Her Boss Brain is the go-to podcast for ambitious women ready to stop surviving and start leading—in their careers, relationships, and most importantly, their own lives. Hosted by executive coach and leadership expert Pallavi Jain, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, inner work, and practical tools to help you reclaim your energy, authority, and joy. Through powerful solo episodes and conversations with resilient, purpose-driven women, you'll learn how to: Ditch burnout and self-doub ...
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"Let's talk Transformation" is a podcast for busy yet curious people who want to stay connected. Bite sized chunks of thoughts and ideas on transformation and change to inspire and inform you - be it about digital, culture, innovation, change or leadership... ! Connect with us to listen to dynamic and curious conversations about transformation.
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#139 Transform Your Team: Mammoth Leadership Lessons with Nicolas Pokorny
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43:42"Whatever we have achieved as a species has nothing to do with one person alone." Why start a leadership book with a mammoth hunt? Nicolas and I delve into the human dimension of leadership and what it brings to society. Human behaviour is the most unmeasured risk in strategy implementation. To avoid pitfalls, be aware of evolutionary biases such a…
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Perception vs. Reality: Is Your Brain Tricking You?
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26:27Is your brain running old scripts that sabotage your leadership? In this episode of Her Boss Brain, we unpack how perception shapes your reality—and teach you how to activate your inner technology to lead with clarity, confidence, and control.By Pallavi Jain
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From Panic to Power: Rewiring Your Day for Sanity and Success
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27:18Exhausted from doing it all and still feeling behind? This episode unpacks the Superwoman Syndrome—and shows you how one sacred hour a day can change your life, leadership, and inner peace.By Pallavi Jain
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#138 The breath of transformation with Anthony Abbagnano
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54:43"Transformation isn’t about control, its about letting go… teams that breathe together thrive together" Anthony and I explore the power of stillness and breathing into the present moment. The constant pressure to keep going and keep busy means we never find (the time to find) calm and we ignore the innate wisdom in our body. Bringing inner work to …
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Train Your Brain for Success, Not Survival
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20:54Your brain is wired to survive—not succeed. But what if you could flip the script? In this episode, Pallavi Jain shares how to break free from stress and negative loops by understanding and rewiring your inner technology. Welcome to the science of your Boss Brain.By Pallavi Jain
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Inaugural Episode – From Stress to Self-Start
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14:33Welcome to the inaugural episode of Her Boss Brain, a podcast for high-achieving women ready to reclaim their power, purpose, and peace. In this powerful first episode, host Pallavi Jain (PJ) shares her deeply personal journey from burnout and overwhelm to becoming the bold, resilient leader she was born to be. If you're a woman exhausted by expect…
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#137 Transforming Tech leadership : Beyond the code with Michel Langlois
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49:50"Code doesn't transform organisations : people do ..." What truly drives innovation in the fast-paced world of technology? Is it solely the code, the algorithms, and the software? Michel and I discuss this and more and the answer is a resounding no. It’s people. We discuss how leaders can navigate the complexities of the tech world by prioritizing,…
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#136 Owning your levers for transformation with Erin Herman
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33:29"Personal agency is key, even within big systems. Ground yourself in self-assurance. and intentionally use your voice." Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly understand and drive transformation within your organization? Rethinking leadership itself. Prioritizing coherence, clarity, impact, and purpose can unlock potential you never knew exi…
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#135 The roots of successful Digital transformation with Matt Evans
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43:00"In order to transform successfully, you need to take an intentional and deliberate approach above ground with the things you can see as well as below ground with the things you can't see to drive transformation" Matt and I delve into the world of digital transformation, and how to design an operating model that allows adaptability, impact and sust…
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#134 Music, leadership & transformation : Jazz for peace with Rick DellaRatta
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41:39"Music is a unifier, and anything that can or could divide us, music can break through." Imagine a world where music transcends borders, uniting people through a shared experience of harmony and rhythm. Rick and I explore the unifying and transformative power of music and how it can be used to transform situations. We delve into the power of collec…
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#133 Scaling value in High-Growth Environments with Thomas Doorley
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39:56"when you have this amount of change, we’re calling it the fog of change.”" Are you struggling to create lasting growth? In today’s interconnected world, the value creation process is no longer confined to individual departments or silos. The unit of value has become smaller, often residing within teams or even individuals. This shift requires a ho…
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#132 Tech for good : Transformation Jedis with Yip Thy Diep Ta
