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Negli ultimi anni i raggiri finanziari hanno raggiunto dimensioni senza precedenti, con furti di miliardi di euro sottratti attraverso frodi informatiche, inganni e truffe online. È dunque chiaro come siano necessari degli strumenti e dei nuovi standard per verificare l'identità dei beneficiari prima di effettuare i pagamenti. Per parlare di frodi e sicurezza finanziaria, nonché delle nuove normative europee come l'Instant Payment Regulation e i sistemi di verifica del beneficiario, abbiamo invitato Anna Ongaro, Country Manager per l'Italia di Sis ID.Nella sezione delle notizie parliamo di Fengyuan V1.0, una nuova IA cinese completamente open-source per le previsioni meteo e del primo reattore di quarta generazione negli Stati Uniti, che Natura Resources punta a mettere in funzione entro il 2026.--Indice--00:00 - Introduzione01:37 - Una nuova IA cinese per le previsioni meteo (ChinaDaily.com.cn, Luca Martinelli)02:54 - Il primo reattore di Quarta Generazione in USA (HDBlog.it, Matteo Gallo)04:06 - Sis ID: la sfida della sicurezza nei pagamenti istantanei europei (Anna Ongaro, Davide Fasoli, Luca Martinelli)23:26 - Conclusione--Testo--Leggi la trascrizione: https://www.dentrolatecnologia.it/S7E52#testo--Contatti--• www.dentrolatecnologia.it• Instagram (@dentrolatecnologia)• Telegram (@dentrolatecnologia)• YouTube (@dentrolatecnologia)• redazione@dentrolatecnologia.it--Immagini--• Foto copertina: Katemangostar su Freepik--Brani--• Ecstasy by Rabbit Theft• Falling For You by SouMix & Bromar

En Bolivia, el mayor freno para los proyectos FTTH no es la demanda, sino la logística. Tiempos imprevisibles, stock incierto y soporte remoto siguen poniendo en riesgo inversiones clave para operadores e ISP. Frente a ese escenario, Ulises Zhang, Country Manager, y Nancy Villarroel, Gerente Comercial de Lanly Group Bolivia, lideran una estrategia clara: stock real en el país, soporte técnico local y control directo de la cadena de suministro desde fábrica, eliminando intermediarios y reduciendo la incertidumbre operativa del mercado.

Wat gebeurt er als technologie niet bij de code begint, maar bij de mens? In deze aflevering schuift Jessica Kellner, co-founder & CEO van Bits of Love, mee aan tafel bij Lisbeth Imbo en Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be en amazon.nl. Ze praten over hoe AI en data onze markten en ons dagelijks leven veranderen, en waarom de toekomst van online sales digitaal is, maar bovenal “tech with a heart”. Met voorbeelden uit de praktijk en, inclusie en de rol van AWS en Amazon in dat verhaal.Tech Talks is een podcastreeks van Generation WOW in samenwerking met Amazon Belgium, waar innovatie, technologie en ondernemerschap samenkomen, met vrouwen aan het stuur. Host Lisbeth Imbo gaat samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be and amazon.nl, in gesprek met vrouwen die de digitale wereld vormgeven, uitdagen en opnieuw definiëren. In elke aflevering schuift een nieuwe gast aan met eigen lessons learned, eerlijke verhalen en concrete inzichten over online groei, leiderschap en technologie met een hart.

Unemployment has remained near all-time record lows of between four and 5%. Despite that research from the professional social media site LinkedIn, suggests that those already in jobs are “hugging“ those jobs are not sniffing around for newer opportunities. This seems to suggest that the market is not as tight as it once was, and moving around is more of a risk than it might have been. All to discuss with Cara O'Leary the Country Manager with LinkedIn.

Wat gebeurt er wanneer leiderschap, identiteit en familie elkaar raken?In de eerste aflevering van Tech Talks gaat host Lisbeth Imbo samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be en amazon.nl, in gesprek met haar zus Sarah Faict, team en organisatie strateeg over hoe sisterhood een fundament kan vormen voor wie je bent,  als mens én als leider. Ze delen hoe waarden, veiligheid, spiegels en onderlinge steun hun professionele groei versnellen, en waarom zelfkennis en verbondenheid steeds opnieuw richting geven in een complexe wereld.Een warm, herkenbaar en eerlijk gesprek over de kracht van relaties achter sterke leiderschapstrajecten.Tech Talks is een podcastreeks van Generation WOW in samenwerking met Amazon Belgium, waar innovatie, technologie en ondernemerschap samenkomen, met vrouwen aan het stuur. Host Lisbeth Imbo gaat samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be and amazon.nl, in gesprek met vrouwen die de digitale wereld vormgeven, uitdagen en opnieuw definiëren. In elke aflevering schuift een nieuwe gast aan met eigen lessons learned, eerlijke verhalen en concrete inzichten over online groei, leiderschap en technologie met een hart. 

Van idee aan de schoolpoort tot Oprahs “Favorite Things”: in deze aflevering vertelt Julie Vets, founder van GOFLUO, hoe ze een “gat in de markt” omzette in een sterk, omni-channel brand. Samen met host Lisbeth Imbo en Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be en amazon.nl, praat ze over de moed om te starten, de strategie om te schalen en wat het betekent om een digitale business duurzaam vol te houden. Met concrete inzichten over online verkoop, Amazon als zoekmachine, internationale groei en dat iconische moment op Oprah's “Favorite Things”-lijst.Tech Talks is een podcastreeks van Generation WOW in samenwerking met Amazon Belgium, waar innovatie, technologie en ondernemerschap samenkomen, met vrouwen aan het stuur. Host Lisbeth Imbo gaat samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be and amazon.nl, in gesprek met vrouwen die de digitale wereld vormgeven, uitdagen en opnieuw definiëren. In elke aflevering schuift een nieuwe gast aan met eigen lessons learned, eerlijke verhalen en concrete inzichten over online groei, leiderschap en technologie met een hart.

Hoe bouw je als Belgische leader een merk dat tegelijk wetenschappelijk onderbouwd, online schaalbaar én menselijk blijft? In deze aflevering gaat host Lisbeth Imbo samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be en amazon.nl, in gesprek met Amandine De Paepe, scientist & founder van Insentials. Ze hebben het over innovatief leiderschap, de kracht van een duidelijke missie, internationaal groeien (van België naar Parijs en New York) en hoe je technologie, zoals Amazon Belgium, gebruikt om vertrouwen en community op te bouwen rond je brand.Tech Talks is een podcastreeks van Generation WOW in samenwerking met Amazon Belgium, waar innovatie, technologie en ondernemerschap samenkomen, met vrouwen aan het stuur. Host Lisbeth Imbo gaat samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be and amazon.nl, in gesprek met vrouwen die de digitale wereld vormgeven, uitdagen en opnieuw definiëren. In elke aflevering schuift een nieuwe gast aan met eigen lessons learned, eerlijke verhalen en concrete inzichten over online groei, leiderschap en technologie met een hart.

