be-teachable

You raise a concern. The conversation becomes uncomfortable. Next time, you think twice before speaking.What happens in that moment can shape far more than one relationship. In this episode of be-teachable, Liz Crowley and I explore how tension between leaders spreads through a business, why people start taking sides, and what gets lost when someone’s perspective stops reaching the room.Drawing on her experience in human resources and people operations, Liz explores how leaders can make honest disagreement possible. Whether you lead a team or have struggled to challenge your manager, the question is familiar: what happens when someone speaks up?Liz Crowley is the founder of HR Collaborative Solutions, with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders navigate difficult workplace relationships. She works with CEOs and senior leadership teams to resolve conflict, rebuild trust and work together more effectively. Connect with her: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-crowley-8850201/- Website: hrcollaborativesolutions.com

And this episode closes the three-part series with Clara.

What I find particularly interesting about her story is how one experience led to another.

Learning a new language became an opportunity to teach others. Teaching led her to discover new skills, build a business and eventually reach millions of people. And today, she's using everything she's learned along the way to help other women find their own path.

When you listed to her story you realise that Clara didn't have all the answers when she started. She figured things out along the way, often by putting herself in situations where she had no choice but to learn.

And I think that's a lesson worth taking away from this series.

We often wait until we feel ready, until we know enough, or until we're confident that things will work out. But sometimes, the only way to find out what we're capable of is to begin.

So, as we close this series, I'd love to leave you with one question:

What would you try if you stopped worrying so much about what other people might think? About status or economical situation?

A big thank you to Clara for sharing her experiences so openly, and to you for following her journey across these three episodes.

And remember, you don't need to have it all figured out to take the first step.

Stay curious. Stay teachable.

Clara's Links:

📍LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-munteanu📍Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/deutsch_eins

📍YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@deutsch_eins

📍Website: / https://funnel.deutsch1.net/über-mich/?lang=en

When Covid stopped Clara's classes, she didn't have a content strategy, online business or roadmap. She simply started creating material her students needed. That small decision eventually led to courses, a business and an audience of 2.6 million people. We talk about learning because you have to, leaving work that no longer fits, redefining success and why Clara thinks opportunities behave like dominoes. Episode 2 of Learning Without a Map asks a simple question: how much do you really need to know before you begin? Next, we explore visibility, AI and what Clara refuses to automate.

What happens to your personality when you know what you want to say, but don't have the words to say it?

Clara and I both moved countries as children, so this conversation became much bigger than language learning. We talk about belonging, confidence, cultural references, making mistakes, learning through curiosity and the years of work people don't see behind becoming fluent.

Clara also explains why learning something new can teach you as much about yourself as the subject itself. This is Episode #1 of Learning Without a Map.

Next: what happened when Clara had to build an entirely new career without a blueprint.

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.