Podcasts about Exco

In this Legacy Connect, we hear the remarkable story of Bertie Lourens, founder of WastePlan - a man who went from chasing wealth to surrendering everything to God. From business failure to kingdom breakthrough, from pride to purpose, from control to calling, Bertie's story is one of radical obedience, divine redemption, and generational impact.- What happens when you give 51% of your business to God?- What does it look like to lead your family in faith and rhythm?- How do you build a company on the whispers of the Holy Spirit instead of the wisdom of the world?Legacy is more than a network; it's a God-breathed invitation to build beyond business and lead with eternity in mind. We exist to encourage and equip men and women to shape a generational legacy that transcends the marketplace and fuels kingdom expansion.Whether you're a CEO, creative, or just curious—this conversation will call you higher.Find out more about LEGACY and upcoming events: https://lincchurch.com/legacy/00:00 – Introduction & welcome02:00 – Bertie's backstory: From brokenness to breakthrough07:00 – What is WastePlan?10:00 – The dangers of pride and the moment of surrender15:00 – Giving God control of the business20:00 – A family-first rhythm that rescues legacy26:00 – Obedience, ExCo prayer, and supernatural strategy31:00 – From union battles to Spirit-led victories38:00 – The education dream: Fixing what 200 billion hasn't44:00 – Why your life must be built on hearing God's whisper48:00 – A prophetic prayer and invitation to live with purpose

By rights, the fly-on-the-wall workplace documentary should have died a death the moment The Office became a hit. At that time, BBC shows like Airport, set in Heathrow, and Life of Grime about environmental health workers attracted cult followings with their often banal interviews, wobbly camerawork and acerbic voiceover narrations. Ricky Gervais' masterpiece took these stylistic devices and turned them up to 11 with the fictional Slough-based paper company Wernham Hogg, where “life is stationery”. Since then almost every conceivable place of work has been considered – from registrars to zookeepers and cruise ships to police stations. Airlines, banks, butchers and bakers even a candlestick maker. Their appeal lingers. It's not hard to imagine why: we all work somewhere, we're inquisitive (ok nosey) animals. We want to peer into others' lives, and imagine what it is like, or thank our lucky stars we don't work there.  A question to ask then might be: who in their right mind would invite a camera crew into their business, with unhindered access? With minimal, if any, meaningful editorial control? Quite a few firms it would seem.  Clearly the Corporate Affairs Directors who signs off on this (or perhaps even came up with the idea in the first place) see more upside than down. So. Why would you? And why would you not? And if you do manage to persuade your boss, and your ExCo and your board what do you need to think about? What controls need to be in place? What might cause you sleepless nights?  These questions are answered, and more, on this edition of The Little Questions. Hosted by: Andrew Brown; formerly Director of Communications and Public affairs at Ageas Insurance, Andrew has more than ten years' experience leading the corporate affairs functions for global, listed, multifaceted firms across a range of regulated and unregulated sectors. He has considerable experience in issues, crisis and change management as well as reputation sentiment analysis and insight. Formerly Director of Communications at Drax Group plc and Group Corporate Affairs Director at Regus plc. Matt Young has 25 years of experience across media relations, public affairs, regulatory development, employee engagement, brand development, competition and CSR. Group corporate affairs director at Lloyds Banking Group, part of the senior team which rescued the bank and rebuilt its reputation following the financial crisis. Formerly communications director at Santander UK and board member of the BBA.  You can get in touch by emailing podcast@apellaadvisors.com and please consider leaving us a review.  This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.

Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in a journey into the imagination with tips, techniques and tools you can use to write suspenseful creature fiction. Anna uses the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse to generate short story ideas. The results are imagination-bending and a real workout for your creative writing.It's the ultimate writing prompt challenge. Your weekend is not weird enough (or creative enough) without Brainstoryum!Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard's private email list and receive an e-book to begin your journey into The Book of Exquisite Corpse (includes exclusive material not published anywhere else). Go to annatizard.com.INTRO: Hello imaginative people! I'm Anna Tizard and this is episode 76 of Brainstoryum.Last time, I went quite in-depth in the introduction about a theory I came across as to why, psychologically and culturally, we might in these times find monster fiction a bit more satisfying. Sometimes I think about my own personal psychological reasons as to why I like monster fiction or want to write monster fiction, and I will probably talk about that in another show, but there's a time to get deep about these things, and there's a time to just appreciate things for what they are on the surface, and right now, with the sun out for the first time in ages, and I'm not quite in the zone for deep psychological digging, and in fact, that reminds me that creature fiction is not all about darkness. The darkness in fiction, unless it's the grisliest type of horror, is surely there to help illuminate, to show up the light more brightly. I know when I read a story, I want to find the protagonist not just relatable, but to find in him or her something hopeful, a light that stands out against the darkness.And in a more general way, on a more light-hearted note, I think I just like variety in fiction. The theme of weird creatures (not just monsters, but weird creatures) is so appetising to me because it's like a challenge: what new weird things can I create? How can I find unique ideas for stories that genuinely surprise me (and I've said it many times, I refuse to publish anything that doesn't surprise me at least twice).Well, the game of ExCo is a great start, and I've had some amazing words coming in, filling up the Socks of Destiny – thank you, people. Keep them coming!But on thinking about the psychology of writing, why we write what we write: there's a time for reflection on that, certainly, and that's a very useful tool. But equally, there is a time to play. And in fact, there is no better way, as a writer, to hunt down the themes that are to become ‘your' themes, the underlying ideologies or attitudes to life that emerge in the undertones of your fiction – than to set aside all the thinking, the reflection, and just write. Open your mind to new crafting techniques, suggestions, writing prompts, books about how to write, like this one I've reading about Writing Monsters. Learn all you can; but ultimately, the practice is the learning; and the discovery is in the doing.So let's do it.

Anyone involved with Nsoatreman FC knows who killed Pooley. I'll be surprised if the person isn't identified. The culprit should just come forward and save us all the stress because, one way or another, he will be caught. – Lawyer Kweku Ayiah (Former ExCo Member, GFA)

As we celebrate the achievement of the class if 2024, we need to recognize the challenges that lie ahead for the class of 2025 . In this episode Mogale is joined by the Deputy Minister of Defence Bantu Holomisa to talk about the 2025 Back to School Exco Outreach which is an initiative aimed at ensuring that all learners are provided with opportunities to become productive, responsible and competitive. He also outlines the challenges that schools are faced with and how they are going to address those challenges.