Elke online business groeit sneller dan ooit, maar achter die snelheid schuilt ook kwetsbaarheid. Samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be en amazon.nl, en Greet Dekocker, Managing Director of Becom, the Belgian eCommerce Federation, the Belgian eCommerce federation, gaat Lisbeth Imbo op zoek naar de tools, inzichten en digitale hygiëne die je nodig hebt om je onderneming te beschermen én te versterken. Ze bespreken de kansen voor vrouwelijke ondernemers, de groei van digitale verkoopkanalen en waarom marktplaatsen het speelveld toegankelijker maken. Daarnaast komen de grootste uitdagingen rond regelgeving, risico's en AI aan bod en hoe technologie ondernemers kan helpen om slimmer, efficiënter en veiliger te schalen.Tech Talks is een podcastreeks van Generation WOW in samenwerking met Amazon Belgium, waar innovatie, technologie en ondernemerschap samenkomen, met vrouwen aan het stuur. Host Lisbeth Imbo gaat samen met Eva Faict, Country Manager of amazon.com.be and amazon.nl, in gesprek met vrouwen die de digitale wereld vormgeven, uitdagen en opnieuw definiëren. In elke aflevering schuift een nieuwe gast aan met eigen lessons learned, eerlijke verhalen en concrete inzichten over online groei, leiderschap en technologie met een hart.

25 Jahre, drei Branchenriesen und ein gemeinsames Fragen: Wie bleibt ein Unternehmen über Jahrzehnte relevant und menschlich? Payback, Amazon und eBay teilen ihre Momente von Mut, Fehlschlägen und Wendepunkten. Innovation entsteht aus Fehlern, Lernen aus Krise, Echtheit aus Rückschlägen. Es geht um Leadership, Community und das Glück, sich selbst immer wieder zu hinterfragen. Wer Bestand will, braucht mehr als Erfolg – nämlich den Willen, immer wieder neu zu beginnen. Du erfährst... …wie Payback aus 25 Jahren Firmengeschichte Relevanz bewahrt. …welche Innovationsstrategien Amazon und eBay für nachhaltiges Wachstum nutzen. …warum emotionale Kundenbindung bei eBay und Payback entscheidend bleibt. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

Leading digital bank Monzo has announced that it has secured a full banking licence from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to enable it to take its much-loved product into European markets and supercharge its global ambitions. Founded in 2015 and fully regulated in the UK since 2017, Monzo has grown to become the UK's leading digital bank, a household name and much-loved brand, trusted by more than 14 million customers and over 800,000 businesses. With a mission to make money work for everyone, it has pioneered tools and features that transform people's relationship with money. With today's news, Monzo becomes the first digital bank fully regulated by the CBI. This licence unlocks the next chapter in the company's mission to expand into Europe, starting with Ireland. With its European headquarters and a growing team in Dublin, the bank will be working closely with customers to deliver a product that solves real problems and puts them in control of their finances. Michael Carney, EU CEO at Monzo, said: "The approval from European regulators means we can now take our much-loved products and service to millions more personal and business customers. Monzo has already proven that by combining the trust of a regulated bank with cutting-edge technology, we can truly transform people's relationship with money. Today marks a significant step forward in our global mission to make money work for everyone." Elaine Deehan, Country Manager for Ireland at Monzo: "We're excited to be launching an Irish digital bank serving customers and businesses. People here are tech-savvy who value digital-first products that are built around their real life. Banking with Monzo is designed to make managing money effortless - an account with no maintenance fees, packed with clever savings, budgeting and security features and human customer support on hand 24/7." A new kind of free bank account in Ireland In the coming months, Irish customers will be able to apply for Monzo's free personal, joint, business, children's, and instant-access savings accounts - all managed in one easy-to-use app, packed with powerful budgeting tools. Each will come with an Irish IBAN, giving customers the confidence and convenience of a locally licensed bank. Monzo's free instant access savings account allows customers to start saving with as little as €1 and access their money whenever they need it. The account will offer a competitive 1.6% variable interest rate, which is nearly twelve times the average Irish rate on overnight deposits.. Monzo's business accounts are designed to make life simpler for small businesses and sole traders, with fast digital onboarding, automated Tax Pots, integrated invoicing and real-time financial visibility. Every Monzo account is powered by industry-leading technology built for reliability, fraud prevention and security with access to 24/7 human support - either directly in the app or over the phone. Early access and opportunity to co-create products The Monzo team will work closely with its first personal and business customers to test and shape Monzo's first products for Ireland. By working hand-in-hand with customers, Monzo aims to deliver a banking experience that truly reflects what Irish customers deserve. Starting today, individuals and businesses can register at www.monzo.com/ie to join Monzo's waitlist for early access. See more stories here.

You've booked flights, hotels and activities for your summer trip. But have you considered how you're going to pay your way?This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Tristan Dakin, Wise's Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, to discuss travel money options and other tips for your summer holiday abroad.01:42 Choosing the right payment method04:57 Local or home currency?07:07 The most expensive ATM withdrawal fees09:28 Can digital wallets be used everywhere?11:32 How to keep your money safe13:44 Final tips15:51 Conclusion #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #tristandakin #travelPodcast Links:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: podcast@moneymag.com.auGet stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

En este episodio de Bares y Cócteles exploramos el significado del tiempo, el proceso y el legado detrás de Flor de Caña, una casa ronera con 135 años de historia.Platicamos con Mauricio Solórzano, Global Brand Ambassador, y Alex Solórzano, Country Manager, sobre el origen de la marca en Nicaragua, el respeto por el añejamiento natural y la importancia de no acelerar los procesos. También hablamos de su compromiso social y ambiental, desde la plantación de más de un millón de árboles, el uso de energía renovable y la fundación de un hospital que nació de una experiencia que marcó a la familia.Recorrimos la historia detrás de la edición especial Flor de Caña 35 Años, una botella de producción limitada que refleja décadas de paciencia, una tapa volcánica inspirada en su origen y una filosofía donde el tiempo es parte esencial del sabor.Una conversación sobre tradición, responsabilidad y cómo el respeto al proceso puede transformar una marca en un legado.#FlorDeCaña#BaresyCócteles#RonPremium

In dieser Episode erfährst du, warum Risikomanagement und Customer Experience eigentlich zwei Seiten derselben Medaille sind. Anca Eisner-Schwarz, Country Manager von CRIF Österreich, zeigt, wie Daten nicht nur Sicherheit schaffen, sondern Kundenerlebnisse ermöglichen, die leicht, schnell und vertrauensvoll wirken. Sie spricht darüber, warum echtes Zuhören mehr wert ist als jedes Dashboard – und weshalb kluge Datenarbeit heute zum wichtigsten Motor für Kundennähe geworden ist.

The following article of the Energy industry is: “Electricity and the Next Round of USMCA Negotiations” by María José Treviño, Country Manager, Acclaim Energy.

This week we are joined by our great friends at American Express - Dan Edelman, VP and Country Manager - to talk all about Small Business Saturday and why it is so important to get out and support your local small businesses this 6th December. Enjoy!

Conheça a história e carreira do Rodrigo Navarro (@rrnavas), o executivo e triatleta que está a frente da @monsterenergy no Brasil

En Colombia han nacido inventos y desarrollos que han salvado vidas en todo el mundo, sin embargo, la inversión pública y privada en investigación y desarrollo en el país es bastante baja. ¿Cuál es el riesgo de no tener soberanía tecnológica?Para este capítulo hablamos con Juan David Aristizábal, emprendedor social y fundador de Talento Latam; con Santiago Amador, gerente de Ágata, agencia de Analítica de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial; con Juanita Rodriguez Kattah, Country Manager de Bitso en Colombia; con Mauricio Hoyos, CEO de Sencia; con  Víctor Saavedra, director de la Agencia Distrital para la Educación Superior, la Ciencia y la Tecnología, Atenea; y con Lorena Valencia, CEO y cofundadora de Octopus Force.

