Explore every episode of the podcast Disrupt Your Career
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| Bridget Farrands and Ian Hardie: Arrive, Survive, Thrive – Mastering the Art of Career Transitions | 01 oct. 2025 | 00:46:00 | |
In this episode, Bridget Farrands and Ian Hardie open up about the twists and turns of their career and leadership transitions. Bridget reflects on stepping out of the corporate fast lane into a portfolio of advisory and board roles, while Ian shares lessons from moving across industries, countries, and cultures into top executive positions. Bridget also talks about her book Lost in Transition, which introduces a three-phase framework—Arriving, Surviving, and Thriving—to help leaders navigate new roles. Together, they discuss earning trust in unfamiliar territory, balancing humility with decisiveness, staying resilient through uncertainty, and shaping a meaningful “next chapter.” Bridget Farrands is a consultant, coach and author specializing in transition and identity. She works internationally with leaders and teams to create thriving workplaces, drawing on over 20 years’ consulting experience across sectors. Co-author of Leadership Transitions, she helps executives navigate the personal and organizational challenges of new roles. Ian Hardie is an advisor, consultant and executive coach who helps leaders and organizations create impactful learning and growth experiences. Formerly with Sephora, LVMH and London Business School, he now works internationally, drawing on decades of experience in talent development. He also chairs Wave for Change, a social inclusion charity. Links from the episode: Bridget’s book ‘Lost in Transition’ Bridget’s coaching and consulting homepage Bridget’s LinkedIn profile Ian’s LinkedIn profile
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| Elizabeth Lotardo: Leading Yourself – Finding Meaning and Embracing Agency in Your Career | 01 sept. 2025 | 00:28:30 | |
In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Lotardo about her journey from advertising and marketing to writing and online teaching, and how she helps individuals and organizations create purpose-driven work. She shares insights on emotional engagement, finding meaning even in imperfect jobs, and the role of purpose in leadership and performance. Elizabeth reflects on the power of small shifts in mindset, how to lead yourself with clarity and joy, and why authenticity is central to career growth. She also offers practical advice for early-career professionals and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the ideas fueling her creative work in 2025. Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and course creator who helps organizations build more purpose-driven and emotionally engaging workplaces. She works with companies like Hilton, DraftKings, and Thyssenkrupp, and her LinkedIn Learning courses have reached over 2 million learners. Elizabeth is the co-author of Selling with Noble Purpose and Leading Yourself, and writes regularly for Harvard Business Review. She holds a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and is a fellow at the Institute of Coaching. Links from the episode:
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| Julia Milner: Redefining Success — Leadership, Learning, and the Career You Really Want | 01 août 2025 | 00:27:11 | |
In this episode, we talk with Julia Milner about her global journey from consulting to academia and how she bridges research with real-world leadership. She shares insights on empathy, coaching, and reframing failure, and reflects on embracing curiosity over control. Julia discusses how transitions build resilience, why small habits matter, and the value of self-kindness. She also offers grounded advice for early-career professionals and shares a glimpse of the creative projects energizing her in 2025. Julia Milner is a professor of leadership at EDHEC Business School in Nice, France and has been named in the World’s Top 40 Business Professors under 40. She has extensive experience as a management consultant and coach working internationally with executives and organizations on how to create empowering leadership and organizational cultures. Julia is host of a YouTube channel on leadership and careers, and has given two Tedxtalks on how to be a great leader and how to turn regrets into change. Links from the episode: Prof. Julia Milner YouTube Channel Julia’s article in HBR ‘Is Your Career Heading in the Right Direction?’ Julia’s TEDxEDHECNice ‘How to turn Regrets into Change’ Julia’s TEDxLiège: ‘The surprising truth in how to be a great leader’ Julia’s LinkedIn profile
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| Neil Courtis: Kill the Spreadsheet — What Career Transitions Really Take | 30 juin 2025 | 00:30:10 | |