This evening we look at the markets with PSG Wealth, AG Capital discusses reaction to Tencent being blacklisted in the US, AJM Tax discusses SA's new law regarding the taxing of multinational corporations, independent analyst Tshepo Kgadima speaks to us about Eskom's new exco team, and in our Property Insights segment we get a better understanding of life rights. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

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Additive manufacturing (AM) offers unique solutions for complex geometries and high-pressure die-casting efficiency in the automotive industry. As the two industries merge it creates a powerful synergy, elevating both technologies to new heights.  To explore additive's impact on the automotive industry, Fabian welcomes Wes Byleveld, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Exco Engineering. For 10 years, Wes has been connecting conventional manufacturing processes with additive innovations. The conversation ranges from eliminating waste, reduction of porosity, cycle-time reduction, and polishing-related downtime.  Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.  Key Takeaways:  [1:51] Wes's gap analysis advocated for an additive manufacturing proof of concept.  [7:57] Integrating high-pressure die-casting and additive manufacturing.  [19:46] Cost benefits of integrating additive with conventional manufacturing in automotive parts.  [24:56] Adoption challenges of additive manufacturing in the die-casting industry.  [32:38] Future innovative technologies that push additive manufacturing forward.  Resource Links:  EOS Follow the Additive Snack Podcast on Youtube Comments or Suggestions: additive.snack@eos-na.com Wes Byleveld on LinkedIn Exco Engineering 

Brendan Grealy, Chairperson of the Exco for 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day speaks to Bongani Bingwa about 67 blankets for Nelson Mandela celebrating their 11th year and their blanket installation that is taking place early 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Area/TopicAfrica, Safaris, Conservation, GuidingAnt KaschulaFounderPrivate Guided SafarisI am a born & bred, fourth generation Zimbabwean who's professional guiding career spans more than two decades. I have travelled the length and breadth of the African continent and I have guided or lead safaris or expeditions in twenty-one different African countries.As the holder of the most highly respected professional guiding qualification in the world coupled with a Masters degree in Ecology and interests ranging from Botany, Bushcrafts & Fly Fishing to Entomology & Recreational Flying, provides me with the background to impart an incredible breadth & depth of knowledge to my guests.I am an ExCo member of the Zimbabwe Professional Guide's Association and am involved in ensuring the high levels of training and examining of the next generation of professional guides is maintained.I have a ceaselessly questioning mind and as per one of my mentor's sayings – have, eyes for seeing and not just looking, which means that very little goes undetected by my radar and no stone is left unturned in my quest to provide my guests with that 'perfect moment'.In terms of being a specialist, I am most happy whilst leading walking safaris through big game areas and particularly enjoy spending time with elephants on foot.Having had the privilege of spending much of my adult life exploring the continent's wildest landscapes, what has become more and more apparent are the threats faced by these rapidly diminishing refuges. Truly passionate and dedicated to the long term safeguarding of these areas, I tend to direct my support, and that of some of my  philanthropic guests, towards protected areas which are managed by organizations that are moving the needle in terms of protecting Africa's remaining wild spaces.https://www.privateguidedsafaris.com/summaryAnt Kaschula, founder of Private Guided Safaris, shares his journey and passion for the African wilderness. He explains why he chose the name Private Guided Safaris instead of using his own name, highlighting the importance of providing a high level of service rather than focusing on an individual. Ant discusses his early experiences in the bush and how they shaped his career as a safari guide. He also talks about the boarding school experience and the strong bonds formed with friends during that time. Ant emphasizes the unique opportunities for walking safaris in Zimbabwe and the intimate and personal experiences they offer. Ant Kaschula emphasizes the importance of having a private guide on a safari trip, as they provide personalized service and create a unique and unforgettable experience. He highlights the value of staying in remote and exclusive locations, where guests can have a more intimate and authentic wildlife encounter. Ant also discusses the benefits of direct communication between the travel agent, the guide, and the clients, as it allows for better coordination and customization of the itinerary. He encourages travelers to be open-minded and trust the expertise of their guide when planning their safari adventure.takeawaysChoosing a business name that focuses on providing a high level of service rather than an individual can be beneficial for future growth and scalability.Early experiences in the bush can have a profound impact on shaping a career in safari guiding.Boarding school can provide unique opportunities for personal growth and strong friendships.Zimbabwe offers exceptional opportunities for wal Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

Join Mark on this week's episode of the Chief Executive Podcast for an insightful discussion with Niren Chaudhary, former Chairman of the Board and CEO at Panera Brands, and David Reimer, CEO and Managing Partner of The ExCo Group. Niren and David share strategies for leading in an era of profound change and the evolving demands on today's CEOs. Key takeaways include: The Evolving CEO Role David emphasizes the need for CEOs to stay adaptable in an ever-changing environment. Building a Resilient Pipeline Both leaders stress the importance of fostering curiosity and resilience in future executives, preparing them to lead in unpredictable times. Creating Psychological Safety Niren underscores the value of challenging ideas and embracing dissent: "Don't tell me why you agree with me, tell me why you disagree." Data Meets Judgment Niren encourages leaders to use data for informed decisions but warns against waiting for perfection—act when "70% certain" and trust your judgment for the rest. Discover how today's leaders can stay agile and foster innovative cultures. Tune in to learn these strategies for navigating modern leadership challenges.

Episode #134. Today's topic is Agency Partnerships – what makes a great client-agency relationship and perspective from both sides of the fence. Joining Abby to discuss is Richard Robinson, awarded "One of the ten most influential Leaders in Digital & Tech" (BIMA) and Campaign A-List 2024.  Richard is highly experienced in the client (McDonalds, Coca-Cola) and agency (Publicis Worldwide) world and as an intermediary and consultant for both at Xeim Engage and Oystercatchers. In his latest role as Executive Director of Ingenuity+ and Exco member of The Ingenuity Group, UK's largest connector of brands with agencies, Richard specialises in connecting the Marketing World. In this episode, Richard shares the two fundamentals of a great agency partner, the role of account handling, all agency ‘rules of engagement', quality of briefing, plus insight from Ingenuity+ ‘Redefining the pitch' report and why Richard is excited about the future of his new role. Read a copy of Ingenuity+ report mentioned in this episode: Ingenuity + Redefining The Pitch (ingenuitylondon.com)Host: Abigail (Abby) Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedInGuest: Richard Robinson

Episode #134. Today's topic is Agency Partnerships – what makes a great client-agency relationship and perspective from both sides of the fence.  Joining Abby to discuss is Richard Robinson, awarded "One of the ten most influential Leaders in Digital & Tech" (BIMA) and Campaign A-List 2024. Richard is highly experienced in the client (McDonalds, Coca-Cola) and agency (Publicis Worldwide) world and as an intermediary for both at Xeim Engage and Oystercatchers. In his latest role as Executive Director of Ingenuity+ and Exco member of The Ingenuity Group, UK's largest connector of brands with agencies, Richard specialises in connecting the Marketing World.  In this episode Richard shares the two fundamentals of a great agency partner, the role of account handling, all agency ‘rules of engagement', quality of briefing, plus insight from Ingenuity+ ‘Redefining the pitch' report and why Richard is excited about the future of his new role.  Read a copy of Ingenuity+ report mentioned in this episode: Ingenuity + Redefining The Pitch (ingenuitylondon.com) Host: Abigail (Abby) Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedIn Guest:  Richard Robinson

Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in a wild journey into the imagination with this new episode packed with creative writing ideas, stories and insights. Listeners share short story ideas based on “the creepy writing desk”. Plus enjoy 3 new writing prompts generated by the mysterious word game of Exquisite Corpse. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard's private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material not published anywhere else! All at www.annatizard.com. INTRO: Hello imaginative people! I'm Anna Tizard and this is episode 64 of Brainstoryum.   Today, as ever, I will be making excellent use of the “pause” button to brainstorm story ideas from the bizarre and always challenging game of ExCo. (I do like a good writing prompt challenge.) Please join in if you fancy giving it a go yourself: grab a pen and reach for your pause button if you feel the stirrings of a story idea you want to try. For writing is the practice of wonder… We never quite know what's going to happen next, and that's the real magic of the imagination.   First, I'll be sharing some story ideas from listeners who did just that: hit the pause button and wrote down what they thought might happen in a story about the “creepy writing desk”. Was it horror, fantasy, thriller writing, or a mix of all three? Stay tuned to find out, then afterwards, I'll be reaching into the socks of destiny for 3 new journeys into our imagination.

Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in a wild journey into the imagination with this new episode of creative writing ideas, stories and insights. Listeners wax lyrical on “the howling chalice” and “the intrepid ferryman”. Plus enjoy 3 new writing prompts generated by the mysterious word game of Exquisite Corpse. The show also explores deep insights about the writing process and the psychology of discovery writing. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard's private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material not published anywhere else! All at www.annatizard.com. INTRO: Hello imaginative people! I'm Anna Tizard and this is episode 63 of Brainstoryum. Before we begin with some new story brainstorms – some led by me and others led by my listeners – I have some news. I have discovered a storytelling group local to Brighton, where I live, in the South-east of England. I've been meaning to go for months, but I am still struggling a bit with the dregs of long covid, so I was ecstatic to finally make it; it's a small, welcoming group with a mix of professional live storytellers, writers and non-writers, and I found myself in awe of this unique art form, of telling folk tales, to a live audience. But thankfully, the group is very open to anyone getting up and having a go, and they don't all have to be folk tales. So I was right in there, clutching my copy of Portals and Immortals, and I read out the first 10 mins' worth of a short story in that collection, called Axolotl, about a freaky, evil popstar who tries to steal the youth from a younger wannabe. If you've read it, you'll know the story is quite humorous and there's lots of dialogue from the very start, so I felt it was a good choice for doing voices, and sort of acting out a part. I'm pleased to say, the audience cackled in all the right places – it was loads of fun to do. But what struck me as really odd, was: near the beginning, there's a mention of this popstar's song, called “Hump Me, Dump me”. And honestly, it had never occurred me until that very moment, reading it out to this group, that this sounds like “Humpty Dumpty.” And it hit me right then, as I read it out, and I just knew that's what people were laughing about. I spoke to them afterwards and they said that was part of why it was funny. But how strange. To have written something – that was meant to be funny, anyway – but I hadn't even got the whole joke. My own joke. Anyway! What's extra exciting is that, having introduced what I do on this podcast, how I get inspiration for my stories and try to inspire other people to write, the group has agreed in their next get-together (which is once a month), to let me lead them in a game of ExCo and I think I will encourage some story brainstorms in the same session. You can of course play the game without using the resulting sentences as writing prompts, but this is a storytelling group. These are my kind of people, they're imaginative and they're ready to hear stories – so maybe I can inspire them to come up with some ideas with me as we play the game. It's been so long since I've played ExCo in person, and I've never actually done this with a group of people who will be interested in using them as writing prompts: it's always been just for some laughs (of which there are always plenty, it is one of the funniest games you can play). This is the beginning of something I really want to try some day: playing it with a live audience and doing collaborative story brainstorming. Kind of like a workshop. So if you do happen to be in the south-east of the UK on 2nd October 2024, look up Brighton TellTales on Facebook and come and find us. But what I will do – I will find a way to share some of this wonderful craziness with you: in the show after next (because it's more than 2 weeks away), I will share some of the ExCos that come up, and also, if they're really good, or just really funny, I will type them up on a webpage...

What does it mean to be authentic as a leader? Are there ways of being that are authentic, or is it just an excuse for some pretty bad behaviour under the guise of 'that's just me, I say it like I see it?"Welcome to the new season of the Advanced Executive Leadership podcast. We're back to a fortnightly cadence with guests, and solo episodes. Here is access to the Chip Souba article I reference, "The Being of Leadership".https://peh-med.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1747-5341-6-5

GFA seeks FIFA guidance on Kwesi Appiah's dual role as coach and ExCo member. UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals: Portugal vs France [Review]. Toni Kroos retires, plus Messi updates.

Penny James has a 30 year career at, and leading, some of the world's largest financial institutions.  A Chartered Accountant by training, from Chief Risk Officer at the Pru she joined Direct Line in 2017 first as CFO, becoming CEO in 2019. Penny now holds a suite of board positions: Senior Independent Director at Hargreaves Lansdown, Non-Executive Director at QBE Insurance Group and Mitie Group plc. She is also co-chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review. Given her long tenure on Boards and range of current Non-Exec roles, this wide ranging interview focuses on how best Corporate Affairs can serve and support the Board, while also ensuring strong relationships with the CEO and Exco. We examine how reputation and stakeholders are discussed at the top table – and yes, we do consider Section 172 for the Companies Act geeks among you. Also, if reputation is so important for the Board, why aren't there more former CADs in NED roles? Along the way we also chat:  War and peace – corporately, not the book Why for the CEO engaging with the media is now firmly more risk than reward What she looks for in a corporate affairs leader; and, Why she loves a bit of media training. We do hope you enjoy this special edition of the Little Questions podcast. Check out our back catalogue for other similar interviews with Alison Brittain, current Chair of the Premier League, Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva, Joe Garner, former CEO of Nationwide Building Society, Paul Drexler, the former President of the CBI and, last but not least, our good friend Mark Kleinman of Sky News. You can get in touch by emailing podcast@apellaadvisors.com and please consider leaving us a review. Matt Young is an Apella Advisors partner with 25 years of experience in corporate affairs. He was Corporate Affairs Director at Lloyds Banking Group, part of the senior team which rescued the bank and rebuilt its reputation following the financial crisis. Formerly communications director at Santander UK and board member of the BBA. Experienced in corporate communications; public affairs and policy; regulatory affairs and risk; industrial relations; crisis and complex issues management; reputation turnarounds; campaigns, competition; and ESG. Former Head of Public Affairs and Public Policy at TSB Bank. Previously a Partner at a global communications agency and has worked in the media and politics. Andrew Brown is an Apella Advisors partner, a former Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Ageas Insurance. He has more than ten years' experience leading the corporate affairs functions for global firms across a range of regulated and unregulated sectors, developing considerable experience in issues, crisis and change management. Formerly Director of Communications at Drax Group plc and Group Corporate Affairs Director at Regus plc.  Find out more at apellaadvisors.com. This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.

In our latest episode,  Dani Saadu, Head of People and Culture at Wavemaker unlocks the secrets to transformative workplace learning. Listen as Dani and Bill Banham dissect the value of in-person training and its impact on organizational success and discuss the nuances of employee development. Dani - co-author of the new book, The CAPEX Formula for Learning and Performance: Mega-trends driving the new world of work, learning, skills, and HR- also unpacks how face-to-face interactions foster trust and rapport, which are foundational for performance. Questions for Dani include:How has hybrid working impacted/changed the ways we learn? Give us an overview of your new book, CAPEX Formula for Learning and PerformanceWhat are the best ways to demonstrate the ROI of L&D initiatives?How are machine learning and AI impacting the learning space?You are speaking at Disrupt London on March 20. Tell us about your session. More About DaniDani reports into the COO to execute the Global Wavemaker and GroupM UK People strategies, working closely with EXCO and the leadership team. Dani sits on the London Advisory Group to support Common Purpose with their London initiatives on future Leadership programs for early career talent and sustainability programs. Prior to joining Wavemaker Dani held numerous senior roles spanning People, Talent, and Culture. He has worked across the private and public sectors.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.Feature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Sacha Thompson is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Customer Experience Company Ltd. (EXCO), a company she started in 2018 based on her passion for and understanding of the importance of customer experience, as a key differentiator and growth driver for businesses. At EXCO, Sacha and the team, work with companies to transform the customer experience, using proven tools and methodologies to drive customer-led growth. In January 2017, she stepped down as CEO of Digicel to assume the Chairmanship of the Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Board of Directors where she sits today. Sacha spent the early part of her career in advertising focusing on international, world-renowned brands like Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Nestle. Sacha then enjoyed a stellar ten (10) year career at Digicel Trinidad & Tobago climbing the corporate ladder to her last role as CEO. She was responsible for all of Digicel's operations within Trinidad & Tobago across its Mobile, Business Solutions, Broadband, TV, and Digital Media platforms. Along the way, she championed and led game-changing moves for the organization, including the launch of Trinidad's first 3G network and 1st Fibre to the Home network (Digicel Play) and the company's re-brand as well as she was instrumental in launching the first Customer Experience and Voice of the Customer programmes in Digicel. After Digicel, Sacha took up a consultancy role as COO of WiPay –a Digital Payments software development company focused on providing secure, easy-to-use, cost-effective financial payment solutions to accelerate financial inclusion in the Caribbean. Sacha is also on the board of the Digicel Foundation (Trinidad & Tobago), a Board Member of the John E Sabga Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, and a board member of The Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Join me on “Getting to the Top!” to learn more about the path that led this multi-faceted professional to the C-Suite. “Getting to the Top!” is available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Audible, Google Podcasts, Spotify and my YouTube Channel. Please subscribe!

