3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we sat down with Gilles Morel, global business leader and former EVP at Whirlpool Corporation and Regional President at Mars to uncover key strategies for leadership success.Drawing on his experience leading strategic growth and transformation across top-tier organisations, Gilles shares powerful insights into building resilient teams, overcoming external challenges and mapping out a sustainable leadership journey.In this episode, we explore 3 lessons with Gilles:Growing an Effective TeamNavigating Challenges That Are Out of Your ControlA Map for Your Leadership JourneyThis podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders—many of them Breakthrough alumni—who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it's designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.Find out more about Gilles Morel here: https://it.linkedin.com/in/gimorelFind out more about Habitat for Humanity here: https://www.habitat.org/emeaConnect with our hosts:Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠https://www.bartsayle.com/⁠Justine Kane https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine-kane-she-her-2343529/ Zannah Ryabchuk on ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk/Visit Breakthrough Global Website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.comFollow Breakthrough Global on https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Follow ⁠@globalbreakthrough⁠ on Instagram

How can leaders create truly inclusive and impactful workplace?  Leadership today is about more than just making decisions - it's about listening, learning, and fostering diverse perspectives. But what does it take to lead with authenticity and impact? In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we sat down with Jamie Bechtel, founder of the Kito Impact Foundation and Yellow Card, to explore the power of listening and inclusion in leadership. Drawing from her vast experience in marine conservation and her work with underrepresented groups, Jamie shares valuable insights on how she's transformed communication, carved inclusive spaces, and driven meaningful change. Find out more about Jamie Bechtel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bechtel-j-d-ph-d-45315010

Listen to our new podcast episode where we explore the world of supply chain innovation with Aamir Shaukat, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fiskars Group. With over 20 years of global experience in consumer goods and medical devices, Aamir has led transformative initiatives at industry giants like EssilorLuxottica, JDE Peet's, and Mars. Find out more about Aamir Shaukat here at: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/aamirshaukat

Listen to our new podcast episode where we explore failure, leadership styles, and growth with Philippe Schaillee, CEO of Costa Coffee. Philippe brings a wealth of experience from his high-profile roles at Groupe SEB, Jacobs Douwe Egberts Peets (JDEP), and Sara Lee, where he led significant initiatives in marketing, strategy, and business development across Europe and the U.S. Find out more about Philippe Schaillee here at https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-schaillee-40196b1 

Listen to our new podcast episode where we uncover culture as a prevailing aspect to any organisation.  Simone Dominici, Kiko Milano CEO, has a vast high-profile international experience acquired working in consumer, luxury, beauty, and retail sectors across 6 countries on 3 continents.Throughout his career he held increasingly important roles in Global International Group such as Univeler, Bolton, Coin, Bottega Veneta and Coty.  Simone's expertise and leadership have made significant contributions to the success and growth of these renowned brands. Find out more about Simone Dominici here at https://it.linkedin.com/in/simone-dominici-04423b1

Listen to our new podcast episode where we explore the the ESG strategy is necessary for every business with Tony Kypreos; entrepreneur, corporate innovator, and investor with 30 years leadership experience. Learn how using an ESG strategy can benefit society, the planet, and your business. Tony is currently on the Advisory Council and a Venture Partner for the world's leading UN Sustainable Development Goals Innovation Accelerator, Accelerate2030. He is also active in research and academia as a visiting lecturer and mentor at the University of Cambridge. As an entrepreneur Tony has founded and co founded several companies as well as being part of the senior leadership team for the $800 million Nasdaq IPO of agency.com. Find out more about Tony here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkypreos/

Listen to our new podcast episode where we explore the power of playbook culture from accomplished CEO Pierre Laubies. Pierre's career spans across multiple global companies and he has acquired a strong reputation as a transformative leader focused on fundamental systematic change. Most recently he was the CEO of Coty Inc. A global leader in the beauty industry with a turnover of $9billion and 20,00 employees. Prior to his position, Pierre was the CEO of JDE a privately-owned coffee company and he is now an advisor for a private equity firm. Find out more about Pierre and his career here https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-laubies-385a9936/