In this episode, we talk with Neil Courtis about his unconventional career journey from political research and financial journalism to founding a leading e-learning company. He reflects on moments of struggle and discovery, shares key insights from working with top thinkers on careers and business education, and champions the value of experimentation and relative skills in career change. Neil also offers advice for early-career professionals, comments on career support in business schools, and explains why great content—and great networking—begin with genuine curiosity. Neil Courtis is the founder of Sensible Media, a London-based e-learning company focused on career advice for professionals. As Managing Director and Head of E-learning, he produces a high volume of high-quality webinars and online courses. An INSEAD MBA graduate, former parliamentary researcher and financial journalist covering central banks and regulation, Neil brings deep experience in translating complex ideas into accessible content. He also writes occasionally for the Financial Times about careers and business education. Links from the episode: Sensible Media’s website Article ‘How to be a Leader in your Field’ by Philip Agre Neil’s LinkedIn profile
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| Peter Attfield: Leadership That Matters — Lessons from a Global Talent Visionary | 31 mai 2025 | 00:39:06 | |
In this episode, we talk with Peter Attfield about his diverse, four-decade career journey—from finance to consulting and global HR leadership. He reflects on pivotal moments of transformation, the challenge of adapting to different cultures, and why leadership truly matters. Peter shares insights on how careers unfold through both serendipity and courage, offers advice for younger professionals, and questions traditional models of leadership development. He also discusses his current projects in consulting and executive education. Peter Attfield is a CHRO-level HR thought partner with a global track record in strategic business partnering and HR leadership across sectors and regions. He is the founder of The Inflection Point and APAC representative of The Talent Strategy Group. Most recently Chief Talent & Learning Officer at Jardine Matheson, he brings nearly four decades of experience in organisation transformation, talent management, and leadership development. A true global citizen, he has lived in 9 countries and worked in over 75. Links from the episode: Peter’s consulting firm The Inflection Point website The Talent Strategy Group website Peter’s LinkedIn profile
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| Author Chat: Sustainable Ambition by Kathy Oneto | 15 mai 2025 | 00:12:59 | |
In a world where striving for success often leads to overwhelm, Kathy Oneto offers a refreshing new approach. Sustainable Ambition redefines how we think about work and life—not as a balancing act, but as an opportunity to align our goals with what truly matters. In this edition of Author Chat, Disrupt Your Career speaks with Kathy Oneto about her book, Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work (Greenleaf Book Group, June 2025). Kathy introduces a practical framework—Right Ambition, Right Time, and Right Effort—to help individuals pursue meaningful goals with clarity and ease, without sacrificing their well-being. Pre-order Kathy’s book Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work Kathy’s LinkedIn profile: Sustainable Ambition website
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| Irina Cozma: Embracing Career Adventures – A Guide to Thriving in Transitions | 02 mai 2025 | 00:29:07 | |
In this episode, we talk with Irina Cozma about her journey from HR roles in global corporations to launching her own coaching and consulting practice. She shares how a mix of planning and serendipity shaped her career, why she believes every leader is above all human, and what it means to design better career adventures. Irina challenges traditional training methods, discusses her “Go Broad, Go Deep, Go Forward” coaching approach, and offers empowering advice for young professionals. Irina Cozma is an executive coach, speaker, trainer and consultant who helps professionals design more fulfilling career adventures. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over 20 years of experience, she has coached hundreds of senior leaders and entrepreneurs across industries like tech, healthcare, and finance. An ICF-certified coach, Irina teaches at Purdue University, contributes to Harvard Business Review, and brings global insight from living and working in four countries. Links from the episode:
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| Stéphanie Daudier: Reinventing Careers and Advancing Diversity | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:23:17 | |
In this episode, we talk with Stéphanie Daudier about her career journey and the values that have shaped her path. She shares her transition from marketing and leadership roles to entrepreneurship and executive coaching after her time at L’Oréal. She discusses how she navigated career changes, including her shift to building a public presence, underscored by her TEDx speech. Stéphanie reflects on the importance of simplicity in career management, her commitment to promoting equality and career opportunities for seniors, her advice to her younger self and her plans for the future. Stéphanie Daudier is a specialist in workplace diversity and the founder of The Inspiration Lab. As an entrepreneur, she is dedicated to promoting senior inclusion in society and advancing gender equality in the workplace. With 30 years of experience in the corporate world across Europe and Asia, Stéphanie spent over 8 years living and working in Asia, including 4 years as an expatriate in Tokyo, Japan. A trained mathematician, she brings precision to her work and makes complex data both tangible and engaging. Stéphanie stands against ageism and stereotypes, advocating for a rebellious life full of joy and energy. Links from the episode:
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| Sheila Buswell: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Work and Life | 01 mars 2025 | 00:25:53 | |
In this episode, we talk with Sheila Buswell about her unconventional career path from the US Army to engineering and entrepreneurship. She shares how personal challenges led her to create technology that enhances mobility and independence, the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way, and the connection between technology, upward mobility, and diversity. Sheila opens up about imposter syndrome, the insights from her book Is This Seat for Me?, and practical strategies to overcome self-doubt. She offers advice to her younger self and a glimpse into her future plans. Sheila Buswell is the CEO and Co-Founder of Buswell Biomedical, a US Army veteran, and the author of Is This Seat For Me? After starting her career in engineering, she transitioned to entrepreneurship, driven by a mission to create innovative solutions that improve mobility and independence. Sheila is passionate about leadership and navigating our own journey toward overcoming imposter syndrome—topics she explores in her book and speaking engagements. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Biomedical Engineering. Links from the episode:
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| Dr. Naeema Pasha: Future-Proofing Careers and Reimagining Work | 01 févr. 2025 | 00:29:23 | |
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Naeema Pasha about her inspiring career journey and the early influences that shaped her leadership path. She shares lessons from her diverse industry experiences and addresses challenges in advancing diversity and inclusion. Naeema discusses the motivation behind co-authoring Future Proof Your Career and explores its key insights on navigating change in the evolving workplace. She also dives into the rise of the anti-work movement, exploring how side hustles and better work-life balance are reshaping modern careers. Dr. Naeema Pasha set up and led the World of Work (WOW) Institute at Henley Business School, which examines the future of work, including the ethical impact of AI on work, workers and workplaces. She is also a leading expert in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion leadership. Naeema has written and spoken extensively for publications such as BBC Worklife, Forbes and People Management Magazine on transformations in workplaces. She is co-author of Futureproof Your Career: How to Lead and Succeed in a Changing World.
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| Michelle Prince: Finding Purpose and Prosperity in Your Third Career Act | 13 janv. 2025 | 00:41:15 | |
In this episode, we talk with Michelle Prince about her extraordinary career journey across healthcare, IT, and human capital advisory services. She highlighs the evolution of HR from paper-based systems to technology-driven processes, the international assignments that shifted her career trajectory, and the challenges of transitioning from corporate to solopreneur. She shares insights from her book, Creating Your Encore Career, exploring how to find purpose and prosperity in later career stages, reimagine work in a longer lifespan, and redefine retirement. Michelle also offers advice for career transitions, and tips for early professionals. Dr. Michelle Prince is a global leadership coach, HR tech advisor, and human capital consultant. A certified leadership coach since 2006 with a doctorate in management and organizational leadership, she helps professionals and organizations achieve transformational growth. Michelle has over 30 years of corporate HR experience and now runs her consulting firm, MPrince Consulting LLC. An advocate for sustainability and empowering people to thrive, she wrote the book ‘Creating Your Encore Career‘ to inspire others to craft fulfilling Encore Careers.
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| Career Advice Best of 2024 – Insights from 12 top experts to guide your career journey | 11 déc. 2024 | 00:24:07 | |
As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating with a special Disrupt Your Career episode: a curated collection of the most inspiring and actionable career advice from our incredible 2024 guests.
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| Isabel Berwick: The Future-Proof Career - Leadership, Networking, and Thriving in Change | 01 déc. 2024 | 00:31:37 | |
Isabel Berwick is host of the award-winning Financial Times 'Working It' podcast, about the workplace, leadership, management and the future of work. Isabel also writes a weekly newsletter covering all the latest work trends for FT subscribers. Her book, The Future-Proof Career, published in April 2024 has been a top ten Amazon bestseller in the careers category. An FT staff journalist for more than 20 years, she has held senior editing posts across the paper, most recently as editor of the paper's Work & Careers coverage.
