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Ep. 111 – Why Nurturing Internal Relationships Makes Great Leaders – with Meribeth Banaschik
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How one question helped Meribeth Banaschik reshape meetings—and deepen trust across EY.
In this episode, I sat down with Meribeth Banaschik, Equity Partner at EY Germany in Forensics and the EMEIA Chief Innovation Officer, to discuss the power of internal networks in consulting.
Meribeth shares how a simple question—“What’s your stress level?”—has helped her build lasting trust with senior colleagues, reduce team friction, and spark strategic collaboration. From leveraging cross-rank networks to mentoring the next generation, Meribeth outlines the mindset and habits that turn connection into real influence.
Whether you're new to a firm or navigating leadership at scale, this episode is packed with tips you can put into practice.
You’ll learn:
1. A conversation hack to spark deeper internal relationships
2. The “bring a friend” tactic that scales your network fast
3. Why structuring the way you keep in touch is a game-changer
4. How young consultants are swapping tech skills for senior mentorship
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Get in touch with Meribeth on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meribeth-banaschik-385a4296
Meribeth’s business book recommendation:
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | https://www.amazon.es/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1788176189
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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.
Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/
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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!
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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!
133 episodes
Manage episode 489468976 series 3292127
How one question helped Meribeth Banaschik reshape meetings—and deepen trust across EY.
In this episode, I sat down with Meribeth Banaschik, Equity Partner at EY Germany in Forensics and the EMEIA Chief Innovation Officer, to discuss the power of internal networks in consulting.
Meribeth shares how a simple question—“What’s your stress level?”—has helped her build lasting trust with senior colleagues, reduce team friction, and spark strategic collaboration. From leveraging cross-rank networks to mentoring the next generation, Meribeth outlines the mindset and habits that turn connection into real influence.
Whether you're new to a firm or navigating leadership at scale, this episode is packed with tips you can put into practice.
You’ll learn:
1. A conversation hack to spark deeper internal relationships
2. The “bring a friend” tactic that scales your network fast
3. Why structuring the way you keep in touch is a game-changer
4. How young consultants are swapping tech skills for senior mentorship
___________
Get in touch with Meribeth on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meribeth-banaschik-385a4296
Meribeth’s business book recommendation:
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | https://www.amazon.es/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1788176189
___________
About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.
Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/
___________
Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!
___________
Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!
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