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| AI Combined With Leadership for Managers Will Make Teams Lazy, Build Problem Solvers with Fabrice Bernhard | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:38:31 | |
In this episode of It Comes Back to People, Netysha Santos of Avion Consulting sits down with Fabrice Bernhard, Cofounder of Theodo, a multi-country tech consultancy, to discuss building high-performance tech teams. Fabrice shares why the most critical challenges in scaling teams are human, not technical, and how lean principles can transform organizations. He explains the importance of trust, empathy, psychological safety, and collaboration, and how these factors drive innovation and efficiency. Fabrice also discusses his book, The Lean Tech Manifesto, which applies Toyota’s lean production principles to modern software teams. Expect to Learn:
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| How Great Founders Build Teams That Scale Without Losing Culture with Aaron Battista | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:46:25 | |
In this episode of It Comes Back to People, Host Netysha Santos of Avion Consulting, Inc. is joined by Aaron Battista, a seasoned retail industry leader with over 25 years of experience. Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Battista Co., Managing Partner and Chief Retail Officer at The Ember Co., and a retail executive who has worked with global brands including VF Corporation, Gucci, Lucky Brand, and Seven for All Mankind Aaron shares how leadership in modern organizations is deeply tied to people, culture, and trust rather than just strategy or numbers. He explains why high-performing teams thrive when they are given space to learn, make mistakes, and grow. The conversation explores how culture, onboarding, and leadership behavior shape long-term business success, and why human-centered leadership is becoming more important in an AI-driven world. Expect to Learn:
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| The Culture Advantage Business Leaders Need to Survive AI Disruption with Kevin Nelis | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:47:43 | |
In this episode of It Comes Back to People, Host Netysha Santos of Avion Consulting, Inc. sits down with Guest Kevin Nelis, Advisory Principal at True. and a strategy advisor with over a decade of experience across venture building, consulting, and leadership advisory. Kevin breaks down why culture is not a soft concept but the real driver of execution, performance, and survival in modern organizations. He explains how strategy without culture collapses in practice, why investors prioritize founders over products, and how leadership today is about building adaptability in a world shaped by constant AI-driven change. He also introduces the idea of “human infrastructure” and explains why the future belongs to organizations that invest in communication, behavior, trust, and decision-making systems rather than just tools and technology. Expect to Learn:
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| Brilliant with Numbers, Gone in 18 Months: The CFO Paradox | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:51:08 | |
In this episode of It Comes Back to People, Netysha Santos from Avion Consulting sits down with Ken Hickey, CFO coach at Ken Advisory and a finance leader with over 30 years of experience, including 16 years at Microsoft, to discuss the evolving role of the CFO. Ken explains why technical expertise alone is no longer enough and how CFOs must develop strategic leadership skills to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and drive business value. He shares insights on executive presence, the human role of CFOs as a signal to boards and investors, and how finance can be the starting point for AI and digital transformation initiatives within organizations. Expect to Learn:
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| New Episodes Coming Soon | 05 May 2026 | 00:01:12 | |
In the world of leadership, the best talent isn't just filling roles—they're shaping the future of organizations. They're the strategic thinkers, the cultural architects, and the leaders who drive performance through their people. Welcome to Leadership: Risk and Return, hosted by Netysha Santos. With a proven track record in leadership development and executive coaching, Netysha has been empowering organizations to create high-performing teams and visionary leaders for years. This podcast delves into the real-world challenges and opportunities that leaders face across industries, from building cohesive teams to transforming decision-making processes. Whether you're an executive striving to navigate organizational change or a leader looking to elevate your team’s potential, Leadership: Risk and Return is your essential resource for building effective leadership systems that deliver lasting impact. Subscribe now to Leadership: Risk and Return and start redefining what leadership means for your organization. A new episode is coming soon! | |||