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45:24"My quest always has been how to make peace more profitable than war… I think it’s going to be my life legacy..." Imagine a world where creating peace is more profitable than engaging in conflict. A world of 'tech for good' , where technology bridges divides, fosters collaboration, and drives equitable solutions. This vision isn’t just a dream; it’…
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#131 Leading from Within with Pallavi Jain
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37:10The greatest gift you can give your organization is that you show up with your own cup full, so you don’t need anything from anyone Pallavi and I delve into the world of self leadership and empowering yourself for joy, fulfilment and better results. Leadership essentially comes from the inner experience not the outer experience. incredible insights…
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#130 Focusing on Transformation with Faris Aranki
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30:39"The secret to great EQ is to follow the platinum rule, not the golden rule." A fun conversation with Faris about leadership, life and sustainable impact. What is the magic formula to success and does it look the same for everyone ? Whilst EQ may be where all attention lies, FQ can be just as important and impactful. To achieve success, balance a s…
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#129 Digital Transformation Success with Michael Schank
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40:06"In Digital transformation the disconnect that exists across teams, frameworks and deliverables is always very clear." Michael and I discuss this trio and what it means for successful transformation. Digital transformation initiatives often suffer from disconnects across teams, frameworks, and deliverables, and many organisations face complexities …
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#128 Let's play transformation with Tracy Clark
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45:04"Great leadership is about extracting the potential from others" A brilliant dive into playfuness and leadership and how they can together help us to grow scalable and impactful businesses. Tracy and I have fun exploring how leaders can unlock untapped potential within themselves and their teams. A general lack of understanding of the impact leader…
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#127 Transformational communication with Andrew Horn
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46:09"All meaningful connection starts in the same way, with a meaningful conversation" Andrew and I delve into the world of purposeful, open conversation and the transformative role it can have in the way we communicate. We delve into his early experience volunteering with young people with disabilities, which led him to establish Dreams for Kids in 20…
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#126 Transforming Customer Experience with Vaishali Dialani
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34:45“Academics and experience should go hand in hand for better experience : when you can feel, you can bring that feeling for that customer, and empathise much better.” A fun conversation with Vaishali as we explore the intersection of technology and human experience through a customer experience and collective intelligence lens. We discuss how to cre…
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The easiest time to build your status is when you don’t need anything from somebody.. Are you ready to transform your career journey with science-based strategies? What if it wasn’t about power but about status ? A fun & candid conversation with Alison about how as women we can move out of frustration and into personal agency and results in today’s…
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#124 The Execution revolution with Johan Gronstedt
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51:34"More than 95% of the strategies that comes across my desk are highly dependent on cross functional work. The ability to execute cross functional things will be a question of competitive advantage" Johan and I delve into the world of strategy and execution and how to obtain aligned results. How do we ensure alignement when executing strategy in the…
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“Empathy flows both ways and it’s not just the leader’s job or the organization’s job to show empathy.” In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, one quality stands out as both a humane virtue and a strategic advantage: empathy. Maria and I delve into the dilemmas surrounding empathy and empathy in leadership, which are powerful tools for fos…
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#122 Women & tech transforming systems with Kelley Steven-Waiss
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32:10"You must really develop the muscle for resilience because you will need it" Resilience is a key leadership ingredient in today's complex world, whether you are inside or outside an organisation, however, for women in the business world it is even more important. Kelley and I explore invaluable insights into navigating these 2 paths of intrapreneur…
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#121 Transforming the human experience of security with Peter Evans
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42:07"The vision is creating a world where great experiences and safety work together" Peter and I discuss the possibilities of creating a different, smoother approach that seamlessly integrates AI solutions without compromising the convenience and comfort of the user. The exponential speed of tech is disruptive, so a people-first approach is essential …
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#120 Transforming into who we are with Alan Lazaros
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47:58"Life doesn’t get easier, you handle hard better" Alan & I delve into the world of self awareness and personal growth. It all began with a moment that could have been his last. After a life changing car accident, which propelled Alan into a journey of self-discovery and growth, Alan shares how his experience at Cognex highlighted the dual-edged swo…
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#119 Playing with transformation with Elrika Erasmus