The Leadership Promotion you desire has more to do with your IDENTITY than your Performance Rating. You know your Leadership Identity is solid when you start showing up as a leader even if → No one knows your name in Exco... → No one has put in a good word for your promotion (yet)... → There's a promotion freeze at work... Listen in to find out the 4 limiting beliefs that are keeping you in the high-performance trap and how to expand your identity into the Executive that you want to become! Work with Rebecca: Doors to The Elevate Collective 3.0 are NOW open! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/elevatecollective Not sure if the Collective is for you? Book a BOSS Moves Call & let's chat: https://bit.ly/bossmovescall Connect with Rebecca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-muriuki/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccakmuriuki/

Exco prioritizes the women's premier league over other leagues - Gifty Oware- Mensah, Exco Member GFA

Janice Ellig is Joined by Adam Bryant, Senior Managing Director and Partner at The ExCo Group, to discuss what he has learned from interviewing over 1,000 leaders. Adam explains how the ExCo Group is helping boards, executives, and teams unlock their full leadership potential and deliver high-impact performance for their enterprises.tags: lr, janice ellig, adam bryant, exco group, leadership, ceo, chro, diversity, equity, inclusion, career, work, team, performance, business, board, executive, corner office, linkedin

In Episode 3, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Sanjeevan Bala, Group Chief Data & AI Officer at ITV, where they discuss the future of the Board and ExcCo, and the role the CDO plays in the future, which includes;Why data drives an offensive growth strategy at ITVThe importance of having a value-driven strategy The importance of the PLC board and ExCo on signposting the strategic importance of data Making data a strategic business initiative and not a technical one The future possibilities for CDO's on their next career moveWhy the CDO is less about the task and more about building relationships Why the technicalities are the easiest part of the D&A equation to crack The role of data in board advisory If reporting lines/structures have an impact on successWhy insight isn't the problem, unlocking the last mile isBeing an offensive, value-driven function versus being an enabling function Why being an enabler means you're a cost centre Why the D&A voice is often missing from ExCo The role of diversity in the boardroom and the relationship with how D&A is viewed Why many boards are asleep at the wheel and are not fit for purpose for the future The difference between “value potential” versus “value capture” How “value-driven” versus “data-driven” can be measured The benefit of bringing in outside thinking and perspective to build next-generation capability Why technical skills alone won't help you winHow to get onto a board without board experience

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day in October, we look at the role that occupational therapy plays in the treatment and support of people with various mental health conditions. Aifah Jamaludin, Exco of the Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association, and Zurairah bt Senin, Occupational Therapist, join us to explore the principles and interventions of occupational therapy within the context of mental health, and how it helps to improve symptoms, coping mechanisms, and everyday living. Image Credit: Shutterstock

South Africa's National Women's Day 2023 The theme for this year is RESILIENCE.  We had eight wonderfully inspirational women present their ideas around resilience LIVE on the Celebrate Southern Africa Facebook Page. Our fifth speaker Hayley Reichert is a Mortgage & Protection (Life Insurance) Adviser. She is also a prolific South African campaigner! She has been involved with the following: The organising committee of the UK-based Nedbank SA Charity Golf Day The South African Chamber of Commerce ExCo The Democratic Alliance Abroad committee The Home Away From Home repatriation project Project LISA (Locked in SA) which assisted over 40,000 displaced South Africans during SA airspace closure due to the Covid pandemic in 2020 The ExCo of the Move One Million initiative Played a key role in assisting 100 South Africans and 50 relatives to flee Ukraine at the start of the Russian invasion ...amongst many other things. Hayley's talk: Feel the Fear Connect with Hayley on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saffahayley/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saffahayley/     

Welche Rolle spielt mittlerweile Positive Leadership im Besetzungsspiel für die Top-Führungsetagen? Das war das Thema der heutigen Episode von Stark im Sturm. Zu Gast war Silvia Wiesner, die bis vor Kurzem eine Top Führungskraft bei Unilever war, im ExCo der European Women on Boards saß und zu den Young Global Leader des World Economic Forums gehört. Als eine der Top 100 Women for Diversity arbeit Silvia heute im Leadership Advisory bei Egon Zehnder, wo sie gemeinsam mit ihren Kollegen den positive Leadership Ansatz im Recruiting von TOP-Führungskräften verfolgt und für die Auswahl passender Kandidaten nutzt, damit diese die für sie passende Organisation und Rolle finden und ihr volles Potenzial entfalten können. Worauf aber kommt es an, um sich für die TOP-Jobs zu qualifizieren? Was braucht man, um sich in stürmischen Zeiten zu behaupten und welche Charaktereigenschaften sind heute wichtiger denn je? Silvia beantwortet die Fragen aus ihrer eigenen Erfahrung bei Unilever und schlägt die Brücke zu ihrer heutigen Rolle als Leadership-Beraterin. Ein sehr spannender Talk, der mal wieder bestätigt, wie wichtig der Paradigmenwechsel in der Führung ist und das er auch wirtschaftlich zum Erfolg führt. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören Hier geht es zu Silvias's [Profil](https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-wiesner/) Jens holt immer wieder sturmerprobte Gäste vors Mikrofon, die dir Einblick geben in ihre Gedankenwelt und Impulse, wie sie erfolgreich Herausforderungen bewältigt und sprichwörtlich den Sturm gemeistert haben. Jens erläutert dir außerdem immer wieder spannende wissenschaftlich fundierte Führungsmodelle und -methoden und gibt dir inspirierende Managementliteratur an die Hand, die dir und Deinen Mitarbeitenden helfen, stark im Sturm zu bleiben und eure Herausforderungen mit einer größeren Leichtigkeit, viel positiver Energie und Kreativität zu bewältigen. Jens ist neben seiner Autorentätigkeit erfolgreicher Führungsberater, Aufsichtsrat, Investor und begleitet als Positive Leadership- und Stärkencoach Unternehmer bei der erfolgreichen Implementierung stärkebasierter Führung. Vernetze Dich mit Jens auf [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensalsleben/) Folge Jens [Blog](https://www.starkimsturm.com/blog) Hier geht's zu Jens' [Webseite](http://www.starkimsturm.com)

Laporan berita padat dan ringkas #AWANI745 bersama Nickyson Nyambar Tumpuan #AWANI745 malam ini: Belum ada ketetapan naikkan umur persaraan kepada 65 tahun. MB Selangor umum barisan Exco, laksana janji 100 hari. Sanusi pertahan keputusan pegang lapan portfolio, gaji tetap sama. Sukses atau gagal, debaran pendaratan bersejarah kapal angkasa milik India di bulan sebentar lagi. #AWANInews 