In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa is joined by Alison Dunn, Country Manager for Amazon Ireland. This is a fast-paced conversation about her career across retail and the impact Amazon.ie is having on Ireland's e-commerce landscape. From the Irish launch in March 2025 to rural delivery, support for local sellers and the trends reshaping how we shop, Alison offers a clear view of where Irish retail is heading next.Key Discussion TopicsWhat went into launching Amazon.ie and why it matters for Irish customersIreland's shifting shopping habits and their report ‘The Impact of E-commerce on Consumers in Ireland'How online and in-store experiences complement each otherImproving rural access through Amazon's partnership with An PostHow Amazon empowers Irish brands to scale globallyMarketplace vs retailer, what it means for Irish SMEsChristmas campaign with Friends of The Elderly x AmazonFor information on how to start selling on Amazon, visit:https://sellercentral.amazon.ie/ Friends of the Elderly x Amazon Christmas 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkSC8O1W6P0&t=49s

Can spending money actually build your long-term wealth? Sharesies says yes. Scott Nixon, GM Sharesies Personal, and Ruth Riviere, Country Manager for Mastercard, are talking about Spend (AKA the Sharesies debit card) and the Investback reward system that earns 1% investments as you spend. Scott explains how day-to-day money management is a big part of wealth, how payments factor into Sharesies’ bigger vision, and Mastercard's role in creating network access. Why is NZ’s digital payments adoption lower than in Australia and Europe? Why is now such a crucial moment for new tech to challenge the country's consolidated retail banking environment? Plus, hear about anti-fraud innovations like tokenization, biometrics, and numberless cards. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The job market remains in a tough spot despite modest improvements. The latest Seek NZ Employment Report finds job ad volumes have risen 1% for the fourth consecutive month and 7% year-on-year. The growth is seen across most regions and industries. Country manager Rob Clark says we're heading in the right direction. He told Mike Hosking that hospitality and tourism is important over the summer, but they've also seen some good progress in other industries, such as IT and construction. IT is now up 15% year-on-year, he says, and construction is up almost 30% now. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls for shoppers to choose smaller businesses this black Friday, and holiday season. Data from accounting service - Xero - reveals shifting just 10% of consumer spending from big to small retailers, could bring $11billion into independent businesses. That excludes spending like utilities, and transport. Xero Country Manager Bridget Snelling says consumers must consider shopping locally for the benefits. She says shopping locally improves our economy as small businesses make up 97 percent of all business nationwide. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexa Plus is now available in Canada. This episode breaks down how Amazon's new AI assistant changes everyday tasks, smart home control, privacy management, and accessibility for Canadians.Marc sits down with Allison Siperco, Country Manager for Alexa Canada, to explore the next generation of Amazon's assistant. Alexa Plus brings a smarter, more conversational AI that can understand casual speech, take action in the real world, and simplify daily routines without needing a phone.Allison explains how Alexa Plus can build routines through natural conversation, manage schedules from emails and screenshots, control smart home devices with simple phrases, and help parents keep track of busy households. She also details how the assistant improves accessibility with features like SightWise, which helps identify items and read packaging through the Echo Show camera.This episode also covers privacy controls built into Alexa Plus, how the wake word triggers listening, device compatibility, early access in Canada, and why the new Echo devices are optimized for the updated experience.Listeners will hear real examples that show how Alexa Plus can help Canadians stay organized, automate their home, and access information more easily. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Come as you are works in Japan when leaders are also willing to read the air and meet people where they are". "Japan isn't as risk-averse as people think; it is uncertainty avoidance and consensus norms like nemawashi and ringi-sho that slow decisions". "In Japan, numbers are universal, but how people feel about those numbers is where real leadership begins". "For foreign leaders, kindness, patience, and genuine curiosity are far more powerful than charisma or title". "Women leaders who embrace their own style, instead of copying male role models, can quietly transform Japanese workplaces".   Joanne Lin is Senior Director, APAC, for Deckers Brands, the American company behind UGG, HOKA, and Teva. Born in Taiwan and raised in Canada, she later completed her MBA at Boston University and began her career in Boston, working in a trading company and then at Merrill Lynch Investment Company. In 2000, she moved to Japan for family reasons and has since built a 25-year leadership career in this complex market. In Japan, Joanne first held senior finance roles, including Head of Finance for Reebok Japan and CFO for Aegis Media, where she worked on mergers and acquisitions. She joined Deckers over thirteen years ago as CFO for Japan and was later asked to step in as interim Country Manager for Deckers Japan. Today she is back in an APAC-wide role, responsible for finance and strategy across 15 markets, including Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand. Her remit covers subsidiaries and distributor markets alike, requiring constant adaptation across cultures. Throughout her journey, Joanne has learned to reconcile a direct, North American style with Japan's more implicit, consensus-driven culture. Often mistaken for Japanese because of her appearance, she calls herself the "invisible gaijin", using that ambiguity to observe carefully, read body language, and bridge cultural expectations. Her leadership story is one of resilience, curiosity, and the quiet confidence to lead as herself in a country that often expects conformity. Joanne Lin's leadership journey began far from Japan. Born in Taiwan and raised in Toronto, she grew up immersed in North American directness, meritocracy, and straight-talking feedback. After completing an MBA at Boston University, she started her career in Boston, first at a trading company and then at Merrill Lynch Investment Company, building a strong foundation in finance. Numbers, ratios, and cash flows were her native business language long before she ever heard the phrase kūki o yomu — "reading the air" — in Japan. In 2000, she moved to Japan for family reasons, expecting to build a career but not realising how deeply the culture would challenge her assumptions about leadership. She entered the corporate world here without Japanese language skills and without local experience. Physically, many colleagues assumed she was Japanese, or at least of Japanese descent, and treated her accordingly. She jokes that she became an "invisible gaijin": expected to understand unspoken rules despite never having grown up with them. Early on, she discovered that in Japan, silence often speaks louder than words. Concepts akin to nemawashi — the quiet groundwork of building consensus before meetings — and the unspoken pressure to align with the group meant that decisions rarely came from a single, charismatic leader. Instead, she had to watch faces, posture and micro-reactions around the table. While she came from an environment where people said "yes" or "no" clearly, in Japan phrases like "I'll think about it" could mean "no" 80% of the time. Learning to interpret these signals became as important as reading the P&L. Her career advanced steadily through senior finance roles: Head of Finance for Reebok Japan, CFO for Aegis Media leading M&A, and later CFO for Deckers Japan. Over thirteen years at Deckers, she helped steer the growth of brands such as UGG and the fast-rising performance brand HOKA in one of the world's most competitive footwear markets. Eventually, she was asked to serve as interim Country Manager for Deckers Japan, an opportunity that tested her ability to go beyond numbers and lead entire functions including sales, marketing, HR and retail. Joanne's leadership philosophy is grounded in being genuine and transparent. She believes in explaining the "why" behind decisions, giving context, and aligning people rather than simply seeking agreement. She spends time helping non-finance colleagues understand what gross margin, discounts and operating income mean in practical terms, translating finance into everyday language rather than using it as a gatekeeping tool. Engagement surveys, where Japan often scores modestly compared with global benchmarks, have been a recurring theme in her work. Rather than blaming culture, she looks at how questions are worded, how norms shape responses, and then uses those insights to design practical remedies — from "lunch and learn" sessions to cross-functional gatherings and new-joiner lunches with senior leaders. As a woman leader, Joanne has wrestled with impostor syndrome yet chosen to step forward anyway. She sees many high-potential women in Japan holding back, waiting to be "perfect" before raising their hand. Her message to them is clear: trust yourself, recognise your natural strengths in communication and empathy, and accept that no leader — male or female — is ever fully ready. In the end, her story is about blending global experience with local nuance, leading with kindness and clarity, and proving that one can honour Japanese culture while still bringing a distinct, authentic leadership style to the table. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? For Joanne, leadership in Japan is defined by what is not said. The real meeting often happens before and after the official meeting, through nemawashi, where stakeholders quietly shape outcomes. In the room, kūki o yomu — reading the air — is critical: leaders must observe body language, side glances and subtle hesitations to interpret what people truly think. Formal tools like ringi-sho workflows, built on stamped approvals and consensus, reinforce a collective approach to decision-making. Japanese employees often assume the leader should already know their needs without them having to say it. That expectation of intuitive understanding, combined with a strong norm of harmony, makes empathetic listening and patience indispensable leadership skills. Why do global executives struggle? Global executives often arrive with a Western template: clear targets, rapid decisions, direct feedback. In Japan, that can clash with a culture that prizes stability, seniority and group consensus. Leaders may misinterpret indirect communication as indecisiveness or lack of ambition, when in fact people are carefully weighing the impact on the group. Engagement surveys then show Japan at the bottom of global rankings, and headquarters misreads this as disengagement, rather than a reflection of conservative scoring norms. Many foreign leaders also underestimate how much time must be invested in trust-building, one-on-one conversations, and slow-burn relationship work before people feel safe to share ideas or challenge the status quo. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Joanne sees Japan as more uncertainty-avoidant than risk-averse in the pure financial sense. As a finance professional, she knows that commercial risk can be quantified — through scenarios, ratios and forecasts. But in Japan, the social and reputational risks loom equally large: who will be blamed if this fails, what will it do to group harmony, how will customers react? These uncertainty factors slow decisions more than the numbers themselves. Leaders who introduce tools like decision intelligence platforms, scenario simulation or even digital twins of supply chains can help Japanese teams see risk in a structured way, reducing the emotional fear around uncertainty and making experimentation feel safer. What leadership style actually works? The style that works for Joanne is grounded in transparency, modesty and consistency. She leads by example, explaining not only what must be done, but why, and what it means for individuals and teams. She tries to give her people "airtime", resisting the urge — common to many finance leaders — to jump straight to the solution. In practice, that means listening to ideas without immediate judgement, thanking people publicly for their input, and celebrating small wins as much as big milestones. She maintains high standards but increasingly recognises that not everyone should be held to the same work rhythm she sets for herself. Alignment, not forced agreement, is the goal: people may disagree but still commit to the path once they feel heard. How can technology help? Technology, in Joanne's world, is not just about efficiency; it is a bridge between data and human behaviour. Advanced analytics, dashboards and decision-support tools can make trade-offs between margin, volume and investment more tangible for non-finance teams. AI-driven text analysis of engagement comments can surface themes that traditional surveys miss, helping leaders understand sentiment behind Japan's modest scoring patterns. Scenario modelling and digital twins of operations can turn abstract risks into concrete options, making it easier for consensus-driven teams to move forward. At its best, technology supports nemawashi by giving everyone a shared, data-informed picture, rather than replacing dialogue. Does language proficiency matter? Joanne arrived in Japan with no Japanese language ability and was forced to become an intense observer of body language and context. That experience convinced her that leadership is possible without fluency — but far more sustainable with it. Learning Japanese shows respect, reduces distance, and makes informal conversations and humour possible. Even basic proficiency helps leaders understand nuance in ringi documents, hallway chats, and customer feedback. She encourages foreign leaders to invest in language learning not as a checkbox, but as a signal of commitment to the market and to their teams. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? Her core lesson is simple yet demanding: be kind, be open, and be yourself. Leaders should stop expecting perfection from themselves and from others, especially in a country where external shocks like currency swings, tariffs and pandemics can derail even the best-laid plans. Instead, they should focus on doing their best, communicating clearly, and treating people with respect. For women leaders especially, Joanne's message is to step forward even when self-doubt whispers otherwise — to recognise that their strengths in empathy, communication and cultural sensitivity are not "soft" add-ons but central to effective leadership in Japan. In the long run, success here is less about heroics and more about steady, human-centred leadership that people genuinely want to follow. Timecoded Summary [00:00] The conversation opens with an introduction to Deckers Brands, the American company headquartered in Santa Barbara and best known in Japan for UGG, HOKA and Teva. Joanne explains that Deckers historically functions as a holding-style company, acquiring and growing footwear brands, and that Japan is a key market where three major brands are active. She outlines her current role as Senior Director, APAC, overseeing finance and strategy across 15 countries, including both subsidiaries and distributor markets. [05:20] Joanne traces her career arc: Taiwanese by birth, raised in Canada, MBA from Boston University, then finance roles in Boston with a trading company and Merrill Lynch Investment Company. In 2000 she relocates to Japan for family reasons, later becoming Head of Finance for Reebok Japan and CFO for Aegis Media, working on M&A. She joins Deckers over thirteen years ago as CFO for Japan and eventually steps into an interim Country Manager role, before returning to a wider APAC mandate based in Japan. [12:45] The discussion shifts to cultural adjustment. Because she "looks Japanese", colleagues initially assume she understands Japanese norms. She describes becoming an "invisible gaijin", held to local expectations without having grown up here. She learns to read the air, focusing on facial expressions, body language and context. Phrases like "I'll consider it" often conceal a "no", and she gradually becomes adept at interpreting such indirect communication. Her direct North American instincts must be tempered by Japanese expectations for restraint and harmony. [19:30] Finance and human reactions to numbers come into focus. Joanne notes that while sales, gross margin and SG&A appear objective, different functions interpret them in varied ways: finance may celebrate high margins while sales may worry they are under-investing. She stresses the importance of explaining financial concepts in simple terms, almost as if speaking to a 10-year-old, so that everyone can understand consequences. Her temporary shift from CFO to GM broadens her empathy for non-finance views and deepens her appreciation for cross-functional tension. [26:10] Attention turns to team engagement and communication. Japan's engagement survey scores routinely trail global averages, a pattern she attributes partly to cultural modesty and translation issues. Instead of accepting low scores as fate, she focuses on post-survey action: leaders are asked to talk openly with teams, understand expectations, and co-create remedies. Concrete initiatives such as "lunch and learn" sessions and new-joiner lunches with directors help break silos, humanise leadership and create informal nemawashi-like spaces where people can ask questions and share concerns. [33:40] Joanne discusses culture-building under the umbrella of Deckers' "Come as you are" value. She supports self-expression — even store staff in gender-fluid fashion — as long as it's tasteful and customer-appropriate. Her own leadership style is to be genuine, transparent and open about vulnerabilities. She balances the efficiency of top-down directives with the long-term benefits of participation: while consensus-building and alignment take time, they reduce turnover, re-training costs and disengagement. [40:15] Gender and leadership come into sharper focus. Joanne recounts her own bouts of impostor syndrome and the temptation, earlier in her career, to doubt her readiness for bigger roles. She notes that many women hesitate to raise their hands until they feel almost 100% qualified, while men may step up with far less. She encourages aspiring women leaders to recognise their strengths in empathy and nuanced communication, to "give it a try" even when not fully confident, and to view setbacks as learning rather than final verdicts. [47:30] The interview closes with advice for foreign leaders coming to Japan. Joanne emphasises being open, respectful and kind — to oneself and to others. She urges leaders to accept that Japan's deep-rooted culture will not change in a short posting, and that success depends on adapting rather than trying to remodel the country. Learning Japanese, even imperfectly, is both a sign of respect and a practical tool for building trust. Ultimately, she argues, effective leadership in Japan is about balancing data and humanity, global standards and local nuance, ambition and empathy. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

Juan Pablo Barrios, country manager de Midea by Diario La república

The following article of the E-Commerce & Retail industry is: “Cash Isn't King Anymore: What Sales Teams Really Value” by Juan Valencia, Country Manager México, Dcanje.