How can your business use culture as your competitive advantage? In this episode we are joined by William "Beau" Wrigley Jr. former CEO and chairman of the family founded Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. Beau is a visionary business leader with decades of world-class experience in the global brand building in the consumer products space. In this conversation we discuss the importance of culture in business growth, exploring the cultural transformation Wrigley underwent which helped to take it from a $2billion company to a $6billion company in just 6 years. Breakthrough Website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Listen to our new podcast episode where we explore what it means to have a Squiggly Career with Helen Tupper!  Helen is the co-founder and CEO of Amazing If, a company with an ambition to make careers better for everyone. Together with her business partner Sarah Ellis, she is the author of two Sunday Times bestsellers The Squiggly Career and You Coach You. Their Squiggly Careers podcast is the UKs #1 careers podcast. Helen also works as a Trustee for Working Families, a UK charity with a mission to support families and carers with their work and life commitments. She's held leadership roles for Microsoft, Virgin and BP. To learn more about Helen click here. To listen to the Squiggly Career Podcast click here.  Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Listen to our latest podcast episode with inspiring Lara Brans! Lara is a Senior Executive with 30 years of experience in the FMCG industry. She is now an Executive President for the Asia Pacific region at JDE Peet's. Lara has spent 25 years in the company and worked in 6 different countries across 3 different continents.  In this conversation, we talk about why it's essential to be Full On Inspired, self-aware, and sensitive to different cultures as a leader, especially when leading in different regions around the world.  Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Welcome to the first episode of Series 2! We kick off this new series with an inspiring conversation with a multi-award-winning author and columnist at The Financial Times, Elizabeth Uviebinené. We talk about why it's important to start with ourselves in order to improve the lives of people around us, our businesses, communities, and society. Elizabeth has published five books, including her critically acclaimed bestseller Slay In Your Lane, The Black Girl Bible, and her vision of a better working future in The Reset: Ideas to change how we work and live. She is now building Storia, a network-driven guided journaling app. Elizabeth was awarded Ad Age's 2021 Leading Women in Europe, a Marie Claire Future Shaper and the Groucho Maverick Award for being a 'culturally progressive innovator'. You can follow Elizabeth on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-uviebinene Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/ Buy Elizabeth's books here: Slay In Your Lane, The Black Girl Bible⁠: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slay-Your-Lane-Black-Bible/dp/0008235627 The Reset: Ideas to change how we work and live: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reset-Ideas-Change-Work-Live/dp/1529347432/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685709848&sr=1-1  