Exco members tied to Kurt Okraku's failure, so choose wisely when voting

Kwasi Appiah's interest in Exco membership intriguing

USMNT: Gold Cup context; BJ Callaghan's XI vs Jamaica and whose stock rose/fell in 1-1 draw; expectations for St Kitts/Nevis and T&T games; someone (not naming names) gets remarkably butthurt about the state of US soccer "fan culture" plus if the haters have some legitimate gripes about newly scheduled friendlies vs Uzbekistan and Oman WHAT IF: How much money would it take to sign a contract to do what you do now in Saudi Arabia? HEADLINES: big news about 2025 FIFA Club World Cup; quiet importance of June 28 meeting of UEFA's ExCo and Peter Drury replaces Martin Tyler ROUND THE WORLD: USWNT roster drops for WC23 and whether Sergi Busquets will be a bust at Miami STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

“I think this is a question for the world of work overall, which is challenge versus consensus. I think it is something you have to acknowledge as a leader which is that you might have three points of view in the room. If you go for consensus, you might be getting half good of all three of them. How do you get the very best? because if you've got those three opinions, everybody's worked quite hard to build their case, what you need is for everyone to understand that the competition is outside the company, not within the company and that you want to get the best answer.”   In Episode 32, I am joined by Sue Unerman, Chief Transformation Officer and Global head of Relevance at EssenceMediacomX (EMX), to discuss the consequences of diversity fatigue, the significance of cultivating belonging, and the value of cognitive and demographic diversity. Sue's interest in DEI is evident in her career journey, which has spanned over three decades in digital, media, marketing, strategy, belonging and inclusion, client service, and diversifying revenue streams. She is an expert in solving business challenges, driving growth, value, and continuous improvement through times of change and digital transformation. She is a long-standing ExCo board member, a fellow of the IPA, and has a regular blog for Campaign magazine. Her sincere dedication to DEI has led to successes as the winner of the Cannes Lions 2022 competition, listed in HERoes as Champions of Women in Business 2022 and Female Lead's 20 in data and tech, and the co-author of 3 best-selling books: Belonging, The Glass Wall and Tell the Truth. She has used her platform to challenge stereotypes as an advocate for gender diversity at work, create real change in DEI, and to promote authenticity in marketing. In our conversation, Sue shares her motivations behind writing ‘Belonging', particularly, her desire to offer a point of view that emphasised with everyone, and pragmatic ways to overcome the barriers to an equitable and fair workplace. Her mission was to write a book that would help everybody become a champion of belonging. She explores diversity fatigue and its impact on those in the minority and those in the majority: 1)     It affects the people who it is meant to help, who are tired of being invited as a poster person and are frustrated by the lack of real change in DEI.  2)    It affects the majority who are in power, who are tired of constantly being accused and are afraid of making a mistake. She speaks on the importance of cultivating belonging at work, and that this must be communicated through the vision, behaviour, and culture set by the leaders. As she explains, diversity in thinking and support from leaders is needed for everyone to embrace this. She explores the significance of organisations embracing adult-to-adult interactions, where we can all lead from our seats and make a difference, it is not about being bystanders but action-takers. The key here is that leaders need to make sure everybody is recognised, heard, and their opinion is valued, it is not necessarily that everybody gets to win, but that we are all trying to win as an organisation. Sue explains that there is real power in diversity, and this can be activated by adopting a growth mindset. It is not about a zero-sum game but an additional game - it is about adding value, not just numbers, to your organisation. Lastly, she speaks on the conflict between challenge and consensus that leaders face when making a decision, and that to bypass this, it is important to establish that competition is outside the company and collaboration is within the company. Links: Sue can be found on: -       LinkedIn -       Twitter -       Website   For more from Essence Media, you can visit their website at: https://www.essencemediacom.com/ Additional links to her books are on her website above.

Episode 96 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 27, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja - joined by Norway Football Federation President Lise Klaveness She discusses running for election for a seat on UEFA's executive committee, Russians in sport with the IOC open to their athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her concerns about Gianni Infantino at FIFA, Club World Cup expansion and Women's World Cup year. Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages Music No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4

In today's episode, our guest is Lorenzo Alexander. He is a former American football linebacker who played in the NFL for 15 seasons playing the majority with the Washington Redskins. He played college football for the University of California and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers in 2005. [4:25] What are the things you've found beneficial to your life as an athlete that you wish non-athletes would experience? Sports are like simulated adversity that you experience every day. You either have success or failure and then you find out how you can grow in those moments. How do you get better? How do you become a better version of yourself? Human nature is to be in a place of comfort. We all want to find an easy flow. But we really don't grow in that because the human condition is also to be complacent in many ways, and if you're not pushed or challenged, you kind of just stay the same and let people pass you by.  So, I wish more people would play sports, engage, and get into a space that is going to stimulate adversity that they can learn from and then apply to who they are and the people that they impact on that day based on agreement.  [7:25] What's the easiest, stress-free path to something?  I think we have the same mental health issues when it comes to sports and culture in general. We have the perspective that men don't cry, and we shouldn't tell our sons that we love them. But I think there needs to be a little bit of balance. We should be able to acknowledge our feelings and build mental toughness. There are a lot of different things out there that you can do to create balance in your life. But we are different, and that is why you have to know the loudest voices that you hear often. To be effective, we must strike a balance somewhere in the middle. If you are always in a state of crisis and you just try to chill out, beat yourself up, and not practice self-care, you are not doing anything. So building the skill set that you need in that space is really important.  [12:30] Can you walk us through the experience you had as a kid that led you to this point?  I went to St. Mary's High School, did well in school, was one of the top players in the country, and eventually decided to go to Cal Berkeley. So one of the things my parents and uncle always instilled in me was having a plan B. I was taught that I could do multiple things at the same time. I always had my identity because I was a good student. I was a good football player who was ready to serve, and they created this structure for me that I was just participating in. I didn't quite understand it at the time, but when I look back at it, I realize why I am here today. I'm passionate about certain things because of the individuals that I've had in my life. Much of the work done, primarily by my uncle Steve and mother, benefited me greatly.  My uncle had a family of his own and was married, but he still found time to sacrifice and serve not only his family but also to ensure that I had the structure I needed in addition to what my mother provided. I have people who are more talented than I am but didn't have the structure and support that I had, so they ended up taking different routes. I had a great example of what that was supposed to look like and followed it as closely as I could.  [25:10] Can you share with people your day-to-day activities and where you see yourself in the next three to five years?  Well, the big thing, as you just mentioned, was finishing up my Master's program at Grand Canyon University. One of the things that I was also blessed to learn was psychology, with an emphasis on life coaching. I was taught a growth mindset, and this is not something that I learned in grad school from an academic perspective, but something that I heard from Sean McDermott and how he applied it to football.  Everybody, I think, is inherently given certain skills and is gifted at certain levels, and we can be intentional about cultivating those within us as well. There is something that I have started doing over the last couple of years, and people know it as Exco, a training facility. Guys, former players, current players, and future NFL players go and train with some of the best in the business, and it's a big-time company that does a really good job.  They have one here in Phoenix, and I work with the linebackers every year. I'm always concerned with preparing you for life. We talk about football stuff and how you need to navigate the business, but at the end of the day, I want you to tackle these things and apply them to life because if you are a better man, you will be a better husband, father, and other things.  [30:58] What has driven you to dive back in at this emotional expenditure level?  Living in Paradise Valley is probably the most Ranchi. I see myself in these young men, my sons and daughters, who are obviously black in America. I see myself in these people and all the trauma that a lot of people have to endure, no matter where they come from, how they grew up with poor parents, and so on. I grew up with friends dying, so I had my uncle step into that space and create the best safe environment. He made sure I didn't turn out like one of my cousins, who is smarter and more gifted than me but ended up in prison for 10 years for catching a case. My cousin and I were tight; he was like my big brother in a lot of ways I never had, and I don't want to see anybody become that or not reach their full potential.  So I think that is what drives me a lot of times. I want to be impacted so that I can help others become the best versions of themselves. I know how impactful that can be and what that means to the people that you come in contact with.  [33:30] How do you balance all these things while being a father and a husband?  I think building boundaries is one of the main things. When I started my career, I didn't do that. I was a rookie when I got married, and I was used to doing things a certain way as far as getting ready for the season. So, I had a selfish mindset. I went out to California for like three weeks to train with my pregnant wife back in Virginia, and that is the stupidest thing you can ever do, right? I had people who had successfully built 25 years of marriage talk to me and give me advice. So keeping myself in a safe space allows me to be present and also not overwhelm me, and I have to be reminded from time to time because I am passionate about serving and helping. But I think creating that infrastructure for myself has been key. I make sure that I put my wife and kids first, which is always the case, but I've always had to deal with that selflessness and be intentional about it.  [36:45] Do you ever have the thought of your kids playing at the level you played?  I find it hard to allow them to see what I did for a living. The work that I put in was what it provided for them. I retired three years ago, and my daughter is now 14 years old, and my son is a grown-up too. My son has memories of football, and I would be cruel to say no if he ever showed any interest in it. I know it's dangerous, but a lot of things that we do are dangerous, and my job is to make sure that we do them in the safest way possible. My wife and I had discussed it before, and I will let him play once he gets to high school.  [42:10] What promise did God make to the world when he created you?  Serve in love with all my heart.  Key Quotes  [12:20-12:24] Once you're done with the game, that game is done with you.  [23:24-23:27] As humans, we sometimes give enough to feel compelled.    How to connect with Lorenzo Alexander Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenzo_john/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACESFoudation/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemangang97 