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| Author Chat: The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams by Andrés Tapia and Michel Buffet | 09 nov. 2024 | 00:13:51 | |
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, breakthroughs don’t come from individuals—they come from teams. And not just any teams, but diverse and inclusive ones. Andrés Tapia and Michel Buffet provide a revolutionary model that empowers teams to harness the full potential of diverse perspectives.
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| Author Chat: Smart Thinking by Jo Owen | 07 nov. 2024 | 00:15:16 | |
Many of us find ourselves facing difficult work situations, day after day – often as a result of existing patterns of behaviour – or at the mercy of negative and intrusive thoughts. But such cycles can be broken, allowing you to approach problems and challenges in a more robust and sustainable way.
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| Ben Legg: Crafting a Portfolio Career — Embracing Flexibility, Passion and Networking | 01 nov. 2024 | 00:29:55 | |
Ben Legg helps entrepreneurs reinvent themselves, their teams and society. His early career included relieving the siege of Sarajevo in 1995, McKinsey strategy consultant, turning around Coca-Cola India, COO of Google Europe and global tech CEO. In 2019 he 'ditched the day job' to focus on his portfolio career. Then in 2020 he launched The Portfolio Collective – now the world’s leading community of portfolio professionals – to help other professionals understand, launch, manage and grow portfolio careers.
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| Joerg Staff: Navigating Career Pivots with Vision, Leadership and Empathy | 02 oct. 2024 | 00:28:22 | |
Joerg Staff is a Chief People Officer, Executive Board Member, Supervisory Board Member, Investor and Advisor for (Tech) Start Ups with over 20 years of experience leading HR and transformation strategies at global companies like Atruvia AG, SAP, DHL/Deutsche Post and Daimler. He specializes in business and digital transformation, cultural change, and employee experience. Joerg is a thought leader on the future of work, having authored numerous articles and a book, delivered keynotes, and pioneered innovative HR practices in large organizations.
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| Author Chat: Becoming Fearless by Benjamin Ritter | 16 sept. 2024 | 00:09:37 | |
Imagine living a life with no limits, overcoming self-doubt, and making the most of every situation. What if you could go to bed every night without worrying about tomorrow? Dr. Benjamin Ritter offers a powerful roadmap to build self-confidence, resilience, and a fearless mindset. Dr. Benjamin Ritter’s personal page Dr. Benjamin Ritter’s LinkedIn profile
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| Mosongo Moukwa: Leading with Significance and Creating a Legacy Through Connection | 01 sept. 2024 | 00:22:25 | |
Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership positions, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He is the author of Be a Leader of Significance: Build Your Legacy, Leave an Impact, was featured in Business Today and is a regular contributor to Business Standard. Links from the episode:
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| Sarah Wittman: When Changing Jobs Changes Your Identity | 01 août 2024 | 00:36:45 | |
Sarah Wittman is an Assistant Professor of Management at George Mason University’s School of Business. Her research explores people’s transitions within, across, and beyond organizational boundaries; the organizational impacts of transitions; and the social, technological, and learning support systems that can help make these comings and goings more personally and organizationally successful. She holds a PhD in Organizational Behaviour (INSEAD), a Master’s degree in Comunicación Política y Corporativa (Universidad de Navarra-George Washington University), and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Simon Fraser University). Links from the episode:
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| Carmen Wee: From The Kampung to The Boardroom: A Leadership Journey | 01 juil. 2024 | 00:30:40 | |
Carmen Wee is the Founder and CEO of the strategic HR Advisory services firm Carmen Wee & Associates. She brings a strong track record as a global C-suite business HR leader with over 25 years of international business experience, driving large scale transformation within fast-growing companies. She sits on several boards and serves the community through her active involvement in government agencies and educational institutions in Singapore. She is the author of 'From The Kampung To The Boardroom: My Leadership Journey'.