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39:12"playfulness and adults is very under researched and under utilised in organisations to help people to thrive..." Elrika and I have a great conversation about the power of play and playfulness in creating workplaces where people and performance can thrive. Light-hearted practices enhance empathy and shared experiences, and despite challenges in rem…
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#118 Jumpstart your workplace culture with Eric Stone
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38:08"Clear beats clever, yet we’re still incentivising clever in organisations… “ A brilliant conversation with Eric about creating the conditions for both performance and people to thrive. We delve into the different parts of this journey to build a culture that enables performance. The acronym LoL—listen, observe, learn— highlights the importance of …
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#117 The Age of Thrivability with Michelle Holliday
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49:51"we need to think of conversations as living systems...this mechanistic story is so all pervasive that we don't even recognise it... " A brilliant conversation with Michelle on creating sustainable conditions for people & living systems to thrive. Michelle offers a refreshing and transformative perspective of thrivability. This concept redefines ho…
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#116 Transforming stereotypes : creating safe & inclusive workplaces with Jodie Jarvis
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44:27"The more cognitive diversity we have in the workplace, the better we will be as organisations if we can manage it effectively" Jodie and I discuss the shifts that need to happen to create safer and more inlcusive workplaces. Leaders play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture of empathy, understanding, and genuine care. Over and above all, leaders …
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#115 The Future of work, leadership & innovation with karl Lillrud
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40:35"The path that leads to success is the path where you dare to take on those challenges and question yourself" A fabulous conversation with karl about crafting our own path in the age of technology. How can we use what technology brings to leaders as individuals and to the workplace ? Many of us fall into autopilot mode, driven by societal pressures…
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#114 Transforming your brand with Vladimer Botsvadze
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36:42"AI job automation is gaining more and more ground, but emotional intelligence currently remains irreplaceable by AI." Vladimer and I discuss insights and strategy around digital transformation, marketing and the importance of personal brand in the digital age. The digital revolution has fundamentally altered how companies operate and engage with t…
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#113 From Vision to Action with John Marks
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43:20"Everybody, essentially, deep down on a personal level, wants the same thing.” A brilliant and humbling conversation with John Marks where we delve into the power of social entrepreneurship as a transformative force that blends positive change with financial sustainability. We look at the 11 principles John has taken from his work in international …
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#112 How storytelling makes innovation irresistible with Susan Lindner
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43:33"Its the story not the tech that is the bridge between whether an idea gets funded and gets to market ." A fun conversation with Susan about the power of stories for the human brain. We delve into the eclectic journey that she travelled to link storytelling and innovation. The human need for connection is ever present, particularly in a digitally c…
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#111 Transforming my business with Nausheen Chen
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39:32"At the heart of it is finding and speaking with your own voice..." Nausheen shares her journey from corporate to public speaking coach, and highlights the interplay between confidence and fear, advocating for positive self-talk and learning from failure, illustrated by her personal story and experiences. Finding and speaking with your own true voi…
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#110 Transforming the future of learning with Michelle Parry-Slater
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48:18"I really value peer learning, thats where it all happens.. that's how culture spreads in your organisation" A fun and insightful conversation with Michelle about the future of learning and the importance of creating impactful and interactive learning experiences. Lifelong learning is essential in today's complex world and we need to understand wha…
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#109 Leading business through people with Vera Quinn
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44:16" life is about taking risks, I don't think you get incredible rewards without incredible risks..... the best things in life are often risky" A brilliant conversation with Vera Quinn about how to successfully navigate business challenges and opportunities. Vera puts the focus on people and what we can learn from each other if we are open to embraci…
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"Tough on results tender on people is really the ultimate yin yan of humble leadership" A great conversation with Urs as we delve into the realms of humble leadership and how we can consciously create this practice. We take a dive into the transformative potential of radical humility in leadership and how it can revolutionise the way you lead and c…
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#107 The spirit of transformation with Katja Rehse
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48:10"it is about enabling a bigger version of ourself...People are only in their head, not in their heart and solar plexus." Katja and I delve into the world of purpose, spirituality and business, looking at demystifying the subject and exploring how we can connect more effectively to our inner wisdom. We explore the concept of “universal intelligence”…
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#106 Taking Ctrl in Tech with Anne-Marie Imafidon