Welcome to the final episode of our podcast Series 1 with John Rudaizky! In this conversation we talk about authenticity, purpose and creativity. John is a Partner and Global Brand & Marketing Leader for EY. Prior to this, his career spans world class creative agencies, with his own entrepreneurial venture, having set up his own advertising, PR and digital agency. He's also an early stage startup advisor and investor. You can find John on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rudaizky-07ab454/ Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Today is World Oceans Day and we want to share this very important podcast episode with globally celebrated marine scientist & oceanographer Dr. Gregory Stone. Greg is the recipient of every award available for Diving, Ocean Science & Conservation. He targets his research and thought leadership toward finding ways for humans to use the oceans in sustainable ways. His 12,000 dives for research investigation give him unparalleled knowledge of the ocean and its life. Greg has served in many senior roles during his career, published hundreds of scientific and popular articles, four books, documentaries for Discovery and National Geographic, a TED talk, Davos lecture, and numerous radio and television appearances. You can learn more about Dr Gregory Stone here: https://www.gregstoneocean.com/about-greg-stone-ocean/ You can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstoneocean/ Listen to Greg's Podcast “The Sea Has Many Voices Podcast” here: https://theseahasmanyvoices.com/ Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Welcome to our podcast episode with Steve Challouma! In this conversation, we focus on brand stewardship and intentionality. Steve is a General Manager at Birds Eye UK & Ireland for Nomad Foods, the leading branded business in frozen foods. He has spent almost 25 years in the frozen food sector and led the team which re-established Birds Eye as one of the UK's most-recognised brands. You can find Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevechallouma/ Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Listen to our 8th podcast episode with Paul Cuatrecasas where he talks about the importance of digitisation in organisations and how to retain talent. Paul is the Founder and CEO of Aquaa Partners, a M&A and strategic advisory firm and the author of ‘Go Tech or Go Extinct'. Paul has been quoted in The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, US News & World Report, and Forbes. Learn more about Paul here: https://paulcuatrecasas.com/about/. You can buy Paul's book ‘Go Tech, or Go Extinct : How Acquiring Tech Disruptors Is the Key to Survival and Growth for Established Companies' here: https://paulcuatrecasas.com/go-tech-or-go-extinct/. Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Most leaders lead from the Head. Some are more Hands-On and only a few lead from the Heart. Sylvie shows the power of leading from all three and she explains this 3H Leadership concept in our latest podcast episode! Sylvie is President of Europe & Middle East at SEPHORA. Previously, she was President at COTY Professional and Executive Vice President at P&G. We know from working with Sylvie that she's an example of a leader who really walks the talk. You can find Sylvie's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-moreau-471b8118/ Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Do you want to learn what it takes to maintain an innovative business? Listen to our latest podcast episode on Mindset and Innovation with Dr Tim Moore! Tim is Executive Vice President Shark Robotics at SharkNinja and previously as VP Innovation and CTO for ghd, Tim led and built their world-class laboratory facilities. You can find Tim's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-moore-46766a1 Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Welcome to our fifth podcast episode and the first one in 2022! We started the new year with a great conversation with Paul Chibe, who is CEO of Pabst Brewing Company. Prior to that, Paul was Global President of Sugar Confectionery at Ferrero Group. Before that, he was U.S. Chief Marketing Officer at A-B InBev, where some of his key achievements were creating the large-scale Budweiser Made in America concert series with Jay-Z and launching the Bud Light Platinum and Rita brands. Previously, Paul spent 11 years with Wrigley Company, where he also worked with Breakthrough! You can find Paul's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-chibe-7136365/ Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

In today's episode we'll hear from Alexandra Dariescu, world-renowned concert pianist, teacher, mentor - and creator and producer of 'The Nutcracker and I'. She is also a Cultural Ambassador of Romania, and Officer of the Romanian Crown among many other roles. Alexandra has appeared as a soloist all over the world, performing in the most prestigious concert halls. Alex stands out as an original voice whose fundamental values are shining a light on gender equality in both her concerto and recital programmes as well as championing lesser-known works, advocating for diversity and inclusion. You can watch Alexandra play pieces by female composers on our website. Learn more about Alex here. Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

In this episode you can learn from Janine Chamberlin, who is UK Country Manager and VP - Global Clients Program at LinkedIn. Janine was the thirteenth employee to walk through the doors of LinkedIn offices in London a decade ago. She has experienced the growth of LinkedIn first hand and has personally helped grow the business from the ground up. You can find Janine's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinechamberlin/ This podcast was recorded during the summer of 2021. Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Gary McCullough, who's led transformative growth of some of the world's leading companies. Gary has spent an illustrious career in the public company sector as a CEO, President, senior executive, and board member in market leading consumer and commercial businesses, including the Procter and Gamble Company, the William Wrigley Jr company, and Abbott Laboratories. You can find Gary's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyemccullough/. Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

We are thrilled to kick off our first series with the brand guru Rita Clifton! Rita has worked with leading businesses & organisations around the world. During her career, she has served in many senior roles and board positions including as Vice Chair & Strategy Director for advertising giant, Saatchi & Saatchi and later as UK CEO & Global Chair for Interbrand. Rita was awarded CBE Honours for services to the creative industries in the 2014 New Year's Honours List. Read Rita's Full Bio: https://www.ritaclifton.com/about-rita Buy Rita's Book 'Love Your Imposter: Be Your Best Self, Flaws and All': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Your-Imposter-Flaws-Confident/dp/1789667003 Breakthrough Global website: https://www.breakthroughglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group/ Dr Bart Sayle: https://www.bartsayle.com/

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