3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we’re joined by Ron McMurtrie, Former CMO at Honeywell and Chair at GeorgiaCMO.

From Honeywell to Verizon, Ron is a growth-driven executive that has built brands, scaled SaaS, and led major business transformations. With his deep expertise, he modernises commercial engines by optimising people, process, data, and technology, and is known for deploying AI across workflows and elevating customer experiences.

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Ron McMurtrie:

1. Today’s CMO is a Growth Leader not a Cost Center
2. AI Leadership is a Transformation Challenge
3. The Answer is in The Room - The Power of Peer Networks

🔥 BIG NEWS: Our new book, Energy Driven Transformation: A CEO’s Guide to Momentum, Impact and Growth, is officially out! Order your copy today using code KOGANPAGE25 at checkout for 25% off! Order the book here: https://info.breakthroughglobal.com/energy-driven-transformation.

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Ron here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronmcmurtrie/

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/⁠⁠⁠

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk⁠⁠⁠

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/⁠⁠⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group⁠⁠⁠

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In this special episode of Three Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders, the tables are turned! Our host Zannah Ryabchuk and Dr Bart Sayle sit down with their publisher, Chris Cudmore (Director at Kogan Page), to dive deep into their upcoming book: Energy-Driven Transformation: A CEO’s Guide to Momentum, Impact and Growth.

This episode breaks down the 3 phases of growth, outlined in the book:

1. Energy: Build belief, challenge core mindsets and set a new direction.
2. Momentum: Make decisive calls, ensure visible follow-through and master your time.
3. Critical Mass: Establish a shared identity and belonging to reinforce lasting change.

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Use code SALE40 at checkout for 40% off: https://info.breakthroughglobal.com/energy-driven-transformation

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk/

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalbreakthrough/

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we’re joined by Patrick Coveney, CEO of SSP Group plc.

Patrick is a strategic, people-focused leader with deep roots in the global food industry, having previously spent 14 years as the CEO of Greencore Group. He was a Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company and served on various boards, including his current role as a non-executive director at OFI.

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Patrick Coveney:

1. The CEO Mindset

2. Leading Through Global Shocks

3. Finding Direction in a Moment of Choice

🔥 BIG NEWS: Our new book, Energy Driven Transformation: A CEO’s Guide to Momentum, Impact and Growth, officially drops this September! Pre-order your copy today using code KOGANPAGE25 at checkout for 25% off! Pre-order the book here: https://info.breakthroughglobal.com/energy-driven-transformation

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Patrick here: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/patrick-coveney-3a3048245

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/⁠⁠

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk⁠⁠

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/⁠⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group⁠⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/globalbreakthrough/⁠

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we’re joined by Anne-Claire Costes, CMO at BE WTR.

Anne-Claire is a global brand leader and business strategist with over 23 years of international experience across FMCG and med tech industries. She has built and transformed iconic brands at some of the world's most recognised companies such as Procter & Gamble, Coty and Sonova Group.

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Anne-Claire:

1. Nurturing People & Culture for Growth

2. Emotional Connection, Impact & Purpose

3. Human-Centric Change Management

🔥 BIG NEWS: Our new book, Energy Driven Transformation: A CEO’s Guide to Momentum, Impact and Growth, officially drops this September! Pre-order your copy today using code KOGANPAGE25 at checkout for 25% off! Pre-order the book here: https://info.breakthroughglobal.com/energy-driven-transformation

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Anne-Claire here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-claire-costes-762402/

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/⁠⁠ 

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk⁠⁠ 

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/⁠⁠ 

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group⁠⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/globalbreakthrough/⁠

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we’re joined by Alexis Vaganay, Global CCO at Coty. With nearly 30 years of international experience across FMCG, he has worked in high-performance environments spanning across all five continents.

Recognised as a thought leaders and an avid competitive sailor, he has led the transformation of multiple businesses, generating over $2 billion in revenue through brand elevation and effective digital strategies.

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Alexis:

1. Mindset & Team - The Multiplier for Success

2. Sailing Through Uncertainty

3. Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Alexis here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisvaganay/

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/⁠⁠ 

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk⁠⁠ 

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/⁠⁠ 

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group⁠⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/globalbreakthrough/⁠

In 2005, Martine Wright’s life changed forever in the 7/7 London bombings. But for Martine, losing her legs wasn’t the end of her story. It was the beginning of a radical transformation.

