Breakthrough Podcast

Linda Reddy is a truly inspirational leader with an impressive track record. She is currently the Global Supply Chain Director for the Nando’s Group. She has for 30 years led high-impact teams across FMCG, banking, and hospitality - transforming global P&Ls to scaling innovation, ops, supply chain, and manufacturing. This work earned her the Supply Chain Executive of the Year Award 2023. A small sample of her many professional and personal achievements include the following achievements: ✔️165 products across 16 countries ✔️150 people employed in manufacturing ✔️11 million liters of sauce produced annually ✔️800 smallholder farmers supported ✔️1 million tons of chillies farmed ✔️300% P&L growth AND 📌Hiked to Machu Picchu to raise funds for 3,500 GBV victims 📌Summited Kilimanjaro for 4,200 girls’ education 📌Advisory Board Member for The Global Fund 📌Built 9 school libraries in underserved communities 📌Mentored hundreds of women

Wilson is a strategist applying futures and research methodologies to support strategic thinking for organisational resilience. International experience includes work with UNDP, UNEP, Commonwealth Secretariat; ISO, and multilateral negotiations at APEC level. Wilson has a legal background, financial qualifications, a PhD in Economic Psychology (Behavioural Economics) and a Masters in Critical Theory. His work experience spans IT policy development, financial services, academia and corporate advisory work with a strong focus on data, data analytics and insights. His current focus is on organisational strategy, with a particular interest in human capital strategy/development.

Niamh Hannan is a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, and a Professional Coach (ICF). Over the past 25 years Niamh has worked with 1000s of people, both 1to1 and in groups; in organizations including Government Depts, Virgin Media, UCD, Allianz, KPMG, Facebook, Central Bank, VHI and many more; helping them to reduce stress, build resilience and wellbeing, support the development of emotional intelligence and generally thrive.

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Niamh has trained in Emotional Connection Strategy (EmC) with Dr Lola Gershfeld in California and is the first Certified EmC trainer/facilitator in Ireland/UK/Europe. EmC strategy is a science-backed process for building and repairing relationships in work. The EmC process is a structured way of building emotional intelligence in leaders, helping them to be more emotionally attuned, so that they can create psychological safety and build engagement thereby also boosting productivity. In a nutshell, EmC helps companies master the art of relationships so you spend less time managing people issues and have more time to focus on the real work.

In her work as an early talent strategist & employer brand marketer Sinéad partners with organisations to define their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention & off-boarding. With over 20-years’ experience establishing & leading award-winning graduate programmes across banking, telecommunications & FMCG sectors, Sinéad has developed unique experience in supporting organisations unlock the potential & power of its early talent strategy to have maximum organisational impact. With a keen interest in the future of work, Sinéad is a keynote speaker on topics relating to the evolution of the workforce with particular focus on leveraging the strengths of the multi-generational workforce. Sinéad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce. As Founder of FUTURE-ROOTS Sinéad regularly contributes to national publications as a thought leader in the early talent space. She most recently featured on RTÉ Radio 1 Morning Ireland sharing insights on bridging the gap between employers & Gen Z talent & in the Irish Independent sharing insights as a ‘Gen Z Whisperer’

Stephan Meier is a Professor at Columbia Business School & author of 'The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Help Business Thrive'. His work focuses on issues at the intersection of behavioural economics, business strategy, and the future of work. He believes that humans, with our strengths and weaknesses, are at the center of any successful strategy. He studies how various motivations — beyond money — affect decision-makers, including leaders, employees and customers, and how understanding those motivations can guide public policy and firm strategy to change behaviour for the better.

Amanda is a renowned business strategist, transformative thought leader, changemaker, speaker, and non-executive director.

Her journey began as a corporate lawyer, skilfully navigating the complexities of international business from London, Madrid, and Dublin. As a dual-qualified lawyer and partner at a top-five law firm, she led billion-dollar transactions across the globe. She later transitioned into pivotal executive positions, including General Counsel and Executive Director at leading financial institutions such as Bear Stearns, AIB Merchant Services, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial groups with assets exceeding US$3 trillion.

Recognized as a trusted Independent Non-Executive Director (INED), Amanda excels in guiding boards through complex business landscapes. Her expertise lies in finding innovative solutions to critical challenges, elevating performance, and fostering long-term strategic thinking and growth.

Currently, Amanda is an influential voice on several high-profile boards, including Chair of the Supervisory Review Board of the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland, Chair of Community Finance Ireland (ROI), member of the Academic Advisory Panel of the Irish Times Training Group, Vice-Chair of CFI (NI), and Board Member of UCIT SPV1.

Beyond the boardroom, Amanda is a recognised figure on the international speaking circuit, delivering compelling keynotes on board governance, business strategy, strategic prioritisation, leadership, and risk. She is also a guest lecturer at the Irish Management Institute, where she regularly shares her expertise with both emerging and seasoned leaders.

Additionally, she shares her expertise with SMEs through business strategy and risk masterclasses as part of the nationwide MentorsWork program.

Finally, Amanda is a renowned international coach and mentor, working with a select group of individuals and businesses. Her personalized approach equips executives and organizations with the tools and insights needed to excel in their careers and businesses to achieve extraordinary outcomes. With a focus on strategic leadership and personal development, Amanda’s mentoring approach has transformed the careers of many high-potential individuals and organizations.

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If you want to learn more, here is a link to Amanda's website.

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Morgan is an experienced Service Designer, Design and Systems Thinking Educator and PhD Candidate able to deliver practical and strategic value to your organisation - He has successfully delivered >45 research and design projects in all tiers of government, tourism, retail, professional services, aged care, childcare, not for profit, technology, financial services and telecommunications. Morgan has worked in Digital Transformation, Service, Business, Strategy and Start Up design, has regional (Singapore, delivering systems thinking and design programs) and remote global experience delivering workshops and advisory services. He is doing a groundbreaking PHD focused on developing and testing practical methods for AI augmented sensemaking in design projects - methods which will significantly improve an organisations ability to solve the right problems for clients and citizens. Enjoy!

In today's podcast post, I speak to the wonderful Michelle Crawford. Michelle started her business, Being more Human, with the purpose of increasing humanity in the workplace. Michelle works on bringing kindness, authenticity and generosity to the workplace. Enjoy listening to this wonderful conversation: https://lnkd.in/gUEBvfCH

A podcast interview with Heena Nathoo and Peter Links about the challenges of having multiple generations in the workplace Heena and Peter are both fellow South Africans with Oxford MBAs living in the Netherlands. Heena is a Mechanical Engineer by training and has evolved her career into Chief of Staff and Strategic Programme Management roles. She currently works as a Senior Programme Manager at Versuni. Peter has a background in Finance and works as a Senior Manager in PWC on Risk and ESG Reporting.

This is how Andrew introduces himself on Linked In. I started a band with my best friend aged 11, and have not had a “real’’ job since… I am however an entrepreneur, communications strategist & coach, with 20 years of experience leading in creative fields. I lead an amazing team on an exciting journey with //HEADCASE//; a company I co-founded 16 years ago (with the same best friend). He is a brilliant human, musician, entrepreneur and values driven leader. You will learn so much from this.