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Erica Terblanche. Erica was recently introduced to me by Eric Deeter, who was a guest on this show, on episode 368. You'll hear us saying “Thanks Eric!” in this episode, and that's who we're talking about. In this episode, we talk about how nature helps us to unlock our highest potential. We also discuss the cost of being disconnected from nature—mentally, physically, and emotionally.   About Erica Terblanche Erica is a life and well-being coach, and has a popular weekly feature on Mix FM on the science of well-being and how people can build resilience in scientifically validated ways. She has a degree in psychology. a masters in positive psychology from the University of East London in the UK, and several international coaching qualifications that enable her to work with individuals and especially within teams. She has twenty years of corporate experience at Exco and Board level in financial services and holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town. She is also a well-known and accomplished endurance athlete, having won some of the world's most grueling multi-day races (she has told me the furthest she has ever run without stopping once is 208km - she knows about perseverance and grit and not just from textbooks) and she is the author of the much-acclaimed memoir RUN for the Love of Life, which also made it to the Exclusive Books Top Recommended list for non-fiction only three months after publishing the book. Erica is also the founder of Teach a Girl to Fish and Thrive Guru, both businesses helping people to unlock their highest personal potential, well-being and happiness, especially through combining psychology and nature immersion. She has a unique angle on motivational speaking, blending her corporate experience with the lessons from extreme distance running with the science of what makes life worthwhile to inspire, equip and motivate people to take that next step in their life.   Erica's Links Website Instagram Facebook Facebook Endurance Mind freebie Landing page   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why is it important for us to even try to unlock our highest potential How nature can help us unlock our highest potential The cost of being disconnected from nature Practical things we can start doing to reconnect with nature How to use our adventures to unlock our highest potential   Things We Discussed RUN for the Love of Life: What I learned while running more than 10,000 miles through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth  Autotelic: someone or something that has a purpose in, and not apart from, itself. The “heliotropic effect”: the theory that people work toward the most positive image they hold of themselves. It's based on the ability of plants to grow toward sunlight. Walden, Henry David Thoreau  Richard Louv  Shinrin yoku (forest bathing)  Comrades   Related Episodes 468 Eric Deeter ~ Use the Ultramarathon Mindset to Get Your Epic Life 369 Holly Worton ~ Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone With Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 368 Yvette Webster ~ How to Take Your Hiking to the Next Level (now with downloadable transcript!) 361 Cara Wilde ~ How to Take the Brakes Off Your Personal Growth (now with downloadable transcript!) 333 Holly Worton ~ Do You Have a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset? (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

Today we welcome Julia Streets, founder & CEO of Streets Consulting, a business development, marketing & communications consultancy advising a wide range of domestic & international fintech clients.   Formerly global head of communications at Atos Euronext Market Solutions (serving on the ExCo) and head of marketing and sales development at Instinet Europe. Julia is the host of ‘DiverCity Podcast' ranked one of the world's top D&I podcasts - widely recognised for her work in this field. Julia is also a sell-out stand up comedian and a trustee of the charity Street Child.

Clement is joined by the Paediatric Pulmonologist and Exco member of National Asthma Education Programme (NAEP) to talk about the Asthma care and treatment in children and adults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since coming to Canada from his native Manchester, Jamaica in 2005, Exco Levi (@excolevi) has firmly established himself as the country's premier contemporary reggae artist. He has won Canada's most prestigious music honour, the Juno Award, an unprecedented five times for Best Reggae Artist from a total of nine nominations. Exco has also received awards for Most Promising New Artist at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards in 2007, and Artist of the Year & Song of the Year by the Irie Music Awards in 2011 among many other distinctions. In 2016, Exco Levi was recognized for his contribution to local and Canadian culture with an induction into the Brampton, Ontario Walk Of Fame.    Exco tours annually around the world with his band High Priest and as a solo performer, and has established an international reputation for his electrifying live performances. His festival performances in Canada have included The Montreal Reggae Festival, Jambana, the Vancouver Island Music Festival, and the Harrison Festival of the Arts. In the United States Exco has played Reggae on the River and the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California, Point Reggae in Maine, and SOBs in New York City. International touring highlights include the world-famous Rototom Reggae Festival in Spain and the CHI Showcase in Dubai, as well as major festivals in the UK, Germany, Denmark and Finland. ——— Presented by Tiggy @tiggyapp Use promo code PALS30 for 30% your first 3 orders https://tiggy.onelink.me/vDPA/zwyddwvg ——— Welcome to The Pal's Podcast hosted by George Boutsalis and Ricky Liorti. Two best friends, co-hosts, and co-founders talking about all things life, leisure, and levelling up! http://thepalspod.com/  Socials: @thepalspodcast - All Socials: @gcboutsalis - Twitter // @boutsalis - Instagram Socials: @yourpalrick - All thepalspodcast@gmail.com  ——  Music by @loudluxury 

Mealey and Tudisco sit down with Veronica Mahoney and Kate Luke from Oberlin College's ExCo. In this college program, students and community members are invited to voluntarily teach the course of their choice!  We discuss teaching a Bob Ross art class, weirdest classes ExCo has taught, and why Ronald Reagan dislikes The Simpsons...   Check out some info about ExCo! Follow the ExCo Instagram Oberlinexco!     And, just for fun, check out their current course catalog.  It's wild!   Sponsors: Goodniks is a podcast series exploring the journey and meaning of doing good in the world — for people who do good or are just thinking about it.   Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!!