A Trade Republic anunciou recentemente que passou a disponibilizar um conjunto de classes de ativos na sua plataforma. Falamos de mercados privados, obrigações e também anunciou uma nova wallet de criptomoedas.  Neste episódio do podcast MoneyBar, recebemos Pablo López Gil-Albarellos, Country Manager da Trade Republic para Portugal e Espanha, para uma conversa interessante onde ele nos vem esclarecer cada detalhe destas novidades de investimento. Inscreva-se na Masterclass “O Momento de Investir”: https://bit.ly/MomentodeInvestir  Subscreva a Newsletter: Newsletter MoneyLab – https://bit.ly/NewsletterMoneyLab  Junte-se ao grupo de Telegram: https://bit.ly/moneylab-telegram  Redes Sociais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarabarroso  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbarabarrosoblog/  Subscreva os canais de Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/barbarabarroso  https://www.youtube.com/moneylabpt  Para falar sobre eventos, programas e formação: https://www.moneylab.pt/  Disclaimer: Todo o conteúdo presente neste podcast tem apenas fins informativos e educacionais e não constitui uma recomendação ou qualquer tipo de aconselhamento financeiro.

In this episode, we explore how KATE Media's dedicated on-table ordering and payment device is changing the way restaurants serve, sell, and scale. Host Chris Fletcher chats with Manuel Costin, Country Manager at KATE Media, about why a physical, brandable device outperforms QR codes — boosting guest control, staff efficiency, and average spend.

En este nuevo capítulo de FintechTalks, Adolfo Rey conversa con Ernesto Serrano, Country Manager de Snowflake en Colombia, sobre cómo los datos están dejando de ser un costo para convertirse en el motor del crecimiento y la innovación. Desde el Latam Fintech Market, exploramos cómo IA, multicloud y monetización de datos están redefiniendo la manera en que las empresas toman decisiones y crean valor.Snowflake está cambiando las reglas del juego al democratizar el acceso a la data: desde grandes corporaciones hasta startups pueden hoy hablar con sus datos, automatizar procesos y construir inteligencia en tiempo real.

Send us a textThe Third Way - The Intrapreneur's Path from Inside with Junichi YamashitaWhen people talk about innovation, they present two choices: leave and start fresh, or stay and accept the status quo. But there's a third way—proven in Japanese organizations by someone who's walked this path multiple times.Junichi Yamashita built digital products used by millions—Coke ON (65M downloads), multiple Rakuten ventures—all from inside established companies. This isn't theory. It's how innovation actually happens in Japanese organizations, told by someone who's done it repeatedly.✅ What You'll LearnHow to create momentum when starting with nothingThe two types of "no" in Japanese business—and why it mattersGetting beyond inspiration: the actual logistics of innovationCreating scenarios that win stakeholder supportBeing different as an advantage in your organizationDX lessons that matter for AI transformation

En Capital Intereconomía, los Desayunos Capital han estado protagonizados por Inma Cima, Country Manager de Fastned España, compañía europea líder en recarga ultrarrápida de vehículos eléctricos, que acaba de inaugurar sus dos primeras estaciones en el país, ubicadas en Garraf Norte y Garraf Sur (Barcelona), con un total de 16 puntos de carga de hasta 400 kW, capaces de ofrecer 300 kilómetros de autonomía en tan solo 15 minutos. Cima ha subrayado que este lanzamiento marca el inicio de un ambicioso plan de expansión, con el objetivo de alcanzar una docena de estaciones a corto plazo y hasta 80 infraestructuras en 2030. Para Fastned, España “juega un papel clave en la transición hacia una movilidad eléctrica más avanzada” gracias a su posición estratégica y al creciente compromiso con la descarbonización. La directiva ha destacado también los principales retos del sector, entre ellos la burocracia y la falta de un marco regulatorio homogéneo, que siguen ralentizando el despliegue de la red de recarga. “Tenemos la tecnología y la inversión, pero necesitamos agilidad administrativa”, señaló. Además, defendió la importancia de la colaboración público-privada como motor del cambio hacia una movilidad más sostenible. Fastned se diferencia por su modelo de recarga ultrarrápida abierta y universal, disponible para todos los vehículos eléctricos, y por el diseño de sus estaciones —amplias, cubiertas y con energía 100% renovable— que busca mejorar la experiencia del usuario. Cima apuntó que España tiene “una gran oportunidad para liderar la movilidad eléctrica en Europa”, si logra acelerar la implantación de infraestructura de alta calidad. En la segunda parte del programa, Carlos Cruzado, portavoz de GESTHA, explicó los motivos detrás de la huelga convocada por los Técnicos de Hacienda para el 26 de noviembre, que incluirá una manifestación en Madrid con profesionales llegados de toda España. Cruzado denunció la falta de reconocimiento profesional y retributivo del colectivo, reclamando una reestructuración interna y mejoras en las condiciones laborales. Finalmente, Ángel Barajas, presidente de la Sociedad Española de Economía del Deporte, analizó “El poder del dinero en el deporte”, reflexionando sobre el creciente peso de fondos de inversión y magnates internacionales en la propiedad de clubes y competiciones. Barajas advirtió que, aunque estos capitales aportan liquidez y profesionalización, también plantean riesgos de pérdida de identidad y sostenibilidad a largo plazo, señalando la necesidad de una regulación más equilibrada en el sector.

En un mundo empresarial donde los algoritmos, la automatización y la inmediatez parecen dominarlo todo, Pedro Maldonado, Country Manager de Amazon Business México, nos recuerda que la verdadera innovación sigue teniendo un origen profundamente humano: la empatía y la capacidad de escuchar.Su historia comienza en los pasillos de las grandes cadenas de farmacias en Estados Unidos, donde descubrió que para conectar con el consumidor hispano no bastaba con traducir mensajes o adaptar productos. Había que entender sus valores, su identidad y sus aspiraciones. Esa lección lo marcó para siempre.Hoy, liderando una de las divisiones más importantes de Amazon, Pedro mantiene la misma filosofía: las mejores estrategias nacen de escuchar, comprender y cocrear junto con el cliente.En este episodio de El Rodcast, comparte cómo ese enfoque humano se ha convertido en la clave para construir relaciones duraderas, impulsar la innovación y transformar la manera en que las empresas generan valor.

