Last week, Radiana challenged an assumption many of us grow up with: achieve enough first, and happiness will follow. But if happiness doesn't simply happen once we've checked enough boxes, what can we actually do about it? Today we get practical. We talk about self-awareness, energy, relationships, success, social media and the small choices that shape how we experience our lives. And we end where Radiana's own journey ultimately led her: to the idea that happiness isn't simply something you find: it's a skill you can learn.

What if happiness isn't what comes after success? Radiana's journey into the science of happiness began with one question: How can I excel without burning out? It eventually led her to build a happiness program at Google that reached more than 20,000 people. In this first conversation, we explore why happiness can influence performance, why success checklists can lead us in the wrong direction, what emotional regulation has to do with it, and why Radiana believes we should stop chasing happiness and start designing around it.

What separates good leaders from exceptional ones? In this episode, Simone Schiassi shares practical frameworks for making better decisions, handling difficult conversations, communicating more clearly, and leading in an AI-driven world. You'll discover why influence matters more than authority and why great leadership starts with better thinking.If this conversation gave you a new perspective, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway in the comments. Which idea will you put into practice this week?

Success isn't a fixed destination. It evolves with every stage of life. In this conversation, Simone Schiassi shares the lessons he learned through multiple promotions at Google, why working harder isn't always the answer, and how the best leaders balance ambition with humanity. If you've ever felt pressure to constantly achieve more, this episode offers a different perspective. Learn how redefining success can help you become a stronger and more sustainable leader.

Confidence isn't about being the loudest person in the room. Kirsty Hulse shares practical lessons on communication, influence, authenticity and why our human skills will become our biggest advantage in the age of AI.➡️ Which human skill do you think will matter most in the future of work? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Success isn't always about holding on. Sometimes it's about knowing when to let go. Kirsty Hulse shares the story behind building, closing and rebuilding her career without losing herself. In this episode we talked about courage, burnout, authenticity and redefining success. Kirsty Hulse is an award-winning confidence coach, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and comedian who has trained more than 40,000 people at companies including LinkedIn, Amazon and Spotify. After building a successful marketing agency in her twenties and experiencing burnout, she transformed those lessons into a career helping people build confidence, resilience and more sustainable ways of working.Find us: Kirsty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/Kirsty’s Podcast: https://youtube.com/@TalkWorkyToMe?si=b_pGnz36n1A9iDOEMyself: https://www.linkedin.com/in/be-teachable-podcast/➡️ What's one career decision that changed your life? Share it in the comments, and if you enjoyed Kirsty's story, I really hope you'll join me for the next episode.In the next episode, we move from her personal journey to the practical mindset and communication tools that can transform the way you lead, influence and show up at work.

Growth doesn't happen by accident: it happens by intention. In the final part of my conversation with Dominique Burton, we talk about learning from mistakes, seeking feedback, discovering coaching, and why you should advocate for your own development. Dominique also shares practical advice on using your company's learning budget and making the business case for investing in yourself. At the end of the episode I'll share my Top 5 Learnings: insights that challenged my thinking and that I hope will inspire your own journey.

Who are you when your job title, achievements and other people's expectations disappear?In today's conversation, coach and workplace culture strategist Dominique Burton explores why self-awareness isn't something we achieve once, but it's a conversation we continue throughout our lives. Together we discuss strengths, trust, identity, authenticity and the behaviours that define great leadership. My top learnings were: 1. Self-awareness isn't a destination, it's an ongoing conversation2. Leadership is measured through behaviour, not intention3. Titles may create authority, but authenticity creates trustThis is the first episode in a learning journey that begins with understanding yourself before learning how to lead others. In the next episode, Dominique and I explore how to identify your natural talents, strengthen them intentionally, and use them to become a better leader.

🎙️ How do you make the right decision when you don't have enough information? ✨Marco shares practical frameworks for navigating uncertainty while staying true to your values.My top 5 learnings 1. Different decisions require different levels of analysis.2. Changing your mind is a strength.3. Protect time for strategic thinking.4. Leadership is service.5. Being teachable never ends."🔑 What lesson from this series will stay with you the longest? 🎧 This concludes our Leadership Series with Marco Zima Simonella. If this conversation challenged your thinking, I'd encourage you to watch the full series and continue the journey from becoming a leader to thinking like one.

🎙️ How do great leaders help other people grow? Practical leadership: delegation, coaching, trust and empowering others.Most managers think delegation is about saving time. They're wrong!1. Delegation is an investment, not a shortcut.2. Accountability stays with the leader.3. Coaching creates independent thinkers.4. Trust requires allowing safe mistakes.5. Great leaders make themselves less necessary over time.🔑 Which idea challenged you most? In Episode 3 we'll dive into how great leaders think under pressure.