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45:21"Tech is no longer niche, but fundamental to life in Industry 4.0..." A great conversation with Anne-Marie Imafidon about the importance of women’s involvement in technology as well as the importance of breaking stereotypes and having diverse voices around the table for inclusive product development. Tech is no longer niche, but fundamental to life…
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#105 Work Done Right : a systems thinking guide to Digital transformation with Matt Kleiman
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42:36"Don't be fooled by shiny technology... have a look at your business pain points and what problems you need to solve first" Matt and I delve into the world of driving sustainable digital transformation with all its pitfalls and iterative loops. We unwrap the journey of digital transformation in organisations - which is inevitably fraught with chall…
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#104 The character of leadership transformation with Mary Crossan
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44:24""Organisations that fail to hire for and develop positive character among their leaders are missing an opportunity.." A great conversation with Mary about the crucial relationship between character and leadership, and how it can enable transformation in organisations and organisational culture. We dive into the 11 dimensions of character with corr…
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"As we navigate the post-COVID landscape, the need for intentionally empathetic leadership has never been clearer.." Neal and I delve into the profound impact of empathy on cultivating thriving workplace cultures and how we can scale this skill, particularly at more senior levels of the organisation. Empathy is often referred to as a 'soft skill' b…
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"There can be kindness in telling the truth, and therefore providing a place from which to move forward.." A great conversation with Paru about being authentic, and defining our own meaning of success. Learning to trust one’s intuition is a skill that many overlook, and we discuss the very essence of authentic leadership, the art of self reflection…
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#101 Developing sustainable team resilience to thrive with Julian Roberts
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38:34"Role modelling is the most powerful way to influence people and cultures ..." In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, resilience has become a buzzword, but how do we move beyond buzzwords to action? Julian and I do a deep dive into the heart of organisational resilience, unpacking strategies that can help your teams to do more than just su…
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#100 Visualising transformation with Dave Gray
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40:00"we always understand anything new in terms of what we already know.." Dave and I discuss the art of possibility and how we can change our thoughts and perceptions to allow ourselves to enter the gateways of what's possible. Ever wondered why visualising things is so powerful ? Ever challenged your beliefs about whether you can draw or not ? We dis…
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#99 Emotional Inclusion with Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu
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41:13" we are still so afraid of speaking up and showing our emotions in the workplace... " Mollie and I discuss emotional inclusion, what it means and how it can help to humanise the workplace. How do we operationlise the 'doing' and bust the more traditional but very present leadership myths held in workplaces about vulnerability, emotions and 'strong…
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#98 Making sense of complexity in today's world with Asha Singh
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35:47“ We need to be looking at how the risks are entangled - we can’t think about any of them singly… “ Asha and I discuss the current meta-crisis, and the great uncertainty this holds : How can we influence the complex world we live in? What can we see from where we are? What levers do we have for action ? Life is no longer stable, and organisations a…
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#97 Building powerful coalitions : Active Allyship with Dr Poornima Luthra
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50:20"Are we coming from deep curiosity... are we ready to challenge the norm and become a catalyst for change in our organisations?" Poornima and I had a rich and fun exchange on building powerful communities to create more inclusive environments In a world that is increasingly diverse, the concepts of inclusion, powerful coalitions, and allyship are m…
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#96 Deep Collaboration with Dr Tanvi Gautam
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36:50"Do we really have the right conversations in our teams ?" Tanvi and I delve into the different conversations that can enable and enhance a deeper, more effective collaboration at all levels of the organisation. We explore the concept of “Deep collaboration” within teams and organizations, revealing how understanding the roots of conflict can resha…
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#95 Transforming the future : being a tech humanist with Kate O'Neill
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40:59" the best way to solving human problems at scale is to focus on what we CAN do, and make sure we are intentionally working to get there" Kate and I delve into the future world of tech, exploring trends and different technology and human enabled ways of meeting business objectives in today's world. When it comes to alignment, it is difficult to bri…
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#94 The Resilience Plan with Dr Marie Hélène Pelletier
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33:09"There are two things that allow teams to be more resilient – clarity on goals and psychological safety" Marie-Hélène and I discuss the much debated topic of resilience in today's organisations, and what this means for how we lead - our teams, ourselves and our organisations. Resilience is something of a buzzword in today’s hustle culture and conte…
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