Para o Country Manager do grupo, o Brasil tem todas as condições de mostrar que é líder em práticas sustentáveis no campo. Era do Clima: Rumo à COP-30 é apresentado por Ajinomoto, Ambipar, BNDES, Governo Federal, Governo do Pará, Hydro e JBS e patrocinado por Zurich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daniel Ferreiro, presidente y country manager de Parex Resources Colombia by Diario La república

Álvaro Cohen, country manager para Lego de Continente, distribuidor oficial de Lego en Colombia by Diario La república

En este episodio nos sentamos a platicar con Ignacio Bernaldo de Quirós, Country Manager para España de Golf GameBook, una de las plataformas digitales más innovadoras del mundo del golf. Hablamos del impacto que está teniendo en la forma en que los golfistas viven sus rondas, cómo ayuda a mejorar su juego y cómo está conectando a miles de jugadores alrededor del mundo como una verdadera red social para golfistas.Además, compartimos anécdotas, reflexiones y buena charla de golf con un apasionado y gran conocedor del deporte.⛳️ Tecnología, comunidad y golf del bueno... ¡No te lo pierdas!

En este episodio, desglosamos "El Futuro del Commerce Conversacional: Lecciones desde Brasil" junto a Thiago Goncalves, Country Manager México de Blip. Thiago, quien ha liderado expansiones tecnológicas en LatAm por más de veinte años, está construyendo la operación mexicana desde cero para Blip, la plataforma de IA Conversacional más grande de Brasil.La conversación explora la perspectiva única de Thiago: cómo aplicar las lecciones de la transformación brasileña en el mercado mexicano. Analizamos la decisión crítica de adaptar la estrategia brasileña para México y por qué funcionalidades exitosas en un país deben rediseñarse completamente para otro.Discutimos el reto de las conversaciones de chatbot que fallan por falta de contexto cultural. Abordamos el gran debate del ecosistema: si el comercio conversacional es un sustituto que hará obsoletas a las plataformas web o si es un complemento que requiere orquestación inteligente de canales.Thiago revela el KPI que más le obsesiona como Country Manager y comparte una predicción controversial sobre el futuro del commerce conversacional en México.El takeaway estratégico principal es que el comercio conversacional es más que tecnología: se trata de rediseñar por completo la relación marca-consumidor. Las empresas exitosas serán aquellas que entiendan que el futuro del retail es conversacional, personalizado y culturalmente inteligente.

¿De verdad no tienes tiempo para cuidarte… o simplemente no lo estás priorizando?En este episodio platico con Luis Carlos Chapa, Country Manager de TotalPass, sobre cómo el bienestar físico y mental puede transformar tu rendimiento laboral, tu enfoque y hasta tus resultados financieros.Hablamos de las excusas más comunes —como el clásico “no tengo tiempo para hacer ejercicio”— y de cómo pequeñas acciones pueden marcar una gran diferencia en tu energía, tu motivación y tu desempeño.Además, exploramos cómo herramientas como TotalPass, una app que reúne cientos de gimnasios y actividades de bienestar en una sola membresía, pueden adaptarse a cualquier estilo de vida, incluso el más ocupado.Este episodio no trata de fitness, trata de vivir mejor, pensar más claro y rendir al máximo sin desgastarte.

En Capital Intereconomía, la tertulia de mercados ha reunido a cuatro referentes del sector financiero: Lorenzo Coletti, director para Iberia en Pictet AM; Patricia López Molina, responsable de Distribución de Iberia en GAM; Ralph Elder, Managing Director Iberia/Latam en BNY Investments; y Ramón-Borja Álvarez de Toledo, Country Manager de Swisscanto International Asset Management. Los expertos han coincidido en que los resultados empresariales del tercer trimestre pueden convertirse en un nuevo catalizador para las bolsas, especialmente en Estados Unidos, donde las grandes tecnológicas siguen marcando el ritmo del mercado. Se ha hablado del FOMO (miedo a quedarse fuera de las subidas), que sigue empujando a muchos inversores a mantener posiciones en renta variable y, sobre todo, en el sector tecnológico, pese a las valoraciones exigentes. En renta fija, la atención se centra en el impacto de la crisis política francesa sobre la deuda del país —con el bono a diez años en el 3,48%— y en el efecto del cierre federal de EE.UU., que ha provocado movimientos hacia los bonos soberanos como activos refugio. En este contexto, el Treasury estadounidense ha caído por debajo del 4,1%, lo que algunos interpretan como una señal de que el mercado empieza a descontar recortes de tipos. Los analistas han coincidido en que, pese a la incertidumbre, las bolsas aún tienen margen para subir en la recta final del año, apoyadas en los resultados empresariales, las expectativas de relajación monetaria y el efecto estacional del rally de Navidad. La jornada se ha completado con el análisis de preapertura de los mercados de la mano de Alexis Ortega, profesor de Finanzas en la EAE Business School, quien ha apuntado que el tono de los mercados europeos sigue siendo positivo, aunque “la complacencia podría poner a prueba la solidez del rally si los datos macro no acompañan”.

Con el cierre del año acercándose, los mercados financieros se encuentran en un momento clave. ¿Podrán las bolsas continuar su ascenso y protagonizar un esperado rally de Navidad? Los resultados empresariales recientes podrían actuar como catalizador de nuevas subidas, mientras algunos inversores experimentan FOMO ante el temor de perderse más oportunidades, especialmente en el sector tecnológico. Al mismo tiempo, la renta fija se convierte en refugio ante la incertidumbre: el bono de Estados Unidos se sitúa por debajo del 4,1%, mientras que la crisis política en Francia ha llevado a la deuda gala hasta el 3,48%, generando inquietud entre los inversores. En este análisis han participado expertos de reconocido prestigio: Lorenzo Coletti, director para Iberia en Pictet AM; Patricia López Molina, responsable de Distribución de Iberia de GAM; Ralph Elder, Managing Director – Iberia/Latam en BNY Investments; y Ramón-Borja Álvarez de Toledo, Country Manager y managing director en España de Swisscanto International Asset Management. Juntos han abordado las claves de la actualidad financiera: resultados empresariales, posibles nuevas ganancias en bolsa, tendencias en renta fija y cómo los factores políticos y fiscales afectan a los mercados globales.

En Capital Intereconomía, la sección Empresas con Identidad ha tenido como protagonista a Xavier Barriga, fundador de Turris, la reconocida cadena de panaderías artesanas que ha sabido conjugar tradición y modernidad en un sector en plena transformación. Barriga ha compartido su visión sobre el valor del producto hecho a mano, la importancia de la sostenibilidad en la producción y cómo mantener la esencia artesanal en un modelo de negocio en expansión. En Digital Business, la conversación ha girado hacia el mundo del talento y la digitalización con Ángel Sáenz de Cenzano, Country Manager de LinkedIn en España y Portugal. Sáenz de Cenzano ha abordado la evolución de LinkedIn como red profesional y plataforma social, destacando que “si no estás en LinkedIn, eres un profesional sin techo”. Con más de 20 millones de miembros en España, la red se ha consolidado como un espacio no solo para buscar empleo, sino también para informarse, generar marca personal y compartir conocimiento. El directivo ha explicado cómo el algoritmo de LinkedIn premia la autenticidad, la interacción y la constancia en las publicaciones, y ha ofrecido claves para construir un perfil profesional atractivo, cada vez más alejado del formato tradicional de currículum. También ha detallado las nuevas herramientas de la plataforma, como LinkedIn Learning, que fomenta la formación continua en un entorno laboral cada vez más dinámico. La entrevista también ha abordado la realidad del mercado laboral actual: los perfiles más demandados, la importancia de la flexibilidad y el propósito para atraer y retener talento, la convivencia entre senior y junior, y el papel que jugará la inteligencia artificial en los empleos del futuro. Sáenz de Cenzano ha subrayado que las empresas que apuesten por la formación, la empatía y la adaptabilidad serán las que lideren el cambio.