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| Author Chat: Move Up or Move On by Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov | 19 juin 2024 | 00:07:40 | |
Do you feel dissatisfied with the contribution you're making? Afraid I’m falling behind? Stuck in your job with no way out, or passed over for jobs, projects or clients? If the answer is 'yes' to any of the above, this book is a blueprint for pursuing a career on your terms, whatever stage you’re at. Angela and Sergey’s Edge website Angela and Sergey’s LinkedIn profiles
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| André Martin: Navigating Career Crossroads and Cultivating Better Workplaces | 01 juin 2024 | 00:33:25 | |
Andre Martin, PhD, is an organizational psychologist and talent management executive with 20+ years of experience in talent development, executive team development, employee engagement, culture change, C-suite assessment and succession planning, innovation/design thinking, strategy development, and employee experience design. He has worked at or with Nike, Disney, Target, Mars Inc., Google, and more. He is also a father, a husband, and a wildly curious learner who is dedicated to ensuring iconic brands become iconic companies. Links from the episode:
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| Author Chat: The AI Revolution in the World of Work by Joerg Staff | 15 mai 2024 | 00:07:57 | |
How will artificial intelligence change the world of work? Joerg Staff explores this important and timely question, providing an overview of the perspectives, strategies, opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence on management, organization and human resources.
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| Asad Husain: Empowering Aspiring Leaders to Unleash their Career Potential | 30 avr. 2024 | 00:39:01 | |
Asad Husain is a strategic Human Resources leader who is passionate about inspiring and influencing people to achieve their career dreams on a global scale. He has over 30 years of HR experience in blue-chip companies such as The Gillette Company, P&G and Dun & Bradstreet. He has lived and worked in USA, UK, UAE, Russia and Pakistan, and had responsibility for many other countries over the years. In the second chapter of his career, Asad wants to share his learnings to inspire success for future business leaders.
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| Research Express: Evgenia Lysova Talks About her Research on Meaningful Work and Careers | 15 avr. 2024 | 00:15:37 | |
Dr. Evgenia Lysova is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the department of Management and Organization, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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| Author Chat: The Digital Coaching Revolution by Anna Tavis | 07 avr. 2024 | 00:13:03 | |
How is digital coaching transforming employee experience and the future of work as we know it? Anna Tavis explores this important and timely question, shining a light on the rapid growth of professional coaching in the workplace and its superpower to change behaviors and transform organizations.
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| Riet Grond: Leadership and Career Lessons from the Summit | 01 avr. 2024 | 00:26:15 | |
Riet Grond is a Human Resources executive with 25 years of experience. He has a successful track record in strategic HR leadership, with in-depth experiences across major functional HR areas (Data & Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Organization and Culture Development), covering geographies such as China, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and the USA. He is recognized for excellence in leading transformative change, developing diverse talent, managing difficult situations, and creating inspiring and curious work environments that drive exceptional performance.
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| Octavia Goredema: Career Strategies for Underrepresented Professionals | 04 mars 2024 | 00:37:23 | |
Octavia Goredema is the founder of Twenty Ten Agency, a career coaching company and the author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women. Her mission is to help underrepresented professionals advance their careers. Octavia has coached leaders at renowned companies including Google, American Airlines, Tinder, General Motors, Nike and Dow Jones. She is the host of the Audible Original series How to Change Careers with Octavia Goredema. Originally from England, she is based in Los Angeles where she has lived for over a decade.
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| Author Chat: Inflection by Sharath Jeevan | 07 févr. 2024 | 00:06:50 | |
Inflection moments are those points at which we stand at a crossroads and ask ourselves, as leaders, what’s the next mountain to climb? Sharath Jeevan explores the question of how to navigate those crossroads with the right roadmap, in his newly released book, Inflection. In this edition of Author Chat, Disrupt Your Career speaks with Sharath about his latest book Inflection: A Roadmap for Leaders at a Crossroads (Intrinsic Press, February 2024). Sharath believes that these critical moments are when we have the chance to future-proof success – for ourselves, our organisations and others – for many years, even decades, to come.
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| Valerie Sutton: Creating ‘Career Consciousness’ and Aligning Your Career Path with Your Unique Identity | 01 févr. 2024 | 00:36:13 | |
Valerie Sutton is a thought leader in career theory, coaching, and leading teams. Creating “career consciousness” with clients is her passion. A seasoned career coach with specialization in the MBA and education sectors, she has successfully overseen offices catering to over 900 students on an annual basis and is a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Valerie’s prior experience includes the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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| Research Express: Jos Akkermans Talks About his Research on Career Success | 15 janv. 2024 | 00:09:42 | |
Jos Akkermans is an Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior at the School of Business and Economics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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| Author Chat: Aha... Wow! Yes by Gunnar George | 05 janv. 2024 | 00:06:32 | |
Aha... Wow! Yes : how to accelerate learning, collaboration and transformation: towards a world of hope and joy” (Com-passion, 2023) explores nine mindset shifts essential when facing our future. It also outlines ten marks you need to make when leading transformation of organizations, systems and culture.
