In this week’s episode, our co-founders Darja and Anthony chatted with Scott Markovits. Scott was one of the Founding Team at InVision - one of the first companies to work fully remotely (before either Zoom or Slack were created). Since then Scott has helped tons of other companies scale and succeed in a remote environment, building world-class ope…

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S5 Ep1 Exploring our relationship with time 20:23

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Time is one of the most crucial factors on the recovery journey and path to freedom. In this episode Jacqueline poses questions to help us evaluate how we think about time, how we categorise good time versus bad time and how we can begin to reframe our relationship to time. For more Freedom Tips & Tools follow us on Instagram @marinocentre https://…

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Episode 36: Knowledge is NOT power - the ability to communicate it is 52:03

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In this week’s episode, our co-founder Anthony chatted with Richard Newman. Richard is the Founder & CEO of Body Talk, the global leader in evidence-based courses on the psychology of communication, helping more than 10,000 organizations and individuals every year to discover the power of storytelling, conflict resolution, and presentation skills. …

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Episode 35: The secret sauce of leadership (literally!) - stories from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author 45:42

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In this week’s episode, our co-founder Anthony chatted with Chris Schembra. Through stories and lessons learned, Chris shared how he started his career in theater and video production, ultimately discovering the power of gratitude and the role it plays in leadership and building teams. He is the founder and Chief Question Asker of 7:47, an advisory…

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Episode 34: Risky Business: Why I left my corporate job for entrepreneurship 43:34

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In this week’s episode, we chatted with Louie Bacaj, who shared his journey from starting his career as an engineer in big tech to ultimately becoming an engineering leader at companies like Jet, Walmart, and Bank of America, where he has built teams and lead teams through massive growth, crisis, and various transitions. Transitioning from the corp…

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Episode 33: The one trait that will set your team up for success in 2023 49:53

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This week we chatted with Steve Tauber. Steve is a CTO in residence at madewithlove, where he has worked with more than 45 startups, helping them establish scale-proof processes, and build strong, high-performing teams. Steve also recently co-authored a book called “Freerange Management” that helps leaders create an environment where people are tru…

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The #1 piece of advice to keep growing in your career | Ozioma Egwuonwu 44:24

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In this episode we chatted with Ozioma Egwuonwu, the founder of BurnBright International LLC. Ozioma works with Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and business owners, to help them transform their businesses and make them future-proof with key frameworks like Visionary Future-Making. She is Expert Faculty at Singularity University, gr…

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Episode 31: A very open conversation about failure, self-love and lessons learned from N26, Parship and Vivy with Christian Rebernik 41:26

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In this episode we sat down with Christain Rebernik, a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, mentor, and father of 3. Christian is the former CEO and Co-Founder at Vivy, former CTO and MD at N26, former CTO at Parship, and created award-winning apps like ShareTheMeal for the UN World Food Programme. His current mission is to educate and empower the …

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Episode 30: No more hustle: How to achieve optimal performance with Julius Bachmann, Founder Coach, Co-Founder of 'Journey', Advisor to the European Commission and ex-VC 47:20

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In this episode we sat down with Julius Bachmann, a founder coach whose mission is to make the future of venture more human. He started his career as an investor, then founded a personal growth startup, and now provides a holistic support structure for founders, entrepreneurs and leaders. He shared insights and actionable advice about setting up th…

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Episode 29: About building inclusive, high-performing teams. Lessons learned from Zynga, Apple and Tile with Jossie Haines 47:08

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Jossie Haines is an executive and engineering leadership coach focused on empowering high performing leadership through empathy and compassion. Her mission is to retain women in tech and break the statistic that 56% of women leave tech after 10-20 years by empowering engineering leaders with the effective and fair management practices and principle…

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Episode 28: How to make the leap from scientist to startup founder and why ebooks need to be on the blockchain with Sonia Joseph 43:11

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This episode’s guest is Sonia Joseph, CTO & co-founder at Alexandria Labs, a web3 library. Sonia is also a machine learning & neuroscience researcher at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. Sonia and her co-founder are on a mission to bring ebooks to blockchain for readers and authors and we had a super interesting conversation spanning…

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Episode 27: How to empower your team to consistently deliver above expectations | Constanze Buchheim, Founder & Managing Partner at i-potentials, President at Entrepreneurs' Organization Berlin 46:29

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Today we chatted with Constanze Buchheim, founder of the executive search consultancy i-potentials. For 15 years, she has been building and transforming teams in the German and European Startup ecosystem. She’s been named one of the 50 most influential women in German business by the Boston Consulting Group and Manager Magazin, and in 2020 was sele…

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Episode 26: The 3 different types of people you need on your team, and when you need them 40:49

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In this chat we interviewed Kieran Flanagan, Senior Vice President of Marketing at HubSpot. He is an experienced startup advisor and investor, and has spent the past decade building and leading marketing teams. He also has his own podcast, the GrowthTLDR, and has shared tons of actionable advice on how to build and scale effective teams with us. In…

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Episode 25: Set the guard rails so your team can be more autonomous and effective 48:22

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In this episode we sit down with Noor van Boven, investor, global people executive, and co-founder at Invested. She has worked and led people teams at Soundcloud, N26, and Deloitte, and is also a board member to numerous startups. With Noor, we reflect on high-context culture and how to design a context for your team to perform autonomously at thei…

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Episode 24: How to communicate in meetings so that your team stays focused and engaged 52:13

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Our guest today is Anand Safi. He started his career as an engineer with a strong interest in leadership, then found opportunities to learn and contribute as a coach and mentor at MentorCruise, Plato, BestPracticer, and First Round Fast Track. Over the past ten years, he has worked at eBay, Intent, Insurity, and is an executive contributor to Brain…

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Episode 23: Why the best performers on the team are made not hired 56:00

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Our guest today is Ömer Karisman, ex-Mobile, and UX Lead and Getir, and now a Product Management Lead at Calm, and entrepreneur. Ömer thinks that when it comes to top-performing employees, mindset overpowers expertise. Yet, he acknowledges that even for folks with a strong growth mindset, it will take a few months to train them and realize their fu…

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Episode 22: A Force to Reckon With - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Finding Product-Market-Fit 41:49

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Our guest today is Jen Phan, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Passionfroot, Angel Investor, ex-Company Builder for Deloitte, and a Content Creator. In this episode, we explored Jen's leadership and creator journey, from starting her career in venture building to discovering the potential of the creator economy first-hand and using the parks of Berlin as …

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Episode 21: The “Stubborn Vision” - How to Build Mission-Driven Cultures 34:30

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Our guest today is Eyal Lasker, the Founder of Flexspace, ex-Product and Growth leader at Uber and WeWork, and an experienced leader building global teams. In this episode, we explored Eyal's journey from basketball team captain - one of his first exposures to leadership - to top Product Lead at some of the world’s best companies, to now a Founder.…

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Episode 19: What it means to be a true leader 55:52

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Our guest today is James McClure, ex-Airbnb & Google executive, coach and angel investor, and an overall expert in leadership development. In this episode, we explored James's journey from selling non-veggie snacks in school when he was younger to his transition from operator to coach. We also discussed the importance of removing bias in the recrui…

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