Daniel Saldarriaga, Country Manager de Amazon Web Services by Diario La república

Η φροντίδα συνήθως συνδέεται με τα παιδιά και την ανατροφή τους. Τι συμβαίνει όμως όταν αυτή η φροντίδα στρέφεται προς τα πίσω – στους γονείς μας, σε ηλικιωμένους συγγενείς, σε ασθενείς ή σε άτομα με αναπηρία; Πώς διαχειριζόμαστε μια τόσο απαιτητική περίοδο ζωής όταν ταυτόχρονα έχουμε απαιτητική εργασία, παιδιά, σχέσεις και προσωπικές ανάγκες; Και πώς επηρεάζει αυτό τον τρόπο που φροντίζουμε και εργαζόμαστε;Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του WHEN On Topic, συζητάμε με τον Μιχάλη Μπόζο, Country Manager σε πολυεθνική εταιρεία που ασχολείται με θέματα κυβερνοασφάλειας, ο οποίος μοιράζεται με ειλικρίνεια τη δική του εμπειρία φροντίδας της μητέρας του σε μια μακρόχρονη και δύσκολη περίοδο. Πώς η φροντίδα των γονιών μας, ατόμων με αναπηρία ή αγαπημένων ατόμων με μακροχρόνια ασθένεια, αλλάζει τη ζωή, τη δουλειά μας και τον τρόπο που βλέπουμε πολλά πράγματα μέσα μας και γύρω μας;Στο πέμπτο επεισόδιο της σειράς του WHEN On Topic, το οποίο υλοποιείται στο πλαίσιο του έργου CAREdiZO αναρωτιόμαστε: Πώς ισορροπούμε ανάμεσα στην εργασία και τις ανάγκες ενός δικού μας ανθρώπου που δεν μπορεί να αυτοεξυπηρετηθεί; Πώς διαχειριζόμαστε τα διαφορετικά “μέτωπα” που χρειάζονται τη φροντίδα μας; Έχει έμφυλο πρόσημο η υποστήριξη των ανθρώπων που μας χρειάζονται;Kαι, τελικά, πώς μπορούμε να υποστηρίξουμε πιο αποτελεσματικά γυναίκες και άνδρες που μπαίνουν σε μια τέτοια φάση ζωής, ως εργοδότες και εργοδότριες, managers, σύντροφοι και -γιατί όχι;- παιδιά;Ένα επεισόδιο για τη φροντίδα των ενηλίκων, για την ευαλωτότητα και την ανθεκτικότητα, για τις ανθρώπινες σχέσεις μέσα και έξω από τον χώρο εργασίας, και για την αξία του να θυμόμαστε πως δεν είμαστε (και δεν χρειάζεται να είμαστε) μόνοι και μόνες.Καλή ακρόαση!Το έργο CAREdiZO υλοποιείται στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος CERV της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής, με τη συνεργασία των οργανισμών challedu (Greece), WHEN (Greece), MOTERU INFORMACIJOS CENTRAS (Lithuania), NATSIONALNA MREZHA ZA BIZNES RAZVITIE (Bulgaria), Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (Cyprus). Χρηματοδοτείται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Οι απόψεις και οι γνώμες που εκφράζονται είναι, ωστόσο, μόνο των συγγραφέων και δεν αντικατοπτρίζουν απαραίτητα εκείνες της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής-ΕΕ. Ούτε η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση ούτε η Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή φέρουν ευθύνη γι' αυτές. Κωδικός έργου: 101191047 — CAREdiZO — CERV-2024-GE