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| Julia Goodman: Crafting Presence and Developing Your Authentic Personal Brand | 01 janv. 2024 | 00:33:25 | |
Julia trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (UCL) and went on to a successful career as actor, director and producer in television, film and theatre. She launched the pioneering You Brand methodology and philosophy in 1989, at the start of a major recession, and she and her team have been using it to help people and organizations realize their full potential ever since.
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| JP Elliott: Inspiring the Next Generation of HR Leaders | 01 déc. 2023 | 00:36:28 | |
JP Elliott is a forward-thinking global human resources executive with extensive experience implementing human capital initiatives across a broad spectrum of industries. He is currently the Chief People Officer at WilliamsMarston and previously worked at companies like McAfee, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Brink’s, Lenovo, IBM and Taco Bell. JP runs his own podcast, The Future of HR, the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. He received his PhD in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University.
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| Author Chat: The Right—and Wrong—Stuff by Carter Cast | 03 nov. 2023 | 00:10:53 | |
Your career might be in danger of going off the rails. You probably have blind spots that are leaving you closer to the edge than you realize. Fortunately, Carter Cast shows you how to avoid career derailment by becoming more self-aware, more agile, and more effective.
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| Jo Owen: 21st Century Leadership - Building a Successful Career in the New World | 01 nov. 2023 | 00:43:25 | |
Jo Owen is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and social entrepreneur. Following a business career, he now helps great leaders, managers and teams become even better through coaching, writing and speaking. Jo started eight not for profit organisations and is a founder of Teach First, a top graduate recruiter in the UK. His books have been published in over 100 editions globally and he has appeared in major media including BBC, Fortune, Financial Times and The Times.
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| Author Chat: The Seven Games of Leadership by Paolo Gallo | 22 oct. 2023 | 00:15:08 | |
The Seven Games of Leadership is a guide for readers through seven key phases of personal and professional development, with the aim not of climbing a corporate ladder but of finding true and lasting satisfaction in what they do.
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| Ellen C. Taaffe: Unlock What’s Blocking Your Career and Open the Door to New Opportunities | 12 oct. 2023 | 00:34:49 | |
A former Fortune 50 senior executive turned board director, professor, leadership coach, and author, Ellen Connelly Taaffe is on a mission for women to have more seats and voices at the table of workplace decisions. In her book, The Mirrored Door (Page Two, October 2023), Ellen uses her vast experience to help women understand and navigate through internal and external obstacles to create the future career they desire.
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| Author Chat: I, Human by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic | 05 oct. 2023 | 00:14:19 | |
In this edition of Author Chat, Disrupt Your Career speaks with Tomas about his book, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique (Harvard Business School Press, February 2023). Tomas looks at what it means to be human in the age of AI and explains how AI has the potential to change our lives for better or for worse.
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| Richard Rosser: Helping (ex)Consultants and Finance Professionals Build Careers They Love | 01 oct. 2023 | 00:38:57 | |
Rich Rosser is an ex-McKinsey consultant turned start-up co-founder of Movemeon with Nick Patterson. Their vision is to get all the best jobs for strategy, management consultants and freelance consultants in one place, with none of the frustrations of agencies or job boards. Rich holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford. He is a dad of three and spends Fridays looking after his kids.
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| Author Chat: Successful Career Strategy by Sven Sommerlatte | 26 sept. 2023 | 00:13:34 | |
In this edition of Author Chat, Disrupt Your Career speaks with Sven Sommerlatte about his new book Successful Career Strategy: An HR Practitioner’s Guide to Reach Your Dream Job (Springer, June 2023). Sven Sommerlatte, the CHRO of Boehringher Ingelheim, explains that advancing your career in the best possible way requires a well-structured and targeted approach. An edited version of the conversation follows.