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Galen co-founded Jibu in 2012 and under his leadership Jibu has quickly become one of the world's largest social franchise networks, providing affordable access to drinking water and other essential products to hundreds of thousands, and creating hundreds of new businesses across East and Southern Africa. Jibu combines financing with a franchise model for the provision of essential services. Galen's achievements at Jibu have been recognized by BBC World, Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Guardian, Fast Company, the Franchise Times, and by Forbes (30 under 30). In addition to Jibu, Galen is part of the ExCo of the Africa Great Lakes YPO chapter, is an Aspen Institute Ideas Festival scholar, a mentor (and prior fellow) at Shona, and serves on several start-up company Boards. Previously, Galen worked as a field manager for Colorado's Public Interest Research Group, for HEAL Africa in Goma, DR Congo, and for the Peace Corps as a Health Educator in Morocco.

This week on a special edition of the CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Daniel Boulud, award-winning Chef and Owner of the Dinex Group and Adam Bryant, Former Corner Office journalist for the New York Times and current Managing Director at the ExCo Group, a company that coaches CEOs on leadership.

We spend a lot of our professional days trying to sell ideas to colleagues or clients, don't we? We may not like the idea of selling but that's exactly what we're doing. It might for support for an initiative or investment in a project - from a Board, Exco, or external investor.We'd like to think that do it well - describing its features, explaining how it works and selling the benefits. No doubt with conviction, emotion too. But sometimes the answer is 'no'. Perhaps it wasn't compelling enough so we try harder. Often the real problem is that we haven't invested enough time in understanding their resistance.My guest, Prof. David Schonthal argues that innovators neglect the the psychological frictions that oppose change. And though they are rarely considered, overcoming these frictions is essential for bringing new ideas into the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fuel-Friction-Taming-Forces-Stand/dp/1119765048Book site: https://www.humanelementbook.com/David's profile:  https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/faculty/directory/schonthal_david.aspx.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up to my newsletter Flashes+Sparks for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: http://bit.ly/36WRpriIf you're not subscribed already and would like to join this youtube channel you can do so here: http://bit.ly/3cFGk1kYou can also find me here: LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/2Z2PexPTwitter: https://bit.ly/36XavNIPersonal website: http://bit.ly/3jA0MlNHighlights of my workEvery Leader Has Flaws. Don't Let Yours Derail Your Strategy (HBR): https://hbr.org/2021/09/every-leader-has-flaws-dont-let-yours-derail-your-strategy5 strategies to infuse diversity & inclusion into your organisation (HBR): https://hbr.org/2021/05/5-strategies-to-infuse-di-into-your-organization4 actions transformational leaders can take (HBR): https://hbr.org/2021/05/4-actions-transformational-leaders-takeFour building blocks of transformation (S+B): https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-Four-Building-Blocks-of-Transformation?gko=5a1aaHow to be a visionary leader and still have a personal life (HBR): https://hbr.org/2020/11/how-to-be-a-visionary-leader-and-still-have-a-personal-lifeHow to practise strategy in an uncertain world (Strategy+Business): http://bit.ly/2OaojhB10 principles of strategic leadership (S+B): http://bit.ly/3q14kQmHow to reinvent your organisation in the middle of a crisis (HBR): https://hbr.org/2021/02/how-to-reinvent-your-organization-in-the-middle-of-a-crisisHow to convince people that a crisis is also an opportunity (Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/lbsbusinessstrategyreview/2020/04/28/how-to-convince-people-that-a-crisis-is-also-an-opportunity/?sh=441e32b830f8

About Patricia Chinyoka: Patricia Chinyoka is a highly experienced and dedicated Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant with a wealth of experience in diversity and inclusion with the ability to influence and drive change within large organisations. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualified with many years of experience, Patricia has excellent exposure to multi-national work cultures and a strong track record of developing, implementing, and monitoring programmes that progress inclusion, cultural change, and leadership accountability. She provides advice and guidance on inclusion strategies, recruitment and progression, succession planning/talent management processes, leadership support and anti-racism consultation. Patricia's varied expertise includes speaking at external events, providing consultation and coaching to Executive Committee teams (ExCo), senior management teams, HR/D&I teams, Diversity Champions and Employee Resource Groups across public and private sector organisations including FTSE 100. In her spare time, Patricia volunteers for Care for Someone a charity she founded which supports children to continue their education in Zimbabwe. Key discussion points from this episode include: · Why Patricia decided to focus on diversity and inclusion – 03:57 · The work of Business In The Community (BITC) - 06:35 · Strategies that Patricia has seen work well in organisations - 10:37 · How Patricia supports women in Zimbabwe - 17:56 · The advice Patricia would give to her younger self – 24:23 · Why business should focus on making a difference in the communities that they operate in – 27:53 · Patricia's definition of The Wealth Cornerstones – 34:18 Contact Patricia Chinyoka: Email: info@careforsomeone.org.uk Follow The Wealth Conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthconversation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthconversation/ Connect with Tsitsi at www.thewealthconversation.com

In this episode of Microbe Mail, we go through everyday things that every healthcare practitioner should and shouldn't do in infection prevention and control practices. Guest: Professor Adriano G Duse Adriano G Duse is the Professor and Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in the School of Pathology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.   He is a passionate about education and teaches under- and postgraduate students in the Faculty.  He is the recipient of teaching awards and nominations such as the Phillip V Tobias Medal/Convocation Distinguished Teacher's Award, the Daubenton Prize for Distinguished Teaching in Medical Microbiology and the Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award.  Professor Duse has also received the James Gear Medal for Academic Excellence. In 2005 he introduced the training of infection control nurses in the form of an ‘Advanced Diploma in Infection Control' consisting of a two year training course in conjunction with the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences. Prof Duse served as a Southern African Chair for the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP).  GARP is a project of the Centre for Diseases Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) which works to create greater awareness among policymakers in low-middle income countries about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance and to develop country-relevant issues.  Professor Duse expertise in viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) started in 1996 and resulted in him being appointed by the World Health Organisation, Geneva, to act as expert consultant and provide education to health care staff and case management during the 2005 Angolan Marburg viral haemorrhagic fever outbreak and the 2006/7 Kenyan Rift Valley fever outbreak.  In December 2012 he was appointed WHO short-term consultant for the Infection Control Group for the Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak response team in Uganda.  In 2014-15 he was deployed to Liberia, Sierra Leone & Nigeria in his capacity as an Ebola haemorrhagic fever expert. Subsequently, Professor Duse was appointed a member of the WHO Global Infection Prevention and Control Task Team. In addition to VHFs, Professor Duse has been actively involved at national level in the South African National Task Team to curb the transmission of tuberculosis and other infectious diseases in detainees in South African prison cells and correctional facilities. Professor Duse has authored or co-authored over 100 scientific publications, of which close on 80 are PubMed listed, several chapters of textbooks and is an invited speaker and has presented extensively at both local and international scientific conferences. Professor Duse has a special interest in Travel Medicine and is an EXCO member of the South African Society of Travel Medicine and was appointed Chair of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 2016 (last year) and 2018 international scientific meetings in this discipline. Visit the Microbe Mail https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ (website) to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgaP3aUNkjrgOxR8Ei6UaEw (Microbe Mail) Instagram: https://instagram.com/https:/www.instagram.com/microbe_mail/ (Microbe_Mail)  Prof Duse: Website: https://www.wits.ac.za/staff/academic-a-z-listing/d/adrianodusewitsacza/ (Wits University) Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/AntiPestLeague/?_rdc=1&_rdr (The Anti-Pestilence League) https://web.facebook.com/groups/274593472735995?_rdc=1&_rdr (Adriano's Sunday Concerts), https://web.facebook.com/agdduse?_rdc=1&_rdr (Adriano Duse)