Alfonso Arango, Country Manager de PayJoy en Colombia by Diario La república

Thomas Gast Interview Gastvorstellung In der heutigen Folge begrüßt Tom einen außergewöhnlichen Gast: Thomas Gast – ehemaliger Fremdenlegionär, Sicherheitsprofi, Bestseller-Autor und erfolgreicher YouTuber. Thomas‘ Lebensweg führte ihn von der Bundeswehr zur französischen Fremdenlegion, weiter in weltweite Sicherheits-Aufträge und schließlich nach Schweden, wo er heute als Unternehmer, Autor und Outdoor-Experte wirkt. Mit spannenden Geschichten, unverblümt offener Haltung und viel Lebenserfahrung gewährt Thomas tiefe Einblicke in Themen wie Mut, Überleben, Führung und das Streben nach dem eigenen Weg. Im Detail: Im Februar 1985 trat Thomas Gast der Fremdenlegion bei. Nach der Grundausbildung wurde er nach Französisch-Guyana ins Dschungelregiment (3. Fremden Infanterie Regiment) abkommandiert. Mit Hilfe eines deutschen Legionsoffiziers gelang ihm im September 1987 der Sprung ins einzige Fallschirmjägerregiment der Fremdenlegion. Er durchlief alle Mannschaftsdienstgrade, wurde Unteroffizier und schließlich, nach kaum elf Jahren Zugehörigkeit, Zugführer (mil.) und Kompaniefeldwebel. Nach der Legion war Thomas Gast lange Zeit in der Sicherheitsbranche tätig. Der Reihe nach lebte und arbeitete er in ... Saudi-Arabien: als Sicherheitsmitarbeiter. Klient: Delegation der Europäischen Kommission in Riad. Haiti: als Country Manager, (CEO). Klient: Delegation der Europäischen Kommission in Pétionville. Israel: als stellvertretender Country Manager am European Commission Technical Assistance Office, (ECTAO). Jemen: als Security- Teamleiter für eine französische Firma. Klient: Das Yemen Liquefied Natural Gas Projekt, (YLNG). Rotes Meer, Golf von Aden, Arabische See. 2014 / 2015 arbeitete Gast als Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) bewachte für eine renommierte britische Firma Schiffe vor Piratenangriffen. Sein Buch ´PRIVATE SECURITY` findet in der Sicherheitsbranche regen Zuspruch. Es folgten Bücher wie ‚Führen wie ein Profi, 'Der gezähmte Soldat' ‚Urban Survival‘ und ‚Survival Profi.‘ Heute lebt der Autor mit seiner sechsköpfigen Familie in Schweden. Thomas Gast spricht vier Sprachen und unterhält zwei YouTube Kanäle. Überblick & Hauptthemen der Episode In diesem intensiven und inspirierenden Interview gehen Tom und Thomas auf folgende Themen ein: Der Werdegang eines Fremdenlegionärs: Motivation, Herausforderungen und größte Erkenntnisse Überleben, Skills, Glück & eiserner Wille in Grenzsituationen Erfahrungen aus dem internationalen Sicherheitssektor und aus Krisengebieten Authentizität, Männlichkeit, Unternehmertum und das Leben als Marke Buchautor, Survival-YouTuber und der Umgang mit Social Media Persönliche Fehler, Learnings und die wichtigsten Lebensratschläge Die Bedeutung von Vergebung und innerem Frieden Detaillierter Themenüberblick & Schlaglichter Thomas‘ Weg in die Fremdenlegion & Motivation Nach vier Jahren Fallschirmjäger bei der Bundeswehr suchte Thomas Abenteuer, Risiko und das Besondere abseits eines „Allerweltslebens“. Inspiration und Überlegungen, warum er sich der Fremdenlegion anschloss – Stichwort: „Ich möchte keinen Allerweltsmenschen-Lebensweg“. Ehrliche Einblicke in Momente der Reue (z.B. beim Marsch mit 50 kg Gepäck durch den Dschungel), aber auch warum bereichernde Erlebnisse meist überwiegten. Erfahrungen im Dschungelregiment in Französisch Guiana sowie im Fallschirmjägerregiment der Legion. Gefahr, Kameradschaft und Einsatzmomente Berichte über den gefährlichsten Einsatz: Rettungsaktionen im Kongo 1997 und Hinterhalte mit Verlusten. Die Bedeutung von Ausbildung, Teamarbeit und Anpassungsfähigkeit für das Überleben in Einsätzen. Vergleich der Gefahren in Militär, Polizei und Sicherheitsdiensten. Karriere nach der Legion: Sicherheitsbranche international Einstieg in die Sicherheitsbranche über ein Legionärs-Netzwerk: weltweite Einsätze u.a. in Saudi-Arabien, Haiti, Israel und Jemen. Aufgaben als Personenschützer bei Delegationen und für Botschafter. Piratenabwehr auf hoher See: Realität und Herausforderungen dieses scheinbar spektakulären Jobs. Erkenntnisse über die Wichtigkeit guter Netzwerke und interkultureller Zusammenarbeit. Vom Soldaten zum Buchautor und Content Creator Über ein Dutzend Bücher, v.a. zu Survival, Führung, Männlichkeit & Selbstvertrauen (u.a. „Der Survival-Profi“). Leidenschaft fürs Schreiben, authentische Erfahrungsberichte und ein noch unveröffentlichtes Herzensprojekt: Ein Afrika-Roman. Aufbau zweier erfolgreicher YouTube-Kanäle mit über 250.000 Abonnenten: Themen – Fremdenlegion, Survival, Outdoor, Männlichkeit & kritische Politik-Kommentare. Herausforderungen durch politische Kontroversen: Hacking-Angriff, temporärer Verlust des Kanals und Neuausrichtung. Unternehmertum, Fehler & Erfolgsgeheimnisse Die Gefahr des "Control Freaks": Warum Delegieren entscheidend für Führung und Unternehmertum ist. Die eigene Marke und ihr Wert: Warum Thomas lernen musste, sich nicht unter Wert zu verkaufen (Beispiel „Tassen-Edition“). Authentizität als Schlüssel zum Erfolg auf YouTube und im Business („Ich verlange von anderen nichts, was ich selbst nicht kann“). Reflektion der größten Fehler, Learnings und Bedeutung von Fehlerkultur. Grenzerfahrungen & Learnings: Survival, Wille & Kopf Bericht von einem Selbstexperiment: 100 km barfuß mit Handschellen in der schwedischen Wildnis – „Jeder muss im Kopf zuerst überleben!“ Die Erfolgsformel: 85 % Wille, dazu Skills & etwas Glück. Über Mentalität, Durchhaltevermögen und den Unterschied zwischen Handeln und Denken im Überlebenskampf. Persönliche Fragen & Blitzlichtrunde Die wichtigsten Tipps für den 20-jährigen Thomas: Persönlichen Weg gehen, nicht das Leben anderer leben, an sich selbst glauben, Frieden mit seinen Eltern schließen. Lieblingsbücher, Tools (z.B. Deepl), Vorbilder und unerfüllte Lebensträume (z.B. „Expedition in die Vergangenheit“). Wichtige Links & Ressourcen Thomas Gast Homepage Thomas Gast auf YouTube Thomas Gast Bücher auf Amazon Buch-Tipp: Musashi von Eiji Yoshikawa Online-Tool: Deepl Übersetzer Podcast-KI-Prompts von Tom Wichtige Timestamps/Zeitmarken (optional zum schnellen Finden im Audio) 00:00:01 – Einstieg & Vorstellung Thomas Gast 00:04:22 – Entschluss für die Fremdenlegion nach vier Jahren bei der Bundeswehr 00:08:19 – Motivation: Wunsch nach Abenteuer, Risiko und Mehrwert 00:17:54 – Gefährlichster Moment: Einsatz im Kongo, Hinterhalt mit Verlusten 00:27:45 – Buchautor & neue Projekte 00:32:00 – Aufbau erfolgreicher YouTube-Kanäle und Social-Media-Erfahrungen 00:41:49 – Größter Fehler als Führungskraft: Nicht delegieren 00:53:51 – Selbstexperiment: 100 km mit Handschellen und barfuß 00:56:57 – Blitzlichtrunde mit persönlichen Fragen 01:03:40 – Frieden mit den Eltern: Vergebung und innere Stärke 01:08:16 – Wo findet man Thomas online? 01:09:49 – Abschluss, weitere Empfehlungen und Verabschiedung Fazit und persönliche Empfehlung Diese Folge ist ein absolutes Muss für alle, die sich für außergewöhnliche Lebensläufe, Abenteuer und echtes „Survival-Mindset“ interessieren. Thomas Gast vereint Disziplin, Authentizität und Lebenserfahrung wie nur wenige andere. Auch wer sich für Männlichkeit, resilientes Unternehmertum oder die Schattenseiten internationaler Sicherheitsdienste interessiert, findet in diesem ehrlichen Talk jede Menge Inspiration, Tipps und nachdenkliche Impulse. Du willst mehr von Thomas? Schau auf seinen YouTube-Kanälen vorbei, entdecke seine Bücher oder folge ihm auf seiner Website für aktuelle Projekte, Events und Neuigkeiten. Alle weiteren Folgen, Ressourcen und das komplette Interview zum Nachhören findest du wie immer auf TomsTalkTime.com!   Dein größter Fehler als Unternehmer?: - Anstehende Arbeiten zu gewissen Zeitpunkten nicht delegieren zu können. - Meine Ungeduld. - Mein Hang zur Perfektion.   Deine Lieblings-Internet-Ressource?: So wenig wie möglich. Bin eher Oldstyle. Instagram & Co lassen grüßen. Zoom und WhatsApp zur gelungenen Kommunikation. Deepl für einige Übersetzungen.   Deine beste Buchempfehlung: Mental Survival: Mentale Stärke und Resilienz für Männer - Prinzipien für mehr Disziplin und Willenskraft - Ängste überwinden, Ziele erreichen und einen starken Charakter entwickeln; Thomas Gast und Urban Survival - Überleben im Notfall: Das ultimative Survival Buch - Optimale Krisenvorsorge: Prepping, Selbstversorgung, Fluchtrucksack, Blackout und vieles mehr! Thomas Gast   Kontaktdaten des Interviewpartners: Thomas Gast thomaslegion@rocketmail.com 0046760268001 Website: https://ThomasGastOriginal.com Hauptkanal - https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasGastLegion Kanal Zwei - https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasGast1985 Thomas Autorenseiten auf Amazon mit derzeit 16 Büchern! (klick)   Das Interview hat Dir gefallen? Dann leite es doch an einen Freund weiter oder teile/ empfehle es auf Sicial Media. Danke!   Und denk immer daran: Wer will, findet Wege. Wer nicht will, findet Gründe. Tschüss, mach's gut. Dein Tom. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   Hol Dir jetzt Dein Hörbuch "Selfmade Millionäre packen aus" und klicke auf das Bild!     +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mehr Freiheit, mehr Geld und mehr Spaß mit DEINEM eigenen Podcast. Erfahre jetzt, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, Deinen eigenen Podcast zu starten. Jetzt hier zum kostenlosen Podcast-Workshop anmelden: https://Podcastkurs.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   So fing alles an. Hier geht´s zur allerersten Episode von TomsTalkTime.com – DER Erfolgspodcast. Und ja, der Qualitätsunterschied sollte zu hören sein. Aber hey, das war 2012…

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