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| Chris Parke: Developing Under-Represented Talent and Building Inclusive Organizations | 01 sept. 2023 | 00:34:49 | |
A business leader, psychologist and executive coach, Chris Parke is passionate about building inclusive organisations where business and individuals thrive. Following a career in investment banking and consulting, he co-founded Talking Talent in 2005 to help organisations link strategy to inclusion and remain relevant in rapidly changing diverse markets. Chris has a diploma in Clinical Organisational Psychology from INSEAD and was awarded a scholarship MBA from Imperial College London.
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| Dr. Aliya Hamid Rao: How Family and Gender Play Out in the Workplace and Careers | 01 août 2023 | 00:33:57 | |
Aliya Hamid Rao is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics. She completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University. Her research interests span the study of work and organizations, family, gender, economic sociology, and emotions. Her first book, Crunch Time: How Married Couples Confront Unemployment, provides a detailed examination of how professionals in the US contend with unemployment. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and publications such as the Financial Times, the New York Times and Harvard Business Review.
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| Amanda Goodall: Why We Need Leaders with Expertise | 01 juil. 2023 | 00:42:55 | |
Amanda Goodall is a Senior Lecturer in Management at Bayes Business School. She started in fashion, then to NGOs, and finally into to academe. She completed her PhD in leadership at Warwick Business School. Her research looks at the relationship between leadership and organizational performance; it shows that leaders should have a deep understanding of the core business of the organizations they are to lead. Amanda publishes in academic journals, practitioner publications and in the media. In June 2023 she released her new book “Credible: The power of Expert Leadership”.
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| Janine Mathó: Propelling Women in Early Career and Keeping them Moving Forward | 15 juin 2023 | 00:37:23 | |
Janine Mathó is a global leader with 20+ years of experience in external relations. A first-generation Cuban-American, she overcame poverty, homelessness, and family trauma in her early career. She has held senior roles in world-class organisations including Pearson and Harvard University. Janine is cofounder & CEO of ExponentialChangemakers, a growing global network for women in the first ten years of their careers working to close the early-career gender gap. She is also an Executive Coach who supports senior female leaders at critical career junctures.
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| Michel Buffet: Unlocking Your Potential and Cultivating Your Leadership Resilience | 14 mai 2023 | 00:24:54 | |
Michel is a Senior Client Partner and a member of Korn Ferry’s Leadership Development Solutions Group. He has extensive experience in executive assessment, coaching, and designing leadership development portfolios. He is passionate about helping leaders and their teams unlock their unrealized potential and cultivate their own and others’ resilience in the face of change and uncertainty. He holds a PhD in organizational psychology from Columbia University and a doctorate in clinical human sciences from the University of Paris.
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| Abel van Staveren: Playing with FIRE - A Portfolio Careerist's Guide to Lifestyle Design | 14 avr. 2023 | 00:36:43 | |
Abel van Staveren is a location-independent portfolio careerist with a passion for helping others achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. As a CEO, Chartered Accountant, Non-Executive Director, and digital nomad, he has built a successful portfolio career spanning various industries, from the shipping sector to private equity and investment management. When he is not busy helping others chart their paths to success, you will find Abel indulging his love for sailing, teaching, and coaching.
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| Mpume Ncube-Daka: Talking About Change | 01 avr. 2023 | 00:31:37 | |
Mpume is an internationally qualified corporate level coach based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She founded About Change Conversations following a corporate career in companies like Unilever, MTN, Ericsson and Multichoice. She is passionate about personal development and has gained a deep understanding of what is required to identify each individual’s unique talents and passion to ultimately benefit organisations while facilitating personal growth. She is the host of the Change Conversations podcast, and also a facilitator, speaker, and non-executive director.
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| Tayo Rockson: How to Connect, Communicate and Build a Career in a Cross-Cultural World | 01 mars 2023 | 00:36:07 | |
Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management, a strategic consulting firm. As the son of a diplomat, he grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He is the host of the podcast As Told by Nomads, author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference, a professor at the Imperial College Business School and has spoken at TEDx, the Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations.
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