From the Captain’s seat of the Team GB Paralympic sitting volleyball team to the cockpit of an airplane, Martine has spent the last two decades mastering the art of resilience. In this deep-dive episode, she sits down with us to share her 3 Lessons:

• The Power of 7: Her signature framework for navigating overwhelming change.
• Identity & Choice: How to rebuild your sense of self when your world is turned upside down.
• Leadership in Uncertainty: Why “responding” will always beat “reacting” in a crisis.

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Martine ⁠uk.linkedin.com/in/martine-wright-mbe-b1638a1b7

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/⁠⁠ 

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk⁠⁠ 

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/⁠⁠ 

Follow Breakthrough Global on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group⁠⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/globalbreakthrough/⁠

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we're joined by Norberto Chaclin, EVP and Chief R&D Officer at Mondelēz International, leading global innovation for iconic brands like Oreo, Ritz, Cadbury, Milka and Toblerone.

Norberto has held key R&D leadership roles across the company, driving major product innovation. Before Mondelēz, he spent 18 years at PepsiCo in senior positions across Frito-Lay, global beverages and joint ventures, ultimately heading R&D for PepsiCo North America Beverages and the Pepsi/Starbucks partnership.

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Norberto:

1.  Lean into new experiences 

2. Lead Innovation for Innovation

3. Without a Vision,  you’ll be left behind 

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Norberto here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norberto-chaclin-613840 

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/⁠ 

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk⁠ 

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/⁠ 

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/globalbreakthrough/⁠

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we're joined by Edgar Huber, CEO of Nest New York and a global leader in transforming and rebuilding fast-paced Fortune 500 companies.

Currently leading NEST New York, a private equity–owned global fragrance lifestyle brand, Edgar brings decades of international leadership experience across three continents. His career includes senior leadership roles at iconic companies such as Coty, Juicy Couture, and L’Oréal, where he built a reputation for driving growth and reinvention in highly competitive markets.

Edgar is best known for building profitable brands in sectors including beauty, luxury, and pet care, leveraging digital transformation, modernised product innovation, and optimised channel management. Throughout his journey, he has consistently demonstrated how strategic clarity and bold leadership can unlock sustainable success.

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Edgar:

1. From Command and Control to culture champion 

2 Culture makes or breaks M&A

3. Leading begins and ends with culture

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Edgar here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgarhuber 

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/ 

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk 

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠⁠https://breakthroughglobal.com/ 

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-group

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/globalbreakthrough/

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we're joined by Nick Emery, a powerhouse in global marketing and advertising, and CEO of Jellyfish.

With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Nick’s journey has taken him from selling quarter-page ads in Country Homes and Interiors magazine to co-founding and leading Mindshare, WPP’s largest media agency. Today, he heads Jellyfish, a global, AI-driven digital marketing organisation, and serves as a partner in the innovative Brandtech Group.

Throughout his career, Nick has helped shape how brands connect with audiences in an era of constant change. In this episode, he shares powerful insights on creativity, adaptability, and leading through transformation in the ever-evolving marketing landscape.

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Nick:

1. Anything is Possible with Teamwork
2. Bring the Human into AI
3. Overcome Resistance to Change

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Nick here: ⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nick-emery-663944162

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3D9H0⁠

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3KL-0⁠

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: ⁠https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3GdG0⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: ⁠https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3Kvc0⁠

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: ⁠https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3K-40

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we’re joined by Steven Gaffney, a leading expert in change management, honest communication, and building high-achieving teams. 

With a client list spanning Fortune 500 giants like Amazon and Marriott, Steven brings decades of experience in helping leaders and organisations unlock their full potential. Author of more than four groundbreaking books, including Just Be Honest, he has established himself as a trusted voice in leadership and communication.

Recognised by companies such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and BP, and by renowned institutions like Johns Hopkins University, Steven shares transformative lessons on how honesty and clarity can fuel leadership, trust, and lasting business success. 

In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Steven:

1. The Power of Honest Communication 
2. There’s a Difference Between Performance and Achievement 
3. Uncertain Times Require Breakthrough Leaders 

This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.

Find out more about Steven here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevengaffneycompany 

Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3D9H0

Zannah Ryabchuk: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3KL-0

Visit Breakthrough Global Website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3GdG0

Follow Breakthrough Global on Linkedin: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3Kvc0

Follow Breakthrough Global ⁠on Instagram: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l3K-40