Summary: In this episode The Propcast talks to Sean Godoy from Divercity, and Wayne Berger from iShack, to discuss the emerging PropTech sector in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. You'll hear of trends, tech, adoptions, and obstacles Sean and Wayne encounter across Africa.   Key Insights From This Episode     I believe that the real success stories are still on the way in Africa and in South Africa – Wayne Berger   there's a big focus on investment that can spur that next stage of growth and adoption in the sector – Sean Godoy Africa is really a dynamic continent – Wayne Berger ESGS, particularly on environmental side, is an area where we'll see a lot more activity going forward – Sean Godoy the interest in venture capital as a segment, and then also PropTech as a segment in venture capital has significantly grown – Wayne Berger We've seen a lot more seed and angel investment into PropTechs – Wayne Berger There's a lot more need and opportunity around investments – Sean Godoy There's definitely strong tech talent in South Africa – Wayne Berger It doesn't matter if you get things right and you get them wrong, it just matters that you continue – Wayne Berger   About Our Guests Sean Godoy https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-godoy-6270582a/?originalSubdomain=za  Sean is the Founder & Director at Divercity Property Solutions and EXCO member at the South Africa Chamber of Commerce UK. Divercity Property Solutions is an independent property consultancy which is passionate about property markets and the property industry across Sub-Saharan Africa, and the opportunities they offer. This passion coupled with their forward-looking insight drives our unique and innovation approach to producing meaningful advice and developing solutions tailored to your specific property needs. Their key focuses are advisory around market insight and strategy, training & skills development, and innovation & digital strategy advisory. Through his passion for South Africa, and role with the South African Chamber of Commerce, Sean supports and promotes promising UK/SA business opportunities and charitable initiatives. Sean firmly believe in Africa and its people, and am excited for the future of this diverse and dynamic continent. He is co-founder of PropTech Africa, which connects the PropTech ecosystem in Africa in order to create meaningful interactions and relationships. PropTech Africa also promotes the PropTech sector to the property industry and related stakeholders as a whole in order to raise awareness and drive growth on the continent.   Wayne Berger https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneberger/?originalSubdomain=za  Wayne is an experienced technology entrepreneur with a top international MBA. Wayne currently holds the position of Managing Director of iShack Ventures, a Venture Builder mandated to develop disruptive technologies in the Property industry, FinTech and Big Data. In addition, Wayne is the chairman of iShack Innovation Consultancy (established in 2005). iShack Innovation, a consultancy specialising in advising both local and international corporations on their online advertising and software development initiatives, ensuring maximum ROI on their digital spend. iShack Innovation's clients include, Internet Solutions, Walt Disney, Warner Bros Growthpoint Property Fund, L'Oréal, Canon, Gareth Cliff and Cliffcentral to name a few. Wayne is a co-founder of Venture Network South Africa, a non-profit entity with the intention of stimulating the South African start up eco-system. to-date Venture Network has facilitated 8 events, where 5 start-ups have acquired funding from the network (May 2016). Lastly, Wayne is a guest speaker focussing on Entrepreneurship, Business plan, Advanced digital marketing strategy, Gamification & Exponential organisation attributes.   About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk  Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA). About LMRE www.lmre.tech  LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the place at the time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.   Resources Mentioned LMRE website www.lmre.tech  Divercity website www.divercity.co.za  iShack website www.ishack.co.za South Africa PropTech Association www.saproptech.co.za PropTech Africa Association www.proptechafrica.com    For full episode transcript head to www.lmre.tech/blog 

The future of leadership In this episode of How to be the Difference, we sat down with David Reimer, CEO of the ExCo Group (formerly Merryck & Co), a global firm of experienced CEOs, independent directors, and global business leaders providing C-suite mentoring for organizations.Over the course of his career, David has seen companies go through every form of stress– downsizing, mergers, and other massive global changes like leading a team through a pandemic. Johanna and Paul talk to David about what it means to step forward as a leader during times of crisis and what he predicts the post-pandemic workforce will look like. They also discuss the difference between being a coach and a mentor, how to be intentional about your values, and what mixing your career with your identity entails.Outline of this episode:[0:28] - [3:00] - Introducing David[4:14] - Becoming CEO of ExCo[7:22] - The importance of mentorship[9:20] - Criteria for bringing on a CEO[11:20] - On finding a mentor[14:30] - Identity and career[21:55] - Transforming leaders [28:15] - Challenges for attracting global, diverse talent [32:55] - The post-pandemic workforce[35:28] - How can we all be the difference Resources & people mentioned:David ReimerThe ExCo GroupDBMJohanna MolinaPaul LynskeyThe Intern GroupBook: Robert E. Lee and Me

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The show notes below come from a FasterSkier article published on Dec. 10. Russia never tip-toed around its desire to dope on an industrial scale. That much has been documented in an Academy Award winning documentary and the more academic reports cataloging Russian doping misdeeds. Many have claimed Russia suffered a mere hand slap from WADA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its transgressions. When RUSADA was reinstated as compliant in September 2018, the world of clean sport made a collective eye roll. At that point, RUSADA and the Russian sport authorities had yet to comply with the conditions set forth by WADA for reinstatement. The primary unmet condition was the handing over of the Moscow anti-doping lab's raw data. WADA eventually received the lab's data in April 2019.In a report leaked several weeks ago, and then subsequently made public by WADA, it was determined the data had been manipulated. Additionally, it was determined that internal communications had been fabricated to help push blame onto actors like Grigory Rodchenkov, the former lab head who became a whistle blower. The communications were to make it appear that a few rogue individuals were at the core of the doping program.This brings us back to today's vote which made effective a four-year ban — what WADA calls a “period of non-compliance for the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.” Many consequences were laid out in Monday's press release. In some ways, Russia's skin will be taken out of the international sporting game. The most publicized penalty remains a ban on Russian Government officials, representatives, and athletes from major international sport events including the 2020 and 2022 Olympics and Paralympics and World Championship events.Like in 2018 when the Russian Federation was banned from the Winter Olympics, Russian athletes cleared of any wrongdoing, however, will be allowed to compete at these “Major Events” during the four year sanction. Athletes will do so under a yet undetermined neutral flag. During the PyeyongChang Olympics, Russian athletes were allowed to compete under the IOC umbrella as an “Olympic Athlete from Russia” or OAR. It also appears Russian athletes will be allowed to compete under the Russian flag in such events like the European Football Championships – Euro 2020 – as this is not considered a major event.Not all believe justice has been served.“Today the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has robbed athletes worldwide of their right to clean sport due to their inability to enforce the strongest possible sanctions on Russia,” claimed the Global Athlete, an athlete centered advocacy group dedicated to clean sport. “Strong sanctions which would include a complete ban of Russia and Russian athletes at all international competitions including the Olympic and Paralympic Games.”As a counter, Johnathan Taylor, the chair of WADA's Compliance Review Committee that recommended the penalties, said innocent Russian athletes and athletes at large are protected. “Today, the ExCo has delivered a strong and unequivocal decision. While being tough on the authorities, this recommendation avoids punishing the innocent and instead stands up for the rights of clean athletes everywhere. If an athlete from Russia can prove that they were not involved in the institutionalized doping program, that their data were not part of the manipulation, that they were subject to adequate testing prior to the event in question, and that they fulfil any other strict conditions to be determined, they will be allowed to compete.”Taylor is quoted as saying WADA possesses the names of 145 athletes who are the “most suspicious” despite the manipulated, and in some cases deleted, data set.  Russia has 21 days to appeal the decision to the Court for Arbitration of Sport (CAS).